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  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Tegucigalpa is the capital of and largest city in Honduras. Hondurans in general, and people familiar with the city, shorten Tegucigalpa to "Tegus", while most locals actually use the full name.  ...

Long before sugar and slaves made Jamaica Britain’s most valuable colony, its conquest sparked conflicts with European powers and opened vast tropical spaces to English exploitation. Carla Gardina Pestana captures the moment when Cromwell’s plan to take Spain’s American empire altered his revolutionary state’s engagement with the wider world.

CLICK HERE to download the first three chapters from Live! From Death Valley“Eloquently written, Soennichsen’s book is a triumph of reportage reminiscent of McPhee.” —Publishers Weekly* A compelling narrative about one of the most mysterious places on Earth by acclaimed nonfiction...

Whether you are planning a trip along Utah's Scenic Byway 12, or you are just reading for sheer pleasure, this book will provide entertaining reading to anyone who wants to learn more about the history, culture, and natural beauty that surrounds Utah's Scenic Byway 12. Traveling along Utah's...

For more than seventy years Montanans and tourists have pulled over to enjoy reading the state’s roadside historical and geological markers. The brainchild of gifted storyteller Bob Fletcher, the original signs told colorful stories of Montana's Indians and pioneers; the signs have since been expanded...

Of all the island groups in the outer Pacific none surpass the Fijis in their rare combination of beautiful scenery and interesting natives. The islands are upon the opposite side of the world from England, for the meridian of 180° passes through the centre of the group crossing the island of Taviuni......

Reveals the man behind the mask—the triumphs and failures of one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of hockey In the early 1970s, a young Patrick Roy laced up his hockey skates for the very first time, like thousands of other kids. More than 30 years later, his indomitable will to...

Saint Kitts and Nevis Travel Guide - Tiki Travel The Tiki Travel guides use the text from WikiTravel.org, a complete and reliable worldwide travel guide written and edited by Wikitravellers from around the globe. An active table of contents enables users to jump directly to the section selected....

With traditions, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Dodgers fan should know. This guide to all things Dodgers covers the team’s history in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, the incredible legacy of Jackie Robinson, memories from Ebbets...

The Big 50: San Francisco Giants is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Giants the Giants. Experienced Bay-area sportswriter Daniel Brown recounts the living history of the Giants, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: San Francisco Giants brilliantly brings...

In this revised and expanded edition, Los Angeles Times writer Mark Heisler investigates the 45-year history of the Los Angeles Lakers and unveils a pattern of pampered and/or misguided players, megalomaniacal executives, and owners whose obsessive drives for championships and attention combined to...

Revealing how an obscure young assistant coach, in less than a decade, progressed to become a head coach, general manager, league commissioner, and controlling partner of the Oakland Raiders franchise, this biography pays tribute to the late Al Davis. Contrary to Davis’s notoriously quirky and reclusive...

Highlighting feature articles, profiles, and game stories of Oklahoma Sooners football—one of the most elite programs in collegiate sports—this nostalgic compilation details the history of the team. Remarkable coaches, great players, national championships, devoted fans, and memorable moments...

Most Golden State Warriors fans have attended a game at Oracle Arena, marveled at Stephen Curry's effortless shots, and remember where they were when the team won the 2015 NBA championship. But only real fans watched all 73 wins in the 2015-16 season, know where the Warriors played when they first...