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En baskisk forfatter rejser i august 2007 med sin kone og to døtre til Nevada for at tilbringe et år i Reno. I en række tekster i dagbogsform blandet med fragmenter om baskiske udvandrere, forfatterens barndomsminder og aktuelle begivenheder beskrives livet på campus, i byen, ørkenen og det vestlige USA ud fra forfatterens perspektiv i et forsøg på at blotlægge forbindelsen mellem to så forskellige geografier og kulturer som Baskerlandet og ”the American West”. Der er klapperslanger og giftige edderkopper, der afholdes vælgermøder med Obama og Clinton, bisættelse af en amerikansk soldat dræbt i Irak og Thanksgivingmiddag. Og vi lytter med, når forfatteren ringer til sin mor derhjemme. Dage i Nevada er en fortælling bestående af mange fortællinger, der væver det tørre landskab i Nevadas ørken og de funklende lys fra Renos kasinoer sammen med et mere intimt og personligt landskab i Baskerlandet. Oplevelser blandes med minder, fortidige og nutidige hændelser og drømme, og der knyttes venskaber på tværs af kontinenterne.

En episk krimi om kærlighed og had, ambition og desperation, hævn og tilgivelse Danny Ryan er nået til Las Vegas og endelig har han det hele. Styrtende med penge, et smukt hus, en søn han forguder, og en kvinde han måske endda kan komme til at elske. Men Danny Ryan bliver grådig, og før han ved af det, har han startet en krig med hardcore kriminelle og korrupte politibetjente.

The thrilling followup novel in the new unputdownable crime thriller series from Best Selling Author Diane Capri!"Clever premise, unusual story, great new characters. Couldn't put it down. Don't hesitate - you want this book!!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 starsA desperate mother implores Michael Flint to do what she can't: save her son's life.Flint wants to help, and using his unique resources, uncovers a long-buried secret.Six years ago, Josh Hallman piloted a plane that crashed into an alpine lake and plunged too deep into the icy water for rescue. All three men aboard were presumed dead.But Hallman's body was never found.Could he still be alive?In a race against time to save a child's life, the best heir hunter in the business is determined to find the boy's father before it's too late.Until Flint learns he isn't the only one searching.Just because he can find Hallman, does that mean he should?What readers are saying about Trace Evidence: "What a terrific story! I love side-by-side stories since it is so fascinating when they finally coincide in a dynamic conclusion." Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"What a great fast-paced story which has the reader looking forward to the next line, paragraph and page as it's an outstanding page turner!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"Great new heir hunter! Flint is back!!! Heir hunter extraordinaire, Michael Flint, is back with his newest case!" Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars"I was enthralled with this book because of the genealogist theme. I dabble in genealogy, and have hit my fair share of brick walls. Michael Flint is a great character, fully developed personality, with knowledge and fearlessness to pursue wrong-doing and try to make it right, not necessarily within the law. I couldn't put down either of the books in this series and am hopeful for more." Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"I started reading Ms Capri's Jack Reacher spin-offs. I've read them all. Moving on to her other works. Great reads. Can't wait for the next in the Michael Flint series." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars"I like the fast pace and not having to wade through a description of the mosaic tile walls in the lobby of some building. A tenacious character with a set of values and a conscience. A very good read. Couldn't put it down!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"Tense and captivating page turner. I really enjoyed the Heir Hunter series and am hoping for more real soon. Michael Flint is a true adventure hero every bit as good as Indiana Jones with a dose of Jack Reacher thrown in for good measure. He's highly principled, while somewhat flawed, but very loyal with a vulnerable side he'd rather keep hidden. Please Diane Capri......more, more, more!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"This second book was every bit as riveting as I'd hoped for. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and I could hardly put it down. I can't wait for the third book in this series!!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 starsAward winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Does It Again in the Michael Flint, Heir Hunter Thrillers

FBI Special Agent Kim Otto handles the fallout from Lee Child's The Midnight Line. She chases clues from Chicago deep into Mexico where she fights to the death in the gripping conclusion. Will Jack Reacher be there when she needs him?

