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  The Frozen River

  James Crowden

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  ‘A tour de force of luminous writing.’ Mark Cocker, Spectator 
  ‘In 1976 James Crowden left his career in the British army and travelled to Ladakh in the Northern Himalaya, one of the most remote parts of the world. The Frozen River is his extraordinary account of the time he spent there, living alongside the Zangskari people, before the arrival of roads and mass tourism. 
  James immerses himself in the Zangskari way of life, where meditation and week-long mountain festivals go hand in hand, and silence and solitude are the hallmarks of existence. When butter traders invite James on their journey down the frozen river Leh, he soon realises that this way of living, unchanged for centuries, comes with a very human cost. 
  In lyrical prose, James captures a crucial moment in time for this Himalayan community. A moment in which their Buddhist practices and traditions are in flux, and the economic pull of a world beyond their valley is increasingly difficult to ignore. 
  James Crowden's The Frozen River is a top pick among travelogues, offering a deep dive into the history and religion of the Zangskari people. It's a journey of mindfulness, exploring the connexion between mind, body, and spirit in the remote regions of Asia. 
  For fans of Benedict Macdonald (Cornerstones), Kitty Tait (Breadsong), Nicholas Gates (Orchard), John Lewis-Stempel (The Secret Life of the Owl), and Rowan Williams (On Augustine).

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  Ultimate Skiing Adventures - 100...

  Alf Alderson

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  Ultimate Skiing Adventures takes you on a skiing voyage around the planet's biggest, best and most unusual ski destinations – from the huge mega-resorts of the French Alps to sailing along Iceland's north coast in search of great snow, there are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. The inspirational descriptions of 100 locations combine Alf Alderson's personal experience with the input of experts in all aspects of skiing and mountain sports and are accompanied by stunning full-page photography from some of the world's foremost ski photographers. Published in a year of great uncertainty for ski travel, this book allows you to escape onto the slopes in your own home. Perfect for indulging in some armchair skiing of slopes that only the most adventurous will tackle and for planning your next ski trip. And it's not just about skiing – the contents cover avalanche rescue techniques, snow science, road trips, the work of ski patrollers and resorts so remote and obscure that you may never have heard of them. The book is divided into sections on Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, Scandinavia and the Rest of the World. Discover where you will ski next – in reality or in your imagination.

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  Fork It Over - The Intrepid...

  Alan Richman

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  Adventures in eating by the twelve-time James Beard Award winner: “Richman’s dry, witty prose will delight readers who crave good culinary writing.” —Library Journal 
   
  Alan Richman has dined in more unlikely locations and devoured more tasting menus than any other restaurant critic alive. He has reviewed restaurants in almost every Communist country (China, Vietnam, Cuba, East Germany) and heedlessly indulged his enduring passion for eight-course dinners (plus cheese).  
   
  In Fork It Over, Richman retraces decades of culinary adventuring. In one episode, he reviews a Chicago restaurant owned and operated by Louis Farrakhan (not known to be a fan of Jewish restaurant critics) and completes the assignment by sneaking into services at the Nation of Islam mosque, where no whites are allowed. In Cuba, he defies government regulations by interviewing starving political dissidents, and then rewards himself with a lobster lunch at the most expensive restaurant in Havana. He chiffonades his way to a failing grade at the Paul Bocuse school in Lyon, politely endures Sharon Stone’s notions of fine dining, and explains why you can't get a good meal in Boston—spurred on by the reckless passion for food that made him the only soldier he knows who gained weight while in Vietnam and carried him from his neighborhood burger joint to Le Bernardin. 
   
