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Cockpit Confidential

Everything You Need to Know About Air Travel: Questions, Answers, and Reflections

by Patrick Smith ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA fascinating fear of flying book from a commercial airline pilot and author of the popular website askthepilot.com.For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even frightening experience. When you go behind the scenes, however, you can see that the grand theater of air travel is actually fascinating. From the intricate design of airport ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA fascinating fear of flying book from a commercial airline pilot and author of the popular website askthepilot.com.For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even frightening experience. When you go behind the scenes, however, you can see that the grand theater of air travel is actually fascinating. From the intricate design of airport
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Lonely Planet Mexico

by Lonely Planet, Joel Balsam, Jennifer Fernández Solano, John Hecht, Nellie Huang, Anna Kaminski, Liza Prado, Brendan Sainsbury, Regis St Louis, Paul Stafford, Iain Stewart, Phillip Tang ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Mexico.Discover Mexico's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from market-hopping through the aromatic Mercado Municipal in San Cristóbal de las Casas; to hiking to the warm, bubbling Aguas Termales Rekowata hot springs from Creel; and swimming alongside ... Read more

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Mexico.Discover Mexico's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from market-hopping through the aromatic Mercado Municipal in San Cristóbal de las Casas; to hiking to the warm, bubbling Aguas Termales Rekowata hot springs from Creel; and swimming alongside
... Read more
The Map That Changed the World

William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology

by Simon Winchester ...

From the author of the bestselling The Professor and the Madman comes the fascinating biography of science detailing the story of William Smith, the orphaned son of an English country blacksmith, who became obsessed with creating the world's first geological map and ultimately became the father of modern geology.In 1793 William Smith, a canal digger, made a startling scientific discovery that was ... Read more

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From the author of the bestselling The Professor and the Madman comes the fascinating biography of science detailing the story of William Smith, the orphaned son of an English country blacksmith, who became obsessed with creating the world's first geological map and ultimately became the father of modern geology.In 1793 William Smith, a canal digger, made a startling scientific discovery that was
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A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino de Santiago (Camino Francés)

St. Jean Pied de Port • Santiago de Compostela

by John Brierley ...

2026 editionNow updated to include newer maps and photos, this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of St. James. Overview route planners plus daily stage maps and detailed town plans help sojourners with all the advance preparation they need. The maps feature contour guides to ... Read more

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2026 editionNow updated to include newer maps and photos, this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of St. James. Overview route planners plus daily stage maps and detailed town plans help sojourners with all the advance preparation they need. The maps feature contour guides to
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Kazakhstan

by Paul Brummell, Maria Oleynik ...

This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Kazakhstan remains the only guide available dedicated solely to the world's ninth largest country. This new edition covers all the most recent developments, including an updated history section, additional cultural coverage, more practical information to make independent travel easier, and the most up-to-date and relevant maps. Kazakhstan is ... Read more

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This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Kazakhstan remains the only guide available dedicated solely to the world's ninth largest country. This new edition covers all the most recent developments, including an updated history section, additional cultural coverage, more practical information to make independent travel easier, and the most up-to-date and relevant maps. Kazakhstan is
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Lonely Planet British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies

by Bianca Bujan, Jonny Bierman, Jessica Lockhart, Debbie Olsen, Brendan Sainsbury ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies.Discover British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking an Indigenous-led whale-watching tour through the waters of Tofino, to snacking your way through the food stalls of ... Read more

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies.Discover British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking an Indigenous-led whale-watching tour through the waters of Tofino, to snacking your way through the food stalls of
... Read more
Insight Guides Pocket Amsterdam (Travel Guide eBook)

by Insight Guides ...

Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package.Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Amsterdam, from top tourist attractions like the Dam, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, to hidden gems, including the ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package.Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Amsterdam, from top tourist attractions like the Dam, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, to hidden gems, including the
... Read more
Insight Guides Explore Italian Lakes (Travel Guide eBook)

by Insight Guides ...

Pocket-sized travel guides featuring the very best routes and itineraries.Discover the best of the Italian Lakes with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the Borromean Islands, Lake Orta, Lake Iseo, Bergamo and Milan, to discovering hidden gems, including Trentino, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Pocket-sized travel guides featuring the very best routes and itineraries.Discover the best of the Italian Lakes with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the Borromean Islands, Lake Orta, Lake Iseo, Bergamo and Milan, to discovering hidden gems, including Trentino, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will
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World Travel

An Irreverent Guide

by Anthony Bourdain, Laurie Woolever ...

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony BourdainAnthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter ... Read more

$16.99 USD

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony BourdainAnthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter
... Read more
Planning Your Perfect Road Trip

A Step-by-Step Guide to Hittin' the Road

by Theresa L. Goodrich ...

