For fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love.
At twenty-seven, Laine Cunningham seemed to have it all: tons of friends, a college degree, plenty of all-night parties, and a secure job. Yet every morning she dragged herself through a life that was corporatized and overly industrialized, a life that falsely glamorized everything she was supposed to want.
Guided only by a map pulled from an old copy of National Geographic, she camped in the Australian Outback for six months...and she did it alone.
Traveling in a time before Expedia or Travelocity, and without any guidebook or travel guide from Lonely Planet, the trip was never intended to be a vacation. Instead, it was a search for something deeper, something that lay inside. Cheap plane tickets or the cost of the airfare were far less important than the investment Laine made in herself.
The self-guided adventure tour around the country covered nearly 17,000 miles. Hostels were preferred to hotels, and then only when camping under the stars wasn't an option. Otherwise, her best accommodation was the red sand and her only travel guide was her instinct about where on the map to explore next.
Told with warm humor and sparked with suspense, the search revealed a woman's most important discovery: herself.
Assisi was the home of several saints, including Agnes of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Rufinus of Assisi, Vitalis of Assisi, Sylvester of Assisi, and St. Francis himself. The pink stones used to build many of the Franciscan buildings were quarried from Monte Subasio, the mountain on which the city was built.
Since the residents of Assisi have continued to hold onto their traditional lifestyles, the town offers so much more. High atop a slope overlooking Assisi is the imposing Rocca Maggiore, an imperial fortress reconstructed by Cardinal Albornoz and expanded by Popes Pius II and Paul III.
Hidden beneath the streets is the Roman Domus of Propertius with its frescoed walls. Archaeologists have also preserved the Domus of Lararium, which sports a marble floor mosaic and a covered port with Pompeian decorations.
Today Italy in general and Umbria in particular are striking places for tourism with unique architecture, a mild climate, and Mediterranean culture. The cuisine is renowned, and fresh pasta dishes spiced with tomatoes, meats and fish, pecorino and parmesan cheeses, and olive oil can be found at inexpensive restaurants.
Visitors to Italy can expand their knowledge base with an artist's view of Assisi, Monte Subasio, and nearby villages.The forty full-color photographs in Ancients of Assisi I and the additional forty color pictures in Ancients of Assisi II were taken at the Basilica di San Francesco, including the Basilica inferior and the Basilica superior; the Sacro Convento, a Franciscan friary; the Rocca Maggiore, a castle that is 800 years old; Santa Maria Maggiore; the Basilica of Santa Chiara, or Saint Clare; and the Roman Domus of Propertius and the Domus of Lararium, both of which are underground. Page through these books to travel through thousands of years of history.
Prepare yourself for Umbria's monasteries, cathedrals, ancient stone architecture, winding streets, and lively community nightlight with the forty full-color photos in Ancients of Assisi I and the additional forty full-color photos in Ancients of Assisi II.
Автор: Cunningham Laine Название: Altitudes of the Alps: From Lake Lugano to the Matterhorn ISBN: 1946732893 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781946732897 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The Alps, a European mountain range, are a travel wonderland. Extending across seven nations, the territory offers a stunning biodiversity to delight travelers all year long.
Snowpack and resorts create one of the best ski areas in the world. Snowboarding, snow golf, and other winter sports make the trip fun for the entire family. The alpine scenery is breathtaking in summer when visitors stroll along the lakes and hike the trails.
Take in the scenery from Lake Lugano to the Matterhorn with the full-color photos in Altitudes of the Alps (a Travel Photo Art book)
Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, Amazing Australia is a handy pocket guide to the most unusual and the most common birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, plants, and trees of Australia. This focused guide features over a hundred of the bizarre and the beautiful, the curious and the downright strange.
Written with a traveler's eye for the wonderful weirdness the world can offer, Amazing Australia gets right to the heart of the natural miracles that define Australia's coasts and deserts. Discover the danger lurking in a lovely rainforest plant that can leave hikers with pain that last for eighteen months. Learn how to avoid the redback, a venomous spider that panicked an entire country.
The origins of evocative names like "blood gum" are explained. Information explains how echidnas and ants survive in such a harsh environment. Invasive species like the cane toad and the cane beetle are discussed. The uniqueness of the country's most beloved creatures like the kangaroo and the koala takes center stage in Amazing Australia.
