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Religion, Travel and geography
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As the geographic heart and soul of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, the Holy Land has immense significance for the millions…
of visitors each year. But since the fifth century BC, enthusiastic and curious people have needed a guide as they travel to see the sites for themselves.This book is different because it not only gives the historical, archaeological descriptions wedded to the biblical text, but it is an appropriate resource for spiritual formation and cross-cultural dialog.Packed with the latest information, this book locates and introduces the reader to popular and less-familiar sites such as Bethlehem, Shepherds’ Field, Church of the Nativity, Roman Catholic Church of St. Catherine, the Herodium, Mount of Olives, Old City of Jerusalem, Wadi Kelt, Mt. Sinai, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Church of St. Mary of the Latins, Temple Mount, El-Aksa Mosque, Dome of the Rock, Hezekiah's Tunnel, the traditional place of the Last Supper, Siloam Pool, the traditional tomb of King David, the house of Caiphas the High Priest, Shrine of the Book, Herod's Antonio Fortress, Golgotha, Bethany, Tomb of Lazarus, Bethphage, Pater Noster Church, Gethsemane, and many others. Each entry explains the history and topography of the site as well as its function and significance as it is linked to the relevant biblical passages.This book will not only inform you but help you better understand your faith. Journey to the Holy Land with indispensable archaeological information linked to the biblical story.
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Biography, Food and drink, Travel and geography, Essays, Adventure and exploration, Travelogues
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Andrew Zimmern has a well-earned reputation for traveling far and wide to seek out and sample anything and everything that"s…
consumed as food globally. He celebrates the undiscovered destinations and weird wonders in our increasingly globalized world. Adult. Some strong language
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Travel and geography
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"The 1960s were, it was believed, the end of the era of transatlantic liners. Grand, graceful but aging luxury ships…
such as the 'Queen Mary' and 'Queen Elizabeth' were surpassed and outmoded by the new age of jet aircraft. By 1963, airlines had secured over 95 per cent of all transatlantic travellers. But looking to the future, the historic Cunard Line believed that there was room for one more, last Atlantic super ship. Thus, came the ship which became the most successful super liner of all time, the 'Queen Elizabeth 2'. Fondly known as the 'QE2', she was launched and named by HM the Queen in 1967, entered service two years later and went on to sail for 39 years. She now resides in a museum & hotel like role out of Dubai. The 'QE2' is a lasting and fitting tribute to Cunard, to British shipping, to all ocean liners. This book was written on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ship's maiden crossing (in May 1969) from Southampton to New York. A maritime icon, she well deserves yet another tribute!" -- OCLC
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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuthsTravel and geography
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"With her own wedding fast approaching and her mother-in-law dating an unexpected beau, the last thing Natalie Barnes needs is…
to find a young man shot dead in a dinghy. A note she finds with the body suggests the dearly departed had a secret rendezvous planned with somebody on the island. But when suspicion is cast on a fisherman Natalie believes to be innocent, she begins to wonder if the murder was the result of a lover's quarrel...or a lobsterman's disagreement gone horribly wrong."--publisher marketing. Includes recipes. Adult
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Social issues, Travel and geography, Biography, United States travel and geography, Customs and cultures
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In this compilation of newspaper columns Klinkenberg introduces the character and characters of the "real" Florida. Visiting swamps, rickety piers,…
and Florida's only cook-your-own pancake restaurant, he roams the state from Panhandle to the Keys, looking to answer the question, "What makes Florida Florida?"
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Biography, Historical biography, History, United States history, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography
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Show kids ages 8 to 12 how Black Americans shaped US history in the 20th centuryFrom fighting against discrimination to…
changing the landscape of art and music, discover the incredible ways that Black Americans influenced the world we live in today. Spanning the 1900s through the 2000s, this journey through history introduces kids to the struggles and triumphs of Black people in the United States through 30 defining moments of the 20th century.Over the course of five easily digestible "eras," kids will learn about the founding of the NAACP, the Harlem Renaissance, the Tulsa Race Massacre, the March on Washington, the rise of the Black Power Movement, Jesse Jackson's voter registration drive, and more.Go beyond other American history books for kids with:An event-driven approach—A focus on putting things into context, not just memorizing names and numbers, allows kids to engage with history.Key callouts—Handy sidebars call special attention to important information and inspiring, influential Black history makers.Clear explanations—Each event is explored in a straightforward manner that makes it easy for kids to understand what occurred and why.Help kids discover the many ways that Black Americans have shaped the world they live in today.
