Travel

Do you dream of seeing a honey badger in the wild? Roasting a turducken next Thanksgiving? Mastering Cockney rhyming slang? Wearing lederhosen? Drinking banana wine in the Canary Islands? Then this book is for you. (But if you're content instead to stay home and...

Explore the History and Mythology of Egypt, Greece and Rome ** 3 Books In 1 - Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome **Ancient Egypt: Through exploring the ancient Egyptian ruins and tombs, we have been able to learn much about their way of life,...

If you're looking to learn Polish fast without having to go through boring textbooks, then keep reading... Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn Polish fast?Have you tried endless other ways of learning Polish but nothing seems to stick?Do you...

Join us on a compelling parallel journey across fascinating Historic Route 66 and through the 66 books of the Bible. As we enjoy a real 28 day road trip all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica we spontaneously pause to explore key statements...

Seaside Spectres collects ghost stories from the coastal region of North Carolina as part of the Haunted North Carolina series. This book includes stories told around beach campfires, in grandma's attic, and on nighttime drives to the coast. There are thirty-three stories in all,...

Haints of the Hills collects ghost stories from North Carolina's mountainous west as part of the Haunted North Carolina series. This book includes stories told around campfires, in grandma's attic, and on nighttime drives on the curvy roads of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There...

Popular Maine storyteller John McDonald describes how every town, city, and plantation in Maine got its name and adds a few stories and tidbits for good measure. From Fryeburg to Frenchboro, Caribou to Kittery, Portland to Passadumkeag, Maine towns often have fascinating stories about...

John Cole wrote with passion about his life, the outdoors, and the glorious rhythms of nature. In Maine, like all his essays and books, draws from his lifelong partnership and his fascination with the natural world from commercial fishing in the waters off Long...

Dear Passenger is packed with three decades of amusing anecdotes and episodes that have happened on and off the airplane. A small town upbringing gives Elizabeth a unique Southern perspective on the antics of passengers and unusual happenings while traveling.Elizabeth Calwell, a flight attendant...

This book examines the creation, characteristics, and tribulations of the first United States National Recreation Area. It also addresses the National Park Service's historic role in managing reservoir-based recreation in a uniquely arid region. First named the Boulder Dam Recreation Area, this parkland was...

Uncover thrilling paranormal tales of Gold Rush ghosts, haunted hotels, shipwrecks, giant squid attacks, disappeared Russian explorers, a vanished bear hunter, Sasquatch, Kushtaka, and so much more. A collection of twenty stories showcasing the supernatural legends and unsolved mysteries of Southeast Alaska, with a...

Welcome to the Rockies Parent and child Black Bears tour the Rockies in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello board book series for children. In Hello, Rockies join the pair as they visit four of America's most beautiful National Parks--Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, Yellowstone,...

Harry Potter Places Book Five-Scotland: Hogwarts' Home is the last of five travel guidebooks designed to help Potterites visit the POTTERVERSE: the real-life places described in J.K. Rowling's novels, and the real-life places seen on screen. Book Five Part One: Edinburgh explores Scotland's capital...

Documenting Feminist Activism addresses the practical and theoretical challenges and advantages of researching, documenting, and archiving recent and contemporary activists in the feminist and queer movements. In the last few decades, the place and practice of activism has shifted from a physical "headquarters" where...

Cookbook lovers will discover North Carolina like they've never tasted it before with the latest edition in the EAT & EXPLORE STATE COOKBOOK SERIES. Author Christy Campbell's mission is to bring readers a taste of each state by sharing the favorite recipes of hometown...

In A Sense of Place, journalist/travel writer Michael Shapiro goes on a pilgrimage to visit the world's great travel writers on their home turf to get their views on their careers, the writer's craft, and most importantly, why they chose to live where they...

A trip to Japan is fascinating. Its rich culture and ancient traditions are elegant and enchanting. Whether you're on vacation or traveling on business, you'll want the local language in your pocket and JAPANESE a language map is the answer This unique guide will...

Okinawa, Japan. The People, History, World War II, Culture and Tradition. Travel and Tourism. Before Okinawa, there was Ryukyu, an independent kingdom ruled by its kings, its people seafarers prospering through trade with China and other neighboring countries. In 1609, Ryukyu was invaded by...

"Edited by Naomi Pollock, with photography by Jimmy Cohrssen, the bilingual (Japanese and English) map serves as an expertly curated guide to Tokyo's unique concrete architecture. This map highlights the most unique and influential examples of concrete buildings and structures across the city. Architects...

Imagine a summer spent swimming in mountain waterfalls, exploring lost ruins and caverns, and camping in ancient forests. In this explorer s compendium you will discover the most exciting and lesser-known places to visit in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, with magical places...