This Is Water


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Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in THIS IS WATER. How does one keep from going through their comfortable, prosperous adult life unconsciously' How do we get ourselves out of the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion' The speech captures Wallace's electric intellect as well as his grace in attention to others. After his death, it became a treasured piece of writing reprinted in The Wall Street Journal and the London Times, commented on endlessly in blogs, and emailed from friend to friend. Writing with his one-of-a-kind blend of causal humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace probes the challenges of daily living and offers advice that renews us with every reading.




National Parks Sticker & Logbook


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From the deserts of Death Valley in California to the vistas of Mount Desert Island in Maine--and so many parks in between and beyond--this is the only book you need to plan and commemorate your trip. Planning a vacation is time consuming and often overwhelming. And, while you're left with lots of memories, they tend to blend together and get fuzzy in detail over time. National Parks Sticker & Logbook is here to tackle both challenges, as the one-stop resource for planning your trip and recording your adventures. Divided into nine sections of the United States, from the Northeast to the Southwest, this guided workbook makes it easy to map out your journey. In these pages, you'll find out where you can visit parks such as: The newest (New River Gorge) The oldest (Yellowstone) The smallest (Gateway Arch) The largest (Wrangell-St. Elias) The lowest (Death Valley) The largest high-latitude sand dune field (Kobuk Valley) The deepest lake (Crater Lake) The most underwater (Dry Tortugas) The longest known cave system (Mammoth Cave) The only one south of the equator (National Park of American Samoa) The one entirely situated north of the Arctic Circle (Gates of the Arctic) Each entry includes an introduction to the park with a brief history, key features, fun facts, recreation tips, and pertinent park information, including: Location Climate Peak season to visit Unique flora and fauna to look for, from orcas, moose, or caribou in the north to javelina, saguaro cactus, or roadrunners in the south General activities for that park, like stargazing in Bryce Canyon, river floating in Grand Teton, snorkeling in Biscayne, mountaineering in Denali, or caving in Great Basin Specific trails to hike, can't-miss sites to visit, or annual gatherings to attend Unique travel tips; for example, a cell phone signal in Isle Royale National Park might actually be from a Canadian tower (with additional fees!) Suggestions of nearby points of interest, including national monuments, wild and scenic rivers, recreation areas, historic sites, and more Space to record where you stayed, your favorite places to eat, and other details about the trip Space for more thoughtful, introspective reflections on your escapades Room for the national park passport stamp (or one of the enclosed stickers), making this book its own passport to the national parks While any book can suggest where to go and what to do, these introspective writing prompts unique to each park will capture your visit's highlights, making this book a keepsake record you can pass down. With a layflat binding for easy writing, small trim size for easy packing, and stunning imagery throughout, you'll return to these pages time and again.




Swimming up the Waterfall


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Two women have a choice to worship the true god, both have heard the truth from the Bible through a prophet who lived before the flood and from dreams given to each woman. Time travel into the future, and also into the past cultic beliefs, pulls each woman onto a path of destiny that will impact her life thereafter. One is saved, and one is lost, and parallels and multiple themes run like a thread throughout the story weaving the lives of Serie and Ahlainani together in surprising twists to a fulfilling end.




Wild Woman Swimming


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The Humane Gardener


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In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.




Log Home Living


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Log Home Living is the oldest, largest and most widely distributed and read publication reaching log home enthusiasts. For 21 years Log Home Living has presented the log home lifestyle through striking editorial, photographic features and informative resources. For more than two decades Log Home Living has offered so much more than a magazine through additional resources–shows, seminars, mail-order bookstore, Web site, and membership organization. That's why the most serious log home buyers choose Log Home Living.




Dip


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In Dip, Andrew Fusek Peters describes an extraordinary year of wild swimming. He leads us to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and hidden pools, into untamed landscapes that have the potential to surprise and move us in unexpected ways. Following in the wake of great writers such as Richard Jefferies and Edward Thomas, Dip combines meditations on place, history and myth with sharp observation and a poet's eye. As he takes the plunge and immerses himself in the elements, Andrew also begins to surface from a deep depression, making Dip at once a personal journey and about the many ways in which wild water and nature can restore us to ourselves.




Auden and Isherwood


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Drawing on much contemporary material, including Auden's fascinating unpublished diary, this book places personal experience in the context of the life of a great city: not only its political, artistic and cultural life, but the life of the streets, bars and caf It presents portraits of figures, often fascinating in their own right, with whom Auden and Isherwood came into contact, and it demonstrates how, especially in Isherwood's fiction, the raw material of daily existence was transformed into art. The wide scope of this study, which ranges from poetry and cinema to street violence and prostitution, provides a richly detailed context for its account of two writers engaged in the process of self-definition.




Lonely Planet Goa & Mumbai


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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Goa & Mumbai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Laze in your beachfront hammock in-between yoga sessions at Palolem Beach, poke about in boutiques and book shops in Panaji, and explore extravagant Victorian architecture in Mumbai - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Goa and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Goa & Mumbai: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics Covers Mumbai (Bombay), Panaji & Central Goa, North Goa, South Goa and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Goa & Mumbai is our most comprehensive guide to Goa & Mumbai, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's India for an-depth guide to the country. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.




Littell's Living Age


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