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  The Most Scenic Drives in America

  120 Spectacular Road Trips

  by Robert J. Dolezal, Jerry Bates, Barbara Dolezal

  A one-of-a-kind trip planner, a superb on-the-road reference, and an album of 400 photographs. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, here are 120 outstanding drives that show the magnificence of America-each with detailed, easy-to-follow maps.
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  National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways, 3d Ed. (National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways)

  by National Geographic

  "This is the book for those who want...to take the slow route...get out of the car and walk around and look and talk to the people." — Times-Picayune Expanded to include all U.S. designated America's Byways as well as other selected drives in all 50 states, this stunning new edition features unique driving tours through virtually every kind of landscape—spectacular coastlines, mountains, lakes, small towns,... (more)
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  Spirit Of America

  by Peter Lik

  The product of an epic road trip to every state in the country, Peter Lik's is a testament to the power and beauty of nature that we sometimes miss in our own backyard. After five years of painstakingly seeking out the perfect shot in each region using his trademark colour-drenched panoramic technique, Lik produced a book of landscape photography packed with stunning, elemental scenes.
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  Photos With Impact

  by Tom Mackie

  Learn how to view your subject, compose your picture, and, ultimately, take the best image possible with this stunning new guide from renowned photographer, Tom Mackie. With the sophistication of camera equipment today, taking a regular photograph is relatively straightforward. But taking - and making - a photograph that will have more impact than others requires much greater insight and harnessing of... (more)
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  Walking Cincinnati, Scenic Hikes through the Parks & Neighborhoods of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky, Second Edition

  by Darcy Folzenlogen

  This second edition of our popular guide has been expanded to cover over 80 dayhikes and urban walks through the his- toric neighborhoods and nature preserves of Greater Cin- cinnati and Northern Kentucky. Walks were chosen to high- light the natural and cultural history of the Queen City. The book is ideal for families, visitors, newcomers and weekend explorers.
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  Camping Tennessee (Regional Camping Series)

  by Harold R Stinnette

  Organized in three distinct sections, East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee, the guidebook contains detailed information on 120 public campgrounds in Tennessee accessible by car, for tenters and RVers.
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  Life along the Illinois River

  by David Zalaznik

  The Illinois River flows through the heart of Illinois, beginning in the northeast of the state at the confluence of the Kankakee River and the Des Plaines River in Will County and extending 270 miles to the southwest, where it joins the Mississippi River at Grafton in Jersey County. A major colonial trade route and home to a diverse range of wildlife, the Illinois River still serves a vital role in shipping and... (more)
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  The Lord of the Rings

  The Lord of the Rings

  The Fellowship of the Ring / The Two Towers / The Return of the King

  by J. R. R. Tolkien

  Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Well over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing.
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  Back Roads of Washington: 74 Trips on Washington's Scenic Byways

  by Earl Thollander

  Wander off the beaten path with artist Earl Thollander and discover some of the most picturesque areas of the state. In hand-written text and vivid illustrations, Back Roads of Washington guides readers through 6,000 miles of scenic beauty. This regional classic captures the memorable details of back roads that can be enjoyed on the way to a destination, on a Sunday drive, or sitting in a comfortable armchair.
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  The Twilight Saga: Book 1

  Twilight

  by Stephenie Meyer

  When Bella's mother remarries she grudgingly decides to go live with her father in the sunless, perpetually rainy city of Forks, Washington. It's the middle of the semester at a new school and the most she can hope for is to blend in. Then she sees the mysterious Edward Cullen. He's handsome, intriguing and he happens to be a vampire. Despite the risk to her life, Bella and Eward are drawn together and their... (more)
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  Ansel Adams 2007 Wall Calendar

  by Ansel Adams

  This fabled wall calendar is perhaps the most popular and long-lived calendar ever published. The latest edition of this venerable wall calendar reproduces, in impeccably printed duotone, 13 classic Ansel Adams photographs, chosen to reflect the changing seasons. With a mix of renowned and lesser-known images of the American wilderness, this superb black-and-white calendar will delight those loyal fans of the... (more)
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  Ansel Adams at 100

  by John Szarkowski

  Ansel Adams at 100 presents a surprising new look at this legendary photographer's work. The book, and the international exhibition that accompanied it, is the work of distinguished curator John Szarkowski, director emeritus of the Department of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Szarkowski has painstakingly selected what he considers Adams' finest work and has attempted to find the single best... (more)
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  Captain Corelli's Mandolin

  by Steve Clark

  The island of Cephallonia is now familiar as the setting of the novel Captain Corelli's Mandolin. This book explores the turbulent history of the island, focusing on the World War II years of Italian occupation, as well as telling the behind-the-scenes story of how the film version was made. The filmmakers have added their own visions, carefully explained here in an official companion to the movie, and de... (more)