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Now that the dullish Henry Pulling has left his job with an agreeable pension and a firm handshake, he plans to spend more time weeding his dahlias. Then, for the first time in fifty years, he sees his aunt Augusta at his mother's funeral. Charging into her seventies with florid abandon, not a day of her life wasted, and her future as bright as her brilliant red hair, Augusta insists that Henry abandon his garden, follow her, and hold on tight. With...

In Nov. 1942 a U.S. cargo plane crashed into the Greenland ice cap, the B-17 sent on the search-and-rescue mission got caught in a storm and also crashed, miraculously all nine men aboard surrived. A second rescue operation was launched, but the plane, the Grumman Duck, flew into a storm and vanished. The survivors of the B-17 spent 148 days fighting to stay alive while waiting for rescue by famed explorer Bernt Balchen. Then in 2012 the U.S. Coast...

"The riveting story of one of the greatest but least-known sagas in the history of exploration from David Roberts, the "dean of adventure writing." By 1930, no place in the world was less well explored than Greenland. The native Inuit had occupied the relatively accessible west coast for centuries. The east coast, however, was another story. In August 1930, Henry George Watkins (nicknamed Gino), a 23-year-old explorer, led thirteen scientists and...

Clive Cussler debuted his new series, The Oregon Files, with the incredible adventure of Golden Buddha. Now he follows that triumph with Sacred Stone, a rollicking new tale featuring the enigmatic captain of The Oregon, Juan Cabrillo. In the remote wastes of Greenland, an ancient artifact possessing catastrophic radioactive power is unearthed. But the astounding find puts the world at risk. Caught between two militant factions bent on wholesale slaughter,...

This edition of the Bradt guide to Reykjavik by expert author Andrew Evans combines what to see and do with maps, walking and cycling tours, one-day tour recommendations, historical and cultural perspectives and suggestions for hotels, guest houses, restaurants, cafés and bars as well as detailed information on city transport, shopping, other activities and out-of-town recommendations. It is written in an engaging and colourful style that sets out...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Reykjavík & Southwest Iceland is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Swim the Blue Lagoon and explore Iceland's modern, buzzing capital; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Reykjavik & Southwest Iceland and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Reykjavík & Southwest Iceland: Up-to-date information - all businesses were...

Islandia es el último paraíso natural de Europa, donde la vida tranquila de sus habitantes contrasta con la agitación telúrica de sus más de cuarenta volcanes activos. Un país donde el fuego y el hielo, los glaciares y la lava humeante, se combinan para formar un paisaje único en el mundo. Esta guía ofrece al viajero los mejores consejos para organizar el viaje e información detallada de todos los puntos de imprescindible visita a lo largo...

Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, Frommer's Iceland takes you from world-famous waterfalls to hopping nightclubs and everywhere in between. Frommer's expert Nicholas Gill, an Iceland specialist, knows every inch of the country and is not afraid to tell the truth. With his reliable, straight-shooting advice, you'll be hiking across lava fields, catching the Northern Lights from a hot tub, spotting one of the 20 species of whales that swim in...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Iceland's Ring Road. This trusted travel companion features 5 amazing road trips, from 1-day escapes to 5-day adventures. Marvel at majestic glaciers, discover Reykjavik, and swim in the Blue Lagoon. Get to Iceland, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's Iceland's Ring Road: Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout Itineraries and planning advice to pick the...

Come on a journey around Iceland, from NASA training sites to jaw-dropping waterfalls to capturing the Northern Lights. Iceland may be known for its glaciers and volcanoes, but it's also the world's youngest country (geographically) and home of the world's longest-running Parliament (though admittedly it has gone through a few changes). Virginia Mueller sets out to circle the island nation, hunting auroras on the south shore and marveling at waterfalls...