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The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Climbing Life

Mark Synnott · Dutton
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

"One of the most compelling accounts of a climb and the climbing ethos that I've ever read." --Sebastian JungerThe Impossible Climb climaxes with Alex Honnold's unprecedented, almost unimaginable feat: a 3,000-foot vertical climb up El Capitan in Yosemite, without a rope....
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100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations

Carrie Miller · National Geographic
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the world--from the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesia--through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice.Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime...
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Gumbo Life: Tales from the Roux Bayou

Ken Wells · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

A sprightly, deeply personal narrative about how gumbo -- for 250 years a Cajun and Creole secret -- has become one of the world's most beloved dishes.Ask any self-respecting Louisianan who makes the best gumbo and the answer is universal: "Momma." The product of a melting...
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A Year in Paris: Season by Season in the City of Light

John Baxter · Harper Perennial
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback

A Paperback OriginalFrom the incomparable John Baxter, the bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Walk in the World, a sumptuous and definitive portrait of Paris through the seasons, highlighting the unique tastes, sights, and changing personality of the city in spring, summer, fall,...
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An Arabian Journey: One Man's Quest Through the Heart of the Middle East

Levison Wood · Atlantic Monthly Press
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Following in the footsteps of famed explorers such as Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger, British explorer Levison Wood brings us along on his most complex expedition yet: a circumnavigation of the Arabian Peninsula.Starting in September 2017 in a city in Northern Syria, a stone's...
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100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

Joe Yogerst · National Geographic
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback

Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America.In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 ideas, National Geographic turns to the United...
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Staying Healthy Abroad: A Global Traveler's Guide

Christopher Sanford M.D. · University of Washington Press
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Whether planning a long weekend in Mexico or an African safari, travelers need current and practical information on protecting their health in foreign countries. Staying Healthy Abroad gives straightforward and easy-to-follow recommendations for those traveling for pleasure, study, business,...
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Coffee: From Bean to Barista

Robert W Thurston · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

This engaging guide traces the history, cultivation, and culture of coffee, as well as the major factors influencing the industry today. Robert Thurston provides a readable, concise overview of coffee from the time the seeds of the coffee fruit are planted and grow into trees to the latest...
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Cuba Libre!: Che, Fidel, and the Improbable Revolution That Changed World History

Tony Perrottet · Blue Rider Press
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

The surprising story of Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, and the scrappy band of rebel men and women who followed them.Most people are familiar with the basics of the Cuban Revolution of 1956-1959: it was led by two of the twentieth century's most charismatic figures, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara;...
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Rick Steves Germany 2019

Rick Steves · Rick Steves
Pages: 944
Format: Paperback

From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: with Rick Steves on your side, Germany can be yours!Inside Rick Steves Germany 2019 you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through GermanyRick's strategic advice on how to get the most...
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