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(0)Eric Hansen
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English
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The acclaimed author of Motoring with Mohammed brings us a compelling adventure into the remarkable world of the orchid and the impossibly bizarre array of international characters who dedicte their lives to it.
The orchid is used for everything from medicine for elephants to an aphrodisiac ice cream. A Malaysian species can grow to weigh half a ton while a South American species fires miniature pollen darts at nectar-sucking bees....
The orchid is used for everything from medicine for elephants to an aphrodisiac ice cream. A Malaysian species can grow to weigh half a ton while a South American species fires miniature pollen darts at nectar-sucking bees....
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Lace up your boots and sample the finest trails of Michigan's Upper Peninsula! Hansen features sixty of the best hikes, providing detailed maps and trail descriptions, so you can create a customized trip. He includes information on wildlife viewing, waterfalls, scenic vistas, and much more! -- adapted from back cover
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English
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Outfitted with a pair of ratty sand shoes and a knapsack full of trade goods, Eric Hansen set off to cross the rainforest of Borneo, one of the last places on earth largely untouched by Western civilization. For seven months Hansen hunted wild pig, gathered roots, and lived among tribes whose longhouses were still decorated with the headhunting swords of their ancestors, completing one of the great adventures of our time.
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1988
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English
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In 1982, Hansen walked through one of the last places on earth untouched by western civilization, the rain forest of Borneo. For seven months he hiked through leaves so thick he couldn't see the sky, gathering roots, hunting wild pig and meeting tribes whose ancestors were headhunters.
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General technical report PNW volume 629
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station
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[2005]
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English
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Vision Films
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[2018]
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English
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In just five days the world we know will change forever with devastating results. As a retired US Intelligence agent turned UFO investigator races to discover what the yet to be known has in store for the Human race, an observer from another planet searches to find and rescue the human woman he fell in love with before it all happens.
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Insight Editions
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2019.
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English
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"Fondly known as the Holy Triumvirate, Rush is one of the greatest bands in rock-and-roll history. From humble beginnings as a Toronto-area band playing middle school gymnasiums, churches, and coffee houses, to their rise, becoming one of the world's most sought-after live acts, selling out massive arenas around the globe, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart's ascent has been a journey of perseverance. This official touring history covers that...
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Greenleaf Book Group Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Failure rates among transitioning executives are too high; many new executives say their organization did not adequately prepare them for the executive office. Carucci and Hansen guide you on a predictable journey of ascent, through the transitional moments and issues most common in executive failure. They offer a new approach that will increase your odds of success.
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American Gramaphone
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[2007]
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None
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Chip Davis, creator and founder of Mannheim Steamroller, established a whole new genre of music when he burst onto the music scene in 1975 with his first Fresh Aire album. A unique combination of acoustical, classical and contemporary rock n' roll, the sound of Mannheim Steamroller could not be neatly categorized in the music industry. This two-disc set features 25 tracks from those albums, all personally selected by Davis.
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Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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Profiles 64 of the best hikes in the state. Detailed maps and directions and a superb selection of day hikes and overnight trips make this book accessible to all hiking enthusiasts, from families out for a summer walk in the woods to outdoor fanatics.
20) Notre Dame: Derrick Mayes, Ken MacAfee, Nick Eddy, Jerome Heavens, and Other Fighting Irish Greats
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English
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Since the fighting Irish first took to the field in 1887, Notre Dame has developed an incomparable level of tradition and achievement-both on the gridiron and in the classroom. With a record ninety-six All-American players and seven Heisman Trophy winners, it's no wonder several of Notre Dame's stars have gone on not only to star in the NFL, but also to successful careers and accolades in all walks of life.
Notre Dame: Where Have You Gone? catches...