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What is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of fifty states that, lacking international recognition and United Nations membership, exist on the margins of legitimacy in the global order. From long-contested lands like Crimea and Tibet to lesser-known territories such as Africa's last colony and a European republic that enjoyed independence for a single day, Middleton presents...
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“Basic Illustrated Map and Compass Wilderness Guide”. Cliff Jacobson created the map and compass curriculum for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and here he shows easy-to-follow steps on choosing a compass, reading contour lines and other map features, using them in concert with a GPS receiver, plotting a course in the wilderness, navigating at night by the stars, and much more.
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Before Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark were even a gleam in Spielberg's eye, one intrepid pilot flew out of the sky in search of treasure . . . only to find a bit of hell on earth. Captain Gordon lives like he flies-by the seat of his pants, taking on any job and all comers. Now he's bound for the forbidding mountains along the shores of the Arabian Sea, transporting a team of anthropologists on the trail of Alexander the Great. But ancient...
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Finding your way around the various regions within Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are available nowhere else. The atlas is conveniently divided into the major regions of Thailand: Bangkok, Central Thailand, Southeastern Thailand, and Northern Thailand. Each of the 23 maps in this atlas is...
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Finding your way around the various regions of Indonesia is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are available nowhere else. This Atlas is conveniently divided into the major regions of Indonesia: Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua....
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This guide may be small enough to fit into your pocket or bag, but it is jam-packed with all the essential information you could possibly want about the city and beyond. Perfect for holiday makers and weekend breakers, the guide features six color-coded sections for easy reference and includes hundreds of visitor attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and clubs.
Also, includes offline map pages and Google Map links.
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Completely updated, the new edition of this groundbreaking atlas maps the competing claims on limited water supplies--made by farmers, industrialists and householders--and investigates the uses and abuses of the resource, as well as the vexed question of how it can be equitably managed.
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The Hong Kong & Macau Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time. Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters,...
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Atlas of the Seven Continents contains amazing continental maps and detailed information on population, beliefs, climate and vegetation, ecology and environment, economy, and politics and history.
This is the best book for Geography class and for anyone who need information about any continent on Earth. Describes the continents in great detail!
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For nearly 20 years, Explorer's Abu Dhabi Residents' Guide has been the handbook for living and working in Abu Dhabi. From arriving in the capital to moving on and everything in between, this new-look and fully revised 2017/18 edition includes all the latest info. Whether you're considering the move, you're fresh off the plane, or you're a seasoned local, this is the one resource that you won't want to be without. From finding work to making the most...
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Our latest Oman Visitors' Guide is small enough to fit in your bag but is big on information about this mesmerizing country. Written and researched by local residents, this brilliant guide is bursting with up-to-date detail and stunning images. The mini marvel covers every corner of Oman, from exploring souks of Muscat, turtle spotting on a beach to fine dining in some of Oman's top restaurants. This is an indispensable guide to an inspirational country....
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Bicycle essentials for a safe and enjoyable ride! Making sure your bike is in good condition and you have the proper gear can make all the difference when hitting the open road. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you go:
1. Always wear a helmet! This is probably the most important thing you can do to stay safe while riding.
2. Make sure your bike is tuned up and in good condition. Get it serviced at a local shop if needed.
3. Check your...
19) Kyoto Travel Map
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The Kyoto Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time. Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping...
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Life Compass Living: A Guide for Growing Up and Growing Old Together provides security and peace-of-mind to individuals and families navigating the complex world of growing up and growing old with a transformational, proven six (6) step planning protocol. This protocol provides a path out of anxiety and vulnerability into secure relationships and ready resources that allow us to move from surviving the next crisis to managing the next transitions...
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