CK - Travel 10

Cottage Country: a place for antics, shenanigans and perfectly executed belly flops. Spending time at the cottage is arguably the quintessential summer experience. Whether one travels there to swim……続きを見る

When World War II broke out in Europe, the American army had no specialized division of mountain soldiers. But in the winter of 1939–40, after a tiny band of Finnish mountain troops brought the inva……続きを見る

What happens when a silly girl goes on safari to the Makgadikgadi Pan, the Okavango Delta and the Chobe River. Taken from Linder's own journal with side comments from her guy and beleaguered travel ……続きを見る

Discover one of the world's most fascinating and historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning the rich history of London. Author Kevin Jackson takes readers through more than 2,000 year……続きを見る

What the heck is so funny about travel?   Traveling is not for the timid of heart. What can go wrong often does, as twenty-six road warriors relate in this book. Whether it's driving across C……続きを見る

Unbearably Funny Stories from the Road Less Traveled.   What happens when your trip goes awry? When your sandal-clad foot steps in the cow dung? Perhaps you too have watched with disbelief as……続きを見る

An intelligent, humorous travel tale that is also the story of a tender father-son relationship from ABC Local Radio's legendary broadcaster Jon Faine. 'Somehow, I convinced myself it was a good ide……続きを見る

Following the phenomenal success of Grumpy Old Men, the quintessential grumpy old man, David Quantick, has taken a well-deserved holiday. But no matter where you go, there is always something to moa……続きを見る

" From the wealth of place names in Kentucky, Rennick has selected those of some 2,000 communities and post offices. These places are usually the largest, the best known, or the most important as we……続きを見る

In this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. In his day-dreams ……続きを見る

In this amazing eBook you will find more than one hundred facts about New York. What are the top landmarks, museums and galleries to visit? What is the history of the Statue of Liberty? Separated in……続きを見る

An alluring, evocative summer voyage on the Mediterranean and into the enchanting seaside towns of France and Italy by a young American chef aboard an Italian billionaire couple’s spectacular sailin……続きを見る

As thrilling as any novel, as taut and exciting as any adventure story, Peter Hathaway Capstick’s Death in the Long Grass takes us deep into the heart of darkness to view Africa through the eyes of ……続きを見る

The Goodfella's Guide to New York is a truly facinating guide to New York's notorious mob haunts. It is unlike any other guide book, and it also gives an excellent real life New Yorkers view of rest……続きを見る

'Like Shakespeare, Dickens was able to embrace a whole world' John Mortimer When Charles Dickens set out for America in 1842, he was the most famous man of his day to make the journey, and embarked ……続きを見る

Mark Twain konnte mit seinen Büchern ab dem Jahr 1863 den Grundstock für ein großes Vermögen legen. Seine erfolgreiche schriftstellerische Arbeit schien in einer nicht minder erfolgreichen verlegeri……続きを見る

Im Sommer 1845 verschwanden auf ihrer Suche nach der Nordwest-Passage die Expeditions-schiffe HMS "Erebus" und "Error" spurlos im Nordatlantik. Zahllose Suchexpeditionen, die sich in den nachfolgend……続きを見る

Vor Amundsen scheiterten schon viele bedeutende Entdecker bei dem Versuch, einen Seeweg durch das eisige Labyrinth der arktischen Inseln im Norden Amerikas zu finden, so etwa Sebastian Cabot, James ……続きを見る

Burckhardt war der erste gebildete Mensch der Neuzeit, der die heute berühmten Tempel von Abu Simbel erblickte. Seine Aufzeichnungen über die Entdeckungen, Abenteuer und Geschäfte am oberen Nil und ……続きを見る

Nach dem großen Erfolg seiner Bearbeitung von Alexander v. Humboldts Reise durchs Baltikum nach Russland und Sibirien 1829 hat der Altmeister der Humboldtforschung und der Geographie- und Reisegesch……続きを見る

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as the citizens of New Orleans regroup and put down roots elsewhere, many wonder what will become of one of the nation's most complex creole cultures. New Orle……続きを見る

A week-by-week look at the abundant wildlife and plants in and around Marylandーwhere and when to find them. When can you find ripe blueberries along the Appalachian Trail in Maryland? Where can you……続きを見る

Pictures from Italy" is an exciting travelogue by Dickens and is one of his masterpieces. It narrates his reflections during his stay there. In ceaseless picturesque images he paints the streets and……続きを見る

The purpose of this work is twofoldーto afford a broad survey of the Latin American countries, with the colour and interest which so strongly characterizes this half of the New World; and to offer i……続きを見る

In Going to Extremes writer, presenter and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton visits Oymyakon in Siberia, where the average winter temperature is -47 degrees and 40% of the population have lost the……続きを見る

This exciting new series explores those logic-defying comebacks and tough losses, the dramatic interceptions, fumbles, game-winning field goals, and touchdowns. Every play's description is accompani……続きを見る

Though the West was won years and years ago, the pioneer spirit lives on in Salt Lake City (SLC). The local food scene is ripe with opportunity and alive with food entrepreneurs filled with ideas th……続きを見る

Der Kauderwelsch Sprachführer Albanisch bietet einen niederschwelligen Einstieg zum Erlernen der Sprache und hilft so, sich in kurzer Zeit im Alltag oder auf Reisen verständigen zu können. Wer Alban……続きを見る

Discover California's Magnificent State Parks! This lively and comprehensive guide puts you on the trail to adventure in 150 California State Parks, Preserves, Beaches, Widerness Areas and Historic ……続きを見る

Unlock the riddle of speaking and interacting in German German Demystified provides you with a solid foundation for building conversation skills in that language. You can go at your own pace as you ……続きを見る