• A bit of a thrill-seeker

• Enjoys sports and being outside

• Likes to push the limits and explore The Adventurer is a bit of an adrenaline junkie, but not necessarily of the death-defying variety. They like to be active, travel, and explore the world around them. The Adventurer might subscribe to mag-azines focusing on sports or the out-doors, such as Backpacker, Runner’s World, Sports Illustrated, or National Ge-ographic. A subscription to a magazine that focuses on their interests might be a nice gift for them. See inside for more ideas.

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We are located in Conti Circle, near the intersection of Grand Ave. and N. 76th Ave.

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1 Con� Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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Between Man and Beast: An Un-likely Explorer and the African Ad-venture that Took the Victorian World by Storm, Monte Reel

In 1856, an explorer emerged from the African jungle with 20 gorilla skins, which

became key pieces in the heated debate over Dar-win’s theory of evolution. A fast-paced blend of ad-venture and history.

Going Somewhere: A Bicycle Jour-ney Across America, Brian Benson

A candid, humorous, and insightful tale of bicycling across the U.S. and discovering the messy realities of life on the road.

Heat: Adventures in the World’s Fiery Places, Bill Streever

An adventurous ride through the most blisteringly hot regions of science, history, and culture.

International Night: A Father and Daughter Cook Their Way Around the World, Mark Kurlan-sky and Talia Kurlansky

Recipes for 52 international dinners, designed to be easily made at home by

any amateur chef.

The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari, Paul Theroux

A vivid, witty, and beautifully evocative African adventure from celebrated travel writer Paul Theroux.

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The Longest Road: Overland in Search of America, from Key West to the Arctic Ocean, Philip Caputo

The writer travels across the U.S. to ask everyday Americans what unites and di-vides a country as diverse as it is vast.

The New Trailside Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes for the Camp Chef, Kevin Callan and Margaret Howard

An essential cookbook packed with easy, lightweight, high energy, gourmet recipes and compre-hensive outdoor cooking information for hikers, day-trippers, canoeists and wilderness campers.

On the Map: A Mind-Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks, Simon Garfield

Garfield explores the unique way that maps relate and realign our history.

Pok Pok: Food and Stories from the Streets, Homes, and Roadside Restaurants of Thailand, Andy Ricker with JJ Goode

Filled with thoughtful essays about Rick-er’s travels, this is a celebration of the rich

history, vibrant culture, and deliciousness of Thai food.

What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding: A Memoir, Kristin Newman

Equal parts laugh-out-loud storytelling, candid reflection, and wanderlust-inspiring travel tales.

Gravity

Gravity stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space.

Rush

A re-creation of the merciless and leg-endary 1970s Formula 1 rivalry between gifted English playboy James Hunt and his disciplined Austrian opponent, Niki Lauda.

The Abominable, Dan Simmons

A thrilling tale of high-altitude death and survival set on the snowy summits of Mount Everest.

Swimming at Night, Lucy Clark

A suspenseful, intricate story of a young woman who travels around the world to discover the truth behind her sister’s mysterious death in Bali.

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