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Biking is much more than getting to places on two wheels. This book is an account of a spiritual and cathartic journey in self-examination, as for many bikers, the closeness they feel to their surroundings verges on the spiritual. Strangford Lough is blessed with...

One small family one sailboat - ten years- 56 countries. We set out to raise our son as a global citizen, anchoring off small villages in order to linger with the locals, Sailing around the world eastabout, we found ourselves surviving piracy attacks off...

This book is written for all women who want to feel and be safe when they are travelling and on the go. Probably the most comprehensive personal safety travel guide for women anywhere today, the contents of this book have already saved lives. In...

""Summer Excursions In The Neighborhood Of Banff: And Vicinity Of Duff-House, Bridge Of Alva, Etc."" is a travelogue written by A Deveronside Poet in 1843. The book describes the author's experiences and observations during his summer travels in the Banff area of Scotland. The...

The surgeon, naturalist and Arctic explorer Sir John Richardson (1787-1865) was a lifelong friend to his former commander Sir John Franklin, with whom he had twice travelled to seek the North-West Passage. Following two years of silence from Franklin after he embarked on his...

Frederick William Beechey (1796-1856), naval officer and hydrographer, was born into a family of artists, joined the Navy at a young age and went on to travel the world to survey coastlines and oceans. He published several accounts of his expeditions to destinations including...

This thrilling narrative chronicles the adventures of Zenas Leonard, an intrepid fur trader and trapper who braved harsh conditions and dangerous animals in the untamed wilderness of the American West. From his encounters with Native American tribes to his brushes with death on the...

This book is a fascinating account of John Duncan's journey through the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia in the interior in 1845-1846. He provides great detail about the people he met, their way of life, and the various challenges he faced along the way....

Each 4x6 Pocket Guide comes with complete exercises about your state. This easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections including state basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. This reference guide is perfect for students in grades 3 and...

During a typical flight in an airliner, you will hurtle through the air at unbelievable speeds, in an aircraft the size of a house, and get thrown around by the weather conditions. No wonder some people have a deep fear of stepping into an...

Comprehensive and authoritative baseline geospatial data content is crucial to the nation and to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS founded its Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) in 2006 to develop and distribute national geospatial data assets in a fast-moving...

Join Cath as she romps her way from one mishap to another, in her quest for the ultimate fulfillment: exploring history, while writing about it in a way that would make Herodotus proud. With her husband, her trusty fall guy, along for the ride,...

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa by David Livingstone is a detailed account of exploration, cultural encounter, and missionary work across the African continent in the nineteenth century. Combining travel narrative with scientific observation, Livingstone documents geography, wildlife, indigenous communities, and the challenges...

KC and Maurice are FrankiVerse Cafe's resident paranormal investigators and ethereal energy cleansers, and they have taken their REM pods, their field notebooks, and one extremely patient terrier named Lucy on a road trip through the haunted heart of the Pacific Northwest.From the stone...

"Experiences are Unique; Reactions are Universal"In a previous account, the Misfit took on Europe, with a focus on expatriates in Germany. That story is related in Misfits Abroad: Adventures in Love, Language, and Foreign Lands. Now, in Misfits Further Abroad: People and Adventures Around...

No Vacancy for Common Sense: True Hotel Stories You Can't Make Up is an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes account of life at the hotel front desk-where policies collide with personalities, professionalism is tested nightly, and common sense is often in shorter supply than vacancies.Written by a...

In the mid-1970s England experienced industrial action on a huge scale. For the first time in almost half a century, the coal miners went on strike. The government declared a state of emergency. All non-essential businesses were limited to three days of electricity per...

In a world grappling with complexity and contradiction, The Rough, the Smooth and the Quirky: Poems for a Complicated World by Oxford-based Anglo-Scottish poet John Webster offers a bold and lyrical response. This compelling collection ventures into contested terrain, guided by the belief that...

Are you craving a transformative escape that nurtures your body, mind, and soul but unsure where to find the world's most exclusive luxury wellness retreats? Have you ever wondered, "Which wellness retreats offer the perfect blend of indulgence and holistic healing?" or "How can...

Ancient Footsteps is a tale of ghosts and sea monsters, devastating storms and shipwrecks, Viking battles and Russian spies, witchcraft and pixie curses. Born and bred on the isle of Portland, Scott Irvine takes you on a pilgrimage around the coastal path and across...

What do Russian mobsters, Swiss roll factories, Buckingham Palace, and a headhunter from Barnsley have in common?Matt Foster.In Headhunter: Sheikhs, Japes and Questionable Deals, Foster pulls back the curtain on a career that took him from pint-soaked Yorkshire pubs to the gilded offices of...

Samantha Rose, a junior lawyer at the prestigious Chicago law firm of Gouge, Driller, and Hammer, is struggling with both professional and personal challenges. After receiving a nasty letter from a client, she leaves work early, battling the bitter Chicago winter weather and memories...

Lying in a hospital bed after a heart attack, unsure whether there would be a tomorrow, author Chris Heal retreated from the noise and intrusion of the ward. He played a private counting game. How many animal species had he eaten?On the road to...

Ned Myers or a life before the mast is a historical account chronicling the life and experiences of a sailor, exploring the hardships and moral transformations typical of seafaring life. The work delves into themes of adventure, personal growth, and the often tumultuous maritime...

This book is about traveling in some countries in Balkan and Europe. During this traveling looked that I was walking through in deep histories of those countries and their beautiful art, that so many famous architects or painting people wanted to give to their...

