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Any artists
book produced in South Africa has to have a copy, or a number of copies
donated to the State Library Collection. This ensures that South Africa
as a country has an archive of artists books produced in the country.
It also acts as a resource for people who are interested in artists
books but who cannot afford them. [ more> ]
The
Caribbean is a region of the Americas
consisting of the
Caribbean Sea, its islands and the
surrounding coasts.
To find more info about Caribbean click on the links and browse
our virtual bookshelves. [ more> ]
New Zealand is one of the ultimate travel
destinations, with something for just about anyone. Everything is
there, from ski fields to volcanoes, from big cities to
small towns and from beaches to mountains. [ more> ]
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Asia is
home to several language families and many language isolates. Most
Asian countries have more than one language that is natively spoken.
For instance, according to Ethnologue, more than 600 languages are
spoken in Indonesia, more than 415 languages spoken in India, and more
than 100 are spoken in the Philippines. [ more> ]
For
more than 30 years, he has traveled and led
tours around Europe, finding and sharing the joy of simplicity and
openness. Most
guidebooks tell where to
travel. Rick Steve's travel guides and books teaches readers how to
travel so they have a far more
interesting vacation, instead of just another standard tour. [ more> ]
When you travel in the Netherlands, go Dutch: Get to know the locals...
With each visit, my friends show me
a new slice of Holland. And with
each visit, I renew my belief that the more you know about Europe, the
more you'll uncover that's worth exploring. [ more> ]
Most of
Oceania consists of small island nations. Australia is the only
continental country but Indonesia has land borders with Papua New
Guinea,
East Timor, and Malaysia. [ more> ]
The world's
smallest continent, beautiful Australia is located in the southern
hemisphere, comprising the mainland, the major island of Tasmania and a
number of other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. To learn more about Australia,
click on the link [ more> ]
People
say the world
is getting smaller, but when you see snorkelers swimming with manta
rays
in Bora Bora, followed by white-robed mystics in Lalibela, Ethiopia and
rail-riders living the good life aboard the Eastern and Oriental
Express
in Malaysia, the world regains some of its size, which is to say, its
mystery
and appeal. [ more> ]
Discover the beauty of the islands, enjoy little-visited spots away from the
crowds
where you can trek for miles without seeing another soul, strip down
and
sun yourself on a secluded beach, or join a group and sail offshore as
the sun sets. Every
island has its unique charm. [ more> ]
Walking,
Hiking and Backpacking may produce threats to personal safety. Dangerous
circumstances may include losing the way, inclement weather, hazardous
terrain, or exacerbation of pre-existing medical conditions. Specific
accidents include metabolic imbalances (such as
dehydrationhypothermia),
topical injuries (such as frostbite or sunburn), attacks by animals, or
[ more> ]
Whether
you own
the latest model or a classic bike with thousands of miles on it,
we know that beginners and experienced cyclists can benefit from
quality knowledge
to get their bikes out of the shop faster and to keep them on the road
longer. [ more> ]
Early
morning is typically the best time
of the day for birding since many birds are searching for food which
makes them easier to find and observe. For bird-obsessed humans or anyone curious about the
lives of birds this may be a great nest of literature and interesting
information... [ more> ]
Water conducts heat from the
diver 25
times better than air, which can lead to hypothermia even in mild water
temperatures. Symptoms of hypothermia include impaired judgment and
dexterity, which can quickly become deadly in an aquatic environment.
In all but the warmest waters, divers need the thermal insulation
provided by wetsuits or drysuits. Find books
and guides that cover deep diving and related underwater sports and
provide quality info about the wide variety of related
areas... [ more> ]
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