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1	Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why more books like this by Laurence Gonzales add to wishlist In Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales combines hard science and powerful storytelling to illuminate the mysteries of survival, whether in the wilderness or in meeting any of life's great challenges. This gripping narrative, the first book to describe the art and science of survival, will change the way you see your world. see all copies from $3.26! new only from $9.50! \| SVS
2	The Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks more books like this by Susan Casey add to wishlist Susan Casey was a journalist who became enthralled with the world of the great white shark after seeing a BBC documentary on the subject. She spent three weeks in the forbidding waters around the Farallon Islands (aka "the devil's teeth") just off the coast of San Francisco, where the sharks go every fall to prey on the hapless sea lions that live ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World more books like this by Bob Sehlinger add to wishlist This "unofficial" (i.e. unbiased) assessment of Disney World, updated for 2002, offers concise descriptions of its various theme parks, along with area hotels, for the visitor. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vanuatu more books like this by J Maarten Troost add to wishlist A rip-roaringly funny account of life in the farthest corners of the world, "Getting Stoned with Savages" again reveals the wry appreciation of the absurd and infectious joy of discovery that make Troost one of the most engaging and original travel writers around. see all copies from $3.69! new only from $5.74! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Kid Who Climbed Everest: The Incredible Story of a 23-Year-Old's Summit of Mt. Everest more books like this by Bear Grylls add to wishlist Author featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show See the author's interview with Oprah: http: //www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200701/tows_past_20070131.jhtml THE KID WHO CLIMBED EVEREST is a tale of courage and determination. Bear's quest for funding for his expedition, his seventy days on Everest's southeast face, and a narrow brush with death after a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| SVS
6	Natural Disasters more books like this by Patrick Leon Abbott add to wishlist This book focuses on how the normal processes of the Earth concentrate their energies and deal heavy blows to humans and their structures. It is concerned with how the natural world operates and, in so doing, kills and maims humans and destroys their works. Throughout the book, certain themes are maintained: energy sources underlying disasters; ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.43! \| first editions \| SVS
7	K2, the Savage Mountain: The Classic True Story of Disaster and Survival on the World's Second Highest Mountain more books like this by Charles Houston, Robert H Bates, Jim Wickwire (Foreword by) add to wishlist Then on the descent, tragedy struck, and how they made it back to safety is renowned in the annals of climbing. "K2 - The Savage Mountain" captures this sensational tale with an unmatched power that has earned this book its place as one of the classics of mountaineering literature. see all copies from $2.50! new only from $2.50! \| SVS
8	Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others more books like this by Bill McMillon add to wishlist A book for anyone who is looking for short-term working vacations that offer no pay but plenty of personal enrichment and an opportunity to serve others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Pillars of Hercules more books like this by Paul Theroux add to wishlist Theroux narrates a year-long trek around the coast of the Mediterranean. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA Petbook more books like this by AAA Publishing add to wishlist Get the scoop on pet-friendly hotels and attractions, border crossing procedures, animal clinics, and packing suggestions from Traveling with your Pet: The AAA PetBook. Updated annually, the AAA PetBook features more than 13,000 hotels and campgrounds in the United States and Canada that accept pets. Practical tips on border crossings, what to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.57! \| SVS
11 view cover	Cry of the Kalahari more books like this by Mark Owens add to wishlist After spending seven years in the Kalahari Desert, the authors provide a beautiful documentary examining wildlife in the Kalahari. Their adventure is the focus of a National Geographic special for television airing in January insert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Touching the Void more books like this by Joe Simpson add to wishlist This is the true story of friends Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, two experienced mountain climbers who met tragedy and triumph in the Andes. At the 21,000-foot peak of the mountain, Joe Simpson slipped and fell off an ice ledge, breaking his leg in the process. Although Simon Yates struggled to save Simpson, a harsh blizzard, and the fact that his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific more books like this by J Maarten Troost add to wishlist When the author's wife was posted to the small island nation of Kiribati in the South Pacific, their culture shock was extreme. Expecting a Gauguin-esque paradise, they actually found a hot, filthy, polluted, isolated, and forgotten place with almost no amenities. After two years of battling bureaucracy and, often, simply trying to find something ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Looking for a Ship more books like this by McPhee add to wishlist McPhee writes about the 42-day voyage of a merchant ship, from Charleston, South Carolina to the west coast of South America. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Lois on the Loose: One Woman, One Motorcycle, 20,000 Miles Across the Americas more books like this by Lois Pryce add to wishlist Pryce spent her weekdays working at the BBC stuck in a career rut, but she also led a parallel life as a biker with overwhelming wanderlust. Follow her hilarious adventures as she travels by motorcycle from Alaska to the southernmost tip of Argentina. see all copies from $11.11! new only from $11.43! \| SVS
