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First published in 1994, The Traveling Tree by world-renowned photographer Michio Hoshino is a literary classic. In this enduringly popular collection, naturalist, mystic, and adventurer Michio Hoshino reflects on the world around him. Michio Hoshino's life was changed after coming across a book containing an aerial photograph of the tiny Inupiat (Eskimo) village, Shishmaref, in a used bookstore in Tokyo. The teenager was immediately enchanted by this tiny cluster of dwellings on the Arctic Sea. What sort of people lived in such a desolate place, seemingly at the ends of the Earth?

A college graduate from the Midwest travels to Beijing to teach English, and contends with culture shock and a mysterious government official following his every move. Based upon the author’s journals, the story combines exploration of a strange land with magical realism and a sudden romance, which forces a critical, life-changing decision.

Collector's Full Color Edition is printed with full color photographs. Have you ever dreamed of leaving home and travelling endlessly? There have been so many junctures in my life where I thought I should write this story. Many times, I didn’t because I knew it wasn’t completely written yet. Other times I didn’t do it because it wasn’t mine to tell. Over time it became too vast and complex to explain. Incomprehensible. Unbelievable. Impossible. Improbable. Crazy. And then the part of the story that wasn’t mine to tell became something that only I could tell. In the years of this ...

Brianna Madia is beloved for her honest and enthralling accounts of life in the wilderness, finding her own way by rejecting society’s expectations, so what happens when she falls in love and has to reset the boundaries of her fierce independence?

Have you dreamt of trading your daily routine for a life of boundless exploration? Does the idea of shedding the conventional and embracing the extraordinary call to you? In Wanderlust Wisdom, author Chris Englert introduces you to 25 inspiring full-time travelers who have answered that call and forged their own unique paths to a nomadic existence. Forget the one-size-fits-all retirement plan or the fleeting vacation. This book delves into the diverse realities of life on the road, showcasing vibrant stories from individuals and couples—from young adventurers to seasoned octogenarians—...

Astronauts working on the earliest space missions, from Project Mercury to the Gemini missions of the mid-1960s, answered fundamental questions about the possibilities of long-duration space travel, paving the way for the Apollo missions and, ultimately, the Moon landings. This stunning visual odyssey brings to life the pivotal, intimate moments of early space travel, unveiling the raw beauty and profound challenges faced by the pioneering astronauts pushing the boundaries of human achievement.

Am 10.12.1973 beobachteten zwei Personen gegen 20:30 Uhr ein seltsames Flugobjekt vom Berg Hochries in Bayern aus. Als sie Leuchtraketen abfeuerten, schien es darauf zu reagieren. Außerdem gab es weitere ähnliche Sichtungen. Alles zu den Vorfällen kann man in diesem Hörspiel hören.

A grieving young Irish immigrant puts his motherless infant son in the hands of strangers and sails away, never to be heard from again. An old cowboy turns his ranch over to his wife and rides off into the sunset. A glimpse of a hobo waiting by muddy waters to board a west-bound freight train, the stuff of a young boy’s dreams.

Lovestruck and newly unemployed, Andrew Singer cashes in his savings to investigate a key question: Is #vanlife as awesome as it looks? After all, what could go wrong when two millennials—who have never used a saw before—attempt to convert a plumber’s van into a tiny home-on-wheels?

What if everything you know can be cloned... except who you are? INIMITABLE is a bold, first-person manifesto about the only thing artificial intelligence can’t replicate: your lived experience turned into impact. Through a series of sharp, real-life stories—some uncomfortable, all true—Nacho Caballero shows how authenticity, presence, and emotional intelligence are now your only competitive edge in a world of templates and tech. It's not a book about fighting the future. It's a book about owning who you already are, and why the one thing that can't be hacked is your story, told live,...

Latin America is a mystery, shrouded behind myths and niceties. However, the politically incorrect truth about the region is becoming more prescient as the diaspora balloons, especially in Anglo-America. If you want to get past polite-society conversations and marketing narratives to understand the reality on the ground, this is the book for you. The Latin America Red Pill is part investigative journalism, part economic analysis, and part autobiography.

Join me on my three-day journey as I recap fun-filled adventures flying to spend quality time with my best friend, who is also like a brother to me. There were lots of laughs and good times to be had. This was my first time in the area, and it remains so even to this day.

WINNER—2024 Silver Award: Independent Publishers of New England, Narrative Nonfiction “Jarvis has done a masterful job taking creative chances and turning them into pure fun and entertainment. This is a terrific book that doesn't disappoint.” - Jeff Lyons, Storygeeks Podcast and author of bestselling Anatomy of a Premise Line “I tensed up. I cried. I snarfed. This fantastic memoir had all of me to the end.” - New York Book Club “Like looking at [a] beautiful work of art.” - Book Lovers “His adventures are mind-boggling, and the characters he meets loom large in the ...

Do you feel like the American Dream is always out of reach, no matter what you do and how much you hustle? Like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel, going nowhere fast? What happens when the American Dream loses its luster? Join Liv on her captivating journey as she redefines the American Dream, seeking true happiness and a deeper sense of meaning. Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the facade of achievement? Liv’s story is about determination, self-exploration, and finding joy in life’s simplest moments. Feeling lost amidst the hustle and superficiality of American society, Liv ...

Are you ready to move to Spain but not sure where to start? "Moving to Spain Made Simple is your ultimate guide to relocating with confidence! This comprehensive guidebook takes you on a personal journey of relocating to Spain, providing all the insights and practical advice you need to make a successful transition. The author shares her 6-year experience of living in Spain, providing a clear picture of life there and discussing the pros and cons to help you decide if it is for you.What’s Inside: Step-by-Step Guidance: This guide will help you navigate every aspect of your move, from ...

After a life-changing neck injury left him paralyzed, Ed Jackson defied the odds to walk again. Driven by a renewed perspective on life and determination to push his limits, Ed set out to climb Himlung Himal—a 7,126-meter peak deep in Nepal's Himalayas. Stranded on the side of the mountain with no shelter, minimal food and water, and fading hope, the team endured a harrowing night, unsure if rescue would ever come.

Chandler Ricks was born for this. Smokejumping isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. It’s danger wrapped in adrenaline, sweat forged in purpose. At just twenty years old, Chandler steps out of training and into the flames, a six-foot-three force of will, armed with a pulaski axe and the kind of courage only found in those who run toward what others flee. But fire isn’t the only thing waiting in the wilderness. As Chandler’s first season with the elite team of smokejumpers begins, he’s faced with searing heat, shifting winds, and a fiery phenomenon even the veterans can’t explain...

The real stories behind the scenery of America’s national parks. For 12 years, Andrea Lankford lived in the biggest, most impressive national parks in the world, working a job she loved. She chaperoned baby sea turtles on their journey to sea. She pursued bad guys on her galloping patrol horse. She jumped into rescue helicopters bound for the heart of the Grand Canyon. She won arguments with bears. She slept with a few too many rattlesnakes. Hell yeah, it was the best job in the world! Fortunately, Andrea survived it.

You'll be awe-inspired by the heroic efforts of the crew of the Endurance, a ship that battled its way for six weeks through thousands of miles of pack ice while ironically only a day's sail from its destination.

“A grand adventure with many twists and turns . . .” — Kevin Fedarko, national best-selling author of A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon On June 25th, 2016, John Connelly became the first to both canoe the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and kayak the Maine Island Trail, but went a step further connecting them with the Saint John River and Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada; 1500 miles in 75 days. And he did it when he was 60 years old! This solo expedition launched in the Adirondack Mountains on April 16th proved challenging, rewarding...