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• Beyond Possible

  One Man, 14 Peaks, and the Mountaineering Achievement of a Lifetime

  Purja, Nimsdai,

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  For adventure seekers, this is the story of Nepalese climber Nimsdai Purja, as he recounts his journey to scale all 8,000-meter "Death Zone" mountains in seven months.

• 50 States, 1,000 Eats

  Where to Go, When to Go, What to Eat, What to Drink

  Yogerst, Joseph R.,

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  If you're traveling this summer, this delicious book will guide you to some of the best bites around. And if you're staying home, use it for tasty inspiration and cook yourself a themed meal that will transport you to a new place!

• Kings of the Yukon

  One Summer Paddling Across the Far North

  Weymouth, Adam,

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  This is the epic story of a journalist who set out to canoe thousands of miles on the Yukon River as he investigated the king salmon who run the area. With lyrical writing and plenty of nature, it's a story that will have you seeking the outdoors.

• The Catch Me If You Can

  One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World

  Nabongo, Jessica,

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  Photographer and blogger Nabongo recounts her epic adventures travelling to 195 countries around the world in this memoir about an ambitious goal and the fascinating trips she completed.

• World Travel

  An Irreverent Guide

  Bourdain, Anthony,

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  Think of this as the food-focused travel guide of your dreams, based on chef Bourdain's journeys and experiences.

• Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave

  My Cemetery Journeys

  Enriquez, Mariana,

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  A unique and gorgeous read about the author's visits to cemeteries around the world over the course of two decades. With intriguing histories and unique locations, it's a travelogue unlike any other.

• Gastro Obscura

  a Food Adventurer's Guide

  Wong, Cecily,

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  If you love the unexpected and are searching for an adventure through food, this fascinating collection brings together entries on everything from camel jerky in Somalia to the history of the world's first sandwich with stops in between at Kool-Aid…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Street Cats & Where to Find Them

  the Most Feline-friendly Cities and Attractions Around the World

  Bogle, Jeff

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  Packed with wonderful photos, this book will guide you to amazing destinations where you can visit with street cats.

• The Impossible Climb

  Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Climbing Life

  Synnott, Mark,

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  An epic adventure story, this biography about Alex Honnold, at the time the number one free solo climber in the world, takes you along as he attempted a free solo of Yosemite's El Capitan.

• Everyday Adventures

  50 New Ways to Experience Your Hometown

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  A wonderful book to get you excited about your own backyard, this is a fun guide to help you discover the amazing right outside your door.

• Six Walks

  in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau

  Shattuck, Ben, 1984-

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  As the author sets out to retrace Henry David Thoreau's footsteps via hiking, he recounts the unexpected people and places he encounters along the journey.

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