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A Year in the World [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Frances Mayes
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The author who unforgettably captured the experience of starting a new life in Tuscany in bestselling travel memoirs expands her horizons to immerse herself--and her readers--in the sights, aromas, and treasures of twelve new special places. A Year in the World is vintage Frances Mayes--a celebration of the allure of travel, of serendipitous pleasures found in unlikely locales, of memory woven into the present, and of a joyous sense of quest. An ideal travel companion, Frances Mayes brings to th... more info>>
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Adventure Divas: Searching the Globe for a New Kind of Herione [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Holly Morris
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Holly Morris is the founder of Adventure Divas, Inc., a multimedia production company, and is executive producer and writer/director of the award-winning prime-time PBS documentary series Adventure Divas. She is the former editorial director of Seal Press and the editor of two fishing anthologies, A Different Angle and Uncommon Waters. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, Ms., Outside, and numerous anthologies and on abcnews.com. When she's not writing or producing televis... more info>>
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An Embarrassment of Mangoes [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Ann Vanderhoof
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Under the Tuscan Sun meets the wide-open sea ... An Embarrassment of Mangoes is a delicious chronicle of leaving the type-A lifestyle behind--and discovering the seductive secrets of life in the Caribbean. Who hasn't fantasized about chucking the job, saying goodbye to the rat race, and escaping to some exotic destination in search of sun, sand, and a different way of life? Canadians Ann Vanderhoof and her husband, Steve did just that. In the mid 1990s, they were driven, forty-something professi... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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An Italian Affair [Secure Adobe PDF]
by Laura Fraser
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When Laura Fraser's husband leaves her for his high school sweetheart, she takes off, on impulse, for Italy, hoping to leave some of her sadness behind. There, on the island of Ischia, she meets M., an aesthetics professor from Paris with an oversized love of life. What they both assume will be a casual vacation tryst turns into a passionate, transatlantic love affair, as they rendezvous in London, Marrakech, Milan, the Aeolian Islands, and San Francisco. Each encounter is a delirious immersion ... more info>> (Published: 2001)
Words: 70000 - Reading Time: 200-280 min.
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Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts & Nevis Alive [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Paris Permenter
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These sunny islands offer glorious beaches, delightful restaurants, exciting nightlife and a wealth of great places to stay, many right on the sand. Join this husband-and-wife team as they show you the very best of these islands. "Dawn to Dusk" sections focus on the best daytime delights, such as terrific watersports, sightseeing, white sand beaches and fascinating museums. "After Dark" sections take you to the best nightclubs, piano bars, cocktail lounges and beach cookouts. Hundreds of places ... more info>> (Published: 2001)
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Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Alive Guide [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Harriet Greenberg
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A thorough revision--now with color photos throughout--of this comprehensive guide to the popular ABC islands, located just off the Venezuelan coast. Discover the quiet life of Bonaire, gamble away at Aruba's casino, hit the high-style designer clothing stores in Curacao, and relax on the glorious white beaches of all three! Here is the ultimate guide to discovering the high life and cool spots of the ABCs, written by authors who have sacrificed their vacations to research this book (poor things... more info>> (Published: 2008)
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Bad Karma: Confessions of a Reckless Traveller in South-East Asia [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Tamara Sheward
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In this irreverent traveller's tale, two twenty twenty-something trouble magnets wreak havoc across South-east Asia as they struggle to escape the beaten path. From a bizarre encounter with a Xena-obsessed hotel clerk in Thailand to a stoned flight attendant on a crumbling Russian plane in Laos, the author takes a wayward journey through the underbelly of South-east Asia so often ignored by traditional travel writers. Peppered with swindlers, drunkards and uber-hippies, puts backpacker culture t... more info>>
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Belize Adventure Guide 6th Edition [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Vivien Lougheed
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The only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize is home to 500 species of birds, innumerable Maya ruins, as well as the world's second largest barrier reef. Over 80% of the land remains covered with primeval forest and 30% has been set aside as national parks/preserves. Completely rewritten, the 6th edition has a great layout that makes for easy navigation and is filled with abundant new information. All manner of tips and recommendations for the first-time or veteran Belize travele... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Bella Tuscany: The Sweet Life in Italy [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Frances Mayes
