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[Our World [A Child's First Picture Atlas מאת The National Geographic Society's world-renowned cartographers are proud to present a state-of-the-art world atlas for children ages 3 to 6. This updated edition of the award-winning National Geographic Our World: A Child's First Picture Atlas uses a puzzle-piece motif to introduce children...

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USA 101: A Guide to America's Iconic Places, Events, and Festivals מאת Gary McKechnie Countless travel books display some aspect or region of America, but USA 101 stitches together a whole crazy quilt of iconic places, events, fairs, and festivals that celebrates our country in all its quirky diversity.Whoever you are, wherever you’re going, whatever you like to do, it’s h...

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National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Third Edition מאת National Geographic Society A modern atlas demands not just state-of-the-art cartography but a vast array of information organized clearly, efficiently, and above all, usefully—and that’s what the Family Reference Atlas provides: more than 1,000 maps, illustrations, and photographs; more than 400 charts and tables; a...

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Water : the power, promise, and turmoil of north america's fresh water National Geographic

Water : the power, promise, and turmoil of north america's fresh water מאת National Geographic

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1000 Events That Shaped the World מאת National Geographic A fascinating sweep of global developments, this fact-filled book delivers what National Geographic has introduced into households for more than a century: The world and all that is in it. A thousand concise nuggets of text, each focused on one event and numbered chronologically, walk readers throug...

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National Geographic Visual History of the World מאת National Geographic The world history book to define all others, National Geographic Visual History of the World is a classic in the making. No other volume offers such a comprehensive and richly illustrated chronicle of world events, from the construction of the Pyramids to the overthrow of the Taliban. Readers...

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Oaxaca Journal (National Geographic Directions) מאת Oliver Sacks The best-selling author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks is well know as an explorer of the human mind—a neurologist with a gift for complex, insightful portrayals of people and their conditions. However, he is also a card-carrying member of the ...

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Four Corners: A Journey into the Heart of Papua New Guinea מאת Kira Salak Following the route taken by British explorer Ivan Champion in 1927, and amid breathtaking landscapes and wildlife, Salak traveled across this remote Pacific island-often called the last frontier of adventure travel-by dugout canoe and on foot. Along the way, she stayed in a village where cannibals...

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Grave Secrets of Dinosaurs: Soft Tissues and Hard Science מאת Phillip Manning Many of us have seen dinosaur bones and skeletons, maybe even dinosaur eggs...but what did those fearsome animals really look like in the flesh? Soft-tissue fossils give tantalizing clues about the appearance and physiology of the ancient animals. In this exciting book, paleontologist Phillip...

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Classic Shots: The Greatest Images from the United States Golf Association מאת Marty Parkes Just in time for Father's Day and a new golf season, Classic Shots showcases the best 250 photographs of the sport from the 1920s to the present day, culled from the USGA's archive of more than half a million images. While some of these photos have appeared in print over the years, many have ...

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National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky מאת Howard Schneider Stargazing’s too much fun to leave to astronomers, but often we’re blinded by science—dry facts can easily turn enchantment into a chore. We just want to lie down, look up, and understand the heavens above. The National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky shows us how.Authors Howa...

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National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States, 6th Edition מאת National Geographic Featuring 375 color photos and 80 full-color detailed maps—more than any other park guidebook—this is the most comprehensive, up-to-the-minute book of its kind on the market today. A perennial favorite with more than a million copies sold in previous editions, it reflects National Geographic’s c...

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A special report in the public interest:energy :facing up to the problem, getting down to solutions National Geographic

A special report in the public interest:energy :facing up to the problem, getting down to solutions מאת National Geographic

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Brain: The Complete Mind מאת Michael S. Sweeney Did you know that listening to music tunes up your brain? Or that certain foods can help maintain mental fitness? Or that exercise can keep both body and mind in good shape? Delving into the science behind these strategies, Brain goes even deeper to reveal the brain’s inner workings.Oversee...

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National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology מאת National Geographic Complementing our enormously successful offerings on the bible and history, National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology encompasses myths and creation stories from around the globe. It presents a palm-size overview of culture-defining myths, from ancient Egyptian deities t...

