Bob Gibbons
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English
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“Bradt's Africa Overland” is the result of over 40 years' experience on the roads of Africa, Asia and South America, combining everything you need to know about the Africa with all the practical advice needed for tackling long-distance journeys under often challenging conditions, be it by 4X4 or public transport. A massive amount of background detail is included, from suggested routes for reaching Africa-including via Asia or Saudi Arabia-to selecting...
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Language
English
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Bob Gibbons grew up on the "bird streets" of Rochester, New York, and took a trainee job at Kodak-just until he could figure out what he really wanted to do. What he found was he had a talent for writing, which led him to write speeches for corporate CEOs and scripts for movies, win a short story writing contest, become a movie reviewer, work with Disney Imagineers on EPCOT, and spend more than a decade in Hollywood, attending the Oscars and movie...
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Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"Wildflower Wonders showcases the most spectacular displays of wild blooms on the planet, from infrequent flowerings in the Mojave and other deserts to regular but no less stunning alpine wildflower 'events' in Italy, South Africa, and Australia. This magnificently illustrated volume features 200 panoramic full-color photographs as well as a color map for every site and at-a-glance information panels that highlight the kinds of flowers at each location...
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The Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
2014-
Language
English
Description
Africa is addictive. Africa has colourful people, bustling markets, starry nights, utter desert silence, a cacophony of cicadas, inviting nomads and modern entrepreneurs. Stuck in a deep mud hole, pushing a motorcycle through sand or enjoying the camaraderie of an overloaded public bus, no one is far from the soul of the Dark Continent. Africa Overland, the adventurers' definitive choice, provides practical sections on buying, maintaining, and driving...