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The Sun Is a Compass

Author : Caroline Van Hemert

Publisher : Little, Brown Spark

Page : 299 pages

File Size : 40,67 MB

Release : 2019-03-19

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0316414433

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For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure. During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals. In March of 2012, she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, traveling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft, and canoe. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace -- migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou, and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure, and personal narrative, The Sun is a Compass explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of the creatures who make their homes in the wildest places left in North America. Inspiring and beautifully written, this love letter to nature is a lyrical testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel



The Vanlife Companion

Author : Lonely Planet

Publisher : Lonely Planet

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 36,10 MB

Release : 2018-11-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1788682238

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Welcome to life on four wheels. Hit the open road with this practical and inspiring guide. In the first half, you’ll discover how to choose and customise your perfect van, and get it fitted for sleeping, cooking and storage. In part two, we’ll tell you how to stay safe, save money and park legally, then share the best road trips around the world, complete with awesome itineraries. Lonely Planet’s The Vanlife Companion is a great introduction to the global #vanlife phenomenon and is geared to helping you have amazing adventures of your own, whether you’re building a van from the inside out or renting one for the trip of a lifetime. We feature 20 classic campervan routes to fuel your wanderlust and hear from people about how they got started and life on the road. Features 20 classic, must-drive campervan routes across Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, the United States, West Africa, Nepal, Australia and Canada Expert advice, tips and guidance from our travel experts Profiles of #vanlife personalities and how they created their dream vans 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, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.



The Great Serum Race

Author : Debbie S. Miller

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 24,95 MB

Release : 2006-03-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0802777236

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Relates the story of the heroic role played by sled dogs, including the Siberian husky Togo, in the delivery of antitoxin serum to those stricken with diphtheria in 1925 Nome, and includes historical notes about the event as well as about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race which commemorates it. Reprint.



Walden on Wheels

Author : Ken Ilgunas

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 319 pages

File Size : 20,13 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 054402883X

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Inspired by Thoreau, Ilgunas set out on a Spartan path to pay off $32,000 in undergraduate student loans by scrubbing toilets and making beds in Alaska. Determined to graduate debt-free after enrolling in graduate school, he lived in an Econoline van in a campus parking lot, saving--and learning--much about the cost of education today.



The MILEPOST 2020

Author : Kris Valencia

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,27 MB

Release : 2020-03-30

Category : Alaska

ISBN : 9781892154392

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This annually updated travel guide to Alaska and Northwest Canada is a must-have resource for travelers to these areas. "The Milepost" provides maps, diagrams, photographs, and an almost mile-by-mile travelogue of what to expect along the main roads



Into the Wild

Author : Jon Krakauer

Publisher : Anchor

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 28,71 MB

Release : 2009-09-22

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0307476863

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter. This is the unforgettable story of how Christopher Johnson McCandless came to die. "It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order." —Entertainment Weekly McCandess had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Not long after, he was dead. Into the Wild is the mesmerizing, heartbreaking tale of an enigmatic young man who goes missing in the wild and whose story captured the world’s attention. Immediately after graduating from college in 1991, McCandless had roamed through the West and Southwest on a vision quest like those made by his heroes Jack London and John Muir. In the Mojave Desert he abandoned his car, stripped it of its license plates, and burned all of his cash. He would give himself a new name, Alexander Supertramp, and, unencumbered by money and belongings, he would be free to wallow in the raw, unfiltered experiences that nature presented. Craving a blank spot on the map, McCandless simply threw the maps away. Leaving behind his desperate parents and sister, he vanished into the wild. Jon Krakauer constructs a clarifying prism through which he reassembles the disquieting facts of McCandless's short life. Admitting an interest that borders on obsession, he searches for the clues to the drives and desires that propelled McCandless. When McCandless's innocent mistakes turn out to be irreversible and fatal, he becomes the stuff of tabloid headlines and is dismissed for his naiveté, pretensions, and hubris. He is said to have had a death wish but wanting to die is a very different thing from being compelled to look over the edge. Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity, and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding—and not an ounce of sentimentality. Into the Wild is a tour de force. The power and luminosity of Jon Krakauer's stoytelling blaze through every page.



How to Live in a Van and Travel

Author : Mike Hudson

Publisher : Bluedog Books

Page : 285 pages

File Size : 36,79 MB

Release : 2017-06-11

Category :

ISBN : 9780995705050

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Living a mobile lifestyle is now more possible than ever before. It's the new option. Forget hostel costs or rent. You have transport and your have a home. You're free to travel the world and you can do it on a budget. This book shows you how.



Survival at 40 Below

Author : Debbie S. Miller

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 31,49 MB

Release : 2012-01-17

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0802723616

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As temperatures drop, the animals that make the tundra home must ready themselves for survival. See how animals like the arctic ground squirrel and the woolly bear caterpillar use special coping devices to keep warm as they hibernate their way through the frigid winter months. Then when the temperatures finally rise, these creatures emerge and the pulse of life returns to the arctic.



Van Life Book

Author : Frankie McCullough

Publisher :

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 37,86 MB

Release : 2021-03-16

Category :

ISBN :

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Do your friends think you're crazy for wanting to opt-out of the 9-5 rat race, move into a van and travel the world? Screw them, let's do it. This book will take you from daydreaming about van life as you sit at your desk counting down the days until your next vacation, to living a dream life of endless travel, adventure, and the great outdoors. Living in a van is the most economical way to travel and there are so many ways to make it sustainable long term. Working as an executive assistant in New York City, I never dreamed I would quit my high-paying corporate job to live in a van down by the river. That was until I met Frankie, a wanderlust with a big heart who was ready to explore the world and wanted me by his side. With his dream and my organization skills, a year later we had sold everything we owned, gave notice on our apartment, moved into our self-converted van and hit the road. 20,000+ miles later, through so much trial and error, we are experts at living a nomadic life. We share our successes, struggles and setbacks weekly on our YouTube channel and interview other thriving nomads on our podcast (FnA Van Life). We've traveled pre and post-pandemic so can share how life on the road has changed, but how it is still the best way to live and travel that we've ever found. First, I'll guide you through the planning stages of van life. Things you can work on while you're still at your job like defining your dreams, downsizing, finding your rig, and building a tiny home on wheels. Then we'll hit the road and all your burning questions about where to sleep, how to camp for free, where to get internet, how to earn money, and so much more will be answered in detail with real-life examples from my own travels and experiences living a nomadic life. If you want to take the leap into van life but need some practical advice about the realities of living on the road, this is the book for you. With so many updates for a post-pandemic world, this guide will have you on the road making smart decisions about your safety, finances, and of course, having so much fun and adventure your friends will be wishing they lived in a van too. Reviews for FnA (Frankie n Alex) Van Life Content"I love you guys so much! I hope you let us know when your book is out. Love your energy, your humor, you guys make me laugh" Willidee - YouTube Comment"Inspired by you to start van life - I want in!" AlienSorcerer - YouTube Comment"I've binge-watched all your videos and learn something new from each one. Keep on doing what you're doing. You are an inspiration to many" Elizabeth L - YouTube Comment



Beyond Road's End

Author : Janice Schofield Eaton

Publisher : Graphic Arts Books

Page : 361 pages

File Size : 33,32 MB

Release : 2011-05-01

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0882408488

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The book chronicles the adventures of Ed and Janice Schofield including building their own home, learning about the wild plants, the people and the wildlife of the area. Short episodic chapters keep readers turning the pages full of "can-do spirit" and live in the last frontier. Part love story, part adventure, and part natural history, this is a chaming memoir.