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Literature biography, United States history, Travel and geography
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This book offers a unique twist to the Who’s Who of midcentury writers, editors, and artistsMuch is made of Flannery…
O’Connor’s life on the Georgia dairy farm, Andalusia—a rural setting that clearly influenced her writing. But before she lived on that farm, before she showed signs of having lupus, before she became dependent on her mother and then succumbed to the disease at thirty-nine, O’Connor lived in the northeast. She stayed at the artists’ colony Yaddo in 1948 and early 1949 and lived in Connecticut with good friends from fall of 1949 through all of 1950. But in between those experiences, and perhaps more importantly, O’Connor lived in Manhattan.In her biographies, little is said of her time in Gotham; in some sources, this period gets no more than one sentence. But little is said because little has been known. In Flannery O’Connor’s Manhattan, the author’s goal is to explore New York City from O’Connor’s point of view. To do this, the author consults not just letters (both unpublished and published) and biography, but five personal address books housed in Emory’s Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and, Rare Book Library. The result is a book of interest to both the O’Connor fan and the O’Connor scholar, not to mention those interested in midcentury Manhattan.Flannery O’Connor’s Manhattan is part guide to the who-was-who and who-lived-where of New York from roughly 1948 to 1964, at least those as they mattered to O’Connor. It also acts as a window to the writer’s experiences in the city, whether she was coming into town for a series of meetings or strolling down Broadway on her way to lunch. In the end, it is the combination of the who-she-knew and the what-she-did that formed O’Connor’s personal view of what is arguably the most famous of American cities.
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Business and economics, Travel and geography, United States history, Environment, History
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, has long profited from Pikes Peak and built an urban infrastructure to sustain that relationship. In Profiting…
from the Peak, geographer John Harner surveys the events and socioeconomic conditions that formed the city, analyzing the built landscape to offer insight into the origins of its urban forms and spatial layout, focusing particularly on historic downtown architecture and public spaces. He examines the cultural values that have come to define the city, showing how military and other institutions, tourism, political and economic conditions, cultural movements, key individual actors, and administrative policies have created a singular urban personality
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Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillersEnvironment, Travel and geography
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Archaeologist Chuck Bender arrives with his family in the beautiful Yosemite Valley to study the 150-year-old murders of a pair…
of gold prospectors. In the midst of Chuck's work, preparations for the annual Yosemite Slam rock-climbing competition, and a reunion with his old climbing buddies, the trip quickly turns threatening. One climber never shows up, climbing equipment fails, and Chuck and his wife, Janelle Ortega, are suspected in the shocking, present-day death of one of Chuck's former rock-climbing partners. Adult. Some strong language. Violence
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Biography, Travel and geography, Frontier and pioneer life, History
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Outback Nevada explores the far-flung corners of the seventh-largest state in the nation and introduces its readers to the humanity,…
courage, strength, and charm of these little-known Americans. Each story is part of the vast collection of published by the author during his decades of work as a journalist for the Los Angeles Times, the Las Vegas Review-Journal and other publications. Adult. Some strong language. Some violence
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Travel and geography, United States history, Social issues, History
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"Ian Frazier's magnum opus: a love song to New York City's most various and alive borough"-- Provided by publisher
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Travel and geography
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"Horror, true crime, and creepy legends abound in this epic travel guide to the films, books, and dark history found…
throughout the U.S. With a unique eye focused on the female, best friends and lifelong horror fans, Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, will tour well-known sites like the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast, while also going off-trail to explore forgotten gems, like the hometown of the OG goth girl, Emily Dickinson, capturing the truly strange and gothic in America. Every chapter will include their own, authentic experience, travel tips, strange facts, maps, and more. With experiential travel continuing to gain momentum and gothic/witchy lifestyles going mainstream, this book will give horror and true crime readers the ultimate guide to planning macabre trips of their own." -- Provided by publisher
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United States history, Indigenous peoples, Travel and geography, Nature, Dinosaurs, Science and technology, Archaeology
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Hell Creek, Montana, is one of the most windswept, hardcrabble locales in the American West-a quiet town of ranchers, farmers,…
and others who seek the beauty of the open spaces. It is also the unlikely setting of some of the most fascinating events in the history of the United States and North America. From the first-ever discovery of a Tyrannosuarus Rex to Lewis and Clark's landmark expedition; for the Freeman compound standoff to Sitting Bull and Little Big Horn, Hell Creek has been a central player in the events of the last tow hundred years-and the last 200 million. Adult
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Travel and geography, United States travel and geography
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Illustration with 16 color and 105 black and white photographs, and 16 maps. "Gregory Crampton's multi-dimensional portrait - geological, historical,…
scenic, informed with the ecologist's view of man and nature and beautifully illustrated - brings into focus the wonders not only of the Grand Canyon itself but also of the high plateaus to the north that include both Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Adult
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Travel and geography
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'Never less than entertaining ... the book really comes alive.' Mail on Sunday203 countries. A decade of travel. Not a…
single plane in sight. This is the story of one man's journey to be the first to visit every country in the world without flight.When Thor Pedersen set out on the adventure of a lifetime, he couldn't have imagined the people he'd meet and the experiences he'd encounter along the way. But embarking on this epic voyage took him to the brink of his sanity, wiped his funds and tested the relationships he held dear.Over the years he faced grave danger, from encounters with drunken armed soldiers to life-threatening illness and even traversing the high seas, with wild waves destabilising the cargo ship he'd hitched a ride on. He'd sleep on the street one night and dine in the homes of billionaires the next. He visited countries stricken with war-zones, and once had to take an 11,919 km detour, revisiting seven countries, traversing Baluchistan in Pakistan escorted by armed guards because he was denied a visa while in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Life becomes complicated without the luxury of flying.Yet after years of challenges and milestones, Thor achieved something no other human ever has. The Impossible Journey is a triumphant memoir as he invites the world to share in this once in a lifetime adventure. He imparts the lessons, stories and unique perspectives on humanity he learned along the way.
