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  Mountainish

  Zsuzsanna Gahse

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  A narrator and her dog are criss-crossing the Swiss Alps. She travels with friends who share her interest in food, languages and their topographical contexts. They collect colours, even look for colourlessness, and develop the idea of a walk-in diary, a vain attempt to archive their observations.
  Gradually, other mountains appear in their observations and memories, as do the mountains of literature and art. Mountains may be sites of fear and awe, of narrow-mindedness, racism and ever-looming collapse; Alpine lodges may be places of hospitality, retreat and unexpected encounters; of nature under threat.
  In 515 notes, Zsuzsanna Gahse unfolds a finely woven interplay between her six characters while giving us a vivid panorama of mountain worlds, a multi-layered typology of all things mountainish.

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  Modernization and Reform - Den...

  Jun Liu

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  Deng Xiaoping’s rise to power is a tale marked by perseverance, political acumen, and the ability to navigate the turbulent political landscape of 20th-century China. Born in 1904 in the Sichuan province, Deng’s early life was shaped by his education in France, where he studied at the University of Paris. His exposure to Marxist ideas during this time laid the foundation for his later role in the Chinese Communist Party. Upon his return to China, Deng became an important figure in the party’s early years, rising through the ranks as a trusted leader. 
  Deng’s political career began during the Second Sino-Japanese War, where he served in key military roles, building his reputation as a capable leader. However, it was during the Chinese Civil War that Deng truly began to cement his place in the party hierarchy. His involvement in the revolution and his leadership of various military campaigns helped to solidify his standing as a rising star in the Communist Party. Despite the chaos and upheaval surrounding the war, Deng’s strategic thinking and leadership made him an indispensable figure in the fight against both the Japanese and later the Nationalists. 
  After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, Deng continued to rise through the ranks of the Communist Party, serving in various influential positions. However, his career was not without its setbacks. During the Cultural Revolution, a political movement led by Mao Zedong, Deng fell out of favor and was purged from his positions of power. He was sent to work on a farm, and his political influence was effectively diminished. Yet, despite these challenges, Deng’s political resilience would eventually lead to his return to power.

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  You Are My Sunshine - A Story of...

  Sean Dietrich

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  Read by the author. 
  A laugh-out-loud funny true story of a loving relationship, a grand adventure, and a promise kept.  
  It was only a few years after the starry-eyed young couple got married when scary news threatened to take the wind out of their sails. But Sean Dietrich's wife, Jamie, wouldn't let it. She dared to hope for and plan for a great big adventure, and she made him promise to do it with her. For love and the promise of biscuits along the way, Sean--who was never an athlete of any kind--undertook the bike ride of a lifetime and lived to talk about it.  
  In this true-life tale, master storyteller Sean Dietrich--also known as the beloved columnist and creator of the blog and podcast "Sean of the South"--shares their hilarious, touching, and sometimes terrifying story of the long bike ride to conquer The Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath trail. As you laugh out loud through every hard-won mile and lose yourself in his signature poignancy, you'll experience a great adventure that, in the end, will remind you of what's most important in life, the value of keeping your promises, and the importance of connection in your most treasured relationships.  
  A feel-good read you won't be able to put down, You Are My Sunshine dares you to hope for an adventure of your own. 
  An accompanying map is included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  101 Conversations in...

  Midealuck Publishing

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  Spaniards and Mexicans don't speak like your phrase book, so it's no surprise you might feel a little overwhelmed when it's your turn to speak! This audiobook fixes that and you can practise what you hear in the slowly spoken dialogues. Listening to typical and often humorous Spanish conversations are an ideal preparation for travelling to Spain and Latin America. 
  Here's what you'll get: 
  •  Advanced beginners and intermediate level conversational stories that are focused on dialogue so you can learn real Spanish as spoken by native speakers. Gradually as you are listening to the audio, you will be able to understand spoken words and dialogues with ease, and have Spanish roll off your tongue more fluently. 
  •  The stories include slowly spoken clear Spanish audio so you can learn the expressions that real people use in daily life. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Spanish-speaking friends more easily. 
  •  Most of the stories are humorous in nature, and they frequently carry a twist-like surprise, you learn and are being entertained at the same time. 
  • The conversations are carefully written and narrated so they are accessible for advanced beginners and intermediate students (A2-B1 on the CEFR). By listening to the audio you will learn from real, spoken conversations from native Spanish speakers, therefore you don't have to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers. All the stories include dialogues with over 101 conversations in total. 
  This audiobook will help you in many ways, so get your copy now and start speaking Spanish like a pro!

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  Aokigahara: The Truth Behind...

  Tara A. Devlin

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  What really lies in the forest’s depths? 
  Aokigahara is a mystery. Born out of an explosion, its roots twist and turn, the dense trees seeming to swallow anything that enters it whole. In recent years it has gained renown as a “suicide forest,” but it wasn’t always this way. 
  Aokigahara: The Truth Behind Japan’s Suicide Forest is fully researched from Japanese sources and looks at the history of the Sea of Trees, how it came to be, and why it became known worldwide as a popular suicide spot. It looks at why people choose the forest, the procedures the police follow when a body is discovered, and how the government is trying to turn its current image on its head. 
  Delve into the truth behind many of the forests terrifying legends, and discover why Aokigahara isn't just a “suicide forest,” but an important part of Japan’s spiritual and cultural history. 
  Get ready to enter the Sea of Trees and uncover the real truth hiding in its dark depths.

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  The Building of England

  Simon Thurley

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  From awe-inspiring Norman castles, to the homes we live in, Simon Thurley explores how the architecture of this small island influenced the world. 
  The Building of England puts into context the significance of a country’s architectural history and unearths how it is inextricably linked to the cultural past – and present. 
  Saxon, Tudor, Georgian, Regency, even Victorian and Edwardian are all well-recognised architectural styles, displaying the influence of the events that mark each period. Thurley looks at how the architecture of England has evolved over a thousand years, uncovering the beliefs, ideas and aspirations of the people who commissioned them, built them and lived in them. He tells the fascinating story of the development of architecture and the advancements in both structural performance and aesthetic effect. 
  In this updated edition of his 2013 classic, Simon Thurley traces the history and contemplates the future of the buildings that have made England. 
  For fans of Leanda De Lisle (Tudor), Alison Weir (Queens at War), Jonathan Healey (The First Century of Welfare), Tracy Borman (Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I), and Nicola Tallis (Elizabeth's Rival).

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