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In this, his first book, never before published in the U.S., the famous French sailor, Moitessier, describes his shipwreck on the Chagos atoll in the Indian Oceans, his building of Marie-Therese II, and his leisurely voyage to the West Indies, where he...

This isn't just a Puglia travel guide, it's a better way to travel.Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Italy's most authentic region. Rather than just checking off monuments, this guide immerses you in local rhythms, sacred traditions, and...

Hard Air is a book about extraordinary flying--flying under conditions that keep fighters on the carrier deck and rockets on the launch pad--a book about rescue missions and long, lonely flights to gather urgently needed information, about flights to...

"Shipwrecks and Tales of the Sea" presents a captivating collection of true accounts and legendary stories from the world of maritime history. Authored by William Chambers and Robert Chambers, this volume transports readers to the heart of daring...

Total Tripping: From Alaska to Argentina is just one of the collections that spans the years 1979-2006 and consists of Carl Lahser's travel diaries, short stories, and poetry collections. The collection is arranged into two series: "Publications" and...

Greater Exploits 13 es una continuación de Greater Exploits 12 con más detalles, centrándose en Perfect Spiritual Adventure - Diario de 31 días del segundo viaje de oración espiritual nacional de Nigeria, el gigante de África con acciones proféticas Esta...

Greater Exploits 13 ist eine Fortsetzung von Greater Exploits 12 mit mehr Details und konzentriert sich auf das perfekte spirituelle Abenteuer - 31 Tage Tagebuch der zweiten landesweiten spirituellen Gebetsreise durch Nigeria, den Riesen Afrikas mit...

Greater Exploits 13 è una continuazione di Greater Exploits 12 con maggiori dettagli, incentrata su Perfect Spiritual Adventure - 31 Days Diary of Second Nationwide Spiritual Prayer Travel of Nigeria, il gigante dell'Africa con azioni profetiche Questa è...

Jordan Poole, a Millennial and an Artist from Appalachian Georgia, takes off to explore the backroads of America in this decade of the 2020's. He finds an undercurrent of American counterculture's survival along the path. Travel with him and Priscilla...

Greater Exploits 13 est une continuation de Greater Exploits 12 avec plus de détails, se concentrant sur Perfect Spiritual Adventure - 31 Days Diary of Second National Spiritual Prayer Travel of Nigeria, the Giant of Africa with prophetic Actions Il...

What do you do when everyone around you is embracing parenthood or focused on their careers, and you're not sure either path is right for you? Lisa Jansen decided to find outAt 33, Lisa had everything she ever wanted; A successful career in...

Ignite your inner adventurer and delve into the unknown on this journey of transformation. The Inside Hustle shakes off the ordinary for the extraordinary, delivering thought-provoking wisdom for the now moment with fierce authenticity, honesty and...

The Fly Aways And Other Seed Travelers is a book written by Francis Marion Fultz and published in 1909. The book is a collection of short stories that explore the lives and journeys of different types of seeds as they travel through the air and land in...

Retreat Forward is the philosophy of enabling personal growth (moving Forward into deeper authenticity as an individual) through prioritizing relaxation, solitude, and reflection - in other words, to Retreat.Project Retreat Forward started with a...

For generations, nature lovers like Joy Adamson or gallant sailors like Zhang He, have risked their lives in unforgiving conditions through uncharted territory. Others have bypassed the limits of human endurance to share their adventurers' experiences...

En la temprana primavera de 1914, Stephen Graham se disponía a realizar un ambicioso viaje. Tras partir de la ciudad de Vladikavkaz, cruzaría el Cáucaso y el mar Caspio para atravesar el Asia central rusa.Superada la primera etapa en el Cáucaso, Graham...

FOR DAVID, graduating from college was a matter of course,but figuring out what to do next with his life turns into aparalyzing decision. Always pressured to be a high-achiever,he can do anything-but from corporate conformity to graduateschool...

Want to win big in Las Vegas? Do you want to learn the secrets to success in Sin City? Las Vegas is a very unique destination filled with 24-7 excitement and entertainment, but it can be expensive and a bit complicated without the right guidance...

"In the well-written, laugh-out-loud, self-deprecating spirit of Bill Bryson's A Walk In the Woods and Nora Ephron's When Harry Met Sally, Dan White takes us along for a walk on the wild side of adventure and love. I couldn't put it down." --Eric Blehm,...

This harrowing tale of survival on one of Central America's tallest peaks is not written by a hard core mountain climber. Robert Hopkins was just an English teacher when he decided to make what he thought would be a relatively easy trip up to the top of...

"Go big or go home." Origin unknown.  For John Haugen-Wente, a motto he has embraced for most of his lifetime. Almost 67, still feeling 27, recently retired, looking for an adventure. When asked what his plans after retirement...

Ms. Louvenia Jenkins is a retired Elementary School Administrator of the Los Angeles California School District. Before becoming an administrator, Ms. Jenkins taught first grade students for one year in Ashiya, Japan for the personnel of the United...

