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Amid a series of road trips across West Texas, Darden Smith—Austin-based musician, author, and creative—found himself writing songs at the wheel and taking Polaroid photographs of the stark and ghostly terrain. Inspired by the spirit of the landscape, Smith scribbled his observations in a notebook and found new life in old lyrics—and between the prose, the music, and the Polaroid images he captured with his camera, Western Skies came vividly to life. This beautifully designed and collectible book combines everything Smith captured and created during his travels.

Ein ausgiebiges Sonnenbad am Strand nehmen, am Meer entlang flanieren, in den Bergen wandern, die Skipiste in einem Affenzahn herunter jagen, eine exotische Flora und Fauna erleben, im Großstadtdschungel shoppen, in einem gemütlichen Altstadtcafé sitzen, architektonische Meisterwerke bewundern und die asiatische und indianische Kultur hautnah erfahren – was klingt wie das mehrwöchige Programm eines Globetrotters oder ein utopischer Traum, wird für Sie mit nur einer Reise wahr.

Chaque année, des hommes, femmes et enfants disparaissent dans les forêts et espaces naturels américains dans des circonstances inexpliquées, parfois en l'espace d'un instant. Certains sont, heureusement, retrouvés mais ce n'est parfois que le début du mystère, car ils livrent des récits étranges. Mais il y a pire : des personnes portées disparues sont découvertes décédées dans des conditions obscures. Le plus terrifiant concerne la proportion de citoyens américains partis en randonnée ou à la chasse et qu'on ne revoit plus jamais.

Seduced by the government’s offer of 320 acres per homesteader, Americans and Europeans rushed to Montana and the Dakotas to fulfill their own American dream in the first decade of the twentieth century. Raban’s stunning evocation of the harrowing, desperate reality behind the homesteader’s dream strips away the myth—while preserving the romance—that has shrouded our understanding of our own heartland.

In 1996, Patterson Hood recruited friends and fellow musicians in Athens, Georgia, to form his dream band: a group with no set lineup that specialized in rowdy rock and roll. The Drive-By Truckers, as they named themselves, grew into one of the best and most consequential rock bands of the 21st century, a great live act whose songs deliver the truth and nuance rarely bestowed on Southerners, so often reduced to stereotypes. Where the Devil Don’t Stay tells the band’s unlikely story not chronologically but geographically. 

Since as early as the 1700s, New Orleans has been a city filled with sin and vice. Those first pioneering citizens of the Big Easy were thieves, vagabonds, and criminals of all kinds. By the time Louisiana fell under American control, New Orleans had become a city of debauchery and corruption camouflaged by decadence. Tales in this volume include that of the notorious axman who plagued the streets of the Crescent City in the early 1900s and Kate Townsend, a prostitute who was murdered by her own lover, a man who later was awarded her inheritance. 

An unforgettable journey through the grandiose natural landscape of the Rocky Mountains, across Canada from the Atlantic east coast to the Pacific beach. You will experience the mighty water masses of Niagara Falls, the luxury train "The Canadian" and multicultural cities. Halifax, Ville de Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls, The Canadian, Canadian Rockies and Vancouver.

A journey through the unique land of the Maya and Aztecs. Accompanied by a speaker, begin your journey in Mexico City. The vibrant metropolis with numerous monuments, such as the Templo Mayor, is the starting point of the 7-day trip. Mexico City, Xochimilco, Acapulco, Palenque, Agua Azul, Uxmal, Merida, Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cancun, Chapala, Tonala, Tequilla and Copper Canyon.

Die wunderbare Naturschönheit der Nationalparks, der reizvolle Highway No.1 oder San Francisco, dass schon zu Goldgräberzeiten eine besonderen Anziehungskraft hatte - das "California Feeling und der Reiz der unglaublichen Vielfalt des Landes ist allgegenwärtig. Von der schönen Küstenstadt San Diego geht die Route zu drei sehr unterschiedlichen Nationalparks: Joshua Tree Nationalpark, dem "Wonderland of Rocks“, die einsame Wüstenlandschaft des Death Valley und zum grünen Paradies des Yosemite Nationalparks mit seinen steilen Felswänden und tosenden Wasserfällen.

