Travel : Adventure

Claire Brownsworth, rockclimber and extreme sports addict, takes us on the wild ride that is her life. more...

Price: $19.95

Set against the dramatic scenery of the Himalaya, this memoir reveals hardships and happiness in a land almost untouched by the West - Bhutan. When Britta, a young physiotherapist, goes to work in a remote village hospital, her good intentions are put to the test amid monsoons, fleas and shocking conditions. more...

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Here’s Your Guide to Camping Off the Beaten Path. Ever feel frustrated by crowded RV parks? Yearn to camp out in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook or before a remote panoramic vista? Bill and Jan Moeller have been doing just that for more than thirty years, and The Complete Book of Boondock RVing is their complete guide to camping without hookups (aka "dry camping"). Whether you’re planning to spend an occasional overnight in a parking lot or an extended stay in the wilderness, you’ll learn how to equip your rig for boondocking, find great campsites, manage and conserve electricity and water, and camp in complete RV comfort and convenience.: Increase your independence by learning how to camp "off the grid"; Save money by finding cheap or free campsites anywhere--even in large cities; Ensure your comfort, convenience, and safety when camping in the boonies; Learn how to conserve and manage electricity, water, and waste, and to establish reliable communications; Enjoy the quiet, solitude, and beauty of nature by getting away from crowded RV campgrounds more...

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The Mississippi River flows through this book, interlacing with the bicycle adventures of Barb and Ted. The insistent energy, majesty and abundance of the river became a metaphor for the explorers who see what they missed beforetheir roots from New Orleans to Minnesota. The willful river's meanders encourage them to sample pecan pies, spend time with a mortician in Missouri, cheer barges through the river's many locks, and overcome seven broken spokes. more...

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In 1851, Elanor Creesy, in a position almost unheard of for a woman in the mid-nineteenth century, served as the navigator on the maiden voyage of the clipper ship Flying Cloud -- traveling from New York to San Francisco in only eighty-nine days. This swift passage set a world record that went unbroken for more than a century. Upon arrival in San Francisco, Flying Cloud became an enduring symbol of a young nation's frontier spirit. Illustrated with original maps and charts as well as historical photographs, David Shaw's compelling narrative captures the drama of this maritime adventure. more...

Price: $10.95