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Details the physical environment, biological communities, human history, and points of interest in this rich and diverse mountain system. In this guidebook, twenty-seven contributors--all experts in their fields--artfully bring the geology, hydrology, animal and plant life, human histories, and travel routes of these eastern slopes to life. Designed to inform researchers, educators, and students about the region's complex systems, the book also serves...
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"Southwest Curiosities is part of a GPP homegrown series of state-specific books that describe, with humor and affection--and a healthy dose of attitude--the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. The series provides a fun and accessible read for travelers and non travelers alike--a great armchair book with quirky black and white photographs...
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"Based on his popular series in the New York Times chronicling his cross-country bicycle trip, bestselling author Bruce Weber shares his adventures from his solo ride across the USA. Riding a bicycle across the US is one of those bucket-list goals that many dream about but few achieve. Bestselling author and New York Times reporter Bruce Weber made the trip, solo, over the summer and fall of 2011--at the age of fifty-seven. Expanding upon his popular...
3006) Chile and Easter Island
3008) When in Rome
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When Charli and Leila score their first summer internships at a global fashion and entertainment company, whose headquarters are located in Rome, Italy, they can't wait to soak up the city's sights. But immediately they both get fired and become determined to find out why they are out of work. Experience the wonders as they find romance, excitement and intrigue.
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Travel the countryside of Spain and Portugal and witness their historical, architectural and cultural impact. Experience in amazing detail the Way of St. James, the 9th century medieval pilgrimage route and the historically significant Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela and the Alcazar in Seville. Visit Portugal's "Cradle the Nation" Guimaraes, that is associated with the foundation and identity of the Portuguese nationality and discover Oporto with...
3014) Papua New Guinea
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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Papua New Guinea"--Provided by publisher.
3019) Being caribou
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Environmentalist Leanne Allison and wildlife biologist Karsten Heuer follow a herd of 120,000 caribou on foot, across 1,500 kilomters of rugged Arctic tundra, from Canada's central Yukon to coastal Alaska (the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) and back again.
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The children's gate is an entrance to Central Park that leads to the playground. Gopnik explores that entrance in metaphor and experience as he recounts his family's return from Paris to New Yorka seemingly secure, almost oddly child-friendly New Yorkin the fall of 2000. Gopnik describes not a city but an extended urban family, and a home charmed by the civilization of childhood. It's a charm that is simultaneously protect from, challenged by, and...