• 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die (1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You)

    Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, and for the first time with full-color photographs, here are 1,000 compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Just for Laughs festival, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, the Oyster Bar and the country’s best taco, lush gardens and coastal treks at Point Reyes, rafting the Upper Gauley (if you dare). Plus resorts, vineyards, hot springs, classic ballparks, the Talladega Speedway, and more. Includes new attractions, like Miami’s Pérez Art M... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B01BCW9CX0
    • ASIN: B01BCW9CX0
    • Brand: Unknown
    • Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

  • The 10 Best Hikes in Montana's Glacier National Park: The Greatest Hikes on Earth Series

    Are you planning a trip to Montana's Glacier National Park? Don't waste time trying to figure out which hikes to do. 10Hikes.com finds the 10 best hikes in the most stunning regions on earth.From easy walks the whole family can do up to long, stunning full-day hikes, 10Hikes.com finds you the best hikes in Glacier National Park.Our hiking guides include maps, route instructions, elevation graphs as well as much other information to help you enjoy the stunning wonders of one of the greatest natural places on earth! We also provide insider tips from locals that help you find hidden gems while... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B074Y7Y6FG
    • ASIN: B074Y7Y6FG
    • Manufacturer: 10Adventures.com Inc

  • Discover Acadia National Park, 3rd: AMC's Guide to the Best Hiking, Biking, and Paddling (AMC Discover Series)

    Discover Acadia National Park, 3rd Edition includes the 50 best hiking, biking, and paddling trips in Acadia for all ability levels, including hikes up Cadallac Mountain and cycling trips on the Park’s popular carriage roads. This completely revised edition includes five new trips and the most up-to-date information on where to go and what to do during a visit to New England’s only national park. First-time visitors and veteran explorers alike will enjoy this comprehensive guide to trips on Mt. Desert Island, Isle au Haut, and the Schoodic Peninsula. Perfect for a day trip or multi-day exc... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1934028290
    • ASIN: 1934028290
    • ISBN: 1934028290
    • Brand: Brand: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
    • Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books

  • Stars Above, Earth Below: A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy)

    Stars Above, Earth Below uses photographs and sky charts to form a connection between what is seen on the ground and in the sky, and looks at the deeper scientific meaning behind these sights.  Nordgren describes other objects in the Solar System with features similar to those on Earth and links the geological features seen in the national parks to the very latest NASA spacecraft discoveries on other planets and their moons.  Additionally, historical context is discussed to show why we humans (who have lived in and around our national parts for tens of thousands of years) have always been as... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1441916482
    • ASIN: 1441916482
    • ISBN: 1441916482
    • Brand: Brand: Praxis
    • Manufacturer: Praxis

  • The National Parks of the United States: A Photographic Journey

    A stunning photography book featuring all 59 U.S. National Parks, published to coincide with the National Parks Service’s centennialThe National Parks of the United States is a stunning tribute to some of the most spectacular and diverse scenery in the world. From the peaks of Colorado to the glaciers of Alaska, from the volcanoes of Hawaii to the everglades of Florida, this handsome volume features all 59 National Parks, even the de-listed, forgotten three located in Michigan, North Dakota, and Oklahoma.The book also provides useful details for each park including nearest city, coordinates,... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1771621214
    • ASIN: 1771621214
    • ISBN: 1771621214
    • Brand: Douglas McIntyre
    • Manufacturer: Douglas & McIntyre

  • DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan

    The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this cultured and unique nation.Take a guided Tokyo walking tour, bathe in hot springs, hike Japan's mountainous interior or visit peaceful temples: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within color-coded chapters. Discover the best of Japan with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan: - Over 30 color maps, plus a Tokyo subway guide, help you navigate with ease
- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1465457194
    • ASIN: 1465457194
    • ISBN: 1465457194
    • Brand: EYEWITNESS
    • Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

  • Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: 20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn Spanish & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way! (Easy Spanish Stories Book 1)

