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In today's world, we must all be ready and informed about medical
and security issues while traveling. Combining the expertise of
three world experts in travel, health and safety, Lizard Bites
& Street Riots: Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety, and
Security is a compact resource certain to save lives, increase
comfort, and generate peace of mind; besides which, it is a mighty
exciting read. The key is preparation and prevention. Lizard Bites
& Street Riots informs you, in a concise, practical,
non-alarmist tone how to decrease your chances of drowning, getting
caught in an avalanche, being in an airplane hijacking, or becoming
the victim of identity theft. And then it reveals what to do if you
are. It shows you how to handle hypothermia, abdominal pain, and
malaria, among many other scenarios. Thoroughly revised for our
times, it provides updates on emerging viral diseases, including
Covid-19. The book's three distinguished authors know their
business. Between them, they have covered the globe and managed
travel emergencies of every kind, for organizations including the
National Geographic Society, the United States Coast Guard, the
International Monetary Fund, and many Fortune 100 companies.
Whether your travels take you to popular destinations or off the
beaten path on expeditions, things can go wrong - very wrong - and
you will be glad to have Lizard Bites & Street Riots by your
side.
B"est Easy Day Hikes Richmond, Virginia" includes concise
descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed
maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short,
easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
"Best Easy Day Hikes Charlottes "includes concise descriptions of
the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes.
The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and
guaranteed to please.
Now there's a book that provides the best of the best: the top
twenty trails for a short walk, a longer hike or an all-day
adventure. Best Easy Day Hikes: Syracuse chooses the trails that
lead to the most panoramic views, and that wind through the
prettiest woods and meadows and into the most interesting natural
areas in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison Counties. Urban trails, walks
circling lakes, and gorge paths are just some of the wonderful
walking experiences you'll find right here in Greater
Syracuse-selected for you by a lifetime upstate New York resident,
professional travel writer and active area birder. It's time to
rediscover Syracuse from the outside!
A classic in the genre of mountain literature--with a new preface
by the author Rising more than 20,000 feet into the Alaskan sky is
Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. In this collection
of exhilarating and stunning narratives, Jonathan Waterman paints a
startlingly intimate portrait of the white leviathan and brings to
vivid life men and women whose fates have entwined on its sheer icy
peak.
Have you ever been awakened at night to see an ethereal figure at
the foot of your bed? Have your faucets turned on and of as if
guided by an unseen hand? If you enjoy telling or reading such
tales, this book of true ghost stories is made for you. North
Country media personality Gordie Little has collected and told
ghost stories for many years. Now for the first time, he has
selected over thirty of his best stories for publication in Ghosts
of Clinton County.
With its rugged mountains, high plains, desert prairies, and
canyonlands, Wyoming presents hikers with a spectacular array of
backcountry opportunities. Many areas--from Yellowstone and Grand
Teton National Parks to the Wind River Range--are well known, but
they represent only a fraction of Wyoming's hiking possibilities.
The 108 hikes and two major options in Hiking Wyoming cover many of
the well-known areas but also introduce hikers to some of the
state's best-kept backcountry secrets. Completely updated and
revised, this new edition of Hiking Wyoming features hikes
throughout the state that are suited to day hikers and veteran
backpackers alike--the perfect source book for exploring Wyoming's
wild and beautiful backcountry.
Look inside to find:
- Hikes suited to every ability
- Accurate directions to the trailhead
- Detailed trail descriptions and easy-to-follow trail maps
- Difficulty ratings and elevation gains/losses, for every featured
hike
- Valuable information on backcountry safety and ethics
This book is a superbly written history of Boston's built
environment, filled with insider details and engaging anecdotes
about more than 600 buildings, including such historic landmarks as
Faneuil Hall, the mansions on Beacon Hill, the commercial wharves
in Boston Harbor, Fenway Park, and the Freedom Trail as well as
Boston's latest contemporary buildings such as the ICA, MIT's Stata
Center, and the infamous "Big Dig." This guide has been completely
rewritten and redesigned, with added theme tours, such as Boston
Urban Design, Contemporary Landmarks, or the work of Charles
Bulfinch. New, up-to-date locator maps have been created for this
edition, and the glossary and index have been revised.
