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  Metaphors in Motion - Wisdom...

  Tim Bishop, Debbie Bishop

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  From the coauthors of the award-winning Wheels of Wisdom. 
  After pedaling thousands of miles throughout America, midlife newlyweds and cross-country adventurers Tim and Debbie Bishop offer eight powerful life lessons from the seat of a bicycle. 
  Do you need some inspiration or a nudge in your life? Whether you are bored, navigating unfamiliar terrain, struggling to get started, or just plain stuck, the epiphanies inside this book will bring focus to your journey. 
  With wisdom gleaned all the way from a twilight ride up an Idaho mountain to a bicycle shop in Delaware, Ohio, Metaphors in Motion provides enlightenment for your own travels through life. 
  Certain principles are universal.

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  Days

  Paul Bowles

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  Between 1987 and 1989, Paul Bowles, at the suggestion of a friend, kept a journal to record the daily events of his life. What emerges is not only just a record of the meals, conversations, and health concerns of the author of The Sheltering Sky but also a fascinating look at an artist at work in a new medium. Characterized by a refreshing informality, clear-sightedness, and passages of exquisite prose, these pages record with equal fascination the behavior of an itinerant spider, a brutal episode of violence in a Tangier marketplace, and the pageantry and excess of Malcolm Forbes's seventieth birthday party. In Days, a master observer of the foreign and obscure turns his attentions toward his own daily existence, giving us a startlingly candid portrait of his life in late twentieth-century Tangier.

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  Towards an Ecosystem of...

  Harald Pechlaner

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  Derived from the Location:City:Destination conference of 2021, organised by the Chair of Tourism at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and Tourismus NRW, a new holistic Ecosystem of Hospitality – an integrated approach to location, destination and the living environment – has been devised to meet the challenges faced by the tourism industry today. Combining scientific papers, case studies and best practice analysis by a variety of contributors, this book seeks to inform and influence academics, researchers, industry professionals and policy makers, presenting a way forward for future development and shared success.

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  Jin Dynasty - Northern Warriors...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Jurchens, the ancestors of the Manchu people, emerged as a formidable force in northeastern Asia long before they established the Jin Dynasty. Originating from the forests and plains of Manchuria, they were a collection of semi-nomadic and agricultural tribes with a distinct culture, language, and way of life. Their society was organized into clans led by chieftains, and they engaged in hunting, fishing, and farming while maintaining a warrior tradition that would later define their military prowess. Although they lived independently, they often found themselves under the influence of stronger neighboring powers, including the Korean kingdoms and the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty. 
  The Liao Dynasty, which dominated much of northern China and Manchuria, exerted control over the Jurchens for centuries. The Khitan rulers forced them into a tributary system, requiring them to provide labor, furs, and horses in exchange for nominal autonomy. While this arrangement allowed the Jurchens to retain aspects of their culture, it also placed them in a subordinate position. However, resentment grew among the Jurchen clans, who viewed the Khitan overlords as oppressive rulers. This growing dissatisfaction set the stage for their eventual rebellion. 
  Despite their subjugation, the Jurchens developed a strong warrior tradition and mastered cavalry warfare, which would later give them an advantage over their adversaries. They organized themselves into tribal confederations and honed their skills in archery and horseback combat, making them formidable in battle. Their ability to adapt to different terrains, combined with their knowledge of the harsh northern climate, allowed them to maintain resilience and independence, even under Liao control. Over time, they also adopted elements of Chinese and Khitan governance, learning valuable administrative techniques that would later aid them in state-building.

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  The UFO Hotspot Compendium - All...

  Craig Campobasso

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  The UFO Hotspot Compendium will take you on your own bucket list trip to 35 of the most remarkable UFO hotspots, places where aliens and cryptids are spotted, forbidden locations, as well as terrifying places only the brave dare to visit. It shares details on the latest facts behind the legendary UFO cases: the when, where, story, investigations, and things to do when visiting the site. It's based on first-hand information gleaned from MUFON's trained investigators and researchers, interviews with people who have had extraordinary UFO experiences, and the author’s personal travel to many of the locations. Included are MUFON’s Top 25 places known for the most UFO sightings, legendary places known for UFO activity, Alien kitsch sites, sites that have the added benefit of sacred retreats, and places you might not want to visit, but should know about. From the Skinwalker Ranch to Area 51 to Joshua Tree, The UFO Hotspot Compendium will be a hit with true believers, the mildly curious, and those intrigued by all things off-planet. It guides listeners to experience the wonder and terror of an alien abduction, a spaceship crash, or a UFO sighting from the safety of their own home.

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  Forsaken Realms - A Journey...

  John Harpoon

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  Throughout history, there have been places where human ambition, industry, or even nature’s cruelty has left behind stark reminders of a world once bustling with life, now standing frozen in time. These forsaken realms—whether born of abandonment, catastrophe, or the slow erosion of human civilization—whisper tales of a forgotten past. They are the remnants of once-thriving cities, sprawling industries, and cultures now reduced to ruins, each holding secrets that time has almost claimed. These abandoned places, laden with mystery and heavy with the weight of what they once represented, continue to intrigue and mystify us. 
  Some of these forsaken locations were victims of natural disasters, like the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that buried Pompeii under a deadly blanket of ash, preserving the city in eerie stillness. Others, like the ghost towns of the American West, are testimonies to the transient nature of fortune, where entire communities once built on the promise of riches have vanished almost without a trace. The islands and ruins scattered across the globe have become more than just decaying structures; they have morphed into historical monuments, intriguing puzzles, and even pilgrimages for those seeking to uncover their enigmatic stories. 
  These forgotten realms are not only remnants of civilizations but are also haunting mirrors of human nature. They speak to our fragility, to how empires rise and fall, to how entire populations are swallowed by time, war, or the sheer passage of years. What does it mean when a city is abandoned, a place where families once thrived, now empty and silent? What lies behind the decaying walls and the overgrown pathways? The unanswered questions linger in the air, enticing explorers, historians, and wanderers alike.

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