    Do you know what the hardest thing for a Spanish learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it’s not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all!In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabular... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B078WRXYM7
    • ASIN: B078WRXYM7

  • House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest

    In this landmark work on the Anasazi tribes of the Southwest, naturalist Craig Childs dives head on into the mysteries of this vanished people. The various tribes that made up the Anasazi people converged on Chaco Canyon (New Mexico) during the 11th century to create a civilization hailed as "the Las Vegas of its day," a flourishing cultural center that attracted pilgrims from far and wide, and a vital crossroads of the prehistoric world. By the 13th century, however, Chaco's vibrant community had disappeared without a trace. Was it drought? Pestilence? War? Forced migration, mass murder or su... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0316067547
    • ASIN: 0316067547
    • ISBN: 0316067547
    • Brand: Craig Childs
    • Size: 0000
    • Manufacturer: Back Bay Books

  • Lonely Planet Croatia (Travel Guide)

    Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Croatia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sail the island-speckled coastline, marvel at historic forts and mansions or walk Dubrovnik's city walls; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Croatia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Croatia Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1786574187
    • ASIN: 1786574187
    • ISBN: 9781786574183
    • Brand: LONELY PLANET
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

  • Forty-Seven Days: How Pershing's Warriors Came of Age to Defeat the German Army in World War I

    The gripping account of the U.S. First Army’s astonishing triumph over the Germans in America’s bloodiest battle of the First World War—the Battle of the Meuse-Argonne.“Mitchell Yockelson expands our understanding not only of how World War I ended, but also of how militaries can change and adapt under conditions of great adversity.”—Max Boot, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Savage Wars of Peace   The Battle of the Meuse-Argonne stands as the deadliest clash in American history: More than a million untested American soldiers went up against a better-trained and -experie... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0451466950
    • ASIN: 0451466950
    • ISBN: 0451466950
    • Brand: TURNAROUND PUBLISHER SERVICES
    • Manufacturer: Dutton Caliber

  • Hiking Illinois: Featuring 107 Day Hikes! (America's Best Day Hiking)

    Hiking Illinois is your complete guide to 107 of the most scenic day hikes within the Land of Lincoln. No matter what region you wish to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy guide will lead you to the right trail.In this one-of-a-kind resource, you'll find the following features:- Detailed descriptions of every hike, in every region, including special points of interest, estimated hiking time and distance, and difficulty ratings for each trail- Phone numbers and Web sites, park hours and rules, and available facilities for 60 of the state's most scenic sites - Easy-to-read m... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0736074740
    • ASIN: 0736074740
    • ISBN: 9780736074742
    • Brand: Human Kinetics
    • Manufacturer: Human Kinetics

  • The Portuguese: A Modern History

    Combining history and anecdote, Barry Hatton paints an intimate portrait of a fascinating country and its people Portugal is an established member of the European Union, one of the founders of the euro currency and a founding member of NATO. Yet it is an inconspicuous and largely overlooked country on the continent's south-west rim. Barry Hatton shines a light on this enigmatic corner of Europe by blending historical analysis with entertaining personal anecdotes. He describes the idiosyncrasies that make the Portuguese unique and surveys the eventful path that brought them to where they are to... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1566568447
    • ASIN: 1566568447
    • ISBN: 1566568447
    • Manufacturer: Interlink Pub Group

  • Lonely Planet Iceland (Travel Guide)

    #1 best-selling guide to Iceland * Lonely Planet Iceland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Splash around in the Blue Lagoon's geothermal water, catch a glimpse of the celestial Northern Lights, or take a boat trip among the icebergs; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Iceland and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Iceland Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1786574713
    • ASIN: 1786574713
    • ISBN: 1786574713
    • Brand: LONELY PLANET
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

  • Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks (Cicerone Guides)

