HIT THE ROAD YAK

HIT THE ROAD YAK
Author: Annette Adams
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2015-07-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1312900687

A collection of mysterious, dangerous and you can't get there from here folk-travel stories by fifty writers, both amateur/folk art and professional. One woman travels the earth alone visiting Buddhist monasteries from Sikkim to Milano. 7 "Mercy Burlingame High School" classmates tell their adventure stories...from hippie Hawaii to exotic climbs and to Nepal after the quake. 1960's to 2015 moments of pleasure and terror.

Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book #15

Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book #15
Author: John M. Samson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2015-11-17
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1501115863

This classic crossword series returns with 300 never-before-published puzzles! Simon & Schuster published the first-ever crossword puzzle book in 1924. Now, more than ninety years later, the tradition continues with a brand-new collection of 300 difficult crosswords from expert puzzle constructor, John M. Samson. The Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book #15 is designed with convenience in mind and features perforated pages so you can tear out puzzles individually and work on them on-the-go. This new super-sized book will delight both existing fans and new puzzle enthusiasts as they discover this timeless and unique collection of entertainment. These Thursday- to Sunday-size puzzles are designed to keep you challenged and engaged, so sharpen your pencils and get ready!

Hit the Road, Jack

Hit the Road, Jack
Author: Robert Burleigh
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781419703997

Follows Jack's adventures as he travels around the United States, from New York City to San Francisco.

The Silk Road Score

The Silk Road Score
Author: Cathy L. Patrenos
Publisher: Next Chapter
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2024-04-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Grace and Simon set out on an adventure of a lifetime, traveling overland through a part of the Middle East known as the hippie trail. Heading out of Istanbul, Grace is oblivious to the fact that Simon is smuggling a priceless relic in the belly of their 1968 Volkswagen camper. They hook up and convoy with an eclectic bunch of free spirits, including a British undercover Interpol officer whose attraction to Grace becomes problematic to his investigation. Moving further through exotic lands teeming with the remains of ancient civilizations, drug-generating poppy fields and threatening, proud tribesmen, the group encounters unique societies and experiences, while at the same time discovering each other. But things are not as they appear. What started for Grace as an innocuous, well-planned journey quickly changes into closely guarded secrets, deceit, and murder.

Kazan Thunderbolts

Kazan Thunderbolts
Author: Stuart Slade
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1939335434

The Volga River is the heart of the Russian People and the last line of defense against the German invasion. The Russian Army is fighting desperately to defend against the German onslaught and to hold the last bridgeheads on the west bank of the Volga. But, help is coming. American personnel, supplies and equipment are pouring into Russia and at the head of the flood are the B-17 Flying Fortresses and P-47 Thunderbolts. Together the heavy bombers and their fighter escorts strike at targets deep in the heart of German-occupied Russia. As the great air battles take place, the Luftwaffe pilots realize that their days of air superiority and easy victories are over and they now face a fight just to survive. Meanwhile, as Russians and Americans fight side by side, what began as an uneasy alliance matures into a firm friendship.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2008-07-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1440636370

A beautifully composed journey through music history! Music history is a required course for all music students. Unfortunately, the typical music history book is dry and academic, focusing on rote memorization of important composers and works. This leads many to think that the topic is boring, but bestselling author Michael Miller proves that isn’t so. This guide makes music history interesting and fun, for both music students and older music lovers. • Covers more than Western “classical” music—also includes non-Western music and uniquely American forms such as jazz • More than just names and dates—puts musical developments in context with key historical events

A China Moment

A China Moment
Author: Clare Bagshaw
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2012-10-31
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1479723789

'A China Moment' is Clare Bagshaw's informed and insightful account of the rewards and challenges of living, working and travelling across the breadth of China and beyond. Clare battles through cultural barriers and social nuances to gain an understanding of the dynamics and history of China and Her people. The relationships Clare builds with local Chinese and western compatriots offer a unique insight into the contradictory societies living side by side. Tales of Clare's travels, for both work and enjoyment, are accompanied by the rewards and frustrations of daily life in China, providing an amusing and heartfelt tale.

Texas Music

Texas Music
Author: Rick Koster
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2000-05-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780312254254

Provides information on the history of Texas music from the 1920s to the present.

Hit the Road Jack

Hit the Road Jack
Author: Robert A. Ford
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013-04-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781484181911

This a children book about a character name Jack who is on an adventure to rescue people captured in an invisible spell by the repetitive sounds of broken records tricked upon them by an evil traveling salesman.