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One Man's Wilderness

An Alaskan Odyssey

by Sam Keith, Richard Proenneke ...

Narrated by Norman Dietz ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world but content with one's own thoughts and company.Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived ... Read more

$20.93 CAD

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world but content with one's own thoughts and company.Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived
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Not the Ones Dead

by Dana Stabenow ...

Narrated by Marguerite Gavin ...

Series Audiobook 23 - A Kate Shugak Investigation
Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Bloomsbury presents Not the Ones Dead by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.The gripping new Kate Shugak novel by New York Times bestselling author Dana Stabenow. What seems a tragic accident soon becomes a murder investigation as Kate is drawn into a case of political intrigue.A mid-air collision in the Alaskan wilderness between two small aircraft leaves ten people dead. Was it a bird ... Read more

$18.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Not the Ones Dead by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.The gripping new Kate Shugak novel by New York Times bestselling author Dana Stabenow. What seems a tragic accident soon becomes a murder investigation as Kate is drawn into a case of political intrigue.A mid-air collision in the Alaskan wilderness between two small aircraft leaves ten people dead. Was it a bird
... Read more
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The Search for the Genuine

Nonfiction, 1970–2015

by Jim Harrison ...

Narrated by Traber Burns ...

Unabridged

12 hours 2 min

The first general nonfiction title in thirty years from a giant of American letters, The Search for the Genuine is a sparkling, definitive collection of Jim Harrison’s essays and journalism—some never before published.New York Times bestselling author Jim Harrison (1937–2016) was a writer with a poet’s economy of style and trencherman’s appetites and ribald humor.In The Search for the Genuine, a ... Read more

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The first general nonfiction title in thirty years from a giant of American letters, The Search for the Genuine is a sparkling, definitive collection of Jim Harrison’s essays and journalism—some never before published.New York Times bestselling author Jim Harrison (1937–2016) was a writer with a poet’s economy of style and trencherman’s appetites and ribald humor.In The Search for the Genuine, a
... Read more
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Grit and Ghosts

Following the Trail of Eight Tenacious Women across a Century

by Robin Foster ...

Narrated by Janet Stead ...

Unabridged

7 hours 48 min

As a student and teacher of history, Robin Foster is well aware that humans have persisted through major hardships as long as they have existed. When faced with the anxious dread many felt at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foster began seeking stories of tenacious women of the American West who had survived their own hardships in a world that threw the unexpected at them. During one of ... Read more

$16.41 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

As a student and teacher of history, Robin Foster is well aware that humans have persisted through major hardships as long as they have existed. When faced with the anxious dread many felt at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foster began seeking stories of tenacious women of the American West who had survived their own hardships in a world that threw the unexpected at them. During one of
... Read more
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Gli Ultimi Guerrieri

Viaggio nelle Riserve Indiane

by Raffaella Milandri ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Popoli Indigeni e Nativi Americani
Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

Un viaggio affascinante tra gli Ultimi Guerrieri, dalla parte dei Nativi Americani. Un Davide Nativo Americano lotta contro un Golia rappresentato dalla avidità senza fine delle multinazionali. Nello scenario ammaliante dei pow wow, le feste delle riserve indiane in costume tradizionale, l’autrice abbraccia la causa di un popolo che difende la Madre Terra, e lotta per la propria identità, dopo ... Read more

$15.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Un viaggio affascinante tra gli Ultimi Guerrieri, dalla parte dei Nativi Americani. Un Davide Nativo Americano lotta contro un Golia rappresentato dalla avidità senza fine delle multinazionali. Nello scenario ammaliante dei pow wow, le feste delle riserve indiane in costume tradizionale, l’autrice abbraccia la causa di un popolo che difende la Madre Terra, e lotta per la propria identità, dopo
... Read more
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The Enduring Wild

A Journey into California's Public Lands

by Josh Jackson ...

Narrated by Alex Knox ...

Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

A galvanizing road trip across California's immense public wilderness from a beloved adventurer.It all began with a camping trip. Outdoor enthusiast Josh Jackson had never heard of "BLM land" before a casual recommendation from a friend led him to a free campsite in the desert—and the revelation that over fifteen million acres of land in California are owned collectively by the people. In The ... Read more

$19.70 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A galvanizing road trip across California's immense public wilderness from a beloved adventurer.It all began with a camping trip. Outdoor enthusiast Josh Jackson had never heard of "BLM land" before a casual recommendation from a friend led him to a free campsite in the desert—and the revelation that over fifteen million acres of land in California are owned collectively by the people. In The
... Read more
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HowExpert Guide to Los Angeles

A Comprehensive Handbook to LA’s Attractions, Experiences, Diverse Neighborhoods, History, Culture, and Adventures

by HowExpert ...

Narrated by HowExpert ...

Unabridged

4 hours 55 min

Discover the secrets of Los Angeles with HowExpert Guide to Los Angeles – your essential companion to exploring one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a new resident, or a seasoned local, this guide is meticulously crafted to help you navigate LA’s iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and local favorites with confidence and ease.Inside This ... Read more

$18.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the secrets of Los Angeles with HowExpert Guide to Los Angeles – your essential companion to exploring one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a new resident, or a seasoned local, this guide is meticulously crafted to help you navigate LA’s iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and local favorites with confidence and ease.Inside This
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Here, There, Elsewhere

Stories from the Road

by William Least Heat-Moon ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

10 hours 40 min

From the acclaimed author of Blue Highways, PrairyErth, and Roads to Quoz, a dazzling collection of travel tales from the road.Here, There, Elsewhere draws together for the first time William Least Heat-Moon's greatest short-form travel writing. Personally selected by the writer, these pieces take us from Japan, England, Italy, and Mexico to Long Island, Oregon, Arizona, from small towns to big ... Read more

$32.39 CAD

From the acclaimed author of Blue Highways, PrairyErth, and Roads to Quoz, a dazzling collection of travel tales from the road.Here, There, Elsewhere draws together for the first time William Least Heat-Moon's greatest short-form travel writing. Personally selected by the writer, these pieces take us from Japan, England, Italy, and Mexico to Long Island, Oregon, Arizona, from small towns to big
... Read more
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Sendero de Pensamientos (Spanish Edition)

Una memoria real de supervivencia en Alaska con auténtico audio de aviación

by David L. Lomax ...

Narrated by Daniel Jimenez ...

Series Audiobook 1.0 - Trail of Thoughts
Unabridged

7 hours 4 min

Sendero de Pensamientos (Trail of Thoughts): Edición en EspañolCuando su familia se mudó a Alaska siendo niño, David Lomax entró en un mundo que muy pocas personas llegarán a conocer. Trabajando en remotas aldeas accesibles únicamente en avioneta de monte, helicóptero o barcaza, ayudó a construir viviendas en algunas de las comunidades más aisladas del planeta. Antes de obtener su licencia de ... Read more

$12.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sendero de Pensamientos (Trail of Thoughts): Edición en EspañolCuando su familia se mudó a Alaska siendo niño, David Lomax entró en un mundo que muy pocas personas llegarán a conocer. Trabajando en remotas aldeas accesibles únicamente en avioneta de monte, helicóptero o barcaza, ayudó a construir viviendas en algunas de las comunidades más aisladas del planeta. Antes de obtener su licencia de
... Read more
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Ghost Towns of Idaho: Vanished Settlements, Forgotten Fortunes, and Haunting True Stories From the American West

by Robert Lindholm ...

Narrated by Robert Lindholm ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

Explore the haunting history of the American West as you journey through forgotten boomtowns hiding lost fortunes. Perfect for your next scenic road trip or evening escape, this atmospheric travelogue unearths the gritty reality of ambition, risk, and survival on the rugged frontier. Step past crumbling facades and silent cemeteries where echoes of vanished communities still linger in the dust ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the haunting history of the American West as you journey through forgotten boomtowns hiding lost fortunes. Perfect for your next scenic road trip or evening escape, this atmospheric travelogue unearths the gritty reality of ambition, risk, and survival on the rugged frontier. Step past crumbling facades and silent cemeteries where echoes of vanished communities still linger in the dust
... Read more
Audiobook

Live a Little

by Madeleine Reiss ...

