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'the biggest cleared area was my vegetable patch ... I ran and lay down and made a little tent over myself. I thought it would preserve the last of the oxygen. Under the blanket I could hear explosions - the gas bottles from the...

Eastern Washington Folklore: Legends, Ghost Stories, and Mysteries from the Pacific NorthwestUnlock the hidden legends of the Pacific Northwest with Eastern Washington Folklore, a spellbinding journey into the region's most chilling ghost stories, unexplained phenomena, and time-honored tales passed down through generations. From shadowy...

The Odell Buckenflush Chronicles are a collection of river tales garnered from a career in the field of outdoor education. Throughout the Odell Buckenflush Chronicles, experiential-learning is mated with humor and addresses our environmental impacts and consequences of actions. While most of the tales...

My India is Jim Corbett's love letter to the country he called home, a place that shaped his life and work as a hunter, naturalist, and conservationist. In this beautiful collection of essays, Corbett offers his personal reflections on the people, culture, history, and...

The best travel writers are cool-headed, reliable reporters who offer us rare glimpses into foreign lands. Through such stories, we experience the writer's transformation from outsider to insider, and witness a blossoming love affair with the people, the land, the history. Weiss invites us...

Education has undergone a series of changes based on the new technologies, strategies, and best practices that have been developed in recent years. Specifically, the way various subjects are taught has developed considerably as education turns toward a more digital approach. Geography education is...

Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain. Life on the Mississippi (1883) is a memoir by Mark Twain of his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War, and also a travel book, recounting his trip along the...

This is the story of Arnie Duffield, who arrived at Thursday Island, in Torres Strait, the Northern tip of Australia, aged ten, in 1936 - beginning a life-time of adventure. His father worked on the famous sailing luggers, diving boats that harvested pearl shells...

RUSTIC RETREATS - The 2026 Outhouses of the World Wall Calendar delivers charm and chuckles with a monthly showcase of quirky, scenic, and often scenic outdoor privies from across the globe. From snow-covered stalls to forest hideaways, this calendar celebrates the humble outhouse with...

'Balikwas' is a Tagalog word, virtually untranslatable into English.It signifies a startling change, such as an awakening. It can also mean 'going over to the other side'. Chris Payne writes about making a change, a change of moving his life to the other side...

There are two fashion designers in the world of Paris couture whose stories are intertwined: Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. Dior's debut collection in 1947 revolutionized womenswear. The last word in opulence and elegance, the House of Dior evolved to become ever-relevant but...

An exquisite gift book that has everything you need to know about champagne. Written by drinks industry expert, Tom Bruce-Gardyne, and packed with stunning colours images and unique inustry memorabilia, this gorgeous book has all you need to know about champagne: how it's made,...

Overtourism explores this growing tourism phenomenon which is currently creating tensions in tourist destinations worldwide. This volume proposes a framework for possible solutions and management strategies for dealing with 'overtourism' and the various negative impacts that large quantities of tourists can impose.Author: Harald PechlanerISBN-10:...

Explore the fascinating relationship between personality and literature with this insightful book by renowned critic Rolfe Arnold Scott-James. Drawing from a wide range of literary examples, from Shakespeare to Joyce, this book offers a thought-provoking analysis of how personality shapes the way we interpret...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Born...

A Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike, Daisy journeyed with her Trek friend Fred over 10,000 kilometers through ten different countries of Europe with their owners, newly-married forty-year-olds who sold everything they owned to discover Europe. The bicycles' experience, while based on identical events, is completely...

Lasting nearly a decade, the English Civil Wars tore families and friendships apart, setting father against son and brother against brother. Raging across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, the conflict was the greatest political upheaval in the British Isles in six hundred years, and...

A book of photographs of Tanzanian wildlife often seen on safari. The animals depicted and grouped together, so that the book can be used as an identification guide. The first group contains the so called "Big Five". The final group contains birds.Author: Wayne A....

"Experience Rwanda: An Insider's Guide to the Best of the Country" is the ultimate travel companion for anyone planning to explore this beautiful country in the heart of Africa. This comprehensive guidebook takes you on a journey through the vibrant culture, rich history, stunning...

In 1981, I traveled with a group of criminal justice professionals to China - or, as I like to describe it, "30 professionals and 1 anti-professional: me!" China was just opening up to the outside world. Mao Tse Tung had died only a few...

From Corporate Burnout to Soul Seeker: A Transformative Journey of Self-DiscoveryAre you trapped in a soul-crushing routine, yearning for a life of purpose and passion?I was too. For years, I was a successful software engineer, living a life that looked perfect on paper but...

Via Claudia Augusta by car, camper, bus, ... "Altinate" and "Padana" in one book + GPX track on www.viaclaudia.org Donauwörth - Lech - Augsburg - Landsberg am Lech - Schongau - Allgäu - Füssen - Reutte - Tyrolean Zugspitz - Fernpass - Gurgltal -...

A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy is a novel by Laurence Sterne, written and first published in 1768, as Sterne was facing death. In 1765, Sterne travelled through France and Italy as far south as Naples, and after returning determined to describe his...

"Snapshots" is a saga that traverses nearly three decades, and takes the reader with the author as he visits five continents. These are tales that include China in the years following the death of Mao Tse Tung, bareboating a forty-six foot sailboat on the...

RURAL BEAUTY - Embrace the charm of country chic with the American Farmhouse 2026 Wall Calendar. This beautifully illustrated calendar is the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern farmhouse style. From golden sunflowers to vintage wood textures and warm humor to welcoming colors,...

