America Adventure

After almost four decades of life on the road, Charles Kuralt has visited every corner of the country, sharing with us his fascinating encounters with the people he's met along the way. Now in Charles Kuralt's Summer, he douses the heat with breezy tales of our most extraordinary summer celebrations.

With his Pulitzer Prize-winning Annals of the Former World, John McPhee explores not only the richly varied surface of the United States, but the geological wonders hidden deep beneath our feet. In this final book of the series, he embarks on a fascinating journey across the basement of the continent - the land masses forming Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and thereabouts - with a professor and geochronologist acting as a guide.

In this episode of Traveling the United States we take you through the great state of Alaska. Hear about places to visit, how to get there, where to stay, and what to do. We take the guesswork out of traveling for you, so sit back and enjoy all that Alaska has to offer. It may surprise you!

Death on the River of Doubt takes listeners inside the thrilling journey that unfolded as Theodore Roosevelt and his companions navigated the Amazonian River of Doubt through an unforgiving and unpredictable jungle. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seemed that not everyone would make it out alive.

Special delivery: Danger! When Stanley's mother needs the secret ingredient for a special recipe, Stanley mails himself to Mexico to track down its mysterious maker. But when a band of spies threatens to steal the secret, Stanley's simple trip becomes a race against an opponent that even a flat boy like himself can't slip past!!

The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime. Pretty soon, they find themselves in a real tight spot...even for a flat boy like Stanley!

The Queen Ziara has been poisoned by yellow beetle juice! The new King Jason has to lead The Blue Knights on a dangerous quest to America, to get the maple syrup antidote. Lots of beasts and monsters stand in their way!

"Dagli Appennini alle Ande" è il penultimo e il più lungo ed articolato dei racconti mensili del "Cuore" di Edmondo De Amicis. Marco, da Genova, s'imbarca alla volta di Buenos Aires per raggiungere sua madre, emigrata in Argentina per lavoro. La madre, ammalata, rifiuta di farsi curare; nel frattempo Marco compie un viaggio lungo e apparentemente senza speranza, sulle tracce dei vari spostamenti della famiglia presso cui sua madre è a servizio; da Buenos Aires Marco si sposta verso l'interno fino ai piedi delle Ande.

RV Living Full Time will help you transition smoothly from a boring life at home to the adventure of a lifetime on the open road. At first, it may all feel overwhelming, but this audiobook will help get you properly prepared for the next big chapter in your life.

The Oak Island Enigma is a gripping history of the mystery of Oak Island and its "Money Pit". It details the early discoveries: the shaft with its platforms, the drainage tunnels from the ocean that fill the shaft with sea water, the many attempts to find what the construction hides and protects.

This is the solution for your communication problems when you travel to English-speaking countries and also to the rest of the world. You can access the phrase you need by using a clickable table of contents that will lead you to the topic you are looking for such as bank, bar, boutique, bus travel, business meetings, cafe, car accidents, car rental, and more.

The project that Kuralt was working on when he died was An American Moment with Charles Kuralt, a series of brief television essays about the people, places, and ideas that define the national spirit: the man who handcrafts the President's shoes; the origin of buffalo wings; Paul Bunyan's hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota; the Pony Express Museum; Pike Place Market in Seattle; Ferris wheels; and more.

Mexico City is not a new place. Mexico City instead has much in common with cities like London, Delhi or Cairo in the East in that it is an ancient city dating back centuries before the arrival of Colombus in Hispañola. For, while much (including the name) has changed, Mexico City is the mighty Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec Empire and the great American metropolis of the Spanish Empire. There has been no break in occupation, and despite much devastation, the city was never fully destroyed.

Have you longed for adventure, freedom, and fun while living a relaxing and stress-free life? RV Living has all of the answers as to how you can make this dream a reality. You don't have to be tied down to a single job or location for the rest of your life. You can make your own decision in choosing where you live and traveling when you want. More people than ever are ditching the boring 9-5 lifestyle and making the choice to live the life they desire. You can be a part of the growing RV movement!

The United States is full of natural wonders, but few remain unspoiled by man as much as Yosemite National Park: a 750,000 square acre park near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Despite being inhabited by people for nearly 3,000 years, the relatively remote spot helped ensure that even as America expanded west, the Yosemite area avoided being settled or exploited like so many other areas on the frontier.

From the best-selling book On The Road With Charles Kuralt, these classic stories represent Kuralt's defining, and perhaps finest, work. Never before released on audio, this collection ensures that his unforgettable voice will be heard by generations to come.

Throughout his almost four decades of life on the road, Charles Kuralt has introduced us to people and places that have warmed our hearts. Now in Charles Kuralt's Spring, he disposes with winter's chill by recounting some of the most miraculous rites of spring he has witnessed over the years.

Diesmal bringt das magische Baumhaus Anne und Philipp an den Fuß eines Berges in Peru. In der Nähe lebende Bauern erzählen ihnen von einem gestohlenen Babylama, und die Geschwister versprechen, das Tier zu seinen Besitzern zurückzubringen. Doch der Weg ist tückisch: Die Suche nach dem Kleinen führt die Kinder in die geheimnisvolle Inka-Stadt Machu Picchu. Ob ihnen die Lama-Legende helfen kann, das junge Tier sicher nach Hause zu bringen?

A Florida boat tour is a short ride, usually two hours or less, where you and your fellow passengers learn something new about Florida history, ecology or wildlife from a spirited and helpful guide while gliding across supple, sun filled waters. You may see dolphins, manatees, turtles, alligators, and more. Cruise past famous and infamous homes, Indian mounds, and ancient cypress trees where diving birds sit on branches spreading their wings to let them dry. A boat tour is a floating adventure with friends. Boarding a pontoon boat is easy, involving a short ramp or some steps.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or casting your first line, Top Fishing Escapes in the U.S. is the perfect audio guide to ignite your passion for fishing. Journey through America’s most breathtaking fishing destinations, uncover expert tips, and master techniques that turn every trip into an unforgettable adventure. From the tranquil lakes of the Midwest to the vibrant shores of the Gulf of Mexico, this audiobook is packed with inspiration and practical advice for anglers of all levels.