Narrated by Olivia Mace ...

Unabridged

10 hours 38 min

Two sisters. Two different lives. One hell of a ride . . .Lottie has always followed the rules, her life is comfortable and she is - finally, finally - marrying her long-term, reliable, boyfriend Dean.Tina is carefree, wild and, maybe, just a little bit careless. She doesn't understand Lottie's obsession with settling down with 'dull Dean', there's so much to explore in the world.The two si... ... Read more

$50.39 CAD

Two sisters. Two different lives. One hell of a ride . . .Lottie has always followed the rules, her life is comfortable and she is - finally, finally - marrying her long-term, reliable, boyfriend Dean.Tina is carefree, wild and, maybe, just a little bit careless. She doesn't understand Lottie's obsession with settling down with 'dull Dean', there's so much to explore in the world.The two si...
... Read more
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HowExpert Guide to San Gabriel Valley

A Comprehensive Journey Through San Gabriel Valley Exploring Its Diverse Cultures, Beautiful Views, and Everyday Joys

by HowExpert ...

Narrated by HowExpert ...

Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

If you're eager to discover the wonders of San Gabriel Valley, then look no further than the "HowExpert Guide to San Gabriel Valley." Packed with expert insights and practical tips, this comprehensive book is your ultimate companion for exploring every aspect of this captivating region, from its rich history to its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes.Prepare to embark on an unforgettable ... Read more

$25.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you're eager to discover the wonders of San Gabriel Valley, then look no further than the "HowExpert Guide to San Gabriel Valley." Packed with expert insights and practical tips, this comprehensive book is your ultimate companion for exploring every aspect of this captivating region, from its rich history to its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes.Prepare to embark on an unforgettable
... Read more
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William Stanek's Grand Canyon

A Literary Field Guide to Grand Canyon National Park

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Beautiful America 250th and Counting
Unabridged

6 hours 24 min

Grand Canyon is not a place you finish. It is a place you enter. In William Stanek's Grand Canyon, the canyon becomes more than a series of overlooks and trailheads. It becomes a lived landscape of stone, river, light, weather, altitude, silence, descent, and return. The guide moves from the South Rim threshold through Hermit Road and Desert View, into the great descent corridors and the inner ... Read more

$16.13 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Grand Canyon is not a place you finish. It is a place you enter. In William Stanek's Grand Canyon, the canyon becomes more than a series of overlooks and trailheads. It becomes a lived landscape of stone, river, light, weather, altitude, silence, descent, and return. The guide moves from the South Rim threshold through Hermit Road and Desert View, into the great descent corridors and the inner
... Read more
Audiobook

William Stanek's Glacier

A Literary Field Guide to Glacier National Park

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 14 - Beautiful America 250th and Counting
Unabridged

4 hours 48 min

Glacier is a park of crossings. Roads cross divides. Trails climb from forest into open mountain. Water begins on opposite sides of high ridges and moves toward different continental futures. Weather passes quickly across terrain that looks permanent from a distance. William Stanek's Glacier turns those relationships into a usable way of seeing the park. Rather than flattening Glacier into one ... Read more

$20.69 CAD

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Glacier is a park of crossings. Roads cross divides. Trails climb from forest into open mountain. Water begins on opposite sides of high ridges and moves toward different continental futures. Weather passes quickly across terrain that looks permanent from a distance. William Stanek's Glacier turns those relationships into a usable way of seeing the park. Rather than flattening Glacier into one
... Read more
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William Stanek's Alaska

A Literary Field Guide to Alaska National Parks & Scenic Sites

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 13 - Beautiful America: National Parks & Scenic Journeys
Unabridged

