Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2002
ISBN 10: 079226472X ISBN 13: 9780792264729
Da: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Various {photographs} (illustratore). Edge wear on side of book. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2003
ISBN 10: 0792261747 ISBN 13: 9780792261742
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2007
ISBN 10: 1426201281 ISBN 13: 9781426201288
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2010
ISBN 10: 1426306083 ISBN 13: 9781426306082
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: NEW. Paperback. Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a lot of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world. Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a "lot" of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2008
ISBN 10: 142630451X ISBN 13: 9781426304514
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Quigley, Sebastian (illustratore). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2001
ISBN 10: 1560252758 ISBN 13: 9781560252757
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 1999
ISBN 10: 0792274725 ISBN 13: 9780792274728
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: USED_VERYGOOD. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 1999
ISBN 10: 0792275004 ISBN 13: 9780792275008
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Marschall, Ken (illustratore). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, PA, 2012
ISBN 10: 1426208588 ISBN 13: 9781426208584
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Filled with a myriad of useful information and travel tips, this guide features cut-away illustrations of renowned structures, detailed maps, and sumptuous photographs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, PA, 2006
ISBN 10: 1426200412 ISBN 13: 9781426200410
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In this compelling and exhaustively researched account, Herbert Krosney unravels how the Gospel of Judas was found and its meaning painstakingly teased from the ancient Coptic script that had hid its message for centuries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2007
ISBN 10: 1426201974 ISBN 13: 9781426201974
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2009
ISBN 10: 1426304005 ISBN 13: 9781426304002
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Beautiful full-color illustrations and poems tell the stories of different occupations in ancient Egypt, from the farmer to the pyramid builder, from the goldsmith to the embalmer. Based on the latest historical research, "Voices of Ancient Egypt" conveys a dramatic sense of everyday life in this multicultural civilization. Based on the latest historical research, this illustrated collection of poems gives readers a dynamic sense of everyday life in ancient Egypt. Each poem is in the voice of a particular worker, such as the scribe and the embalmer. It also features watercolours that portray how ancient Egypt was a multicultural mix of people. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, PA, 2008
ISBN 10: 1426203144 ISBN 13: 9781426203145
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Accompanied by hundreds of illustrations and maps, the chosen events give insight into how and why our world has grown and changed. Did you know that the bow and arrow were developed nearly 5,000 years before pottery was made? (Events #16 and #19.) Or that Hamlet (#319) appeared at about the same time as Japans Kabuki theater (#320) and the first newspapers (#322)? Theres much more: Buddhas birth, the understanding of sight, Mercators mapmaking, Tsar Alexanders freeing of serfs, the Battle of Gettysburg, the debut of toilet paper, D-Day, the first e-mail. A reader can open this book anywhere and find fascinating tidbits of history embellished with quick-read biographies, first-person accounts, and landmark paintings and photos. 1000 Events is sure to be a perennial backlist book, with its well-researched information appealing to readers of all ages. In the winning tradition of bestsellers Visual History of the World and Concise History of the World, this new volume presents facts in the easy-access format that people love. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2010
ISBN 10: 1426207557 ISBN 13: 9781426207556
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Featuring a new chapter describing Buettner's research on an entirely new longevity "zone," the paperback edition of The Blue Zones describes easy to adopt lifestyle habits that contribute to a long--and fulfilling--life. Ongoing research includes a new Blue Zone announcement in Fall 2008, and major upcoming media appearances including Oprah and Anderson Cooper will keep this subject top of mind among consumers.In this expanded paperback edition of his New York Times bestseller, longevity expertDan Buettner draws on his research from extraordinarily long-lived communities-BlueZones-around the globe to highlight the lifestyle, diet, outlook, and stress-coping practicesthat will add years to your life and life to your years.A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle,experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer. So what's the formula for success? National Geographic ExplorerDan Buettner has lead teams of researchers across the globe to uncover the secrets of Blue Zones-geographic regions where highpercentages of centenarians are enjoying remarkably long, full lives.The recipe for longevity, Buettner has found, is deeply intertwined with community, lifestyle, and spirituality. You won't findlongevity in a bottle of diet pills or with hormone therapy. You'll find it by embracing a few simple but powerful habits, and bycreating the right community around yourself. In The Blue Zone, Buettner has blended his lifestyle formula with the latest longevityresearch to inspire lasting behavioral change and add years to your life. The recipe for longevity, Buettner has found, is deeply intertwined with community, lifestyle, and spirituality. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2007
