Antarctica, the last place on Earth, is not famous for its cuisine. Yet it is famous for stories of heroic expeditions in which hunger was the one spice everyone carried. At the dawn of Antarctic cuisine, cooks improvised under inconceivable hardships, castaways ate seal blubber & penguin breasts while fantasizing about illustrious feasts, & men seeking the South Pole stretched their rations to the breaking point. Today, Antarctica`s kitchens still wait for provisions at the far end of the planet`s longest supply chain. Scientific research stations serve up cafeteria fare that often offers more sustenance than style. Jason C. Anthony, a veteran of eight seasons in the U.S. Antarctic Program, offers a rare workaday look at the importance of food in Antarctic history & culture. Anthony`s tour of Antarctic cuisine takes us from hoosh (a porridge of meat, fat, & melted snow, often thickened with crushed biscuit) & the scurvy-ridden expeditions of Shackleton & Scott through the twentieth century to his own pre-planned three hundred meals (plus snacks) for a two-person camp in the Transantarctic Mountains. The stories in Hoosh are linked by the ingenuity, good humour, & indifference to gruel that make Anthony`s tale as entertaining as it is enlightening. ...

Map No. 770, Hoosier National Forest in Indiana, at 1:70, 000/1:35, 000 in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.

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From masterful storyteller Sean Taylor & exciting, celebrated graphic artist Jean Jullien, comes the laugh-out-loud tale of Hoot Owl. Hoot Owl is no ordinary owl
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- he`s a master of disguise! & he will use his expert camouflage powers to trick his unsuspecting prey into succumbing to him! Tiny animals of the night.. .beware! But, somehow, Hoot Owl`s prey keeps escaping... Hmmm, perhaps he isn`t quite as masterful as he believes. Will he ever succeed in catching himself some dinner? Hilarity, ridiculousness & very bad costume changes abound in this wildly inventive new title.

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Children can turn the flaps to mix & match Hoot the owl & his forest friends! These pages can be jumbled up to create quirky & funny combinations & mixed-up stories. Matching pairs are rewarded with a complete rhyming verse. Sound repetition & matching through play can help children with mathematical concepts & language at a later age. ...

Join Hoot the owl in this engaging activity book, packed with fun puzzles, games, spot the difference, mazes & colouring!



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In Hope & Glory Stuart Maconie goes in search of the days that shaped the Britain we live in today. Taking one event from each decade of the 20th century, he visits the places where history happened & still echoes down the years. Stuart goes to Orgreave & Windsor, Wembley & Wootton Bassett, assembling a unique cast of Britons from Sir Edmund Hillary to Sid Vicious along the way. It`s quite a trip, full of sex & violence & the occasional scone & jigsaw. From pop stars to politicians, Suffragettes to punks, this is a journey around Britain in search of who we are. ...

Todorov`s contention is that totalitarianism imposed itself because, more than any other political system, it fed on people`s need for the absolute: it promised to endow life with meaning by enabling them to take part in the construction of paradise on earth. As a result, millions of people lost their lives in the name of a higher good. Tzvetan Todorov`s brilliantly incisive book examines the history of the past century by analyzing its spectacular political conflicts & by offering moving profiles of individuals who, at great personal cost, resisted the strictures of the communist & Nazi regimes. Hope & Memory is a profound moral & political history by one of the world`s most original thinkers. It confirms how, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the crimes of the past continue to cast long shadows. ...

