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2) The road
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English
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In a novel set in an indefinite, futuristic, post-apocalyptic world, a father and his young son make their way through the ruins of a devastated American landscape, struggling to survive and preserve the last remnants of their own humanity.
Publisher description for "The road"--"A searing, postapocalyptic novel destined to become Cormac McCarthy's masterpiece. A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape...
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A loving and hilarious—if occasionally spiky—valentine to Bill Bryson’s adopted country, Great Britain. Prepare for total joy and multiple episodes of unseemly laughter.
Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land. The result was Notes from a Small Island, a true classic and one of the bestselling travel books ever written. Now he has traveled...
Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land. The result was Notes from a Small Island, a true classic and one of the bestselling travel books ever written. Now he has traveled...
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Pub. Date
2018
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English
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A trek through Central America from the author of Walking the Himalayas, "just the kind of guy you want with you on an adventure" (The Washington Post).
Beginning in the Yucatán—and moving south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama—Wood's journey takes him from sleepy barrios to glamorous cities to Mayan ruins lying unexcavated in the wilderness. Wood encounters indigenous tribes in Mexico,...
Beginning in the Yucatán—and moving south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama—Wood's journey takes him from sleepy barrios to glamorous cities to Mayan ruins lying unexcavated in the wilderness. Wood encounters indigenous tribes in Mexico,...
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"Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Alaska, including Anchorage, Denali National Park, Mendenhall Glacier, and cruises along the Inside Passage. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth,"--page [4] of cover.
Publisher
Hatzoff Productions
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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"Explore the Evergreen State from Seattle and Puget Sound cities to Spokane and the Inland Northwest wine country. See three National Parks, the San Juan Islands, Olympic rain forests, Lake Chelan, Pacific Ocean beaches and year-round recreational sites from the Canadian border to the mouth of the Columbia River"--Case.
9) Poland
Publisher
Pilot Film & Television Productions
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
Description
Arriving via the Czech border town of Czermna, Megan visits the skull-laden crypt of a church once served by a young Pope John Paul II. Then, in Wroclaw she goes hunting for "krasnale" (dwarves), albeit of the sculpture kind. North to Kashubia, she discovers the unique Kashubian language and people before heading to the Pomeranian coast to go hunting for amber, or "Baltic Gold".
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The classic memoir of Africa, aviation, and adventure—the inspiration for Paula McLain’s Circling the Sun and “a bloody wonderful book” (Ernest Hemingway). Beryl Markham’s life story is a true epic. Not only did she set records and break barriers as a pilot, she shattered societal expectations, threw herself into torrid love affairs, survived desperate crash landings—and chronicled everything. A contemporary of Karen Blixen (better known...
11) Venezuela
Publisher
Pilot Productions
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Ian Wright travels throughout Venesuela visiting the state of Merida, Hato Pinero, Los Roques, Gran Sabana.
12) Alaska
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Publisher
National Geographic
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English
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"The travel partner you need to organize a visit to the boundless uncontaminated spaces of "the Great Land" of Alaska, the largest American state, where nature dominates with the highest number of mountains, glaciers, and pristine wildlife in the world. You can travel around Alaska in many ways, but more than half of visitors choose cruises to begin their adventure among glaciers, wildlife, and national parks, especially along the southern coasts...
13) Portugal
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You’ll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That’s because our guidebooks, unlike those of many competitors, are written by resident experts—like Paul Ames, a highly respected, Portugal-based travel journalist. In this proudly opinionated book he will help you sort through all the options so you can tailor a vacation...
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
The world is alive with romance. Paris at twilight, a gondola down the winding canals of Venice, an evening stroll through the ancient Forum in Rome. Travel to twelve of the world's most romantic places that have captured the hearts of couples for centuries. Castles, opulent gardens, breath-taking landscapes, and vibrant cities crescendo into a symphony of enchantment. The romance of the ancient past and the allure of today's dreamy getaways are unforgettable....
15) 7 days: Italia
Series
7 days volume 20
Publisher
Distributed by TravelVideoStore.com
Pub. Date
[2008?]
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English
Description
A land of joie de vivre that enchants both body and soul. Points of interest include: Basilica Di San Marco in Venice, gondolas on the Canal Grande, the City Of Pius, and the hill region between Florence and Siena world famous for Chianti wine.
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Harvard classics volume 29
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English
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This is Charles Darwin's chronicle of his five-year journey, beginning in 1831, around the world as a naturalist on the H.M.S. Beagle.
17) Canada explorer
Publisher
TOPICS Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
There's a lot undiscovered about Canada's vast landscape- lakes and mountains that are still unknown. But the places known are worth exploring. See all of Canada's beautiful provinces in this exclusive set featuring more than five hours of spectacular scenery and destinations. Directed by Travelscope and Daval Productions. 12 Specials that Capture the Spirit of Canada.
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English
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As a teenager, Kate Harris realized that the career she craved--to be an explorer, equal parts swashbuckler and metaphysician--had gone extinct. From what she could tell of the world from small-town Ontario, the likes of Marco Polo and Magellan had mapped the whole earth; there was nothing left to be discovered. Looking beyond this planet, she decided to become a scientist and go to Mars. In between studying at Oxford and MIT, Harris set off by bicycle...
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