Packed with information that comes from being in the country for an extended time, Amazing Australia will entertain as well as inform. Details about how Aboriginal tribes used different plants, animals, and trees are included. Settler's histories are touched on for the most common species.
This compact introduction to Australia's astonishing animals and plants makes an excellent addition to the classroom for curricular units in social studies and biology.
Laine Cunningham, a three-time recipient of The Hackney Award, writes fiction that takes readers around the world. Her debut novel, The Family Made of Dust, is set in the Australian Outback, while Reparation is a novel of the American Great Plains. She is the editor of Sunspot Literary Journal.
Автор: Cunningham Laine Название: Glimpses of Germany: From Bavaria to Berlin ISBN: 1946732826 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781946732828 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Since the times of the Germanic tribes and the Frankish Empire until today, Germany has long been a central cultural and economic force. The country offers a special blend of precision in everything from engineering to baking bread mixed with a cozy Old World charm.
Rich with history and the cultural differences that stem from its many regions, visitors can enjoy festivals year-round. View the reinvigorated capital of Berlin, enjoy the elegant old-world architecture, walk through enormous Gothic cathedrals, visit castles, and ride the metro with friendly dogs in the fifty color photos in Glimpses of Germany.
Prepare for the journey from the edge of the Black Forest along the Rhine Valley up through Saxony with the fifty color photos in Glimpses of Germany: From Bavaria to Berlin (a Travel Photo Art book).
"One of the best novels in ten years."Hackney Literary Awards Committee
Destined to become the next The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
For fans of Small Great Things, Before We Were Yours, and Orphan Train, and viewers of "Mystery Road" and "Picnic at Hanging Rock."
In this thrilling debut novel ranked alongside Pulitzer Prize winners William Styron and Horton Foote, a gripping search for a missing friend unearths the price one boy paid for brutal adoption policies.
Gabriel Branch is a man displaced. Having lost his boyhood family to a government's attempt at genocide, his emotions balance on a razor's edge. Then his best friend disappears in the vast Australian desert. The only clue is an Aboriginal artifact that leads Gabe back to the land of his birth.
As he searches for his friend, long-suppressed memories resurface. Memories of the uncle who swung him up into a tree and called him Little Breeze. Memories of the mother he lost. Memories of the candy the social workers used to lure him away from his Outback home.
Vast, dangerous and beautiful, The Family Made of Dust is a remarkable story about the special relationships families can treasure even when they have been broken apart...and how a spare and beautiful landscape can resurrect that which we hold so dear.
Laine Cunningham, a three-time recipient of The Hackney Award, writes fiction that takes readers around the world. Her debut novel, The Family Made of Dust, is set in the Australian Outback, while Reparation is a novel of the American Great Plains. She is the editor of Sunspot Literary Journal.
Автор: Cunningham Laine Название: Zen in the Stable: Wisdom from the Equestrian Life ISBN: 1946732125 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781946732125 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2389.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Zen in the Stable combines insight garnered from the equestrian life with stunning photos. Written by an award-winning author trained as a show jumper by an Olympic-level coach, Zen in the Stable offers original equine enlightenment from the barnyard to the ring. Fifty inspiring photos enhance each original saying in a full-color book that makes a perfect gift.
The power and grace of horses sets them apart from other animals. The fluid movements of a mare, a stallion, and even the humble pony under saddle carry us into new worlds, ones that can only be viewed from horseback. When the author was fifteen, she learned dressage and jumping. The experience developed a part of her soul and nourishes her to this day.
Thoroughbred breeds competing in horse sports, foals, wild horses, draft horses, horse racing, palominos, colts and saddle horses are stablemates for our lives. The everyday interactions between horse and rider are found with the Shetland pony, yearlings, feral horses, shire horses, miniature horses, appaloosas, Arabians, bangtails, and more.
Working with horses is spiritual. The rider must be calm and collected while respecting their partner. When that happens, horse and rider transcend. Zen in the Stable honors that relationship.
A gorgeous collection for every equestrian, horse enthusiast, animal lover, and anyone seeking a moment of peace, Zen in the Stable demonstrates that the human-horse connection can enrich our lives and make us happier, healthier, calmer, and more loving.
The softcover edition uses a single-page layout for an affordable price point. The hardcover edition displays each saying across a beautiful two-page spread with the full-color photo on the righthand page, making it the perfect gift.
