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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Italy: A guide to the famous mountains of the Giro dItalia and beyond
by Simon WarrenFrom the Gavia Pass to Mount Etna, from The Stelvio to The Zoncalan, these climbs are legends in Italy and the building blocks of the Giro d'Italia. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these world-famous mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of Italy's greatest race are open 365 days of the year for any of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the hundred greatest cycling climbs of Italy.
100 Great Wildlife Experiences: What to See and Where
by James D. Fair&“From flowers to sharks, with birds, butterflies and bats in between, this book is the perfect companion when planning a trip in the UK.&” —Random Things Through My Letterbox There are many guides to the world&’s great wildlife experiences, but the UK is neglected and this book sets out to remedy this. 100 Great Wildlife Experiences really takes in all the amazing things to see and do in the UK, in all seasons—because winter, of course, can be just as good as summer or spring. The 100 experiences to be had here in the UK are placed in categories such as &“Best for Families,&” &“Best for Couples,&” &“Best on a Budget&” and so on. Covering every county in the country, this book is useful for people who want to explore their local area and surrounding counties, and for those in need of an insightful guide to take on their travels. &“Natural history writer James Fair takes us on a journey around the British Isles, showing us glorious places to visit and sights to see . . . from nightjars in Suffolk to wildcats in Scotland.&” —WI Life &“This beautiful book lists and illustrates the brilliant wildlife parks in the UK, with fantastic photos and summaries of the rich and varied variety of places to visit in order to enjoy the wide variety of wildlife native to our country, as well as the summer and winter visitors. A thoroughly superb book showcasing our national places of interest.&” —Books Monthly
100 Days On Holy Island: A Writer's Exile
by Peter MortimerIt was the worst winter in a decade, the winter of foot-and-mouth, when island power cuts ran for up to 72 hours - and two days before Peter Mortimer's planned departure, his father died.100 DAYS ON HOLY ISLAND is a quirky and often moving account of one man's self-imposed exile to a remote island off the coast of North-east England. Eschewing the usual historical or religious portrayal, Mortimer gives a vivid, humourous and often dramatic account of a confirmed urbanite in a small, tight-knit community cut off twice daily by the tides. Throwing himself into island life, he explores the landscape, people and myths that surround this remote `cradle of Chrisianity'. All of Mortimer's experiences within this unique island community are depicted with warmth and humour. The bleak winter scenery and idiosyncrasies of the island's inhabitants are described with an insight and understanding that could only have been achieved from personal experience. He helped in the local school, worked on the land, was the first person to be voluntarily cut off in the island refuge box and spent three tides isolated on the exposed outcrop, St Cuthbert's Island. The 100 days changed him - and probably changed the island. 100 DAYS ON HOLY ISLAND is a personal homage to the island and a remarkable account of a micro-society unique in modern Britain.
The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life
by Pam GroutThe author of the North American destination-centered 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life (2007) aims to shake up travelers' preconceptions about other countries and themselves, by detailing the why's and how's of such vacations as learning to belly dance in Turkey, test-driving a fantasy career as a chef in culinary hotspots, or assembling wheelchairs for land mine victims in Cambodia. Chapters on arts & crafts getaways, volunteer vacations, learning retreats, and wellness escapes include a resource or two. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations to Enrich Your Life
by Pam GroutFrom building houses in Appalachia to saving sea turtles in Costa Rica to teaching English in Thailand, this book is a rich resource of ways to use your skills to help out the world and reap some lasting benefits yourself.
The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations to Enrich Your Life
by Pam GroutTravel industry experts report that more and more people are combining vacations with volunteer work—the growing phenomenon called "voluntourism." Professionals predict this will be a key growth area for years to come; the voluntourists themselves find it a rewarding activity, good for body and soul. And nobody provides such a fun, inviting overview of the possibilities as savvy travel writer Pam Grout in the latest title in our 100 Best Vacations series. With its elegant two-color design, playful cover, and winningly positive goal, it’s a travel guide with heart, inexpensive yet inspiring—an ideal gift book for people who care to share. From building houses in Appalachia to saving sea turtles in Costa Rica to teaching English in Thailand, this book is a rich resource of ways to use your skills to help out the world and reap some lasting benefits yourself. Like its two predecessors, it includes an engagingly descriptive menu of choices for tastes and talents of all kinds, along with detailed specifics to turn good intentions into satisfying reality. Throughout, sidebars describe nearby places to visit, little-known facts, and more, providing depth and variety, while a comprehensive resource listing gives additional information about the different organizations offering volunteer vacations.
