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Greek to Me

Adventures of the Comma Queen

de Mary Norris ...

“One of the most satisfying accounts of a great passion that I have ever read.” —Vivian Gornick, New York Times Book ReviewMary Norris, The New Yorker’s Comma Queen and best-selling author of Between You & Me, has had a lifelong love affair with words. In Greek to Me, she delivers a delightful paean to the art of self-expression through accounts of her solo adventures in the land of olive trees ... Leer más

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“One of the most satisfying accounts of a great passion that I have ever read.” —Vivian Gornick, New York Times Book ReviewMary Norris, The New Yorker’s Comma Queen and best-selling author of Between You & Me, has had a lifelong love affair with words. In Greek to Me, she delivers a delightful paean to the art of self-expression through accounts of her solo adventures in the land of olive trees
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made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

de Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Leer más

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“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
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SUP: making surfing dreams come true!

How I met big waves and SUP surfing legends and learned to surf after turning 40

de Sergei Gundorov ...

A near-drowning incident in France should have ended the dream. Instead, it became the beginning.From the beaches of Lacanau to the surf breaks of Hawaii, Fiji, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica, the author takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the world of stand-up paddleboarding and surfing. Along the way, he receives guidance from some of the sport's greatest pioneers, including Laird ... Leer más

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A near-drowning incident in France should have ended the dream. Instead, it became the beginning.From the beaches of Lacanau to the surf breaks of Hawaii, Fiji, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica, the author takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the world of stand-up paddleboarding and surfing. Along the way, he receives guidance from some of the sport's greatest pioneers, including Laird
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World Travel

An Irreverent Guide

de Anthony Bourdain, Laurie Woolever ...

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony BourdainAnthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter ... Leer más

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A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony BourdainAnthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter
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Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of North America, Second Edition

de Roger Tory Peterson ...

Series Libro 107 - Peterson Field Guides
A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii.For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds has been a popular and trusted bird watching guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, the ... Leer más

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A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii.For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds has been a popular and trusted bird watching guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, the
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50 States The Ultimate Travel List

The Best Things to See and Do in Every State

de DK Travel ...

See the best of every state.Proud of where you're from? Curious about where you haven't been? 50 States: The Ultimate Travel List is your invitation to discover the most unforgettable things to see, do, and experience across America.From hiking Utah’s red-rock canyons to catching live music in Tennessee, this book showcases the standout experiences that define each state – and the ones you’d never ... Leer más

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See the best of every state.Proud of where you're from? Curious about where you haven't been? 50 States: The Ultimate Travel List is your invitation to discover the most unforgettable things to see, do, and experience across America.From hiking Utah’s red-rock canyons to catching live music in Tennessee, this book showcases the standout experiences that define each state – and the ones you’d never
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Island at the Edge of the World

The Forgotten History of Easter Island

de Mike Pitts ...

**“**A crisp, confident, and convincing new account of the place and its chroniclers" — The New Yorker“A definitive history of the mysteries of Easter Island...compelling...[a] magisterial history.” — New York Times“Revelatory…fascinating… wholly convincing” — Daily Mail (UK)A vital and timely work of historical adventure and reclamation by British archeological scholar Mike Pitts—... ... Leer más

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**“**A crisp, confident, and convincing new account of the place and its chroniclers" — The New Yorker“A definitive history of the mysteries of Easter Island...compelling...[a] magisterial history.” — New York Times“Revelatory…fascinating… wholly convincing” — Daily Mail (UK)A vital and timely work of historical adventure and reclamation by British archeological scholar Mike Pitts—...
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Black Lamb and Grey Falcon

de Rebecca West ...

“Rebecca West’s magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time.” —The New YorkerWritten on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West’s classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon probes the ... Leer más

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“Rebecca West’s magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time.” —The New YorkerWritten on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West’s classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon probes the
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Chaat

Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India: A Cookbook

de Maneet Chauhan, Jody Eddy ...

“A sumptuous whistle-stop tour of India’s diverse food ways. Maneet has penned a love letter to the best of Indian food.”—Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Top Chef and Taste the NationIACP AWARD WINNER • LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Food Network • Salon • Epicurious • Garden & Gun • WiredExplore the ... ... Leer más

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“A sumptuous whistle-stop tour of India’s diverse food ways. Maneet has penned a love letter to the best of Indian food.”—Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Top Chef and Taste the NationIACP AWARD WINNER • LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Food Network • Salon • Epicurious • Garden & Gun • WiredExplore the ...
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The Oregon Trail

A New American Journey

de Rinker Buck ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Winner of the PEN New England Award“Enchanting…A book filled with so much love…Long before Oregon, Rinker Buck has convinced us that the best way to see America is from the seat of a covered wagon.” —The Wall Street Journal“Amazing…A real nonfiction thriller.” —The New York Review of Books“Absorbing…Winning…The many layers in The Oregon Trail... ... Leer más

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Winner of the PEN New England Award“Enchanting…A book filled with so much love…Long before Oregon, Rinker Buck has convinced us that the best way to see America is from the seat of a covered wagon.” —The Wall Street Journal“Amazing…A real nonfiction thriller.” —The New York Review of Books“Absorbing…Winning…The many layers in The Oregon Trail...
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Fluent in 3 Months

How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World

de Benny Lewis ...

