Travel
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The Family that Conquered Everest
by Alan Mallory
An awe-inspiring true story that takes the reader on a remarkable family journey from the flatlands of suburbia to the top of the world. Climbing Mount Everest is one of humanity's greatest feats of physical, emotional and psychological...
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Freedom Walk
Following Hadrian's Wall Path Across England by Bianca Message and Bill Message
Can you ever break free from the patterns of life? Are you really stuck with no choices? What would happen if you were diagnosed with a terminal illness? Would you find a way to change your life, even if you didn’t know how much time you had...
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John Henry's Guide to Backcountry Adventure in Cathedral Park
The Essential Guide to Backcountry Camping, Alpine Hiking and Mountain Goat Viewing in Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park B.C. by John Henry
If you're planning a visit to Cathedral Park in B.C., chances are you already know of its rich biodiversity, breathtaking alpine vistas, and clear, cold lakes. But whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsperson familiar with the area or a beginner...
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Becoming Me
by Betty Lunam
As a single mother raising five children in the sixties, Betty Lunam is no stranger to struggle. Born in rural Québec in the midst of the Depression, Betty’s first marriage, to a member of the Canadian Air Force, would take her all over the...
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Rafting the Snake
A Journey Through the Yukon’s Snake River Wilderness by W. J. Becker
“I am not a rugged adventurer, and this is not the story of a journey that you could never do. I brought only a reasonable degree of fitness to the Snake, a camera at the ready, and an open mind.” Experience the beauty and wonder of Canada’s...
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Paddle Tales
Backcountry Canoe Adventures in Saskatchewan's North by Noreen Rapin
What happens on a canoe trip stays on a canoe trip—or does it? From the mouths of eight different storytellers—family members and friends of various ages, who’ve spent twenty years canoe tripping together—Paddle Tales offers true accounts of...
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A Backpacker's Journey
A Reporter’s Walk on the Wild Side of Life by Tom Barrett
Whether you are a true adventurer yourself, or someone who enjoys reading about and vicariously enjoying adventures from the safety of an armchair, A Backpacker’s Journey is the book you never knew you needed to read. Filled with true, exciting,...
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Cappuccino Per Favore
A Life Journey, A Travel Odyssey, and an Invitation to be Inspired, Uplifted, & Entertained by Mary Lehman
In 2008, at the height of the U.S. housing crisis, and just when novice real estate investor Mary Lehman thought things couldn't get any worse... they didn't! Instead, she parlayed her financial woes and failed investments into a fascinating...
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Panoramic Explorations of Nweh Rituals and Performance Language
by Marc Tateh
From the shores of the Fraser River in Fort Langley, British Columbia, Central Africa might seem like a faraway region—in culture, in traditions, and in language, to name a few. But after observing people of the Kwantlen First Nation in ceremony,...
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Second Chances
Starting Over in the Peace Corps by Denise Sieber
Sooner or later, many of us find ourselves stuck, dog-paddling through life without purpose or direction. Sometimes, only the drastic will do. If this sounds familiar, Second Chances will resonate with you. This is a story about defying the odds...
