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How to hike the AT : the nitty-gritty details of a long-distance trek
by Michelle Ray
Other Appalachian Trail guidebooks tell you about notable scenery, trail history, or changes in terrain. This one tells you exactly what you need to know to prepare for and complete a long-distance hike on the Appalachian Trail. From determining a budget, preparing an itinerary, and packing gear to resupplying, using bounce boxes, and staying on schedule, this book will help any hiker to make certain their long... (more)
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Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance
by Jennifer Armstrong
The harrowing story of the ill-fated Endurance, now in paperback. In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and 27 men sailed from England in an attempt to become the first team of explorers to cross Antarctica from one side to the other. Five months later and still 100 miles from land, their ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. The expedition survived another five months camping on ice floes, followed by a perilous... (more)
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Skywalker
Highs and Lows on the Pacific Crest Trail
by Bill Walker
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT)is the perfect place for an average person to do something extraordinary. Bill Walker ("Skywalker"), who stands 6'11", might seem like anything but average. Yet in a brutally honest tone, he lays to bare all his considerable weaknesses and fears. Among these are crushing weight loss and fatigue, along with a fear of getting lost or a bear stealing his food. Nonetheless,... (more)
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Becoming Odyssa: Epic Adventures on the Appalachian Trail
by Jennifer Pharr Davis
After graduating from college, Jennifer isn't sure what she wants to do with her life. She is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2175-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. Though her friends and family think she's crazy, she sets out alone to hike the trail, hoping it will give her time to think about what she wants to do next. The next four months are the most physically and emotionally challenging... (more)
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Skywalker--Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail (Volume 1)
by Bill Walker
Why would a middle-aged businessman who had never even spent the night outdoors, attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Trail? Bill Walker, a former commodities trader in Chicago and London, and an avid walker, had developed a virtual obsession to hike this historic 2,175 mile footpath in one hiking season. So in the spring of 2005 he set off from his home state of Georgia, hoping to make it to Mount... (more)
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Collected Short Stories of Roald Dahl
by Roald Dahl
This is a complete collection of the superb short stories which have appeared in: "Over To You", "Kiss Kiss", "Someone Like You", "Switch Bitch" and eight further stories: "The Umberella man"; "Mr Botibol"; "Vengeance in Mine inc"; "The Butler"; "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life"; "The Bookseller"; and, "The Hitchhiker, The Surgeon".
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A Little House of My Own: 47 Grand Designs for 47 Tiny Houses
by Les Walker
The charming and innovative architecture of these tiny cottages, studios, fishing huts, homes and more-so small and cute that you can't help but fall for them-will inspire and delight home and architecture lovers and dreamers, too. Each chapter captures the utter eccentricity of these ingeniously designed shelters with irresistible color photographs of the structure and interiors alongside detailed isometric... (more)
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The Not So Big House
A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live
by Sarah Susanka, Kira Obolensky
Sarah Susanka contends that people are naturally drawn to intimate spaces. Large structures inspired by outdated patterns tend to result in houses that just don’t work. In The Not So Big House, she proposes clear guidelines for creating homes that serve spiritual needs as well as material requirements. Topics covered include designing for specific lifestyles, budgeting, building a home from scratch, and using... (more)
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Decorating Small Spaces: Live Large in Any Space (Better Homes & Gardens (Paperback))
by Better Homes and Gardens
• How to apply basic principles for enhancing small spaces • Room-by-room details for living areas, dining spaces, kitchens, bedrooms, baths, workstations, and more • Ideas to arrange furniture, manage clutter, create illusion, convert for several purposes, and use color, pattern and texture effectively • Whole-house tours showcase decorating principals that work in small spaces • Shows how color palettes unify... (more)
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Trading for a Living: Psychology, Trading Tactics, Money Management
by Alexander Elder
Trading for a Living Successful trading is based on three M’s: Mind, Method, and Money. Trading for a Living helps you master all of those three areas: How to become a cool, calm, and collected trader How to profit from reading the behavior of the market crowd How to use a computer to find good trades How to develop a powerful trading system How to find the trades with the best odds of success How to find entry... (more)
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Highlander
Highlander: An Evening at Joe's
by Various
In one of the year's most unusual media tie-in events, the cast, crew and writers of a smash-hit TV series turn their creative talents to writing original fiction based on their own show. The show is television's popular Highlander series. And these are the stories that have remained untold until now: character histories by the actors who play them...spin-offs of favorite episodes...plots that exist only... (more)
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Compact Houses: Architecture for the Environment
by Cristina del Valle Schuster
In an age of "McMansions," this international survey of the latest in residential architecture proves that small is beautiful-and responsible. The houses profiled are designed to make maximum use of the smallest possible footprint in order to protect the environment. The houses profiled here prove that efficiency as well as beautiful, thoughtful design can be had in a tiny setting. Each project includes a case... (more)
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Little House on a Small Planet
Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities
by Shay Salomon, Nigel Valdez
"Anyone who sleeps indoors and cares about the world will find something of interest inside."--Carol Venolia, Eco-architect, Natural Home & Garden columnist, and EcoDwelling faculty member at New College of California "I cannot recommend this book highly enough. For anyone who has ever dreamed of getting off the mortgage rat race and creating not just a house, but a cozy nest that fits--this is the book!... (more)
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Come Into My Trading Room: A Complete Guide to Trading
by Alexander Elder
Come Into My Trading Room A Complete Guide to Trading You can become a successful trader. It has been done before, and it is being done right now, today, by people around the world. If you enjoy learning, if you are not scared of risk, if the rewards appeal to you, and if you are prepared to put in the work, you have a great project ahead of you. In Come Into My Trading Room: A Complete Guide... (more)
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Living Large in Small Spaces: Expressing Personal Style in 100 to 1,000 Square Feet
by Marisa Bartolucci
With a little imagination and creativity--and without hiring a professional--almost anyone can transform a small living space into a comfortable and stylish environment. Whether decorating a dorm room, an apartment, or a little cottage, what we strive for is a look and feel that expresses our individual personalities. Part style guide, part idea sourcebook, this handy volume--designed to meet the needs of real... (more)
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Small Interiors (Evergreen)
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How to Live in Small Spaces
by Terence Conran
A world-renowned design authority shows how to make the most of every square foot. Whether motivated by soaring energy costs, smaller families or the desire to live more simply, homeowners are abandoning "McMansions" for smaller housing. In How to Live in Small Spaces , Terence Conran explains that what's paramount to livability is not square footage, but how the space is divided. In this... (more)
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Space
Japanese Design Solutions
by Michael Freeman
Space is a photographic exploration of Japanese architecture and design in size-constricted areas, exploring imaginative, ingenious, and revolutionary solutions to space-compromised living. Masters in the art of managing small spaces, the Japanese in their design have given rise to a particular style of ingenuity. In their work, Japanese interior designers and architects constantly draw on cultural traditions,... (more)
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Storage: Get Organized
by Terence Conran
Terence Conran, master of interior design, casts his gaze on what is arguably the most intractable home design issue: how to keep your stuff from overwhelming your space. Conran shows how to reduce clutter, edit our belongings, and store them so they are still accessible. Room by room, he breaks down particular storage requirements and approaches, all the while offering glimpses of stunning homes and ingenious... (more)
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25 Houses Under 1500 Square Feet
by James Grayson Trulove
Following up on the successful book 25 Houses under 2500 Square Feet , this title will continue to explore, though case studies, the joys of living in compact, well designed homes. The 25 houses presented in the book offer an extraordinary range of architectural solutions for designing functional yet exciting, dramatic living spaces within a small envelope. The houses will range in size from a few hundred square... (more)

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