Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in their purse, and nothing particular to interest them on shore, Alexis Hall thought they would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. Unfortunately, the boat they were in sank with all hands, and they were rescued...
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Senderismo
El senderismo se ha convertido en una actividad popular, lo cual es fantástico, ya que motiva a las personas a disfrutar del aire libre, ser activos e ir más allá de sus zonas de confort. Una de las ventajas de vivir en Los Ángeles es la proximidad a las montañas.
Interview With an Author: Meg Shaffer
Meg Shaffer is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game, w
A Handful of Keys: Jazz Piano Players
In the days of my youth, I rocked, and I rolled. I also got gothic, I raved til dawn, I reggaed to the rhythm, and I funked it up. Pick a pop music style, and I gave it my best go.
A Chat With Artist Ellen Harvey
Conceptual British-American artist Ellen Harvey has been commissioned to create an installation for the Los Angeles Public Library/Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ upcoming exhibition, No Prior Art: Illustrations of Invention.
Interview With an Author: Dave Klecha & Tobias S. Buckell
Dave Klecha was born in Detroit and studied Russian and history in college. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
Los siete pasos de no dejar huellas
No Dejar Huellas es una ética que ayuda a todos a tener una excelente experiencia al aire libre, dejando la naturaleza mejor de como la encontramos. Al proteger nuestro medio ambiente, ayudamos a garantizar que estos mismos espacios sigan siendo hermosos para las generaciones venideras.
The Dog Days of Summer
It's hot! It's boiling! It's sweltering! What do you expect for the Dog Days of Summer? Now I want a Dodger dog and some air-conditioning! But I also want to know where the term Dog Days of Summer comes from, so on I go down that research rabbit hole. And what I found is a scorcher. Read on!
Interview With an Author: Bruce Borgos
Bruce Borgos lives and writes from the Nevada desert where he works hard every day to prove his high school guidance counselor had good instincts when he said, "You'll never be an astronaut." He has a degree in politic
Los esenciales básicos de senderismo
Los elementos esenciales básicos de senderismo para una aventura divertida y segura.
El senderismo es una forma divertida de hacer ejercicio y un excelente beneficio para la salud mental.
Interview With an Author and Editor: Terry J. Benton-Walker
Terry J. Benton-Walker grew up in rural GA and now lives in Atlanta with his husband and son, where he writes fantasy and horror for adults, young adults, and children.







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