We'll continue the discussions we started in Part I, highlighting the history of the buildings, how they were built, and who bankrolled the projects—then we'll conclude with a look at some of the very modern elements that characterize the new museums of today. Starting at the National Gallery of Art East building, we’ll walk down the Mall towards the Washington Monument and we'll end the tour at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture—a stunning museum and one of the newest in DC.

The National Mall in Washington, DC, is home to the world-renowned Smithsonian Museums and millions of visitors each year come to view the vast collections held here—however—they rarely look at the OUTSIDE of the buildings, and most know very little of the history of this place called the National Mall. BrightPath Tours would like to change that! With Part I of our Walk Around the National Mall, we will stop at each of the buildings on the South side of the Mall and we'll discuss a variety of topics that includes the history of each site.

Der junge Student Martin Seiwert begibt sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise: Er besucht in Kanada die Dene-Indianer, einen der letzten freien Ureinwohner-Stämme Nordamerikas. Auf seinem Weg quer durch das Land lernt Seiwert hautnah die Kultur, Bräuche und Legenden der Dene kennen und berichtet in diesem eindrucksvollen Mix aus Reportage und Reisebericht von seinen Erfahrungen auf diesem vielleicht spannendsten und lehrreichsten Trip seines Lebens.

Straight out of Joshua Tree, California, Desert Oracle is “The Voice of the Desert”: a field guide to the strange tales, singing sand dunes, sagebrush trails, artists and aliens, authors and oddballs, ghost towns and modern legends, musicians and mystics, scorpions and saguaros, out there in the sand. Desert Oracle is your companion at a roadside diner, around a campfire, in your tent or cabin (or high-rise apartment or suburban living room) as the wind and the coyotes howl outside at night.

Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really created in the East Bay? Bay Curious brings you the answers to these questions and much more through fun and fascinating deep-dives into hidden gems of Bay Area trivia, history, and culture. Based on the award-winning KQED podcast of the same name, Bay Curious brings a fresh eye to some of its most popular pieces and expands to cover stories unique to this book.

A historian shares strange-but-true stories of the city and its unsolved mysteries, from the nineteenth century to today. From Chicago historian Adam Selzer, expert on all of the Windy City's quirks and oddities, comes a compelling anthology of forty unsolved mysteries from the 1800s to the modern day. Among many other topics, he explores what really started the great Chicago fire; who was the first "automobile murderer;" the identity of the Tylenol killer; and whether there was actually a vampire slaying at Rosehill Cemetery.

In 1867, John Muir set out on foot to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of his adventures as he traipsed from Kentucky southward to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, on a similar whim, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman recreated Muir's journey to see for himself how nature has fared since Muir's time. Channeling Muir, he uses humor, keen observation, and a deep love of place to celebrate the South's natural riches.

På en rejse gennem USA interviewer to danske journalister seks fremtrædende amerikanere i håb om at komme ind under overfladen på det mytiske og flimrende drømmeland.

The wonderful natural beauty of the national parks, the scenic Highway No. 1 or San Francisco, which already had a special attraction in the gold rush days - the "California feeling" and the appeal of the incredible diversity of the country is omnipresent. From the beautiful coastal city of San Diego, the route goes to three very different national parks: Joshua Tree National Park, the "Wonderland of Rocks", the lonely desert landscape of Death Valley and the green paradise of Yosemite National Park with its steep rock faces and thundering waterfalls.

Welcome to BrightPathTours tour of LaFayette Square! On this tour, you'll see some of the earliest formal residences built in Washington, DC, and we’ll talk about some of the buildings that are long gone as well as many of the people—famous and notorious—who lived here. The tour starts near the White House, at Blair House, the President's 70,000-square-foot guest house! If you think that's impressive, wait 'til you hear some of the stories of the people who lived and worked here—all "Social Influencers" of their time! Join us as we walk all the way around this historic square.

If you're visiting DC and don't have a lot of time for a tour, try one of BrightPathTours mini-tours. They're under an hour but they pack plenty of history, stories, and intriguing tidbits! This tour of the President's Neighbors is made up of only three stops but we’re visiting three of the most imposing and historic buildings in Washington, DC: the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the White House, and the United States Treasury Building.