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Tracker. The very word evokes images of buckskin-clad braves crouching over the ground, carefully studying the signs before thema part of history. But the modern world has not put behind it the need for the earthy business of tracking. Such skills...

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Following up on the phenomenal success of their debut backcountry ski book, Allen and Mike's "Really Cool Telemark Tips" is the perfect book for anybody who's ever yearned to master the subtleties of the telemark turn. 123 clear, concise...

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Europe by Eurail has been the train travelers one-stop source for visiting Europes cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules,...

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When Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin boldly escaped from Alcatraz prison on June 11, 1962, it is widely believed that they succumbed to the waters of San Francisco Bay. In this reexamination of the escape and its aftermath, the ...

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In this work, these two National Outdoor Leadership School instructors offer lots of tried-and-true tricks and useful tips drawn from years of experience. The material is easy to understand and accompanied by hundreds of entertaining illustrations...

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The best way to enjoy Californias spectacular coastline is to drive it! Packed with information about charming seaside communities and featuring all new photographs, this beautiful four-color guide takes you along the 1,100-mile stretch of Highway...

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This book will be a priceless resource for those considering adventuring into the fashion industry, yet not knowing how or where to start. Comprised of detailed information, How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business will be a guide for the...

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Here are the struggles, the strategies, the odd treatments, and the theories the limited amount of physicians used when the Revolutionary War exploded.

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A stunningly illustrated, full-color archive of the history, romance, and lore, tc of America's Lighthouses. Includes complete driving directions and technical data on over 4000 lighthouses.

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This fully updated guide is a complete planner with advice on finances, safety, health, working, renting, vs. owning, and finding the best place to retire.

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Indian Handcrafts explains how each object evolved, how it was used, and what tools and materials you need to re-create it.

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Kids and adults can explore outer space from their own backyards with this handy book of unusual and engaging activities. By simply looking up at the sky- with the unaided eye- parents, camp counselors, and other group leaders can help children id...

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Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Colorado History features 17 short biographies of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary if misunderstood thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes from the history of the Centennial State.

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When Americans think about the American Revolution, certain names come quickly to mind--George Washington, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. These men deserve to be remembered, yet their stories do not give us a clear picture of what life was like fo...

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Written by longtime Colorado climber Bob Horan, this guide includes both traditional favorites and new discoveries that fuel the fire of the boulderer's quest, from the Front Range to Summit County to the Western Slope. Geared to all skill levels,...

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Over the past several years, "the American in Tuscany" has become a literary subgenre. Launched by the phenomenal success of Frances Mayes's Under the Tuscan Sun, bookstores now burgeon with nimble, witty accounts of this clash in c...

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Do something soul-restoring, like standing on the shores of northern Lake Tahoe; do something kid-approved, such as a visit to the Charles M. Schultz Museum; do something unexpected by attending the Isleton Crawdad Festival; do something fun by at...

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An entertaining collection of 101 quintessential places, people, events, customs, lingo, and eats that help define the personality of this proud state.

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Storytelling is both an art form and a means of passing on significant elements of a culture--the history, the traditions, the humor, the pathos. It is a way of entertaining and being entertained. With this compilation of Texas--and Texanized--fav...

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This lavishly illustrated history of the Shore chronicles the people and events that shaped the physical, economic, and social development of New Jerseys coastal resort communities. Packed with archival photos, this charming tribute to bygone days...

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This laugh-out-loud guide will introduce readers to the offbeat people, places, and events of the Old Line State.

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Some of Nevada's more unusual attractions and events include the annual Elko Running from the Bulls, the Virginia City Camel Races, and of course, Route 375--the "Extraterrestrial Highway"--where a number of UFO sightings have been ...

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Silicon Valley veterans and newbies alike will want to explore this book that delves into the rich history behind the region that birthed the world's most important industry. Technology journalist Ashlee Vance has captured almost every aspect...

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See New Hampshire Gardener's Companion for series copy. Massachusetts copy: Packed with reliable information and insider tips, this excellent guide tells Massachusetts gardeners everything they need to know to make their gardens flourish, whe...

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This book is a superbly written history of Bostons 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 ...

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A fascinating collection of thirty compelling stories about events that shaped the Emerald City, It Happened in Seattle describes everything from the battle of Seattle in 1856 to the Nisqually earthquake of 2001.

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Laugh your way through the pages of West Virginia Curiosities, your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Mountain State has to offer!

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This easy-to-use guide, completely revised and updated in clear, concise prose, features more than hundreds of sites in 31 states--solemn battlefields, gracious mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more. Specific directions, ...

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New from the team that has brought us Spooky New England and other Spooky titles are thirty classic creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurences. Expert storytelling and evocative illustrations once again prove...

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Twenty-one riveting stories and illustrations about ships that met their end in the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes, such as: British gunboat H.M.S. Speedy in 1804, American Navy brig U.S.S. Niagara in 1820, Civil War steamer Island Queen in...

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