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  The Panorama of the City of New...

  Marc H. Miller, Kenneth T....

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  The first book to celebrate the miniature-scale model The Panorama of the City of New York.
  An awe-inspiring metropolis in miniature, The Panorama of the City of New York has achieved cult-like status with New Yorkers and serves as a locus of memory for visitors from around the globe. This is the first book to fully celebrate The Panorama, featuring accessible text and photographs of its conception, creation, and enjoyment.
  The Panorama was one of the most successful attractions at the 1964–65 World's Fair, with millions enjoying what was billed as an indoor helicopter tour of New York. Comprising an area of 9,335 square feet and built to a scale of 1:1200 (where one inch equals 100 feet), the original 1964 mini city was updated multiple times before its last renovation in 1992. Within the 320 square miles of New York City represented on The Panorama, you can find 850,000 buildings, more than 100 bridges, and almost all of the city's parks and streets.
  Now part of the permanent exhibition at the Queens Museum, the Panorama brings the magic of New York to life to thousands of visitors each year.

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  Death-bed

  Thomas Hood

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  Thomas Hood  was an English poet, author, and humourist, best known for poems such as The Bridge of Sighs and The Song of the Shirt. Hood wrote regularly for The London Magazine, the Athenaeum, and Punch. He later published a magazine largely consisting of his own works. Hood, never robust, lapsed into invalidism by the age of 41 and died at the age of 45. William Michael Rossetti in 1903 called him "the finest English poet" between the generations of Shelley and Tennyson. - Summary by Wikipedia

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  Mountain Survival Stories:...

  Amazing True Stories

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Experience the most harrowing mountain climbing disasters in history through gripping firsthand accounts and meticulous research. Journey into the death zone where split-second decisions mean the difference between life and death, and where the world's highest peaks become frozen graveyards. From the catastrophic 1996 Everest storm that claimed eight lives to K2's deadliest season in 1986, these true survival stories reveal the brutal reality of high-altitude mountaineering. Discover what drove climbers like Rob Hall and Scott Fischer to make fatal decisions, how Beck Weathers survived being left for dead twice, and why thirteen climbers perished on K2 in a single season. Each chapter unveils the human drama behind famous climbing tragedies, exploring summit fever, commercial expedition dangers, and the devastating consequences when ambition overrides judgment. Learn about legendary mountaineers, miraculous survivals, and the bodies that remain on these peaks as permanent monuments to human determination and folly. Through dramatic narratives of blizzards, avalanches, altitude sickness, and impossible rescues, this audiobook examines what compels people to risk everything for a few moments at the top of the world. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and anyone fascinated by extreme survival stories and the limits of human endurance.

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  Top of the World - Surviving the...

  Martin Hibbert, Fiona Duffy, Dan...

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  Martin Hibbert was left paralysed from the waist down by the Manchester Arena bombing which killed twenty-two people on 22 May 2017. Martin’s teenage daughter Eve was one of the 940 injured, in Eve’s case, gravely. The dad from Bolton has since become a leading campaigner both for victims of the atrocity and those with spinal cord injuries. 
  Determined to make a difference he took on the ultimate challenge, scaling Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair, becoming the second paraplegic to do so, and raising a million pounds for charity. Reaching the summit, on 13 June 2022 Martin, who was the closest person to the bomber to survive, said, ‘I’ve often wondered why I was saved. Now I know why. It was for this moment.’ 
  This is Martin’s incredible story. 
  'Everything about this extraordinary story is as inspiring as it is humbling' Ben Fogle

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  How to Trek Manaslu Mountains in...

  HowExpert, Rebecca Friedberg

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  Have you ever Imagined walking from village to village in the majestic and breathtaking mountains of Nepal? Did you want to learn and be immersed in Nepali culture? Or was it a dream you've had since you were young?  
  Whatever your reason may be, I'm sure you're excited and perhaps nervous about embarking on your first trek in Nepal.  
  You have every reason to be excited! Trekking gives you a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll treasure for years to come. Through this incredible journey, you'll be humbled by nature and the people you meet. You might even uncover things about yourself!  
  Only in Nepal will you trek through different landscapes before you reach snowcapped mountains. You can see wildlife ranging from monkeys to snow leopards.  
  You'll meet and bond with like-minded people who made the journey with you through the mountains. You might even become friends with your guide.  
  If you're seriously thinking about trekking through the mountains of Nepal, then this quick guide is exactly what you need.  
  This audiobook covers the following topics: Choosing a trek Independent and guided trekking Selecting a guide or trekking companion Where and what gear to buy What to expect on the trek My own day-by-day accountAnd much more 
  Although this audiobook's main focus is on the Manaslu Mountains, the advice and guidance can be used for whichever trek you choose! 
  About the expert: Rebecca Friedberg graduated from The Ohio State University in 2017 where she pursed a degree in classical languages and a minor in business administration. After graduating, she traveled the world solo for six months.  
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  Bay Curious - Exploring the...

  Olivia Allen-Price

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  Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike. 
   
   
   
  Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really created in the East Bay? Bay Curious brings you the answers to these questions and much more through fun and fascinating deep-dives into hidden gems of Bay Area trivia, history, and culture. 
   
   
   
  Based on the award-winning KQED podcast of the same name, Bay Curious brings a fresh eye to some of its most popular pieces and expands to cover stories unique to this book. With subjects ranging from Marin's redwood forests to the Winchester Mystery House, from the Black Panther Party's school program to the invention of the Mai Tai, Bay Curious gives you the entertaining and informative, weird and wonderful true stories of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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