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What happens when two enterprising young women give up their Madison Avenue salaries, leave the glamorous whirl of New York behind, and move up to Maine to become proprietors of a country store?

Intergalactic travelers had their Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

When eleven climbers died on K2 on August 1, 2008, it was a stark reminder that the world's second-highest mountain has, for more than a century, been regarded as the most difficult and dangerous of allfor every four people who reach the top, one dies in the attempt.

The only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers.

Photographer William Hubbell's Seasons of Maine was unequaled in capturing the beauty and diversity of Maine.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known to most as Mark Twain, was a quintessential American writer who spent much of his life traveling the world.

Maine-ly Fun!

This up-to-date guidebook is just the ticket for campers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, birdwatchers, nature photographers, and folks who just like to enjoy the outdoors.

A revision of what has become a well-known guide, Windjammer Watching on the Coast of Maine provides a systematic review of the windjammer fleet in midcoast Maine, as well as some from away that sail here.

BOULDERING COLORADO: More than 1,000 Premier Boulders throughout the StateBob Horan (Falcon)The all-new climbers' guide with nearly twice the listings of any otherColorado is one of the world's premier bouldering destinations, and Boulder resident Bob Horan has been climbing them all for 35 years.

Whether your passion is bass and pike in the desert reservoirs, the trophy trout in the renowned Green River, or the delicate, gem-like inhabitants of the alpine lakes of the high Uinta, you'll find the facts here that will get you on the water and well on your way to catching fish.

From the tidewaters of the Columbia River to the high desert in the east, Oregon waters offer something to every angler.

Camping Alaska is a guide to the public and private campgrounds of Alaska accessible by road as well as by the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system.

Combining fascinating stories of Texas history with travel adventures around the state, Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures suggests where to go and what to see by tracking historical characters and events.

Humor and trivia author Bill Cannon discovered there really was a Toadsuck, Texas, and he has collected a series of delightfully funny stories about folks he imagined might have lived in a town with such a comical name.

The comprehensive guide to the place that brought sport climbing to North Americaa full-color, thoroughly updated new editionSmith Rock State Park.

The fourth volume in Earl Brechlin's successful Bygone.

From an image of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse mirrored in a tide pool to a lake imbued with reflected autumn color, photographer Currier finds fabulously different perspectives in Maine's scenic vistas.

Written for thecyclists of all stripes, Best Bikes Rides Near Chicago marks the debut of a new series that offers a diverse array ofscenic tours in some of Americas largest urban destinationsfrom easy excursions for the Sunday cyclist to challenging treks for the veteran.

This all-new angler's guide describes 105 of the authors' favorite fishing sites with precise directions, species found, and specific angling tips.

You are in your car, blazing down the road.

Texans will use any excuse to have fun!

BASIC ILLUSTRATED MAP AND COMPASSWilderness guide Cliff Jacobson created the map and compass curriculum for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and here he shows easy-to-follow steps on choosing a compass, reading contour lines and other map features, using them in concert with a GPS receiver, plotting a course in the wilderness, navigating at night by the stars, and much more.

A refreshing new perspective on some of the most infamous reprobates of the Northwest.

Lovingly illustrated bedtime story in two languages (English and Bengali (Bangla)) for children from 2-3 years.

Tom and Lee Szelog were the first tenants to live in the former lightkeeper's house at Marshall Point Light in Port Clyde, Maine.

This book discloses the humorous and the sometimes controversial, if not curious, circumstances surrounding the naming of more than 700 Texas towns.

Kimber shares his adventures, misadventures, and reflections as a part-time farmer and fetcher of firewood, his struggles with recalcitrant sheep and aging tractors, the joys of roaming the hills with his dog, plunking for pickerel in the lily pads, savoring the echoes of silence in a sleeping Maine village.

"Madagaskar Insider Guide"Entdecken Sie Madagaskar wie nie zuvor mit dem ultimativen "Madagaskar Insider Guide".

This easy-to-use guide gives you the history, highlights, and hot spots of the nation's eighth largest city.

Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the most common and sought-after species in a state.

Whether youre seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, this fully updated and revised color edition of Touring Hot Springs Arizona guides you to the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the region.

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Hiking Waterfalls in Maine includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the area.

From acacia to wild grape, ForagingCalifornia guides the reader to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Golden State.

Explore the mineral-rich region of Wisconsin with veteran rockhound Robert Beard's Rockhounding Wisconsin and unearth the state's best rockhounding sites, ranging from popular and commercial sites to numerous lesser-known areas.

Part food narrative, part investigation, part adventure story, Organic is an eye-opening and entertaining look into the anything goes world behind the organic label.

Camping Colorado will take you to the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV.

Featuring 24 hikes within an hours drive of Fort Collins, Best Easy Day Hikes Fort Collins is an essential hiking companion for anyone exploring this area known for its sunny days and outdoor adventures.

The rivers of Maryland and Washington, D.

The hardest part of paddling South Carolina is choosing your route!

Here are forty-six of the best hikes, nearly all of them within an hour's drive of Salt Lake City, Utahfrom Deseret Peak to Waterfall Canyon.

With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip.

With its diverse landscape, mild climate, and magnificent scenery, California is truly the Golden State for outdoor enthusiasts.

A modern-day explorers guide to the Old WestFrom the famed Oregon Trail to the boardwalks of Dodge City to the great trading posts on the Missouri River to the battlefields of the nineteenth-century Indian Wars, there are places all over the American West where visitors can relive the great Western migration that helped shape our history and culture.

Best Hikes Indian Peaks Wilderness includes concise descriptions, full-color photos, GPS coordinates, and detailed maps to the best hikes in Indian Peaks Wilderness, from family-friend strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways.

Lace up your boots and head into Oregons remote Wallowa Mountains.

Gold Panning California is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in California.

Anchored by two stunning national parks, carved by dozens of rivers and sprinkled with glistening lakes, Montana is a standup paddling paradise.

Where else can mountain bikers complement a days bike ride with a dizzying glissade down a mid-August snowfield?