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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
How to travel lightly across planet Earth, Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. That's you! This easy-to-read guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it's important, and how to do it--with no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee...
6) RV vacations
Author
Publisher
Alpha a member of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
Millions of people travel the countryside in RVs, and that shows no signs of slowing down. RVing leaves a smaller carbon footprint than traditional fly/hotel/drive vacations; plus, it's a lot more comfortable and convenient. Prospective RV buyers agree that RVing allows for more family togetherness, a less-expensive vacation, and a great way to avoid the illnesses travelers pick up in hotels and on cruise ships. If you've already got your RV, or if...
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Series
Publisher
Hardie Grant Travel
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Black Girls Take World is the global travel bible for adventurous explorers and travel newbies looking to engage with the concept of solo travel. Packed full of inspiring essays, advice on budgeting, eating alone, reducing carbon footprints and dealing with passport privilege and discrimination, as well as Q&A's with travel leaders such as Jessica Nabongo (the first black woman to travel to every country in the world), Annette Richmond (founder of...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
We all understand just how dire the circumstances facing our planet are and that we all need to do our part to stem the tide of climate change. When we look in the mirror, we can admit that we desperately need to go on a climate diet. But the task of cutting down our carbon emissions feels overwhelming and the discipline required hard to summon. With The Climate Diet, award-winning food and environmental writer Paul Greenberg offers us the practical,...
Author
Publisher
Tiller Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A practical guide on how to go "almost zero waste," featuring 100 tips on how to reduce waste in your everyday life, at home, and in your community"--
In a perfect world, we would all be able to fit a year’s worth of waste in a mason jar. But for most of us, doing so can be immensely intimidating or simply not feasible. In The (Almost) Zero Waste Guide, author Melanie Mannarino shares 100 simple tips for being less wasteful with what you eat,...
10) Dude making a difference: bamboo bikes, dumpster dives and other extreme adventures across America
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"You want to do something for the planet, but what? Change a light bulb, install a low-flow faucet, eat organic? How about ride 4,700 miles across America on a bamboo bicycle, using only water from natural sources, avoiding fossil fuels almost completely, supplying your few electrical needs with solar power and creating nearly zero waste? Sound crazy? Maybe. But not if you're Rob Greenfield. Then it sounds like a pretty amazing way to bring your message...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Beloved American hero Buzz Aldrin reflects on the wisdom, guiding principles, and irreverent anecdotes he's gathered through his event-filled life--both in outer space and on Earth--in this inspiring guide-to-life for the next generation. Everywhere he goes, crowds gather to meet Buzz Aldrin. He is a world-class hero, a larger-than-life figurehead, best known of a generation of astronauts whose achievements surged in just a few years from first man...
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"It's time to take your personal safety into your own hands. In THE POWER OF AWARENESS, special operations and Combat Control veteran Dan Schilling draws from his extensive knowledge and experience to teach readers how to evaluate threats, remain cognizant of surroundings, trust their instincts, and tailor their behavior to be safer in new situations. To do so, Schilling builds upon 6 core tenets to increase situational awareness and empower readers:...
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Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to explore Europe sustainably with this ultimate collection of 80 no-fly itineraries. Featuring trips that range from a weekend to a month, we show you how to avoid chaotic airports and reduce the carbon footprint of your travel with detailed route maps and transport connection information for trains, buses, ferries and more. Embark on a Norwegian rail odyssey; island-hop across Croatia by ferry; hike into the wild heartland of Scotland;...
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Publisher
Bradt Travel Guides
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Bradt's new guide to the Outer Hebrides: The Western Isles of Scotland, from Lewis to Barra, by experienced writer and journalist Mark Rowe is the only full-size guide to focus solely on the islands of Lewis, Harris, St Kilda, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay. Background information is included, from geography and geology to art and architecture, with significant coverage of wildlife, too, as well as all the practical...
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