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Sports and games, General non-fiction, Travel and geography
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Since the release of the first edition of Florida’s Paved Bike Trails, the Sunshine State has added more than 200…
miles of multiuse asphalt and concrete paths. This updated edition of the best-selling guide to bicycling in Florida adds twenty-three new trails to an already impressive roster, offering cyclists—as well as rollerbladers, joggers, and walkers—vital details on over sixty trails across Florida. From where to find parking, water, restrooms, and benches, to how to reach nearby beaches, restaurants, museums, and other attractions, the authors expertly guide readers through Florida’s beautiful terrain.
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Animals and wildlife, Travel and geography, Nature
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The Mexican prairie dog is not a dog at all! It's part of the rodent family and is an endangered…
species.A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that includes Spanish vocabulary, a shapes concept, and the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog.A Mexican prairie dog may look like a dog, but it is certainly not a dog. This adorable mammal is actually part of the rodent family.Not a Dog explores the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog, the species' contribution to a healthy ecosystem, and the ways farming has destroyed their habitat and made them an endangered species. Perfect for preschoolers and pre-readers, this charming and informative read-aloud introduces curious kids to one unique animal that is NOT a dog!
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Animals and wildlife, Travel and geography, Nature
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¡Edición en español! ¡El perrito de la pradera mexicano no es un perro en lo absoluto! Es parte de la…
familia de los roedores y es una especie en peligro de extinción. Un divertido y entretenido libro ilustrado de no ficción para niños de 3 a 7 años que presenta el ciclo de vida del perrito de la pradera mexicano y un ingenioso concepto de formas.Spanish language edition! The Mexican prairie dog is not a dog at all! It's part of the rodent family, and is an endangered species.A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that features the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog and clever shapes concept.Un perrito de la pradera mexicano puede parecer un perro, pero ciertamente no lo es. Este mamífero adorable en realidad forma parte de la familia de los roedores.No es un perro explora el ciclo de vida del perrito de la pradera mexicano, la contribución de la especie a un ecosistema sano y las maneras en las cuales la agricultura ha destruido su hábitat y lo ha convertido en una especie en peligro de extinción.Perfecto para niños preescolares o que aún no leen, ¡esta encantadora e informativa lectura en voz alta presenta a niños curiosos un animal único que NO es un perro!A Mexican prairie dog may look like a dog, but it is certainly not a dog. This adorable mammal is actually part of the rodent family.Not a Dog explores the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog, the species' contribution to a healthy ecosystem, and the ways in which farming has destroyed their habitat and made them an endangered species. Perfect for preschoolers and pre-readers, this charming and informative read-aloud introduces curious kids to one unique animal that is NOT a dog!
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European travel and geography, Travel and geography
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Marvel at the Brandenburg Gate, climb the Reichstag's dome, and check out Checkpoint Charlie with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Berlin…
you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for exploring Berlin Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the colorful East Side Gallery and the Memorial of the Berlin Wall to cozy corner biergartens How to connect with local culture: Raise a pint with the locals and sample schnitzel, stroll through hip Prenzlauer Berg, or cruise down the Spree River Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relaxSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Berlin's neighborhoods, as well as day trips to Potsdam, Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, and Wittenberg Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Berlin.Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Germany.
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Travel and geography, United States history, Nature, Environment, Sports and games
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The Last Wild Places of Kansas is a journey into hidden landscapes, written by George Frazier. This fine book seeks…
out remnants of unconscripted natural loveliness within a state. Frazier reclaims the beauty of the understated and forgotten. Adult. Award winner