The next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller from Diane Capri! "Make some coffee. You'll read all night." Lee Child Some things are worth dying for. Rescuing innocents is one of them.FBI Special Agent Kim Otto won't believe Reacher's dead until she sees his body for herself. Which she hasn't. Yet.But if Reacher's not dead, where is he? Seven years ago, in Lee Child's Worth Dying For, Reacher rescued Eleanor Duncan and saved sixteen Thai women from fates much worse than death.Eleanor's tormenters were controlled by a powerful mob boss with a long memory. He wants his property back and will stop at nothing to get it.Now Reacher comes back to save Eleanor Duncan from the mob's terrible vengeance.With innocent lives at stake, Otto and Burke risk their lives to pick up Reacher's trail and race to Las Vegas for an explosive final showdown.Because some things are worth living for.Lee Child Gives Diane Capri Two Thumbs Up!"Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Kim Otto is a great, great character - I love her." Lee Child, #1 World Wide Bestselling Author of Jack Reacher Thrillers including Worth Dying For and The Sentinel.

The next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller from Diane Capri "Make some coffee. You'll read all night." Lee Child A wanted man. Wanted...dead. Four men in a van barrel toward Chicago on a crime spree fueled by greed and vengeance. One man driving, another preoccupied with the sophisticated plan. In the back, a new recruit worried and wary, another angry and hot-headed. A day behind them, at a lonely motel in an out of the way New Mexico town, an unthinkable murder brings FBI Special Agent Kim Otto to a dead stop. Soon, Otto realizes the murder is tied to a massive crime wave. Otto and her new partner pursue Reacher's prey to Chicago and reconnect with his old friend. Frances Neagley fills in a few missing pieces and teams up with Otto in a race to stop the killers before a powerful unknown enemy can destroy them all. "Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Kim Otto is a great, great character - I love her." Lee Child, #1 World Wide Bestselling Author of Jack Reacher Thrillers including A Wanted Man and The Sentinel.

Lee, Jimbo og resten af de hårdt kæmpende Rangere tager tilbage til det forhistoriske Nevada for at finde den mand, de efterlod på deres første mission.Denne episke søgen bringer dem ind i farlige møder med gigantiske rovdyr, der for længst er uddøde. Men det farligste af alle disse dyr er mennesket.Tilbage i nutiden bliver en fra deres hold bortført af en mystisk milliardær, der vil forøge sin formue sin formuer ved at bruge det videnskabelige mirakel, der går under navnet Tauber-røret.New York Times-bestsellerforfatter

This is a book for anyone, of any age, who cares about rivers.This story of the Columbia River is unique. Told from the river¿s perspective, it is an immersive, empathetic portrait of a once-wild river and of the Sinixt, a First People who lived on the mainstem of this great western river for thousands of years and continue to do so even though Canada declared them ¿extinct¿ in 1956.The book¿s re-release comes at a critical time for natural systems and for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across North America. The Colville Confederated Tribes, representing over 3,000 Sinixt People, recently won a precedent-setting case in the Supreme Court of Canada affirming that Aboriginal Rights do not stop at the border. The important story of the Sinixt weaves together with the ongoing ecological impact of hydropower development on the Columbia and its tributaries.Central to the story is the joyous spirit of salmon, once a free swimmer in the Columbiäs currents north of the border but now blocked from ancestral spawning grounds by Grand Coulee and other dams. Restoring migratory fish indigenous to the Upper Columbia will require transboundary cooperation. With Indigenous Nations on both sides of the US¿Canada border now leading the way, many are hopeful that the fish will return.Lavishly illustrated by Nelson, BC, designer Nichola Lytle, this portrait of a globally significant river will inspire anyone who reads it to care about the future of the salmon, a fish that unites all of us in its quest for freedom and possibility.

"Make bird-watching in Nevada even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Nevada Field Guide features 138 species of Nevada birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--

"A part of the series 50 Hikes with Kids, which highlights best hikes to take kids on in various geographical regions of the United States, and for this title, Utah and Nevada"--