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Through the Lens: National Geographic Greatest Photographs (National Geographic Collectors Series) מאת National Geographic For more than 100 years, National Geographic has set the standard for nature, culture, and wildlife photography. In Through the Lens, 250 spectacular images—some famous, others rarely seen—are gathered in one lavish, newly formatted volume.Through the Lens is divided into geographica...

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True Food: Eight Simple Steps to a Healthier You מאת Annie B. Bond This inviting, encouraging how-to turns the ideals of today’s food revolution into eight practical steps to a healthier, more natural diet. It’s a workable blueprint for enlightening your kitchen in ways that are good for you, your family, your pocketbook—and the environment. Friendly and fun, ...

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A day in the woods - BOOKS FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS # Ronald M Fisher

A day in the woods - BOOKS FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS # מאת Ronald M Fisher

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National Geographic Live, Laugh, Celebrate מאת Ferdinand Protzman Humankind just can’t resist a celebration—whoever we are and wherever on Earth we may be, somebody’s got a reason to cheer: a new spouse, a new house, a new year, or a new baby. Sometimes the occasion is grand—a royal wedding, a coronation, a presidential inauguration—and sometimes it’s as ...

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The Letter and the Scroll: What Archaeology Tells Us About the Bible מאת Robin Currie Product DescriptionFor 2,000 years and more, the Bible and its precepts have shaped world culture and civilization, whether Judeo-Christian or not. The Bible is a touchstone of religious belief, literary accomplishment, morality, and history unlike any other. Biblical interpretation...

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National Geographic Essential Visual History of the Bible מאת National Geographic From the creators of the enormously successful National Geographic Visual History of the World, this insightful new resource is a veritable Who’s Who of the Bible and a vivid introduction to Judeo-Christian belief and identity. The National Geographic Essential Visual History of the Bibl...

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Declassified: 50 Top-Secret Documents That Changed History מאת Thomas B. Allen Culled from archives around the world, the 50 documents in Declassified illuminate the secret and often inaccessible stories of agents, espionage, and behind-the-scenes events that played critical roles in American history. Moving through time from Elizabethan England to the Cold War and beyo...

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The Knowledge Book: Everything You Need to Know to Get by in the 21st Century מאת National Geographic Indispensable for every home, library, and office, The Knowledge Book distills thousands of years of humankind’s most significant ideas and achievements— explains how they are linked and why they are important—and packs everything into a single, irresistibly readable volume. The richly il...

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Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe מאת National Geographic For pure pleasure, few experiences are as satisfying as a chance to explore the world’s great culinary traditions and landmarks—and here, in the latest title of our popular series of illustrated travel gift books, you’ll find a fabulous itinerary of foods, dishes, markets, and restaurants worth...

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An Uncommon History of Common Things מאת Bethanne Patrick Sometime about 30,000 years ago, somebody stuck a sharp rock into a split stick—and presto! The axe was born. Our inquisitive species just loves tinkering, testing, and pushing the limits, and this delightfully different book is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventio...

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Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations מאת National Geographic This inspirational book showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual places–and guides modern-day travelers who wish to visit them.With eloquent text, hundreds of gorgeous full-color images, and practical visitor information, Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Most Pe...

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Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Creatures of the Deep מאת Michael Everhart Sharks and dinosaurs, dinosaurs and sharks, we find them both alien and awe-inspiring, at once utterly inhuman and somehow irresistibly compelling. But forget Jaws and Jurassic Park—nothing can prepare you for Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Creatures of the Deep, an amazing plunge ...

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Flora Mirabilis: How Plants Have Shaped World Knowledge, Health, Wealth, and Beauty (National Geographic) מאת Catherine H. Howell Book Description Flora Mirabilis is a sumptuously designed showcase of superb illustrations paired with fascinating stories of botanical exploration and trade through the ages. A collaboration between National Geographic and the world-renowned Missouri Botanical Garden, thi...

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National Geographic Concise History of Science and Invention: An Illustrated Time Line מאת National Geographic From the ancient conquest of fire and the first turn of a wheel to the latest in scientific leaps toward the stars, this easy-access history offers a panoramic perspective on humankind’s restless quest for the laws, theories, and tools by which we can grasp and master our universe.This concise, co...

