In the wake of her mother's death, Cheryl Strayed's family scattered and her marriage was destroyed. Four years later, twenty-six years old with nothing to lose, Cheryl made the decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert to Washington State - alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker and the trail was little more than an idea. But it was a promise of piecing back together a life that had come undone.

Following his return to America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The "AT" offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes--and to a writer with Bryson's comic genius, it also provides endless opportunities to test his own powers of ineptitude and to witness the majestic silliness...

An exploration of Colombia, covering the country's geography, politics, economy, history, and culture.

"An overview of the people, history, geography and economy of the state of Israel."--From source other than the Library of Congress

This book examines the geography, culture, history, and people of Australia.

Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Ecuador. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.

Can one book really change the world? A handwritten manuscript by Marco Polo in 1288 did. Polo, son of a wealthy Italian merchant, wrote about his incredible experiences traveling to China with his father and uncle on a trade expedition, and also about his adventures as an envoy of Kublai Khan, the ruler of most of China.

Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Peru. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.

Nicaragua is the largest Central American country by area, covering more than 50,000 square miles (130,000 sq. km). There's a lot to discover about Nicaragua!

"Discover the city of temples, video games, manga, and cosplay with this graphic Tokyo travel guide!"--Amazon.com