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Moon Spotlight Louisville and the Bourbon Trail: 2011
By Theresa Dowell Blackinton. 2011
Moon Spotlight Louisville & the Bourbon Trail is an 80-page compact guide covering Kentucky's biggest city, Louisville, and the meandering…
Bourbon Trail-from historic Bardstown to the state's capital city, Frankfort. Author Theresa Dowell Blackinton offers her seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating these charming destinations uncomplicated and enjoyable.Gaia Calls
By Wade Doak. 2012
Wade Doak is one of the world's leading marine explorers. In Gaia Calls he takes his readers on a unforgettable…
journey. From his first discovery of the sunken treasure of the Elingamite, to life as a young man in the Solomon Islands living among the islanders, to years of dolphin research, diving adventures, and his discovery of interspecies communication. With patience, focus, and respect he shares his knowledge and love for the natural world, and leads his readers to a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all life. A fascinating and engaging document of a life well lived.Havana Fever
By Peter Bush, Leonardo Padura. 2005
Havana Fever
By Peter Bush, Leonardo Padura. 2005
Havana Black
By Peter Bush, Leonardo Padura. 1998
Havana Black
By Peter Bush, Leonardo Padura. 1998
Rick Steves Snapshot Reykjavík
By Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt. 2018
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Reykjav …
k In this slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Iceland you ll get Rick s firsthand up-to-date advice on the best sights restaurants and hotels in Reykjav k You ll sample deliciously fresh seafood visit the Icelandic Symphony and pick up a cozy Nordic sweater as a souvenir Rick also covers day trips to nearby destinations like the Golden Circle and South Coast with helpful maps and self-guided tours to keep you on track You ll learn to travel smart and get around like a local as you journey through Viking history at the Saga Museum soak in the famous Blue Lagoon Hot Springs and admire Iceland s classic and modern architecture More than just reviews and directions Rick Steves Snapshot Reykjav k is truly a tour guide in your pocket Exploring beyond Reykjav k Pick up Rick Steves Iceland for in-depth coverage detailed itineraries and important planning information for a countrywide trip Want to extend your adventure Check out Rick Steves EuropeLost Restaurants of Knoxville (American Palate)
By Paula A. Johnson. 2017
Over the past 225 years, Knoxville dining has come full circle—from early taverns and saloons to upscale continental cuisine and…
back to the roots of local eating experiences. Greek immigrants Frank and George Regas founded the legendary Regas Restaurant, which operated for 90 years, spreading culinary influence throughout the entire city. Early country music stars frequented Harold’s Deli while visiting the city to perform on Tennessee’s first live radio shows. Guests from around the world sat 266 feet in the air at the Sunsphere Restaurant, a fine dining establishment run by the Hardee’s Corporation during Knoxville’s World’s Fair. Discover these and many more fascinating stories as author and historian Paula Johnson dives back in time through the stories of the city’s great restaurants.New Horizons: The Art Of Wandering
By Shirin Sahba. 2018
This vibrant and entrancing book invites readers on a journey around the world. Artist and globetrotter Shirin Sahba celebrates the…
diversity of people, places, and traditions, and revels in the joy of the journey itself. In exquisitely detailed paintings, she captures fleeting moments and small treasures—a brightly colored sari fluttering in the breeze, a mother and child enjoying gelatos on a hot Italian day, the mesmerizing pattern of an antique Chinese carpet. Along the way, the artist shares reflections, inspirations, and stories, immersing readers in each new landscape. This ebook is perfect for nomads, graduates, retirees, or anyone setting off in search of their own new horizons.Natural Heritage of Japan
By Malcolm Cooper, Abhik Chakraborty, Kuniyasu Mokudai, Mahito Watanabe, Shamik Chakraborty. 2018
This volume brings together the geological, geomorphological and ecological aspects of Japan's natural heritage, arguing for dynamic conservation of such…