The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life
by Pam GroutImagine studying French in a Maine village, learning about nutrition at a historic North Carolina spa, or helping rebuild the devastated communities of the Gulf Coast. Weave a Navajo rug; make a film in New York; learn to surf in Mexico; or choose any of scores of other possibilities.
The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life
by Pam GroutTravel statistics say that baby boomers travel more than any other age group in America—and that an ever increasing number of them are looking for ways to spend their leisure time in substantial, meaningful ways. One especially fast-growing area of interest is the "experience-driven" or "wellness" vacation, a proactive approach based on the idea that true recreation involves positive engagement: acquiring a new skill or volunteering to share your own expertise; exercising your intellect or extending yourself in some creative, physical, or spiritual way. In response to such aspirations, this timely book showcases a broad range of the most life-enriching getaways in the U. S. , Canada, and Mexico, with something for every taste and every interest. Here are programs dedicated to kayaking lessons, mountain biking, yoga instruction, and more. Perhaps you'd prefer to spend an arts and crafts holiday focused on a creative activity like cooking, painting, or woodworking. Imagine studying French in a Maine village, learning about nutrition at a historic North Carolina spa, or helping rebuild the devastated communities of the Gulf Coast. Weave a Navajo rug; make a film in New York; learn to surf in Mexico; or choose any of scores of other possibilities. Elegantly designed and packed with attractive and fun descriptions, detailed travel information, lists of unique activities, and special sidebars, this unusual resource tells you all you need to know to ensure that your next vacation won't just be time off—it will be time well spent.
100 Best Routes On Scottish Mountains
by Ralph StorerFrom gentle afternoon strolls to challenging scrambles in remote mountain sanctuaries, this revised and updated guide covers walks in the Scottish highlands. All walks are circular and accessible by road. No rock climbing is involved and the routes, each including a peak over 2000 feet, have been selected by an experienced Scottish walker. All Highland regions are included and each walk can be completed in a day. Maps and information about difficulty rating, type of terrain and conditions in adverse weather is provided. * All walks are circular and accessible by road * No rock climbing is involved * Selected by an experienced Scottish walker * Each route includes a peak over 2,000 feet * All Highland regions are included * All walks can be completed in one day * Each route has a detailed sketch map and ratings for technical difficulty, type of terrain and conditions in adverse weather
The 100 Best Affordable Vacations
by Jane WooldridgeThis guide features out of the ordinary opportunities. They will just be less expensive, with some even free! Vacation categories include Classic Americana; Learning Vacations; Wilderness Trips; and Mind, Body, and Soul themed getaways.
The 100 Best Affordable Vacations
by Jane Wooldridge Larry BleibergEven in a weakened economy, research shows interest in travel is still strong and this book provides 100 great ways to satisfy your wanderlust without breaking the bank. Like the other books in this popular series, The 100 Best Affordable Vacations to Enrich Your Life features out of the ordinary opportunities. They will just be less expensive, with some even free! Vacation categories include Classic Americana; Learning Vacations; Wilderness Trips; and Mind, Body, and Soul themed getaways. With this mix, there are lots of creative ideas and appealing destinations for everybody, whatever their interests, schedule, or budget. This book also offers profiles of inspirational travelers, as well as fun, lively sidebars about off-season travel, how to be a traveler and not a tourist, and more.
100 Animals That Can F*cking End You
by Mamadou NdiayeA wittily informative field guide to the deadliest animals on Earth from "AnimalTok" star @mndiaye_97 Ever wonder how to tell if a moose is about to subtract you? Curious why you should be terrified of cassowaries, the &“velociraptor that time forgot?&” Questioning whether that cute baby hippo is actually a homicidal maniac in the making? Yea, so was Mamadou Ndiaye . . . and now he's got your answers. 100 Animals That Can F*cking End You is the ultimate countdown to merk by animal, featuring everything from tiny bugs that can turn you into a hashtag to animals so massive they can murder you by accident. These include: • The massive Southern elephant seal, which "is built like a truck with the personality of a Spring Break frat boy" • Sperm whales with a call so strong it can vibrate you to death • A golf-ball-sized octopus that can erase twenty-six people with one bite • Hyenas, which have no qualms eating their prey while it is still alive • A snake so quick it can strike you three times before you blink You&’ll learn not only which animals to avoid, but which ones can beat you in a footrace, which ones create surprisingly high body counts, and which ones will give you a good reason never to venture into the ocean. Mamadou also offers the occasional survival tip, even if it is just to make peace with your higher power. This dynamic, fact-filled, occasionally disturbing book is perfect for animal lovers and anyone perplexed by the natural world.
