Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Fourteen startling visions of yesterday, today, and tomorrow from the six-time winner of the Hugo Award Frontiers can be found in all directions. Frontiers of time and space, as well as frontiers of courage, devotion, love, hate, and the outer limits of the human spirit. This outstanding collection of stories by one of science fiction's premier talents spans the length and breadth of history and the universe, while exploring thought-provoking new...
Author
Series
Tafiti volume 1
Physical Desc
71 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Tafiti, el pequeño suricato, anhela descubrir lo que hay tras la misteriosa colina que se ve a lo lejos. ¿Es verdad que no hay nada más allá, como le ha contado su abuelo? ¡Tafiti quiere verlo por sí mismo! Así que se escapa de casa a escondidas y emprende un largo viaje hacia la colina alta. Por el camino, se tropieza con todo tipo de peligros, pero también encuentra un verdadero amigo. Entonces, se da cuenta de que el viaje al fin del mundo...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In his early thirties Justin Alexander Shetler quit his job at a tech startup and set out on a global journey: across the United States by motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained him a devoted following who lived vicariously through his...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Will has no choice. His father drags him along on a wilderness adventure in the footsteps of legendary explorers Lewis and Clark--whether he likes it or not. All the while, Will senses that something about this trip isn't quite right. Along the journey, Will meets fascinating strangers and experiences new thrills, including mountain cliffs, whitewater rapids, and a heart-hammering bear encounter. It is a journey into the soul of America's past, and...
Author
Physical Desc
517 pages (large print) : map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the vein of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, a riveting work of narrative nonfiction centering on the unsolved disappearance of an American backpacker in India--one of at least two dozen tourists who have met a similar fate in the remote and storied Parvati Valley. For centuries, India has enthralled westerners looking for an exotic getaway, a brief immersion in yoga and meditation, or in rare cases, a true pilgrimage to find spiritual revelation....
Author
Series
Physical Desc
348 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
The follow up to 1000 Ultimate Experiences is Lonely Planet's collection of the world's most exciting adventures. For armchair travelers and adrenalin junkies , 1000 Ultimate Adventures rouses you to explore the world on foot, by bike, motor vehicle or horse; 100 themed lists w. inspirational text, perfect for browsing; over 140 beautiful images.
Author
Physical Desc
94 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
40 slow adventures by boat, bike, foot and train. Take time to connect with the world as you embark on 40 slow adventures. Each of these journeys are on foot, bike, boat or train, allowing you to take in the history, absorb the landscape and meet extraordinary people along the way. Whether you roam the 'Rose City' of Petra, feel the magic of the Great Stones Way or sail back in time on the River Nile, these journeys, illustrated step-by-step through...
Looking for an older book we don’t have?
Printed books not owned by Santa Fe Public Library that were released more than 6 months ago can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. Limit: 3 per calendar month.
Looking for a newer item we don’t have?
Suggest the library purchase a new book, DVD, audiobook, or music CD through your account. Limit: 10 active requests at a time. Submit Purchase Suggestion