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Frances Mayes, whose enchanting #1 New York Times bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun made the world fall in love with Tuscany, invites us back for a delightful new season of friendship, festivity, and food, there and throughout Italy. A companion volume to Under the Tuscan Sun, Bella Tuscany is Frances Mayes's passionate and lyrical account of her continuing love affair with Italy. Now truly at home there, Mayes writes of her deepening connection to the land, her flourishing friendships with local ... more info>> (Published: 2003)
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Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country [Secure eReader]
by Louise Erdrich
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For more than twenty years Louise Erdrich has dazzled readers with the intricately wrought, deeply poetic novels which have won her a place among today’s finest writers. Her nonfiction is equally eloquent, and this lovely memoir offers a vivid glimpse of the landscape, the people, and the long tradition of storytelling that give her work its magical, elemental force. In a small boat like those her Native American ancestors have used for countless generations, she travels to Ojibwe home ... more info>>
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British Virgin Islands Alive [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Harriet Greenberg
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Here is the best guide to these sparsely populated islands. Largely untouched by tourism, they have few high-rise hotels, no time-share condos and no casinos. What they do have is unparalleled beauty, with small picturesque hotels set on beachfronts, in ancient fortresses, in the ruins of sugar mills and on lush mountainsides. Among the other islands are Tortola, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Beef. The sailing here cannot be beaten and boats gather in the pristine waters year-round. Diving enthusia... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Buttertea at Sunrise: A Year in the Bhutan Himalaya [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Britta Das
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Often seen as a magical paradise at the end of the world, Bhutan is inaccessible to most travellers. Set against the dramatic scenery of the Himalaya, this beautiful memoir reveals hardships and happiness in a land almost untouched by the West. When Britta, a young physiotherapist, goes to work in a remote village hospital, her good intentions are put to the test amid monsoons, fleas and shocking conditions. But as she visits homes in the mountains and learns the mysteries of tantric Buddhism, t... more info>>
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Cayman Islands Adventure Guide 3rd Edition [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Paris Permenter
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Among our top sellers in the previous editions. All of our Caymans guides have sold exceptionally well. Color maps & photographs throughout. The Caymans are ultra-prosperous and safe, with great resorts, fabulous watersports, terrific restaurants. A major stop for cruise ships, there are 1,800,000 cruise visitors per year, plus 250,000+ arriving by plane. Lots of detail on the shopping, dining, hotels, sightseeing and entertainment, based on personal visits by the authors plus a special emphasis... more info>> (Published: 2008)
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Cruising the Eastern Caribbean: A Guide to the Ships & Ports of Call [MultiFormat]
by Diane Rapp
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A guide that is about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. The book offers an ideal mix of practical travel info along with activities. And the fun is for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information--history, culture, geography and climate--gives you a solid knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites a... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 90450 - Reading Time: 258-361 min.
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Cuba Adventure Guide [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Vivien Lougheed
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Cuba is a country of surprises, where new mixes with old to create a jumble of colors, sounds and smells. It's a destination like no other. And here is the best guide to everything it offers, including Hanava's sizzling nightlife and world-renowned music clubs; awesome scuba diving off Isla de la Juventud; historical sights in Granma; galleries and museums in Matanzas; and monuments that litter the country and testify to its turbulent past. The author tells you about this amazing land, the peopl... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Devon and Cornwall--South-West England [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Linda Lee
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Between the rugged coastal scenery of Cornwall, and the sheltered Riviera-style beaches of Devon, everything from castles to cliff railways can be found. Tin and copper mining has been carried out in the area for centuries, and several ruinous mine workings now provide some of the most evocative landmarks. As farming and fishing supported the local communities, few grand buildings were constructed for the land-owning gentry. Nevertheless, there are many fascinating properties to explore in this ... more info>>
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Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Frances Mayes
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In this sequel to her New York Times bestsellers Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany, the celebrated "bard of Tuscany" (New York Times) lyrically chronicles her continuing, two decades-long love affair with Tuscany's people, art, cuisine, and lifestyle. Frances Mayes offers her readers a deeply personal memoir of her present-day life in Tuscany, encompassing both the changes she has experienced since Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany appeared, and sensuous, evocative reflections on the t... more info>>