Perfect for every horse girl. No matter how many Breyer horse models are in a collection or a conga, Zen in the Stable makes a great addition to a horse girl's life. Be the first to take Zen in the Stable to Breyerfest at the Kentucky Horse Park or to a local model horse show to share the stunning photos and make new horse girl friends.
For fans of How to Think Like a Horse by Cherry Hill, Luck by Natalie Keller, Flight by Genevieve McKay, The Eighty-Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts, The Girl on the Dancing Horse by Charlotte Dujardin, The Horse Encyclopedia by Elwyn Hartley Edwards, Horse Speak by Sharon Wilsie, Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand, Maple Dale by MaryAnn Myers, Horses for Dummies, and The Black Stallion.
Автор: Cunningham Laine Название: Ancients of Assisi I: A Travel Photo Art Book ISBN: 1946732451 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781946732453 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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For centuries, Assisi, Italy has been the focus of spiritual activity. The ancient city might be best known as the birthplace of Saint Francis, yet the tangled streets offer much more than a pilgrimage.
Situated in the Province of Perugia, the compact city perches in Monte Subasio National Park on the Apennine Mountains. The views from nearly anywhere in the ancient city are spectacular. Mists rise up from the olive groves early in the morning. Soon the rays of the sun pierce the air and slant across the valley below.
Walking trails wander for kilometers outside the city's stone walls. A shady park perched near the very top of the town offers a restful spot for contemplation. Several times a day, the bells of the various churches ring out, while flocks of silky black jackdaws call while wheeling overhead.
Today Italy in general and Umbria in particular are striking places for tourism with unique architecture, a mild climate, and Mediterranean culture. The cuisine is renowned, and fresh pasta dishes spiced with tomatoes, meats and fish, pecorino and parmesan cheeses, and olive oil can be found at inexpensive restaurants.
Travel tips and facts about wildlife, food, rental cars, camping, adventures, travel and tourism, cultural tours and more are easy enough to find on travel sites like Expedia or Travelocity. Entire trips can be planned using guidebooks like those from Lonely Planet. Now visitors to Italy can expand their knowledge base with an artist's view of Assisi, Monte Subasio, and scenic locations.
The forty color photos in Ancients of Assisi I explore these areas as well as the secret Assisi, the Roman city hidden below the buildings. The photographs in Ancients of Assisi I and II were taken at the Basilica di San Francesco, including the Basilica inferior and the Basilica superior; the Sacro Convento, a Franciscan friary; the Rocca Maggiore, a castle that is 800 years old; Santa Maria Maggiore; the Basilica of Santa Chiara, or Saint Clare; and the Roman Domus of Propertius and the Domus of Lararium, both of which are underground.
Of special note in this first collection is a dove that settled inside the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, recalling the legend of Saint Francis preaching to the birds. Turn the page to step back through thousands of years of history.
Prepare yourself for Umbria's monasteries, cathedrals, ancient stone architecture, winding streets, and lively community nightlight with the forty full-color photos in Ancients of Assisi I and the additional forty full-color photos in Ancients of Assisi II.
For fans of The Italians by Luigi Barzini, Cosi Fan Tutti by Michael Dibdin, The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Midnight in Sicily by Peter Robb, The Sack of Rome by Alexander Stille, The Night of the Moths by Riccardo Bruni, The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt, Bella Tuscany and Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes, Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant, Siracusa by Delia Ephron, In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant, Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani, The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone, Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan, The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco, Zeno's Conscience by Italo Svevo, The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, the Inspector Montalbano series and the Neapolitan Novels.
The Beautiful Book for Rebels is a manifesto for rebels who refuse to accept less than everything they deserve.
Perfect for readers of Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, and Austin Kleon.
When you reach past the boundaries, you live the life you are meant to achieve in all its possible wonder. The Beautiful Book for Rebels is an inspirational manifesto for living fully. With every turn of the page, dig deep into the rich rewards you can capture every hour of the day.
An urgent call to choosing yourself, The Beautiful Book for Rebels is life-changing. Resist the dogma, the bureaucracy, and all the expectations that held you back before. The compelling language of these original motivational sayings will propel you to your best self. Break the rules and break free
The journey to total freedom, renewed joy, enhanced clarity, and powerful inspiration begins on the first page of The Beautiful Book for Rebels.