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National Geographic Visual Atlas of the World מאת National Geographic Representing an exciting new approach in our renowned line of atlases, this large-format reference blends two National Geographic "bests" to create a refreshingly vivid world portrait. Incorporated in the many up-to-the moment regional maps that portray each continent are hundreds of brilliant photo...

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Faces of Africa מאת Carol Beckwith Following the critically-acclaimed landmark 2-volume African Ceremonies—for which they won a United Nations Award of Excellence—photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have collaborated once again with Faces of Africa, an unparalleled collection of more than 120 photographs. Drawn from th...

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Organize Your Digital Life: How to Store Your Photographs, Music, Videos, and Personal Documents in a Digital World מאת Aimee Baldridge Now that digital cameras and music players have become so incredibly widespread, a forest of sound and imagery is blossoming in our homes. We’ve got digital pictures in the camera, scans on the computer, JPEGS attached to e-mails, and tunes on tiny players. But there’s also the old-fashioned stu...

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National Geographic: The Photographs (National Geographic Collectors Series) מאת Leah Bendavid-Val This stunning volume was the gift book of the year when it first published, and the images that grace its pages remain iconic. From the famous Afghan girl whose haunting green eyes stare out from the book’s cover, and her poignant story that captured the world’s interest, to award-winning photog...

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National Geographic Atlas of China מאת National Geographic Boasting more than 300 full-color maps and illustrations, this essential atlas dramatically highlights the tremendous changes occurring within China—the world’s fastest growing economy and most populous place—as well as their global implications. National Geographic maps the entire country with ...

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Into a Paris Quartier: Reine Margot's Chapel and Other Haunts of St.-Germain (National Geographic Directions) מאת Diane Johnson As a child, Diane Johnson was entranced by The Three Musketeers, dashing 17th-century residents of the famous romantic quartier called St.-Germain-des-Prés. Now, the paperback edition of her delightful book will take even more Americans to the richly historic part of the city that has always...

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National Geographic Guide to the National Parks: Southwest מאת National Geographic Society Following the best-selling, comprehensive National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States, this series of regional guides features in-depth coverage and breathtaking images of all the major parks in each region, as well as information about national wildlife refuges, nati...

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National Geographic Traveler: Peru מאת Rob Rachowiecki All the travel experts agree—consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experi...

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National Geographic Traveler: Ireland, 2d Ed. מאת Christopher Somerville National Geographic Traveler: Ireland, Second Edition provides in-depth information on Irish history and culture, along with practical travel advice for getting around the enchanted isle. From the cosmopolitan streets of Dublin to the horse-racing stables of County Kildare, from the fabled Ri...

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True Green: 100 Everyday Ways you Can Contribute to a Healthier Planet (True Green (National Geographic)) מאת Kim Mckay Global warming, climate change, toxic waste, and more: it sometimes seems the environmental challenges we face are just too huge for individual actions to matter, but they're not–and here's the proof. True Green is based on the practical experience of Clean Up the World, a grassroots enviro...

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The Science Book: Everything You Need to Know About the World and How It Works (National Geographic) מאת National Geographic A delight for the casual reader, yet so complete and wide-ranging that science buffs and students will welcome it, The Science Book encapsulates centuries of scientific thought in one richly illustrated volume. Natural phenomena, revolutionary inventions, and the most up-to-date investigation...

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Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the Soviet and American Space Race מאת Von Hardesty The extraordinary saga that gripped the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War—galvanized by the Sputnik launch in 1957, and culminated by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon in 1969—is chronicled in this uniquely balanced history. With a foreword written by the grands...

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National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide to Photography: Revised and Expanded (Photography Field Guides) מאת National Geographic Straightforward and entertaining, this is the ultimate source for people seeking real how-to advice from the editors and photographers of National Geographic. It is carefully designed to lead the amateur photographer to better pictures and is comprehensive in scope, explaining the entire process fro...

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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs : A Souvenir Book מאת Zahi Hawass It has been almost three decades since the first traveling exhibition of Tutankhamun's treasures drew nearly 10 million viewers and sparked worldwide "Tut-mania." Now, celebrating this priceless collection's new tour of Europe and the United States, National Geographic presents a jewel-like little b...

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Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs מאת Zahi Hawass Mysterious boy king Tutankhamun returns to the U.S. in 2008, bringing rare treasures never before seen outside Egypt. For the millions of fans wanting a keepsake and chronicle of this magnificent new exhibition, this book will delight. Created by world-renowned art historians under the guidance of Z...

