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  Guatemala - Culture Smart! - The...

  Russell Maddicks

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  Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. 
   
  The largest and most populous Central American country, Guatemala is a land of contrasts and contradictions. It offers great physical beauty alongside ancient Mayan ruins and a conglomeration of diverse peoples and cultures. It is also unique in Central America in that more than half its population is of Mayan Indian origin. Today the country reflects a combination of ancient Mayan heritage, Spanish colonialism, and modern Western influences, mainly from the United States. 
   
  Culture Smart! Guatemala introduces you to the complexities of Guatemalan society and shows how history has shaped the values and attitudes you will encounter. It describes different aspects of Guatemalan life, from festivals and cuisine to socializing and doing business. This new and updated edition provides key insights into the minds and hearts of Guatemalans today and offers practical advice on how to make the most of your time while being a savvy and considerate guest. 
   
  Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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  A Woman in the Polar Night

  Christian Ritter, Sara Wheeler

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  This rediscovered classic memoir tells the incredible tale of a woman defying society's expectations to find freedom and peace in the adventure of a lifetime. 
   
   
   
  In 1934, the painter Christiane Ritter leaves her comfortable life in Austria and travels to the remote Arctic island of Spitsbergen, to spend a year there with her husband. She thinks it will be a relaxing trip, a chance to "read thick books in the remote quiet and, not least, sleep to my heart's content," but when Christiane arrives she is shocked to realize that they are to live in a tiny ramshackle hut on the shores of a lonely fjord, hundreds of miles from the nearest settlement, battling the elements every day, just to survive. 
   
   
   
  At first, Christiane is horrified by the freezing cold, the bleak landscape the lack of equipment and supplies . . . But as time passes, after encounters with bears and seals, long treks over the ice and months on end of perpetual night, she finds herself falling in love with the Arctic's harsh, otherworldly beauty, gaining a great sense of inner peace and a new appreciation for the sanctity of life.

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  100 Amazing Facts about Israel -...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover the Wonders of Israel with "100 Amazing Facts About Israel" - Now in Audio! 🇮🇱 
  Take a journey through time and nature with this captivating audiobook, perfect for young listeners aged 7 to 12. "100 Amazing Facts About Israel" brings the incredible history, culture, and natural wonders of one of the most fascinating regions in the world to life through engaging storytelling. 
  From ancient secrets to modern marvels, this audiobook answers questions that spark curiosity:What is the story behind the world’s oldest fortified city?How do turtles and migratory birds connect with Israel's ecosystems?Why do mysterious fossils lie hidden in the desert?How did ancient people create the first roads, ovens, and tools thousands of years ago?What makes this audiobook exceptional?Richly detailed facts: From archaeology and history to ecology and geology, listeners will uncover 100 incredible discoveries about Israel.Engaging narration: The facts are presented in a lively and easy-to-follow format that keeps children entertained while they learn.Accessible for all ages: Whether at home, on the go, or in the classroom, this audiobook is a perfect companion for curious learners.Interactive and reflective: Thought-provoking content encourages kids to ask questions and think critically about the world around them. 
  Whether it’s exploring ancient ruins, discovering natural wonders, or delving into surprising historical events, "100 Amazing Facts About Israel" invites young listeners on a journey of discovery. Perfect for road trips, bedtime stories, or classroom learning, this audiobook inspires curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of exploration!

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  Letters from Mozambique

  Stephen Powell

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  The clichés about Mozambique spill out easily. This African country has been synonymous with war and poverty since independence from Portugal half a century ago. But is that all there is? 
  Stephen Powell travelled the length of the country, to appreciate its beauty and find stories which dig deeper into Mozambique’s human reality. He visited the inspiring Gorongosa national park, where an international team has restored biodiversity, created jobs and provided education in a region once riven by conflict. He talked to people at the coal mining town of Moatize, where brave, articulate residents are campaigning against pollution caused by Mozambique’s biggest company. He doesn’t gloss over the central fact of war. He interviewed leading author Mia Couto about the pain of chronicling the country’s civil war, which lasted 15 years. 
  Mozambique today comes across as a delicate mix of political stalemate and youthful vigour. There are green shoots of creativity in the land.

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  Strange Skies & Shifting Shadows...

  Michael Dean

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  Some stories cling to us long after they’re told. A flicker of doubt, a chill that lingers, a whisper that says the world is not as ordinary as we like to believe. Across the towns, moors, and coastlines of the United Kingdom, mysteries take root. They are retold in pubs and passed down in families, woven into the fabric of our landscapes until fact and folklore blur together. 
  This book began as a podcast—a chance to explore some of Britain’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries. From strange lights in the sky to vanished men, haunted houses to entire stretches of countryside steeped in unease, each episode set out to capture both the history and the enduring sense of the uncanny that clings to these tales. 
  Collected here, the stories form something different. Read together, they reveal patterns: how ordinary lives collide with the inexplicable, how mystery resists tidy explanation, and how the unknown remains part of our national imagination. These aren’t simply curiosities of the past—they are living stories, reshaped every time they are retold. 
  Whether you are returning to these stories after listening to the podcast, or discovering them for the first time, I invite you to treat them as more than puzzles. They are glimpses into the strange corners of our history, reminders that even in an age of reason and technology, mystery endures. 
  Turn the page, and step into a Britain where history, mystery, and imagination meet.

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  The Uncommercial Traveller

  Charles Dickens

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  The Uncommercial Traveller by Charles Dickens is a captivating collection of essays blending travelogue, social commentary, and personal reflection. Written from the perspective of a wandering storyteller, Dickens explores London’s bustling streets and ventures beyond, observing the lives of its diverse inhabitants—from the impoverished to the privileged. With his trademark wit and vivid prose, he delves into themes of poverty, crime, memory, and human resilience. The essays range from haunting encounters with destitute children to nostalgic recollections of his own past, offering both humor and poignant critique. Dickens’ keen eye for detail and empathy for society’s marginalized make this work a timeless meditation on urban life and the human condition. A blend of fact and fancy, The Uncommercial Traveller reveals Dickens at his most introspective and incisive.

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