You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Great Britain. With this guide, you’ll explore the misty isle of Great Britain, from lively London to the lush green fields of Wales and the craggy beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Wander the sheep-dotted hillsides of the Lake District, and stroll the promenade at the kitschy beach resort of Blackpool. On Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, ask a proud Scot about the local whisky.
Moon North Carolina Coast tells you what you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you. Discover the stories behind the state’s historic lighthouses, paddle through maritime forests, and see if you can spot wild ponies. Along with trip ideas like “Eat Like a Local” and “The Best of the North Carolina Coast”, Frye includes tips on where to find the best crab and shrimp, and what beach is right for you, whether you’re looking for family fun, recreation, or just to get away from it all.
The Strange HealingHeath strolled lazily toward his sister and her husband, carrying his flip-flops so he could enjoy the sand between histoes. He was grateful that his brother-in-law, Phil, who was a close friend, had talked him into this day at the beach. He’dbeen under a great deal of stress lately, and this day of leisure was turning out to be a good healer for him.
The page-turning, inside account of how three kids from Florida became big-time weapons traders—and how the US government turned on them.
In January of 2007, three young stoners from Miami Beach won a $300 million Department of Defense contract to supply ammunition to the Afghanistan military. Incredibly, instead of fulfilling the order with high-quality arms, Efraim Diveroli, David Packouz, and Alex Podrizki—the dudes—bought cheap Communist-style surplus ammunition from Balkan gunrunners.
Australia is one of the last places where life still exists after nuclear war starts in the Northern Hemisphere. A year on, an invisible cloak of radiation has spread almost completely around the world. Darwin is a ghost town, and radiation levels at Ayres Rock are increasing. An American nuclear-powered submarine has found its way to Australia where its captain has placed the boat under the command of the Australian Navy. Commander Dwight Towers and his Australian liaison officer are sent to the coast of North America to discover whether a stray radio signal originating from near Seattle is a sign of life.