  “A sharp, rollicking collection of articles documenting Richman’s most memorable culinary experiences . . . An enjoyable treat full of gastronomic guffaws.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 
   
  “Reading Richman is like taking a brisk walk with a very funny friend.” —Entertainment Weekly 
   
  “From Shanghai to Havana to the Hamptons, Richman knows whereof he speaks, and he says it so well you can almost taste it.” —Forbes 
   
  “A very satisfying feast.” —Associated Press

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  Guidebook Vienna

  Tonja Wagner, Siegfried Kampe

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  Let this guide take you to the most beautiful places and landmarks of Vienna and learn historical backgrounds that are not commonplace. Your walk through the Inner City can take around 4-6 hours.
  
  01. Start: Maria Theresa Square - U2 Museums' Quarter, Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Natural History
  02. Hofburg Palace: New Castle Wing, Ring Road-crossing - direction Hofburg, Outer Castle Gate, Hofburg - start, Heroes' Square, Statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy, Leopoldine Wing, Office of the Federal President, Inner Castle Square, Patissiers' Staircase, Eagle's Staircase, Amalie Wing, Imperial Chancellory Wing, Empress Elisabeth, St. Michael's Wing
  03. Swiss wing - Imperial Treasury, Swiss Gate, Swiss Court, Joseph Square
  04. St. Michael's Square, Spanish Riding School, St. Michael's Square, St. Michael's Gate, Loos House, Roman archaeological excavation, St. Michael's Church, Lipizzan horses, Spanish Riding School, Imperial mews
  05. Joseph Square - National Library, Joseph Square, Emperor Joseph II, National Library, Redoute Halls
  06. Augustinian Church, Lobkowitz Palace, Albertina Museum, Augustinian Church, Hearts Crypt, Lobkowitz Palace, Albertina Museum, Holocaust Memorial, Alfred Hrdlicka
  07. Hotel Sacher
  08. State Opera House, Interior of the State Opera
  09. Carinthian Street, Esterhazy Palace, Maltese Church
  10. New Market Square, Imperial Capuchin Crypt
  11. Staff-in-iron Square, St. Stephen's Square, Staff-in-iron Square, Haas House, St. Stephen's Square, Teutonic Order House, Mozart's residence, Figaro House
  12. St. Stephen's Cathedral, St. Stephen's Cathedral outside, Legend of the North Tower, St. Stephen's Cathedral inside, Church bell "Pummerin", Catacombs, High Altar, Legend of the Servants' Madonna, South Tower, Mariapocs Icon, Organ Triforium
  13. Plague Column
  14. Way home

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  The Haunted South - Where Ghosts...

  Nancy Roberts

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  The Old South comes to supernatural life in this classic collection of chilling tales from the “custodian of the twilight zone” (Southern Living). 
   
  Nancy Roberts, known as the “First Lady of American Folklore,” is a topnotch storyteller and one of the few who both write and tell their own stories. For more than two decades, Ms. Roberts has documented ghost stories and interviewed hundreds of people throughout the United States. 
   
  A nationally known author of twenty-three books, Ms. Roberts began her career with a series of ghost stories written for The Charlotte Observer. Carl Sandburg sent her word that her stories were good, suggesting “they should be a book.” Since then her books have won her a certificate of commendation from the American Association for State and Local History and a nomination for the Great Western Writer’s Spur Award. 
   
  The Haunted South includes tales about . . . An angel sighting in the North Carolina mountainsA poltergeist occurrence that drew trainloads of spectators to Jessup, GeorgiaA ghostly warning in Atlanta presaging a major plane crashA North Carolina tavern where unsuspecting travelers were murderedAn omen of death brought by South Carolina’s “Gray Lady”The apparition of an Alabama Railroad Robin HoodA ghost ship off North Carolina’s Outer Banks 
   
  Praise for Nancy Roberts 
   
  “Ghost hunter/author Nancy Roberts has put together as shivery a selection of other worldly tales as you’re likely to find anywhere . . . And whether you believe in ghosts or not, these tales are guaranteed to give you a chill, especially before you go into a dark room alone.” —Southern Living

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  Melanin Base Camp - Real-Life...

  Danielle Williams

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  Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.  

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