There's a whole big world out there. Here's how every woman can get out and conquer it-solo. This is an inspiring guide for women who want to "fly solo"-yet stay safe, sane, and solvent during their travels. With candid advice and insider's secrets about some of the most exciting places on earth, readers will find: - A quiz to help determine what sorts of trips best suit one's personality, interests, and goals - The essential female-friendly spots every woman should visit - Why each destination is perfect for solo travelers, important foreign phrases, what to pack, what shoes to wear, specia... [Read More]
"Gripping and superb. This book will steal the night from you." ―Laurence Gonzales, author of Deep SurvivalOn January 17, 1913, alone and near starvation, Douglas Mawson, leader of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, was hauling a sledge to get back to base camp. The dogs were gone. Now Mawson himself plunged through a snow bridge, dangling over an abyss by the sledge harness. A line of poetry gave him the will to haul himself back to the surface.Mawson was sometimes reduced to crawling, and one night he discovered that the soles of his feet had completely detached from the flesh beneath.... [Read More]
Great Scott! The hilarious hit movie from the 1980s is now a wild and wacky picture book perfect for kids of any age!More than 30 years after its theatrical debut, Back to the Future remains a perennial favorite in classrooms and at family movie nights across the country. This story illustrated by Kim Smith captures all the classic moments of the film through fun and kid-friendly illustrations. Follow teenage Marty McFly as he travels from 1985 to 1955, meets his parents (as teenagers), and teaches his father how to stand up to bullies. Complete with a time-traveling DeLorean, a mad scientist ... [Read More]
“An engaging voyage into some of the great mysteries and wonders of our world." --Alan Lightman, author of Einstein’s Dream and The Accidental Universe “No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting.” —Bill BrysonBrain Pickings and Kirkus Best Science Book of the YearEvery week seems to throw up a new discovery, shaking the foundations of what we know. But are there questions we will never be able to answer—mysteries that lie beyond the predictive powers of science? In this captivating exploration of our most tantalizing unknowns, Marcus du Sautoy invites ... [Read More]
The classic travel narrative of a Don Quixote-of-the-seas – the first man to circumnavigate the world singlehandedly. Joshua Slocum’s autobiographical account of his solo trip around the world is one of the most remarkable – and entertaining – travel narratives of all time. Setting off alone from Boston aboard the thirty-six-foot wooden sloop Spray in April 1895, Captain Slocum went on to join the ranks of the world’s great circumnavigators – Magellan, Drake, and Cook. But by circling the globe without crew or consorts, Slocum would outdo them all: his three-year solo voyage of ... [Read More]
“I was told to come alone. I was not to carry any identification, and would have to leave my cell phone, audio recorder, watch, and purse at my hotel. . . .”For her whole life, Souad Mekhennet, a reporter for The Washington Post who was born and educated in Germany, has had to balance the two sides of her upbringing – Muslim and Western. She has also sought to provide a mediating voice between these cultures, which too often misunderstand each other.In this compelling and evocative memoir, we accompany Mekhennet as she journeys behind the lines of jihad, starting in the German neighborho... [Read More]
Excerpts from Tracks, the author's best-selling account of her heroic journey across Australia, are complemented by photographs by the creator of the Day in the Life of Australia and a CD containing sounds of the outback. 50,000 first printing.
Offers advice on living alone, discussing home security, family matters, personal finance, household repairs, and more
Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic, beloved by sailors the world over who have enjoyed this engrossing tale of a man who sails around the world alone in a small wooden sailboat built with his own hands. This edition is thoroughly annotated by teacher/journalist Rod Scher, who provides explanation, commentary, clarification, and In the News sidebars for historical context that will make Slocum's masterpiece more accessible to today's readers, sailors and landlubbers alike.
Head out into nature with the family in the LEGO City 60182 Pickup & Caravan, featuring a big caravan trailer with opening side, door, removable front roof to access the bedroom, removable furniture and a separate support leg to stand alone, plus a toy pickup truck with removable cab roof and bed with caravan model hitch. This pickup and trailer toy playset includes 3 minifigures and a crab figure.
The Happyluxe Wayfarer Travel Wrap is a fashionable and versatile wrap and travel blanket, also can be used as a scarf, cover-up, pashmina, and so much more. Our multifunctional wrap blanket has you covered in any cool setting, whether you are enjoying an outdoor event on a brisk evening, spending some time out on the town on a chilly night with friends or family, or traveling in a cool car, boat, or airplane. Our soft wrap is equipped with a built-in hidden pocket, which accommodates an air-activated neck warmer (2 included), sure to help you stay toasty all through the night. We have special... [Read More]
The black metal Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen with Door by MidWest Homes for Pets provides a sturdy / durable enclosure to keep your pet safe and secure while indoors or outside. These durable metal Exercise Pens / Pet Playpens feature a black E-coat finish for long lasting protection against the elements and a secure double-latch door for easy access to your pet. The black Exercise Pen / Playpen with Door by MidWest Homes for Pets consists of 8 - 24" wide panels and is available in 5 different heights. When fully expanded, the Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen provides your pet with 16 square feet of e... [Read More]
Our Advantages£º1.The LED bulb we used is COB. Compared with traditional SMD bulb, COB bulb is more bright and durable, of course more expensive. We can assure you 500lm with new batteries inserted.2.Magnetic base design, this LED camping lantern will be extremely handy if your car break down in the middle of night or if you want to repair something alone at night.Just stick to any iron surface, this camping light can be used as a porch light, garage light, normal wall light, working light...3.Fold away detachable handles, extremely portable and convenient for senior citizen with arthritic h... [Read More]
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This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of
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