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No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. This course covers European and Latin American...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...

Brought to you by Penguin. No sex. No kids. No future? When Tom Feiling moved to Tokyo as a student in the early nineties, Japan was a beacon of the future: a rising superpower, a technology giant, and a global symbol of prosperity, civility and success. When he returned twenty-four years later...

Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild—from the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain. “If you’ve been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...

Brought to you by Penguin. When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history? Abroad in...

Winner of the Audie Award 2022 for Best History/Biography Audiobook. Earphones Award Winner 2021. A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander - Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish - explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare. Narrated by Sam Heughan...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...

Douglas Mawson, born in 1882 and knighted in 1914, was Australia’s greatest Antarctic explorer.

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take your French to the next level with Paul...

The hilarious book from the nation's favourite comedian, Billy Connolly. Being a Rambling Man was what I always wanted to be, to live the way I damn well pleased. I've met the weirdest and most wonderful people who walk the Earth, seen the most bizarre and the most fantastic sights - and I've...

A deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer by the acclaimed New Yorker writer....

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take your Italian to the next level with Paul...

Joe Simpson, with just his partner Simon Yates, tackled the unclimbed West Face of the remote 21,000 foot Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in June 1995. But before they reached the summit, disaster struck. A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp, exhausted and frostbitten, to tell...

The enchanted island of Corfu was home to Gerald Durrell and his family for five years before the Second World War....

A revitalised edition of this much-loved best seller. Truly hilarious books are rare. Even rarer are those based on real events. Join A.J. Mackinnon, your charming and eccentric guide, on an amazing voyage in a boat called Jack de Crow. A couple of quiet weeks sailing the River Severn was the...

Heroes are hard to come by - but there's one man whose legend has stood the test of two centuries, and whose name sits on Australia's highest peak. Tadeusz Kosciuszko: freedom fighter, friend of Thomas Jefferson and champion of liberty on two continents. Bestselling author Anthony Sharwood finds...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. This course covers European and Latin American...

Ghost Empire is a rare treasure - an utterly captivating blend of the historical and the contemporary, realised by a master storyteller....

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take your Mandarin Chinese to the next level with...

An inimitable tale of survival, resilience, and sheer willpower, Walking the Nile is an inspiring chronicle of an epic journey down the lifeline of civilization in northern Africa....

THIS GRIPPING AND TRIUMPHANT MEMOIR FOLLOWS A LIVING LEGEND OF EXTREME MOUNTAINEERING AS HE MAKES HIS ASSAULT ON HISTORY, ONE 8,000-METER SUMMIT AT A TIME. For eighteen years Ed Viesturs pursued climbing’s holy grail: to stand atop the world’s fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of...

David Attenborough reads J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing. The nation’s greatest voice, David Attenborough, reads J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine. J. A. Baker’s classic of British nature writing was first published...

Michael Palin reads his own account of a journey into a new Europe....

A Zoo in My Luggage is the account of Gerald Durrell's six-month animal-collecting trip in British Cameroon, and his attempts to create his own zoo. Motivated by a passion for wildlife, and a desire to save endangered species from extinction, Durrell assembles exotic animals....

Brought to you by Penguin. No sex. No kids. No future? When Tom Feiling moved to Tokyo as a student in the early nineties, Japan was a beacon of the future: a rising superpower, a technology giant, and a global symbol of prosperity, civility and success. When he returned twenty-four years later...

El autor elige un puñado de ciudades donde se refleja la variedad de paisajes y la huella de la historia como en pocos sitios. Córdoba, Santiago, Toledo, Cáceres, Salamanca, Ibiza o Mérida, entre otras.

Diez recorridos diferentes por Madrid de la mano de una de sus mayores conocedoras. No es una guía ni se pretende exhaustiva. Es personal y única.

Join acclaimed travel writer and incurably curious hiker Tom Chesshyre in this celebration of the Peak District, Britain’s first National Park, on its 75th anniversary 'Funny, fair and honest, and effortlessly readable' Matthew Parris In the heart of England lies a fascinating landscape of...

An inventive new look at the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home. Acclaimed author and journalist Brian Groom reveals the colourful and often-contested history of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have...

In her most ambitious memoir yet, bestselling author Lindy West takes listeners on a funny and unfiltered cross-country road trip through the most chaotic period of her life. Exclusive self-recorded voice memos captured on the road give this audiobook a raw, real-time immediacy as she...

Make time for the things that really matter in life. Find balance and happiness in your daily life, the Scandinavian way, with The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness! There's a reason Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden consistently rank as the top 5 happiest countries on earth! Find out...

En este libro te llevo conmigo por todos esos rincones que me han robado el corazón: desde Tenerife hasta Santorini, de paseo por las calles de Edimburgo, donde nació una historia de amor imposible, hasta el sol de Los Ángeles, pasando de las playas de Ibiza a la ajetreada Nueva York, visitando juntos el lluvioso Londres… No es una guía: es un recorrido por mis paisajes favoritos, por los pueblos que me acogieron, por los hoteles que se convirtieron en refugios, y por los bares y escenarios donde se forjaron los personajes que tanto queremos.

Warning: This Book May Cause Spontaneous Adventure, Uncontrollable Joy & Excessive Use of Sunscreen You’ve worked hard, you’ve raised kids (or plants, pets, or peace flags), and now you’ve earned the right to ask life’s most pressing question: “Now what? ”Whether you're 50 or 80+, feeling restless or relaxed, this book is packed with creative, accessible, and just-plain-fun ideas to make your golden years shine like a disco ball at a senior prom.

