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Todos llevamos recuerdos de familiares, amigos o mascotas, la intención de este pequeño libro, más allá de querer regresar el tiempo, pretende enamorar a sus lectores con pequeñas historias que incluyen una dosis de costumbres, cultura y vivencias en el corazón de México. Esperamos que lo disfrutes.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Virginia by Ifrah Tariq talks about different bird species found in the state of Virginia. This book offers details about the appearance of the birds, what their habitats look like, and most importantly, different ways to attract these astonishing birds and enjoying their melodious songs while sitting in your backyards. This book will help you to understand the birds' behavior. Before you know it, you will have learned about various bird types and will be ready to identify, and even better, invite them over for a cup of seeds or nuts or fruits.

Peter Ash came home from fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan with claustrophobia due to PTSD. He always needs to move and to have a purpose. When war correspondent Wanda Wyatt is in trouble, Peter jumps at the chance to go to her aid. He arrives in Memphis to find that a truck has been driven into Wanda's house. Someone is clearly determined to drive her from her home by any means necessary. Before he can investigate, Peter finds himself held at gunpoint. Caught between gangsters and whoever is threatening Wanda, he will need his special skills more than ever if he's going to save lives.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Portland, Maine. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with guidance from a local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture.

Shawn Thornton was an unlikely NHL success, to say the least. The Oshawa, Ontario, native was picked late in the OHL and later thought he was being pranked when the Toronto Maple Leafs called him to say he'd been selected in the seventh round of the 1997 NHL draft. After years spent working and maturing in the AHL, Thornton would go on to play fourteen seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers, winning two Stanley Cups along the way.

Atlanta is the only American city to have been destroyed by fire as an act of war, and it has its share of salacious stories. Wealthy felons hosted elaborate parties inside the federal penitentiary. Billionaire bootleggers and murderous rich boys practiced corruption that reached all the way to the White House. Fast, fearless drivers, complete with glamorous reputations and criminal careers, gave rise to auto racing. Join Laurel-Ann Dooley as she navigates the underworld of Atlanta's past filled with kidnapping, bribery, wives hiring hit men, and all sorts of criminal debauchery.

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. 

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit the Greater Piedmont Triad. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other travel books.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit the Southern Atlantic States of the USA. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other travel books.

Do you love nature? Do you love gorgeous nature photos? Have you ever considered traveling to the Joshua Tree National Park? Then you need to see what all the fuss is about and why attendance numbers at Joshua Tree National Park have been skyrocketing. You need to listen to California Destinations Travel Books: Joshua Tree National Park! This mini travel guide provides money saving travel tips for visiting and jaw-dropping, gorgeous photographs of the wildlife, campgrounds, and scenery at Joshua Tree National Park.

Greater than a Tourist: Houston Texas USA by Diana M. Trevino offers the inside scoop on Houston, Texas. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

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.

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.

This audiobook offers an overview of different aspects of Hawaiian and contains a Hawaiian language course at three levels of complexity—basic, intermediate, and advanced together with review material. This is an ideal way to get more out of your trip to Hawaii with a better understanding of both the language and culture after listening to this audiobook.

Are you tired of overpriced supermarket greens and fruits that taste bland? Are you looking for a way to eat healthy and fresh without breaking your wallet? Have you heard of foraging but don’t know if it’s right for you? Foraging brings more benefits than just fresh edibles—it allows you to see nature in a different light and gives you a good bit of exercise, peace of mind, as well as a sense of achievement. And all this without using a cent! If you’re eager to start foraging for edible plants of the Texas in a safe and responsible way, you’ll need this audiobook today!

My well-travelled 1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado turned 50 in 2022, shortly after I turned 70. With more than 100,000 miles under her wheels, the old Eldorado has traversed Labrador, visited the Arctic Circle in the Yukon, and explored most of the isolated roads in northern Ontario and northern Quebec. Along the way there have been one or two roadside mishaps—some amusing, some annoying—but she has always managed to get me home. How would she fare on another epic journey? Somehow, an early season ride to photograph some of Quebec's covered bridges turned into a marathon.

There’s so much to see and do in the San Fernando Valley that you might find it hard to decide where to begin. From movie studio tours, amusement parks, cultural centers, metaphysical spots, a historic mission, hiking trails, huge parks, lovely gardens, restaurants galore, and much, much more, the Valley, as locals call it, is the place for fun. Author Susan Hartzler who grew up there shares the rich history of the area and hidden secrets and personal stories in this exhaustive guide.

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.

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.

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.

Are you planning on going on a vacation in the USA, but don't know where to go? Are you stressed out at work and feel that you need a break? Do you crave an adventure, tour, or relaxing holiday to incredible "undiscovered" destinations in America? If you feel like your daily life is consuming you, take a deep breath. It might be time to take a break from your regular routine and go on a vacation. If the quest to make more money has turned you into a workaholic, chances are you don't have enough time to rest and take a memorable trip.

Paddling a canoe into the sunrise. Watching a child take her first kayak ride with her father. Dodging campfire smoke while burning marshmallows and telling scary stories to wide-eyed kids. These are some of the moments and memories depicted in Summers at the Lake. The essays—often humorous, sometimes tinged with a sweet melancholy—celebrate the people and events marking the progress of the seasons, from the budding of the first leaves of May to their falling, gold and scarlet, in September. These prose poems capture the joy of simple, lakeside living and quiet reflection.

