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Rogue Elephant: Harnessing the Power of Democracy in the New India

Simon Denyer · Bloomsbury
Pages: 440
Format: Print book

Five years ago, India was an emerging world power being courted by the world's most powerful political and business leaders, an upbeat story of unparalleled economic growth. Since then, it has failed to account for the human capital at the heart of its effort to modernize: more than...
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Straight Up Tasty: Meals, Memories, and Mouthfuls from My Travels

Adam Richman · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

The much anticipated first cookbook from Adam Richman, the irrepressible host of Man vs Food and NBC's Food Fighters, delivers what his fans have been waiting for: a heaping helping of over-the-top flavors with a side order of the erudite humor that is his trademark. Having eaten...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, D.C.

DK Publishing · DK Eyewitness Travel; Fol Lam Pa edition
Format: Print book

From Capitol Hill to Georgetown and everywhere in-between, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington D.C. is the ultimate guide to visiting the United States' capital. Themed itineraries help plan trips to Washington, D.C., by length of stay or by interest. Neighborhood walking maps include...
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Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park

Kent Dannen · Falcon Guides; Second Edition edition
Format: Book

The Best Easy Day Hikes series are handy, pocket-size guides for day hikers in Americas most popular outdoor destinations. Each guide describes approximately 20-30 easy-to-follow, scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular outdoor destinations across...
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Bangkok

Ron Emmons · Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2014.
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Bangkok will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists...
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The Kindness Diaries: One Man's Quest to Ignite Goodwill and Transform Lives Around the World

Leon Logothetis · Readers Digest
Format: Hardcover

The incredible journey of one man who sets out to circumnavigate the globe on a vintage motorbike fueled by kindness.Follow the inspirational journey of a former stockbroker who leaves his unfulfilling desk job in search of a meaningful life. He sets out from Los Angeles on a vintage motorbike,...
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Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Chasing Fear and Finding Home in the Great White North

Blair Braverman · Ecco
Pages: 274
Format: Print book

"A revelatory memoir of the author's efforts to develop the strength and resilience to survive in the demanding landscapes of Norway and Alaska describes her physically exhausting survival endeavors on a ruthless arctic tundra marked by violent natural and human threats."--NoveList.
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Family Guide Italy

DK Publishing · DK Travel; Reprint edition

Spend more time sharing the experience of exploring a new place with those you love most with DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guides Italy. This guidebook gives families with kids between the ages of four and twelve the travel information they need most to have fun together on vacation. DK Eyewitness...
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Lonely Planet Poland

Lonely Planet · Lonely Planet
Pages: 456
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Poland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience Krakow's scintillating nightlife, admire the elegance of Warsaw's 'Palace on the Water'...
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Florida

· Natl Geographic Society Maps; 2012 edition
Format: Print book

National Geographic's Florida Recreation Atlas is the ideal resource for any recreation activity from hunting and fishing to camping, golfing, hiking, and more. This durable, easy-to-use atlas includes up-to-date topographic maps, a comprehensive road network, informative recreation...
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand

DK Publishing · DK Eyewitness Travel; Rep Rev edition
Format: Book

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer, whether you're traveling to major destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket or want to experience diving in Ko Tao, elephant riding in Chang Mai, or the monuments in Wat Si Chum....
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Minnesota State Recreational Atlas

National Geographic Society · National Geographic
Pages: 144
Format: Map

National Geographic's Minnesota Recreation Atlas is the ideal resource for any recreation activity from hunting and fishing to camping, golfing, hiking, and more. This durable, easy-to-use atlas includes up-to-date topographic maps, a comprehensive road network, informative recreation guides,...
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In Her Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Grandmas Around the World

Gabriele Galimberti · Clarkson Potter
Format: Hardcover

Winner of the James Beard Award for Photography In a keepsake volume, Gabriele Galimberti's beautiful portraits of grandmothers from all over the world with their signature recipes illustrates the universal language of food and family.On the eve of a photography trip around the world,...
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Home Sweet Anywhere: How We Sold Our House, Created a New Life, and Saw the World

Lynne Martin · Sourcebooks
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

"Nearly every page has some crack piece of travel wisdom ... an accessible, inspiring journey." -KirkusThe Sell-Your-House, See-the-World Life!Reunited after thirty-five years and wrestling a serious case of wanderlust, Lynne and Tim Martin decided to sell their house and possessions...
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The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia

Michael Booth · Picador Usa
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

A WITTY, INFORMATIVE, AND POPULAR TRAVELOGUE ABOUT THE SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES AND HOW THEY MAY NOT BE AS HAPPY OR AS PERFECT AS WE ASSUMEJournalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, and he has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view...
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