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The last resort : a chronicle of paradise, profit, and peril at the beach / by Stodola, Sarah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints, and the inevitable overdevelopment and decline that comes with a soaring demand for popular shorelines. The Last Resort weaves Stodola's firsthand travel notes with her exacting journalism in an enthralling report on the past, present, and future of coastal travel. She takes us from Monte Carlo, where the pursuit of pleasure first became part of the beach resort experience, to a village in Fiji that was changed irrevocably by the opening of a single resort; from the overdevelopment that stripped Acapulco of its reputation for exclusivity to Miami Beach, where extreme measures are underway to prevent the barrier island from vanishing into the ocean. In the twenty-first century, beach travel has become central to our globalized world-its culture, economy, and interconnectedness. But with sea levels likely to rise at least 1.5 to 3 feet by the end of this century, beaches will become increasingly difficult to preserve, and many will disappear altogether. What will our last resort be when water begins to fill the lobbies?"--
Subjects: Stodola, Sarah; Beaches; Outdoor recreation; Outdoor recreation; Seaside resorts.; Outdoor recreation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The outdoor athlete / by Schurman, Courtenay,1966-; Schurman, Doug,1968-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 284-287) and Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: Outdoor recreation.; Physical education and training.;
© c2009., Human Kinetics,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Eighth Wonder of the World, The The True Story of André the Giant [electronic resource] : by Laprade, Pat.aut; Hébert, Bertrand.aut; Rowat, Graham.nrt; CloudLibrary;
A definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant—but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World transports listeners beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, André worked on his family's farm until he was eighteen, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at forty-six. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Wrestling; Sports;
© 2020., Tantor Audio,
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Where's the baboon? / by Escoffier, Michaël,1970-; DiGiacomo, Kris.;
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Subjects: Animals; English language; Literary recreations.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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At the park : a point-and-say book / by Campbell, Rod,1945-;
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Subjects: Parks; Outdoor recreation;
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Wild wisdom : primal skills to survive in nature / by Dust, Donny,author.; Venables, Bob,illustrator.;
Survive anything nature throws your way with these survival tips and wilderness philosophy. A US Marine Corps veteran and owner of a premier survival and wilderness self-reliance school, Donny Dust amassed two decades worth of primitive-living skills everywhere from the jungles of Asia to the mountains of North America and is one of the country's foremost experts.
Subjects: Outdoor life.; Outdoor recreation.; Survival.; Wilderness survival.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fake Skating [electronic resource] : by Painter, Lynn.aut; CloudLibrary;
From the no. 1 international bestselling author of Better than the Movies, childhood sweethearts reunite in a hockey-loving town where romance is about to heat up the ice. *Pre-order now!* From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theatres, Dani and Alec were inseparable as kids. Until Dani moved away. Years later, Dani is back in Minnesota, and exited to reconnect with the nerdy and comforting Alec. But teenage Alec is NOTHING like the boy she remembers. He's the hockey STAR in a town where hockey players are worshipped as gods – and he loves it.  When one thing leads to another and Dani and Alec find themselves thrown together and playing the role of boyfriend and girlfriend, “complicated” becomes an understatement. In this Minnesota town, hockey may rule, but romance is about to take its place. A swoony, boy-next-door fake dating romance from the New York Times bestseller, Lynn Painter.  
Subjects: Electronic books.; Love & Romance; Sports & Recreation; Contemporary; Winter Sports;
© 2025., Simon & Schuster UK,
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The kids' outdoor adventure book : 448 great things to do in nature before you grow up / by Tornio, Stacy.; Keffer, Ken,naturalist.; Riordan, Rachel.;
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Subjects: Outdoor recreation; Nature;
© c2013., Globe Pequot Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The not-so great outdoors / by Kloepper, Madeline.;
What's so great about the great outdoors when there is no building, no electricity, no playground?LSC
Subjects: Nature stories.; Outdoor life; Outdoor recreation;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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Greening your cottage or vacation property : reduce your recreational footprint / by Bartley, Joan,author.; Bartley, Tracy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."It's difficult to stay green and environmentally friendly all the time, especially when on vacation. That is until now. It turns out there are lots of things a mindful cottage or vacation property owner can do to not only fully enjoy the great outdoors, but also preserve it. Long time cottage owners and environmentalists, mother and daughter Joan and Tracy Bartley, show us how their family--and now yours--can not only vacation in an environmentally friendly way, but turn your time away into a teaching experience, enhancing your time together with exercises and practices that will truly reduce your environmental impact."--
Subjects: Sustainable living.; Vacation homes.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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