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  Travels in Alaska

  John Muir

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  In 1879 John Muir went to Alaska for the first time. Its stupendous living glaciers aroused his unbounded interest, for they enabled him to verify his theories of glacial action. Again and again he returned to this continental laboratory of landscapes. The greatest of the tide-water glaciers appropriately commemorates his name. Upon this book of Alaska travels, all but finished before his unforeseen departure, John Muir expended the last months of his life. (Summary by William Frederic Bade)

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  Under Asian Skies - Three years...

  Sam Manicom

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  Sam Manicom set off from the UK aiming to spend a year riding the length of Africa on a motorcycle; as told in his first book, Into Africa. This challenging first year was such fun that, in spite of a 17 bone fracture accident, being arrested, and being shot at, he decided not to head for home as planned. He finds passage on a container ship from South Africa to Australia, and a new adventure begins. 
  In Sam’s second book Under Asian Skies you’ll find yourself immersed in an enchanting mix of drama, majesty, laughter, mystery, love, and his usual disasters. Sometimes a traveller’s plans simply don’t work out as intended, but for Sam every mishap is the beginning of a unique adventure; silver linings do exist. 
  You’ll travel on a journey across the vastness of Australia, through the twists and turns of New Zealand, and on up into the exotic lands of South East Asia. You’ll ride dusty back roads, ease along rugged dramatic coastlines, and through history and cultures. Work with fruit pickers, sit under the desert stars with a blond-haired aborigine, and cross paths with a runaway from the police. How is Sam’s life saved by a Thai prostitute? And smugglers? Did he really find relatives in the steamy Sumatran jungle? 
  Soak up the magical scents and sounds as the journey continues on through India and Nepal.. This heart-warming tale will take you on Himalayan mountain roads and paddling through the orange glow of the dawn on the River Ganges. Meet the people who live in villages little changed since the Middle Ages, and share chai with strangers. You’ll explore the dramatic organised chaos of the grand cites of India, and ride the historic Grand Trunk Road. Travel on through the drama of Pakistan and into the very surprising Iran. Ride the Turkish mountains in winter and head on up into Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary.  
  This is a three-year journey where every day really is an adventure.

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  Stories in Stone: New York - A...

  Doug Keister

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  Discover history and beauty in the graveyards of Gotham: “Keister has done for cemetery exploration what Audubon did for birding.”—Sunset Magazine   With Stories in Stone: New York, the author presents cemetery buffs with stunning photographs, fascinating text, and easy GPS directions for locating gracious architecture, fabulous artwork, and memorable gravesites of famous and not-so-famous area “residents” residing peacefully in its beautiful cemeteries.   This fact-filled guide covers Green-Wood (part of “The Big Four”), churchyards & resting places in both Manhattan and the outer boroughs, and even the pet cemetery in Hartsdale. This unique take on New York’s landmarks is a collection of fascinating stories and images, including information on cemetery symbols, funerary architecture, secret societies and clubs, people, and even their dogs.

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  Unlock the Secrets of the...

  Ida Logadottir

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  This Icelandic language course spanning six sessions is designed for beginners looking to understand the basics of the Icelandic language. This course is created to help learners acquire a strong foundation in the language by focusing on core words and phrases that are essential and frequently used in everyday conversation. 
  The course is structured to make learning fun, engaging, and interactive. It starts by introducing the learner to basic Icelandic words and phrases, and gradually builds up the vocabulary and grammar as the sessions progress. 
  Each module in the course focuses on a specific theme such as introducing oneself, asking for directions, ordering food, etc. This helps learners to build a practical vocabulary that they can use in their daily lives. 
  Learners can get an authentic feel of the language and understand its pronunciation and intonation. The course is suitable for self-study and can be accessed on-the-go, making it ideal for busy learners who want to learn at their own pace. 
  In conclusion, the Icelandic language course is a comprehensive, audio-based course designed to help beginners master the basics of the language and build a strong foundation for further language learning. With its engaging and interactive approach, learners can develop the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in Icelandic using vocabulary that can be readily put to use.

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  Strange Stones - Dispatches from...

  Peter Hessler

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  Full of unforgettable figures and an unrelenting spirit of adventure, Strange Stones is a far-ranging, thought-provoking collection of Peter Hessler’s best reportage—a dazzling display of the powerful storytelling, shrewd cultural insight, and warm sense of humor that are the trademarks of his work.Over the last decade, as a staff writer for The New Yorker and the author of three books, Peter Hessler has lived in Asia and the United States, writing as both native and knowledgeable outsider in these two very different regions. This unusual perspective distinguishes Strange Stones, which showcases Hessler’s unmatched range as a storyteller. “Wild Flavor” invites readers along on a taste test between two rat restaurants in South China. One story profiles Yao Ming, basketball star and China’s most beloved export, another David Spindler, an obsessive and passionate historian of the Great Wall. In “Dr. Don,” Hessler writes movingly about a small-town pharmacist and his relationship with the people he serves.While Hessler’s subjects and locations vary, subtle but deeply important thematic links bind these pieces—the strength of local traditions, the surprising overlap between apparently opposing cultures, and the powerful lessons drawn from individuals who straddle different worlds.

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  Oracle Bones - A Journey Through...

  Peter Hessler

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  A century ago, outsiders saw China as a place where nothing ever changes. Today the country has become one of the most dynamic regions on earth. In Oracle Bones, Peter Hessler explores the human side of China's transformation, viewing modern-day China and its growing links to the Western world through the lives of a handful of ordinary people. In a narrative that gracefully moves between the ancient and the present, the East and the West, Hessler captures the soul of a country that is undergoing a momentous change before our eyes.

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