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A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon

Kevin Fedarko - Scribner
Format: Hardcover

From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile comes a rollicking and poignant account of the epic misadventure of two friends, zero preparation, and one dream: a 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America's most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness...
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The Everybody Ensemble: Donkeys, Essays, and Other Pandemoniums

Amy Leach - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Are you feeling dismay, despair, disillusion? Need a break from the ho-hum, the hopeless, and the hurtful? Feel certain that there's a version of our world that doesn't break down into tiny categories of alliance, but brings everybody together into one clattering, sometimes discordant...
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The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA

Rough Guides - Rough Guides; 1st edition
Format: Paperback

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA is a celebration of the country's most extraordinary places. From iconic favourites like the Grand Canyon to up-and-coming areas such as the Wynwood Art District in Miami, this stunning photography collection will inspire even the most...
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How to Read the Wilderness: An Illustrated Guide to the Natural Wonders of North America

Nature Study Guild - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

This book invites you to see the natural world in all its intricacy and intense beauty and become a knowledgeable steward of the wild.From the mountains to the ocean shores, from the wetlands to the deserts, North America teems with flora and fauna in delicately balanced ecosystems found...
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How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms

Frank Hyman - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback

With the surging interest in foraging for mushrooms, those new to the art need a reliable guide to distinguishing the safe fungi from the toxic. But for beginner foragers who just want to answer the question "Can it eat it?", most of the books on the subject are dry, dense, and written...
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The Secret Language of Dogs: Unlocking the Canine Mind for a Happier Pet

Victoria Stilwell - Ten Speed Press
Format: Print book

The star of Animal Planet's It's Me or the Dog Victoria Stilwell reveals how to both interpret and "speak" the hidden language of dogs. Recent studies into the minds of canines show that they have a rich social intelligence and a physical and vocal language as complex and subtle...
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The Abundance: Narrative Essays Old and New

Annie Dillard - Ecco, 2016.
Format: Print book

In recognition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's long and lauded career as a master essayist, a landmark collection, including her most beloved pieces and some rarely seen work, rigorously curated by the author herself."A writer who never seems tired, who has never plodded her way through...
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The Inner Life of Cats: The Science and Secrets of Our Mysterious Feline Companions

Thomas McNamee - ?Hachette Books; First Edition
Format: Hardcover

Our feline companions are much-loved but often mysterious. In The Inner Life of Cats, Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging, illustrative...
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Gems of the World

Cally Oldershaw - Firefly Books
Format: Paperback

This new book is a practical, comprehensive guide to the identification and use of precious and semi-precious gems, novelty stones, agates and crystals. Presenting the latest information on the gemstone industry, with an extensive section on ethical mining, conflict diamonds, and the emergence...
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Thruhikers: A Guide to Life on the Trail

Renee Miller - DK
Format: Hardcover

Explore the outdoors in a whole new way with this comprehensive guide to hiking, camping, and backpacking, from @thruhikers Renee and Tim. Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoors - hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping...
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