Personal & Practical Guides

Even the most dedicated Cubaphile will discover new information in Alan Twigg's collection of seldom-seen attractions such as Fidel Castro's birthplace, the Celia Sanchez Museum, and the modernist statue atop the oldest open-pit mine in the Americas, erected in memory of runaway slaves.

This handy illustrated compendium covers everything from the Cr …

500 Years of New Words takes you on an exciting journey through the English language from the days before Shakespeare to the first decade of the 21st century. All the main entries are arranged not alphabetically by in chronological order based on the earliest known year that each word was printed or written down.

Beginning with "America" in 1507 and …

Cruise from Seattle to Anchorage using this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled guide to visiting Alaska. Veteran journalists Paul and Audrey Grescoe introduce you to the ports of call you'll find along the Inside Passage. Detailed maps locate key attractions, and colour photographs capture the splendour of the region. Whether you are a first-time …

Everything you need to know to explore on horseback. Packed with interpretive notes on wildlife, plants, geology, local history and horse language, this book tells you where to go, how to get there and what to do to have a successful one-day ride.

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A four-week program to help you and your family survive.

Major earthquakes typically happen once a year somewhere on our planet. Sometimes little damage occurs and sometimes many lives are lost. Knowing what to do before, during, and after an earthquake can save your life and help your family members and pets survive. Use this guide and the checkli …