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The immeasurable world : journeys in desert places / by Atkins, William(Editor),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In the classic literary tradition of Bruce Chatwin and Geoff Dyer, and for readers of Ryszard Kapuscinski and Rory Stewart, a rich and exquisitely written account of travels in six deserts on five continents that evoke the timeless allure of these remote and forbidding places and their inhabitants. One-sixth of the earth's surface is classified as desert. Restless, unhappy in love, and intrigued by the Desert Fathers who forged Christian monasticism in the Egyptian desert, William Atkins decided to travel to six of the world's driest, hottest places: the Empty Quarter of Oman, the Gobi Desert of North China, the Great Victoria Desert of Australia, the man made desert of the Aral Sea in Kazhakstan, the Black Rock and Sonoran deserts of the American Southwest, and the Sinai Desert of Egypt. Each of his travel narratives effortlessly weaves aspects of natural history, historical background, and present-day reportage into a compelling tapestry that reveals the human appeal of these often inhuman landscapes."--
Subjects: Travel writing.; Atkins, William (Editor); Voyages and travels.; Deserts.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pokémon journeys, the series. [videorecording] / by Matsumoto, Rica,1965-voice actor.; Natochenny, Sarah,1987-voice actor.; Ôtani, Ikue,1965-voice actor.; VIZ Media,publisher.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.;
Ikue Ôtani, Rica Matsumoto, Sarah Natochenny.Ash and Goh are having a blast researching, battling, and catching Pokémon all over the world! But when Goh's friendship with his partner Scorbunny is put to the test, he discovers what it means to be a Pokémon Trainer. Then, Ash has his first Pokémon World Coronation Series battle against an electrifying opponent, Team Rocket helps out a movie star Ditto with stage fright, and Chloe and Yamper befriend a lost Pidove. And when Pikachu becomes jealous of Ash's new partner Riolu and runs away to Pallet Town, can an exasperated Mimey convince Pikachu to return to Ash?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Pokémon (Fictitious characters); Voyages and travels;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Less : a novel / by Greer, Andrew Sean,author.;
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Authors; Gay men; Voyages and travels;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A song for the road : a novel / by Basi, Kathleen M.,author.;
"A debut novel about an unconventional road trip and what it means to honor the ones we love. It's one year after the death of her husband and twin teenagers, and Miriam Tedesco has lost faith in humanity and herself. When a bouquet of flowers that her husband always sends on their anniversary shows up at her workplace, she completely unravels. With the help of her best friend, she realizes that it's time to pick up the pieces and begin to move on. Step one is not even cleaning out her family's possessions, but just taking inventory starting with her daughter's room. But when she opens her daughter's computer, she stumbles across a program her daughter has created detailing an automated cross-country road trip, for her and her husband to take as soon-to-be empty nesters. Seeing and hearing the video clips of her kids embedded in the program, Miriam is determined to take this trip for her children. Armed with her husband's guitar, her daughter's cello, and her son's unfinished piano sonata, she embarks on a musical pilgrimage to grieve the family she fears she never loved enough. Along the way she meets a young, pregnant hitchhiker named Dicey, whose boisterous and spunky attitude reminds Miriam of her own daughter. Tornadoes, impromptu concerts, and an unlikely friendship ... whether she's prepared for it or not, Miriam's world is coming back to life. But as she struggles to keep her focus on the reason she set out on this journey, she has to confront the possibility that the best way to honor her family may be to accept the truths she never wanted to face. Hopeful, honest, and tender, A Song for the Road is about courage, vulnerability, and forgiveness, even of yourself, when it really matters"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Grief; Voyages and travels; Female friendship;
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Feathers for lunch / by Ehlert, Lois;
An escaped housecat encounters twelve birds in the back yard but fails to catch any of them and has to eat feathers for lunch.
