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  Oz Clarke’s Story of Wine: 8000...

  Oz Clarke

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  Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.  
  This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day… 
  Join Oz Clarke on a journey through the ages as he explores the places, the people and the bottles that have shaped the captivating history of wine. 
  Starting from the probable birth of a wine culture in ancient Georgia, Oz travels from 6000 BC through the fact and fiction of Persia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, and then along the winding trail right up to the latest innovations in winemaking today. 
  Packed with sparkling wit and charismatic storytelling, Oz shares more than a hundred fascinating tales and woven into these are probably a hundred more. From revered medieval monks to revolutionary discoveries, Oz paints a wonderfully vivid picture of the ever-evolving story of wine. 
  The book is a non-fiction masterpiece, taking readers on a road trip through the world of beverages. It's a top pick for those interested in cooking, antiques, and collectibles, especially those related to alcoholic drinks. 
  For fans of Hugh Johnson (Hugh Johnson on Wine), Madeline Puckette (Wine Folly), Henry Jeffreys (The Cocktail Dictionary), Jamie Goode (The Goode Guide to Wine), and Stephen Skelton (Vine Varieties, Clones and Rootstocks for UK Vineyards 2nd Ed.). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  The Language Guide for Travelers...

  YouGuide

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  The Language Guide for Travelers - Altai to Luxembourgish is a practical phrasebook for travelers, pairing essential Altai and Luxembourgish words and phrases for everyday situations - greetings, directions, dining, shopping, transport and emergencies. Compact, easy to navigate and made for real trips, it helps you communicate with confidence wherever your journey takes you.

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  Tracks Across Europe: A Journey...

  Lucy Lee

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  Embark on an unforgettable journey through Europe’s scenic landscapes and bustling cities with Tracks Across Europe: A Journey on the Rails. From the historic charm of steam engines to the cutting-edge innovations of high-speed trains, this captivating guide offers everything you need to know about train travel across the continent. 
  With insider tips, practical advice, and vibrant stories from the tracks, this book takes you behind the scenes of European rail travel. Discover the best routes, learn how to navigate Europe’s major train stations, and explore the future of eco-friendly rail travel. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time adventurer, Lucy Lee’s expert insights and passion for the rails will inspire you to leave the car behind and hop on a train for your next European adventure. 
  Sustainability, comfort, and adventure await as you explore Europe’s most scenic train routes, meet the people who make the journey possible, and unlock the secrets of traveling by rail. Let the rails guide you — the tracks are calling.

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  The Accidental City -...

  Lawrence Powell

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  “Should stand for years as the definitive history of New Orleans’s first century.” ―Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post 
   
  This is the story of a city that shouldn’t exist. In the seventeenth century, what is now America’s most beguiling metropolis was nothing more than a swamp: prone to flooding, infested with snakes, battered by hurricanes. But through the intense imperial rivalries of Spain, France, and England, and the ambitious, entrepreneurial merchants and settlers from four continents who risked their lives to succeed in colonial America, this unpromising site became a crossroads for the whole Atlantic world. 
   
  Lawrence N. Powell, a decades-long resident and observer of New Orleans, gives us the full sweep of the city’s history from its founding through Louisiana statehood in 1812. We see the Crescent City evolve from a French village, to an African market town, to a Spanish fortress, and finally to an Anglo-American center of trade and commerce. We hear and feel the mix of peoples, religions, and languages from four continents that make the place electric―and always on the verge of unraveling. The Accidental City is the story of land-jobbing schemes, stock market crashes, and nonstop squabbles over status, power, and position, with enough rogues, smugglers, and self-fashioners to fill a picaresque novel. 
   
  Powell’s tale underscores the fluidity and contingency of the past, revealing a place where people made their own history. This is a city, and a history, marked by challenges and perpetual shifts in shape and direction, like the sinuous river on which it is perched.

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  Walter the Wanderer

  Pavlé Sabic

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  Dive into the heartwarming adventure of Walter the Wanderer, a curious Scottish otter with an open heart and a knack for bringing the world closer together. This delightful tale follows Walter as he journeys across vibrant landscapes and diverse cultures, teaching the timeless lessons of compassion, love, and the power of a simple hug. 
  Through his travels, Walter reminds us all to lead with love, embrace the beauty of diversity, and celebrate the extraordinary connections that make us human. Perfect for listeners of all ages, Walter the Wanderer inspires kindness, reciprocity, and a renewed appreciation for the planet we share. 
  Let Walter's story inspire you to open your heart, spread joy, and make the world a brighter place—one hug at a time. 
  The world needs this love, and Walter is here to share it.

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  William Stanek's Zion - A...

  The Editors of Our American...

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  Zion does not reward hurry. It rewards proportion.
  
  William Stanek's Zion helps readers understand the canyon not as a collection of famous hikes, but as a vertical travel world shaped by river, sandstone, sun, shadow, elevation, and narrowing choices.
  
  The guide brings clarity to the canyon floor, riverside routes, major climbs, east-side country, quieter corners, and the different kinds of commitment a Zion day can become. It combines durable geography and field judgment with photography insight, thoughtful walking guidance, quiet-travel intelligence, and humane frameworks for shorter and longer visits.
  
  This is not a book built around fragile annual procedures. It is designed around the Zion that endures: the physical structure of the canyon, the cost of moving through it, the way heat and exposure change decisions, and the difference between seeing more and receiving more.
  
  For first-time visitors, returning travelers, couples, families, solo travelers, walkers, and photographers who want to meet Zion with greater calm and better judgment.
  
  See deeply. Travel well. Remember more.

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