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How the States Got Their Shapes
by Mark Stein  Publisher Comments Why does Oklahoma have that panhandle? Did someone make a mistake? We are so familiar with the map of the United States that our state borders seem as much a part of nature as mountains and rivers. Even the oddities — the entire state of Maryland(!)...
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The Prince of Frogtown
by Rick Bragg Publisher Comments In this final volume of the beloved American saga that began with All Over but the Shoutin’ and continued with Ava’s Man, Rick Bragg closes his circle of family stories with an unforgettable tale about fathers and sons inspired by his own...
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Great Destinations: Michigan's Upper Peninsula: A Complete Guide (Great Destinations Michigan's Upper Peninsula)
by Amy Westervelt Publisher Comments "Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, and history."—National Geographic Traveler Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the...
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50 Hikes in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula (50 Hikes in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula)
by Taz Tally Publisher Comments A 50 Hikes guide to one of Alaska's most stunning outdoor getaways. The Kenai Peninsula, with its proximity to Anchorage, is unarguably the gateway to the great outdoors of Alaska for vast numbers of visitors and locals alike. The 50 Hikes series, with...
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Top Trails Cal Central Coast: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone
by Brian Milne Synopsis Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Californias Central Coast is a treasure of beaches, rolling foothills, poppy-dotted meadows, and countless lakes and streams. Stretching from northern Ventura to southern Monterey counties, this...
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The Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier (Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, & Rafting in the Last Fronti)
by Karen Jettmar Publisher Comments Highly sought after by Alaska river runners, Alaska River Guide is the premier guide to Alaskan paddling. Karen Jettmar’s insightful narrative combined with detailed river maps, photographs, and crucial at-a-glance information provides readers with...
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Reflections of Maine
by Greg Currier Synopsis From an image of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse mirrored in a tide pool to a lake imbued with reflected autumn color, photographer Currier finds fabulously different perspectives in Maine's scenic vistas. He also reveals marvels in less obvious places, such...
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Family Farming: A New Economic Vision
by Marty Strange Publisher Comments Americans decry the decline of family farming but stand by helplessly as industrial agribusiness takes over. The prevailing sentiment is that family farms should survive for important social, ethical, and economic reasons. But will they? This timely book...
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Insiders' Guide to Williamsburg and Virginia's Historic Triangle (Insiders' Guide to Williamsburg & Virginia's Historic Triangle)
by Mary Alice Blackwell Publisher Comments For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that...
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Shopping for Porcupine: A Life in Arctic Alaska
by Seth Kantner Publisher Comments His story begins with the arrival of his father, Howard Kantner, to the remote Arctic of the 1950s and ends with him as a grown man settled in the same landscape. Through a series of moving essays and vivid photographs, ranging in subject from family...
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An Explorer's Guide: Michigan (Explorer's Guide Michigan)
by Jeff Counts Publisher Comments "A classy series with encyclopedic coverage."—National Geographic Explorer The first comprehensive guide to the state, with heavy emphasis on outdoor recreation and the Upper Peninsula—a popular destination for sportsman and outdoor enthusiasts....
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American Surfaces
by Stephen Shore Synopsis A photo diary of the author's road trip across America in the early 1970s, this text features unpublished photographs from Shore's influential work....
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Fun with the Family: Virginia: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Fun with the Family in Virginia: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids)
by Candyce H. Stapen Publisher Comments Written by a parent, for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family™ Virginia leads the way to amusement parks, historical...
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The California Gold Rush: Would You Go for the Gold? (What Would You Do?)
by Elaine Landau Synopsis On January 24, 1848, a man working near Sutters Mill in California spotted a few small gold nuggets in the American River. This discovery led thousands of people to move the west. However, looking for gold proved to be dangerous work. Although many did...
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City in Time: Boston
by Jeffrey Hantover Publisher Comments Boston is one of America’s very first cities, a place wonderfully rich in history and culture. From the Arnold Arboretum to Faneuil Hall, Fenway Park to the Old North Church (made famous in Longfellow’s poem “The Midnight Ride of Paul...
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Florida's Museums and Cultural Attractions
by Murray Laurie Synopsis This newly updated guide has a destination to suit every interest. See Florida through the eyes of the natives, pioneers, artists, statesmen, and writers who have lived here. Visit country stores, one-room schoolhouses, coquina forts, and churches, as...
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Vanishing Portland Vanishing Portland (Postcards of America)
by Jeanna Bottenberg Publisher Comments Portland at the end of World War II was an international port and a powerhouse of the timber and shipbuilding industries. Oregon's largest city grew and changed in the decades that followed, adding new industries and population. It also endured...
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Minneapolis/St. Paul: Portrait of the Twin Cities (Portrait of a Place)
by Graphics Arts Books Synopsis Take a stunning, full-color photographic journey down the Mississippi River into the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Tour the state capitol in the political center of St. Paul, enjoy theater, music, and art in cosmopolitan Minneapolis, visit...
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Hiking Northern Arizona: A Guide to Northern Arizona's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Hiking Northern Arizona)
by Bruce Grubbs Publisher Comments Lace up your boots and sample 120 of the finest trails in northern Arizona. The great elevation range of this diverse region means you can hike year-round. When the southern deserts are hot, escape to the high alpine trails outside of Flagstaff. When the...
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Walking La 2ND Edition
by Erin Mahoney Harris Synopsis Beyond its maze of freeways, Los Angeles is a great place to walk. Step out of your car and set out on foot to discover hidden streets, architectural masterpieces, Hollywood romance, lost canyons, and vibrant SoCal culture in places like trendy Silver...
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