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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"Legendary travel writer Paul Theroux fearlessly drives the entire length of the US-Mexico border, then goes deep into the hinterland, on the back roads of Chiapas and Oaxaca, to uncover the rich, layered world behind today's brutal headlines."--Provided by publisher.
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An American writer and his wife find a new home—and a new lease on life—in the charming sixteenth-century hill town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
When Los Angeles novelist Tony Cohan and his artist wife, Masako, visited central Mexico one winter they fell under the spell of a place where the pace of life is leisurely, the cobblestone streets and sun-splashed plazas are enchanting, and the sights and sounds of daily fiestas fill...
When Los Angeles novelist Tony Cohan and his artist wife, Masako, visited central Mexico one winter they fell under the spell of a place where the pace of life is leisurely, the cobblestone streets and sun-splashed plazas are enchanting, and the sights and sounds of daily fiestas fill...
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English
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A luminous and revelatory journey into the science of life and the depths of the human experience. By turns epic and intimate, Telling Our Way to the Sea is both a staggering revelation of unraveling ecosystems and a profound meditation on our changing relationships with nature-and with one another.
When the biologists Aaron Hirsh and Veronica Volny, along with their friend Graham Burnett, a historian of science, lead twelve college students to a...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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“Wonderfully written…Mr. Owen writes about water, but in these polarized times the lessons he shares spill into other arenas. The world of water rights and wrongs along the Colorado River offers hope for other problems.” —Wall Street Journal
An eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes.
The Colorado River is an essential resource for a surprisingly large part of the...
An eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes.
The Colorado River is an essential resource for a surprisingly large part of the...
12) Soul of nowhere
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Publisher
Back Bay Books/Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
A naturalist's physical and philosophical exploration of the American Southwest considers such regions as the Sierra Madre Mountains, the canyons of Utah, the White Mountain Apache Reservation, and a deserted island in the Sea of Cortez.
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English
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Don't just see the sights―get to know the people.
The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world.
This complex and fascinating country is where European and American civilizations first clashed. The repercussions of the meeting in 1519 between the Spanish...
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Yale Western Americana paperbound volume YW-3
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University of Nebraska Press
Pub. Date
[1982] c1962
Language
English
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Series
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English
Description
Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, New Mexico Off the Beaten Path shows you the Land of Enchantment with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed-from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So, if you've “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the...
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Publisher
Vintage Espanol
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
Con mirada atenta y pulso firme, Juan Villoro se desdobla en periodista, transente, comprador de plumas, adulto nostlgico, padre responsable, brigadista de emergencia, y nos ofrece un testimonio de las mltiples experiencias que la capital mexicana depara a todos y cada uno de sus agremiados.
Collection of two decades' writing about Mexico City, combining personal stories with vivid evocations and chronicles.
Publisher
Quality Information Publishers
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
The first short film features the sights and sounds of daily life from Olvera Street in Loa (Los) Angeles during the late 1930s. The second film is about immigrant Mexican laborers, the bracero program, and the impact on California's working class and economy. The third film is a travelogue and features Good Friday throughout Cuernavaca, Mexico.
19) New Mexico
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Avalon Travel
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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From hiking sandstone canyons to chowing down on southwestern cuisine, fall under the spell of the Land of Enchantment with Moon New Mexico. Inside you'll find: strategic, flexible itineraries with ideas for art lovers, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more. Top experiences and unique activities: Wander through a ghost-town graveyard, count the bullet holes in the ceilings of preserved 19th-century saloons, or visit the birthplace of the atomic...
20) Mexico
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Series
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APA Publications (UK) Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Mexico and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travelers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colorful magazine-style layout, this Mexico guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's...
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