Shipwrecked!: Deadly Adventures and Disasters at Sea
ISBN: 9780897326537 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For readers who relish the image of clinging to a sinking makeshift raft while fighting off sword-wielding and delirious mutineers wrenching the last cask of water from a sailor's sun-scorched hands (while sharks circle in famished anticipation), Shipwrecked Adventures and Disasters at Sea is an irresistible read. A heady voyage through human suffering at the hands of unforgiving oceans, cruel captains, and implacable fate, this latest collection of Evan Balkan's impeccably researched true adventures details 14 major maritime disasters. Included are such legendary stories as the 1629...
For readers who relish the image of clinging to a sinking makeshift raft while fighting off sword-wielding and delirious mutineers wrenching the last ...
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65,46 zł |
The Voyage of the Discovery: Volume Two: Captain Robert F. Scott
ISBN: 9781845883775 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A narrative of Captain Scott's expedition to the Antarctic. This book provides a record of various aspects of the expedition which set out from Dundee in 1901, from the realities of daily routine to their wonder at discovering strange landscapes, as well a
A narrative of Captain Scott's expedition to the Antarctic. This book provides a record of various aspects of the expedition which set out from Dundee...
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103,72 zł |
The Polar World: The Unique Vision of Sir Wally Herbert
ISBN: 9780955525513 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A collection of Sir Wally's paintings, together with personal anecdotes of his experiences in the Polar World and his connection with the polar pioneers of the past, as well as his descriptions of the inspiration behind his paintings.
A collection of Sir Wally's paintings, together with personal anecdotes of his experiences in the Polar World and his connection with the polar pionee...
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181,50 zł |
Wing Tip Shoes
ISBN: 9781421898469 / Angielski / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a small mid-western town in the 1960's a fresh young girl had a fleeting passion to see the world. Looking past the Iowa corn fields she yearned to see grand oceans, legendary statues and exotic palaces. In 1964 the dreamer found the perfect cup to house her desires. Despite fear, competition and doubt, she was accepted into a life of excitement, culture, and friends as a first class flight attendant for TWA. Wing Tip Shoes - Memoirs of a Flight Attendant is the autobiographical story of the charming, timeless encounters of Mary Elizabeth Spreitzer. The original stories and unique...
In a small mid-western town in the 1960's a fresh young girl had a fleeting passion to see the world. Looking past the Iowa corn fields she yearned to...
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78,21 zł |
Ana Beker, Amazona de Las Amricas - La Extraordinaria Hazaa de Una Mujer a Caballo Desde Argentina a Canad
ISBN: 9781906393106 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. El viaje de Ana Beker comenzo el 1 de octubre de 1950 en Buenos Aires con los caballos Churrito y Principe y acabo el 6 de julio de 1954 cuando Ana Beker desmonto frente a la embajada argentina en Ottawa en compania de los caballos Chiquito y Furia, reemplazantes de los caballos iniciales, que fueron victimas de los rigores afrontados durante el largo viaje. En este largo recorrido de 25,000 km, Ana Beker atraveso Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico y de Texas volvio a partir rumbo a Nueva Orleans, Washington, Nueva York y...
El viaje de Ana Beker comenzo el 1 de octubre de 1950 en Buenos Aires con los caballos Churrito y Principe y acabo el 6 de julio de 1954 cuando Ana Be...
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68,66 zł |
Wing Tip Shoes
ISBN: 9781421898452 / Angielski / Twarda / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a small mid-western town in the 1960's a fresh young girl had a fleeting passion to see the world. Looking past the Iowa corn fields she yearned to see grand oceans, legendary statues and exotic palaces. In 1964 the dreamer found the perfect cup to house her desires. Despite fear, competition and doubt, she was accepted into a life of excitement, culture, and friends as a first class flight attendant for TWA. Wing Tip Shoes - Memoirs of a Flight Attendant is the autobiographical story of the charming, timeless encounters of Mary Elizabeth Spreitzer. The original stories and unique...
In a small mid-western town in the 1960's a fresh young girl had a fleeting passion to see the world. Looking past the Iowa corn fields she yearned to...
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112,55 zł |
Down the Road in South American: A Bicycle Tour Through Poverty, Paradise, and Place in Between
ISBN: 9780975442739 / Angielski / Miękka / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Takes on a journey that the authors takes with his bicycle, bare essentials and a map. This book describes their journey from Quito, Ecuador and through South America.
Takes on a journey that the authors takes with his bicycle, bare essentials and a map. This book describes their journey from Quito, Ecuador and throu...
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96,11 zł |
A Single Woman Can Also Travel and Have Fun
ISBN: 9781436325707 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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122,56 zł |
Long Way Down: An Epic Journey by Motorcycle from Scotland to South Africa
ISBN: 9781416577461 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Now in paperback, this second remarkable travel book from famed actor Ewan McGregor and his good friend Charley Boorman chronicles their epic adventure ride on motorbikes from Scotland to South Africa.