4 hours 25 min

Alaska breaks ordinary national-park planning. Roads do not reach every great landscape. Distance may be measured by flight, boat, weather window, or days rather than highway miles. Mountains, tundra, glaciers, coastal wilderness, enormous rivers, wildlife country, and remote communities make access itself part of interpretation. William Stanek's Alaska is a guide to understanding those categories ... Read more

$20.69 CAD

PRE-ORDER

Alaska breaks ordinary national-park planning. Roads do not reach every great landscape. Distance may be measured by flight, boat, weather window, or days rather than highway miles. Mountains, tundra, glaciers, coastal wilderness, enormous rivers, wildlife country, and remote communities make access itself part of interpretation. William Stanek's Alaska is a guide to understanding those categories
... Read more
Audiobook

A Tale of Two Valleys

Wine, Wealth and the Battle for the Good Life in Napa and Sonoma

by Alan Deutschman ...

Narrated by Michael Cerveris ...

Unabridged

6 hours 49 min

When acclaimed journalist Alan Deutschman came to the California wine country as the lucky house guest of very rich friends, he was surprised to discover a raging controversy. A civil war was being fought between the Napa Valley, which epitomized elitism, prestige and wealthy excess, and the neighboring Sonoma Valley, a rag-tag bohemian enclave so stubbornly backward that rambunctious chickens ... Read more

$16.20 CAD

When acclaimed journalist Alan Deutschman came to the California wine country as the lucky house guest of very rich friends, he was surprised to discover a raging controversy. A civil war was being fought between the Napa Valley, which epitomized elitism, prestige and wealthy excess, and the neighboring Sonoma Valley, a rag-tag bohemian enclave so stubbornly backward that rambunctious chickens
... Read more
Audiobook

William Stanek's Yellowstone

A Literary Field Guide to Yellowstone National Park

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Beautiful America 250th and Counting
Unabridged

6 hours 19 min

Yellowstone does not reward hurry. It rewards attention. This guide is for travelers who want more than a checklist of famous sights. It reveals Yellowstone as a connected world of fire, water, wildlife, weather, distance, and human judgmentâ€"from Mammoth and Norris to Canyon Country, Old Faithful, Lamar Valley, Hayden Valley, and Yellowstone Lake. Literary without losing usefulness, William ... Read more

$16.14 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Yellowstone does not reward hurry. It rewards attention. This guide is for travelers who want more than a checklist of famous sights. It reveals Yellowstone as a connected world of fire, water, wildlife, weather, distance, and human judgmentâ€"from Mammoth and Norris to Canyon Country, Old Faithful, Lamar Valley, Hayden Valley, and Yellowstone Lake. Literary without losing usefulness, William
... Read more
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The Last Decent Parking Place in North America

by Tom Bodett ...

Narrated by Tom Bodett ...

Abridged

2 hours 30 min

Bodett offers his keen, unforgettable observations of the lives of the peopleof Homer, Alaska, who "just ended up there, and stayed." ... Read more

$11.69 CAD

Bodett offers his keen, unforgettable observations of the lives of the peopleof Homer, Alaska, who "just ended up there, and stayed."
... Read more
Audiobook

Las Vegas The Grand

The Strip, the Casinos, the Mob, the Stars

by Mike Carpenter ...

Narrated by Randal Schaffer ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

Explore the storied history of the Las Vegas Strip with this engrossing audiobook. Learn about iconic resorts, attractions, and historic moments that have shaped the city over time. Follow the changes in architecture and entertainment options that made Las Vegas what it is today. This book is an essential guide for those seeking to uncover how one dusty expanse of dirt became the gambling mecca of ... Read more

$11.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the storied history of the Las Vegas Strip with this engrossing audiobook. Learn about iconic resorts, attractions, and historic moments that have shaped the city over time. Follow the changes in architecture and entertainment options that made Las Vegas what it is today. This book is an essential guide for those seeking to uncover how one dusty expanse of dirt became the gambling mecca of
... Read more
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El Los Ángeles de 'Érase una vez en Hollywood'. Descubriendo la ciudad de las estrellas a través de la película de Quentin Tarantino

by Juanjo Ramos ...

