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  Bread and Oil - A Celebration of...

  Tomás Graves

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  A blend of history, travelogue, and cookbook focused on the Spanish island, “with a strong sense of place [and] a genuine voice…satisfying as a fine novel” (Terese Allen, author of The Flavor of Wisconsin). Coarse bread bathed in olive oil, then rubbed with tomato or garlic and salt, is common to all the Mediterranean cultures from France to Algeria, from Morocco to Greece. On the island of Majorca, it is known as pa amb oli, bread and oil. Tomás Graves takes this healthy peasant staple as a starting point to explore not only Mediterranean cooking, agriculture, and traditions but also the historical events that have rescued this simple dish from disappearing along with a way of life that had remained essentially unchanged since Roman times. Pa amb oli has come to symbolize for Majorcans all that is still honest and valid in the island, which became a major tourist destination in the 1960s and has been looking for its soul ever since. In Bread & Oil this wonderfully evocative writer celebrates the Majorcan character as reflected in its eating habits. He makes the sights, insights, sounds, scents, and lively folk of the Spanish island jump to life brilliantly. Whether he's writing about class structure, love, or war, Graves, in his own translation of the original Catalan version, manages to tie it all in to bread and oil. Part adventure log, part history book, part travelogue, part restaurant guide, and part cookbook, Bread & Oil includes recipes that reflect the indigenous ingredients: wrinkled olives made with olive oil, lemon juice and crushed garlic; fried sardines topped with sautéed onions and marinated in vinegar served cold with bread and oil; guacamole with tomatoes and onions; and aubergine mousse with cinnamon and curry powder. Graves, son of British poet Robert Graves, writes of a wise tip he once got: “In the event of having had too much to drink, eat a slice of bread soaked in virgin olive oil and in an hour’s time you'll feel right as rain again.” The same can undoubtedly be said of reading this book.

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  Hitching for Hope - A Journey...

  Ruairí McKiernan

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  A journey through Ireland by thumb—ears open to the stories, dreams, and struggles of the people encountered along the way
   
  In the wake of one of Ireland’s worst economic recessions and a period of personal burnout from years of relentless social campaigning and organizing, Ruairí McKiernan set out to answer these questions after he was invited to speak about citizens’ views of Ireland. How, he wondered, might he use this platform to capture people’s stories in an honest and authentic way—to give voice to the multitudes that so often go unheard? 
  By turns exciting, provocative, and sincere, Hitching for Hope: A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland is the tale of a pilgrimage both deeply personal and explicitly political. McKiernan embarks without an itinerary, not knowing with whom he may speak, what he may hear, or where he may sleep each night. As he reflects on his past, faces his fears, and listens to the struggles, hopes, and dreams of Ireland’s people, he excavates a human resilience often obscured by the media. 
  Our modern world is rife with twists and turns as numerous and daunting as the roads that wind across the Irish countryside. However, when we will ourselves to take a leap, to stick out our thumbs when the going gets tough, and to lend a hand (or a lift) to others in need, we harness a collective power that cannot be shaken.

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  Omaha Beach - V Corps' Battle...

  Tim Kilvert-Jones

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  A traveler’s guide to the history of the D-Day landings and points of interest around Omaha Beach in Normandy, featuring planned walking tours. As the left most inland flank of the D-Day landings, Sword Beach was thought most likely to receive the first German counterattacks. The British troops selected for the assault had the tasks of securing the beach and advancing on the heavily defended medieval town of Caen. The troops also were determined to link up with British paratroopers and glider units who had landed the night before on special missions and were not equipped to withstand an armored counterattack alone. Backed up by an impressive array of modified armored vehicles, the veteran 3rd Division, spearheaded by No. 4 Army Commando and 41 Royal Marine Commando, stormed ashore and secured its objectives with moderate casualties. No. 4 Commando also reached the airborne troops before they could be overwhelmed by German armor. However, the British failed to secure the key town of Caen on schedule. This book guides the reader through the battle for the V Corps beachhead, the fiercest and bloodiest of the landings. Whether you’re interested in World War II history, have a relative who fought that day, or were inspired by Saving Private Ryan, this is the book for you.

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  Travel Dreams: Las Vegas Nevada

  Luna

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  >>> "Our goal is that you fall asleep before hearing the last chapter of this audiobook." <<< 
  Introducing "Travel Dreams," the groundbreaking audiobook series designed exclusively for adventurous adults who find solace in the world of travel but struggle to experience the peaceful embrace of sleep. Immerse yourself in the soothing articulate and vivid descriptions of captivating destinations, narrated by real human voices, meticulously crafted to lull you into a state of relaxation and tranquility. 
  Picture yourself on a journey to your favorite destinations, each night a new adventure, all from the comfort of your own bed. As you listen, you'll be guided by gentle downward inflection, descending intonation, and purposeful drawls, enhancing the dreamy ambiance. The narrators have taken great care to record at a slower speech rate, allowing you to savor every word, every description, and every moment, creating a perfect atmosphere for your tired mind to unwind. 
  What truly sets "Travel Dreams" apart is the incorporation of real yawns – the universal signal of tranquility and deep relaxation. These genuine yawns, deliberately sprinkled throughout the narration, serve as a testament to the authenticity and effectiveness of this unique series. Feel your own eyelids grow heavy as you synchronize with the natural rhythm of the narrators, embracing the fading tone, decreasing melody, and diminishing pitch. 
  Each audiobook in the series explores a popular travel destination, painting vivid pictures of exotic landscapes, enticing cultures, and intriguing histories. Prepare to embark on a journey of a lifetime, night after night, as you let the enchanting narratives and genuine yawns carry you away. Let go of the stresses of the day, close your eyes, and let the world of "Travel Dreams" usher you into a realm of peaceful slumber and boundless exploration.

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  Fire

  Sebastian Junger

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  For readers and viewers of The Perfect Storm, opening this long-awaited new work by Sebastian Junger will be like stepping off the deck of the Andrea Gail and into the inferno of a fire burning out of control in the steep canyons of Idaho. Here is the same meticulous prose brought to bear on the inner workings of a terrifying elemental force; here is a cast of characters risking everything in an effort to bring that force under control. 
  Few writers have been to so many desperate corners of the globe as has Sebastian Junger; fewer still have provided such starkly memorable evocations of characters and events. From the murderous mechanics of the diamond trade in Sierra Leone to the logic of guerrilla warfare in Afghanistan and the forensics of genocide in Kosovo, this new collection of Junger's nonfiction will take you places you wouldn't dream of going to on your own.

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  Haunted Catskills

  Lisa LaMonica

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  Discover the ghosts who wander these upstate New York mountains—includes photos!   Washington Irving called the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York a “spellbound region”—and the ghosts that linger from more than four hundred years of history provide proof of Irving's intuition.   In Hudson, Maggie Houghtaling’s ghost haunts the Register-Star building, where she was hanged in 1817 for murdering her child—a crime for which she was later cleared. The ghost of a young Native American girl haunts Claverack Creek, where she threw herself into the water when her father forbade her to be with the man she loved. In Greenport, Peter Hallenbeck was murdered by his nephews in his home, where his spirit still lingers. Discover these and other eerie tales of hauntings in the Catskill Mountains in this collection of fascinating stories and local lore.

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