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Before New York Times bestselling author Bill Bryson wrote The Road to Little Dribbling, he took this delightfully irreverent jaunt around the unparalleled floating nation of Great Britain, which has produced zebra crossings, Shakespeare, Twiggie Winkie's Farm, and places with names like Farleigh Wallop and Titsey.
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To the River is the story of the Ouse, the Sussex river in which Virginia Woolf drowned in 1941. One midsummer week over sixty years later, Olivia Laing walked Woolf's river from source to sea. The result is a passionate investigation into how history resides in a landscape - and how ghosts never quite leave the places they love.
Along the way, Laing explores the roles rivers play in human lives, tracing their intricate flow through literature and...
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A is for Amber volume 2
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Putnam's
Pub. Date
©1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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At the end of third grade, Amber is excited about her trip with her aunt to London and Paris, where she will see her father again, but her plans change when she comes down with chicken pox
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A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing stories of London.
A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery, and murder, this is a perfect companion for anyone curious about London.
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"On an autumn morning in 1849, Henry David Thoreau stepped out his front door to walk the beaches of Cape Cod. Over a century and a half later, Ben Shattuck does the same. With little more than a loaf of bread, brick of cheese, and a notebook, Shattuck sets out to retrace Thoreau's path through the Cape's outer beaches, from the elbow to Provincetown's fingertip. This is the first of six journeys taken by Shattuck, each one inspired by a walk once...
11) New England
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APA Publications
Pub. Date
2022
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English
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Insight Guide to New England is a pictorial travel guide in a magazine style providing answers to the key questions before or during your trip: deciding when to go to New England, choosing what to see, from exploring Boston to discovering Acadia National Park, Maine or creating a travel plan to cover key places like White Mountains, Cape Cod. This is an ideal travel guide for travelers seeking inspiration, in-depth cultural and historical information...
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Fodor's Travel
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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"Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of England, including London, Yorkshire, the Cotswolds, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time."--Page [4] of cover
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"A posting in London - it seemed like the perfect position. But the reality was far from perfect. It was more like the crumbling ceiling in his overpriced, crappy London flat. A veteran award-winning journalist for Global TV News, Sean Mallen was thrilled to be appointed Europe Bureau Chief. He was given three weeks to move to London to cover the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and he had to be prepared to travel the world to report...
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Lonely Planet Global Limited
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[2022]
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English
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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New England's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 31 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore the marvellous Cape Cod, climb the soaring mountains of Vermont and wind down the back roads of Maine. Get to New England, rent a car, and hit the road!
15) England
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Lonely Planet Global Limited
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2023
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English
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Lonely Planet's England is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Discover prehistoric and Roman history, relax in a quaint country pub and get swept up in the buzz of London city; all with your trusted travel companion
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A is for Amber volume 1-3
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Listening Library
Pub. Date
p1997
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English
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Three tales featuring Amber Brown; in the first, Amber copes with her best friend moving away; in the second, Amber travels to London with the hope of reuniting her recently divorced parents; in the third, the plucky third grader moves up to the fourth grade where she longs for a new best friend
17) England
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APA Publications (UK) Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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"A lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to England and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travelers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colorful magazine-style layout, this England guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go,...
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Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands
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[2023]
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English
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Whether you want to visit Cape Cod's beaches, eat lobster in Maine, or ski in Vermont, the local Fodor's travel experts in New England are here to help! Fodor's New England guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos...
19) Explore London
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12-Story Library, an imprint of Bookstaves
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book...
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In anticipation of her 38th birthday, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted time alone, in nature, to understand why she was having so much trouble coaching with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating; and why the world felt full of expectations she couldn't meet. She was also reeling from a chance encounter with a voice on the radio that sparked her realization that she might be...
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