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One of the most talked about books of the decade, an inspiring true story of hope and the healing powers of the natural world. OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER INCLUDED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES 2024 LIST OF THE TOP 100 BOOKS OF THE PAST FIFTY YEARS WINNER OF THE ROYAL...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE The original bestseller from the beloved author of UNDERLAND, LANDMARKS and THE LOST WORDS - Robert Macfarlane travels Britain's ancient paths and discovers the secrets of our beautiful, underappreciated landscape 'The Old Ways...

Walking defines us as human beings. But how much do we know about the paths that we walk? Why do they matter? What caused so many to be lost? And can we create more of them? In The Path More Travelled, acclaimed geographer and travel writer Nicholas Crane explores the hidden history of Britain's...

Raynor Winn’s memoir The Salt Path was a bestseller and literary phenomenon with millions of people captivated by this true story of financial ruin, terminal illness, and healing through nature. Raynor Winn has since published two more books and The Salt Path has been adapted for the big screen, starring Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson.At its heart it is a simple tale, of a couple embarking on a 630 mile trek in the face of stark adversity. When faced with nothing, they chose to walk.But when reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou received a tip-off that the memoir may not be the "unflinchingly ...

Learn how to read the clues and signs of nature with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation Tristan Gooley shows how it is possible to achieve a level of outdoors awareness that will enable you to sense...

Postal paths span the length and breadth of Britain - from the furthermost corners of the Outer Hebrides to the isolated communities clinging to the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall. For over 200 years, postmen and women have delivered post to homes across Britain on foot, no matter how remote. A chance remark by a farmer about a Postman's Path led Alan Cleaver on a quest to discover more about this network of lanes, short-cuts and footpaths in the British landscape. 

READERS PRAISE: 'What an amazing and inspiring read.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Reading the book is like making a new, witty, warm and wise friend.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking account of how one woman lost everything and how, by stepping off the path, she found...

In 2020, Anthony Seldon, inspired by a fallen World War I soldier who dreamed of a 'Via Sacra' to commemorate the war dead and stand as a marker for the triumph of peace, set out on a 1,000km walk tracing the historic route of the Western Front. But there wasn't to be lasting peace, with the...

Without a permanent home, a wife or a job, and with no clear sense of where his life was going, Anthony Seldon set out on a 35-day pilgrimage from the French-Swiss border to the English Channel. The route of his 1,000 kilometre journey was inspired by a young British soldier of the First World...

A wonderfully quixotic, charming and surprisingly uplifting travelogue which sees Jack Cooke, author of the much-loved The Treeclimbers Guide, drive around the British Isles in a clapped-out forty-year old hearse in search of famous – and not so famous – tombs, graves and burial sites. Along...

Drystone walls, built of stone and air, are an integral part of the British landscape. These expertly crafted structures are widely admired, yet often overlooked. But who made them, how have they endured over hundreds of years, and why are they so deeply tied to our cultural heritage? Inspired...

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING GILLIAN ANDERSON AND JASON ISAACS "Polished, poignant... an inspiring story of true love."—Entertainment Weekly A BEST BOOK OF 2019, NPR's Book Concierge SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD The true story of a...

Leslie White knew she wanted more out of life - She found it in an unlikely place. Devastated from the loss of both parents to cancer nine months apart, Leslie vowed to change her life. She bought the neighbor’s old motorhome, found a job as a traveling histologist, and hit the road. But she found she could not trust the one person she was still holding onto.

From the bestselling author of Diary of an MP's Wife comes a beautiful discovery of Britain's great coastal path 'A real achievement - unexpectedly moving with every beat and turn of its taut, precise prose' Rory Stewart 'Beautifully written... a contemplative, Paul Theroux-like exploration of...

With a foundation of the prose created by six handpicked Austen-inspired authors who have selected a location from their travels upon which to base an Austenesque short story, this book is just as much a whimsical travelogue as an anthology of excellent Regency romance fiction and fantasy. Each author tells the story of their homage to Jane Austen during their past travels to the UK, with photos to enhance the tale.

Travel shapes our identity, from ancient spiritual journeys to the modern movement of people across the globe. In his latest book, Douglas J. Brouwer, a pastor, scholar and lifelong traveler, invites listeners to reflect on the profound, transformative power of travel in all its forms. With over 40 years of pastoral ministry in the U.S. and Europe, Doug shares personal stories from his own life, from childhood road trips to leading mission teams, study tours, and pilgrimages.

In the spring of 2009, Simon Pridmore and his wife Sofie travelled for 15,000 kilometres overland through Russia, Mongolia, and China. A trip that started off as an adventure ended up being an education. Everywhere they stopped, they found people and cultures on the cusp of change. This was a watershed period for many nations that found themselves having to deal with the challenges of a new century, while still recovering from the consequences of the tumultuous events of the previous one. 

Desire Path – Zwei Künstler*innen auf Rädern Was passiert, wenn zwei kreative Köpfe, ein Haufen Malkartons und zwei Fahrräder gemeinsam losziehen? Genau: eine Reise voller Abenteuer, Kunst – und ein bisschen Wahnsinn! Willkommen bei „Desire Path“ – dem Podcast für alle, die Kunst, Bewegung und spontane Ideen lieben. Mit dabei: Jule, besser bekannt als „I.Draw.On.Bikes“ – sie bemalt Fahrradrahmen, als wären sie Leinwände. Und Arkadij – Kommunikationsdesigner, Graffiti-Artist und der Typ, der wirklich alles malen kann. Gemeinsam bilden sie ein mobiles Atelier auf zwei ...

In 2019, BAFTA-winning film producer Janey de Nordwall packed her bags (and her cat), fired up her 1970s VW campervan, and headed off from her London home to Scotland for a journey that would change her life. In this heartwarming, fresh, and joyful book, Janey captures the lucid beauty of her surroundings, remembers the pivotal moments of her eventful life, and reveals her most intimate thoughts.

Primal Path es un podcast sobre viajes, naturaleza y supervivencia, donde podrás encontrar temáticas tan variadas como el ciclismo de aventura, la cocina outdoor o la conservación de fauna salvaje entre otras muchas. Además, podrás conocer la filosofía y las historias de aquellos que han conducido su vida por el camino más natural y primitivo. Vive una experiencia arcaica. Déjate llevar por los orígenes. Entra en la senda primigenia.