Gribbin, John
Summary: What if Newton had never lived? A compelling dual biography argues that Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley easily could have filled the giant’s shoes—and deserve credit for the birth of modern science. Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley, whose place in history has been overshadowed by the giant figure of Newton, were pioneering scientists within their own right, and instrumental in establishing the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 GRIJensen, Jamie
Summary: Criss-cross the country on America's two-lane highways with the 25th anniversary edition of the ultimate guide to the classic road trip. InsideRoad Trip USA you'll find: 11 routes through the heart of America, mile-by-mile highlights, over 125 streamlined maps, full-color photos and illustrations, expert advice.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 JENDouglas, Deborah D.
Summary: The U.S. Civil Rights Trail offers a vivid glimpse into the story of Black America's fight for freedom and equality. From eye-opening landmarks to celebrations of triumph over adversity, experience a tangible piece of history with Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Includes flexible itineraries, historic civil rights sites, the culture of the movement, expert insight, travel tools, and detailed...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel, Hachette Book Group 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.5 DOUClampitt, Cynthia
Summary: "The Midwest's place at the crossroads of the nation makes it a rich travel destination for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the United States. Cynthia Clampitt's guide to heartland historical sites invites readers to live the past, whether it's watching a battlefield reenactment or wandering the grounds of an ancient Native American city. From the National Underground Railroad...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 3 Fields Books, an imprint of University of Illinois Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.70 CLAIfans, Rachel
Summary: "Swathes of Purple Lavender and dramatic, craggy outcrops go hand in hand with the twinkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea and its popular beaches. Delight in Roman amphitheatres, grandiose churches, delicate parfumeries and gourmet cuisine. Explore dazzling towns such as Nice, Cannes and Marseille or head inland to the prettiest hilltop villages. This is Provence and the Côte d'Azur, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rough Guides 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.49 PROOsmond, Scott
Summary: "Newfoundland and Labrador has much more to offer than what is found in tourism guides. For explorers both local and from away who wish to step off the beaten track, this guide is for you. This province is filled with geologic wonders, mysterious histories, curious structures, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. From unexplored cave systems to the remains of Cold War-era aircraft, from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Boulder Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.18 NEWFOUNDLAND OSMBuhayer, Constantine
Summary: For much of its history Cyprus was regarded as the Cinderella of empires--beautiful, abused, isolated. Today, the island is divided between the Greek-Cypriot south and the Turkish occupied north. However, both sides take pride in a shared "Cypriotness," and are united in their common hopes, pain, memories, music, excellent cuisine, rich history, and majestic landscape.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.693 CYPHeslin, Nancy
Summary: Describes the towns and villages of Provence and the Riviera and lists points of interest, beaches, hotels and restaurants, recreation, and entertainment for each.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.49 PROMcNamee, Lyn
Summary: "Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. New Zealand, or Aotearoa (the Land of the Long, White Cloud ) as it is known by the Maori population, is a land of myth and reality, contrast and contradiction, rolling hills and glacial mountains, native bush and gentle farmland. Its people are friendly and welcoming and will often go the extra mile to help you without expecting anything in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2022
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Summary: At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely "modern" -- but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city life, deep-rooted religious faith and determined secularism, a fierce sense of national pride and openness to foreign ideas. The Turkish people are very much their own center of gravity, and for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.61 TURPohlen, Jerome.
Summary: This offbeat travel guide lists some 170 unusual sites for the traveler interested in seeing a somewhat different side of Indiana. While most listings are "outlandish" others are tied to well-known individuals, such as Johnny Appleseed, Cole Porter, James Dean, John Dillinger, David Letterman, and Dan Quayle. Grouped by geographic sections of the state, each entry gives a description of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.72 INDIANA POHPohlen, Jerome.
Summary: This zany travel guide presents a more peculiar state than the Iowa Tourism Office might like out-of-towners to imagine. Leaving out the traditional scenic trips to the Mississippi River bluffs and the Amana Colonies, this guide will take the adventurous traveler to the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, the home of the "Lonely Goat Herder" marionettes from The Sound of Music, and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.7 IOWA POHMaddicks, Russell
Summary: "Culture Smart! Ecuador" is an illuminating and practical guide to Ecuadorian culture and society. It will help you turn your visit -- whether it's for business or for pleasure -- into a memorable and enriching experience. -- From publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2022