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The principal navigations voyages traffiques and discoveries of the English nation Volume 3 presents a detailed record of exploration, commerce, and ambition shaped by maritime expansion and international exchange. The work focuses on the pursuit of trade routes and overseas opportunity, portraying travel as...

The ocean does not care whether you believe in it.Maritime Mysteries FrankiVerse Cafe Backrooms is the third volume in the Backrooms series - twelve chapters, twelve bodies of water, twelve documented maritime mysteries examined through the verified record, the regional lore layer, and the...

Author: GalisonISBN-10: 0735389039ISBN-13: 9780735389038Publisher: GalisonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2026Format: OtherNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

In The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM) to Los Angeles, young readers join Jason the Frog, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot frog, on a fun-filled adventure to the entertainment capital of the world. Filled with engaging storytelling, clear definitions, fun facts, quiz questions, and...

'The Living Stones' by artist and writer Ithell Colquhoun was first published in 1957.It is an evocative and much-loved account of Cornwall, centred on its history, folklore and magic.In 'Bride of Quietness' Rupert White revisits the places and people described in Colquhoun's book.He describes...

Travels in england: During the reign of Queen Elizabeth presents an observational journey through a transforming nation, capturing its landscapes, customs, and public life through the eyes of a traveler seeking to understand its cultural character. The early pages describe an arrival along the...

I lived in Venezuela with my family for five years. Venezuela is geographically varied and, although climbing wasn't that developed in 1970, there were plenty of opportunities to explore and climb new routes. This journal describes some of these climbing areas. The Avila is...

The Mulhacen and Monte Perdido are at either ends of Spain. The Mulhacen is in the south, in the Sierra Nevada near Granada and is the highest mountain in the Iberian peninsula. We climbed it, and the adjacent Alcazaba in 1981. Monte Perdido is...

Eothen or traces of travel brought home from the east recounts the journey of a traveler moving from Europe into the heart of the Ottoman Empire. The narrative begins with the author's departure from Semlin, positioned on Europe's edge, and his passage towards the...

New Zealand is one of my top three favourite places in the world. There are no dangerous animals, insects, or diseases and no vaccinations or visas are required for most people. It has some spectacular scenery that has been recognised and used by many...

The Hebrides, or more specifically the Outer Hebrides, are an archipelago of islands off the west coast of mainland Scotland. The islands are Gaelic speaking and their name Na h-Eileannan an Lar is Western Isles in Gaelic. They were Norse for 400 years until...

The Massif Central is a highland in south-central France and historically the region, the Auverne, was a barrier. It was formed by ancient volcanic activity over many ages and was raised by the Alpine and Pyrenean uplifts. The rock is granite and metamorphic and...

In recent years tiny fairy houses have been appearing in parks all over the city of Oakland, California. Learn the magic of their origin and how the little sprites have moved into town. At the same time, explore the beauty of Oakland's many and...

Along the Mabole chronicles the two years the author spent as a Peace Corps Volunteer living in the small village of Waridala, nestled along the Mabole River in Sierra Leone. Working as a middle school teacher at a small rural school, the author navigates...

This is the story of my travels. Sometimes, beer by beer, frequently more fanciful. An outsider bumbling through a brash and often bemusing, beer culture. Where I encounter brewers, beers, bars and the random characters that hang around them. While bemoaning sludgy beer, praising...

The European Union is one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. Why is Europe so important, and at the same time, why is no one really interested in it? Dutch writer Mark Schalekamp set out to find answers to these and other questions...

Under the gridiron - a summer in the United States and the far West, including a run through Canada is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1876. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and...

Liverpool a few Years since - Third Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....

The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary - A Curious Fable of the Cotton Plant is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and...

Tour Through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....

An essay on the most effectual means of preserving the health of seamen, in the Royal Navy - Containing directions proper for all those who undertake long voyages at sea, or reside in unhealthy situations. Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the...

The Dream of Ellen N is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...

Wayside Pencillings - With Glimpses of Sacred Shrines is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1875. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....

Aix-les-Bains in Savoy - The medical treatment and general indications is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and...

The March of Empire Through Three Decades - embracing sketches of California history, early times and scenes, life in the mines, travels by land and sea before the era of railroads is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. Hansebooks is...

Glimpses of Southern France and Spain is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1867. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a...

Picturesque Views on the River Wye, - from its source at Plinlimmon Hill, to its junction with the Severn below Chepstow: with observations on the public buildings, and other works of art, in its vicinity is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition...

