You've won an amazing destination party for your birthday in the jungle. It's going to be a campout and scavenger hunt, with just a party planner and tour guide as your chaperones. No parents! But things don't go according to plan when your plane crashes and you discover that your 'tour guide' is really Guy Dangerous, and your 'party planner' is Scarlett Fox. Depending on the choices you make, you will reach safety in time to enjoy your party - or you will be kidnapped and held for ransom, buying Guy and Scarlett time to make off with the golden idol!
David is not looking forward to trekking though a muddy, mosquito-infested jungle with his mother, a wildlife photographer. As the trek continues, he finds it isn't as bad as he thought it would be. He makes an unexpected new friend and learns about the differences in daily life, in a culture removed from his own.
Written by the founders of HoneyTrek.com, this inspiring book reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel. In these informative pages, Mike and Anne Howard--officially the World's Longest Honeymooners and founders of the acclaimed travel blog HoneyTrek--whisk you away to journeys of a lifetime. Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for intrepid couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any couple--no matter their age or budget. Chapters are organized by type of destination (for example, beaches, mountains, and deserts) to help travelers discover new places and experiences based on their interests. Each entry focuses on a specific region, getting to the essence of each locale and its one-of-a-kind offerings. The authors reveal the best time to visit, the best places to stay, and recommended activities--each with their own adventure rating to illustrate level of intensity. Special features include funny and insightful stories from the Howards' own adventures, expert advice from other renowned traveling couples, and tips to increase the romance and excitement at each destination. A large map shows every location covered in the book, and each entry has a locator map depicting the city and country. Both entertaining and informative, this book is an invaluable resource and inspiration for a lifetime of travel.
In this intense sequel to CrossFire, Sara Connor barely escaped the ruins of the Cortez drug empire with her life. All she wants now is to figure her life out and find sanctuary in Miami. But the enemy is back and they're bringing a firestorm to the homeland. Guaranteed fiction!
Dad has a daily planner. Mom has an appointment book. Now children can have the Eyewitness Organizer. The diary, address book, and booklets of information help with schoolwork and make schooltime and freetime fun !
A close-up look at the contradictions and wonders of the modern zoo Orangutans swing from Kevlar-lined fire hoses. Giraffes feast on celebratory birthday cakes topped with carrots instead of candles. Hi-tech dinosaur robots growl among steel trees, while owls watch animated cartoons on old television sets. In American Zoo, sociologist David Grazian takes us on a safari through the contemporary zoo, alive with its many contradictions and strange wonders. Trading in his tweed jacket for a zoo uniform and a pair of muddy work boots, Grazian introduces us to zookeepers and animal rights activists, parents and toddlers, and the other human primates that make up the zoo's social world. He shows that in a major shift away from their unfortunate pasts, American zoos today emphasize naturalistic exhibits teeming with lush and immersive landscapes, breeding programs for endangered animals, and enrichment activities for their captive creatures. In doing so, zoos blur the imaginary boundaries we regularly use to separate culture from nature, humans from animals, and civilization from the wild. At the same time, zoos manage a wilderness of competing priorities—animal care, education, scientific research, and recreation—all while attempting to serve as centers for conservation in the wake of the current environmental and climate-change crisis. The world of the zoo reflects how we project our own prejudices and desires onto the animal kingdom, and invest nature with meaning and sentiment. A revealing portrayal of comic animals, delighted children, and feisty zookeepers, American Zoo is a remarkable close-up exploration of a classic cultural attraction.
Turn off the virtual and return to the actual. In a world of virtual reality, virtual friends, and digital anonymity, there are still those who enjoy playing real games with real people. No matter how complex a video game may be there is no substitute for face-to-face interaction with friends around a table full of fun and playful game elements. And there is nothing more iconic to tabletop games than dice: plain dice, colorful dice, tiny dice with dots, polyhedral dice, lawn dice, and many other shapes and types of dice are an important part of the generation of chance elements that make games surprising and exciting. In this book, you will find 36 brand new games that use all kinds of dice in a variety of standard and unique ways. So, grab some friends, pull out a great big bag of colorful dice, play some games, and make some actual memories.
Tommy doesn't feel so good. His nose doesn't work right and his throat tickles. Then he gets really bad news: He's caught a bug. Now he and his friends have to find it so they can let it go. But in the meantime, will Tommy survive his parent's remedies of cod-liver oil and old-country soup complete with chicken feet? Find the answer in this original Rugrats story.
It’s hard to beat the satisfaction of traveling on foot – settling into a steady rhythm, surrounded by incredible scenery, with the freedom to stop wherever takes your fancy. This endlessly rewarding – and sustainable – activity is joyously celebrated in Hike, which reveals 125 of the most scenic and spectacular walking trails across the globe. It’s the ultimate inspiration for exploring under your own steam: ramble along coastal paths in Europe, scale soaring mountain peaks in Africa and trek through amber-hued canyons in North America. Compiled by a team of outdoor enthusiasts, this book is packed with ideas for your next hiking trip. Awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each trail will have you itching to get walking, while handy maps, elevation profiles, and practical information – including things like distance and total elevation gain – will help you plan the nitty-gritty of your trip. We’ve also included the best places to explore en route – whether that’s lunch spots, epic viewpoints, or nearby must-see sights – as well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a trail. Hike is your ticket to the adventure of a lifetime. Inside Hike, you will find: - Practical top tips for getting the most out of each hike - including recommended stops, viewpoints en route, and how to make the hike shorter/longer depending on how much time you have. - Organized Chapters: Hikes are arranged within each chapter geographically, and include the distance and total ascent to help readers to find a suitable route. - Includes maps and elevation profiles - Covers 125 hikes, from straightforward day, walks to epic cross-country treks - A carefully curated selection of rides, chosen by hiking and travel experts - Each chapter covers a different continent (North America, Central, and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Asia, Australasia) About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion
