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Exploring Washington: A Guide to the 50 Must-See Destinations in Washington to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure TodayTraveling to Washington is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for free spirits whose soul craves deep connection...

Experience the Northwest's best-kept secrets in this newest book by husband-and-wife photography team Tom Kirkendall and Vicky Spring. Covering the Evergreen State from Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between, Washington: A Photographic Journey highlights the state's cities, attractions, and natural vistas in vibrant...

Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, Walking the Bible describes one man's epic odyssey--by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel--through the greatest stories every told. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mount Sinai to touching the burning bush, Bruce Feiler's inspiring journey...

Introduce little ones to the lovely city of Antigua, a city in the central highlands of Guatemala, in both English and Spanish!Introduce your little readers to Antigua, a charming city in the Central American country of Guatemala. Children will stroll through cobblestone streets as...

"Sumptuous and vivid in every instance. Childs writes with enviable concision and richness of depth in these miniature essays."--THE UTAH REVIEWWriter and adventurer Craig Childs dwells upon desert icons--human, animal, and otherwise--in these contemplative and visceral essays. From the author of The Secret Knowledge...

Features 47 trails in the greater Tucson region Includes an ID guide to common desert plants and animals and an overview of the region's longstanding cultural history Trail info for families with kids, dog owners, bikers, and runners Surrounded by five mountain ranges, with...

A gorgeous coffee table book rich with photographs and stories about place, community, and living a creative life in the singular world of New York's Hudson Valley. Today, the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains are home not only to once-harried Brooklynites adapting to small-town...

The first biography of Peter Matthiessen, the novelist, naturalist, and Zen roshi, whose trailblazing work championed Native American rights and helped usher in the modern environmental movement, by award-winning writer Lance Richardson. "A stunning, formidable achievement by a brilliant biographer. Lance Richardson takes his...

A book for lovers of all things Italian -- an homage to the city of Trieste. This history-drenched city on the Adriatic has always tantalized Jan Morris with its moodiness and changeability. After visiting Trieste for more than half a century, she has come...

Give the gift of the National Parks with this beautiful coffee table book: the most complete photography book about all the 63 US National Parks, and the only one with location notes for each photograph. Winner of 12 national and international awards. Treasured Lands:...

A deep dive into the hidden world of Japanese hot springs, from fabled origins to modern manifestationsAs one of the most volcanically active geographies in the world, the islands of Japan gush with nearly 30,000 naturally occurring hot springs, or onsen, of varying temperatures,...

Get off the beaten track with a deep dive into Tokyo as the locals know it: a fascinating blend of modern design, world-class food, breathtaking natural beauty, and profound cultural heritage. This luxuriously designed volume will take you on a local's tour of the...

This superbly illustrated guide tells the history of the Beautiful Game through the stories behind the world's most intriguing football (aka soccer) stadiums--from the most dramatic to the most remote to the great urban arenas. This panoramic collection showcases stadiums, venues, and pitches, from...

A history of this national park written in conjunction with its 50th anniversary.Author: Darwin LambertPublisher: Roberts Rinehart PublishersPublished: 01/01/1989Pages: 352Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.64h x 6.92w x 0.84dISBN: 9780911797572

A timeless and majestic portrait of Africa by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the new novel In Paradise A finalist for the National Book Award when it was released in 1972, this vivid portrait...

Discover the city of canals through the magic of pop-upsVenice is a magical city suspended like a dream between water and sky. For children, it is a wunderkammer in the literal sense of the term: full of surprises. As they venture into this world...

What happens when an ordinary day transforms into an extraordinary time-travelling mission?In this inspiring second book in The Time Travel Adventures of Ara series, historian Channon Oyeniran brings 1907 Toronto to life. Join Ara as he discovers the profound impact of advocacy through the...

***NPR Books We Love selection*** "If you're only going to read one Everest book this decade, make it The Third Pole. . . . A riveting adventure."--OutsideShivering, exhausted, gasping for oxygen, beyond doubt . . . A hundred-year mystery lured veteran climber Mark Synnott...

For its twenty-fifth anniversary, a new edition of Bruce Chatwin's classic work with a new introduction by Rory StewartPart adventure, part novel of ideas, part spiritual autobiography, The Songlines is one of Bruce Chatwin's most famous books. Set in the desolate lands of the...

The first general nonfiction title in thirty years from a giant of American letters, The Search for the Genuine is a sparkling, definitive collection of Jim Harrison's essays and journalism--some never before publishedNew York Times-bestselling author Jim Harrison (1937-2016) was a writer with a...