After their fantastic trip around the world in 2004, recounted to acclaim in Long Way Round, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. Inspired by their UNICEF visits to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. In Long Way Down, they share their 15,000-mile journey, from the northernmost tip of... Now in paperback, this second remarkable travel book from famed actor Ewan McGregor and his good friend Charley Boorman chronicles their epic adven...
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96,29 zł |
Scrambles Amongst The Alps In The Years 1860-69
ISBN: 9781443772518 / Angielski / Miękka / 492 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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215,72 zł |
Edge Effects: The Border-Name Places
ISBN: 9780595477586 / Angielski / Miękka / 708 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. There's something fascinating about border towns. Who hasn't crossed the line into another state to buy fireworks, gamble, or even to get married? Here are border towns with names as unique as the places themselves, names that bridge the boundaries.
Robert D. Temple brings you a quirky, fascinating, and wholly entertaining look at more than eighty North American border towns in Edge Effects. With an adventurer's heart and a historian's keen eye, Temple explores life on the edge and how these places have made their place in history. There's big-city Mexicali and empty-quarter Idavada,... There's something fascinating about border towns. Who hasn't crossed the line into another state to buy fireworks, gamble, or even to get married? Her...
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166,16 zł |
Edge Effects: The Border-Name Places
ISBN: 9780595504336 / Angielski / Twarda / 708 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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209,95 zł |
Turtle Dove
ISBN: 9781436318150 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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91,91 zł |
Elbow Room
ISBN: 9781425788971 / Angielski / Miękka / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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91,91 zł |
Elbow Room
ISBN: 9781425789299 / Angielski / Twarda / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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142,47 zł |
Hiking and Adventure Guide to Sonoma Coast and Russian River
ISBN: 9780899975023 / Angielski / Miękka / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The only complete guide to the six state parks and 15 coastal and riverside regional parks in one of the most rugged and beautiful regions of northern California: the magnificent Sonoma Coast and Russian River. The full range of outdoor adventures are described here, including hiking, camping, diving, whale/seal watching, and more. At Sonoma Coast State Park, explore miles of sandy beaches, isolated coves, and wildflower-covered trails. Watch for whales at Bodega Head. Visit Fort Ross State Historic Park, a Russian colonial outpost dating back to 1812. Free-dive for abalone at Salt Point...
The only complete guide to the six state parks and 15 coastal and riverside regional parks in one of the most rugged and beautiful regions of northern...
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78,59 zł |
Natural Disasters, Cultural Responses: Case Studies Toward a Global Environmental History
ISBN: 9780739124161 / Angielski / Miękka / 394 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first global history of natural catastrophes. It brings together some of the best scholars from different continents and different disciplines to discuss human responses to natural catastrophes.
This is the first global history of natural catastrophes. It brings together some of the best scholars from different continents and different discipl...
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293,28 zł |
Natural Disasters, Cultural Responses: Case Studies toward a Global Environmental History
ISBN: 9780739124154 / Angielski / Twarda / 394 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Catastrophes, it seems, are becoming more frequent in the twenty-first century. According to UN statistics, every year approximately two hundred million people are directly affected by natural disasters--seven times the number of people who are affected by war. Discussions about global warming and fatal disasters such as Katrina and the Tsunami of 2004 have heightened our awareness of natural disasters and of their impact on both local and global communities. Hollywood has also produced numerous disaster movies in recent years, some of which have become blockbusters. This volume demonstrates...
Catastrophes, it seems, are becoming more frequent in the twenty-first century. According to UN statistics, every year approximately two hundred milli...
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691,69 zł |
California Underground: A Guide to Caves, Mines and Lava Tubes
ISBN: 9781591932307 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If you crave adventure - an off-the-beaten-path way to explore California - the answer is right in front of you. California Underground Adventures is an informative and entertaining guide to the state's best caves, mines and lava tubes. It includes complete site information, as well as details about each site's history and geology. Plus, the authors' tongue-in-cheek notes make this guidebook almost as fun to read as the caves are to explore
If you crave adventure - an off-the-beaten-path way to explore California - the answer is right in front of you. California Underground Adventures is ...
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74,21 zł |
Shipwrecks of Madagascar
ISBN: 9781606934944 / Angielski / Twarda / 348 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Shipwrecks of Madagascar recounts the stories of about a hundred notable shipwrecks off the coast of Madagascar from ancient to modern times and the fate and adventures of survivors. It covers ships of the mighty Portuguese, Dutch, British, and French East India Companies, of numerous pirates who visited or settled there, of the British and French Navies, of the sailing vessels and steamers of the 19th century, and of more recent times. Shipwrecks are unknown relics for most people. This captivating book provides an interesting history into the many that occurred and helped shape Madagascar...
Shipwrecks of Madagascar recounts the stories of about a hundred notable shipwrecks off the coast of Madagascar from ancient to modern times and the f...
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133,55 zł |