A former American Airlines captain and USAF fighter pilot tells stories about faith and flight during the retirement chapter of living and how God has stayed near for joy, protection, and adventure. Included are stories of flying to Alaska, Idaho, Honduras, and picking up...

Join in the adventures of someone whose boyhood was spent on the Caribbean, Grenadine island of Carriacou, one filled with the culture brought from Africa, via the Middle Passage, and maintained despite the hardships of the plantations. Continue with him as he pursues medical...

Mrunal, a bright young psychologist from Kolkata, deeply loves historyand art. She's also a dutiful daughter. When she's invited to speak at aseminar in Allahabad University, she's excited to explore Uttar Pradesh.As a Bengali, Mrunal's connection to her roots is strong. Along herjourney, she...

"India on My Wheels - My Travel Stories" chronicles the author's explorations of India's diverse cultures and landscapes, capturing the essence of places and people as she drives through the remote Himalayan valleys, the golden fields of Punjab, and the deserts and colourful cities...

The book is intended to fill the gap on the required textbooks in major subjects inTourism and Hospitality related secondary (Grades 11 and 12), and tertiary programs, i.e., Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and RestaurantManagement; as well as...

Author: Alias Abdul-RahmanISBN-10: 3319798286ISBN-13: 9783319798288Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2018Pages: 512Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.59lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.05d

Author: Alias Abdul-RahmanISBN-10: 3319256890ISBN-13: 9783319256894Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/18/2016Pages: 512Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.99lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.13d

Author: Fernando BacaoISBN-10: 3319167863ISBN-13: 9783319167862Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2015Pages: 362Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

★ LEARN GALICIAN EASILY WITH WORD SEARCH PUZZLES - Discover How to Improve Foreign Language Skills with a Fun Vocabulary Builder!Word Searches Are an Effective Technique Used in Schools to Enhance Vocabulary - It's an Ideal Game to Stimulate Learning!This book series has been...

★ LEARN BASQUE EASILY WITH WORD SEARCH PUZZLES - Discover How to Improve Foreign Language Skills with a Fun Vocabulary Builder!Word Searches Are an Effective Technique Used in Schools to Enhance Vocabulary - It's an Ideal Game to Stimulate Learning!This book series has been...

Courage in my carry-on is Rachel's personal story about travelling and volunteering overseas. Rachel was a shy, insecure teenager from New Zealand, but at the age of nineteen boarded a ship that travelled to Sri Lanka and India, and during this time she volunteered...

"Who is Jane Marshall" is an autobiography. A shocking event whilst the author was still a toddler, damaged her childhood irrevocably. Later on and still a young child, she lost hearing in one ear. Many memories are recalled which bring the reader back into...

United Kingdom. From Early Centuries, the History. Archaeologists working in Norfolk in the early 21st century discovered stone tools that suggest the presence of humans in Britain from about 800,000 to 1 million years ago. These startling discoveries underlined the extent to which archaeological...

A carefully chosen selection of holiday destinations, written in differing styles, to form a millennium time capsule for future generations. York - Traditional international favourite. Gibraltar - Emerging tourist and wedding venue. Thassos - Fresh and friendly Greek island. Atlanta - Fast paced thrills,...

Who Goes Where is a guide to the global travel and tourism industry. It is packed with over 130,000 up to date travel statistics for 52 countries. Buy this book and you have access to some of the same data that major airlines, hotels...

"You are a traveller in little things--in something very small--which takes you into the villages and hamlets, where you meet and converse with small farmers, innkeepers, labourers and their wives, with other persons who live on the land. In this way you get to...

Go! Smell the Flowers will appeal for people looking to make a change in their lives; from CEOs to secretaries and armchair travellers. From the Winelands of South Africa to the markets of France; a Machu Picchu proposal, a detox spa and a Buddhist...

This beautifully presented calendar features a different presentation on the Chelsea Flower Show 2024 each month. It is an ideal gift for gardeners, flower lovers, and people who love inspiration in their lives. It is full of colour and has exciting commentary. ChristineAuthor: Thompson-WellsISBN-10:...

In early September 2023, I left the sanctity of my Brisbane home and sallied forth on a four-month adventure across Asia and Europe. I travelled, for the most part, alone, joined in a couple of locations by my wife. One fine afternoon, as we...

For those who have been frantically worried they are going to make the wrong decision, especially when I'm responsible for other peoples lives, this book introduces some solutions. What would it be like to have an overall view of what's going on before you...

For those who have been frantically worried they are going to make the wrong decision, especially when responsible for other peoples lives, this book introduces some solutions. What would it be like to have an overall view of what's going on before you make...

What would you do if given the chance to relocate to a far-off country, leaving everything you know behind?Part love story, part travelogue, Call Me Tai Tai explores author Joan Kelleher's life-changing journey as she follows her husband to 1980's China. Departing her beloved...

STORIES HEARD, LIVED, IMAGINED.Fringe Locations is a collection of 17 distinctly diverse tales from three continents and decidedly contrasting settings, which bring to life a wide variety of characters from all walks of life: from a girl caught in a sand storm in South...

At the outset of the Second World War on September 1, 1939, young Aussie diggers are rushed to assist Britain in its hour of need to the nearest European war zone in the Middle East and North Africa. My Uncle Arthur, young Arty is...

Have you ever taken a road trip with a dog? Or, wondered about traveling with your pet? Ride with Lance Friedman and his canine best friend, Oscar, as they traverse the United States and Canada. See the quirky sites and popular attractions they discovered...