    A guide to walking and trekking in Bulgaria. The routes are based in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks that cover the three wildest and most majestic mountain regions of Bulgaria.12 superb two to four-day routes are described including ascents of Musala and Vihren, Bulgaria's highest peaks. Each walk is broken down into day stages with each stage finishing at either a mountain hut or another suitable source of accommodation. The distance of each route varies from 7 to 61km in length and covers a variety of terrain. The routes described are challenging and aimed at fit, experien... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1852845740
    • ASIN: 1852845740
    • ISBN: 1852845740
    • Brand: Brand: Cicerone Press Limited
    • Manufacturer: Cicerone Press Limited

  • Pisanello: Painter to the Renaissance Court

    Pisanello (c.1394-1455) was the most celebrated artist of the early Italian Renaissance. A painter in fresco and on panel, a prolific and innovative draughtsman prized especially for minutely observed studies of animals and birds, he also became the first modern specialist of the portrait medal. Inspired equally by Arthurian romance, Gothic manuscript illuminations, classical antiquity and contemporary court fashions, his work provides a vivid record of the interests and ideals of his patrons, notably the Gonzaga, Este and Visconti rulers of northern Italian city states. To a modern viewer, Pi... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0300091087
    • ASIN: 0300091087
    • ISBN: 0300091087
    • Manufacturer: National Gallery London

  • The National Parks : America's Best Idea

    This evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative--the companion volume to the 12-hour PBS series--delves into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 through to the most recent additions

    • UPC: 10830872
    • Model: 101963
    • Rating: 5.0

  • Your guide to the national parks, 2nd edition : the complete guide to all 59 national parks: 9781621280675

    "Provides step-by-step itineraries, kid-friendly activities, and the most popular ranger programs to help plan your family vacation."--Provided by

    • UPC: 55104573
    • Rating: 4.5

  • National geographic guide to national parks of the united states, 8th edition: 9781426216510

    Offers descriptions, road maps, itineraries, travel tips, costs, and contact information for national parks ranging from Virginia's Shenandoah to Alaska's Glacier Bay. Original. A best-selling National Parks

    • UPC: 46767378
    • Model: BK26216510
    • Color: Multicolor
    • Rating: 3.0

  • 10 best of everything national parks: 800 top pick - paperback: 9781426207341

    Covers national historical parks, monuments and battlefields, and scenic trails and features lists including the best lodges, hippest hikes, and most stunning star-gazing sites, as well as park-ranger anecdotes and travel

    • UPC: 14703430
    • Rating: 4.0

  • National geographic maps: trails illustrated: great smoky mountains national park - folded map: 9781566953016

    Detailed topographic map for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with its endless forest that straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, is the perfect recreational map for America's most visited national park. The map

    • UPC: 10215497

  • Lonely planet banff, jasper & glacier national parks: lonely planet banff, jasper and glacier nation: 9781742206189

    Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Go hiking and camping in the Backcountry in

    • UPC: 49619954

  • Rv Camping in National Parks: 9781885464613

    RV Camping in National Parks is a guide for anyone who enjoys camping in a National Park. The book describes all of the RV-friendly campgrounds in national parks, recreation areas, monuments, and other areas managed

    • UPC: 53612532

  • National geographic guide to state parks of the united states, 5th edition: 9781426218859

    Discover more than 950 of the best parks in all 50 states in this completely updated fifth edition. Beautifully written descriptions tell the stories of the parks and 32 detailed maps highlight sites, trails, campgrounds,

    • UPC: 299797256

  • National geographic park profiles: grand canyon country - paperback: 9781426205866

    A first-person narrative takes readers to the Grand Canyon, describing its awe-inspiring sunsets, hikes on steep and treacherous trails, and other

    • UPC: 11055542

  • Moon usa national parks : the complete guide to all 59 parks - paperback: 9781640492790

    They've been dubbed America's best idea for a reason: get inspired, get outdoors, and discover the wild beauty of the United States with Moon USA National Parks. Inside you'll find: Coverage of all 59 national

    • UPC: 485046550

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