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  Where the Wind Wills - An...

  D. Flower

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  In Where the Wind Wills, D. Flower soars with the eagles while trekking in the Himalayas, she meets with a famous healer in Brazil to prepare for a year in Africa, and dances with dust devils while living in a grass-roofed hut in Kenya. She learns the Maasai tribal ways while documenting ancient sacred ceremonies, crawls through stinging nettles in Rwanda to look into the eyes of mountain gorillas, and flirts with death on the Omo River in Ethiopia. All the while navigating on one of the toughest roads -love. Upon her return to the United States, she volunteered for a challenging assignment -a public relations specialist for FEMA during the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Through all the ups and downs, twists and turns she encountered, she emerged as a fiercely independent woman confident and flexible, changeable and free; committed to continuing to journey wherever the wind wills…

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  Hildasay to Home - How I Found a...

  Christian Lewis

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  Read by the author, Christian Lewis.Walking saved his life. Now it will help find him a family. In the follow-up to his Sunday Times bestselling Finding Hildasay, Christian Lewis takes his next steps.Since his time on Hildasay, Chris’ adventure has only gotten wilder. No one was more surprised than Chris when, in November 2020, he had an unlikely (seemingly destined) encounter with fellow adventurer Kate. The two turned out to be kindred spirits and – even more astonishingly – Kate made the bold decision to join Chris on the walk of a lifetime. Day in, day out, as they trekked the coastline down from Scotland together, their relationship grew, and soon the couple were thrown in at the deep end when their first child – baby Magnus – arrived.But, away from Scotland, Chris’ struggles with mental health returned. The solitude of Hildasay seemed far away, and he unravelled once again.Through injuries and setbacks, with Jet the dog ageing and baby Magnus growing by the day, the adventurous family of four had to find their feet and come together to complete this epic challenge. They’ve navigated the east coast of Scotland, through Yorkshire and East Anglia, and struggled on to the Jurassic Coast where Chris slowly came back into himself.In Hildasay to Home Chris finally crosses the finish line back in Swansea with almost half a million pounds raised. He reflects beautifully on all that he’s learned and the family he’s found for himself along the way.

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  Some Rambling Notes of an Idle...

  Mark Twain

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  Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion is a humorous travelogue chronicling a trip to Bermuda with friends that captures the essence of Twain's observational style, and showcases his talent for turning everyday experiences into comedic masterpieces. Blending humour, satire, and insightful commentary on people and places, this is a delightful blend of travel writing and humorous fiction.
  Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain (1835–1910), grew up along the banks of the Mississippi River, and his early experiences inspired many of his most famous works, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Widely celebrated as America's greatest humorist, Twain captured the spirit of a rapidly changing nation, and his sharp wit, keen eye for human nature, and gift for storytelling made him not only a beloved novelist but also a popular lecturer and essayist.
  
  Twain's innovative style, character-driven storytelling and ability to interweave humour with profound social critique laid the groundwork for modern American literature and has inspired countless authors, including Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Indeed, Hemingway famously declared that "all modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn."

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  Short Stories in Spanish For...

  Mind Smith

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  * Over 10,000 students have skyrocketed their learning so far with our short stories books * 
  The only beginner Spanish short stories book with bilingual summaries, quizzes, translations + a 7-day challenge — your complete starter kit! 
  What if Spanish felt so easy you didn't need translations or apps, even as a beginner… and reading just flowed? You could feel confident in record time. These engaging short stories make learning natural, fun, and confidence-building, while giving you tools that no textbook or app could. 
  What you’ll get: 
  ✅ 15 Culturally-relevant stories that are fun to listen to in 10 minutes or less 
  ✅ Chapter summaries in both languages so you don't get stuck 
  ✅ Quizzes, vocab lists and verb conjugations - to solidify your learning 
  ✅ English translations to check your understanding and build confidence 
  ✅ 7-Day Spanish Reading Challenge - your step-by-step plan to build momentum and confidence in just one week ($20 value) 
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  Designed for beginners with at least a little bit of experience*, and intermediate learners. Focused primarily on Latin American Spanish and culture (but the Spanish you learn will 100% work in Spain too!) 
  Use the 7-Day Challenge and see the difference. If you don’t feel more confident after reading the stories and completing the challenge, Amazon’s easy returns have you covered. 
  Ready to drastically boost your confidence in reading, speaking and thinking in Spanish? Grab your copy and start reading today.

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  On the Narrow Road to the Deep...

  Lesley Chan Downer

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  After eight years working in Japan, immersing herself in its language and literature, Lesley Chan Downer set off in the footsteps of Matsuo Basho, Japan's most cherished poet, to explore the country's remote northern provinces. Basho's pilgrimage to find the landscapes that had inspired the great medieval poets gave birth to Japan's most famous travel book, rich in strange imagery and sometimes comic encounters along the road. In this intriguing cross-threading of journeys, perceptions and exquisite haiku, Lesley creates her own funny, loving and honest portrayal of contemporary Japan. As she walks, she finds at one and the same time a drab, post-industrial landscape of concrete and cables, but also a land still full of the old enchantments. Nights in thatched highland villages and saké-drenched poetry sessions encourage her to see for herself if any of the legendary hermit-priests still survive in the sacred mountains of the north.

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  Transformations in China -...

  Jun Liu

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  Transformations in China explores the sweeping cultural, political, and economic changes that have reshaped China from ancient times to the modern era. This 3-in-1 volume covers pivotal periods in Chinese history, focusing on three major forces of transformation: Modernization and Reform, The Cultural Revolution, and The Silk Road. From the ancient trade routes that connected China to the rest of the world, to the turbulent policies of the 20th century, this book captures the resilience and complexity of a civilization in constant evolution. 
  The journey begins with the Silk Road, which served as the lifeblood of commerce and cultural exchange for centuries. More than a trade route, it was a corridor for sharing religions, inventions, languages, and ideas between East and West. The narrative then moves to the 20th century, examining The Cultural Revolution, a period of radical upheaval that profoundly altered Chinese society. Spearheaded by Mao Zedong, this political campaign reshaped education, tradition, and family life, leaving a lasting mark on Chinese identity. 
  Finally, the book explores Modernization and Reform, spotlighting China’s transition from a closed, agrarian state to a global economic superpower. Beginning with Deng Xiaoping’s reforms in the late 20th century, this section details the rapid industrialization, urbanization, and globalization that have defined modern China. Transformations in China presents a sweeping yet accessible account of how a nation has continuously redefined itself—often through conflict, always through change.

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