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National Geographic London Book of Lists: The City's Best, Worst, Oldest, Greatest, and Quirkiest

Tim Jepson · National Geographic; annotated edition edition
Format: Hardcover

For London lovers of all stripes, National Geographic London Book of Lists chronicles this ever-changing city from its ancient Roman origins to the present day. Organized with a minimum of organization, the 140 lists in this eclectic and hugely entertaining illustrated compendium cover...
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Frommer's California (Frommer's Color Complete)

Matthew Poole · Frommers; 23 edition
Pages: 896
Format: Paperback

Full-color throughout Free full-color, foldout map Insider advice on how to get the most out of the Golden State, from its city lights and wine-growing regions to its ancient redwood forests, beaches, deserts, lakes, and mountains. Learn where to get free tickets to TV tapings in LA, hear...
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Sitting Up with the Dead: A Storied Journey through the American South

Pamela Petro · Arcade Publishing
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback

For the first time in paperback, an acclaimed look at the American South through the lenses of its most acclaimed storytellers and their tales.Rarely does a nonfiction work come along that is as original and refreshing as Sitting Up with the Dead. Here, take a ride with Pamela Petro as she embarks...
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Abandoned NYC

Will Ellis · Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Every city has its ghosts. From Manhattan and Brooklyn s trendiest neighborhoods to the far-flung edges of the outer boroughs, Ellis captures the lost and lonely corners of the United States most populous city. Step inside the New York you never knew, with 200 eerie images of urban decay,...
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Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris: with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda & the Seychelles

Fodor's · Fodor's
Format: Print book

Fodors correspondents highlight the best of Africa, including Kenyas Masai Mara, South Africas Kruger National Park, and Botswanas Kwando Reserve. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether its your first safari or your fifth. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS...
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Northeast Foraging: 120 wild and flavorful edibles from beach plums to wineberries

Leda Meredith · Timber Press
Format: Paperback

The Northeast offers a veritable feast for foragers. The woods, meadows, seashore, and even city neighborhoods are home to an abundance of delicious wild edible plants. A passionate wild foods expert, Leda Meredith emphasizes local varieties and traditions, showing you what to look for,...
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The Broken Road: From the Iron Gates to Mount Athos

Patrick Leigh Fermor · Random House Inc
Pages: 362
Format: Hardcover

In the winter of 1933, eighteen-year-old Patrick ("Paddy") Leigh Fermor set out on a walk across Europe, starting in Holland and ending in Constantinople, a trip that took him almost a year. Decades later, Leigh Fermor told the story of that life-changing journey in A Time of Gifts...
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