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A portrait of Chris McCandless chronicles his decision to withdraw from society and adopt the persona of Alexander Supertramp, offering insight into his beliefs about the wilderness and his tragic death in the Alaskan wilderness. Reprint. Tour.... More

When a young lion at a city zoo escapes in an empty crate, he finds himself on his way to Africa, so his animal friends must break out of the zoo, braving the concrete jungle of New York City, to get him back. Original.... More

Introducing the Eighth Wonder of travel books. A joyous, passionate gift book for travelers-both the real and the armchair variety-1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE delivers exactly the promise of its an around-the-world, continent-by-continent listing of places guaranteed to give you shivers, the ... More

The funniest travel writer in the world takes a hike. The longest continuous footpath in the world, the Appalachian Trail stretches along the East Coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine, through some of the most arresting and celebrated landscapes in America. At the age of forty-four, in... More

'You should read it on the road, on a mountainside, at the bottom of the ocean. It should be a set book in any serious course of any study, so multi-applicable are its intentions. For instance, if you wanted to be a motorcycle mechanic it should be read before any technical material. If you wanted t... More

"Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World" with 1000 must-do experiences from around the world is a book that will inspire everyone. Perfect for both the seasoned traveller and the armchair dreamer, it brings you the very best travel experiences - extraordinary landscapes, jaw... More

A well-designed and highly informative reference source.'American Reference 'A useful addition to both general reference collections and business collections.'American Libraries 'Recommended for libraries searching to provide patrons with brief, focused country profiles supplemented with eco... More

Sometimes it's pretty hard to tell them apart...My family and the animals, that is. I don't know why my brothers and sisters complain so much. With snakes in the bath and scorpions on the lunch table, our house, on the island of Corfu, is a bit like a circus. So they should feel right at home...... More

Want to bite the Big Apple? Strike it rich in Las Vegas? Get your kicks on Route 66? This jam-packed guide escorts readers through the land of plenty. From Disney World to Death Valley, the White House... More

This brand-new guide to one of South America's best travel bargains, formerly covered in the bestselling "Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay," focuses solely on Argentina and features full-color highlights, detailed itineraries, easy-to-use grid-referenced maps, and more.... More