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Paperback. Condition: Good. It's time to celebrate Diwali! Light lamps. Exchange cards and presents. Dance and watch fireworks. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, reminds Hindu people of the story of Rama and Sita. It is a story of how good beats evil.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Join Koneko Cat on a fantastical journey around the world. to the Pyramids, Taj Mahal, Easter Island, the Coliseum, and beyond! Color the whimsically detailed fine-point pen pictures of scenes from every inhabited continent on earth, and seek and find Koneko and her friends. Bon Voyage.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Discusses the variety of foods people around the world might have for breakfast. Jeffrey Joseph Yesh (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In the spring of 1999, Norm Schriever leaves his old life behind and backpacks around the world for a year, not returning to the US until the spring of 2000. Throughout his journeys he touches down in more than 20 countries in 6 continents, spanning 70,000 miles total, or the equivalent of almost three times around the equator. There is never a dull moment on this wild and irreverent adventure, whether Norm is evading armed carjackers in a high-speed chase in the barrios of Venezuela, exploring ancient wonders of the world like the pyramids, the Great Wall, and Machu Picchu, almost landing in a Bolivian jail for mistakenly being accused of cocaine trafficking, or witnessing the holiest sites on earth in Jerusalem. Along the way, Norm encounters a broad spectrum of human existence and experiences a blossoming of consciousness and spiritual growth that he never anticipated. What started out as a wild, raucous party trip evolves into a man's quest for his life's purpose in the world. Pushups in the Prayer Room: A Year Backpacking around the World is an honest, no-holds-barred account of that year-long odyssey around the globe. Norm's writing, which is enlightening, gritty, filled with self-deprecating humor, yet always authentic, picks you up and carries you along on that crazy journey.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Our American Holidays: Their Meaning and Spirit was originally published in 1906, and is at once a heartwarming reminiscence on the Victorian Era in America and a reminder of the inspiration and delight our most beloved Traditional holidays - Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Easter, Halloween - as well as the national identity and pride our uniquely American holidays - Independence Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington - can still hold for us today. Compiled from the pages of>St. Nicholas Magazine, a popular turn of the Century publication for youth ages five to eighteen, Our American Holidays: Their Meaning and Spirit is an ideal resource for reclaiming the original, uncommercialized significance and character of every American holiday for ourselves, and for sharing that vision, inspiration and delight with the children we love. Buell, Carl Dennis (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Looks at various kinds of dwellings, including arctic homes, homes on stilts, homes on boats, and desert homes.

Paperback. Condition: Good. This is not a book just about flying a single engine airplane around the world.This is the book about identifying the "Big Hairy Audacious Goal" in our lives and finding a way to accomplish it through focus and discipline.The author accomplished three dreams: the dream of coming to the U.S. and getting an MBA degree (when he hardly spoke any English); the dream of starting a company and becoming a self-made millionaire (when he had no money, no business plan, no investors, no social network, and no experience); the dream of becoming the first Chinese citizen to fly a single-engine airplane around the world (when he had barely 200 hours of flying time and two years of flying experiences). By sharing these stories, the author challenges everyone to think about one question: "What would you attempt to do if you knew you couldn't fail?".…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Kids: They say 'inside thoughts' out loud, misinterpret ideas, mispronounce words in the cutest way and ponder existential topics as only a child could. Little Quotes by Little Folks is full of funny, profound and just plain absurd kid quotes, submitted by parents around the world, that the whole family can enjoy reading together. This collaborative book features over 90 pages of kid quotes, cleverly illustrated by Jake Olson. That's nearly a hundred giggles, belly laughs and sweet moments to give you all the warm, fuzzy feels. Plus, there's a section to record little quotes from the kids in your life, including some prompts to get you started.Give it as a gift, or buy it for your own family. Little Quotes by Little Folks is the perfect book for parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone that gets a kick out of the delightful things kids say. Illustrated by Jake Olson. Edited by Rebecca Carter, Tia Levings, Sarah Webster Plitt.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Today wine is more popular than ever-and consumers need up-to-date, sensible, and sophisticated advice from those in the know. Based on one of the Web site's most popular tasting events, this book will take readers on a journey through time and today's vineyards. Combining essential information about wine, featuring a primer about the different categories and a one-of-a-kind regional guide, what more could a wine-lover want? Inspiring wine drinkers to expand their knowledge base and explore their taste preferences, Bottlenotes will take a look at the most interesting wine spots, including: Napa, California; Italy; Australia; Lebanon; Israel; China; South Africa; Chile; and others! It used to be that there were two choices when you ordered wine-European or Californian? But now the wine world is multicultural and international. In order to stay in the game, it's important to learn from those in the know-and the folks at Bottlenotes are here to help. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. The latest unmissable volume of autobiography from David 'Bumble' Lloyd, author of Last in the Tin Bath.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A little old man learns the secret behind a magical fiddle. An undersea princess leaves her amber palace for love. A mule waits for revenge on the one who wronged her . . . Explore folktales, myths, legends, and fables from around the world. From magical to funny, tender to terrifying, these stories carry the spirit of diverse cultures and traditions around the world. The world is full of fanciful stories that are told and retold over hundreds of years. Folktales, legends, and traditional tales are told here with magic, mystery, and humor. A werewolf's bride is on the hunt, a heroine battles a greedy giant, and the hag of winter endlessly battles the god of summer. Key Common Core and social studies curriculum standards are reinforced by the antics of emperors, werewolves, and shape-shifters in this multicultural collection. Greenwood, Francesca (illustrator). …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Like other young dreamers, Katie and Maurice Cloughley bought a boat and set off around the world. They met while taking sailing lessons in the west of England and after getting married, they worked for six years in northern Canada, earning the money for their ideal boat. When they found her, they renamed her Nanook of the North, planned for a five-year voyage, and sailed away. This is the story of that first circumnavigation, with all its excitement and terror, adventure and fun, told by a gifted writer. …

