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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Visit the stunning fjords of Fiordland National Park in New Zealand, focusing on the most famous of these flooded glacial valleys, Milford Sound. The drama of the landscape is matched by tumultuous tectonic forces that are slowly ripping New Zealand apart.
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Language
English
Description
"From New York Times bestselling author of the "twisty-mystery" (Vulture) novel In a Dark, Dark Wood, comes The Woman in Cabin 10, an equally suspenseful and haunting novel from Ruth Ware--this time, set at sea. In this tightly wound, enthralling story reminiscent of Agatha Christie's works, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of...
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Series
Publisher
Avalon Publishing
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
From majestic fjords and mountains to fairytale towns and picturesque harbors, Norway is one of a kind. Savor Scandinavian life like a local with Moon Norway. Inside you’ll find:Flexible itineraries including a two week 'Best of Norway,' a long weekend in Oslo, a Lofoten road trip, and more Outdoor adventures: Tip-toe across the blue-tinted ice of a glacier, climb dramatic rock ...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Travel to New Zealand with landscape photographer Justin Reznick to learn the art of photographing dramatic coastal fjords.
Many of the world's great coastlines have fjords: long, narrow inlets set among sheer cliffs. In this course, landscape photographer Justin Reznick takes us to New Zealand's Fiordland National Park and shows the tools and techniques he uses to capture these dramatic environments, from beaches to waterfalls, and from the top...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Continue your tour of the largest state with stops at two spectacular parks that are popular destinations for cruise ships: Glacier Bay and Kenai Fjords. Discover how glaciers form and examine their historical advance and retreat in this region. Also, learn how a glacier is like a candy bar!.
Series
Publisher
Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Whether you want to kayak around the fjords, watch the northern lights, or explore new Nordic cuisine, the local Fodor's travel experts in Norway are here to help! Essential Norway, 1st Edition is part of the award-winning Fodor's Essential series recognized by Booklist as the "Best Travel Guide in 2019." This guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make...
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent chronicles his year traveling to every one of our National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places and most interesting people that America has to offer. When Conor Knighton decided to spend a year wandering through America's "best idea, " he was worried the whole thing might end up being his worst idea. But after a broken engagement and a broken heart, Conor desperately needed a change of scenery....
Publisher
Avalon Travel, a division of Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Get inspired with 40 of the world's most incredible road trips, with bucket-list drives in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This stunning, hardcover book is packed with full-color photos, charming illustrations, and fascinating overviews of each route, making it the perfect gift for dreamers and adventurers alike. Cruise along the historic Blues Highway in the American South, drive the epic Ruta 40 to Patagonia,...
12) Norway 2024
Series
Publisher
Avalon Travel
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
From majestic fjords and mountains to fairytale towns and picturesque harbors, Norway is one of a kind. Savor Scandinavian life like a local with Moon Norway. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries including a two week 'Best of Norway,' a long weekend in Oslo, a Lofoten road trip, and more; Outdoor adventures: Tip-toe across the blue-tinted ice of a glacier, climb dramatic rock formations, and trek to Tromsø to learn more about the Sami, the Indigenous...
13) The beholder
Author
Series
Beholder volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
As the only daughter of the leader of Potomac, Selah knows her duty is to find a partner who will help secure the future of her people. After an excruciatingly public rejection, Selah's stepmother suggests Selah must set sail across the Atlantic, where a series of potential suitors awaits... and if she doesn't come home engaged, she shouldn't come home at all. From English castle gardens to the fjords of Norge, Selah's quest will be the journey of...
14) A Taste of Whale
Publisher
Greenwich Entertainment
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The fjord’s water, surrounded by stunning green mountains, is turning blood red. It is the “Grind” season again – Faroe Islanders’ ritual slaughter of pilot whales. Two proud Faroese whalers are on one side, two young and passionate Sea Shepherd activists on the other. A TASTE OF WHALE invites you to see past preconceived positions and question what meat-eating is truly about.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Knitting aficionado and notable artisan Clara Parkes delves into her storied travels with this inspiring and witty memoir on a creative life enriched by her adventures around the world. Building on the success of The Yarn Whisperer, Parkes's rich personal essays invite readers and devoted crafters on excursions to be savored, from a guide who quickly comes to feel like a trusted confidante. In Knitlandia, she takes readers along on 17 of her most...
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Series
Hildafolk volume 3
Publisher
Flying Eye Books, an imprint of Nobrow LTD
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"In the latest installment of the Hildafolk series, Hilda is thrust into a new life in the bustling city of Trolberg, far from the magic and wonder of her birthplace in the Fjords. Lamenting the loss of her enchanting, wooded surroundings, Hilda wonders if she'll ever recapture the same excitement in this strange new concrete forest. Hilda is set for a thunderbolt of surprise as she discovers that her new city is not quite as plain as it seems and...
Author
Series
Biblioasis international translation volume 45
Publisher
Biblioasis
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A spellbinding saga about the inhabitants and inheritors of one rural community, by one of Iceland's most beloved novelists. A man comes to awareness in a church in rural Iceland, not knowing why he's there or how he arrived. When a local woman offers to reunite him with her sister, he realizes he's lost not only his bearings, but his memory as well: he doesn't recall either sister, nor their mother, the woman buried beneath the stone. As their stories...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Navigating the world began in the 16th century, and in this program we retrace the travels of some early explorers on a contemporary voyage around Cape Horn. Starting from Rio de Janeiro, we see aerial footage of the Cristo Redentor, the statue of Christ, atop Corcovado Mountain; also we find Rio to be a city with a unique blend of old and new. Next we stop in Uruguay's charming capital, Montevideo; it is a modern city filled with historical monument...
19) New Zealand 2021
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Start packing for your next adventure to the far-flung island in the Pacific - New Zealand! From the subtropical kauri forests of the North Island to the remote fjords of the South Island, New Zealand offers plenty of opportunities for adventure. Explore cultural cities, climb mammoth mountains, marvel at the icy-blue glacial lakes or spend an afternoon in idyllic vineyards. Your travel book will help plan your trip to and experience New Zealand like...
20) Beowulf
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
This exhilarating graphic-novel edition of an ancient classic honors the spirit of the original as it attracts modern readers. The epic tale of the great warrior Beowulf has thrilled readers through the ages -- and now it is reinvented for a new generation with Gareth Hinds's masterful illustrations. Grendel's black blood runs thick as Beowulf defeats the monster and his hideous mother, while somber hues overcast the hero's final, fatal battle against...
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