Singing with the Trees is a compelling memoir of transformation, survival, and soul-searching set in the rugged wilderness of Vancouver Island. Against the tumultuous backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian singer-songwriter Rob Fillo steps away from the chaos of modern life, embarking on a journey into the unknown—afraid, uncertain, and desperate to find deeper meaning in a world turned upside down.

The history of the world is often written by the victors, but the true architecture of human progress is frequently designed in the shadows. For centuries, a clandestine thread has woven itself through the tapestry of Western civilization, connecting the stone laboratories of the seventeenth century to the fiber optic cables of the modern age.

To understand the history of the Stewards is to attempt to grasp the shape of the wind. For nearly four centuries, this silent collective has operated beneath the surface of official histories, leaving behind no monuments, no signed treaties, and no public martyrs. While other secret societies like the Freemasons or the Rosicrucians eventually allowed their rituals to be cataloged and their symbols to be sold in gift shops, the Stewards remained committed to a much more difficult path: absolute, functional invisibility. They did not seek to be known, they sought to be effective.

Dieses Ratgeberbuch begleitet dich umfassend bei deiner geplanten Auswanderung nach Mauritius und beleuchtet das Klima die Kultur sowie die wirtschaftliche und politische Stabilität der Insel. Es erklärt detailliert die steuerlichen Vorteile der Lebenshaltungskosten und den Immobilienmarkt, um Ihnen eine solide Entscheidungsgrundlage zu bieten. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf den praktischen Behördengängen für Aufenthaltsgenehmigungen, die Einbürgerung und die Eröffnung eines Bankkontos.

Das Reisen ist Nina Sedanos große Leidenschaft. Ihr Leben in Frankfurt kann sie auf die Dauer nicht erfüllen und sie fasst einen mutigen Entschluss: Sie wird Geld ansparen, ihren Job aufgeben und alle 193 UN-Staaten bereisen. Voller Elan und Lebensfreude macht sie sich auf in die Ferne. Unterwegs erlebt sie Aufregendes, taucht in fremde Kulturen ein, knüpft Freundschaften, stößt manchmal an ihre Grenzen und lernt viel über das Leben, die Welt und sich selbst.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Provence, 1970, a lively, dramatic account of the rise of French “nouvelle cuisine,” and the renegade chefs of the 1960s and 70s who revolutionized modern cooking. In The Secret History of French Cooking, Luke Barr takes readers inside the...

Every spring, tornadoes tear through America's heartland with winds exceeding 200 mph. Every summer, derechos unleash hurricane-force destruction across hundreds of miles. Every year, floods swallow homes, and blizzards trap families without power for days.

The history of secret societies is often a tapestry woven from threads of genuine civic duty, collegiate tradition, and the inevitable allure of mystique. Among these organizations, the Burning Spear Society at Florida State University stands as a unique case study in how institutional influence and student leadership can merge into a powerful, albeit often controversial, force.

Experience Victoria is your immersive guide to one of Canada’s most charming and livable cities — where historic elegance meets West Coast ease. Known as Canada’s Garden City, Victoria blends British heritage, coastal beauty, vibrant neighborhoods, and a relaxed pace that rewards travelers who want more than a rushed checklist. This book takes you beyond the postcards and into the heart of the city.

Colorado Travel Master Guide combines two complete travel systems into one powerful bundle — delivering over 200 curated experiences across every season, major city, and mountain town.

In the humid, moss-draped corridor of North-Central Florida, power is not merely inherited; it is engineered. For over a century, the University of Florida has served as the primary incubator for the state’s political, legal, and economic elite, but the true architect of this influence is not found in a faculty lounge or an administrative office. Instead, it resides within a storied, once-shadowy organization known as Florida Blue Key (FBK).

Colorado isn't just a destination — it's a lifestyle. In Colorado Bucket List Travel Guide: Eat. Hike. Snow. Repeat. By Elijah Blackpine delivers 100 must-do experiences designed to help you explore Colorado smarter, deeper, and in every season. From scenic alpine hikes and powder days in the Rockies to iconic mountain towns, hidden local gems, and perfectly planned weekend getaways, this guide gives you a curated system for experiencing the very best of the Centennial State.

The history of the Quill and Dagger secret society at Cornell University is a narrative of prestige, hidden influence, and the evolution of the American collegiate elite. Founded in the late nineteenth century, the society has occupied a unique position in the social hierarchy of Ithaca, New York, acting as both a guarded sanctuary for the university's most influential student leaders and a visible pillar of campus tradition.

What happens when a woman says yes to a divine call and follows it across continents? In To the Regions Beyond, Christian missionary memoirist Lela F. Folkers shares a profound journey of faith that began with a choice: whether to live for herself or to commit fully to God’s service. After graduating with a degree in education from Fresno State, Lela heard a spiritual calling that would carry her far beyond her small hometown in California. She said yes.

Most travelers think they know Florida - sunshine, sand, and roller coasters. But Exploring Florida: A Journey Through History and Must-See Destinations reveals a side of the Sunshine State that few ever see: one filled with ancient cultures, Spanish fortresses, rocket launches, and resilient communities shaped by centuries of change. From the shell mounds of the Calusa to the pastel streets of Key West, author Brian Armstrong takes listeners on a journey that bridges history and modern adventure.

Life on the road isn’t always smooth—but it sure makes for great stories. In Rolling Smooth: From Breakdowns to Belly Laughs, author and full-time RVer Stan Cromlish shares the real, unfiltered, and often hilarious side of RV life. From black tank disasters and thunderstorm slide malfunctions to awning duels with gate posts and near misses on postage-stamp campsites, these stories prove that the best lessons often come from the biggest mistakes.