Subjects: Narrative poetry.; Birds; Cats;
© 1996, c1990., Harcourt Brace & Co.,
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Atlas obscura. an explorer's guide to the world's living wonders / by Giaimo, Cara,author.; Foer, Joshua,author.; Fritts, Rachel,author.;
"From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura, comes Wild Life, an over-the-top, dazzling collection of the world's most fascinating, most unusual, and least-understood natural wonders. It's more than a field guide -- it's an adventure. From the curious minds of Atlas Obscura, authors of #1 New York Times bestselling Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura, comes an unputdownable tour through the world's most extraordinary natural wonders and curiosities. Learn how dung beetles navigate by the stars and trees communicate through their roots. Meet one of the strongest animals in the world: the puny peacock mantis shrimp. Visit a 44,000 year old shrub, float along flying rivers, and explore a garbage dump teeming with endangered storks. There are first-person interviews: hear from a honey hunter and his avian partners, a scientist working to understand the hidden language of prairie dogs, an offshore radio DJ who is at the heart of the local fishing community. Examine old examples of bird song notation written on sheet music. Featuring over 500 extraordinary plants, animals, and natural phenomena with illustrations and photos on every page, first-person interviews, and engaging infographics, the book takes readers around the globe, with stops in every continent -- from Arctic deserts to lush jungles, to the deepest fathoms of the ocean, and into the heart of our densest cities. In a time where the world that feels more knowable than ever, where can access anything with the click of a mouse or a swipe of a finger, and where nature documentaries are a dime a dozen, Wild Life finds a way to reinvigorate our send of wonder about the natural world"--
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders.; Life (Biology); Voyages and travels.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Two little trains / by Brown, Margaret Wise,1910-1952.; Pizzoli, Greg.;
Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Railroad trains; Voyages and travels;
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Train / by Cooper, Elisha.;
Board a commuter train in New York, then follow the journey west and see the stations, the scenery, the different types of trains, and all the people who travel and work on the railroad system.LSC
Subjects: Railroad trains; Voyages and travels;
© c2013., Orchard Books,
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Jim Button and the Wild 13 [videorecording] / by Baum, Henning,1972-actor.; Becker, Christian,1972-film producer.; Frier, Annette,1974-actor.; Gansel, Dennis,1973-film director.; Gordon, Solomon,2005-actor.; Perschel, Milan,actor.; Global Screen,presenter.; Rat Pack Filmproduktion (Firm),production company.; Shout! Factory (Firm),publisher.; Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany,production company.;
Henning Baum, Solomon Gordon, Annette Frier, Milan Perschel, Uwe Ochsenknecht.Can you make an old locomotive fly? You bet! To protect Morrowland from the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13", Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke, make Emma airworthy and set off on a dangerous journey, where Jim's most fervent wish might come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Islands; Best friends; Voyages and travels;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Must see places of the world [videorecording] / by Reader's Digest Association,production company.; Questar, Inc.,film distributor.;
Disc 1. Magnificent planet/marvels of mankind: "Your grand journey begins includes the Sahara Desert, Victoria Falls, the Grand Canyon, Banff National Park, the Amazon Rainforest, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Taj Mahal, and Petra in Jordan."--Container.Disc 2. Wildlife treasures: "This awe-inspiring program captures the planet's most wondrous creatures in their natural habitats, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, the Giant Panda, and the dazzlingly diverse marine creatures that inhabit Australia's Great Barrier Reef."--Container.Disc 3. Journey of a lifetime: "This three-part program embarks on the global odyssey of your dreams. Experience the world's most spectacular places and wondrous sights, each at the ideal time of year. Your itinerary includes Kenya's wild savannah, the Great Wall of China, the lost city of Petra, the Grand Canyon, Jerusalem on Easter morning, and New England in autumn."--Container.Disc 4. Australia the beautiful: "Thrill to the rare, remote, and exotic wonders of Australia! Frm misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs, this three-part program captures all of Australia's dazzling wildlife and glorious landscapes few visitors are privileged to see."--Container.Disc 5. Mysteries of the ancient world: "How were the pyramids constructed? What is the truth behind King Arthur and Camelot? What was the mysterious tribe of 4,000-year-old mummies discovered in the Taklamakan desert? These and other fascinating mysteries are explored in this captivating three-part program that takes a fresh look at some of history's oldest and most baffling mysteries.Disc 6. Scenic cruises of the world: "Set sail on a dream cruise around the world's most dramatic coastlines to more than twenty countries, islands, and other dramatically varied locations. This three-part series makes unforgettable stops at Nova Scotia, the Mayan ruins of Guatemala, the Panama Canal, Big Sur, and Alaska, and much more."--Container.E.DVD.
Subjects: Travelogues (Motion pictures); Documentary films.; Travel.; Historic sites.; Ocean travel.; Voyages around the world.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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