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Minneapolis is Minneapolis is because of the water-because of the Mississippi River, and St. Anthony Falls, and the beautiful lakes that dot the city's neighborhoods. Energized by the power of a magnificent waterfall that was harnessed with stolen technology, it became a major, even global, city.
In this succinct and thought-provoking book, Tom Weber provides a biography of the City of Lakes, starting with Bdote, the confluence of the Mississippi...
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Explains seven insurance strategies: from no insurance to full coverage by an international carrier, with sample rates and exclusions. Illustrated with charts, comparative prices, and live links to insurers. Full description of Thai Hospitals, their hierarchy, standards of care, and certifications. Stories by people who have used, refused to use, and failed to use medical insurance in Thailand. The report was compiled with participation of Thailand...
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Comme l'auteur, acceptez d'entendre l'aspiration à l'indépendance de nombreux Catalans et parcourez l'histoire de ce territoire.
Il faut entendre l'aspiration de nombreux Catalans à l'indépendance. Mais entendre ne veut pas dire comprendre, encore moins accepter. Entendre, c'est regarder en face les méandres du passé d'une Espagne bien moins monolithique que l'affirme son élite madrilène. La Catalogne n'est pas un rêve dénué de sens et...
19464) Coastal Nova Scotia
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For most people, the idea of submerging themselves voluntarily in the half-frozen Atlantic Ocean sounds more like torture than fun. But for photographer and surfer Adam Cornick, it's all part of experiencing everything coastal life in Nova Scotia has to offer.
From the moment the UK native dipped his toe into the waters off "Canada's Ocean Playground," Cornick has dedicated himself to capturing the beauty and diversity of Nova Scotia's stunning...
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Un guide pour voyager 100% engagé !
En pensant au Vietnam, la première image qui vient en tête est celle des rizières en terrasses aux tons verts et jaunes. On imagine également les fameux chapeaux coniques, et on pense inévitablement à la dure histoire que ce pays a traversée. Mais finalement, que sait-on vraiment du Vietnam ?
C'est un pays avant tout très étendu, don’t la découverte nécessite du temps, et qui abrite des...
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Toutes les descentes à ski des massifs du Mont Blanc et des Aiguilles Rouges réunies dans une collection par l'un des plus grands skieurs de sa génération
Niché au cœur des plus hautes montagnes d'Europe, le majestueux massif du Mont Blanc occupe une place de référence parmi les plus grands sanctuaires mondiaux du ski de montagne. Ce paradis des fondus de neige offre une fois l'hiver venu un éventail unique de pentes de rêve, allant des...
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Born in the Lake District and having spent much of his life there, Wordsworth-together with his compatriots Robert Southey and Samuel Taylor Coleridge-would become known as the Lake Poets, with much of their work being inspired by the area's landscapes and people. Within this volume, Wordsworth presents a fantastic travelers’ guide to the Lake District, which he originally wrote during a time of fiscal need. "A Guide Through the District of the...
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Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture!
Are you crazy about Japanese manga, anime, video games, cosplay, toys and idols? If so, this book is for you! Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, have a severe case of wanderlust, or are just fascinated by its culture, let Otaku Japan transport you to the capital of cool.
In this practical travel guide, over 450 iconic shops, restaurants, cafes,...
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The natural open spaces in and around San Diego are a prized natural resource for area hikers, and author Sheri McGregor shows you where and how to enjoy 60 of the best trails that the city of San Diego, nearby state parks, and private ventures have to offer. Bounded by San Diego Bay and the Pacific coastline to the west, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the east, Mexico to the south, and the lower reaches of the Los Angeles metro area to the north, the...
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A grad student has a chance to do historical research using a time machine. Her question: Was Genghis Khan an enlightened ruler or a bloodthirsty barbarian. What will she discover? Will she even survive?
Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ESL or EFL classroom. These genres allow readers to grapple with serious issues in a way that promotes the use of the imagination.
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19472) Fairies Vs. Pixies
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Years before the Bitter Frost Series takes place, was the story of the fairy Rose, a Summer fey, and the struggles they have with the Pixies in Feyland.
As part of Rose's training as a Summer Fairy in Feyland, she must learn the difference between pixies versus fairies in order to save her life. Pixies and fairies have always been sworn enemies, yet pixies can glamour themselves to look like fairies. Before she can formally learn about pixies,...
19473) Not a Place on Any Map
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Not a Place on Any Map, winner of the 2016 Vine Leaves Vignette Collection Award, explores the switch-backing emotional terrain of traumas and triumphs, as well as the disparate landscapes where they unfold. In rich, evocative snapshots of Chicago, the desert Southwest, California, New England, and Texas, the book traces a peripatetic childhood shaped by loss and dislocation that tumbles into an early adulthood spent chasing excitement from coast...
19474) Born to Fly
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Chris is a certified flight instructor living in Northwest Oregon, and finding his way in the world has been exciting and gratifying for him. He is well on his way to acquiring the needed flying hours in order to become a candidate for a pilot position with an airline.
But when he is blindsided with the truth behind a terrible family secret and the rigorous new requirements for entry-level pilots from the FAA, Chris must dig deep as he navigates...
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In the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression, the federal government put thousands of unemployed writers to work in the Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Out of their efforts came the American Guide series, the first comprehensive guidebooks to the people, resources, and traditions of each state in the union. The WPA Guide to Minnesota is a lively and detailed introduction to the state and its people. Much...
19476) Crete Swim
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Introducing a new adventure guide for people who love to travel and SWIM
• This is a pioneering swim travel guide with over 20 locations around the Mediterranean island of Crete, where open water swimmers can discover routes between 25 meters and 6 km that have a particular beauty, novelty, scenery, or history.
• Explore impressive marine caves, fabulous beaches, circumnavigate islets, and swim through tunnels, gorges, and under sea arches.
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"Put on your hiking shoes, pack your binoculars, and rediscover the City of Angels." -Westways Magazine
Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it! Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. It looks at the factors that shape local nature-including fire, floods, and climate-and profiles...
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This guide covers a short one-day or even half-day trip you can make from Milan to the Chiaravalle Abbey.
It includes a detailed description of the Abbey's history, its surrounding agricultural land, and the monks who built it over the centuries.
It also describes the unique agriculture in the Po Valley, where the Abbey is located.
There are extensive descriptions and photos of the Abbey and its unique environment.
There is information on where...
19479) Lost Akron
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From a prehistoric locale like the Big Falls of the Cuyahoga River to the cavernous 1970s majesty of the Coliseum, explore the places that have melted away in Akron's changing landscape. Remember M. O'Neil Company? Akron Times-Press? The North Hill Viaduct? WAKR-TV? Norka Soda? Rolling Acres Mall? These are icons that all defined the city and its people. For those who live in Akron, for those who have moved away and for those too young to remember...
19480) Kantara: The Traveler
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Keiji, a modern young college student, is unexpectedly hurled into the past. Known as "The Traveler," he learns he now has a superhuman ability and Earth is far different than anything he ever imagined.
The planet is the focus of intergalactic attention where an imminent attack leads to an impending apocalypse. The only hope for the future lies with the Kantara Scrolls which hold the secrets to overcoming a growing malevolent force.
The Traveler...
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