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Walden on Wheels: On The Open Road from Debt to Freedom

Ken Ilgunas · New Harvest, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback

In this frank and witty memoir, Ken Ilgunas lays bare the existential terror of graduating from the University of Buffalo with $32,000 of student debt. Ilgunas set himself an ambitious mission: get out of debt as quickly as possible. Inspired by the frugality and philosophy of Henry David...
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Dirty Chick: Adventures of an Unlikely Farmer

Antonia Murphy · Gotham Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

"One month into our stay, we'd managed to dispatch most of our charges. We executed the chickens. One of the cats disappeared, clearly disgusted with our urban ways. And Lucky [the cow] was escaping almost daily. It seemed we didn't have much of a talent for farming. And we still had eleven...
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Berlitz River Cruising in Europe

Douglas Ward · Berlitz Publishing
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

A river cruise is undoubtedly the most civilized way to see the best of Europe; you can relax in the comfort of a small vessel as you glide through beautiful towns and spec tacular scenery. But how do you choose which cruise company, which kind of rivership, and where to go? The Berlitz...
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Lonely Planet Italy

Lonely Planet · Lonely Planet
Pages: 974
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Italy is your passport to the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in a gondolier's sweet song while gliding past Venetian palaces, sample olives...
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The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War

Tim Butcher · Grove Press
Pages: 326
Format: Print book

On a summer morning in Sarajevo almost a hundred years ago, a teenager took a pistol out of his pocket and fired not just the opening rounds of the First World War but the starting gun for modern history. By killing Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Gavrilo...
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Fodor's Florida 2015

Fodor's · Fodor's; Fol Pap/Ma edition

Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Florida, including Miami's Art Deco District, Orlando's theme parks, and the Gulf Coast's tempting beaches. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip...
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Strolling Through Rome: The Definitive Walking Guide to the Eternal City

Mario Erasmo · I. B. Tauris

How can one visit the monuments and sites of Rome and not feel overwhelmed? Strolling Through Rome guides visitors, first-time or returning, through the streets, museums, piazze, and parks of the Eternal City. A guidebook that acts as a companion rather than an obtrusive guide, Erasmo's...
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Meet Me in Atlantis: My Obsessive Quest to Find the Sunken City

Mark Adams · Dutton Books
Format: Hardcover

"Adventurous, inquisitive and mirthful, Mark Adams gamely sifts through the eons of rumor, science, and lore to find a place that, in the end, seems startlingly real indeed." -Hampton Sides "Infused with humor and pop culture references, Adams makes what could have been a tedious...
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Traveling With Your Pet: The AAA PetBook®

AAA · AAA; 16th Edition edition

Annual updates make this the most complete travel guide for those taking their pets along on trips across the U.S. and Canada. Find more than 14,000 pet-friendly AAA Approved hotels, campgrounds and — new this edition — over 700 pet-friendly restaurants. Discover plenty of places...
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Cruising & cruise ships 2014

Douglas Ward · Berlitz
Format:  Book : English : Twenty-second EditionView all editions and formats

Presents a detailed guide to ocean cruising, with descriptions of each cruise ship's cabin facilities, service, destinations, and food.
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