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A celebration of pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year of a new baby?s life From Mexican rebozo used to rock the belly and ease back pain during pregnancy to the Bengali practice of taking off a woman?s bangles to help her visualize a speedy labour, from Arianna Huffington's advice for getting sleep in the early days of motherhood to Davina McCall's tribute to her midwife, from the inspiring proverbs printed on the kangas used to carry East African newborns on their mother?s back to the Japanese ritual where Sumo wrestlers are asked to make infants cry, discover a world?s worth of wisdom on becoming a mother.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Ever since its discovery hundreds of years ago, alcohol has valiantly taken on the role of ice breaker, bringing people together through silliness and shared hangovers. While it's true that the feel-good factor of alcohol is a global phenomenon, not everyone in the world plays Fuzzy Duck or Centurion at their parties. This collection of the truly bizarre and outrageous games that drunk people play around the globe will add sparkle to any night out (or in). Your new favorite drinking game is waiting for you within these pages.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Encounters: A Memoir - Relationships Journeys from Around the World takes the reader on a journey from a segregated village in the southern US to exotic places in Europe and Asia. There are stops in war-torn Vietnam, a visit to an abandoned palace in Bangladesh where goats waltz on a deserted ballroom floor, a life-threatening confrontation with police in Paris and many other adventures. In these absorbing tales, the author shares his cross-cultural experiences and describes the challenges he faced in trying to become a citizen of the world.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. People everywhere love Christmas - but we don't all celebrate it the same way. Mama Lisa's Christmas Around The World is a celebration of the diversity and love with which many different cultures mark this joyful time of year. You'll read about: -How in Italy it's not Santa Claus who gives gifts to all the children. It's La Befana, a friendly witch> -How Scandinavians mark the end of the season by plundering the Christmas Tree on St. Knut's Day. That's a fun way to get children to help with the post-holiday clean-up> -How in Colombia, in the Southern Hemisphere, it's usually warm in December. So Christmas is celebrated like a giant outdoor block party> The first part of the book covers some of the traditions that take place on days other than Christmas itself, like St. Nick's Day and Epiphany. The history and meaning of these holidays is discussed, often with examples of traditional songs. The second part presents beloved traditions and songs from many different nations. The songs are given in the original languages and with English translations. What makes the book really special is the many comments from Mama Lisa's correspondents who have shared stories and memories from their own lives. The memories of childhood touch us forever> Many of the songs featured also include links to the Mama Lisa website, where you can find recordings, videos and sheet music. Merry Christmas>.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The latest unmissable volume of autobiography from David 'Bumble' Lloyd, author of Last in the Tin Bath.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Still convinced that the only true modern traveller is the business traveller, Peter Biddlecombe takes us on another irreverent global tour. He snubs his nose at the 'gimmick tourists', eschews crossing the Sahara naked on a skateboard and carries on doing what he does best - business, all over the world, with a wonderfully diverse range of characters. Power-players in Milan, storm-trooping language police in Toronto, and just general chaos in Kinshasa: a mere selection of the obstacles the international businessman must face as he struggles to get to grips with the local way of doing things. But it's all in the name of commerce, and whether he's trapped in a luxury hotel duirng the riots in Bombay or working his way through a Good Food Guide to Ouagadougou in one of the poorest countries in the world, Peter Biddlecombe usually comes up trumps .not necessarily with the deal he was after, but always with a hilarious tale to tell.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Guy Bernardin, a French racing sailor, buys a replica of the SPRAY and takes his wife and 3-year-old son on a circumnavigation retracing Joshua SlocumAs famous voyage. It is 1995 and Guy, Annick and Briac will spend the next three years travelling around the world in SPRAY OF SAINT BRIAC. First, on a trial run, they leave from Newport, get to GuyAs native Brittany, then on to Portugal, Spain and a new crossing of the Atlantic, the Caribbean and back to New England via the Intracoastal Waterway. Then, familiar with the SPRAY and their life on board, they follow in the wake of Slocum. The Atlantic, where they escape Hurricane Chantal, the Azores, Tenerife, Culebra, the Panama Canal, the Pacific, the Tuamotus to Australia, the Indian Ocean, South Africa, the South Atlantic with a stop at St Helena, and back to Newport in time to participate in the anniversary celebrations. Bernardin brings a fresh look to this travelogue. An expert sailor, he enjoys himself doing what seems to him easy sailing. He introduces his young child to life on a boat and discovers the whole world at the same time. This is the story of a happy family at sea.Remembering Slocum and his own grandfather, a Cape Ho.…

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