The sunburst pattern on these baskets is known as the “hope” design. Reflected on the Rwandan flag, this sunburst images stands for the county’s collective hope for a new dawn & brighter future. This design means a lot to the weavers we partner with, as each basket they sell increases their chances for a better life. Style it on a shelf for additional storage or add it to your coffee table for a globally inspired feel. This large bowl is just the right size for a fruit bowl, center piece, or wall hanging. When you purchase these handcrafted goods from Kazi Goods (All Across Africa), you are creating opportunities for men & women across Africa to thrive. It’s that simple. Inspired living, opportunities to thrive. Go ahead, take in your love for the world every day & share in the delight of connecting with African artisans. Kazi Goods reaches deep into rural villages in the developing world & provides training & fair wage jobs that restore dignity & promote self-sufficiency
- the way forward for sustainable development in Africa. They re-invest profits to further expand artisan development through artisan training; by training rural farmers to become artisans who then teach existing craftsmen new techniques to expand markets. in addition, their teams provide education on finance, business management & leadership to empower men & women throughout the entire value chain. Artful craftsmanship that does good. Specifications:- Approx. 12” D x 3.5” H
- Made in Rwanda- Product is made from all natural fibers of sisal & sweet grass- Organic dyes are used to dye the sisal- Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product- Basket has a hang loop on the back for wall décor- Safe to use with food* All products are made by hand with love & vary slightly in color & size. Made only in an ethical, fair trade environment. Handwoven by a cooperative of women located in Rwanda, this one of kind piece takes weeks to complete.

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The sunburst pattern on these baskets is known as the “hope” design. Reflected on the Rwandan flag, this sunburst images stands for the county’s collective hope for a new dawn & brighter future. This design means a lot to the weavers we partner with, as each basket they sell increases their chances for a better life. Style it on a shelf for additional storage or add it to your coffee table for a globally inspired feel. This small bowl is just the right size for a fruit bowl, keys, or wall hanging. When you purchase these handcrafted goods from Kazi Goods (All Across Africa), you are creating opportunities for men & women across Africa to thrive. It’s that simple. Inspired living, opportunities to thrive. Go ahead, take in your love for the world every day & share in the delight of connecting with African artisans. Kazi Goods reaches deep into rural villages in the developing world & provides training & fair wage jobs that restore dignity & promote self-sufficiency
- the way forward for sustainable development in Africa. They re-invest profits to further expand artisan development through artisan training; by training rural farmers to become artisans who then teach existing craftsmen new techniques to expand markets. in addition, their teams provide education on finance, business management & leadership to empower men & women throughout the entire value chain. Artful craftsmanship that does good. Specifications:- Approx. 6” D x 2” H- Made in Rwanda- Product is made from all natural fibers of sisal & sweet grass- Organic dyes are used to dye the sisal- Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product- Basket has a hang loop on the back for wall décor- Safe to use with food* All products are made by hand with love & vary slightly in color & size. Made only in an ethical, fair trade environment. Handwoven by a cooperative of women located in Rwanda, this one of kind piece takes weeks to complete.
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The sunburst pattern on these baskets is known as the “hope” design. Reflected on the Rwandan flag, this sunburst images stands for the county’s collective hope for a new dawn & brighter future. This design means a lot to the weavers we partner with, as each basket they sell increases their chances for a better life. Style it on a shelf for additional storage or add it to your coffee table for a globally inspired feel. This extra large bowl is just the right size for a fruit bowl, center piece, or wall hanging. When you purchase these handcrafted goods from Kazi Goods (All Across Africa), you are creating opportunities for men & women across Africa to thrive. It’s that simple. Inspired living, opportunities to thrive. Go ahead, take in your love for the world every day & share in the delight of connecting with African artisans. Kazi Goods reaches deep into rural villages in the developing world & provides training & fair wage jobs that restore dignity & promote self-sufficiency
- the way forward for sustainable development in Africa. They re-invest profits to further expand artisan development through artisan training; by training rural farmers to become artisans who then teach existing craftsmen new techniques to expand markets. in addition, their teams provide education on finance, business management & leadership to empower men & women throughout the entire value chain. Artful craftsmanship that does good. Specifications:- Approx. 14” D x 4.5” H- Made in Rwanda- Product is made from all natural fibers of sisal & sweet grass- Organic dyes are used to dye the sisal- Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product- Basket has a hang loop on the back for wall décor- Safe to use with food* All products are made by hand with love & vary slightly in color & size. Made only in an ethical, fair trade environment. Handwoven by a cooperative of women located in Rwanda, this one of kind piece takes weeks to complete.
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