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"Real stories, real fear, real Bigfoot." Bigfoot Wyoming is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts from those who’ve encountered the elusive creature in the state’s wild expanses. From the shadowed depths of the Wind River Range to the lonely trails of the Bighorns, these stories—sent directly to the author by hunters, hikers, and campers—reveal chilling moments of unexplained sights, sounds, and presences. Unpolished and deeply personal, each tale captures the raw awe and terror of facing something beyond comprehension in Wyoming’s untamed wilderness. More than myth, this is...

Fourteen years after the publication of his landmark travel narrative Among the Believers, V.S. Naipaul returned to the four non-Arab Islamic countries he reported on so vividly at the time of Ayatollah Khomeini’s triumph in Iran. Beyond Belief is the result of his five-month journey in 1995 through lands where descendants of Muslim converts live at odds with indigenous traditions.

Roger is hired by a cruise ship line to investigate the murder of a passenger from one of their boats during an onshore excursion to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, an autonomous Basque Republic in Northwest Spain. From Santiago’s sacred old church with its shrine to Saint James to modern Amsterdam and back, it’s not going to be easy. With unexpected twists and turns, the plot takes you on a wild ride filled with danger, intrigue, and treachery. Fans of suspenseful thrillers that keep you guessing should buy this e-book or paperback or download their Kindle Unlimited copy from Amazon...

Join Diane, a retired nurse, on her move from Texas to Panama. Enjoy colorful descriptions of travel in the tropics. Experience all the trials and triumphs of living in a foreign country. Her experience is bumpier than most, with social, legal, and cultural entanglements. She encourages anyone thinking about moving abroad to learn from her mistakes. She hopes everyone will welcome the diversity of a journey into a different culture.

American Jazz Jasper moves to Africa to live out her dream of being a safari guide. She’s started her own company, but is between jobs and takes an African friend – Inspector Omondi, a city slicker cop from Nairobi - to visit Emmet Laird, head of Save the Elephants. They find him dead beside an elephant watering hole. Jazz is pressed into investigating the crime. Tfhe killer's track leads her from Nairobi’s white community, to dangerous shanty towns, to the wild highlands of Kenya’s mountain district. Combining her knowledge of wildlife with Omondi's insights into Kenyan society, ...

With all the narrative power and intellectual authority that have distinguished his earlier books, V.S. Naipaul explores the life, the culture, the ferment inside the nations of Islam–in a book that combines the fascinations of great travel literature with the insights of a uniquely sharp, original and idiosyncratic political mind.

Updated and Revised THIRD EDITION An eye-opening, informative guide for the adventure of growing old in Japan. Are you aware of the risks lurking behind the Japanese inheritance system? Under the new rules, do you qualify for a Japanese pension after all? Do you know how to minimize your Japanese health care costs? Can you navigate the maze of senior housing options? What can make a Japanese will invalid? Discover all this and much, much more in this practical, easy-to-follow guide that details the specific paperwork and vocabulary you need to know. Learn what to expect, what to watch out ...

The Soaring Kiwi and the Sauerkraut is the offbeat travel tale of a hang gliding New Zealander who makes the mistake of marrying a grumpy German and moving to Munich, the city of big beer and Lederhosen you couldn't whip a high ranking motorsport official into wearing. A big life style change for the kiwi known to most of the world as: a) a small brown furry fruit b) a brand of shoe polish c) a motorcycle helmet but is in fact a small brown, nocturnal bird found only in New Zealand. And can’t fly. Perfect prerequisites for our Soaring Kiwi, on his quest to become the world’s worst hang ...

A practical and profound guide to exploring Sedona and its energy vortexes. Written in a relaxed and friendly style, this vortex guide book contains easy to follow information on locating the Sedona Vortexes, preparing yourself for the vortex energy and manifesting in the vortex field. You will also find chapters on selecting and charging crystals, unique meditations, and locating an energy vortex in your own home town. Richard Anderson is a vortex guide, intuitive and Reiki master, who has been guiding visitors to the vortexes for years. Richard is also the creator of several self-help ...

Ready for a new career? Ready to dump your boss? Ready for true freedom? How to Make Money From Boats is a step-by-step instruction guide to over 50 onboard businesses. Learn how to make money delivering yachts, chartering, repairing sails, selling artwork, shipping, buying and selling land, hiring local labor, running wireless internet services, working aboard private yachts, treasure hunting, salvage, diesel fuel polishing, changing engine, skiff building, building wind generators, computer upgrades, laying cork decks, virtual marinas, bottom cleaning, painting custom boat names, scuba ...

