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Hardback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." ?Anchorage Daily NewsHailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial?s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son?s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica.In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica?s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: ?I am not sure how long it will take me, but I?m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I?ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.?They were the last words Dial received from his son.As soon as he realized Cody Roman?s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues?the authorities suspected murder?the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth?s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son?s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment?Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer?s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery?a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer?s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.…

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." ?Anchorage Daily NewsHailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial?s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son?s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica.In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica?s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: ?I am not sure how long it will take me, but I?m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I?ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.?They were the last words Dial received from his son.As soon as he realized Cody Roman?s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues?the authorities suspected murder?the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth?s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son?s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment?Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer?s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery?a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer?s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." ?Anchorage Daily NewsHailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial?s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son?s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica.In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica?s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: ?I am not sure how long it will take me, but I?m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I?ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.?They were the last words Dial received from his son.As soon as he realized Cody Roman?s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues?the authorities suspected murder?the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth?s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son?s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment?Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer?s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery?a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer?s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." ?Anchorage Daily NewsHailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial?s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son?s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica.In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica?s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: ?I am not sure how long it will take me, but I?m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I?ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.?They were the last words Dial received from his son.As soon as he realized Cody Roman?s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues?the authorities suspected murder?the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth?s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son?s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment?Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer?s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery?a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer?s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.…

Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: good. A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteedâ"but the story's all there.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Renmeleon (illustrator).

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condition: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cover and spine are good with only mild shelf/rub wear. No dog-eared corners. Solid Binding. All pages intact and legible. Good reading copy. Clean. Store stamped. --- --- Kidnapped by Indians while honeymooning in America, English aristocrat Sarah Merrin spends sixteen years with her adopted tribe returning to England only to claim the birthright of her son, raised as an Apache but heir to the estate of his father, the Earl of Moreland.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. A bit scuffed but all pages intact and legible. Good reading copies. Clean. Store Stamped. --- --- FORGIVING --- Sarah moves to a rough and tumble western town to start a newspaper--and find her missing sister. After discovering her sister working in the local bordello, Sarah determines to make her paper a success, earning lawman Noah Campbell's grudging respect--and love. But Sarah can't return his affections until she first learns to forgive. --- ROSES IN WINTER --- An aristocratic Englishman raises a baby orphaned during the final fighting of World War I, but the child's life is haunted by the mystery of her parents' identity. . .…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An astonishing amount of the science and technology in vintage science fiction has come to pass but much has not. Where's your laser gun? Your invisibility suit? Your very own personal robot girlfriend? Despite their obsolescence, these dreams have staying-power. For a fresh take on these classic ideas, try Impossible Futures.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. ****The Last Ring Home has been officially announced as winner of the Book Excellence Award 2018 in the category of Biography.****Traveling forty thousand miles and inspiring love and despair in equal measure, Lt. Minter Dial's lost Annapolis ring altered the lives of many--not just those who gazed upon its blue stone.The subject of an award-winning documentary film that was broadcast nationally on PBS and History Channel (ANZ), The Last Ring Home is a spellbinding account of one man's obsession with a family mystery--and the product of decades of research and inquiries. The book relates author Minter Dial's pursuit of the true story of his namesake, his late grandfather Lt. Minter Dial, USN, a celebrated war hero whose suffering and trauma nearly buried his memory forever.A prisoner of the Japanese in the Philippines after the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, Lt. Dial discovered the cruelest meaning of the Bushido code. Moments before he was killed, he gave his treasured Naval Academy ring to a friend. In the ensuing chaos, it disappeared.Armed with a passion for history and a desire to uncover his grandfather's legacy, Dial's epic quest for the ring transports him to prisoner-of-war memorials and ex-POW conventions, military and press archives, and the homes of those affected by the Second World War across the world.Sweeping as far back as the American Civil War, The Last Ring Home combines rigorous research with more than one hundred interviews with experts, survivors, and descendants of the Greatest Generation to tell the powerful story of American prisoners of war in the Pacific.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. ****The Last Ring Home has been officially announced as winner of the Book Excellence Award 2018 in the category of Biography.****Traveling forty thousand miles and inspiring love and despair in equal measure, Lt. Minter Dial's lost Annapolis ring altered the lives of many--not just those who gazed upon its blue stone.The subject of an award-winning documentary film that was broadcast nationally on PBS and History Channel (ANZ), The Last Ring Home is a spellbinding account of one man's obsession with a family mystery--and the product of decades of research and inquiries. The book relates author Minter Dial's pursuit of the true story of his namesake, his late grandfather Lt. Minter Dial, USN, a celebrated war hero whose suffering and trauma nearly buried his memory forever.A prisoner of the Japanese in the Philippines after the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, Lt. Dial discovered the cruelest meaning of the Bushido code. Moments before he was killed, he gave his treasured Naval Academy ring to a friend. In the ensuing chaos, it disappeared.Armed with a passion for history and a desire to uncover his grandfather's legacy, Dial's epic quest for the ring transports him to prisoner-of-war memorials and ex-POW conventions, military and press archives, and the homes of those affected by the Second World War across the world.Sweeping as far back as the American Civil War, The Last Ring Home combines rigorous research with more than one hundred interviews with experts, survivors, and descendants of the Greatest Generation to tell the powerful story of American prisoners of war in the Pacific.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. ****The Last Ring Home has been officially announced as winner of the Book Excellence Award 2018 in the category of Biography.****Traveling forty thousand miles and inspiring love and despair in equal measure, Lt. Minter Dial's lost Annapolis ring altered the lives of many--not just those who gazed upon its blue stone.The subject of an award-winning documentary film that was broadcast nationally on PBS and History Channel (ANZ), The Last Ring Home is a spellbinding account of one man's obsession with a family mystery--and the product of decades of research and inquiries. The book relates author Minter Dial's pursuit of the true story of his namesake, his late grandfather Lt. Minter Dial, USN, a celebrated war hero whose suffering and trauma nearly buried his memory forever.A prisoner of the Japanese in the Philippines after the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, Lt. Dial discovered the cruelest meaning of the Bushido code. Moments before he was killed, he gave his treasured Naval Academy ring to a friend. In the ensuing chaos, it disappeared.Armed with a passion for history and a desire to uncover his grandfather's legacy, Dial's epic quest for the ring transports him to prisoner-of-war memorials and ex-POW conventions, military and press archives, and the homes of those affected by the Second World War across the world.Sweeping as far back as the American Civil War, The Last Ring Home combines rigorous research with more than one hundred interviews with experts, survivors, and descendants of the Greatest Generation to tell the powerful story of American prisoners of war in the Pacific.…