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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Oprah's Book Club 2.0)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Cheryl Strayed
Format: Deckle Edge]
Publisher: Knopf (2012, Mar 20th).
Pages: 336
Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection.A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again. At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State—and to do it alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker, and the trail was little more than “an idea, vague and outlandish and full of promise.” But it was a promise of piecing back together a life that had come undone. more
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Walking Rome (Cities of a Lifetime)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: National Geographic
Format: Paperback
Publisher: National Geographic (2012, Mar 6th).
Pages: 192
See the best of Rome with this streamlined, itinerary-driven guide, created in a handy, take-along format. Part of a brand-new series from National Geographic that showcases the world's great cities, Walking Rome is divided into the following sections: The Whirlwind Tours section shows you how to see the entire city in a day or a weekend; what sights will interest kids most; plus, a hedonist's tour that's pure pleasure from dawn to midnight and beyond. The Neighborhoods section of the book presents the city broken down into 15-odd itineraries that lead you on a step-by-step tour to the best sights in each of the city's greatest neighborhoods--from Rome's ancient heart to Laterano to Piazza di Spagna to Trastevere. Travel Essentials provides information on how to get to the city and how to get around, as well as hand-picked hotels and restaurants. more
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Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2012
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Gene Openshaw
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2012 Edition edition (2011, Oct 11th).
Pages: 584
555 p. : Ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 21 cm. more
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Rick Steves' Scandinavia
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rick Steves
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 13th Edition edition (2012, Mar 20th).
Pages: 512
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia.With this guide, you'll set sail to Europe's most prosperous corner—a smörgåsbord of Viking ships, deep green fjords, stave churches, brooding castles, and colorful farmhouses. Explore the sleek, modern capital cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn. Cruise through Stockholm's scenic archipelago, and sample the Baltic charms of Tallinn. Delve deep into Norway's scenic Sognefjord and bike through the idyllic Danish countryside on the castaway island of Ærø. And take some time out from sightseeing to get your blood pumping in a steamy Finnish sauna.Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. more
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The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rough Guides
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Rough Guides; 3rd Revised edition edition (2012, Jan 30th).
Pages: 1280
"The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" is the ultimate guide to exploring this fascinating continent on a shoestring, with coverage of all the top sights, the clearest mapping of any guide and handy hints on how to save money. Discover the highlights of Europe, from the vibrant capitals of London, Paris and Rome to the great outdoors, whether skiing in the Alps, hiking in the Tatras or surfing on the Portuguese coast. Read about Europe's great attractions from the Sistine Chapel in Rome to the Aya Sofia in Istanbul. And with coverage of four new countries - Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina - "The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" is more comprehensive than ever before. Find practical advice on travelling around Europe, whether by InterRail, Eurail or bus, and what to see and do in each country. more
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Rick Steves' France 2012
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Steve Smith
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2012 Edition edition (2011, Dec 13th).
Pages: 995
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in France.With this guide, you’ll explore sleepy villages, romantic hill towns, and cosmopolitan cities, including Paris, Avignon, and Nice. Climb the Eiffel Tower, wander world-renowned museums, and dine at sidewalk cafés. Then escape to the sunny countryside, where you can explore castles of all shapes and sizes or pedal your way from village to vineyard. With its Swiss-like Alps, Italian-style Riviera, and Germanic Alsace, France offers Europe’s greatest variety. A good vin rouge is never more than a stroll away.Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. more
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Rick Steves' Italy 2012
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rick Steves
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2012 Edition edition (2011, Oct 18th).
Pages: 1080
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Italy.From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. With this book, you’ll trace Italian culture from Rome’s Colosseum to Michelangelo’s David to the bustling elegance of Milan. Experience the art-drenched cities of Venice and Florence, explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Discover the villages of Tuscany and Umbria and the lazy rhythms of the Cinque Terre. Shop at local market stalls, sip a cappuccino at an outdoor café, and pick up a picknic lunch at an allimentari. Relax and enjoy the life of Bella Italia!Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. more
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Rick Steves' London 2012
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Gene Openshaw
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2012 Edition edition (2011, Sep 6th).
Pages: 624
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in London.With the self-guided tours in this book, you’ll explore historic Big Ben, bustling Trafalgar Square, and the Tower of London—home of the crown jewels. Learn how to save time and money on the Tube, and how to avoid the mobs at the Changing of the Guard. Investigate London’s world-class museums, where you can trace Western civilization from the Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Van Gogh and Picasso. Venture into Soho’s theater district for a glitzy musical or a delicious Indian dinner. End a great day at a neighborhood pub, sharing a pint and a chat with a friendly local.Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful London neighborhoods. more
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Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2012: The Travel Skills Handbook
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rick Steves
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2012 Edition edition (2011, Sep 25th).
Pages: 828
A personal handbook of European travel describes some of the finest, least-visited places in Europe, offering an economical guide to Moscow nightlife, Irish bicycle trips, French chateaus, and Greek islands. more
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Pride of the Lions: The Biography of Joe Paterno
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Frank Fitzpatrick
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Triumph Books (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 256
Frank Fitzpatrick is the author of three other books, including And the Walls Came Tumbling Down: Kentucky, Texas Western, and the Game that Changed American Sports and The Lion in Autumn: A Season with Joe Paterno and Penn State Football. A longtime sportswriter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, he was a finalist for a 2001 Pulitzer Prize and has won numerous local and national awards. He lives in Malvern, Pennsylvania. more
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