Paddle and portage, from Moosehead lake to the Aroostook river is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1882. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and...

To the golden Land - Sketches of a Trip to Southern California is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1889. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition,...

A Trip to Europe - Being some Account of the Wanderings of a small Family Party is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and...

Diary Dottings in Palestine and Egypt - October 28th, 1886, to January 8th, 1887 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking...

This volume gathers 19 papers first presented at the 5th International Symposium of the ICA Commission on the History of Cartography, which took place at the University of Ghent, Belgium on 2-5 December 2014. The overall conference theme was 'Cartography in Times of War...

A description of a three-month trip around the world from Canada, visiting the UK, India, Thailand, Singapore and Australia, culminating in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic while in Australia.Author: Janet BarclayISBN-10: 1988657407ISBN-13: 9781988657400Publisher: Loose Cannon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/23/2025Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 9.21h x...

Now equipped with semi-fluent Spanish, Darren Howman dives deeper into Latin culture by living and teaching children in El Salvador. From exploring lost Mayan cities to stumbling through a profession he has no previous experience of, Howman's misadventures bring heart and soul and laughter...

In the summer of 2004 we went climbing with Dimitri in the Valle Garrafano in the Apuane Alps, a limestone area famous for its Carrara marble. Dimitri had been a tenant of ours in Cambridge when he had a sabbatical working in the University...

The Coast to Coast was devised by Alfred Wainright and first described in his guide published in 1973. He describes the route in 12 stages; it took me 13 days. I measured it as about 187 miles long (300 km). It traverses three national...

The Electric Spark That Jumps by Derek Alway Author: Derek AlwayISBN-10: 1911289403ISBN-13: 9781911289401Publisher: Derek AlwayLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2018Pages: 204Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

Drawn from the diaries kept by nurse and sailor Michael Page between 2007 and 2016, "The Nurse Who Sailed the World, a Travel Book and a Comedy" takes a light hearted look at his life and work across the world, in locations as diverse...

The town of Piestany in the west of Slovakia has been a popular spa resort since early modern times. It attracted numerous patients including Ludwig van Beethoven, and the artist Alphonse Mucha. In 1917, Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany, Emperor Karl I of the...

Most guides for Americans relocating are written either through the author's rose colored glasses or the book is a dry information source that simply regurgitates the "official" line. Spain Calls Me is different because it provides the approved version and then speaks in terms...

An American's personal accounts of events in 1978 and 1979 leading up to the Iranian revolution and the fall of the Shah of Iran. Chapters cover evacuation, sightseeing, food & culture and the political chaos during this turbulent period in the Middle East and,...

Do you love all things spooky? Always seeking out the latest haunted location to explore? Or maybe you are looking for an outlet to help distract from the stresses of life, this book will provide you with hours of entertainment with all things spooky....

""This book explores relevant theoretical frameworks in terms of organizational behavior issues and provides the opportunity for tourism organizations to understand their employees' behavior"--Provided by publisher"--Author: Şule AydinISBN-10: 1799814750ISBN-13: 9781799814757Publisher: Business Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2019Pages: 552Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.78lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.12d

In this book, the format is similar; for purposes of clarity, the stories in this book are described as "vignettes". These vignettes are whimsical in content; humorous, perhaps quirky and maybe even improbable. It is the author's intention to invite readers to look beyond...

Non-fictional account of author's short journey into Africa to see the last wild place on earth. Includes planning tips and travelers advice. Full of inspiring photos. All profits from the sales of this book will be put towards volunteer efforts that improve the human-to-wildlife...

A cool little collection of cafe drawings of cafes in their raw and unique beauty for you to enjoy.Author: Robbie OrbieISBN-10: 1794775250ISBN-13: 9781794775251Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2019Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d

Good leaders are able to asses a situation and foreshadow its future. They take what is in from of them and create a blueprint that will enable them to stay relevant. All organizations have a leader; whether it is home, school, work one person...

Elihu Burritt was an American diplomat, philanthropist and social activist, born December 8, 1810, in New Britain, Connecticut. He was a descendant of William and Elizabeth Burritt from Stratford, Connecticut. He first worked as a blacksmith. As an adult he was active as a...

TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY?How dare these works compete for your eyes and purse with those of my masters, Donne and Keats!If just one verse outlives this author's death it may, by chance, have gained the right to kneel before their feet, inside...

It is year 2000. The economy in Zimbabwe is just at the beginning of a nose dive that would see the country's rate of inflation break world records at 231 million per cent a year by 2008. You are a young engineering graduate with...