In the 1950s there were still train services to most parts of the country, and steam was everywhere. Many of the locomotive types used in Scotland never ventured south of the border. So from 1952 Brian Morrison set out to record every locomotive class that existed there. This was eventually completed in 1958 when one of the post-Grouping developments of the Caledonian Railway's 439 class 0-4-4Ts was identified in Glasgow St Enoch station. This highly illustrated album therefore includes at...

Each year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims trek across Spain arriving at the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela where the tomb of the apostle of Saint James is located. As far back as the Middle Ages pilgrims have walked the way of Saint James often trekking hundreds of miles. The mountain ranges and formidable table lands of the Meseta are traversed by pilgrims on a journey through history as they walk along roads and bridges built by the Romans. Sometimes they begin their journey from ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the defense industry, knowing the right questions to ask is just as important as knowing the right answers.In these pages are the answers to the BIG Questions:Who Should I Sell To?What Is the Right Acquisition Path?Where Do I Find Funding?What Is a Good Unicorn Business?

This book contains 75 thought-provoking reflections on life that I wish my younger queer self had known. It is a meaningful read for any young adult questioning life and seeking new perspectives. It is also an exceptional resource for anyone reflecting on their own life's journey. We deal with so much internal conflict without much support, keeping quiet instead of connecting. We have other choices!I want this book to serve as a guide for those whose family support...

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TRAVEL MEMOIRWhat happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu?**In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and “discovered” Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer’s perilous path in search of the t...

What do you like most when reading about adventures: descriptions about the terrain, the culture, the challenges, the personal growth, the interactions between other adventures? Women of the Way: Embracing the Camino successfully combines all these elements in a heartfelt and personal recounting of Jane V. Blanchard’s 2011 five-hundred mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago—hiking from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France over the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles in Spain, and then westward across no...

In the 60's, Carlos Caggiani traveled to 26 countries on an old motorcycle with hardly a penny to his name. He suffered famine, intense weather, was chased by the FBI, was shot at in Bolivia, and even survived a serious accident. The experiences in this book demonstrate a human being's tenacity and triumph in the face of adversity.

This "extraordinary" novel of one man's border crossing reveals "a human history of sorrow and suffering, all of it beginning with the thirst to be free" (NPR).Héctor is trapped. The water truck, sealed to hide its human cargo, has broken down. The coyotes have taken all the passengers' money for a mechanic and have not returned.Héctor finds a name in his friend César's phone: AnniMac. A name with an American number. He must reach her, both for rescue and t...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Iguacu Falls.One of the great natural wonders of the world, the Iguaçu Falls are situated near the border of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. The area is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Access to the waterfalls is usually achieved through one of the three cities in the so-called tri-border between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.The city on the Brazilian side is Foz do Iguaçu - big and reasonably safe by Brazilian stand...

The Mountains and Hidden Places of Machu PicchuDo you want to know if climbing the mountains at Machu Picchu is worth it? Wondering how much time to plan for your visit and if you should sleep over at Machu Picchu? Wondering how exactly to get to the ruins, what train to take and where? Want to know how to get to the secret Lunar Temple and Grand Cavern? Want to know if you should walk up to the ruins or take a bus? Read on…Set atop a lofty mountain range, nearly 8000 feet ...

An artist's sons hunt for their mysterious inheritance: "A pleasure to read . . . One of the most significant Argentine writers working today" (David Leavitt, author of The Lost Language of Cranes).At age nine, Juan Salvatierra became mute following a horse riding accident. At twenty, he began secretly painting a series of long rolls of canvas in which he minutely detailed six decades of life in his village on Argentina's river frontier with Uruguay.

These flashcard books are designed with large, engaging pictures to help your little one learn Portuguese - one fun, easy lesson at a time.  This collection includes: - Portuguese Lesson 5: Toys & Games - Portuguese Lesson 6: Days, Months & Seasons - Portuguese Lesson 7: Parts of the Body - Portuguese Lesson 8: Clothes, Shoes, Jewelry & Accessories Each lesson has everything you need to teach your child these Portuguese words including: - The ...