16 view cover	The World's Most Dangerous Places more books like this by Robert Young Pelton add to wishlist Pelton's book is a choice travel guide for the adventurer looking for more than umbrellas in their drinks when they go abroad. In this compilation of statistics, anecdotes, and advice, Robert Young Pelton informs readers of where all the hot spots--i.e. war zones--are, to how to get around in them, and how to get back out in one piece. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die more books like this by Michael Bright add to wishlist Tourists, nature lovers, and even armchair travelers will discover hours of pleasurable reading in this huge compendium of world-famous sites. They'll also find a wealth of ideas for their next vacation trip, from the magnificent Angel Falls in the Venezuelan rain forest to the fiery volcanic Mediterranean island of Stromboli. Hundreds of full ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.07! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Birnbaum's Walt Disney World: Expert Advice from the Inside Source more books like this by Wendy Lefkon (Editor), Jill Safro (Editor), Michael Farmer (Designer) add to wishlist The one-and-only, official, up-to-the-minute insider's guide to America's most popular travel destination is newly updated to include the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2009. It also contains valuable coupons to make planning a family vacation even better. Full color. Consumable. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.97! \| SVS
19 view cover	Search in Secret India more books like this by Paul Dr Brunton add to wishlist The late Paul Brunton was one of the twentieth century's greatest explorers of and writers on the spiritual traditions of the East. A Search in Secret India is the story of Paul Brunton's journey around India, living among yogis, mystics and gurus, some of whom he found convincing, others not. He finally finds the peace and tranquility which come ... see all copies from $8.50! new only from $13.44! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Where to Retire: America's Best and Most Affordable Places more books like this by John Howells add to wishlist Find up-to-the-minute information on housing costs, recreation, climate, health care, and safety for more than 150 affordable, comfortable and stimulating retirement locations from the Pacific Northwest to Florida. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Kon-Tiki more books like this by Thor Heyerdahl add to wishlist Photographs illustrate the author's account of his voyage from Peru to Tahiti on a balsa raft to test a theory concerning the origins of the Polynesian race. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Retirement Without Borders: How to Retire Abroad in Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, Costa Rica, Panama, and Other Sunny Foreign Places (and the Secret to Making It Happen Without Stress) more books like this by Barry Golson add to wishlist Journalist and author Golson offers this comprehensive, engaging, and hugely practical guide for retiring abroad for the more than 70 million baby boomers retiring in the next 10 years. see all copies from $8.87! new only from $9.70! \| SVS
23 view cover	Last Flight Out: True Tales of Adventure, Travel, and Fishing more books like this by Randy Wayne White add to wishlist Whether he's looking for wild orangutans on Borneo or diving off the coast of South Africa, the author of "Batfishing in the Rainforest" is one of America's most adventurous travelers. Now he's back with a brand-new collection of essays on his latest excursions. see all copies from $4.33! new only from $8.79! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Himalaya more books like this by Michael Palin add to wishlist Michael Palin's travel books have repeatedly topped the bestseller lists. In this book he is back at his adventurous best tie-ing in with a major BBC TV series. The book/series will travel through many countries little known to the West, providing opportunities for Palinesque adventures to please the large and loyal audience who followed" 80 Days, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.53! \| first editions
25 view cover	Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea more books like this by Frank DeLaney add to wishlist In a gripping, absorbing narrative that highlights one mans outstanding fortitude and sense of duty, acclaimed bestselling author Delaney tells the full story of the S.S. "Flying Enterprise" and its captains unmatched bravery in the face of a violent storm. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.26! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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