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The Irish language, also known as Irish Gaelic or Gaelige, is spoken today by approximately a million people worldwide. It is also the basis of the Irish literary tradition, which is the oldest in Europe after Greek and Latin. Whether you want to connect...

From the founding of democracy in the Western Hemisphere to the modern skyscrapers, take a quick yet in-depth tour of America's sixth-largest city. From Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell you will continue on to its beautiful parks, annual flower show, monuments, festivals, architecture,...

The Map of My Dead Pilots is about flying, pilots, and Alaska, the beautiful and deadly Last Frontier. Author Colleen Mondor spent four years running dispatch operations for a Fairbanks-based commuter and charter airline, and she knows all too well the gap between the...

Best Bike Rides Seattle describes 41 of the greatest recreational rides in Seattle. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family...

Maine's cultural and culinary heart, Portland isa buzzing and energetic food community. Widely considered to have one of the country's most vibrant food scenes, in 2009Portlandwas named "America's Foodiest Hometown" by Bon Appetit.The city offers a di"Author: Margaret HathawayPublisher: Lyons PressPublished: 08/21/2012Pages: 208Binding Type:...

This informativeguide makesit easy to identify birds in your backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas."Author: Todd TelanderPublisher: Falcon Press PublishingPublished: 02/01/2012Pages: 104Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 6.90h x 4.20w x 0.50dISBN: 9780762774173About the AuthorTodd Telander is a freelance natural science illustrator and wildlife artist. He...

New York Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them.Author: Susan Finch, Julie a Hill and Associates LLCPublisher: Globe Pequot PressPublished: 05/18/2010Pages: 192Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60dISBN: 9780762759453About...

Hiking Central Florida describes thirty of the region's best and most varied hikes, those that offer the chance to observe unspoiled, natural Florida at its finest. With terrain ranging from wet cypress swamps to dry pinewood forests, the region offers subtly striking scenery and...

Since its conception in 2009, the Off Track Planet brand has been inspiring the young, sexy masses to get off their butts and out into the world. Next in its successful line of uncensored, fun-focused travel guides comes Off Track Planet's Southeast Asia Travel...

Bainbridge Island sits in the middle of Puget Sound in Washington State. Its unique history starts with the Native Americans and includes logging, farming, fishing, and shipbuilding from the late 1800s through the present. Early explorers included George Vancouver in 1792 and the Wilkes...

Newhall's many firsts include the first gold discovery in California and the first commercially successful oil well, which led to the first pipeline and oil refinery in California. Some of the earliest movie location filming was done here. First recorded by Juan Crespi on...

Nestled at the south end of San Francisco Bay, there lies a fertile valley. Cradled by the ancient Diablo and Santa Cruz Mountain ranges, the region spans much of the Santa Clara Valley, curling north from Menlo Park into Palo Alto. At its eastern...

Florida's Space Coast and its explosion into the 20th century thrust these beach towns into the modern age and paved the way for America's space exploration.Florida's Space Coast is an area that got its name from one of the most exciting times in United...

The Thousand Islands are more than 1,800 islands located in 35 miles of the upper St. Lawrence River between Upstate New York and southeastern Ontario.During the latter half of the 19th century, the region evolved as a vacation destination, initially for Canadian and American...

Portland at the end of World War II was an international port and a powerhouse of the timber and shipbuilding industries. Oregon's largest city grew and changed in the decades that followed, adding new industries and population. It also endured reductions in shipbuilding capacity,...

Dickenson County was formed in 1880 from parts of Wise, Russell, and Buchanan Counties. The county was named for William J. Dickenson, a legislator from Russell County who sponsored the bill in the House of Delegates that established it as the 100th county in...

Treasured by locals and visitors alike, the charm of Block Island, Rhode Island, first developed as a summer resort in the late 1800s, is shown here throughout its history, from its begininning in 1637, to farming and fishing community, to summer scenes of the...

Celebrate the Great Outdoors Whether your idea of camping is in a tiny tent, a luxury RV, or somewhere in between, nothing beats having fun with family and friends in the fresh air. Relive favorite memories of childhood vacations and get excited for future...

Follow in the Footsteps of Your Savior If you've ever wanted to walk the streets Jesus trod or hike the hills He travelled, you can now do so... and discover the Holy Land like never before. Explore the Holy Land from wherever you are...

A Gaijin's Guide to the Japanese Train System introduces the reader to Japan's number one method of transportation. It is easy to be taken aback by everything going on around you, but having a solid understanding of the basics will set your mind at...