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"Discovering Angola: A Comprehensive Travel Guide" invites readers on an immersive journey through the vibrant landscapes, rich history, and diverse cultures of this compelling African nation. From the bustling streets of Luanda to the untamed wilderness of national parks, this guide provides a detailed exploration of Angola's multifaceted tapestry.The book begins with a captivating glimpse into Angola's history, tracing its evolution from pre-colonial...
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Lonely Planet's Costa Rica is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Trek through dense jungles in Parque Nacional Corcovado, swim under Montezuma Waterfalls and catch waves on Santa Teresa; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Costa Rica Travel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring...
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Embark on a transformative journey with "A Guide to Moving to Algeria: Navigating Culture, Logistics, and New Beginnings." This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion as you navigate the complexities of relocating to the enchanting North African nation of Algeria.From the ancient echoes of historical sites to the contemporary rhythms of daily life, this guide delves into the multifaceted tapestry of Algerian culture. Expertly written,...
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of West Africa with "Exploring Ghana: A Comprehensive Travel Guide." This meticulously crafted guidebook is your passport to an enchanting odyssey, unraveling the diverse landscapes, rich cultural tapestry, and warm hospitality that define Ghana.From the vibrant markets of Accra to the historical forts of Cape Coast, this guide is a gateway to the soul of Ghana. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of...
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Mention the Galápagos Islands to almost anyone, and the first things that spring to mind are iguanas, tortoises, volcanic beaches, and, of course, Charles Darwin. But there are people living there, too -- nearly 20,000 of them. A wild stew of nomads and grifters, dreamers and hermits, wealthy tour operators and desperately poor South American refugees, these inhabitants have brought crime, crowding, poaching, and pollution to the once-idyllic islands....
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A radical reappraisal of Charles Darwin from the bestselling author of Victoria: A Life.
With the publication of On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin-hailed as the man who "discovered evolution"-was propelled into the pantheon of great scientific thinkers, alongside Galileo, Copernicus, and Newton. Eminent writer A. N. Wilson challenges this long-held assumption. Contextualizing Darwin and his ideas, he offers a groundbreaking critical look at...
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This history and guide to the fly-fishing waters of Yellowstone National Park is a loving homage to the region's iconic wild trout.
Yellowstone National Park is home to some of the most storied destinations in the history of fly fishing. Casting in the Firehole River is like going back in time to, when bison roamed nearly every meadow in the West. Restored to their natal streams after near extinction, native Arctic grayling can, once again be plucked...
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"Urgent and moving."-Publishers Weekly ★
An elegant blend of "polemic, industrial history, nautical writing, elegy and ecology" (The Scotsman), The Two-Headed Whale charts the tragic history of the post-war whaling industry alongside the author's thrilling memoir of sailing the Antarctic.
In 2016, Sandy Winterbottom embarked on an epic six-week tall-ship voyage from Uruguay to Antarctica. At the mid-way stop in South Georgia, her pristine image...
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John Kricher is professor emeritus of biology at Wheaton College in Massachusetts and an internationally recognized ecologist, ornithologist, and author. His books include The New Neotropical Companion, Tropical Ecology, and The Balance of Nature (all Princeton). Kevin Loughlin is a nature photographer and tour guide who has led more than forty trips to Galápagos. His photos and writing have appeared in many magazines, including Living Bird and Birding....
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The beginner's birding book that covers species found in the Sierra Nevada- from the author of The Law's Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling.
As a naturalist managing the field studies program at the California Academy of Sciences, John Muir Laws noticed that novice birders often distinguish birds by color and size rather than species. This inspired him to create Sierra Birds: A Hiker's Guide, a unique book that assumes no prior birding knowledge...
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This publication explores marine renewable energy sources from floating solar farms to deep ocean turbines and shows how increasing the capacity of the blue economy can help the Asia and Pacific region transition to a clean energy, low carbon future. Providing an overview of ADB's Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) project, it examines stressors impacting the region's oceans and examines the...
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Nestled along the Illinois River, Starved Rock State Park is a favorite destination no matter the season. This National Historic Landmark boasts a landscape filled with tall bluffs, elegant trees, and wildflower-adorned hills, perfect for the adventurer inside us all.
In Starved Rock State Park: An Illinois Treasure, photographers Lee Mandrell and DeeDee Niederhouse-Mandrell showcase the beauty and grandeur of this Illinois state park. With photos...
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San Francisco is an iconic and symbolic city. But only when you look beyond the picture-postcards of the Golden Gate Bridge and the quaint cable cars do you realise that the city's most interesting stories are not the Summer of Love, the Beats or even the latest gold rush in Silicon Valley.*BR**BR*Hidden San Francisco is a guidebook like no other. Structured around the four major themes of ecology, labour, transit and dissent, Chris Carlsson peels...
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