This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Las Vegas will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, Grand Canyon South Rim, Dig This, The Forum Shops, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. This Las Vegas guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free ebook.The Pocket Rough Guide Las Vegas covers: South Strip, City Center and around, Central Strip, North Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, the rest of the city, and the deserts.Inside this guide book to Las Vegas you will find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to Las Vegas, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Grand Canyon South Rim, to family activities in child-friendly places, like Stratosphere Thrill Rides, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Hoover Dam.INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWSCovering South Strip, Central Strip, North Strip, Downtown Vegas and more, the practical Places section of this Las Vegas travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESThe routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Bellagio Hotel, and The Venetian, as well as hidden gems like the Fremont Street Experience and Carnaval Court.DAY-TRIPSVenture further afield to Zion National Park or Red Rock Canyon. This travel guide to Las Vegas tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Las Vegas.COMPACT FORMATPacked with pertinent practical information, this Las Vegas guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring the Central Strip.HANDY PULL-OUT MAPWith every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map of our Las Vegas travel guide makes on-the-ground navigation easy.ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGNFeatures fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSIncludes invaluable background information on how to get to Las Vegas getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.FREE EBOOKFree eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Las Vegas to access all the content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

FIRE MÆND FIRE DAGE EN KAMP PÅ LIV OG DØD Det var bare en spadseretur gennem ørkenen til et sted 100.000 år tilbage i fortiden. Egentlig mente de at vide, hvad de kunne forvente. Men de tog fejl. Nu sidder en gruppe videnskabsmænd fast i en verden, de ikke var forberedt på, og som de aldrig kan vende tilbage fra. Deres eneste håb er en kvartet af forhenværende US Army Rangers, der er friske på at rejse tilbage til Nevada i forhistorisk tid for at stå ansigt til ansigt med ukendte rædsler og mod umulige odds bringe dem hjem fra Dårlige tider. Uddrag af bogen “Vi kan åbne feltet i tredive minutter hver otteogfyrretyvende time. Vi har gjort det tre gange, siden de gik igennem, og ingen er kommet tilbage igennem Røret. Noget må være gået galt på den anden side.” “Hvad er der på den anden side, doktor?” “Nevada som det var for hundrede årtusinder siden. Hvor vi er nu ville være på kysten af et lavt hav næsten sekstenhundrede kilometer bredt. Den geologiske optegnelse for denne periode giver os en rimelig mængde sikkerhed om det. På dette eksakte sted. Ser du, selvom Røret muliggør det at rejse gennem tid, så kan det ikke –” “– tage dig gennem sted,” sagde Dwayne. “Jeg så filmen, doktor. Og du vil have mig til at gå gennem Røret og redde din søster.” “Og Dr. Kemp og Phillip.” “Redde dem fra hvad, doktor?” “Altså, tidsperioden myldrer med farlige livsformer. Som gigantiske versioner af dyr vi kender i dag. Kæmpebjørn. Kæmpebæver. Kæmpeelg. Endda elefanter i den periode. Der kunne også være voldsomme storme og oversvømmelser. Det er umuligt at vide, hvad forholdene er på den anden side, uden at gå igennem Røret.Om forfatteren Chuck Dixon (f. 1954) er tegneserieforfatter, der er mest kendt for sit arbejde med superhelte hos forlagene Marvel og DC, hvor han står bag karakterer som The Punisher, Batman, Nightwing og Robin i 1990’erne og de tidlige nuller. Han er tillige New York Times-bestsellerforfatter. Kannibalguld er første bind i hans science fiction-serie Dårlige tider.

From the glittering lake to Old West towns and mountain glamour, experience the best of this adventurous region with Moon Tahoe & Reno. Inside you'll find:- Flexible itineraries, including a week-long Lake Tahoe road trip, long weekends for both winter and summer, and the one-week best of Tahoe and Reno- Strategic advice for hikers, skiers, beach bums, foodies and brewery lovers, and more- Outdoor adventures for any season: Hit the slopes and get the first tracks through snow-covered pines, or get your adrenaline racing on the Heavenly Blue Streak zipline. Hike the rugged Rubicon Trail along the shores of Lake Tahoe, explore the crystalline waters of Emerald Bay by kayak, and watch the sun set over the lake- Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Drive around Lake Tahoe's 72-mile shoreline and meander through Old West mountain towns. See what's on tap at Reno's award-winning craft breweries, stroll the streets of the trendy Midtown and artsy River District, or try your luck at a casino- Expert advice from Tahoe local Nicole Szanto on where to eat, where to stay, and how to minimize your environmental impact- Full-color photos and maps throughout, including a fold-out map and detailed trail maps- Thorough background on the weather, wildlife, and history, plus tips on getting there and getting around by car and public transportation- Experience the best of Tahoe & Reno with Moon's practical tips and local insight.