10 Years of the Caine Prize for African Writing
by The Caine Prize for African WritingCelebrating ten years of the leading literary prize for African fiction (dubbed "The African Booker"), 10 Years of the Caine Prize brings together the ten winning stories along with a story each from the four African winners of the Booker Prize: Chinua Achebe, J.M. Coetzee, Nadine Gordimer, and Ben Okri. <p><p> The ten winners: <p> Leila Aboulela for The Museum <p> Helon Habila for Love Poems <p> Binyavanga Wainaina for Discovering Home <p> Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor for Weight of Whispers <p> Brian Chikwava for Seventh Street Alchemy <p> S.A. Afolabi for Monday Morning <p> Mary Watson for Jungfrau <p> Monica Arac de Nyeko for Jambula Tree <p> Henrietta Rose-Innes for Poison <p> E.C. Osondu for Waiting
10 Typical Recipes of Minas Gerais
by Ana Luiza TudiscoWe could say food from Minas Gerais is “some really good stuff, sir!” Yes, Minas' cuisine can be simple, but it is very tasty. Our recipes bring out the tradition of the people from the fields, from the country, from the countryside modest people.
10 récits de l'étranger
by Bruno MaioranaCe livre est une compilation intéressante de récits dépeignant les tenants et les aboutissants de la vie en tant qu’étranger, expatrié, immigrant ou tout autre terme servant à désigner quiconque vit à un endroit différent de là où il.elle a grandi. Ces récits viennent d'Argentine, de Bolivie, de Colombie, d'Équateur, du Pérou, du Vietnam et de Singapour. Certains sont joyeux, d'autres tristes, certains effraient et d'autres intriguent.
10 Little Monsters Visit Montana
by Trish Madson10 Little Monsters, each wearing a bandana,take a trip to the great state of Montana.10 Little Monsters, they just can’t wait,‘cause monsters love the Treasure State.From the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center to the Ross Creek Cedars and Flathead Lake, these 10 Little Monsters discover some of the most unique and interesting things about Montana and what it has to offer. Silly, over-the-top fun, and a bit macabre, 10 Little Monsters Visit Montana is the perfect book for every little boy and ghoul!
10 Little Monsters Visit Colorado
by Trish Madson10 Little Monsters dressed like desperados,take a trip to the great state of Colorado.10 Little Monsters they just can’t wait,‘cause monsters love the Centennial State.From the Denver Zoo to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Pikes Peak, these 10 Little Monsters discover some of the most unique and interesting things about Colorado and what it has to offer. Silly, over-the-top fun, and a bit macabre, 10 Little Monsters Visit Colorado is the perfect book for every little boy and ghoul!
10 Historias De Estrangeiros
by Bruno Maiorana and 7 more.Este livro é uma compilação de histórias interessantes que documentam os prós e contras da vida como estrangeiro, expatriado, imigrante ou qualquer outro termo que você queira usar para descrever alguém que vive longe de sua terra natal. A maioria das histórias é publicada aqui pela primeira vez, mas algumas foram anteriormente publicadas nos blogs de seus respectivos autores. Cada autor possui os direitos de publicação e distribuição de suas próprias histórias, e eles podem ser contatados por meio das informações fornecidas no final de cada história.
1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die
by Patricia SchultzCovering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, and for the first time with full-color photographs, here are 1,000 compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Just for Laughs festival, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, the Oyster Bar and the country’s best taco, lush gardens and coastal treks at Point Reyes, rafting the Upper Gauley (if you dare). Plus resorts, vineyards, hot springs, classic ballparks, the Talladega Speedway, and more. Includes new attractions, like Miami’s Pérez Art Museum and Manhattan’s High Line, plus more than 150 places of special interest to families. And, for every entry, what you need to know about how and when to visit. “Patricia Schultz unearths the hidden gems in our North American backyard. Don’t even think about packing your bag and sightseeing without it.” —New York Daily News
1,000 Places to See Before You Die
by Patricia SchultzAround the World, continent by continent, here is the best the world has to offer: 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. Sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves, hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurants, cathedrals, hidden islands, opera houses, museums, and more. Each entry tells exactly why it's essential to visit. Then come the nuts and bolts: addresses, websites, phone and fax numbers, best times to visit. Stop dreaming and get going.
