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Greater Than a Tourist: Branson, Missouri, USA by Kayla Rush offers the inside scope on Branson, Missouri. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books written by locals.

Greater Than a Tourist: Mackinaw Island, Michigan, USA by Jennica Janae offers the inside scoop on Mackinaw. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

In Roadside Americans, Jack Reid traces the rise and fall of hitchhiking, offering vivid accounts of life on the road and how the act of soliciting rides from strangers, and the attitude toward hitchhikers in American society, evolved over time in sync with broader economic, political, and cultural shifts. In doing so, Reid offers insight into significant changes in the United States amid the decline of liberalism and the rise of the Reagan Era.

For the fans of Gilmore Girls & Pumpkin Spice Cafe Maplewood is my haven, my home, a place where the aroma of fresh coffee mingles with the scent of old books in my little shop, The Spicy Pumpkin. It’s the town where neighbors greet each other by name. But when David sweeps into town with his smooth charm and big-city plans, my quiet world is thrown into chaos. David is a high-powered lawyer with grand dreams of turning Maplewood into the next tourist hotspot. The very thought makes my blood boil. And I’ll fight tooth and nail to protect it. But here’s the infuriating part: beneath ...

The Appalachian Trail, a thin ribbon of wilderness running through the densely populated eastern United States, offers a refuge from modern society and a place apart from human ideas and institutions. But as environmental historian - and thru-hiker - Sarah Mittlefehldt argues, the trail is also a conduit for community engagement and a model for public-private cooperation and environmental stewardship. In Tangled Roots, Mittlefehldt tells the story of the trail’s creation.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this audiobook is just for you. Greater than a Tourist: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico by Tom Peterson offers the inside scope on San Miguel de Allende. Most travel audiobooks tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller travel audiobooks. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Greater Than a Tourist - Alaska, by Phylicia Hanson-Stitzel, offers the inside scoop on Alaska. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Americans have long been fascinated with the oddness of the British, but the English, says literary critic Terry Eagleton, find their transatlantic neighbors just as strange. Only an alien race would admiringly refer to a colleague as "aggressive," use superlatives to describe everything from one's pet dog to one's rock collection, or speak frequently of being "empowered."

The Only Mapped Guide to NYC's Most Famous Crimes! This collection of criminal events that made their mark on New York City, includes full location data for your own studies and field trips. Each crime includes Introductory Chapter orients you to the story Exact mapped addresses so readers may visit and make their own assessments related to these crimes. Hideouts, crash pads, and residence addresses are also included and give the reader an even broader understanding of these stories. Names and roles of the people in each story Exact dates and times Photos with captions. These crimes ...

Are you planning a trip to Nantucket but don’t have the time to plan it? Let this stress free guide do it for you. Nantucket is a picturesque island rich in history that has become a trendy vacation spot. Located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, it is known for its beautiful beaches, highly-acclaimed restaurants and inviting New England charm. From Tik-Tok to travel blogs and influencers there are so many people giving their recommendations of the hottest spots to go during your vacation. With so many options, where do you begin when you don’t have the time to research...

Discover the hidden gems of Florida's St. Johns River and experience a water wonderland like never before. This concise travel guide will show you how to make the most of your trip, from exploring the crystal clear springs to encountering majestic manatees. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through nature's untouched beauty. Benefits: Find hidden gems in Florida's St. Johns River; Experience a water wonderland like never before; Discover breathtaking natural crystal springs; Meet the majestic manatees during your trip; Immerse yourself in nature's untouched beauty.

A COLLECTION of Three Novellas from the DIRTY ELITE ACADEMY series. HATE ME NOT - a spicy age-gap romance between a teacher and her student. KISS ME AGAIN - a steamy friends-to-lovers romance with mutual pining and forced proximity. HIT ME BACK - a spicy enemies-to-lovers second chance romance. About the series: They call it the 'Dirty' Elite Academy for a reason: too many naughty, inappropriate things happen in this place, especially for one school. Relationships between step-siblings? Of course! A one-night stand between a student and her professor? You bet! Every desire comes true in the...

High in the mountains of Colorado skiing is not just a winter sport, it's a way of life.

A new collection of essays from award-winning columnist, adopted Southerner, and camellia thief Jessica Leigh Lebos. Picking up several years where the first Savannah Sideways book left off, this intrepid storyteller explores post-pandemic life in a small city that might be getting too big for its britches.

Is your friend or relative you love affected by DEMENTIA AND Alzheimer's DISEASE? If yes, you need this excellent Book with the Guide to apply the treatment immediately. The contents of this Book are beneficial to individuals afflicted with neurological disorders and to anybody who wishes to avoid ever being affected by one or more of these dreadful ailments. Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, according to research, and fifteen to over 20 million have close family or acquaintances who have it. Even this is not only Americans but globally. Alice Powell has written effective ...

From the decks of offshore scallop boats in the North Atlantic to the backwoods of the Maritime Provinces, Feather White chronicles a young man’s emergence from an alcoholic family and his search for his missing pieces. His quest leads to building a handmade log cabin in Nova Scotia in 1974 during what was still the height of the back to nature movement of the '60s. On his way to pick apples to finance a cabin winter during fall of 1977, the author instead finds himself aboard a fishing vessel in one of the East Coast’s most beautiful and quirky ports: Provincetown, MA.

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of Maine and embark on an unforgettable journey? "Exploring Maine: A Journey Through History and Must-See Destinations" is your ultimate guide, combining engrossing historical accounts with a comprehensive tour of the state's top attractions. Whether you're planning a trip or simply fascinated by this unique corner of the U.S., this book has something for everyone.

Discovering the Beauty and Fragility of the Natural World: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf. Written by John Muir, one of America’s greatest naturalists, the book captures his deep appreciation for nature as he explores the American South.

Details of all the state and national parks. This describes them all, from the vast national parks to little-visited wilderness preserves. Facilities, hiking trails, fees, campgrounds, fishing, canoeing, history, nearby attractions, directions - everything you need. Park maps show what to find and where to find it. Filled with contact numbers and addresses.

Some locales seem to come with their own soundtrack. Don Ho and his tiny bubbles provide the background music for Hawaii, Edith Piaf for Paris. The reggae of Bob Marley evokes Jamaica. The soundtrack for Alabama is without question provided by our troubled troubadour Hank Williams. The 2016 biography Hank by Mark Ribowsky paints a dark picture of the musician's short, alcoholic, drug-filled life: a life of loneliness and pain. He goes so far as to call Hank's life story "noir-ish"....