ISBN 10: 1426300433 ISBN 13: 9781426300431
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In her sixth presidential biography for National Geographic, Cheryl Harness illuminates the many sides of Thomas Jefferson: scientist, lawyer, farmer, architect, diplomat, inventor, musician, philosopher, author of the Declaration of Independence, founder of the University of Virginia, and third president of the United States. Readers meet this extraordinary man of contradictions: a genius who proclaimed that "All men are created equal" and championed the rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," while at the same time living a life that depended on the enforced labor of slaves. Readers experience an eventful life lived largely in public service, yet also enjoy the personal warmth of this fascinating historical figure. The narrative examines the crucial role that the "sage of Monticello" played in shaping the ideals of freedom and self-government, which became the cornerstones of American democracy. The author's conversational storytelling, her richly detailed illustrations, and use of period maps bring to life the exciting times of Thomas Jefferson on every page. This appealing and insightful biography is an honest, well-balanced portrait of a complex and controversial American legend. Harness's newest presidential picture-book biography introduces young readers to the brilliant yet enigmatic third President of the United States. Engaging, conversational text and detailed artwork present an intimate portrait of this Founding Father. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2008
ISBN 10: 1426304366 ISBN 13: 9781426304361
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Now with an updated paperback cover, "Abe Lincoln Goes to Washington" paints a vivid picture of the Springfield, IL years, when Abe met and married a pretty Kentucky woman, and made his name as a lawyer and politician. Cheryl Harness gives readers a moving account of Lincoln's rise and the tensions that dragged the nation into conflict; brilliantly detailed maps and battle scenes deepen our understanding of the Civil War; and the book's richly imagined illustrations recreate the life of the man who will always be regarded as one of our greatest presidents. Presents a picture of the Springfield, Illinois, years when Abe Lincoln met and married a pretty Kentucky lady, and became increasingly well known as a lawyer and politician. This book also offers us an account of the tensions that were pulling the nation into a civil war as Lincoln was rising to become the president. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2002
ISBN 10: 0792269446 ISBN 13: 9780792269441
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2003
ISBN 10: 0792233751 ISBN 13: 9780792233756
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: USED_VERYGOOD. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2007
ISBN 10: 1426201435 ISBN 13: 9781426201431
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: USED_VERYGOOD. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, 2009
ISBN 10: 1426304749 ISBN 13: 9781426304743
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2012
ISBN 10: 1426209223 ISBN 13: 9781426209222
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This pint-sized package is brimming with the immeasurable love that mothers have for their young throughout the animal kingdom--expessed in a collection of touchingly intimate portraits from National Geographic, the world's best in animal photography. Human mothers will delight in seeing their maternal instincts reflected in these tender photographs, each showing a mother in the wild as she nurtures, cuddles, teaches, and protects her offspring. Packed with amazing stories and fascinating facts about animal moms, and inspirational quotes that celebrate motherhood, Mother's Love- Inspiring True Stories From the Animal Kingdom is a moving tribute that recognizes the tireless devotion and selfless acts of love of moms everywhere. Whether for Mother's Day or just any old Monday, Mother's Love is a perfect way to show how much you care.The worldwide leader in animal photography, National Geographic brings us Mother's Love- Inspiring True Stories From the Animal Kingdom, a collection of the most moving and intimate portraits of animal mothers and their babies. Each photograph shows animal moms as they nurture, play, teach, and protect their young. Sprinkled throughout are inspirational quotes ("All I am I owe to my angel mother." -Abraham Lincoln) and unbelievable true stories of maternal heroism--like the mother duck from Vancouver who persuaded a human passerby to rescue her ducklings from a storm drain.Page after page will touch your heart and remind us all of the valuable roles that mothers play--both in the wild and at home. A perfect gift for any budget, Mother's Love is a great way to celebrate Mother's Day, a new arrival, or any old day to show your mom how much you care. Page after page will touch your heart and remind us all of the valuable roles that mothers playboth in the wild and at home. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2015