Looking for the ultimate guide to planning your perfect road trip? You've found it!This comprehensive guidebook takes you step-by-step through the process of planning an unforgettable road trip. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or embarking on a solo adventure, this book has everything you need to make your journey a success.Inside, you'll find practical advice on choosing road trip ... Read more

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Looking for the ultimate guide to planning your perfect road trip? You've found it!This comprehensive guidebook takes you step-by-step through the process of planning an unforgettable road trip. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or embarking on a solo adventure, this book has everything you need to make your journey a success.Inside, you'll find practical advice on choosing road trip
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Berlitz Pocket Guide Berlin (Travel Guide eBook)

by Berlitz ...

Series series Insight Pocket Guides
Berlitz Pocket Guide Berlin is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this bustling, sophisticated city has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights in the city, as well as those in the nearby elegant town of Potsdam, from the Reichstag building to the Brandenburg Gate, via the Jewish Museum and the ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Berlitz Pocket Guide Berlin is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this bustling, sophisticated city has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights in the city, as well as those in the nearby elegant town of Potsdam, from the Reichstag building to the Brandenburg Gate, via the Jewish Museum and the
... Read more
Tales of Mel The Story of an Ibizan Hound

by Don C Andrews ...

"Tales of Mel" tells the tale of Mel, a male Ibiza Hound puppy who was originally given as a gift to my friend Raphael Sainz, who rapidly became an aficionado, and then a breeder of this amazing canine race. Mel was not himself a pedigree animal, but was the founder of a proud pedigree line through his grand-daughter Baltasara.This is a very special book about an individual dog (Mel), and a breed ... Read more

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"Tales of Mel" tells the tale of Mel, a male Ibiza Hound puppy who was originally given as a gift to my friend Raphael Sainz, who rapidly became an aficionado, and then a breeder of this amazing canine race. Mel was not himself a pedigree animal, but was the founder of a proud pedigree line through his grand-daughter Baltasara.This is a very special book about an individual dog (Mel), and a breed
... Read more
Lonely Planet Panama

by Rosie Bell, Alex Egerton, Jen Ruiz, Jesse Scott, Ryan Ver Berkmoes ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Panama.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from spotting exotic wildlife like giant anteaters and jaguars on a tour of the wild and remote Parque Nacional Darién, to exploring the coastal beltway, La Cinta Costera, on foot or by bike, and relaxing on Saboga Island's beautiful White ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Panama.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from spotting exotic wildlife like giant anteaters and jaguars on a tour of the wild and remote Parque Nacional Darién, to exploring the coastal beltway, La Cinta Costera, on foot or by bike, and relaxing on Saboga Island's beautiful White
... Read more
Birding to Change the World

A Memoir

by Trish O'Kane ...

In this uplifting environmental memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment.Trish O’Kane is an accidental ornithologist. In her nearly two decades writing about justice as an investigative journalist, she'd never paid attention to nature. But then Hurricane Katrina destroyed her New Orleans home, sending her into an ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In this uplifting environmental memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment.Trish O’Kane is an accidental ornithologist. In her nearly two decades writing about justice as an investigative journalist, she'd never paid attention to nature. But then Hurricane Katrina destroyed her New Orleans home, sending her into an
... Read more
Secret Seattle (Seattle Walk Report)

An Illustrated Guide to the City's Offbeat and Overlooked History

by Susanna Ryan ...

Series series Seattle Walk Report
Capturing the same charm and whimsy she brought to Seattle Walk Report, Instagram darling Susanna Ryan takes things a step further, revealing the forgotten history behind the people, places, and things that shaped Seattle.Cartoonist and creator of Seattle Walk Report, Susanna Ryan strolls on with a quirky new illustrated guide celebrating Seattle's historical treasures and outdoor wonders. In ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Capturing the same charm and whimsy she brought to Seattle Walk Report, Instagram darling Susanna Ryan takes things a step further, revealing the forgotten history behind the people, places, and things that shaped Seattle.Cartoonist and creator of Seattle Walk Report, Susanna Ryan strolls on with a quirky new illustrated guide celebrating Seattle's historical treasures and outdoor wonders. In
... Read more
French Kids Eat Everything

How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters

by Karen Le Billon ...

French Kids Eat Everything is a wonderfully wry account of how Karen Le Billon was able to alter her children’s deep-rooted, decidedly unhealthy North American eating habits while they were all living in France.At once a memoir, a cookbook, a practical parenting handbook, and a delightful exploration of how the French manage to feed children without endless battles and struggles with pickiness, ... Read more

$5.49 USD

French Kids Eat Everything is a wonderfully wry account of how Karen Le Billon was able to alter her children’s deep-rooted, decidedly unhealthy North American eating habits while they were all living in France.At once a memoir, a cookbook, a practical parenting handbook, and a delightful exploration of how the French manage to feed children without endless battles and struggles with pickiness,
... Read more
Lonely Planet Maui

by Lonely Planet ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Maui.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from digging into Maui specialty dishes at the revered Sam Sato's in Wailuku to snorkelling the abundant coral that line the edges of Honolua Bay, and hiking past stone temples and a burial ground in the Halawa Valley.Build a trip to remember ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Maui.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from digging into Maui specialty dishes at the revered Sam Sato's in Wailuku to snorkelling the abundant coral that line the edges of Honolua Bay, and hiking past stone temples and a burial ground in the Halawa Valley.Build a trip to remember
... Read more
Trekking Gran Paradiso: Alta Via 2

From Chardonney to Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley

by Gillian Price ...

