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  A Girls' Guide to the Islands

  Suzanne Kamata

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  Suzanne Kamata lived in Japan for more than half of her life, yet she had never explored the small nearby islands of the Inland Sea. The islands are noted for displaying artwork created by prominent, and sometimes curious, international artists and sculptors: Naoshima’s wealth of museums, including one devoted to 007, Yayoi Kusama’s polka dot pumpkins, Kazuo Katase’s blue teacup, and a monster rising out of a well on the hour in Sakate, called “Anger at the Bottom of the Sea”—to name a few.  Spurred by her teen-aged daughter Lilia’s interest in art and adventure, Kamata sets out to show her the islands’ treasures. Mother and daughter must confront several barriers on their adventure. Lilia is deaf and uses a wheelchair. It is not always easy to get onto — or off of — the islands, not to mention the challenges of language, culture, and a generation gap.

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  The Encantadas

  Herman Melville

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  The Encantadas (or Enchanted Isles), is a series of ten descriptive sketches, and a reminiscence from Melville's sailor days revealing the ecologically pristine Galapagos Islands as both enchanting and horrifying. Containing some of Melville's most memorable prose, The Encantadas were a critical success at a time when Melville's fortunes were down. After publication, the New York Dispatch cited the chapters as universally considered among the most interesting papers of that popular Magazine, and each successive chapter was read with avidity by thousands. The reviewer called the sketches a sort of mixture of 'Mardi' and 'Robinson Crusoe'--though far more interesting than the first named work.

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  The Maurya Empire - History of...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Maurya Empire was a South Asian Iron Age historic empire centered in Magadha, created by Chandragupta Maurya in the year 322 before Christ and lasting till 185 before Christ in a loose-knit way. The conquest of the Indo-Gangetic Plain focused the Maurya Empire, and Pataliputra functioned as its capital city (modern-day Patna). Beyond this royal core, the empire's geographical reach was limited by the dedication of army leaders who ruled the armed cities that dot the landscape. 
  Other than for the far south, the empire briefly controlled the significant city centers and arteries of the Indian subcontinent throughout Ashoka's rule (which was from around 268 to 232 before Christ). 
  After Ashoka's reign, it sank for practically 50 years before liquifying in 185 before Christ with the murder of Brihadratha by Pushyamitra Shunga and the facility of the Shunga dynasty in Magadha. 
  Let’s explore the details of this empire that’s relatively unknown in the west, but certainly something people in South Asia are often familiar with.

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  Hooked on Hiking: Northern...

  Ann Marie Brown

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  Experience the grandeur and beauty of Northern California’s nature preserves and national parks with this informative hiking guide. 
   
  Take a hike and discover Northern California’s breathtaking parks, forests, and more. With detailed topographic maps and instructions for fifty easy to moderate hikes, Hooked on Hiking: Northern California is your ultimate guide to exploring the rich and diverse natural landscapes of this breathtaking region. 
   
  Hikes include: 
   
  Yosemite 
   
  Muir Woods 
   
  Redwoods National Park 
   
  Napa Valley 
   
  And much more!

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  Smart Travel Bundle 2 in 1...

  J.F. Addyson, Jan Zowell

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  Smart Travel Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The Traveler's Gift and Travel With KidsAre you looking to plan a trip, but aren’t sure how to get started? Worried that you’ll make a huge mistake that’ll cost you? Planning a trip can certainly be a daunting task for inexperienced travelers, but it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Becoming a savvy traveler takes experience and countless mistakes. It often involves getting lost, spending over budget, and suffering through lousy accommodations or poor service. If you have kids, travelling can be a bit tricky but it doesn’t have to be if you plan carefully. Some actually postpone travelling because of kids but even though there are certainly some challenges when you have kids, it should stop you from abandoning travel plans. You can still make it fun and enjoyable.This bundle will teach you expert tips and advice on how to become a savvy traveler. You will learn all the tips from planning to booking and how to save money in your travels. You will also learn the mistakes you need to avoid when travelling for a stress-free vacation.This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. The Traveler's Gift: The Ultimate Guide on How to Become a Savvy Traveler, Learn Expert Travel Tips and Start Travelling Like a Pro2. Travel With Kids: The Essential Guide On How You Can Entertain Your Kids While Travelling, Learn the Perfect Travel Games You Can Play During Travel With Your FamilyGet your copy of Smart Travel 3 in 1 Bundle today!

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  Hidden History of the Florida Keys

  Laura Albritton, Jerry Wilkinson

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  “Seldom-told tales of the ‘lively and unusual cast of historic figures’ who helped shape the Florida Keys from the 1820s through the 1960s.”—Keys News   The Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. In the nineteenth century, uncompromising individuals fought duels and plotted political upsets. During the Civil War, a company of “Key West Avengers” escaped their Union-occupied city to join the Confederacy by sailing through the Bahamas. In the early twentieth century, black Bahamians founded a town of their own, while railway engineers went up against the U.S. Navy in a bid to complete the Overseas Railroad. When Prohibition came to the Keys, one defiant woman established a rum-running empire that dominated South Florida.    Join Laura Albritton and Jerry Wilkinson as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more, from the colorful history of these islands.Includes photos

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