This book is dedicated to Deborah J. Johnson and is a true story
about a beautiful brave woman with a serious disability affecting
her balance and mobility that became determined to not let her
recently discovered tragic results change her goals or the course
and direction of her life.
Having crossed a continent by train and sailed around the world by
container ship, Clive Wilkinson has always had a penchant for slow
travel. As his eightieth birthday approaches, he and his wife Joan
set out on a new expedition: to tour the edges of England by
electric car. How hard could that be? Given the parlous state of
the country's charge-point infrastructure back in 2018, the answer
turns out to be 'very'. In a 1,900-mile odyssey through fading
seaside towns, rainswept hilltop passes and England's only desert,
each day's driving for these unlikely pioneers is overshadowed by a
cloud of apprehension. Will they make it to the next charge point?
Will it be in working order? Will someone else be using it? You
could only undertake such a trip with a calm temperament and robust
sense of humour. Fortunately Clive has both. With a relentless
curiosity for history, geography and, above all, people, he and
Joan explore the reality of life on England's periphery - the 'left
behind' areas that, by voting for Brexit, changed the course of
British history - making new friends with every mile.
"Coopers Rock Bouldering Guide" leads the way to more than 400
bouldering problems at Coopers Rock State Forest in north-central
West Virginia. The forest's 15- to 30-foot "gritstone" boulders
contain scores of high-quality lines, delicate slabs, and powerful
roofs, some coupled with sloping of the. This guidebook provides
in-depth information and precise detail about finding and ascending
the best lines and classics on the most developed and most
convenient areas, including Tilted Tree, Roadside Rocks, Upper Rock
City, and Picnic Table. Also included is information on the best
time of year to visit as well as where to camp, find food, and
purchase gear. For more than twenty-five years, "FalconGuides"(R)
have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top
experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and
beauty ofthe outdoors. Look inside to find: - Written description
and grades - Detailed topos and overview maps- Easy-to-follow
driving and approach directions- Routes by grade and alphabetical
indexes- Tips on safety, climbing ethics, and more
This is a completely revised and expanded edition of the
best-selling, comprehensive guide covering not only reasons to move
to Maine but also what newcomers will find once they get here. The
book answers questions about what Maine is really like as a place
to live, providing a broad range of information about schools,
housing, cultural life, taxes, work and employment opportunities,
and even the weather.
Another wonderful new series from the top 10 bestselling author of
The Cornish Midwife, Jo Bartlett. Welcome to Seabreeze Farm.Unhappy
with life in London, and with her love life a complete disaster,
Ellie Chapman desperately needs a change. So when she learns she's
inherited a farmhouse perched high up on the cliffs above the
English Channel, it feels like the perfect escape. But ramshackle
and dilapidated, and ruled by the world's naughtiest donkey,
Seabreeze Farm is not as picture perfect as Ellie imagined. And
then there's brooding local vet Ben Hastings, who seems to make it
his mission to make life on the farm even harder for Ellie! With
money tight, Ellie slowly rebuilds the tired old farmhouse. And as
the farm comes to life under Ellie's care, Ellie's spark returns
too. Because as every day passes, Ellie begins to realise that
there is something special about Seabreeze Farm, and there's no
other place she'd rather be. This book was previously published as
two novellas - Give Me Your Answer Do and Second Chances at Channel
View Farm. Praise for Jo Bartlett: 'I love second chance stories. I
love returning home stories. So a book combining both is an
absolute winner for me. The Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous.
Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A
triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Jessica Redland 'Perfectly written and
set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful
slice of Cornish escapism.' Helen J Rolfe
Originally published in 1922. The author's experiences as a
doctor/explorer in the untamed forests of Equatorial Africa.
Illustrated with photos and maps. Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Chiltern Hills is a historical walking guidebook of eighteen
circular walks between seven and ten miles.The Chiltern Hills are
an area of hills northwest of London. These walks are confined to a
small area north of Henley. Each walk has a map detailed with walk
decription and is accompanied by much interesting local history
notes. The walks pass through typical picturesque English villages,
glorious countrysides with stunning views-England at its best. They
pass by local village pubs, old churches, and village ponds.
Country lanes, hills, valleys, woods, and streams are a feature in
an area that has often been used in well-known films and TV series.
Walks can be extended by combining more than one walk, or walks can
be intersected at crossover points between walks. Some walks pass
through nature reserves; others pass by the grounds of stately
homes. The book is for the newcomer to walking as well as the
experienced walker.
Neolocalism and Tourism: Understanding a Global Movement is the
first comprehensive analysis of neolocalism in the tourism context
and provides a forum to discuss the latest developments, trends,
and research involving tourism and neolocalism, as well as
exploring new areas for consideration. Synergies between
neolocalism and tourism can contribute to a greater understanding
of the complexities of sustainability through increases in
community involvement, which enhances local pride and local
sourcing. The role of local production, distribution, and
consumption can link people to landscapes and contribute to a
deeper understanding of sense of place, which in turns garners
support for local enterprises and local causes. This edited
collection: * Outlines the theory of neolocalism and features
neolocalism in relation to tourism; * Brings a new level of
scrutiny to the stand-alone concept of "neolocal" as a rising
phenomenon in sustainable tourism development and tourism product
development studies; * Highlights the versatility and innovating
applications of neolocalism within the wider tourism debate; and *
Contains international contributions and examples (both applied and
conceptual) from global experts.
Kimber shares his adventures, misadventures, and reflections as a
part-time farmer and fetcher of firewood, his struggles with
recalcitrant sheep and aging tractors, the joys of roaming the
hills with his dog, plunking for pickerel in the lily pads,
savoring the echoes of silence in a sleeping Maine village. Like a
good apple pie, these essays are a blend of the sweet and the tart,
the aromatic and the astringent, seasoned with a dash of wit and
self irony, these love letters to life upcountry are as crisp,
fresh, and bracing as they are affectionate.
A guide for hikers and backpackers seeking adventure throughout
Texas with detailed information on location, facilities,
activities, special features, layout, fees and cautions. Photos
give the flavor and attractions of many of the sites.
From Old Harry Rocks, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, all along the
shore of the Jurassic Coast to Lyme Regis, via the glowing summit
of Golden Cap and the one-eyed winking lighthouse at Portland Bill,
Dorset is a walkers' wonderland. The 40 routes in this book roam
over hills and across heathland, go through forests and voluptuous
valleys, trace ridgelines and precipitous cliffs, passing caves,
castles, coves, country pubs and stunning viewpoints, to find
vibrant villages and secret beaches. Here you'll come face to-face
with history, walk with the words of Thomas Hardy ringing in your
ears, witness wondrous wildlife and encounter all manner of cottage
industries, from community cake- and marmalade-makers to
microbreweries bubbling away in back streets.
North Carolina has one of the richest arrays of birdlife in North
America-460 species, including two of the rarest species in the
Southeast: the Red-cockaded Woodpecker and the Wood Stork.
Birding North Carolina guides you to forty-four of the best birding
locations across the state. Organized by region, this useful and
comprehensive guide includes everything you need for a rewarding
bird-watching experience.
Look inside to find:
Accurate bird-finding information for the entire state-from the
Mountains to the Piedmont to the Coastal Plain
Where to find migrating raptors, a huge assortment of shorebirds
and nesting waterbirds, plus many Southern specialties such as
Swainson's Warbler, the
reclusive Black Rail, and the fire-dependent Bachman's Sparrow
Descriptions of each site, with information about key species
Where and when to go, how to get there, and what you'll see
Details on the seasonal distributions of 122 North Carolina bird
specialties-
where they occur, their abundances there, and the best times to see
them
While researching background on the lives of Maine lobster
fishermen's families for her recent novel The Summer I Dared,
best-selling novelist Barbara Delinsky was captivated by all the
interesting, amusing, and surprising information she turned up. She
collected much of it in this little book, arranged in an
entertaining question and answer format. She will be donating her
proceeds to the Barbara Delinsky Charitable Foundation for Breast
Cancer Research.
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