Explore the stunning high-mountain landscapes of Italy’s Gran Paradiso National Park, a protected wilderness in the Aosta Valley where towering peaks, emerald valleys and glacial tarns define one of the Alps’ most scenic trekking regions. Running east-to-west from Chardonney to Courmayeur, the Alta Via 2 is a classic long-distance trek that threads through rugged alpine terrain, past mountain huts ... Read more

$21.89 USD

Explore the stunning high-mountain landscapes of Italy’s Gran Paradiso National Park, a protected wilderness in the Aosta Valley where towering peaks, emerald valleys and glacial tarns define one of the Alps’ most scenic trekking regions. Running east-to-west from Chardonney to Courmayeur, the Alta Via 2 is a classic long-distance trek that threads through rugged alpine terrain, past mountain huts
... Read more
made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

by Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Read more

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“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
... Read more
The Expert Expat

Your Guide to Successful Relocation Abroad

by Melissa Brayer Hess, Patricia Linderman ...

Expanded and updated edition!Trusted by thousands of families and individuals, The Expert Expat is essential reading for anyone moving overseas. Personal stories - from the authors' dozens of years abroad as well as the experience of countless expats worldwide - help prepare people for the exhilarating and daunting task of establishing a life far from home.This new edition includes an important ... Read more

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Expanded and updated edition!Trusted by thousands of families and individuals, The Expert Expat is essential reading for anyone moving overseas. Personal stories - from the authors' dozens of years abroad as well as the experience of countless expats worldwide - help prepare people for the exhilarating and daunting task of establishing a life far from home.This new edition includes an important
... Read more
Eyewitness Travel Guides: Italian Visual Phrase Book

by DK ...

Series series EW Travel Guide Phrase Books
Planning a trip to Italy? The Eyewitness Travel Guides: Italian Visual Phrase Book can help you start learning Italian today. Whether you're visiting Italy for business or pleasure, learn how to speak Italian with essential words and phrases for hundreds of illustrated everyday objects. Find key phrases fast: galleries of words and pictures make it easy to find key basic vocabulary at a glance and ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Planning a trip to Italy? The Eyewitness Travel Guides: Italian Visual Phrase Book can help you start learning Italian today. Whether you're visiting Italy for business or pleasure, learn how to speak Italian with essential words and phrases for hundreds of illustrated everyday objects. Find key phrases fast: galleries of words and pictures make it easy to find key basic vocabulary at a glance and
... Read more
Doctor Who: The Time Lord Letters

by Justin Richards ...

A unique collection of more than 100 never-before-seen letters, notes, and jottings both by and to the Doctor—correspondence by turns entertaining and inspiring, funny and flippant, brilliant and incredible drawn from all fifty-two years of the show.No one could travel through history—past present and future—as much as the Doctor does without leaving an impression. Much of what we know about this ... Read more

$14.99 USD

A unique collection of more than 100 never-before-seen letters, notes, and jottings both by and to the Doctor—correspondence by turns entertaining and inspiring, funny and flippant, brilliant and incredible drawn from all fifty-two years of the show.No one could travel through history—past present and future—as much as the Doctor does without leaving an impression. Much of what we know about this
... Read more
The Florida Keys

A History & Guide Tenth Edition

by Joy Williams ...

The Florida Keys: A History & Guide is an engaging handbook to the unique coral and limestone islands that curve southwest off the tip of Florida. Acclaimed novelist and Florida resident Joy Williams traces U.S. Highway 1 from Key Largo to Key West, combining the best of local legend—colorful stories you won’t find in other guidebooks—with insightful commentary and the most up-to-date advice on ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The Florida Keys: A History & Guide is an engaging handbook to the unique coral and limestone islands that curve southwest off the tip of Florida. Acclaimed novelist and Florida resident Joy Williams traces U.S. Highway 1 from Key Largo to Key West, combining the best of local legend—colorful stories you won’t find in other guidebooks—with insightful commentary and the most up-to-date advice on
... Read more
Oslo (Rough Guides Snapshot Norway)

by Rough Guides ...

Series series Rough Guides
The Rough Guides Snapshot Norway: Oslo is the ultimate travel guide to Norway's capital city and the surrounding Oslofjord. It leads you through the city with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from art galleries to museums and castles to Viking longship collections. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, ... Read more

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The Rough Guides Snapshot Norway: Oslo is the ultimate travel guide to Norway's capital city and the surrounding Oslofjord. It leads you through the city with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from art galleries to museums and castles to Viking longship collections. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels,
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