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  Lonely Planet: Plain Sailing -...

  Rory Goulding

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  With more than a thousand islands and many sheltered bays between them, Croatia’s Adriatic coast is the ideal place to practise the art of sailing – especially for first-timers.

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  The National Geographic Magazine...

  Various Various

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  National Geographic Magazine Volume 3, articles published in 1891 and 1892.South America: Annual Address by the President, Gardiner G. HubbardGeography of the Land: Annual Report by Vice-President Herbert G. OgdenGeography of the Air: Annual Report by Vice-President A. W. GreelyAn Expedition to Mount St. Elias, AlaskaIntroduction. The Southern Coast of AlaskaPart I. Previous Explorations in the St. Elias RegionPart II. Narrative of the St. Elias Expedition of 1890Part III. Sketch of the Geology of the St. Elias RegionPart IV. Glaciers of the St. Elias RegionPart V. Height and Position of Mount St. EliasAppendix A. Official Instructions governing the ExpeditionAppendix B. Report on topographic WorkAppendix C. Report on auriferous Sands from Yakutat bayAppendix D. Report on fossil PlantsThe Cartography and Observations of Bering's First VoyageHeight and Position of Mount St. EliasThe Heart of AfricaReport of Committee on Exploration in AlaskaNotes: La Carte de France, dite de l'Etat MajorPolar RegionsThe crossing of TibetStatistics of Railways in United States

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  Mirror horse

  Tamara Williamson

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  English/Canadian indie musician Tamara Williamson offers an unbridled account of a life in the world of horses. 
  From her first clever little bay pony, Stroller, to brilliant ribbon-winning Fletcher, Tamara Williamson recalls the many significant horses in her life, grappling with what it means to be horse-obsessed and what drives this desire to connect with horses. As Williamson discovers, during the tumultuous years of relationships with people and horses, these complicated equine creatures reflect back to us our best and worst selves. 
  Woven throughout the stories of individual horses in Williamson’s life is her own story of a creative, chaotic, challenging and adventurous life. Raised by an eccentric family, with a distant mother who disappeared into alcoholism and a charismatic father who left one sunny morning with a younger woman, Williamson struggles with dyslexia and a sense of increasing detachment. Horses, and the exacting sport of dressage, provide her with opportunities to connect, sometimes imperfectly. Her drive for accomplishment in equestrian sports, whether as a trainer or a rider, is regularly at odds with the fear that lingers from a traumatic childhood riding accident. 
  While reckoning with the financial and psychological expense of training and competition, and with the multitude of industries that benefit from horses, Williamson never loses sight of the enormous burden of responsibility she feels toward horses and the respect she has for their individual characters, memories and instincts. On the surface, The Mirror Horse is a book about horses—but beyond the bridles and braided manes, Williamson crafts a complex story about courage, family, and the unexpected places where we find a reflection of our souls: As a rider you can confuse yourself with being the teacher, but horses are constantly showing us something important. They are holding up a mirror.

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  Desert Places - A Woman's...

  Robyn Davidson

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  From the bestselling author of Tracks: A travel writer’s memoir of her year with the nomadic Rabari tribe on the border between Pakistan and India.    India’s Thar Desert has been the home of the Rabari herders for thousands of years. In 1990, Australian Robyn Davidson, “as natural a travel writer as she is an adventurer,” spent a year with the Rabari, whose livelihood is increasingly endangered by India’s rapid development (The New Yorker). Enduring the daily hardships of life in the desert while immersed in the austere beauty of the arid landscape, Davidson subsisted on a diet of goat milk, roti, and parasite-infested water. She collided with India’s rigid caste system and cultural idiosyncrasies, confronted extreme sleep deprivation, and fought feelings of alienation amid the nation’s isolated rural peoples—finding both intense suffering and a renewed sense of beauty and belonging among the Rabari family.   Rich with detail and honest in its depictions of cultural differences, Desert Places is an unforgettable story of fortitude in the face of struggle and an ode to the rapidly disappearing way of life of the herders of northwestern India. “Davidson will both disturb and exhilarate readers with the acuity of her observations, the sting of her wit, and the candor of her emotions” (Booklist).  

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  Pipsqueaks - Itsy-Bitsy Felt...

  Sally Dixon

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  Handcraft the tiniest and cutest felt critters imaginable—from blushing bunnies and kitties to a teeny-weeny bear and a dainty dog. 
   
  Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this book will satisfy your appetite for cuteness. A whopping 31 tiny hand-sewn felt projects range from pint-size koalas and elephants to miniature strawberries and ice cream cones. A glossary of stitches and a techniques chapter are included as guides, along with easy-to-follow patterns for each project. You’ll need only a handful of supplies (embroidery floss, felt, a few beads) to bring these adorable critters and accessories to life. The size of the projects makes them perfect for being made into earrings or brooches, too—the cutest new additions to your accessory collection.Patterns for 31 tiny animals and accessories all in one book make this an outstanding valueA glossary, tips, and hand-sewing techniques make these projects friendly even for novice craftersProjects are tiny enough to be transformed into quirky and whimsical jewelry 
   
  “Besides tiny elephants, there are clear and detailed instructions for creating winsome mice, a budgerigar puppet, tiny dogs, bunnies & kittens, plus designs for two different koalas and a platypus in a peekaboo bed . . . In addition to clear patterns and instructions, I found some excellent crafting advice in this book.” —We Bloom Here 
   
  “Quick to make and super cute! There are lots of things in this book to love. I also feel that it would make a great gift for a crafty youngster (don’t forget to throw in some pieces of felt!).” —My Handmade Adventure

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  New Mexico Chiles - History...

  Kelly Culler (Urig)

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  The author and filmmaker known as the “Chile Chica” serves up the pepper’s “role in New Mexico’s history, heritage, culture, and of course, cuisine” (SantaFe.com). 
   
  To some, chile might be considered a condiment, but in New Mexico it takes center stage. Going back four centuries, native tribes, Spanish missionaries, conquistadors and Anglos alike craved capsicum, and chile became infused in the state’s cuisine, culture and heritage. Beloved events like the annual Fiery Foods Show bring together thousands of artisans specializing in chile. The Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University devoutly researches the complexity of chile and releases carefully crafted varieties. Legendary farms like Jimmy Lytle’s in Hatch and Matt Romero’s in Alcalde carry on generations-old practices in the face of dwindling natural resources. Acclaimed restaurants continue to find inspiration in chile, from classic dishes to innovative creations. Join local author and award-winning documentary filmmaker “Chile Chica” Kelly Brinn Urig for the enchanting history of chile. 
   
  “A colorful book loaded with photos, most taken by Urig as she traveled the state interviewing people and tasting traditional foods . . . The Chile Chica and her generation are the future of the chile industry if it’s to survive. Pay attention to them.” —Santa Fe Travelers 
   
   
   
  “For both the film and the book she let chile and the people who grow it and cook it do the talking.” —Albuquerque Journal

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