heritage and explaining their key characteristics in an accessible format for general readers. Sites from World Heritage Properties (Natural), UNESCO Global Geoparks, and National Parks of Japan representing key facets of this heritage are analyzed in depth, and the text is supplemented with color photographs and useful information for potential travelers. The volume is divided into thematic sections that help understand the diversity of Japan's natural heritage, with supplementary information on conservation, tourism trends, local culture and lifestyles. In addition, chapters analyzing nature's mechanisms that engender diverse heritage landscapes and conservation/sustainable management schemes make this volume a valuable resource for both general readers and those with more specialized interests.Natural Heritage of Japan
By Malcolm Cooper, Abhik Chakraborty, Kuniyasu Mokudai, Mahito Watanabe, Shamik Chakraborty. 2018
This volume brings together the geological, geomorphological and ecological aspects of Japan's natural heritage, arguing for dynamic conservation of such…
heritage and explaining their key characteristics in an accessible format for general readers. Sites from World Heritage Properties (Natural), UNESCO Global Geoparks, and National Parks of Japan representing key facets of this heritage are analyzed in depth, and the text is supplemented with color photographs and useful information for potential travelers. The volume is divided into thematic sections that help understand the diversity of Japan's natural heritage, with supplementary information on conservation, tourism trends, local culture and lifestyles. In addition, chapters analyzing nature's mechanisms that engender diverse heritage landscapes and conservation/sustainable management schemes make this volume a valuable resource for both general readers and those with more specialized interests.Lost Province: Adventures in a Moldovan Family
By Stephen Henighan. 2002
Stephen Henighan, a Romanian grammar book and hours of language tapes under his belt, billets with a family as an…
English teacher in Moldova, a country born from the dismantling of Romania during World War II. As a Westerner in this "lost province" and former Soviet republic, Henighan feels he’s an unnerving disappointment for many Moldovans, especially to the MTV-addicted, twenty-year-old Andrei.The Great Northern Canada Bucket List: One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences
By Robin Esrock. 2016
Following a car accident in Vancouver, Robin Esrock set off on a worldwide expedition to tick off the many items…
on his personal bucket list. More than one hundred countries later, he realized that missing among his extraordinary adventures was his adopted home: Canada. Welcome to Robin’s acclaimed journey to discover the bucket-list-worthy experiences that define a nation. Travelling across Canada’s vast northern territories, Robin was delighted to find unique adventures for both visitors and locals alike. Through his discovery of nature, culture, history, food, and a few quirky tidbits of Canadiana, Robin's personal quest to tick off the exceptional destinations and activities of the North pack in enough adventure for a lifetime. Accompanied by recommendations, and with bonus content available online, discover one-of-a-kind experiences in Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Categorized by territory, The Great Northern Canada Bucket List will give you a first-hand perspective on: Camping in the High Arctic. Crossing the Northwest Passage. Watching wild beluga whales play at your feet. Tasting muktuk and Arctic char. Dogsledding with a Yukon Quest legend. Flying with Buffalo Air. Swallowing the Sourtoe Cocktail. ... and much more!Treasure and Intrigue: The Legacy of Captain Kidd
By Graham Harris. 2002
Three hundred years ago, Captain Kidd was hanged for piracy, but before died he claimed to have hidden a vast…
fortune in the Indies. In the years since, maps to the fabled island have appeared and there have been many attempts to recover that treasure. This book examines Kidd’s life against the backdrop of piracy in the Indian Ocean and concludes that there is much to justify his claim, and even more to his story - a life of piracy thrust upon him by noble backers, men who broke their own laws and then let him die for their crimes.Missouri at War (Postcard History Series)
By Jeremy Paul Amick. 2017
The Show-Me State possesses an enduring military heritage that unfolded several decades before it became a state in 1821 and…
stretches forth to the present day. Missouri has molded many notable military leaders, such as Gen. John J. Pershing, the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. It has been the site of a Spanish fort, built in the area that is now downtown St. Louis, and serves as the home of the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. These people and memorials continue to generate reminders to its citizens of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have fought on behalf of the state and nation.Around Denver (Images of America)
