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The Retreat from Mons 1914: South is the second volume in Pen & Sword's Battle Lines series to cover the opening campaign of the Great War. It is the essential companion for every visitor wh...more
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For hundreds of years, the massive ponderosa pine of the U.S. Southwest has left multitudes in awe. After spending nearly three decades researching among these trees, Sylvester Allred shares...more
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Paris in the springtime... Bright, romantic, inspiring... For one American middle manager in Paris, not so much. With a full afternoon of meetings booked, a pressured global exec called "Ry...more
Stories of tragedy and valor from the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 filled the pages of the Times-Dispatch in Richmond. Residents gathered to honor the fallen and cherish the survivors. Fro...more
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Located south of Provo and artistic Springville, Mapleton was named in 1901 for its abundance of colorful maple trees. For centuries, American Indian tribes had regarded the bench overlookin...more
Established in February 1857, Emporia’s founding fathers named their new business venture Emporia after a flourishing market center in Ancient Carthage. Located in the east-central part of K...more
The Hocking Hills is a term given to the area in southeastern Ohio located predominately in Hocking County. Millions of tourists visit the valley each year to experience the primary feature ...more
La Crosse is situated between the Mississippi River and the picturesque bluffs of the Driftless Area. Founded in the 1840s, La Crosse's location at the intersection of three rivers attracted...more
Tiffin, Ohio, may be most well-known for a devastating flood but it is defined by so much more than tragedy.The flood of 1913 is likely the reason people are familiar with Tiffin, Ohio. It t...more
From the Lawrence Institute to hydroelectricity and paper, this Fox City’s rich history is chronicled through vintage images.Appleton’s beginnings found their source at the Lawrence Institut...more
Baseball began in the New Mexico pueblos before 1900. The game was learned by watching soldiers and settlers and by playing in the Indian schools throughout the country. The first competitio...more
In 1869, Concordia, Kansas, was declared the county seat of what would become Cloud County. At first, the town existed only on paper as a project being pushed by James M. Hagaman and a small...more
Warren County's townships, nestled in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, were originally formed from the land grants awarded by William Penn and his descendants to many individuals and fa...more
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For many visitors, traveling to Thailand means one thing: enjoying the delicious street food. In Thailand’s Best Street Food, freelance writer and food blogger Chawadee Nualkhair details eve...more
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This fascinating book, first published in 1834 as The Round Towers of Ireland or the Mysteries of Freemasonry, of Sabaism, and of Budhism, was an instant sensation at the time, and was one o...more
"I also passed girls in their usual packs of two and three, giving wall-eyed and slightly freaked stares at this fantastic phenomenon passing like a spectre through their midst. I really wi...more
The inspiration for the primetime ITV series on Great Britain, this is a spellbinding journey around Wales by bestselling author Christopher Winn. Packed full of legends, firsts, birthplaces...more
A lovely hand written guide to the Isle of Rum. This guide unlocks the secrets and history of the once forbidden Isle. Filled with hand drawn maps, pointing out must see locations. The whole...more
For Greg McEnnally a traveller should be a pilgrim and not just a tourist, and the journey itself is just as important as the destination. With this appreciation of life the writer takes us ...more
2016 Award Finalist - Travel Non-Fiction - Readers’ Favorite Awards Bill Bryson, author of Notes from a Small Island "Terrific" Ten years after returning from the New Zealand outback, Jon ...more
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The perfect Disney World vacation planning companion is HERE Are you planning your first Disney vacation? Are you a return visitor who hasn't been to the land of the Mouse in the past year ...more
A guidebook to 46 graded walks exploring the Sicily and the adjoining Aeolian and Egadi Islands. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world famous region, the walks are suitable for begin...more
A guidebook to 30 circular day walks in the east of France’s Provence. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence and Mercantour regions of Provence, the...more
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A part of India that is associated with the best living traditions of craft, wonderful cuisine, houseboats and shikaras, rushing mountain streams and snow-clad mountains, Srinagar (kashmir) ...more
A guidebook to 21 day walks on Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Isla La Graciosa plus 14 stages of the GR131. Exploring the varied scenery of these Canary Islands, the walks are suitable for be...more
This amusing book covers early camping history, RV designs, road conditions, driving habits, campground issues, and more!...more
The Valley region is home to natural areas, picturesque countryside, abundant wildlife, and historic sites connected by some of New England’s most scenic rivers....more
ARRRRGH Come aboard for seafaring pirates, ghosts, and spooky tales from the coast of North Carolina. With pirate lore and history abundant for this seaside area, join storyteller Cynthia M...more
Did Marco Polo reach China? This richly illustrated companion volume to the public television film chronicles the remarkable two-year expedition of explorers Denis Belliveau and Francis O’Do...more
Hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families....more
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No matter where we come from, we all have our unique local expressions and proverbs that raise confused eyebrows when translated literally. These phrases usually carry humor and wisdom at th...more
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Alaska is an adventurer's dream and there are few places in the United States where the Great Outdoors offers tourists quite so much. As one of the last refuges of unspoilt nature, Alaska re...more
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The Jordan River holds great historical and religious significance. Through breathtaking photographs Carta’s The River Jordan: An Illustrated Guide from Bible Days to the Present not only ta...more
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Twelve authors, twelve tales of love and travel - some sweet and touching, some bleak and disturbing. This collection includes stories by writers from Australia, Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, New ...more
The English Teacher's Guide to China is the handbook no prospective or current teacher should leave home without. Covering everything from landing a job, culture and life on the ground, to s...more
Lonely Planet Berlin?is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the lift to the Reichstag''s dazzling glas...more
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There s more to Los Angeles than lights, camera, action From the city's early, devilish days populated by missionaries, robber barons, oil wells and orange groves, Chronicles of Old Los Ang...more
This compact guide to East Africa's snakes, other reptiles and amphibians has long been a trusted traveling companion on trips to the wildlife areas and nature reserves of the region. Now co...more
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Kentucky Off the Beaten Path show you the Bluegrass State you never knew existed...more
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Published in cooperation with the Rocky Mountain Nature Association. This book describes 200 wildflowers common to the Rocky Mountains....more
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In his latest sardonic tour journal, Andrew leaves his comfort zone of rock music behind and jumps head first into the world of hip hop touring. Will this mark the beginning of a career path...more