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  How to Travel - An Ancient Guide...

  Herodotus, M. D. Usher

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  A transporting anthology of ancient Greek and Roman travel writings that capture the thrill of exploration and discovery—from Europe to the Holy Land and Egypt to IndiaAt long last, a travel guide to the ancient world for the modern tourist—written by the ancients themselves. How to Travel gathers classic texts from Greek and Roman writers to explore what today’s readers can learn from ancient encounters with unfamiliar peoples, places, and customs.The Greek historian Herodotus (ca. 484–425 BCE) is one of the most famous travelers of antiquity. His Histories, which chronicle his and others’ encounters with foreign peoples and places, have fascinated readers for millennia, and have much to teach about the secrets of good travel. In How to Travel, Herodotus and Tacitus take us on tours of Central Asia, Egypt, and Germania, while pilgrims like Pausanias and the Christian nun Egeria guide us through Greece and the Holy Land. Readers are whisked away to India to experience the ways of forest-dwelling sages and to the far reaches of Africa. And as if Earth weren’t enough, the satirist Lucian takes us to the Moon. But this whirlwind tour of antiquity is more than a pleasure cruise. Seneca cautions travelers that, go as far as we may, we can never escape ourselves. Gratitude, Egeria says, is the traveler’s proper response for the privilege. And Homer reminds us that, ultimately, there’s no place like home.Featuring vivid new translations, an inviting introduction, and the original Greek and Latin texts on facing pages, How to Travel captures the thrill of exploration and discovery—and how new experiences, fresh vistas, and foreign cultures can change the traveler.

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  Final Destination: Disaster -...

  George Jehn

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  Final Destination: Disaster informs the public, for the very first time, of what actually precipitated the controversial sale of Eastern Airlines—at one time the second largest airline in the free world—to Frank Lorenzo’s Texas Air Corporation, which led to its certain demise. This unbelievable story is written by an eighteen-year veteran Eastern pilot who was intimately involved in many aspects of the tumultuous events that culminated in the sale.

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  Your Guide To Sustainable Living...

  Nathaniel Hart

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  Sustainability is not a trend; it's a necessity.  
  Our planet's resources are finite, and our current consumption patterns are unsustainable.  
  However, this doesn't mean we need to drastically overhaul our lives overnight. This book demonstrates that meaningful change is achievable through a series of small, manageable steps. It’s about making conscious choices that minimize our environmental footprint while enhancing our own well-being.  
  The path to sustainable living is personal, and this book is designed to help you find your own way. It starts with an honest assessment of your current lifestyle, helping you identify areas where you can make the greatest impact. We’ll then explore practical strategies covering various aspects of daily life—from mindful consumption and waste reduction to sustainable food choices, eco-friendly home practices, and community engagement. The key is setting realistic, achievable goals. 
  We’ll guide you through the process of creating a personalized action plan to support your journey. Furthermore, we will address common barriers such as time constraints, financial limitations, and feelings of overwhelm, offering practical solutions and inspiring real-life examples to keep you motivated. Remember, sustainable living is not a destination but a journey.  
  This book aims to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement you need to make a meaningful difference, one step at a time, contributing to a healthier planet and a healthier you.

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  Useless Facts About Life So...

  Corey Barnes

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  Silence racing thoughts and enter deep sleep with cozy bedtime trivia crafted to soothe your overactive, restless mind. When nighttime anxiety strikes or the weight of the day keeps you tossing and turning, this gentle audio experience acts as a comforting late-night companion. Let go of daily stress and surrender to a peaceful, low-key atmosphere that feels just like listening to a kind, meandering grandparent. 
   
  There is absolutely no pressure to pay attention, memorize facts, or wait for a satisfying narrative conclusion. Instead, wander through a warm, unstructured collection of odd curiosities that slowly transition from playful observations into quiet, cosmic philosophy. As the pacing naturally slows and the spoken pauses lengthen, your brain receives the ultimate permission to loosen its grip and float away.
   
  Experience a relaxing pathway to rest as you encounter:
  • Bizarre and delightful animal facts meant to distract and comfort overthinking brains.
  • Softly spoken history, language, and weather trivia perfect for winding down.
  • Gentle philosophical musings about time, memory, and our vast universe.
  • A gradually softening narration style engineered specifically for nighttime listening and sleep induction.
   
  Wrap yourself in an audio blanket of oddly specific memories and comforting, beautiful nonsense. Surrender to a friendly voice that expects absolutely nothing from you, gently accompanying you down a meandering path toward a perfect, uninterrupted night of rest.

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  Natural Processes in Textile Art...

  Alice Fox

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  More and more textile artists are using natural processes in their work, from dyeing with rust to working with found and scavenged items, and this book is the first to bring these increasingly popular techniques together. It promotes a way of working creatively with what is close at hand, whether gathered on walks by the seashore or collected in your garden, and working in tune with natural processes, bringing the rhythms and unpredictability of nature into your work.
  Examples of this type of working include rust dyeing embroidered fabric to give it a natural patina, dyeing with garden fruits or seaweed, weaving with pieces of beachcombed fibre and printing with found objects. In all of this work nature is directly harnessed to make its mark.
  The book is illustrated with the finest examples of contemporary embroidery and textile-art work using nature, by artists whose practice is tied up with their experience of and respect for the natural environment, often capturing a very strong sense of place and a feeling of calmness and contemplation.

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  The Olive Season - Amour a New...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  “A lovely balance of memoir, travelogue and olive-growing how-to . . . Some of her adventures are quite funny.” —Publishers Weekly In this memoir, the author of The Olive Farm returns to the ten-acre property for which she and her fiancé scraped together their savings to buy—just back from their wedding on a tiny Polynesian island, loaded down with luggage and a large hand-painted didgeridoo. As Carol and Michel settle in as husband and wife, they experience the glamor of southern France at dinner parties in the company of aristocrats and at the world-renowned Cannes film festival, as well as the dirt-caked, sun-baked life of farmers—especially after their gardener heads to Algiers to arrange his youngest son’s wedding. For Carol, though, what matters most is that her longtime dream of motherhood finally promises to come true—and over the course of The Olive Season, she shares the story of her hopes and fears as she anticipates another kind of growth and nurturing. Alternately entertaining and emotionally poignant, this memoir is a rich portrait of love, longing, and the constant uncertainties of the cycle of life.

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