By Matt Boles, Jason L. Harpe. 2016
Denver, known locally as "Denver of the East," is an unincorporated area in eastern Lincoln County, North Carolina, that was…
originally named "Dry Pond" after a small pond at the intersection of Highway 16 and Campground Road that always dried up during the hottest summer months. Prof D. Matt Thompson, principal at Rock Spring Seminary, led the effort to rename the area after the booming Colorado capital to attract railroad planners whose lines could provide an economic boost to trading and commerce. The area was officially renamed in January 1875. Around Denver are communities such as Triangle, Lowesville, Machpelah, Catawba Springs, Iron Station, and Pumpkin Center, whose names are as significant as the industries and sons and daughters that they birthed and raised.Hidden History of the Upper Rio Grande
By Carol Ann Wetherill, Sandra Wagner. 2017
Home to long-forgotten mining towns, defunct fisheries and neglected cabins, the turbulent headwaters of the Upper Rio Grande conceal a…
largely unknown history. Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys brought their legendary Texas swing to Crooked Creek Canyon’s S Lazy U barn dance, while a comedy of errors unfolded around the ranch’s secret still. Obstetrician Dr. MaryAnn Faunce, the daughter of an abolitionist and suffragette, made house calls as a real-life Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Rough-and-tumble miners drawn to Creede’s silver boom found accommodations ranging from the primitive to the opulent, though none as enduring as the Creede Hotel. Upper Rio Grande native Carol Ann Wetherill and author Sandra Wagner preserve and celebrate the pioneering spirit that defined the early days in this obscure corner of southern Colorado.Rick Steves Snapshot Dubrovnik (Rick Steves Snapshot)
By Cameron Hewitt. 2016
You can count on Rick Steves for what you really need to know when traveling in Dubrovnik In this slim…
guide excerpted from Rick Steves Croatia Slovenia you ll get Rick s firsthand up-to-date advice on the best sights restaurants and hotels in Dubrovnik and beyond With Rick s advice you ll stroll the Stradun Promenade take a cable car to the top of Mount Srd and sip cocktails at a cliffside bar Rick covers day trips throughout the region as well including Kotor in Montenegro Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina and island and mainland destinations in Croatia with helpful maps and self-guided tours to keep you on track You ll learn to travel smart and get around like a local as you hike through Mljet National Park shop for unique goods at the Turkish-style bazaar in Mostar and relax on the beach along the Budva Riviera More than just reviews and directions Rick Steves Snapshot Dubrovnik is truly a tour guide in your pocket Spending more time in the area Pick up Rick Steves Croatia Slovenia for in-depth coverage detailed itineraries and important planning information for a multi-country tripRomancing the East
By Jerry Hopkins. 2013
From the time of Marco Polo's trek across the Central Asian desert to the empire of the mighty Kahn, no…
other place on earth, not the languid South Pacific or even deepest, darkest Africa has so challenged and enchanted the Western imagination as have the fabled lands of the East!However soaked in blood its history and no matter how unsettling its social conditions and poverty, Asia has never lost its irresistible attraction or mystic. Asia has long been an inspiration for Western novelists, so much so that more than 5000 novels have been set in Asia in the English language alone. Storied names like Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad, Pearl S. Buck, George Orwell, Graham Greene, E.M. Forster and many more have used their experiences in Asia as a vibrant backdrop for some of the world's most famous works of literature.In Romancing the East, best-selling author Jerry Hopkins combines his research and his own experiences as a longtime expatriate with an intimate knowledge of Asia in offering us a unique perspective on the impact of Eastern culture in Western literature.A Goodfella's Guide to New York: Your Personal Tour Through the Mob's Notorious Haunts, Hair-Raising Crime Scenes, and Infamous Hot Spots
By Henry Hill, Bryon Schreckengost. 2003
Fans of Henry Hill, New York, or pop culture won't want to be without this gritty, funny, and informative guide…
through the underbelly of the world's greatest city--a personal tour of the mob's notorious haunts, hair-raising crime scenes, and infamous hot spots.