Kon Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl An incredible journey of over 4000 nautical miles by Thor & friends on a hand built balsa raft. They left from Callao, Peru and arrived in the South Pacific. On this journey, Thor explores the social dynamics of the group on the small raft, provides insights into the long days and long nights with just the ocean as your home. This story also makes the argument that this journey was possible thousands of years … [Read more...]
The Action Hero’s Handbook
The Action Hero's Handbook by David & Joe Borgenich This ultimate action hero book, provides all the info you will ever need to rise above the masses and become a true action hero. Lists many different scary scenarios and pitfalls and provides the necessary avoidance and escape instructions. Chapters are organized by the following: good guy skills, love skills, paranormal skills, fighting skills, and escape skills. Excellent descriptive … [Read more...]
Going Dutch in Beijing
Going Dutch in Beijing by Mark McCrum An often entertaining tutorial on how to behave when abroad. Many examples of how one thing may be perfectly fine in your home country but will be considered offensive or rude in other countries. Each chapter covers specific topics such as what not to say, business trips, customs, clothing & much more! … [Read more...]
Papillon
Papillon by Henri Charriere This is a classic story of a wrongly jailed Frenchman and his prison life which involves fascinating stories about escaping prison and evading capture including living with local villagers. Rarely has one man gone to such great lengths to escape a wrongful imprisonment. … [Read more...]
Yosemite, Sequoia & King’s Canyon
Yosemite, Sequoia & King's Canyon by Lonely Planet Three extremely popular California located National Parks are covered in one book. Yosemite has all the name recognition but Sequoia & Kings Canyon also have superb outdoor beauty. The focus of the National park series is outdoor activities and Lonely Planet does not disappoint with their detailed itineraries, hiking options, adventure options, and family friendly trips. … [Read more...]
Yellowstone & Grand Teton
Yellowstone & Grand Teton by Lonely Planet Two superb icons of the American Park system are covered in one book. Lonely Planet's new National Park Yellowstone & Grand Teton is a well presented in depth guide to these parks. The focus of the National park series is outdoor activities and Lonely Planet does not disappoint with their detailed itineraries, hiking options, adventure options, and family friendly trips. … [Read more...]
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon by Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's new National Park Grand Canyon is a well presented in depth guide to the Grand Canyon. In depth coverage of both the North and South Rims. The focus of the National park series is outdoor activities and Lonely Planet does not disappoint with their detailed itineraries, hiking options, adventure options, and family friendly trips. … [Read more...]
Banff, Jasper & Glacier
Banff, Jasper & Glacier by Lonely Planet This, the one book in Lonely Planet's new National Park series that covers Canadian parks (Banff & Jasper), is a well presented in depth guide to these two parks as well as Glacier. The focus of the National park series is outdoor activities and Lonely Planet does not disappoint with their detailed itineraries, hiking options, adventure options, and family friendly trips. Banff & Jasper are among the … [Read more...]
Lonely Planet San Francisco
Lonely Planet San Francisco by Lonely Planet Part of Lonely Planet's "City Guides", this 376 page guide to San Francisco is highly detailed and includes a very nice pull out map, calendar, neighborhood spotlights, a highlights section and much more. San Francisco packs an amazing amount into its 7x7 square mile area and so does this book. A must have for anyone planning a trip to this unique city. … [Read more...]
Forbidden Knowledge: Travel
Forbidden Knowledge: Travel by Michael Powell Interested in knowing how to break laws abroad and perhaps not get caught, or smoke in a plane or scam your fellow tourists or any of a number of sometimes highly illegal activities? This feisty and always entertaining book describes how to do things that perhaps you've always wondered about trying but never had the guts to do. This is a great read for both armchair travelers or those adventurers … [Read more...]
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