ALSO AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT Get ready to immerse yourself in centuries of history! Discover Rome's past and its tremendous legacy of beauty, churches, museums, and spectacular monuments with this comprehensive guide for cultured travelers.Learn the story behind such world-famous landmarks as The Colosseum The Roman Forum The Pantheon The Trevi Fountain The Spanish Steps Saint Peter's Basilica The Circus Maximus And many more. Please note that this is a historical guide. It does not include lists of hotels and restaurants, nor does it contain pictures or maps. AI-FREE CONTENT

Step into the haunted past of the Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Trail is a place of natural beauty—but also of unexplained horrors. For centuries, travelers have reported eerie whispers in the fog, shadowy figures between the trees, and chilling encounters with spirits that refuse to rest. In this collection, 15 terrifying true ghost stories are brought to life through immersive, narrative-driven retellings. From legendary haunted cabins to mysterious vanishings and encounters with vengeful spirits, these chilling tales will make you think twice before stepping into the woods at ...

A burnt-out media executive. A chance to leave it all behind. Can she take that leap into the unknown, or is she doomed to fail? Alison was stuck going nowhere. Her shiny career had well and truly lost its lustre, despite the money her TV bosses were offering. Nothing would make up for the sacrifices she’d made these past fifteen years. When she spotted an opportunity for her other half Down Under, could she leave behind a well-paid job and all that was familiar to up sticks? When the restoration on the couple's dream home became unaffordable, they were off once again, crisscrossing the ...

‘A heartwarming memoir.’ –Australian Reader’s Digest A girl struggling to fit in. A homeless kitten. An unexpected job offer in an unfamiliar country that changes everything.CJ had a long history of escaping places and people she wasn't fond of. But for the sake of a silver tabby, she decided to stay in Japan for a while. This decision helped her open up her heart and mind, revisit her way of thinking, and reconnect with her estranged family. Let this heartwarming memoir take you to the land of cats and cherry trees as you read about CJ's adventures - from the craziness of ...

Get ready to experience the ultimate slice of Wisconsin life with Grillin’ in a Blizzard: Tales from Life in the Great White Cheese State, a laugh-out-loud collection of stories, tall tales, and hard truths that every true Wisconsinite knows by heart. Wayne Larson captures the spirit of America’s Dairyland in this heartwarming, hilarious book that’s as comforting as a Friday night fish fry and as genuine as a Packers fan in a cheesehead hat.

When a young British couple, Karen and Nick first took a holiday in the Algarve in Portugal, little did they know that 35 years on they would find themselves permanent residents and much-loved members of the local community, well-known for rescuing and housing stray animals, working alongside the local vet and even helping the local fire brigade! This eagerly awaited sequel to Karen’s acclaimed and hugely popular first book “Another Day in Paradise” continues the story of life in the Algarve, its miracles and challenges as Karen lives with the aftermath of a spinal operation, gets ...

Savannah Sideways is a curated collection of observations about one of the South’s most iconic and eclectic cities, told from the viewpoint of an outsider doing her best to find her way in—learning, loving and laughing all the way.

The adventure of a lifetime through the eyes of 2 middle-aged men coping with the need to find challenge and excitement. Experience one of North America's top-ten backpacking trails as the author takes you through an ancient rain forest, mud and root covered pathways and along the sandy shore of the Pacific Ocean. The reader feels like they are part of an incredible 7 day adventure full of laughter, insight and danger that keeps us turning pages until the end.

A new collection of essays from award-winning columnist, adopted Southerner, and camellia thief Jessica Leigh Lebos. Picking up several years where the first Savannah Sideways book left off, this intrepid storyteller explores post-pandemic life in a small city that might be getting too big for its britches.

Jerome, Arizona was a major mining town in Arizona and is now a major tourist town with a regular population of around five hundred, which surges to thousands in the tourist season. Visit ghosts, bars, hotels, churches, and sidewalks that only go up.The streets are filled with shops, bars, more shops, more bars, and jam packed restaurants that sometimes take a two hour wait to be seated, but the wait is worth the experience. While on the way, stop by Fort Verde in Camp Verde to see the parade field, buildings, and learn a little about General Crook. If staying overnight, make reservations ...