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Mothers and Children מאת National Geographic Book Description Often, words cannot adequately explain the sincere emotions that make up a relationship. But a single photograph can speak volumes. The baby strapped to her mother’s bosom as she works the fields. The mom watching her child on a playground. The woman in church, trying no...

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National Geographic Traveler: Sicily (2nd Edition) מאת Tim Jepson The second edition of National Geographic Traveler: Sicily showcases the Mediterranean’s largest island, a fascinating melting pot of great Mediterranean civilizations famed for its architecture, art, culture, and smoldering Mount Etna, Europe’s greatest active volcano....

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The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest מאת Dan Buettner A New York Times Bestseller!With the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are that you may live up to a decade longer. What’s the prescription for success? National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the Blue Zones:...

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Planetwalker: 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence. מאת John Francis When the struggle to save oil-soaked birds and restore blackened beaches left him feeling frustrated and helpless, John Francis decided to take a more fundamental and personal stand—he stopped using all forms of motorized transportation. Soon after embarking on this quest that would span two decad...

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Inside the Vatican (National Geographic) מאת Bart McDowell "I was given the rare opportunity to lift the veil of privacy for a privileged look inside the Vatican," writes photographer James L. Stanfield in his foreword to this book. For nearly a year, seven days a week, Stanfield photographed virtually every corner of the 108.7-acre enclave that ...

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Peace: The Biography of a Symbol מאת Ken Kolsbun As the boomer generation moves onward through the milestones of life, 1960s nostalgia holds tremendous meaning today. And nothing more eloquently symbolizes the counterculture era than the peace sign. How did this simple sketch become so powerful an image? Peace: The Biography of a Symbol tel...

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Descending the Dragon: My Journey Down the Coast of Vietnam מאת Jon Bowermaster Sometimes the longest journey begins with great patience. When Jon Bowermaster proposed an 800-mile kayak expedition along Vietnam’s northern coastline, the country’s government initially responded, "That will be quite impossible." Negotiation saved the day, and Jon Bowermaster and his team of f...

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National Geographic Complete Birds of the World מאת National Geographic Covering every bird family on Earth, this definitive, easy-to-use volume is designed to inspire and inform both novice birders and experts who want an authoritative yet concise reference. It’s a fascinating colorful guide to all the birds on our planet, their identification, structures and plumage...

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I'm Not Hanging Noodles on Your Ears and Other Intriguing Idioms From Around the World מאת Jag Bhalla "I’m not hanging noodles on your ears." In Moscow, this curious, engagingly colorful assertion is common parlance, but unless you’re Russian your reaction is probably "Say what?" The same idea in English is equally odd: "I’m not pulling your leg." Both mean: Believe me.As author Jag Bhalla dem...

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Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country: Traveling Through the Land of my Ancestors (Literary Travel) מאת Louise Erdrich For more than twenty years Louise Erdrich has dazzled readers with the intricately wrought, deeply poetic novels which have won her a place among today's finest writers. Her nonfiction is equally eloquent, and this lovely memoir offers a vivid glimpse of the landscape, the people, and the long tradi...

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Where Valor Rests: Arlington National Cemetery מאת Rick Atkinson Arlington National Cemetery spreads across the rolling hills west of the Potomac, a serene and reverent sanctuary for the presidents, soldiers, and heroes—famous and unsung alike—who lie in eternal rest among its green lawns and quiet glades. It is a roster dating back to America’s birth and inc...

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Wild animals of north america Melville Editor Bell

Wild animals of north america מאת Melville Editor Bell

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Graveyards of the Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Bikini Island מאת Robert D. Ballard To be published in the 60th anniversary year of the infamous bombing of Pearl Harbor, Graveyards of the Pacific is Dr. Robert Ballard's compelling survey of the major WWII Pacific battlefields and graveyards including Midway, Guadalcanal, and Truk Lagoon. This authoritative overview of the Pacific w...

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The Kennedy Mystique: Creating Camelot מאת Jon Goodman America's endless fascination with Camelot has enshrined countess pictures of Jack and Jackie Kennedy, Caroline and John-John in our national iconography, but few books have focused on their instinctive grasp of the media's visual magic. Now, in a volume that combines arresting photography and perce...