The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,600-mile footpath from Mexico to Canada through the mountains of the West, and Rick sets out for the six-month trek looking forward to being immersed in nature. But once on the trail, he's surprised to find that his fellow humans, when observed and listened to at foot speed, are the more interesting and instructive creatures.

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.

Texas. The Lone Star State. The second-largest state in the country. The 28th state of the union. Texas is a large and beautiful area with a rich history. Have you wondered what the state symbols of Texas are? Which animals call the Texas plains home? How long Texans have been...well, Texans? Find out the answers to all these questions and more inside this family-friendly book! Whether you are on a road trip, a camping trip, or just enjoying a family game night, this book will help you all learn some interesting facts and have fun as a family!

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Birmingham. Greater Than a Tourist - Birmingham Alabama USA by Julie Doss offers the inside scoop on the Magic City. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Palm Springs. Greater Than a Tourist - Palm Springs California USA by Joan Schneider offers the inside scoop on historic Palm Springs. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Welcome to BrightPathTours' mini-tour of LaFayette Park! Our tour begins at the LaFayette Monument, one of five major monuments that honor individuals for their service to America. LaFayette Park has existed from the time the White House was built and four of the monuments here pay tribute to the men who came from France, Poland, and Germany to aid in America's fight for independence. This tour will lead you around this beautiful park while we discuss the many contributions of the men who fought alongside the likes of Henry Knox, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington himself.

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.

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.

The Timberline Trail is an iconic hiking trail circumnavigating Mount Hood in Northern Oregon. Packed with incredible scenery, the journey cuts through gorgeous forests, across volcanic terrain, through glacier-carved canyons, along alpine meadows, and under thundering waterfalls while providing unprecedented views of Mount Hood and the surrounding Cascade Range volcanic peaks. This is the story of a four-day backpacking trip on the Timberline—the day-to-day experience, the highs and the lows, and the awe-inspiring beauty.

The Ellipse is one small area in front of the South Lawn of the White House. Although we don't have to cross a single street, this tour is a BIG challenge. Instead of the open areas similar to the National Mall, this is a very enclosed, highly secured part of DC. We're lucky to be able to tour here! Your host, BrightPath Tours, will lead you through this historic area where we'll see some of DC's lesser-known monuments and memorials, including the Boy Scout Memorial and the Zero Mile Marker.

All French dialects are not the same. The French dialect of Canada has evolved independently for well over a century leading to differences pronunciations, sentence construction and even some work usage. Of course, the culture can be quite different as well. This introductory guide covers French usage in Quebec Canada's largest province by area and second largest by population which is French-speaking, to prepare you for a trip to the region for business or pleasure or simply to further your understanding of French usage and its different dialects.

Eine unvergessliche Reise durch die grandiose Naturlandschaft der Rocky Mountains, quer durch Kanada von der atlantischen Ostküste bis zum Pazifikstrand. Sie erleben die gewaltigen Wassermassen der Niagarafälle, den Luxuszug "The Canadian" und multikulturelle Städte. Halifax, Ville de Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Fälle, "The Canadian", Canadian Rockies, Vancouver.

A stunning, revelatory memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City—an unforgettable pilgrimage to the heart of America across some of our oldest common ground. Neil King Jr.’s desire to walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City began as a whim and soon became an...

Eine Reise durch das einzigartige Land der Maya und Azteken. Begleitet von einem Sprecher beginnen Sie Ihre Reise in Mexiko City. Die pulsierende Metropole mit zahlreichen Baudenkmälern, wie dem Templo Mayor, ist der Ausgangspunkt der 7tägigen Reise. Mexico City, Xochimilco, Acapulco, Palenque, Agua Azul, Uxmal, Merida, Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cancun, Chapala, Tonala, Tequilla, Kupfer Canyon.

Authors Mark Nesbitt and Patty A. Wilson shine a light in the dark corners of Pennsylvania and scare those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From apparitions of fires and soldiers struggling in the cold at Valley Forge, to ghostly children stalking dormitories at Gettysburg College, these stories of strange occurrences are sure to send a chill up your spine. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good listen.

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.

Do you consider yourself a history buff? Do you enjoy discovering interesting facts about the world? Would you love to uncover North Carolina’s riveting and relevant time period? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then you’re a very wise person! This trivia audiobook doesn’t just cover North Carolina’s history and sports, but also its natural wonders, amazing plants and animals, music, movies, and television, and more. With short questions throughout, you can truly test your knowledge and make your listening experience more fun and stimulating!

Joining the California exodus, Charles leaves the Golden State for high adventures in the Great Plains. Landing in Oklahoma City, he decides to check out the food in The Big Friendly by using food delivery apps to see what the city's residents are eating. In this work of gonzo journalism, Charles finds some of the tastiest and most unique dishes he has ever tasted while doing food delivery. It's a quirky, witty, feel-food short listen that will leave your mouth watering! Start laughing now.

If your office building were on fire, would you lock the door and keep working? If you were unhappy with your career, would you pedal a rental commuter bike cross-country to see what else was out there? What if a bloodthirsty axe murderer punched you in the face? Is that the city where you’d start a new business? Jeffrey Tanenhaus makes a lot of questionable decisions in pursuit of a fresh start, but they add up to one wild ride in this true story of the all-American adventure that has everyone talking.