With its small size and affordable price, The Beautiful Book for Rebels is easily shared with friends, family members and coworkers who want to burst into the life they deserve.
This elegantly illustrated book ranks alongside Steal Like an Artist, Big Magic, and What to Do When It's Your Turn. A Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls for adults
Laine Cunningham, a three-time recipient of The Hackney Award, writes fiction that takes readers around the world. Her debut novel, The Family Made of Dust, is set in the Australian Outback, while Reparation is a novel of the American Great Plains. She is the editor of Sunspot Literary Journal.
Автор: Cunningham Laine Название: The Zen of Travel: Wisdom from the Journey ISBN: 1946732354 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781946732354 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2389.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The Zen of Travel combines wisdom discovered during journeys with breathtaking photos. Written by an award-winning author, The Zen of Travel offers original enlightenment that reflects the insight found at every destination...and along the way. Fifty inspiring photos are packed inside a full-color book that makes a perfect gift.
Whether you use a guidebook, a trip book generated by a travel agency, or book your own trip, travel and tourism offer profound lessons. Cheap airline tickets, which hotel to use, who booked the cheapest flight, and whether you used Travelocity or Expedia all fall by the wayside the moment you take the keys to the rental car or even the day you pack your luggage.
Lessons about the external world and internal life are discovered by flying, riding the train, taking a cruise, or opting for walking tours. The only visa you'll need is curiosity, and the only passport that matters is a sense of adventure. The Zen of Travel distills those experiences into one enriching book.
A soulful collection for every business or adventure traveler, holiday lover, backpacker, and anyone seeking a moment of peace, The Zen of Travel celebrates the journeys and the destinations that can make us happier, healthier, calmer, and more loving.
The softcover edition uses a single-page layout for an affordable price point. The hardcover edition displays each saying across a beautiful two-page spread with the full-color photo on the righthand page, making it the perfect gift.
Perfect for fans of How to Be Alive by Colin Beavan, The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, The Bucket List by Urban Outfitters, Lonely Planet, Rick Steves, Don't Go There by Adam Fletcher, The Unofficial Guide, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, Destination Earth by Nicos Hadjicostis, Wild by Cheryl Strayed, The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers, and Atlas Obscura by Joshua Foer.
For centuries, Assisi, Italy has been the focus of spiritual activity. The ancient city might be best known as the birthplace of Saint Francis, yet the tangled streets offer much more than a pilgrimage.
Situated in the Province of Perugia, the compact city perches in Monte Subasio National Park on the Apennine Mountains. The views from nearly anywhere in the ancient city are spectacular. Mists rise up from the olive groves early in the morning. Soon the rays of the sun pierce the air and slant across the valley below.
Walking trails wander for kilometers outside the city's stone walls. A shady park perched near the very top of the town offers a restful spot for contemplation. Several times a day, the bells of the various churches ring out, while flocks of silky black jackdaws call while wheeling overhead.
Today Italy in general and Umbria in particular are striking places for tourism with unique architecture, a mild climate, and Mediterranean culture. The cuisine is renowned, and fresh pasta dishes spiced with tomatoes, meats and fish, pecorino and parmesan cheeses, and olive oil can be found at inexpensive restaurants.
Visitors to Italy can expand their knowledge base with an artist's view of Assisi, Monte Subasio, and scenic locations.The forty color photos in Ancients of Assisi I explore these areas as well as the secret Assisi, the Roman city hidden below the buildings. The photographs in Ancients of Assisi I and II were taken at the Basilica di San Francesco, including the Basilica inferior and the Basilica superior; the Sacro Convento, a Franciscan friary; the Rocca Maggiore, a castle that is 800 years old; Santa Maria Maggiore; the Basilica of Santa Chiara, or Saint Clare; and the Roman Domus of Propertius and the Domus of Lararium, both of which are underground.
Of special note in this first collection is a dove that settled inside the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, recalling the legend of Saint Francis preaching to the birds. Turn the page to step back through thousands of years of history.
Prepare yourself for Umbria's monasteries, cathedrals, ancient stone architecture, winding streets, and lively community nightlight with the forty full-color photos in Ancients of Assisi I and the additional forty full-color photos in Ancients of Assisi II.
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