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Planetology: Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System מאת Tom Jones In a stunning and completely new view of the solar system, an astronaut and a geologist team up to investigate, through parallel views made possible by cutting-edge space technology, how the earth itself can help science unravel the mysteries of the heavens.Noted planetary geologist Ellen Stofan and...

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Body: The Complete Human מאת Patricia S. Daniels Ideal for families, students, and anyone who's interested in maintaining good health, Body engagingly reveals the complex and fascinating systems of the human machine;from head to toe, cells to skin, inner workings to outward appearance. Organized by body system, the chapters offer a balanced...

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The Book of Marvels: An Explorer's Miscellany מאת Mark Collins Jenkins In centuries past, undertaking a journey meant a voyage into the unknown, traveling for months or years into unexplored areas on the map where cartographers could only speculate "There be dragons." And those fortunate adventurers who made it home again always had fantastical tales to tell—even if ...

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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: Official Companion Book to the Exhibition sponsored by National Geographic מאת Zahi Hawass The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun - the most spectacular royal tomb ever found - is one of the most famous events in the history of archaeology. The treasures of this tomb surpass all others and the 50 Tutankhamun artifacts featured in this book illustrate many uses of gold and other precious...

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National Geographic Almanac of World History מאת Patricia S. Daniels From the first civilizations to the 21st century, this wide-ranging, compulsively readable book encompasses all of world history—great ages and monumental events; the rise and fall of cultures; names, dates, and statistics; and stories galore. Designed as an authoritative reference that's also irr...

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Inca Land: Explorations in the Highlands of Peru (National Geographic Adventure Classics) מאת Hiram Bingham In 1911, a young historian set out on a quest that would later be regarded as one of the most important expeditions in the history of the National Geographic Society. With breathless enthusiasm and an unquenchable thirst for adventure, Hiram Bingham followed rumor after rumor in search of a lost cit...

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Wild Ocean מאת Sylvia Earle Discover the best kept secrets of our natural heritage, the 12 national sanctuaries created to safeguard pristine marine environments, protect precious oceanic species and historic sites, and provide a dramatic, unforgettably magical realm beneath the waves. From New England's Stellwagen Bank to...

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National Geographic Traveler: Spain, 3rd Edition מאת Fiona Dunlop The Mediterranean country of Spain ranks No. 2 in world destinations, and its vibrancy and passion are brought alive in the colorful, comprehensive National Geographic Traveler: Spain. Sumptuous pictures complement detailed city maps, practical travel tips, and everything from where to find t...

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The 10 Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers (National Geographic the Ten Best of Everything) מאת Susan Magsamen Family trips are the most popular form of leisure travel, and according to recent research, the current trend of multigenerational and family-friendly getaways will continue to grow. To answer the need for an authoritative, creative, and practical travel planner, National Geographic and Susan Magsam...

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National Geographic Traveler: Barcelona, 3rd Edition מאת Damien Simonis All the travel experts agree—consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experie...

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National Geographic Traveler: Greece, 3rd Edition מאת Mike Gerrard All the travel experts agree—consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experi...

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National Geographic Traveler: Miami and the Keys, 3rd Edition מאת Mark Miller "The gateway to the Americas," Miami is the third most visited city in the U.S. National Geographic Traveler: Miami & the Keys presents the astonishing diversity of the city’s ethnic neighborhoods, culture, and architecture, as well as the allure of its surrounding beaches, wetlands, and th...

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DogTown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption מאת Stefan Bechtel From Marley and Me to Temple Grandin’s groundbreaking books to Cesar Millan’s television show, America’s many millions of pet owners eagerly seek new insights into animal behavior, and one of the most popular sources of compelling stories and practical advice is DogTown, the Nati...

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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: New York מאת Jonathan Alderfer Sized for backpack or pocket, each 272-page volume highlights a single state or two and covers 125 species (each with a photograph and range map), with local expertise provided by experienced birders. Even novice birders will make quick and confident identifications thanks to the uncluttered, easy-t...

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Inside the Vatican מאת Bart McDowell For almost a year, veteran National Geographic photographer Jim Stanfield captured nearly every corner of the Vatican, both the world’s smallest country and the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Along with author Bart McDowell, he provides an insider’s view into the history of this 108.7-acre...

