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"A young writer embarks on an epic quest through the Argentine Andes in search of a family heritage that spans hemispheres and centuries, from the Jewish Levant to turn-of-the-century trade routes in South America. One Thanksgiving afternoon at his grandparents' house, Jordan Salama discovers a large binder stuffed with yellowing papers and old photographs--a five-hundred-year wandering history of his Arab Jewish family, from Moorish Spain to Ottoman...
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In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering "expats" from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible--for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked with working as a "bridge": living with, assisting, and monitoring the expat known as "1847" or Commander Graham Gore....
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"Strategic lists and itineraries for every type of journey: Choose from the best cities, road trips, rail excursions, outdoor adventures, and more, with ideas for first-timers, solo travelers, and families. Can't-miss stops throughout Europe: Hike the craggy cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, hit the road in Iceland to see stunning waterfalls and glaciers, and find your new favorite arrondissement in Paris. See the dramatic Scotland scenery from the window...
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"From the James Beard Award-winning blogger behind The Everywhereist come hilarious, searing essays on how food and cooking stoke the flames of her feminism. When celebrity chef Mario Batali sent out an apology letter for the sexual harassment allegations made against him, he had the gall to include a recipe--for cinnamon rolls, of all things. When Geraldine DeRuiter decided to make the recipe, she happened to make food journalism history along with...
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"Seventeen-year-old aspiring journalist Darren Purchase has been a lifelong fan of country music legend Decklee Cassel, who's as famous for her classic hits as she is for her partnership with songwriter Mickenlee Hooper. The same Mickenlee who mysteriously backed out of the limelight at the height of their careers, never to be heard from again. Now Decklee's televised funeral marks the unveiling of her long-awaited time capsule. But when it's revealed...
10) Kilt trip
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"Ready or Scot... Globetrotter Addie Macrae always follows her wanderlust. As a travel consultant, she jet sets around the world -- anywhere but Scotland. But when she's sent on assignment to help a struggling family-run tour company in the Highlands -- and save her own job -- Addie packs away her emotional baggage and turns on the professional charm. Rugged as the land he loves, Logan Sutherland's greatest joy is sharing the beauty of Scotland's...
13) Basic Bulgarian
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This Bulgarian audio language learning course is designed for beginners, offering a straightforward and efficient approach to acquiring basic communication skills in Bulgarian. The course is structured into five short, digestible modules, each focusing on essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures. It starts with greetings and common expressions, then gradually introduces learners to slightly more complex topics.
The audio format allows...
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Afrika oder die Liebe. Was ist gefährlicher?
Helge Timmerberg, Abenteurer und Globetrotter, hat den letzten ihm noch unbekannten Kontinent bereist, sieben Monate lang, von Nord nach Süd, von Ost nach West. Afrika lag vor ihm für eine Großwildjagd nach Geschichten. In den Großstädten inspizierte er die Hölle auf Erden, in der Serengeti das Paradies. Er war mit Buschtaxis, Buschlastwagen, Buschfliegern, uralten Dampfern und Motorbooten unterwegs,...
15) Off the Tracks
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Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.
Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking her family across Europe to Poland, trains have been...
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Secrets From My Travel Diaries will transport you back to 1997, when the author, as a college student, ventured from a small Ohio town to study and live in Germany and France, eventually traveling to more than ten countries.
Her diaries, written on train rides and after late-night adventures at the disco, helped her clarify her thoughts and feelings at a pivotal time in her life.
Years later, after leaving her corporate career, the author rediscovered...
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"Accidentes que Dejaron Huellas" es un fascinante y conmovedor recorrido por algunos de los eventos más impactantes y trascendentales que han sacudido la historia de la humanidad. A través de estas páginas, el lector se sumerge en una exploración profunda y cautivadora de los momentos en los que el destino y la fatalidad se entrelazaron, dejando a su paso marcas indelebles en la memoria colectiva.
Cada capítulo ofrece una mirada íntima y detallada...
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"Exploring the Heart of Japan: A Cultural Odyssey from Tokyo to Kyoto" invites you on an unforgettable journey through Japan's soul-stirring landscapes, vibrant cities, and timeless traditions. This comprehensive travel guidebook is your passport to discovering the essence of Japan, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the peaceful temples of Kyoto.
Featuring meticulously researched information, captivating narratives, and stunning photography,...