ISBN 10: 1426214766 ISBN 13: 9781426214769
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This basic beginner's field guide to our favorite animals that slither and swim is the latest in the growing National Geographic Pocket Guide series. This new guide to reptiles & amphibians combines spot-on descriptive information and key facts in a handy, colorful, easy-to-reference volume. Sure to become as familiar as Audubon and Peterson guides and more robust than any other beginning field guides, this book includes selected photography and newly commissioned art and graphics to illustrate and identify each species from every angle. Beautifully designed and illustrated, with logical organization and bulleted information, these pocket guides are useful in the field or as in-home references.This basic beginner's field guide to our favorite animals that slither and swim is the latest in the growing National Geographic Pocket Guide series. Spot-on descriptive information and key facts about reptiles and amphibians are conveyed in a handy, colorful, easy-to-reference volume. More robust than any other beginning field guides, this book includes selected photography and newly commissioned art and graphics to illustrate and identify each species from every angle. With logical organization and bulleted information, this pocket guide is useful in the field or as in-home reference, for beginners, families, and new nature lovers alike. Handy, authoritative, and easy to read, National Geographic's series of beginners field guides continues to build its presence in the natural history field guide category with the release of a Pocket Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2014
ISBN 10: 142621281X ISBN 13: 9781426212819
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. With this basic beginner's field guide to North American wildflowers, all who enjoy nature and the outdoors can identify common wildflowers, from backyard weeds to dainty forest blossoms. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title offers key facts about 160 of the most common wildflowers and weeds, coast to coast, including Canada and Alaska. To help with identification, each of the 160 entries has both a color photograph showing the plant in context and a color illustration showing the blossom close-up. This book is the perfect starting point for anyone, young or old, interested in learning how to identify wildflowers.With this basic beginner's field guide to North American wildflowers, all who enjoy nature and the outdoors can identify common wildflowers, from backyard weeds to dainty forest blossoms. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title offers key facts about 160 of the most common wildflowers and weeds, coast to coast, including Canada and Alaska. To help with identification, each of the 160 entries has both a color photograph showing the plant in context and a color illustration showing the blossom close-up. This book is the perfect starting point for anyone, young or old, interested in learning how to identify wildflowers. Filled with photographs, art, and maps, this beginner's guide to wildflowers and weeds is perfectly sized for taking outside with you. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2017
ISBN 10: 1426217870 ISBN 13: 9781426217876
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Beautiful, accurate, and up-to-the-minute, this completely updated mini atlas puts the entire world in the palm of your hand in an amazingly accessible format. National Geographic's maps and atlases are critically acclaimed and world-renowned for their accuracy, originality, authoritative content, and clean design. Now, the most convenient package of this trusted map content has been completely updated in Compact Atlas of the World, Second Edition. Sized at 4 x 6 inches with a resilient soft cover, this atlas is designed for easy reference and convenient storage in a pocket, backpack, or desk. All maps are newly researched and updated. Other enhancements include a new physical world map reflecting the latest cartographic techniques, plus world and continental coverage of population, climate, land cover, fresh water, and natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. Superb overall readability, engaging design, and navigational ease allow the reader to quickly retrieve information. This atlas is a handy and affordable personal reference. Beautiful, accurate, and up-to-the-minute, this completely updated mini atlas puts the entire world in the palm of your hand in an amazingly accessible format. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, United States, Hanover, PA, 2008
ISBN 10: 1426202768 ISBN 13: 9781426202766