As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge a yak's bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sealion's flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it's fair to say Mark Horrell...

Klaus Komenda had achieved what he had fantasized about for years. He had moved to the United States, worked for a prestigious company in Silicon Valley, was able to afford the luxury German car and the one bedroom apartment in a gated complex with...

Courage, faith, hope and conviction is what keeps the human spirit going. When things don't go as planned, don't quit. Just keep going. In this autobiography, aviator Richard Stewart relates his personal experience with travel, flying as a pilot, and his...

Embark on a captivating journey through the timeless charm of Paris with my meticulously crafted travel guideLet this guide be your expert companion as you uncover the best of one of the world's most captivating cities.

Ce livre relate les aventures scientifiques de deux explorateurs français qui ont voyagé dans des régions reculées de l'Asie pour étudier les populations locales, les langues et les cultures. Avec des descriptions vivantes des lieux qu'ils ont visités et...

This book documents the expedition of the Koninklijk Nederlandsch Aardrijkskundig Genootschap (Royal Dutch Geographical Society) to southwestern New Guinea in 1904-1905. It includes detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region,...

James Weddell berichtet von seiner Entdeckungsreise zum Südpol in den Jahren 1822 bis 1824. Er beschreibt nicht nur die geographischen Gegebenheiten, sondern auch die unvorhergesehenen Schwierigkeiten, mit denen er und seine Besatzung konfrontiert wurden...

Live your best life, no matter where you are. Do you find it easy to experience wholehearted adventure and joy when you're on vacation, but you're a total stress case in everyday life?  The Joys of Jet Lag is your guidebook to using a...

This book is about the mystic experiences of a commoner 's pilgrimage to Kailash - Mansarovar in the autonomous region of Tibet, China.From the time immemorial, Saints and devotees of various faiths have come to the revered mountain Kailash and Holy...

Welcome to a journey of adventure, natural wonder, and the freedom of the open road! In "Park and Play: Discovering National Parks from the Comfort of Your RV," we invite you to explore some of the most magnificent landscapes and cultural treasures the...

Irish Lad's Journey: From Humble Beginnings to American Dream, Embracing Challenges, Adventure, Love, and Fortune Along the Way.Wild and Hearty is an engaging narrative that encapsulates the life of a young Irish lad, born and raised in the rugged...

What would you do if elephants tore breakfast branches from above your swinging hammock? If a pride of lions invaded your camp? Or you were knocked into the water by a charging hippo?Zimbabwe is crumbling economically. Poaching is on the increase. As...

Inspiration to plan and execute your own bike tour through the beautiful mountains of the Alps.This book offers information on what you need to know to make the most out of a longer tour through the mountains. How to plan the tour, what to think about...

Are you tired of living in the same place?Do you want to know how you can visit the most beautiful places in the world and live the best possible life with your RV?The world of recreational vehicles is amazing and often not very well known, but it...

The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress is a travel book by American author Mark Twain which humorously chronicles what Twain called his "Great Pleasure Excursion" on board the chartered vessel Quaker City through Europe and the Holy Land...

"ADVENTURE TRAVEL" - A NEW PARTNERSHIP The Royal Princessis a return to the author's "Adventure Travel" series, now the 6th. It is based on real travel but made fiction. Professor Mike Gaherty and Assistant Expedition Leader Amy...

This is the story of a man who left Germany in the 1890's at age 18, signed on as a crew member of a sailing ship then traveled the world finally settling in Seattle, WA.Then as sailing ships gave way to steam, he made that transition.As he moved, he...

A Path to Serenity is a companion workbook for Journey to Serenity. It outlines the process Patti went through during that journey. Her focus is helping herself and others keep body/mind/spirit functioning optimally so that life on this planet can be a...

In this life, relish the highs, endure the lows, and savor the in-between times. Pedal into those sunrises that light the sky with promise. Savor those elegant sunsets with their exclamation point to a glorious day on your bicycle. Remember the good,...

Lotta Wiik-Lambert looks back at a lifetime of adventures, beginning in 1985, in this collection of stories that reveal the thrillsand dangersof being a world traveler.Often joined by close friends and family, she traveled the seven continents, including...

Embark on a Journey of the SoulPath of the Soul: The World's Most Inspiring Pilgrimages invites you to traverse ancient paths that have guided countless souls seeking enlightenment, peace, and transformation. This riveting exploration of sacred journeys...

Embark on an Epic Global Ski AdventureAre you ready to carve fresh tracks in the world's most breathtaking ski destinations? Chasing Powder: The World's Most Beautiful Ski Destinations invites you to explore a world of powder and peaks, transporting you...

""Pages From An Adventurous Life"" is a memoir written by Dick Donovan and published in 1907. The book chronicles Donovan's life as a detective and adventurer in Victorian England. Donovan recounts his experiences investigating crimes, tracking down...