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Abraham Lincoln's Extraordinary Era: The Man and His Times מאת Karen Kostyal This handsomely illustrated volume commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday and gives rare insight into the President who shook the world—and whose words and example endure today in nations from Siberia to Mexico to Pakistan. This is the official book of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Lib...

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New How Things Work: From Lawn Mowers to Surgical Robots and Everthing in Between מאת John Langone The New How Things Work updates the original with informative coverage of the objects and ideas that are changing our everyday lives, from DVDs and MP3 music files to plasma screen televisions and wireless internet technology.While most of us are curious about the inner workings of gadgets and machi...

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National Geographic Traveler: California, 3rd Edition מאת Greg Critser National Geographic Traveler: California brings you the best of the Golden State, from its flashy film industry to its towering redwood trees. This is the essential guide to the most progressive, dynamic, and visited state in the country....

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National Geographic The Ultimate Field Guide to Digital Video (National Geographic Photography Field Guides) מאת Richard Olsenius With the explosive popularity of camera phones, streaming video, and YouTube.com, digital video is fast becoming as ubiquitous as the snapshot. National Geographic stands at the forefront of this emerging trend with an essential how-to guide. Illustrated with clear, step-by-step photos, it teaches a...

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Science as a Contact Sport: Inside the Battle to Save Earth's Climate מאת Stephen H. Schneider It’s been nearly four decades since scientists first realized that global warming posed a potential threat to our planet. Why, if we knew of the threats way back in the Carter Administration, can’t we act decisively to limit greenhouse gases, deforestation, and catastrophic warming trends? Why a...

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Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor מאת Jane Portal Often described as the eighth Wonder of the World, the massive, underground army made from fired clay evokes both awe and curiosity. Who was this powerful Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who needed these warriors to guard him in the afterlife? How were nearly 8,000 figures made on such a vast scale so lo...

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Galapagos at the Crossroads: Pirates, Biologists, Tourists, and Creationists Battle for Darwin's Cradle of Evolution מאת Carol Ann Bassett As eloquent as it is alarming, Carol Ann Bassett’s portrait of today’s Galápagos depicts a deadly collision of economics, politics, and the environment that may destroy one of the world’s last Edens. For millions, the Galápagos Islands represent nature at its most unspoiled, an inviolate pla...

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50 Best Girlfriends Getaways in North America, 2nd Edition מאת Marybeth Bond Ten information-packed chapters make up this engaging guide to women’s travel for the growing number of women—young, old, single, married, divorced, and widowed—who are hitting the road. The guide covers everything from fabulous birthday getaways to the best places to heal, shop, and bond with f...

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Silent World (National Geographic Adventure Classics) מאת Jacques Cousteau Before becoming the man who introduced us to the wonders of the sea through his beloved television series, Jacques Cousteau was better known as an engineer and the inventor of scuba. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in The Silent World—a memoir that was an instant, internationa...

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Where Valor Rests: Arlington National Cemetery מאת Rick Atkinson Arlington National Cemetery spreads across the rolling hills west of the Potomac, a serene and reverent sanctuary for the presidents, soldiers, and heroes—famous and unsung alike—who lie in eternal rest among its green lawns and quiet glades, a roster dating back to America's birth and including...

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National Geographic Almanac of American History מאת James Miller Featuring National Geographic's hallmark combination of stunning images, superb maps, authoritative narrative, and concise, penetrating analysis, the Almanac of American History has been carefully designed to offer its readers not just a wider and deeper understanding of our country's develop...

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National Geographic Traveler: Hong Kong, 3rd Edition מאת Phil Macdonald All the travel experts agree—consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experi...

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National Geographic Traveler: New York, 3rd Edition מאת Michael S. Durham National Geographic Traveler: New York, 3rd Edition showcases the Big Apple in all its varied vibrancy, from the Guggenheim Museum and the splashy new Time-Warner Center uptown to trendy, iron-wrought SoHo downtown, from fashionable Brooklyn Heights to Washington Square Park and the Museum of...

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The Darwin Experience: The Story of the Man and His Theory of Evolution מאת John Van Wyhe Celebrating both the bicentennial of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the electrifying publication of On the Origin of Species, here’s the story of the man and the theory that opened a new chapter in the history of science—transformed into an engaging interactive exper...