Benny Lewis, a renowned polyglot who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World ... Leer más

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Benny Lewis, a renowned polyglot who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World
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Four Seasons in Rome

On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World

de Anthony Doerr ...

From the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize–winning #1 New York Times bestseller All the Light We Cannot See and Cloud Cuckoo Land, a "dazzling" (Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran) travel memoir about art, new parenthood, and adventures in Rome.Anthony Doerr has received many awards—from the New York Public Library, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the American Library ... Leer más

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From the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize–winning #1 New York Times bestseller All the Light We Cannot See and Cloud Cuckoo Land, a "dazzling" (Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran) travel memoir about art, new parenthood, and adventures in Rome.Anthony Doerr has received many awards—from the New York Public Library, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the American Library
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Rick Steves Spain

de Rick Steves ...

Series series Rick Steves Travel Guide
Savor authentic paella, join locals on an evening paseo, or relax on Barcelona’s beaches: experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Spain you’ll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to SpainRick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden... ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Savor authentic paella, join locals on an evening paseo, or relax on Barcelona’s beaches: experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Spain you’ll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to SpainRick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden...
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Learn Indonesian work book (Bahasa Indonesia)

de Paul Werny ...

Takes the student from beginner and teaches them fast and effectively. All lessons are explained in simple plain English so as not to confuse the student with complex English grammar. Topics start with the basic grammar then continue on to include: Introductions Professions Checking into hotels Ordering food Shopping Who, what, where, how, when Directions To like, love Descriptions Directions ... Leer más

$7.87 USD

Takes the student from beginner and teaches them fast and effectively. All lessons are explained in simple plain English so as not to confuse the student with complex English grammar. Topics start with the basic grammar then continue on to include: Introductions Professions Checking into hotels Ordering food Shopping Who, what, where, how, when Directions To like, love Descriptions Directions
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Los errantes

Traducido por Agata Orzeszek Sujak ...

de Olga Tokarczuk ...

Una novela única, ligera y honda a la vez, que indaga en las posibilidades del género para hablar sobre el cuerpo, el mundo y las estrategias siempre insuficientes con que intentamos cartografiarlos.Al principio de Los errantes, la narradora esboza un autorretrato que es también una poética: «A todas luces yo carecía de ese gen que hace que en cuanto se detiene uno en un lugar por un tiempo más o ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Una novela única, ligera y honda a la vez, que indaga en las posibilidades del género para hablar sobre el cuerpo, el mundo y las estrategias siempre insuficientes con que intentamos cartografiarlos.Al principio de Los errantes, la narradora esboza un autorretrato que es también una poética: «A todas luces yo carecía de ese gen que hace que en cuanto se detiene uno en un lugar por un tiempo más o
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Roadside Geology of Oregon

de Marli B Miller ...

Series series Roadside Geology
When the first edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon was published in 1978, it was revolutionary—the first book in a series designed to educate, inspire, and wow nongeologists. Back then, the implications of plate tectonic theory were only beginning to shape geologic research and discussion. Geologists hadn’t yet learned that Oregon’s Klamath and Blue Mountains were pieces of far-traveled island ... Leer más

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When the first edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon was published in 1978, it was revolutionary—the first book in a series designed to educate, inspire, and wow nongeologists. Back then, the implications of plate tectonic theory were only beginning to shape geologic research and discussion. Geologists hadn’t yet learned that Oregon’s Klamath and Blue Mountains were pieces of far-traveled island
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The Father of Glacier National Park

Discoveries and Explorations in His Own Words

de George Bird Grinell, Hugh Grinnell ...

The story of this glorious Montana landmark, told through the journals and letters of the man who fought to conserve it—maps and photos included.With his small group of explorers, George Bird Grinnell discovered and named forty geological features east of the Continental Divide and west of the Blackfeet Reservation. He also happened to be a prolific writer and record-keeper who diligently made ... Leer más

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The story of this glorious Montana landmark, told through the journals and letters of the man who fought to conserve it—maps and photos included.With his small group of explorers, George Bird Grinnell discovered and named forty geological features east of the Continental Divide and west of the Blackfeet Reservation. He also happened to be a prolific writer and record-keeper who diligently made
... Leer más
A Course Called Scotland

Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game

de Tom Coyne ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf DigestFrom the author of A Course Called Home comes a heartfelt and humorous golf travel memoir that celebrates his quest to play on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves.**For much of his adult life, bestselling author Tom Coyne has been chasing a golf ball around the globe. When he was in ... Leer más

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf DigestFrom the author of A Course Called Home comes a heartfelt and humorous golf travel memoir that celebrates his quest to play on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves.**For much of his adult life, bestselling author Tom Coyne has been chasing a golf ball around the globe. When he was in
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All You Need Is Flights

How Kintsugi, Moai, and Volcano Pizza Helped Me Make More Solo Travel Magic

de Jen Ruiz ...

