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Armchair Travel February 2019
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Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are
by John Kaag
What it is: a combination of an accessible introduction to Friedrich Nietzsche and a contemplative travel memoir that traces John Kaag's travels following Nietzsche's footsteps in the Swiss Alps, both at age 19 and then 17 years later with his family in tow.
Want a taste? "At nineteen, on the summit of Corvatsch, I had no idea how dull the world could sometimes be."
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Babel: Around the World in Twenty Languages
by Gaston Dorren
The celebrated author of ""Lingo"" presents a whistle-stop tour of the world's 20 most-spoken languages, exploring the history, geography, linguistics and cultures that have been shaped by languages and their customs.
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Fodor's England
by Robert Andrews
Presents a travel guide to England, providing recommendations on hotels, restaurants, shopping, local transportation, sightseeing, and nightlife.
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Fodor's 2019 Ireland
by Paul Clements
Provides information for travelers to Ireland, describing transportation, accommodations, restaurants, sightseeing, amusements, landmarks, and shopping throughout the island.
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Frommer's Scotland
by Stephen Brewer
Frommer's Complete Guides are packed with dazzling photos and detailed , opinionated and honest reviews, giving you the low-down on what's worth your trip and what's not. The destinations are broken down into easy to navigate sections and include a full size pull out map to help you plan the perfect trip.
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Frommer's Hawaii 2019
by Martha Cheng
Provides information on accommodations, restaurants, sightseeing, outdoor activities, shopping, and entertainment on the islands.
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Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii
by Karen Anderson
With more than 250 miles of coast, from Kona to Hilo and beyond, the Big Island is lined with beautiful beaches, elegant resorts, coffee farms, waterfalls, and rain forests. It also has history: from Captain Cook's landing site to the rugged Valley of Kings near Waipio. Above it all, snow-capped Mauna Kea contrasts with fiery Mauna Loa, the centerpiece of popular Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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Fodor's Essential Germany
by Joe Baur
A guidebook written by German locals features insider tips to make the most out a visit to Munich, Berlin, the Bavarian Alps and beyond, in a book that includes detailed maps, color photos and concise descriptions.
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Fodor's 2019 Essential Spain
by Lauren Frayer
Provides information for travelers to Spain, describing transportation, accommodations, restaurants, sightseeing, amusements, landmarks, and shopping by region.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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