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Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2010]
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1 online resource.
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English
Description
There is no other place like these islands on earth! This unmatched archipelago is a world away from the mainland, yet it also helps define the identity of Ecuador. The Galápagos Islands captured the imagination of Charles Darwin and provided the catalyst.
62) Calgary Book of Everything: Everything You Wanted to Know About Calgary and Were Going to Ask Anyway
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MacIntyrePurcell Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
"From the Sandstone City to oil and population booms, from the murderous saga of William Jumbo Fisk to profiles of former mayor Ralph Klein, cowboy Guy Weadick, and singer Jann Arden, no book on Calgary is more comprehensive and fun."--
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Publisher
MacIntyrePurcell Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"From chilling out on the Columbia Icefields, to munching on sweet potato fries at Dadeos, to rappelling through Rat's Nest cave, to line dancing at a free pancake breakfast or rocking out at the Labatt's Blues Festival, this is the MUST list every Albertan MUST have. From buying sausages in Seven Persons to finding the coolest late night eateries in Calgary, it's all here. We also get Albertans-famous and not so famous-from across the province to...
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Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[1988]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (185 pages) : illustrations, maps
Language
English
Description
Physically, the first thing that comes to mind about these little-known islands is beauty. It's a tropically profound beauty associated with palm-clad islands, white sandy beaches, multi-hued gin-clear lagoons and sometimes abrupt green mountains covered with jungle and laced with waterfalls. Palau, is a richly appointed composite of all Pacific islands. And within its reef fringed 80-mile length there are jungled mountains with lacy waterfalls and...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (100).
Language
English
Description
This guide is excerpted from our much larger Adventure Guide to Provence. It zeroes in on the Western Cote d'Azur, including Fréjus, Saint Raphael, the Plage Pamplonne, the Estérel, the Massif des Maures, and La Garde Freinet. For years, Ferne Arfin has been ...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
Following are a few brief excerpts from this guide, written by a lifelong resident of Australia. She covers everything you might want to know about this part of Australia - guaranteed! The places to stay, from budget to luxury, rentals to B and Bs, the restau.
Author
Publisher
MacIntyrePurcell Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (140 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Whether it's savouring whiskey-toned Scrumpie cider in Cobble Hill, getting with the goats on the roof in Coombs, scanning the surfers in Tuff City (Tofino), taking a gander at the brants-the noisy little sea goose that's so popular in Qualicum Beach-or grokking the alien growth on the Avatar Grove cedars near Port Renfrew, this book has the MUST list every Islander and every visitor MUST have. From the wild, windswept shores of Spring Island to...
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Publisher
Roaring Forties Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (130 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Weaving the story of the King's personal and public life with detailed descriptions of the locations in Memphis that served as the setting for his musical education and evolution, this pop culture guide offers a refreshingly even-handed account of Elvis Presley's life. Elvis came to Memphis as a 13-year-old boy, and within a few years, he was shocking and seducing the world with a mixture of moves and sounds he had first seen and heard in the city's...
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English
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This book takes the guesswork out of determining whether a particular trip is right for you. For each hike, you're given its total distance, elevation gain or loss, hiking time, highlights, difficulty rating, and whether dogs or mountain bikes are allowed, plus a full description of the route.
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English
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Californians live on the edge... of a tectonic plate, that is. In this geologically tenuous location, where a tsunami, earthquake, or volcanic eruption is just another hazard, the rocks and landforms are dynamic too. From erupting geysers and boiling mud pots to collapsing sea arches and crawling landslides, California is a land in motion. In fact, rocks on the west side of the San Andreas Fault have moved northward nearly 200 miles in the last 20...
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Series
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (28 pages).
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English
Description
Based on the classic Best Dives of the Caribbean, this publication focuses on the Mexican Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Akumal alone. Includes the latest and best dive and snorkel sites, each rated for visual excellence and marine life. The author's knowledge.
Author
Series
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2009?]
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
Based on the great classic, Best Dives of the Caribbean, this publication zeroes in on the best dives of Belize. Includes the latest and best dive and snorkel sites, each rated for visual excellence and marine life. The author's knowledge of the Caribbean.
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
The clean air, smelling of spruce and moss in the summer and of newly fallen snow in winter, is unforgettable in Sweden. Written by a full-time resident, this is the definitive guide to Stockholm and the beautiful archipelago close by. There are cities we visit for their stunning beauty, others for their cultural offerings, and still others for their cuisine and fashionable bars. And then there is Stockholm, a striking, vibrant city with historic...
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FalconGuides
Pub. Date
[2015]
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pages cm
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English
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"Best Bike Rides Las Vegas is the real treasure found within Nevada, detailing forty of the most diverse recreational and scenic rides in the Las Vegas valley. With most rides between 5 and 30 miles, it's easy to find a ride that suits your tastes. Each route includes complete point-by-point miles and directions, map, text description of the riding area, GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and full-color photos of the ride's features. More...
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English
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The only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers. Brand-new, this book covers the state-region by region-from the steelhead springs in the northeast to the walleye spawning in the western river basins, with a special section on the Ohio River. Each entry describes the water and its game fish population, angling tips, and local regulations as well as advice on boat ramps, parking...
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English
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Presented annually to the best baseball book, 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out profiles America's greatest baseball museums, shrines, sports bars, pop culture landmarks and ballpark sites. From sandlots and skyboxes to TV rooms and sports bars, America's love for baseball has inspired countless memories, discussions, and tributes. Josh Pahigian takes us across America to explore the places where the game's history, culture, and lore...
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English
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Family camping and RV experts Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi make it easy for you to plan the perfect family-friendly, budget-conscious summer road trip. Whether you're a fan of rustic national parks or luxury glamping resorts, the in-depth profiles of more than 300 amazing outdoor accommodation destinations will help you find the best places to park your RV, pitch your tent, or kick back in your yurt, treehouse, or cabin. Whether you're planning a...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
The Green Coast is a resort area just hours from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Here, amid the many unspoiled beaches, mountains and waterfalls, you can find lush island hideaways once used by pirates. The region takes its name from the striking color of the Ilha Grande Bay, considered one of the most beautiful coastlines in Brazil. The main destinations are Paraty and the mostly uninhabited island of Ilha Grande. There are in fact 365 islands, one...
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Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
This is based on our 592-page Adventure Guide to Scotland, but it zeroes in on Edinburgh and the Lothians. Also includes and extensive introductory section on Scotland as a whole. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and clim.
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