Narrated by Juanjo Ramos ...

Unabridged

48 min

En 'Érase una vez en Hollywood', Quentin Tarantino ha llevado a cabo -además de una excelente película- un ejercicio de nostalgia en el que homenajea a la ciudad que le vio crecer. Una sincera mirada de admiración y una carta de amor, no exenta de melancolía, al Hollywood de finales de los años 60. Se aproximaba una nueva década, y con ella una oleada de cambios que dejó atrás para siempre un ... Read more

$15.16 CAD

En 'Érase una vez en Hollywood', Quentin Tarantino ha llevado a cabo -además de una excelente película- un ejercicio de nostalgia en el que homenajea a la ciudad que le vio crecer. Una sincera mirada de admiración y una carta de amor, no exenta de melancolía, al Hollywood de finales de los años 60. Se aproximaba una nueva década, y con ella una oleada de cambios que dejó atrás para siempre un
... Read more
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San Francisco

Wegwärts

by Joscha Remus ...

Narrated by Sylvester Groth, Ulrike C. Tscharre, Bodo Primus, Frauke Poolman, Hartmut Stanke, Tom Zahner, Philipp Schepmann, Bettina von Kollbeck ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

SAN FRANCISCO Goldgräber, Blumenkinder, Nebelträume "Wenn du lebst, wirst du dich niemals in San Francisco langweilen. Wenn du nicht lebst, wird dich San Francisco wieder lebendig machen." William Saroyan San Francisco war immer schon etwas anders als andere amerikanische Städte. Freier, wilder, toleranter. Diese Stadt klingt auch anders. Der Schriftsteller und Abenteurer Joscha Remus hat sich auf ... Read more

$17.19 CAD

SAN FRANCISCO Goldgräber, Blumenkinder, Nebelträume "Wenn du lebst, wirst du dich niemals in San Francisco langweilen. Wenn du nicht lebst, wird dich San Francisco wieder lebendig machen." William Saroyan San Francisco war immer schon etwas anders als andere amerikanische Städte. Freier, wilder, toleranter. Diese Stadt klingt auch anders. Der Schriftsteller und Abenteurer Joscha Remus hat sich auf
... Read more
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Bay Curious

Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area

by Olivia Allen-Price ...

Narrated by Olivia Allen-Price ...

Unabridged

6 hours 37 min

Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike.Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike.Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really
... Read more
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California Characters

An Array of Amazing People

by Charles Hillinger ...

Narrated by Dennis McKee ...

Unabridged

10 hours 41 min

For forty-six years, Charles Hillinger journeyed around the world writing human-interest stories for the Los Angeles Times. He also helped to create and produce special features for the popular NBC television show Real People.From this work comes California Characters, a collection of stories of intriguing, eccentric, or simply amazing individuals profiled by Hillinger. Many of these people have ... Read more

$26.42 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

For forty-six years, Charles Hillinger journeyed around the world writing human-interest stories for the Los Angeles Times. He also helped to create and produce special features for the popular NBC television show Real People.From this work comes California Characters, a collection of stories of intriguing, eccentric, or simply amazing individuals profiled by Hillinger. Many of these people have
... Read more
Audiobook

Hidden History of Spanish New Mexico

by Ray John de Aragón ...

Narrated by Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

Unabridged

3 hours 57 min

New Mexico's Spanish legacy has informed the cultural traditions of one of the last states to join the union for more than four hundred years, or before the alluring capital of Santa Fe was founded in 1610. The fame the region gained from artist Georgia O'Keefe, writers Lew Wallace and D. H. Lawrence, and pistolero Billy the Kid has made New Mexico an international tourist destination. But the ... Read more

$17.24 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

New Mexico's Spanish legacy has informed the cultural traditions of one of the last states to join the union for more than four hundred years, or before the alluring capital of Santa Fe was founded in 1610. The fame the region gained from artist Georgia O'Keefe, writers Lew Wallace and D. H. Lawrence, and pistolero Billy the Kid has made New Mexico an international tourist destination. But the
... Read more

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