1,000 Places to See Before You Die: Revised Second Edition (Picture-a-day Wall Calendars Ser.)
by Patricia SchultzThe world’s bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition. A #1 New York Times bestseller, 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, it “tells you what’s beautiful, what’s fun, and what’s just unforgettable— everywhere on earth.” And now the best is better. There are 600 full-color photographs. Over 200 entirely new entries, including visits to 28 countries like Lebanon, Croatia, Estonia, and Nicaragua, that were not in the original edition. There is an emphasis on experiences: an entry covers not just Positano or Ravello, but the full 30-mile stretch along the Amalfi Coast. Every entry from the original edition has been readdressed, rewritten, and made fuller, with more suggestions for places to stay, restaurants to visit, festivals to check out. And throughout, the book is more budget-conscious, starred restaurants and historic hotels such as the Ritz,but also moderately priced gems that don’t compromise on atmosphere or charm. The world is calling. Time to answer.
1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover's Life List
by Mimi SheratonThe ultimate gift for the food lover. In the same way that 1,000 Places to See Before You Die reinvented the travel book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is a joyous, informative, dazzling, mouthwatering life list of the world’s best food. The long-awaited new book in the phenomenal 1,000 . . . Before You Die series, it’s the marriage of an irresistible subject with the perfect writer, Mimi Sheraton—award-winning cookbook author, grande dame of food journalism, and former restaurant critic for The New York Times. 1,000 Foods fully delivers on the promise of its title, selecting from the best cuisines around the world (French, Italian, Chinese, of course, but also Senegalese, Lebanese, Mongolian, Peruvian, and many more)—the tastes, ingredients, dishes, and restaurants that every reader should experience and dream about, whether it’s dinner at Chicago’s Alinea or the perfect empanada. In more than 1,000 pages and over 550 full-color photographs, it celebrates haute and snack, comforting and exotic, hyper-local and the universally enjoyed: a Tuscan plate of Fritto Misto. Saffron Buns for breakfast in downtown Stockholm. Bird’s Nest Soup. A frozen Milky Way. Black truffles from Le Périgord. Mimi Sheraton is highly opinionated, and has a gift for supporting her recommendations with smart, sensuous descriptions—you can almost taste what she’s tasted. You’ll want to eat your way through the book (after searching first for what you have already tried, and comparing notes). Then, following the romance, the practical: where to taste the dish or find the ingredient, and where to go for the best recipes, websites included.
क्यूई 2 पर राउंड द बेंड जा रहा है द्वारा निकोलस वाकर
by Nicholas Walkerएक बेस्टसेलिंग लेखक द्वारा लिखित यह एक घबराहट वाली कहानी है जो क्यूई 2 पर दुनिया भर में घूमती है और घूमती है! अविश्वसनीय लेकिन बिल्कुल सही लेखक की संवेदनशील मानसिक स्थिति उन्हें विश्व यात्रा और करोड़पति के साथ मिश्रित करने पर एक अलग स्लंट देती है। वास्तव में एक अलग यात्रा पुस्तक जो आप हर पृष्ठ पर हंसते रहेंगे। रानी एलिजाबेथ ll पर विश्व क्रूज लेकर लेखक ने एक तंत्रिका टूटने को कैसे ठीक किया, यह सच कहानी है। यह किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति के कुछ सरदार दृष्टिकोण से बहुत समृद्ध की लक्जरी जीवन शैली में एक झुकाव है जो काफी हद तक नहीं है। हम 40 देशों का दौरा करते हैं और प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को लेखक के अवलोकनों के साथ माना जाता है जो लगभग हमेशा विनोदी होते हैं और किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति द्वारा लिखे जाते हैं जो नाजुक मानसिक स्थिति को हवाओं को सभी सावधानी बरतने का कारण बनती है। लेकिन इससे भी अधिक,
البلغة في الفرق بين المذكر والمؤنث
by أبو البركات الأنبارييذكر أبو بركات الأنباري في هذا الكتاب الفرق بين المذكر والمؤنث في الكثير من الأسماء وللمؤنث والمذكر السماعيين، النصيب الأوفر من الكتاب، لأنه الباب الذي يحدث فيه الخلط والاضطراب
تحرير التحبير في صناعة الشعر والنثر
by ابن أبي الأصبعيعد هذا الكتاب من أجل ما ألف في فن البديع، والصناعة الأدبية. ضمنه المؤلف الكثير من شعره