One life sabbatical. Two laps around the world. After being married for a year, Bob Riel and his wife, Lisa, decided to take a chance in life. They took time off from their careers and embarked on a round-the-world journey, intent on having an adventure before starting a family. Then, two-and-a-half years later, when the children hadn't arrived and the travel bug hadn't left, they set out on another voyage to resume their sabbatical experience. During their two journeys, they faced the shock of a terrorist bombing in Egypt, met a Turkish carpet dealer who trained acrobatic pigeons, discussed life with Masai tribesmen, visited a Japanese family whose mother thought she knew them in another lifetime, and watched the sunrise from a boat on the Ganges River and from atop Mount Sinai. Lyrical and humorous, Two Laps Around the World is a testament to the possibilities of travel, as Bob and Lisa's explorations also grew into a series of Life Lessons and Global Rules that will inspire reflection. This captivating memoir is certain to arouse wanderlust in every reader.

U.S. fascination with marathons is racing ahead, rising 14% in popularity since 2009 according to RunRepeat.com. In this updated and revised edition, a legendary marathoner—Hugh Jones—provides the ultimate guide to the world’s top 50 marathon races. Whether the reader is a long-distance runner looking for a new challenge, or a marathon novice with a spirit of adventure, this informative and beautifully illustrated book will help them choose the perfect course.

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Regis James is a screenplay writer, music label owner and entrepreneur. He has several # 1 box office hit movies, and music artists with top ten hits to his credit for the past decade. He's a bachelor, successful and wealthy. Ten years of constantly working to build his brands, he decides to take time off and go back to his hometown to visit his mother, siblings and to reconnect with his daughter for holidays. This is an adventurous, sexy, over the top journey into the life Regis James, his family, and most importantly his business plans to change the lives of people for the better around the world. A fictional romantic urban fantasy that's sure to entertain, inspire and motivate the reader.

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

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