Search:

Results 171 to 180 of 3,251 | « previous |

Epic hikes of the world : explore the planet's most thrilling treks and trails. by Lonely Planet Publications (Firm);
"With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions, each journey shares one defining feature: being truly epic"--
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Hiking; Trails; Trails; Voyages around the world;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Wanderlust : an eccentric explorer, an epic journey, a lost age / by Mitenbuler, Reid,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-478) and index.Chronicles the life of Peter Freuchen, a wildly eccentric Dane whose insatiable curiosity and unquenchable thirst for adventure, guided by ideals remarkably ahead of his time, took him from the twilight years of Arctic exploration to the Danish underground during World War II.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Freuchen, Peter, 1886-1957.; Adventure and adventurers; Authors, Danish; Explorers; Explorers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Lift / by Le, Minh,1979-; Santat, Dan.;
From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons! Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all. Using their dynamic comics-inspired storytelling, acclaimed author Minh L©® and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Dan Santat carry readers on a journey of ups, downs, and twists and turns that will send hearts--and imaginations--soaring.LSCCaldecott Medalist
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Brothers and sisters; Elevators; Explorers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Mars : our future on the Red Planet / by David, Leonard(Space journalist),author.;
Subjects: Space flight to Mars.; Space colonies.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Africa / by Wanner, Zukiswa.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.Land and climate -- What's the terrain of Africa like, and what are its usual weather conditions? -- Plants and animals -- What communities of living things make their homes in Africa? -- The big truth: electronic waste -- Tk? -- A peek at the past -- How has Africa changed over time? -- Africa today -- What is life like for people in Africa? -- Destination: Africa -- True statistics: continental extremes."This book details the history, culture, and geography of Africa."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The dragon's blood / by Trueit, Trudi Strain.;
LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Code and cipher stories.; Explorers; Voyages and travels; Scientific expeditions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Antarctica [videorecording] : ice and sky / by Jacquet, Luc,film director,screenwriter.; Lorius, Claude,interviewee.; Papineschi, Michel,narrator.; Grandpierre, Richard,film producer.; Aufort, Cyrille,composer.; Martin, Stephane,director of photography.; Mazalaigue, Stephane,editor of moving image work.; Music Box Films,publisher.; Eskwad (Firm),production company.; Pathé,production company.;
Script, Luc Jacquet ; original music, Cyrille Aufort ; director of photography, Stephane Martin ; editor, Stephane Mazalaigue.Featuring, Claude Lorius ; voice over, Michel Papineschi.Claude Lorius encountered his destiny at age 23 in the Antarctic. The film retraces his life's journey, from his first steps as a young glaciologist to the crowning moment of his glittering career, winning the Blue Planet Prize.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Lorius, Claude.; Glaciologists;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Deep rooted [videorecording] : exploring the mental health crisis in Canadian agriculture / by Cronk, Lynn,on-screen participant.; Norman, Kole,on-screen participant.; Raymond, Chantal,on-screen participant.; Boersma, Darryl,on-screen participant.; Wickiam, Van,film producer.; McDonnell, Kyle,film director.; McIntyre Media,film distributor.;
Featuring: Lynn Cronk, Kole Norman, Chantal Raymond, Darryl Boersma.The film follows four agriculture producers in discussing their mental health and how it relates to farming. There are an immeasurable number of stressors facing farmers and ranchers across the country, from weather and climate change, through to succession planning and farming legacy. Through these four agriculture producers, we get a glimpse into how and why this crisis persists in the farming community. With the help of experts and researchers, Deep Rooted also explores farm culture and its relationship to mental health. Stigmatization around mental health; depression, anxiety, stress and even suicide, continues to be perpetuated in the agricultural community, only deepening the taboo nature of seeking mental health care. The harsh reality is that those working in the agriculture industry continue to be one of the most vulnerable and underserved populations in relation to their mental health. Deep Rooted seeks to connect with farmers and agriculture workers; to give them a voice and humanize their struggle to bring attention to a problem that continues to worsen.E.DVD.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Agriculture; Stress (Psychology); Farmers; Ranchers; Depressed persons; Mentally ill;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

All of me is nature : exploring my five senses outside / by Jefferson, Ashley Renee.; Vellucci, Kristina.;
There is no better way to learn about our five senses than stepping outside! Follow kids of all colors, genders, and ability levels, as they explore nature with their fingers, toes, noses, ears, and taste buds. Written as a sweet poem that will become an anthem for all nature explorations, these beautiful full-color photographs show how we can sense and experience nature everywhere.
Subjects: Nature; Senses and sensation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Paradise of the damned : the true story of an obsessive quest for El Dorado, the legendary city of gold / by Thomson, Keith,1965-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The transporting account of an obsessive quest to find El Dorado, set against the backdrop of Elizabethan political intrigue and a competition with Spanish conquistadors for the legendary city's treasure. As early as 1530, reports of El Dorado, a city of gold in the South American interior, beckoned to European explorers. Whether there was any truth to the stories remained to be seen, but the allure of unimaginable riches was enough to ensnare dozens of would-be heroes and glory hounds in the desperate hunt. Among them was Sir Walter Raleigh: ambitious courtier, confidant to Queen Elizabeth, and, before long, El Dorado fanatic. Entering the Elizabethan court as an upstart from a family whose days of nobility were far behind them, Raleigh used his military acumen, good looks, and sheer audacity to scramble into the limelight. Yet that same swagger proved to be his undoing, as his secret marriage to a lady-in-waiting enraged Queen Elizabeth and landed him in the Tower of London. Between his ensuing grim prospects at court and his underlying lust for adventure, the legend of El Dorado became an unwavering siren song that hypnotized Raleigh. On securing his release, he journeyed across an ocean to find the fabled city, gambling his painstakingly acquired wealth, hard-won domestic bliss, and his very life. What awaited him in the so-called New World were endless miles of hot, dense jungle packed with deadly flora and fauna, warring Spanish conquistadors and Indigenous civilizations, and other unforeseen dangers. Meanwhile, back at home, his multitude of rivals plotted his demise. Paradise of the Damned, like Keith Thomson's critically acclaimed Born to Be Hanged, brings this story to life in lush and captivating detail. The book charts Raleigh's obsessive search for El Dorado -- as well as the many doomed expeditions that preceded and accompanied his -- providing not only an invaluable history but also a gripping narrative of traveling to the ends of the earth only to realize, too late, that what lies at home is the greatest treasure of all.
Subjects: Biographies.; Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618.; El Dorado.; Explorers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Results 171 to 180 of 3,251 | « previous |