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National Geographic Traveler: Shanghai מאת Andrew Forbes Shanghai is the hotspot Asian city to visit, and Traveler assures that every visitor will experience the very best. Divided into chapters by neighborhoods, plus excursions, the guide highlights famous sites and little-known enjoyments: the French Concession, the Bund, the Shanghai Muse...

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Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship מאת Kenneth J. Kinkor The riveting story of the slave ship Whydah,captured by pirates and later sunk in a fierce storm off the coast of Massachusetts, energizes this lavish companion book to a unique exhibition on a five-year U.S. tour. Packed with plunder from more than 50 captured ships, the Whydah was di...

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National Geographic Society Exploration Experience: The Heroic Exploits of the World's Greatest Explorers מאת Beau Riffenburgh Filled with names that made and changed the course of history, National Geographic Society Exploration Experience takes readers on a thrilling voyage of discovery—in a fun and dynamic format that’s unique in today’s reference market. From the travels of Erik the Red through the journeys...

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National Geographic Birding Essentials מאת Jonathan Alderfer Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related outdoor activity in the U.S., with at least a million new birders a year estimated to join an already robust group some 80 million strong. For these beginning and intermediate enthusiasts, National Geographic Birding Essentials is a must. Compre...

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True Green at Work: 100 Ways You Can Make the Environment Your Business (True Green (National Geographic)) מאת Kim Mckay Now, from the authors of the quintessential how-to-go-green guide for individuals and households, this definitive do-it-yourself manual is for the working world—businesses, workers, and day-to-day life at the office. Positive and practical, True Green at Work tells everyone who holds a job, ...

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National Geographic Complete Survival Manual מאת Michael Sweeney National Geographic Complete Survival Manual is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and user-friendly reference of its kind—and the only one with firsthand advice from the experts at National Geographic and four of the top organizations of emergency preparedness. Beginning with the basics...

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The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations to Enrich Your Life מאת Pam Grout Travel industry experts report that more and more people are combining vacations with volunteer work—the growing phenomenon called "voluntourism." Professionals predict this will be a key growth area for years to come; the voluntourists themselves find it a rewarding activity, good for body and sou...

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Body: The Complete Human מאת Patricia S. Daniels Body: The Complete Human explains each of a person’s working systems in a practical, interactive way. In over 400 images, diagrams and illustrations, the amazing diversity of the body is shown in rich visuals, such as the highly magnified view of a cancer cell, or blood platelets. Well-orga...

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Novel Destinations: Literary Landmarks From Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West מאת Shannon Mckenna Schmidt For the new breed of vacationer who craves meaningful trips and unusual locales, the combination of reading and travel can be a heady mix—especially if you happen to be checking into Hemingway’s favorite hotel in Sun Valley, or strolling about Bath’s Royal Crescent while entertaining fantasies ...

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Arctic Tale: Official Companion to the Major Motion Picture מאת Donnali Fifield Arctic Tale accompanies a new Paramount Vantage motion picture from the producers of March of the Penguins, the 2005 Academy Award winner and highest-grossing natural history film of all time. The film, narrated by Queen Latifah, follows the dual drama of Seela and Nanu, a walrus calf ...

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The Tragic History of the Sea: Shipwrecks from the Bible to Titanic מאת Anthony Brandt Is there any tale more thrilling than a shipwreck? Disaster at sea is an ever-present peril, inspiring ancient legends, great works of fiction, and countless yarns of deadly typhoons, vessels consumed by fire, and desperate castaways alone on an empty ocean. Before Homer composed the Odyssey,...

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Far From Home: Latino Baseball Players in America מאת Tim Wendel From Argentina and Venezuela to the Dominican Republic and the rest of the Caribbean, thousands of boys grow up playing sandlot ball and planning a big-league career. Inspired by Latino greats who paved the way, young men head north in hopes of baseball success—but often find themselves in far d...

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National Geographic Traveler: China, 2d Ed. מאת Damian Harper One of the most requested titles in our critically acclaimed Traveler series, this beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every visitor. Continuing the series' winning formula, this new edition combines in-depth, up-to-date descriptions with dazzling photographs, detaile...