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|  | Cheating Death by Brian Sostrom, Larry Kaniut Alaska`s best-known storyteller offers a chilling collection of survival stories from pilots, hikers, hunters, climbers, boaters & fisherman who confront their mortality--& find within themselves the courage & ingenuity to cheat death. Among others, the stories tell of a young man desperately clinging to life on an iceberg in the Susitna River; a woman struggling to escape the cockpit of a small plane sinking beneath the waters of a remote bay; two climbers fighting stubbornly to survive as an avalanche sweeps over them; & a diver engaging in a three-hour tug-of-war with an octopus. This bestseller brings together 18 of Alaska`s most exceptional survival stories with clarity & suspense. These amazing adventures are chilling stories you don`t want to miss & they send a simple message-- Never give up hope. AUTHOR: Brian Sostrom, Larry Kaniut PUBLISHER: Epicenter Press, Incorporated FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | Choy Li Fut Kung Fu by Jane Hallander, Doc Fai Wong A step-by-step guide to mastering the fighting secrets of Southern China's most powerful style of kung-fu. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, this book will teach you all you need to know about this dynamic art. AUTHOR: Jane Hallander, Doc Fai Wong PUBLISHER: Unique Publications FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | India the Land by Bobbie Kalman Description not available.Describes the variety of India's land and people, its cities and villages, agriculture, industry and transportation, the problems of development, and its animal life. AUTHOR: Bobbie Kalman PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Travel 
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 | Trout Streams of Northern New England by David Klausmeyer Description not available.Describes over 100 trout-water streams and rivers in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, and provides maps, access directions, and suggestions for effective trout-fishing. AUTHOR: David Klausmeyer PUBLISHER: Countryman Press FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | Fodor's Exploring Costa Rica by Fodors Travel Publications, Inc. Staff Description not available.Describes points of interest, discusses the cultural background of the region, and recommends hotels and restaurants. AUTHOR: Fodors Travel Publications, Inc. Staff PUBLISHER: Fodor's Travel Publications FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Travel 
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 | Discovering America As It Is by Valdas Anelauskas Discovering America es it Is provides one dissident`s eye-view of America, contrasting what Anelauskas terms American extreme capitalism not only with the former Soviet system, but also with the more humane operations of European and other capitalisms. It provides a gripping blow by blow analysis of the negative effects and ramifications of major U.S. social policy directions over the past decade and raises serious questions concerning America`s leading role as a model for development, and even its future competitivity due to the deterioration of its human capital resulting from antisocial domestic, policies. AUTHOR: Valdas Anelauskas PUBLISHER: Clarity Press, Incorporated FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Travel 
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