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The MO has an extensive selection of books on travel, hiking, camping, climbing, canoeing, backpacking, kayaking and ways to use the out of doors. A few of
the books are described below.  Other books and guides  that you are interested in can be found using the Search button.

Visit our Guides Section for guides and maps on travel and the outdoors.

We have just reduced our prices on the Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer series.   If you are traveling and want detailed information about a state this is the guide to consider.  We think that you will find our prices for the DeLorme Atlas competitive.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

A harrowing tale of the 1996 Everest Expeditions.  Maybe the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest.  Jon Krakauer takes the reader step-by step from Katmandu to Everest's deadly pinnacle.      Softcover  ISBN # 0-385-49208-1 Item #     Our Price  20% off  BAN101     $6.25      ($7.99   SRP)  Quantity Also by Jon Krakauer:   Into the Wild Item #   Our Price   20% off Ban102     $10.25          ($12.95  SRP)   ISBN # 0-385-48680-4  Quantity    Eiger Dreams Item #  Our Price   20% off BAN103    $10.25            ($12.95  SRP)   ISBN #  0-385-48818-1  Quantity

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

"A thoroughly enjoying look at  Bill Bryson's, an overweight and out of shape guy, adventures on the Appalachian Trail.  Dry but hilarious and his insights will keep you reading. 276 pages.   Hardcover ISBN # 0-7679-0251-3   Hardcover     ISBN#  0-7679-0251-3 Item #     Our Price      20% off BAN110      $19.95      ($25.00   SRP)  Quantity

A Woman's Guide to Cycling           by Susan Weaver

A well written book on all aspects of cycling from the  basics to the advanced from a women's perspective.  Deals with the particular needs of woman cyclists who are taking up cycling for fitness heath and general well being.  Softcover,  256 pages ISBN 0-08915-400-6 Item #    Our Price  20% off TSP122      $13.55       ($16.95   SRP)   ISBN #  0-8117-1633-3   Quantity

GPS Land Navigation                     by Michael Ferguson

A practical guide to effective use of the Global Positioning System.  Written for hikers, backpackers, cross-country skiers, 4 wheelers, in fact all outdoor enthusiasts.  Item #    Our Price  20% off GLS101     $15.95      ($19.95   SRP)   ISBN #  0-96522025-7  Quantity

Take Along Guides Series

Turn every walk with your children and other youngsters into a learning adventure.  A   series of useful and interesting guides to help kids ages 8 to 12 identify   many species and signs in nature.  Each volume contains fun activities and a scrapbook for drawings, notes and anything else. Trees, Leaves and Bark (hard cover) Item #  NTW206  Price  $9.95   Quantity Snakes, Salamanders and Lizards (hard cover) Item#  NTW205    Price  $9.95  Quantity Seashells, Crabs and Sea Stars (hard cover) Item #  NTW204   Price  $9.95  Quantity Caterpillars, Crabs and Sea Stars (hard cover) Item #  NTW203   Price  $9.95  Quantity Berries, Nuts and Seeds (soft cover) Item #  NTW202   Price  $6.95  Quantity Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks (soft cover) Item #  NTW201   Price  $6.95   Quantity