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Paper or plastic? Organic or conventional? The Green Guide is here to help, with the concepts and choices for Earth-conscious living. Presented in concise, information-packed chapters, this up-to-the-minute resource touches on every aspect of our lives, from grocery shopping to housecleaning to work, travel, and investingenabling consumers to make informed decisions and simple changes that impact the planet in big ways. Easy-to-follow information and hundreds of fascinating sidebars, fact boxes, and other key elements recommend how you can replace unhealthy and environmentally damaging practices and products with more wholesome, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing alternatives. Neither scholarly nor scare-mongering in tone, the lively text has been written in partnership with a board of noted expertsoffering readers the most authoritative, engaging, comprehensive, and in-depth reference of its kind. Created by two of the strongest brands in conservation and the environment, and drawn from more than ten years of reputable coverage in The Green Guide newsletter, on-line and in print, this comprehensive resource is destined to become a must-have for millions of families and the first name in household reference books in this up-and-coming category. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2017
ISBN 10: 1426216556 ISBN 13: 9781426216558
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. NOW IN PAPERBACK, this New York Times bestseller provides a proven plan to maximize your health based on the practices of the world's healthiest people.Bestselling author Dan Buettner reveals how to transform your health using smart nutrition, lifestyle, and fitness habits gleaned from longevity research on the diets, eating habits, and lifestyle practices of the communities he's identified as "Blue Zones"-those places with the world's longest-lived, and thus healthiest, people, including locations such as Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California.With the audacious belief that the lifestyles of the world's Blue Zones could be adapted and replicated in towns across North America, Buettner launched the largest preventive health care project in the United States, The Blue Zones City Makeovers, which has impacted the health of millions of Americans since 2009. In The Blue Zones Solution, readers can be inspired by the specific stories of the people, foods, and routines of our healthy elders; understand the role community, family, and naturally healthy habits can play in improving our diet and health; and learn the exact foods-including the 50 superfoods of longevity and dozens of recipes adapted for Western tastes and markets-that offer delicious ways to eat your way to optimum health. Throughout the book are lifestyle recommendations, checklists, and stories to help you create your own personal Blue Zones solution. Readers will learn and apply the 80/20 rule, the plant slant diet, social aspects of eating that lead to weight loss and great health naturally, cultivating your "tribe" of friends and family, and your greater purpose as part of your daily routine.Filled with moving personal stories, delicious recipes, checklists, and useful tips that will transform any home into a miniature blue zone, The Blue Zones Solution is the ultimate blueprint for a healthy, happy life. Dan Buettner reveals how to transform your health through smart eating and lifestyle habits gleaned from new research on the diets, eating habits, and lifestyle practices of the communities he's identified as "Blue Zones"--those places daround the world with the world's longest-lived, healthiest, people. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2012
ISBN 10: 1426209487 ISBN 13: 9781426209482
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In the years since longevity expert Dan Buettner published his bestseller The Blue Zones, he's discovered a new Blue Zone and launched a major public health initiative to transform cities based on principles from this book. In The Blue Zones, Second Edition Buettner completely updates and expands his bestselling classic on longevity, drawing on his research from extraordinarily long-lived communities--Blue Zones--around the globe to highlight the lifestyle, diet, outlook, and stress-coping practices that will add years to your life and life to your years.Bestselling author, longevity expert, and National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner reports on health, fitness, diet, and aging, drawing on his research from extraordinarily long-lived communities--Blue Zones--around the globe. Buettner has launched a major public health initiative to transform cities based on principles from this book, an updated and expanded edition of his bestselling classic on longevity. His prescriptions for lifestyle, nutrition, outlook, and stress-coping practices will add years to your life and life to your years.The latest Blue Zone is Ikaria, Greece, where strong, sweet wine, family, and a Mediterranean diet all play a role in longer life. Also new in this book is a reading group guide, designed for groups to read about, discuss, and implement many of the simple changes advocated for better health.A long, healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer. Buettner has led teams of researchers across the globe--from Costa Rica to Sardinia, Italy, to Okinawa, Japan and beyond--to