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Christopher  Baker

This dazzling guidebook, written by Central America travel expert Christopher P. Baker, covers all the main cities, towns, and regions of Costa Rica, helping travelers negotiate one of the world's leading destinations for eco-travel. Travel tips for San José, Nicoya, and Guanacaste are all fully revised and updated for this latest edition. The book outlines detailed city walks and regional drives, complete with maps and reservation information. Also included are features on geography (life...

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Christopher Baker

Henry Fuseli (1741–1825) was one of the eighteenth century’s most provocative and inventive artists. He is best known for his painting The Nightmare, which created a new form of terrifying gothic imagery for the Romantic age. This engaging study of the artist’s career unveils Fuseli’s complexities, navigating contradictions between literary and painted works, sacred and secular themes, and traditional patronage versus the new era of competitive exhibitions and intense criticism. P...

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Christopher K. Baker, Patrick A. Lee

Oglala Chief Red Cloud is quoted as saying, "The white man made many promises to us, but he kept only one; he promised to take our land and he took it."Initially the method of taking Indian land was through treaties, a legitimate and acceptable agreement between Indian nations and the United States. Following the treaty period, Congress embarked on a series of legislative acts, administrative decisions, and outright confiscation of Indian lands, which resulted in the loss of millio...

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Christopher Atwater, Robert E. Baker, Ted Kwartler

Applied Sport Business Analytics provides a practical explanation of the use of data analytic metrics in sport, exploring selected techniques and tools as well as addressing fundamental applications of analytics within modern sports organizations. Current and aspiring sport managers will develop their understanding of how analytics can be used strategically to make data-informed decisions by selecting and translating data into evidence and meaningful metrics.The text begin...

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William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone

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A Full Cast, Mort Shelby, James Lewis, Thomas Penny, Thomas Keegan, Colleen Delany, Steven Carpenter, Christopher Graybill, David Coyne, Johann Dettweiler, Terence Aselford, Michael John Casey, Joe Brack, Eric Messner, Ren Kasey, Lily Beacon, Michael Glenn, Evan Casey, Elizabeth Jernigan, Bradley Smith, Scott McCormick, Tim Getman, Ken Jackson, Christopher Scheeren, Nick DePinto, Jeff Baker, Richard Rohan, Casie Platt, Faith Potts, Elliot Dash, Gary Telles, Danny Gavigan, James Konicek, Karen Novack, Dylan Lynch, Joel David Santner, Tim Carlin, Damyon Richardson, Patrick Bussink, Drew Kopas, Kimberly Gilbert, Duane Beeman, Nanette Savard, Tim Andrés Pabon

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Christmas

Three days before Christmas, Matt Jensen is traveling the Denver and Pacific railway when an avalanche slams down onto the train, trapping it in desolate Trout Creek Pass. But it wasn't an act of nature that caused the accident; it was a gang of outlaws attempting to rescue their leader, who is being taken to Red Cliff to be hanged.As Smoke Jensen and Duff MacCallister frantically try to make their way to the scene, Matt struggles to save the survivors, among them a beautiful young...

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Gordon Korman

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Jessica Almasy, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Christopher Gebauer, Jonathan Todd Ross

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Slacker

Cameron Boxer, king of the slackers, has found something worth his time. By playing video games online in front of an audience he can find both fame AND fortune—especially with Elvis (a beaver who seems to love video games as much as Cam) at his side.The only problem? Things keep getting in Cam's way. Like school. And the club he accidentally started. And the misguided people in his life who don't think beavers should be playing video games.It's going to take some trickery,...

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Christopher D Bader, Joseph O Baker, F. Carson Mencken

An "engrossing and intellectually stimulating" portrait of the countless Americans who believe in paranormal phenomena ( Journal of Religion and Culture).Popular culture makes clear that there's a seemingly insatiable public appetite for information and entertainment about what we call the paranormal, supernatural, or mystical. But how many Americans believe in the paranormal, and who are they? Based on extensive research and their own unique experiences, ...

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Christopher Baker

The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the growing trend toward experiential travel. Each book provides inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. These books serve a readership of active, discerning travelers, and supply information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available online. Visitors to Cuba discover a sensual, sometimes surreal island country that embodies everythi...

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Christopher P. Baker

California is called the “Golden State” with good reason, and not simply because it was birthed by the ’49 Gold Rush. From sun-kissed, seaside San Diego and the desert oasis of Palm Springs in the south, to misty redwood forests and snow-capped volcanoes in the north, the state is blessed with shining superlatives. The cities are chockfull of world-class museums, fabulous architectural and historic sites, plus cosmopolitan restaurants and chic rooftop bars. You could spend a lifetime explo...

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Christopher Baker, Beth R. Crisp, Adam Dinham

The need to reimagine religion and belief is precipitated by their greater visibility in public life. Meanwhile, social policy responses often see them from a problem-based, rather than an asset-based, approach. However, with growing diversity of religion and belief in every sector comes the potential for new dialogues across previously impermeable policy and disciplinary silos.This volume brings together leading international authors to critically consider these challenges within ...

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Christopher P. Baker

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Explorer's Great Destinations

A comprehensive guide with all the resources you need to explore, relax and soak in the rich experiences to be had in this storied land.Christopher P. Baker provides an exciting overview where other guidebooks natural and social history in a comprehensive new guide that also covers recreational opportunities region by region. With this book in hand, you’ll have all the resources you need to explore and enjoy the rich experiences to be had in this hot new destination.

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Christopher P. Baker

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Explorer's Great Destinations

"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered... Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture and history."—National Geographic TravelerThis book leaves no stone unturned. A complete guide that includes many wonderful sights not included in other travel books. The long history of celebrity association in Palm Springs is regaled in detail (including some juicy gossip)!Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conver...