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Fodor's Guide to The Da Vinci Code [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Jennifer Paull, Christopher Culwell
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This fully illustrated guide to the best-selling novel gives you fresh insight into the Da Vinci Code phenomenon. Following the path of the novel's characters, Fodor's Guide to The Da Vinci Code delves into the locations, people, historic events, and symbols involved in the story. Inside you'll find answers to questions such as: Do cryptexes really exist? Is there a secret chamber below Rosslyn Chapel? And what did conservators discover when they restored Leonardo's The Last Supper? Photographs ... more info>>
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French by Heart: An American Family's Adventures in La Belle France [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Rebecca S. Ramsey
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Can a family of five from deep in the heart of Dixie find happiness smack dab in the middle of France? French By Heart is the story of an all-American family pulling up stakes and finding a new home in Clermont-Ferrand, a city four hours south of Paris known more for its smoke-spitting factories and car dealerships than for its location in the Auvergne, the lush heartland of France dotted with crumbling castles and sunflower fields. The Ramseys are not jet-setters; they're a regular family with ... more info>>
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Fried Eggs with Chopsticks: One Woman's Hilarious Adventure into a Country and a Culture Not Her Own [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Polly Evans
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Polly Evans's itinerary for China was simple: travel by luxurious high-speed train and long-distance bus, glide along the Grand Canal and hike up scenic mountains. Instead, the linguistically impaired adventurer found herself on a primitive sleeper-minibus where sleep was out of the question; perched atop a tiny mule on a remote mountain pass; and attempting a dubious ferry ride down the Yangtze River. Polly was getting to know China in a way she'd never expected--and would never, ever forget. F... more info>>
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Gap Year Adventures: A Guide to Making it a Year to Remember [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Lucy York
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Your gap year stretches ahead of you, begging to be filled with sun-drenched beaches, treks through exotic landscapes and thrilling exploits. How can you plan the adventures to make the most of your time out? This essential guide is crammed with exciting ideas from around the world, from abseiling to zorbing, diving with sharks to learning yoga from the masters. Discover how to make your gap year truly unforgettable.
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Gap Year Volunteer: A Guide to Making it a Year to Remember [Secure eReader]
by Jenny Ng
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You want to see the world--but you also want to help make it a better place. With so many aid opportunities on every continent, how do you find the one that's right for you? Whether you want to care for tropical birds in Costa Rica, work with disadvantaged children in Morocco or raise money for research projects here in the UK, this handy book will answer all your volunteer questions. Including notes on costs and what you need to take with you, as well as inspiring ideas on what to do and where ... more info>>
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Going with the Grain: Travels for the Love of Bread [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Susan Seligson
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From the heat of India to the buzz of downtown Brooklyn, an award-winning journalist shares her adventures in the bread trade on a culinary and cultural odyssey. Whether it's a crusty baguette, a round of pitta or a flat of matzo, Susan Seligson just can't get enough of the stuff. She stalks pillowy round loaves on their way to the communal bakeries of Morocco's ancient city of Fes, witnesses the ritualistic creation of what may be the world's most expensive pain au levain, and gapes at the coil... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu Travel Adventures [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Sharon Hamblin
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4.6 million tourists visit Oahu each year, of whom 3.2 million stay exclusively on Oahu. 780,000 tourists visit the Big Island; 800,000 visit Maui; 530,000 go to Kauai. All tourists to these islands come through Oahu because the major airport and deepwater port are there. This is the most thorough guide to Oahu available, with candid hotel reviews based on personal inspections. Lavish beachfront resorts, rainforest B&Bs, condos, and much more are covered. Restaurant reviews range from the most l... more info>> (Published: 2008)
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Imagined London: A Tour of the World's Greatest Fictional City [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader]
by Anna Quindlen
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Anna Quindlen first visited England's capital from a chair in her suburban Philadelphia home--in one of her beloved childhood mystery novels. Quindlen has been back to London countless times since, through the pages of books and in actuality. Now, in Imagined London, she takes her own readers on a tour of this greatest of literary cities. While New York, Paris, and Dublin are also vividly portrayed in fiction, it is London, Quindlen argues, that has always been the star, both because of the prim... more info>>
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