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The Indus rises in Tibet to flow west across India before turning south through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea. For millennia it has been worshipped as a god; for centuries it has been a route of imperial conquest. Following the mighty river upstream, this highly acclaimed, award-winning travelogue takes the listener on a voyage through 2000 miles of spectacular landscapes and fiercely contested territory, and back through 5000 years of rich and eventful...
2) La Palma
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Una nueva propuesta sostenible para descubrir la isla bonita de de manera responsable. La Palma es un destino ideal para el viajero que busca inmiscuirse en sus paisajes verdes y montañosos, de especies endémicas e increíble orografía. Simply Travellers apuesta a que el viajero y lector sostenible se impregne de la cultura palmera, de sus gentes y tradiciones, de sus paisajes y arquitectura.
La isla de La Palma, la más noroccidental del archipiélago...
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However, in the three hundred years since the school was founded, no organization or individual has achieved real control of the school until our protagonists took the stage in 20030. Between the ages of eighteen and twenty-eight, the second and last stage of human beings on the planet Akapov to acquire knowledge through specialized schools, our protagonists had great joy, sorrow, anger, and sadness, disappointment, and decadence during these ten...
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This field guide dedicated to the wildlife of Rocky Mountain National Park is an information-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to animals, plants, insects and more that reside at Rocky Mountain National Park in a colorful and portable package. Includes more than 200 species, including elk, bighorn sheep, moose, ptrarmigan, pika, American dipper, greenback cutthroat trout, aspen, fairy slipper, Colorado columbine, mountain pine...
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Embark on a delectable journey around the globe with "Culinary Harmony: Savoring Sustainable Gastronomy Across the Globe," a captivating exploration that transcends mere culinary boundaries. Diving into the heart of diverse traditions, this book invites you to savor the kaleidoscope of flavors, history, and innovation that defines our global food landscape.In the opening chapters, discover the art of Culinary Journeys, where anticipation meets unexpected...
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From little-known beauties like Coon Hill and Silver Plume Mountain to classic climbs like Peak 1 and Torreys Peak, Best Summit Hikes Denver to Vail provides detailed, accurate information on more than 60 summits that are within a 1.5-hour drive from the Denver/Boulder metro area. Local author James Dziezynski guides readers to rarely documented peaks and along wonderful adventures that are easy to access yet provide a true wilderness setting in a...
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Embark on a captivating journey through the diverse landscapes, rich history, and cultural tapestry of England with "Exploring England: A Traveler's Guide" by William Jones. This meticulously crafted guide invites you to discover the enchanting corners of this timeless land, from the bustling streets of London to the serene retreats of the Isle of Wight.Dive into the heart of London, where iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and the vibrant energy...
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"This book grills up an enjoyable read for both avid foodies and novice diners alike! Perman's sneak peek into the fascinating history of In-N-Out is as good as the delicious burgers themselves."
-Mario Batali, celebrity chef and author of Molto Italiano
A behind-the-counter look at the fast-food chain that breaks all the rules, Stacy Perman's In-N-Out Burger is the New York Times bestselling inside story of the family behind the California-based...
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The Essential Guide for Hikers, Backpackers, and Equestrians
Yosemite National Park is a hiker's paradise. Many people return time-and-again to experience its multifaceted landscapes. With 800-plus miles of maintained trails and several hundred more just beyond the park's boundaries, the options for exploration are endless. It would take years to visit every corner of the park-yet each trail yields new wonders to admire. Fortunately, expert hiker...
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This prize-winning book is both an illustrated tour of a Tokyo rarely seen in Japan travel guides and an artist's warm, funny, visually rich, and always entertaining graphic memoir. Florent Chavouet, a young graphic artist, spent six months exploring Tokyo while his girlfriend interned at a company there. Each day he would set forth with a pouch full of color pencils and a sketchpad, and visit different neighborhoods. This stunning book records...
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The history of Jackson is filled with gripping tales of horrors and heroism. A recording company founded in the mid-1960s with the expectation of competing with New Orleans and Memphis was a national success, outlasting its better-funded rivals. Known as the "Devil's Backbone," the Natchez Trace is the graveyard for countless travelers slain by the road's numerous serial killers, brigands and land pirates. Yet one mass grave stands above the others:...
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Whether readers are planning a trip to Bali or just fantasizing about one, Journey Through Indonesia makes for an unforgettable Indonesia travel guide. With hundreds of full-color photographs, Journey Through Indonesia takes readers on a tour of the world's most magnificent archipelago, a vast island nation with all the diversity of an entire continent. This vibrantly illustrated book is the perfect introduction to this most colorful of countries,...
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Ever tried to learn Japanese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. Paul’s course teaches you how to speak Japanese more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you’ll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to navigating...
14) Cycling the Erie Canal: A Guide to 360 Miles of Adventure and History Along the Erie Canalway Trail
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An indispensable resource for dedicated cyclists planning to bike across the state or the casual rider looking to take the family out for a couple of hours. Great for walkers, boaters, and auto travelers, too.
The Erie Canalway Trail is a cycling destination for riders of all abilities. Following one of the world's most famous manmade waterways, it spans New York State between Albany and Buffalo. Whether enjoying a leisurely ride from one village...
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In the closing months of the Civil War, General James Wilson led a Union cavalry raid through Alabama and parts of Georgia. Wilson, the young, brash "boy general" of the Union, matched wits against Nathan Bedford Forrest, the South's legendary "wizard of the saddle." Wilson's Raiders swept through cities like Selma, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery, destroying the last remaining industrial production centers of the Confederacy along with any hopes of its...
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"Fans of hauntings and ghost stories who are heading towards San Francisco will love this comprehensive guide to the Bay Area's most eerie spots." -Fabuloustravel.com
Ghost-hunting hobbyist Jeff Dwyer has devised a guide that allows the phantom-seeker in all of us to add spirit sleuthing to our list of typical tourist activities. Ghost Hunter's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area highlights more than one hundred haunted spots in and around San...
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Selamat datang! Welcome to the Indonesian language, people, culture and nation! By completing the 12 lessons in Indonesian for Beginners, you will learn not only to understand, speak, read and write basic Indonesian, but also about many vital aspects of Indonesia's amazingly diverse culture, and about the people and places in its 17,000 islands. This course provides a gateway to understanding the language and the country and helps you to apply what...
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, there's no more valuable tool for mastering the Indonesian language than the Tuttle Indonesian Picture Dictionary. Covering more than 1,500 commonly-used Indonesian words and phrases, author Linda Hibbs provides the Indonesian script along with the words' English definitions in a highly engaging visual way that makes learning a snap. Words are grouped into 38 themes or topics, each containing 35-45 words and...
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Making Out in Indonesian Phrasebook & Dictionary is a fun and accessible guide to Indonesian as it's spoken in real life. Freshly written by Tim Hannigan, whose features and travel articles appear regularly in newspapers and magazines in Indonesia and beyond, this is your guide to modern spoken Indonesian as it is used in everyday interactions in Indonesian today-including many colorful, catchy expressions, Jakarta slang and informal phrases not found...
20) Easy Burmese
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Kenneth Wong, a translator, author, and native Burmese speaker who emigrated to the United States, is the ideal guide for travelers who want to master spoken Burmese-fast. Specially designed for beginning learners who have no prior knowledge of the language, Easy Burmese is fully romanized throughout and focused on conversational rather than written Burmese. For a fraction of the cost of expensive language products, this book introduces all the basics...
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