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2) Rover
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In 2009, Andrew Grant began photographing dogs, starting with two French bulldogs at an unrelated commercial "shoot." Then he discovered the sad fact that millions of lost or abandoned dogs enter animal shelters every year. And only a few leave, through rescue and adoption. The rest are euthanized or live out a lonely, caged life.
Andrew Grant began to photograph dogs that should be rescued, and dogs that have been rescued. Over 6 years he raised...
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"A breathtaking collection from the International Mountain Summit's annual photography contest 2011 to 2016. More than 220 stunning images display mountains around the world in their many manifestations from the violentspectacle of a volcanic eruption to a flower-painted valley. The photographs are organized into the contest's four categories: Mountain Nature, Mountain Action, Mountain Faces, and Mountain Aerial. 2016 allowed the use of drones for...
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"Grand Canyon: The Vault of Heaven is the story of the canyon--a rich and mesmerizing creation of water and time--and a reminder of that first experience in Grand Canyon. The slash of colorful rock, the chirp of birds, and the awe of this special place will give pleasure for years in the form of this striking work. Spectacular photography from some of the best photographers of the Grand Canyon region and Susan Lamb's fascinating storytelling detailing...
13) Museums
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"According to Orham Pamuk, 'Real museums are places where Time is converted into Space.' In this lavishly illustrated title we investigate these spaces. Since Frank Gehry created the phenomenon that is The Guggenheim in Bilbao, thus transforming the city into a popular tourist destination, there has been a boom in the investment, both creative and financial, in the architecture of museums. They showcase contemporary and experimental architecture at...
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The little princess wants everything now, or else - she'll cry! But what happens when she wants her very own dragon? It's time for a whole river of tears. With beautiful, fresh illustrations and a laugh-out-loud text, this is a glorious tale of adventure, friendship and finally learning to say please.
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"From mining camps to military posts, Arizona’s frontier past is on display at hundreds of ghost towns around the state. Arizona Ghost Towns celebrates 50 of these sites via fascinating history, stunning photography and useful information for modern-day visitors. This guidebook, organized alphabetically for ease of use, includes detailed driving directions, GPS coordinates and more for each featured ghost town."--Publisher information.
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From the rabbit-sized Black-footed Cat of southern Africa to bear-killing Amur tigers of the Russian Far East, the 38 members of the Cat Family include some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent species on earth. Supremely adapted for the kill, all cats are obligate carnivores; they survive only by preying upon other animals, and they have become one of evolution's most successful predatory lineages of mammals. Wild Cats of the World explores...
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In 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', Samuel Taylor Coleridge spins a compelling narrative of a seafarer bound by his haunting past voyage. Told in a lyrical ballad form, Coleridge's masterpiece melds the traditional with the innovative through its complex use of language, arresting imagery, and thematic depth. The poem is rich in maritime folklore and supernatural elements, yet at its core, it is a profound reflection on human guilt, redemption,...
20) Flagstaff
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On July 4, 1876, immigrants from Boston traveling to California were camped at Antelope Spring in a valley just south of the San Francisco Peaks. To celebrate the nation's centennial, the pioneers stripped the branches off a tall pine tree and ran up Old Glory. This event gave Flagstaff its name. Six years later, in 1882, the Atlantic and Pacific Railway reached Flagstaff, and a small settlement was born. Railroad construction crews used local ponderosa...
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