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Dr. Lisa Rusczyk is the founder of CZYK Publishing and the creator of the Greater Than a Tourist travel book series.
She has written more than one hundred nonfiction books across several series, including Greater Than a Tourist, Eat Like a Local, Travel Like a Local, 50 Things to Know, Charlie the Cavalier, and Lucky Lucky Books. Her work focuses on helping readers explore new places, discover local insights, and learn through practical tips shared by people who know their communities well.

Lisa earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and has been publishing since 2011. What began with a single book idea after becoming a mother has grown into a catalog of more than eight hundred titles and over eighty thousand copies sold. Today she wo ...more

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	50 Things to Know to Downsize Your Life: How To Downsize, Organize, And Get Back to Basics (50 Things to Know About Cleaning: Declutter, Organize, & Downsize) 3.64 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Would You Rather...?: For Kids and Small Groups (Who? What? Where? When? Why? Series Book 4) 4.11 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Charlie The Cavalier Begs for Attention by Lisa M. Rusczyk (Goodreads Author), Magdalena Takáč (Illustrator) 4.12 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Charlie the Cavalier Travels the World (Charlie the Cavalier #2) by Lisa M. Rusczyk (Goodreads Author), Magdalena Takáč (Illustrator) 4.32 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	50 Things to Know to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon 3.86 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	50 Things To Know To Live a Stress Free Life: Reduce Stress and Relax (50 Things to Know Coping With Stress) by Lisa M. Rusczyk (Goodreads Author), Kari Kennedy 3.70 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Leave No Trace: A Guide for Responsible Travelers

As women tourists, we have the opportunity to explore the world and immerse ourselves in new cultures. With this privilege comes the responsibility to travel responsibly and leave no trace. Whether you’re embarking on a solo adventure or traveling with a small group, it’s essential to minimize your impact on the environment and respect the communities you visit. Here are some tips for practicing r

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50 Things to Know About Birds In New Hampshire: Birds to Watch in the Granite State (50 Things to Know About Birds- United States)

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Greater Than a Tourist –Montreal Quebec Canada: 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater Than a Tourist Canada)

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“Would you rather have a time machine that only goes back in time or a time machine that only goes forward in time?”
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“The book also includes tools including Website Resources, Baby Feeding/Diaper Schedule, Mom Medicine Schedule, Baby Clothes Size Chart, Baby Sitter Sheet, Short Hospital Bag Checklist, After Recovery Kit, Baby Medicine Basket Items, and 10 Things to Know When Traveling with a baby. ”
― Lisa Marie Rusczyk, 50 Things to Know To Survive the First Year of Parenthood: Simple Advice for New Parents

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“Animals are my friends...and I don't eat my friends.”
― George Bernard Shaw

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“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
― Dr. Seuss

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“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

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“Friendship ... is born at the moment when one man says to another "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”
― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

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“Question: Why couldn't the clownfish buy a house? Answer: The fish could not buy a house because he didn't have an-e-mon-e!”
― Charlie The Cavalier, Fish Joke Book

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