uncover the secrets of Blue Zones. He found that the recipe for longevity is deeply intertwined with community, lifestyle, and spirituality. People live longer and healthier by embracing a few simple but powerful habits, and by creating the right community around themselves. In The Blue Zones, Second Edition, Buettner has blended his lifestyle formula with the latest longevity research to inspire lasting, behavioral change and add years to your life.Region by region, Buettner reveals the "secrets" of longevity through stories of his travels and interviews with some of the most remarkable--and happily long-living people on the planet. It's not coincidence that the way they eat, interact with each other, shed stress, heal themselves, avoid disease, and view their world yield them more good years of life. Buettner's easy to follow "best practices" and list of healthy lifestyle choices from the Blue Zones will empower readers to live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. Region by region, Buettner reveals the "secrets" of longevity through stories of his travels and interviews with some of the most remarkable - and happily long-living people on the planet. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2010
ISBN 10: 1426205872 ISBN 13: 9781426205873
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Alaska is high on everybody's travel wish list and this book serves as both inspiration and motivation for planning their next great adventure.This new look at Alaska as the destination for wilderness experience in America celebrates the many lives and unique landscapes that make up the vast and storied land. The book captures Alaska's splendor with an astonishing combination of prose and photographsfrom mountain ranges glittering with glaciers to lush forests and wetlands teeming with wildlife to fjords exploding with the barks of seals.Visiting the places and people whose natures are true to the spirit of this still wild frontier, Rennicke and Melford follow a dogsled team up a frozen mountain river in search of an Alaskan Eden; hike along active volcanoes that brim and boil in the Aleutian Islands; summit Mount McKinley with a double-amputee bush pilot in a triumph of spirit and determination over the mountain that almost killed him; and journey back through Alaska's human history, to the times of the Gold Rush miners, totem pole carvers, and nomadic hunters who crossed the Bering Land Bridge and discovered a new land.From grizzlies to glaciers, gold fields to ice fields, fishing boats to northern lights, Treasures of Alaska uncovers the wild heart and the endless challenge that make Alaska a land of enduring beauty and undying dreams. The book captures Alaskas splendor with an astonishing combination of prose and photographs Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2020
ISBN 10: 1426219636 ISBN 13: 9781426219634
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In this inspiring guide, you ll find game-changing tools drawn from global research and expert insights for achieving maximum fulfillment. Along the way, you ll: Discover the three strands of happiness pleasure, purpose, and pride that feature prominently in the world s happiest places. Take the specially designed Blue Zones Happiness Test to pinpoint areas in your life where you could cultivate greater joy, deeper meaning, and increased satisfaction. Meet the world s Happiness All-Stars: inspiring individuals from Denmark to the United States who reveal dynamic, practical ways to improve day-to-day living. Discover specific, science-based strategies for setting up a life radius of community, work, home, and self to create healthier, happiness-boosting habits for the long-term. In this inspiring guide, expert Dan Buettner reveals game-changing tools, for achieving maximum fulfillment in all aspects of your life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA, 2011
ISBN 10: 1426208189 ISBN 13: 9781426208188
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What makes us happy? It's not wealth, youth, beauty, or intelligence, says Dan Buettner. In fact, most of us have the keys within our grasp. Circling the globe to study the world's happiest populations, Buettner has spotted several common principles that can unlock the doors to true contentment with our lives. orking with leading researchers, Buettner identifies the happiest region on each of four continents. He explores why these populations say they are happier than anyone else, and what they can teach the rest of us about finding contentment. His conclusions debunk some commonly believed myths- Are people who have children happier than those who don't? Not necessarily in Western societies, parenthood actually makes the happiness level drop. Is gender equality a factor? Are the world's happiest places to be found on tropical islands with beautiful beaches? You may be surprised at what Buettner's research indicates. nraveling the story of each ""hotspot"" like a good mystery, Buettner reveals how he discovered each location and then travels to meet folks who embody each particular brand of happiness. He introduces content, thriving people in Denmark, in Singapore, in northeaste Working with leading researchers, Buettner identifies the happiest region on each of four continents. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.