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A homage to the people of Zimbabwe for their courage in confronting their daily lives.A dialogue about black and white identity, the impact of slavery and the persistent burden of colonisation.An acknowledgement of the adverse effect of Western aid on Africa.A wake-up call about...

In 2013, Australian Tom Denniss became the fastest person to circumnavigate the world on foot. His epic journey lasted nearly two years, and for each of the 622 days it took him to run around the planet, Tom completed the equivalent of a marathon...

ESCAPE TO PARADISE - Experience endless beach bliss and tropical daydreams with our "Wish You Were There!"spiral-bound softcover weekly planner, whisking you away to sun-kissed beaches.Author: Willow Creek PressISBN-10: 1549254553ISBN-13: 9781549254550Publisher: Willow Creek Press CalendarsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2025Pages: 104Format: Spiral

Beyond Civilization is a collection of letters written by S. Muller that describe his jungle journeys. The book takes readers on a captivating journey through the jungles of South America, detailing the author's experiences and observations of the natural world. The letters are written...

Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy, a grandson of King Vittorio Emanuele II of Italy, was well known as a mountaineer and traveller when, in 1899, he organised an expedition to the Arctic, obtaining a steam whaling ship in Oslo which he renamed the Stella...

Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy, a grandson of King Vittorio Emanuele II of Italy, was well known as a mountaineer and traveller when, in 1899, he organised an expedition to the Arctic, obtaining a steam whaling ship in Oslo which he renamed the Stella...

With this book you will learn what the life of an airline mechanic is all about. Some of it may shock you!Author: James CoghillISBN-10: 109184724XISBN-13: 9781091847248Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2019Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

Smoky Mountains, The Wild Side is a story of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the Cherokee to the present where the call of wilderness draws people to a life and spiritual experience never to be forgotten.Author: Daniel Hance PageISBN-10: 1088225179ISBN-13: 9781088225172Publisher: Ptp...

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,...

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,...

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,...

In central Victoria, just out of Melbourne, lies the Victorian Goldfields. A place where people once travelled to from all over the globe to seek their fortune, this diverse landscape now offers beautiful fauna and flora, heritage buildings and a fabulous selection of talented...

Between 1768 and 1779, Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy made three voyages of exploration for purposes of scientific research. On each voyage he kept a log of scenes and adventures. Cook's reputation rose steadily with each voyage largely because Europeans were...

While the story of Endeavour is widely known, Captain Cook sailed with eight ships, which began their lives as merchant vessels. This detailed illustrated history tells the story of these vessels and the people who sailed in them. In placing these ships and people...

Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors, right up to the Industrial Revolution, deciphering place names reveals how previous...

Accompanying Pupil Book 3, this Teacher's Resource pack is designed to be flexible.Each editable lesson plan contains extension activities and a mix of core skills to ensure that the KS3 Geography objectives are met.Ideas on how to adapt and develop teaching for each topic...

'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...