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1) Turkey
Series
Publisher
Escapi New Media
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her journey at the Roman ruins of Ephesus. She travels up the coast to the volcanic Cappadocia region, home to one of the first Christian communities. Traveling east, she visits the wonders of Nemrut Dagi, and then heads north to her final destination: the Kachkar Mountians at Artvin near the Black Sea coast.
Publisher
Questar
Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Enter Kilauea and other legendary volcanoes. Hear the story of Hawaii's great warrior-king, Kamehameha. Share in the fun of Waikiki Beach and Lahaina, then catch an aerial view of the vast canyon lands of Kauai. Learn about Hawaiian customs and folklore, while Sea Life Park stages some amazing shows with porpoises, whales, and other crowd pleasers. Surfing, snorkeling, cliff diving, Hawaii has it all!
Author
Description
At age fifty-eight, John Steinbeck and his poodle, Charley, embarked on a journey across America. This chronicle of their trip meanders from small towns to growing cities to glorious wilderness oases. Written during a time of upheaval and racial tension in the South-which Steinbeck witnessed firsthand-Travels with Charley is a stunning evocation of America on the eve of a tumultuous decade.
5) Egypt
Series
Publisher
Escapi
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Traveler Megan McCormick starts her journey in the sprawling capital of Cairo. She then travles into the western desert via El Alamein to the oasis town of Siwa, close to the Libyan border. Heading south for a five day desert trek she arrives at her final destination - Luxor, which claims to be the world's greatest open air museum."--Container.
6) Over Alaska
Publisher
KCTS Television
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Portrays Alaska as its never been seen before. Shot over three months with the world's most experienced high-definition aerial production team and an acclaimed wildlife photographer, the stunning imagery is enhanced with evocative words and an original music score.
Series
Publisher
Questar
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Touring Australia brings home some of the world's greatest natural wonders, and most dynamic cosmopolitan cities. You'll visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. Touring New Zealand is like a dream come true, visiting more than 100 sites on the North and South Islands.
9) New Zealand
Series
Best of travel volume 2
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (79 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Get a crash course in Maori bone carving, brave whitewater rapids on river boards, get a hot-air balloon view of the land used to film The Lord of the Rings, kayak along the North Island coast, visit the site local tribes signed a treaty with Europeans, and more. Includes special features.
Publisher
Distributed by TravelVideoStore.com
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (43 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Follow a group of travelers to a weavers' cooperative in Chincero, a huge festival at Ollantaytambo, and along the Inca Trail. Then see sunset and sunrise before climbing to the top of Wuyanu Picchu.
14) India
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm.
Author
Description
"A powerful, blazingly honest, inspiring memoir: the story of a 1,100 mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe- and built her back up again. At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to hike the Pacific Crest...
Author
Formats
Description
In one of his first books, "The Mountains of California", John Muir, famed naturalist, environmentalist, and author, recounts his travels through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite Valley. First published in 1894, "The Mountains of California" is a captivating and vivid portrait of the raw beauty of this spectacular place. He takes the readers on a tour of the wonders that abound, writing "Go where you may within the bounds of California, mountains...
19) Israel
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
A history of Israel and a description of its cities, its people, its customs, and its indomitable spirit.
20) United Kingdom
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of the United Kingdom.
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