In All You Need Is Flights, Jen Ruiz transforms an unexpected breakup into a gift: the catalyst for an inner journey toward greater self-worth through another year of solo travel adventures.A major life transformation starting on your thirtieth birthday, leading to an entirely different and exciting new career? Jen Ruiz (aka @jenonajetplane) has been there and done just that … and shared that ... Leer más

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In All You Need Is Flights, Jen Ruiz transforms an unexpected breakup into a gift: the catalyst for an inner journey toward greater self-worth through another year of solo travel adventures.A major life transformation starting on your thirtieth birthday, leading to an entirely different and exciting new career? Jen Ruiz (aka @jenonajetplane) has been there and done just that … and shared that
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A Training School for Elephants

de Sophy Roberts ...

An informative, well-researched retracing of a colonial-era African expedition that brings alive the preposterous “grab for Africa,” from the acclaimed author of The Lost Pianos of SiberiaIn 1879, King Leopold II of Belgium launched an ambitious plan to plunder Africa’s resources. The key to cracking open the continent, or so he thought, was its elephants — if only he could train them. And so he ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

An informative, well-researched retracing of a colonial-era African expedition that brings alive the preposterous “grab for Africa,” from the acclaimed author of The Lost Pianos of SiberiaIn 1879, King Leopold II of Belgium launched an ambitious plan to plunder Africa’s resources. The key to cracking open the continent, or so he thought, was its elephants — if only he could train them. And so he
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Hikes of Newfoundland

de Katie Broadhurst, Alexandra Fortin, Fred Hoillingshurst, Mary Smyth ...

"From a former Viking settlement on the Northern Peninsula to the award-winning paths that make up East Coast Trail on the Avalon Peninsula, Hikes of Newfoundland is a must-have guide to the must-do walks and hikes for those who wish to explore this unique, historic island. Suitable for hikers of all levels, this book offers an overview of over 150 trails, including length, elevation, and ... Leer más

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"From a former Viking settlement on the Northern Peninsula to the award-winning paths that make up East Coast Trail on the Avalon Peninsula, Hikes of Newfoundland is a must-have guide to the must-do walks and hikes for those who wish to explore this unique, historic island. Suitable for hikers of all levels, this book offers an overview of over 150 trails, including length, elevation, and
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Metronome

A History of Paris from the Underground Up

de Loránt Deutsch ...

A fascinating history of Paris through the lens of the city's iconic Metro system—a phenomenal bestseller in France—"An entertaining guide, full of anecdotes about the hidden treasures of the capital" ( Livres Hebdo )."I loved this book. . . . [It] invites you to go and see what remains of Parisian history in the Paris of today." ― Art Souilleurs (5 Stars)Did you know that... ... Leer más

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A fascinating history of Paris through the lens of the city's iconic Metro system—a phenomenal bestseller in France—"An entertaining guide, full of anecdotes about the hidden treasures of the capital" ( Livres Hebdo )."I loved this book. . . . [It] invites you to go and see what remains of Parisian history in the Paris of today." ― Art Souilleurs (5 Stars)Did you know that...
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Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest

de Mark Turner, Ellen Kuhlmann ...

Series series A Timber Press Field Guide
Ideal for hikers, foragers, and plant lovers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live.Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest is a comprehensive field guide to commonly found woody plants in the region. It features introductory chapters on the native landscape and plant entries that detail the family, scientific and common name, flowering seasons, and size. ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Ideal for hikers, foragers, and plant lovers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live.Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest is a comprehensive field guide to commonly found woody plants in the region. It features introductory chapters on the native landscape and plant entries that detail the family, scientific and common name, flowering seasons, and size.
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Last Breath

The Limits of Adventure

de Peter Stark ...

Sudden, extreme deaths have always fascinated us-- and now more than ever as athletes and travelers rise to the challenges of high-risk sports and journeys on the edge. In this spellbinding book, veteran travel and outdoor sports writer Peter Stark reenacts the dramas of what happens inside our bodies, our minds, and our souls when we push ourselves to the absolute limits of human endurance ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Sudden, extreme deaths have always fascinated us-- and now more than ever as athletes and travelers rise to the challenges of high-risk sports and journeys on the edge. In this spellbinding book, veteran travel and outdoor sports writer Peter Stark reenacts the dramas of what happens inside our bodies, our minds, and our souls when we push ourselves to the absolute limits of human endurance
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