In 1996, successful businessman and certified pilot, Scott Griffin, decided to break from the comfortable routine of his life to go work for the Flying Doctors Service, an African organization that flies doctors to remote areas to administer medical assistance.
The figure of an old man poling a skiff toward shore against the evening light engaged Susan Brait to learn about Chesapeake Bay, and it is that image which opens this her book on the oystermen of the Bay and the sapping of their traditional life, and even the bounty of the Bay itself, by the demands of American society.
The must-have field-guide for discovering the natural beauty of southern Indiana A Guide to Natural Areas of Southern Indiana is the first comprehensive and fully illustrated guidebook for nature lovers who want to explore the wild and natural areas of southern Indiana by trail, water, or road.
Among the hundreds captivated by the vision of quick riches in the gold fields of California was Elisha Douglass Perkins, a tall handsome youth from Marietta, Ohio, who has here left a remarkable first-hand account of the great trek westward in 1849.
Be it for a quickie pedicure or several hours of soulful pampering, people want to know where to go, and more importantly, what's going to happen to them once they get there.
Sun, sea, art, architecture and a love of food are the cornerstones of Barcelona culture - and the city's eclectic but smart style scene reflects these passions.
Sir Elton John, blind fish, the original Twinkie, President Ronald Reagan's Secret Service detail, and mummies don't usually come up in the same conversationunless you're at Mammoth Cave National Park!
Grâce à une sélection de plus de 200 cartes postales et photographies, l'auteur, Michel Fontaine, vous invite à une promenade en images dans la vie quotidienne à Maubeuge dans les premières décennies du XXe siècle.
In 1980, Graham Broyd did something outrageous-he sold his scholarship ticket to Washington, DC, bought a one-way flight to Los Angeles, and set off to hitchhike across America.
Finding Cheap Flights: Insider Tips to Save Big on Airfare and Travel MoreFlight prices can feel like an unpredictable rollercoaster affordable one moment, shockingly expensive the next.
He emphasizes that literary study is not limited to the study of general literary characteristics, such as metaphor, rhythm, the type of hero, and the nature of the event.
Discover Shetland guidebook, written by Rough Guides experts, perfect for holidaying in the UK, packed with full-colour photography and sight descriptions suited to different travellers' needs.
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to the Dominican Republic, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures.
How to Save BIG on Traveling::: "e;Strategies and Hacks to Spend LESS and Stay LONGER While Enjoying Your Trips"e; [Save on Your Accommodation, transportation, and Airline Tickets.
Best Travel Apps for NavigationThe modern traveler faces a world filled with adventure, but navigating unfamiliar streets, bustling cities, and remote landscapes can be challenging.