Résultats pour "James" dans Amérique du Nord

Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the heart of America Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author James A. Willis shines a light in the dark corners of Ohio and scares those spirits out of hiding in...

Real America: A Foreigner's Deep Dive into All 50 States (book 1 of the Real America series) is more than a travel book - it's a firsthand journey across the United States, combining personal experiences, cultural observations, historical insights, and fascinating facts from every corner of the country. From bustling cities and iconic landmarks to hidden gems and small-town charm, Lachlan James offers an authentic, outsider's perspective on what makes each state unique.

Step into the abandoned settlements of the American frontier, where relentless gold rush dreams met brutal realities. Perfect for your next road trip or daily commute, this atmospheric journey reconstructs the fragile domestic lives, wild mining pursuits, and vigilante justice that defined a...

The author of Bad Land realizes a lifelong dream as he navigates the waters of the Mississippi River in a spartan sixteen-foot motorboat, producing yet another masterpiece of contemporary American travel writing.  

***NATIONAL BEST SELLER*** A vivid, surprising portrait of the civic and economic reinvention taking place in America, town by town and generally out of view of the national media. A realistically positive and provocative view of the country between its coasts. For the last five years, James and...

Burnt out after running his own business, James Anthony arrives in the pastel skies of Florida's Key West to start a journey of catharsis. His destination? Deadhorse, Alaska, on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, via the backroads of the continent. Dodging burly wildlife keen to take a bite out of him, Anthony meets the quirky, good-hearted folk of North America’s backwaters, learning how Britain influenced the continent’s history, much of it painfully unsavoury.

This Noble Land is Michener's most personal statement about America, an examination of the issues that threaten to fragment and undermine the nation - racial conflict, the widening gulf between rich and poor, the decline of education, the inadequacies of our health care system - as well as a thought-provoking prescription for sustaining our "outstanding success". First published shortly before Michener's death, This Noble Land stands as a wake-up call for a troubled era, infused with the wisdom and passion of a lifetime.

Set in the remote arctic region of Northern Canada, this book takes listeners on a harrowing canoe voyage that results in tragedy, redemption, and, ultimately, transformation. George Grinnell was one of six young men who set off on the 1955 expedition led by experienced wilderness canoeist Art Moffatt. Poorly planned and executed, the journey seemed doomed from the start. Ignoring the approaching winter, the men became entranced with the peace and beauty of the arctic in autumn.

James M. McPherson, who has led countless tours of Gettysburg over the years, reflects on the meaning of the battle, describes the events of those terrible three days in July 1863, and places the struggle in the greater context of American and world history. Along the way, he intersperses stories of his own encounters with the place over several decades, as well as debunking several popular myths about the battle itself.

The west of North America has a lot of contrasting sights to offer, such as the glittering world of Hollywood and wonderful natural landscapes. This trip gives unique and amazing impressions: Indian rock settlements, exciting salt deserts or volcanic areas. Los Angeles is synonymous with Hollywood, to which the city owes its worldwide fame. The Sidewalk of Fame is covered with brass stars bearing the names of famous people from past and present. Universal Studios are the largest and most active film and television studios in the world.

Do you want to know how to train your dog to be obedient? Do you have a new puppy and want to make sure it's well-behaved? Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Inside we give you the perfect guide to training your dog in all of the basic aspects of how you want your dog to behave. After applying this guide, you will have the perfect dog ready to take commands from you at any time.