BROCKHAUSEN Colouring Book Vol. 6 - Harmony: Poison Dart Frogs - Colouring book for adults (Black & White). Scenes of Poison Dart Frogs to colour in creatively. Including: Poison Dart Frogs from South America. Great fun and perfect for colouring.Author: Dortje GolldackISBN-10: 1533369658ISBN-13: 9781533369659Publisher:...

Covering both qualitative and quantitative methods, this is a new edition of the essential companion for human and physical geography students. The book has 8 brand new chapters and brings greater diversity of positionality and perspective to the volume.Author: Nicholas CliffordISBN-10: 1529772087ISBN-13: 9781529772081Publisher: Sage...

Jamaican Sayings - Success is the third in a series of three books that capture Jamaican adages used to communicate ideas about human nature, behaviour, relationships, aspirations, health hope and survival. Jamaican Sayings - Life and Jamaican Sayings - Character complement the series. The...

Jamaican Sayings - Life is the first in a series of three books that capture Jamaican adages used to communicate ideas about human nature, behaviour, relationships, aspirations, health hope and survival. Jamaican Sayings - Character and Jamaican Sayings - Success complement the series. The...

Jamaican Sayings - Character is the second in a series of three books that capture Jamaican adages used to communicate ideas about human nature, behaviour, relationships, aspirations, health hope and survival. Jamaican Sayings - Life and Jamaican Sayings - Success complement the series. The...

Postcards From Delaplane is a collection of personal essays and reflections written by Stanton Delaplane, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and travel writer. The book takes the reader on a journey through Delaplane's life, from his childhood in California to his travels around the world...

Cheboygan, Up-To-Date is a book published in 1898 by the Cheboygan Democrat that serves as an illustrated souvenir of the town of Cheboygan, Michigan. The book is a comprehensive guide to the town, providing readers with a detailed account of its history, culture, and...

Footsteps of the Soul: A Veteran's Quest for Healing and Purpose along the Camino de Santiagoby Matthew G. BrandtWhat happens when a soldier's battle ends-but the war within continues?In Footsteps of the Soul, Navy veteran Matthew G. Brandt sets off on a 500-mile pilgrimage...

Arizona's Rock Art is an enchanting guide that invites you to explore the breathtaking world of rock art throughout the state. It highlights a variety of remarkable sites, each with its own captivating story. Delving into the rich heritage of the Native American cultures...

Discover the Land of the Tr nders! Are you ready to dive into a world where every sentence ends with "tja", where the weather changes faster than you can say "ka farsken," and where people are as warm as their knitted wool socks?In The...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks...

A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral - Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents is...

Dreams in Print is a compilation of eleven short stories inspired by Anthony's travels through Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The book provides important morals and life lessons on a range of subjects, including love, racism, morality, self-esteem, and faith. For example,...

This is the remarkable story of Mary Bumby who was the first person to take honeybees to New Zealand. When, in 1838, her brother, John, was appointed as superintendent missionary at the Mangungu Mission House in New Zealand she decided to accompany him to...

ESCAPE TO PARADISE - Experience endless beach bliss and tropical daydreams with our "Wish You Were There!" daily desk/box calendar whisking you away to sun-kissed beaches.Author: Willow Creek PressISBN-10: 1549253883ISBN-13: 9781549253881Publisher: Willow Creek Press CalendarsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2025Pages: 320Format: Spiral

BEACH BEAUTY - Lose yourself in picturesque scenes of tropical beaches and sun-kissed sands.Author: Willow Creek PressISBN-10: 1549253468ISBN-13: 9781549253461Publisher: Willow Creek Press CalendarsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2025Pages: 13Format: Spiral

COASTAL ESCAPE - The 2026 An Ocean View Wall Calendar whisks you away to breathtaking beaches, tranquil coves, and sun-soaked shores around the world. Perfect for ocean lovers, this calendar brings the soothing beauty of the sea into your space all year long.Author: Willow...

COZY ESCAPES - Bask in the serenity of scenic views and inviting porches from across the globe in this charming 2026 wall calendar. Each month offers a peaceful reminder to slow down, relax, and enjoy the beauty of a perfect porch moment.Author: Willow Creek...

COASTAL VIBES - Embrace the laid-back rhythm of the shore with this 2026 wall calendar featuring vibrant scenes of beach chairs, surfboards, seaside cafés, and sun-soaked getaways. Perfect for ocean dreamers and summer lovers, it's a breezy escape to beach life all year long.Author:...

TROPICAL ESCAPE - Let your mind drift to paradise with this 2026 wall calendar featuring breathtaking beach scenes from around the world, filled with turquoise waters, swaying palms, and golden sands. Perfect for ocean lovers and daydreamers, it's a year-long getaway you can hang...

ESCAPE TO PARADISE - Experience endless beach bliss and tropical daydreams with our "Wish You Were There!" calendar, whisking you away to a new sun-kissed beach every month.Author: Willow Creek PressISBN-10: 1549249789ISBN-13: 9781549249785Publisher: Willow Creek Press CalendarsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2025Pages: 13Format: Spiral

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The First Forty Years of Washington Society is a historical book written by Margaret Bayard Smith in 1906. The book provides an in-depth look at the social scene in Washington D.C. during the first forty years of the 19th century. Smith, a prominent socialite...

Catlin's Notes of Eight Years' Travels and Residence in Europe V2: With His North American Indian Collection (1848) is a travelogue written by George Catlin, an American artist and ethnographer who spent several years traveling and living among Native American tribes in the early...