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  Mountain Guru - The Life of Doug...

  Catherine Moorehead

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  Winner of the Kekoo Naoroji Award
  Doug Scott was a legend among mountaineers. His expeditions, undertaken over a period of five decades, are unparalleled achievements. This book describes the extraordinary drama of them all, from the Himalaya to New Zealand, Patagonia, Yosemite and Alaska. It includes his famous 'epic' on The Ogre, one of the hardest peaks in the world to climb, his ascent of Kangchenjunga without supplementary oxygen and his ascent, with Dougal Haston, of Everest in 1975.
  Catherine Moorehead also uncovers the elusive man behind the obsessive mountaineer. From his rumbustious youth in Nottingham through two tempestuous marriages to a secure third marriage, she shows how Scott matured in thought and action as his formidable global reputation increased. In doing so she reveals him to be a clash of opposites, an infuriating monomaniac who took extraordinary risks yet who developed a deep interest in Buddhism and inspired widespread affection.
  Scott spent almost as long as his climbing career in founding and developing Community Action Nepal, providing schools and health posts in remote parts of Nepal, where he is still much revered. Doug Scott died in 2020.

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  Who Are the Russians?

  Alla Sergueeva

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  “An exceptional study. The author of the book has had the audacity to approach Russian chaos... armed with her desire to prove that the country is by no means a madhouse but simply an immense space, difficult to access for the outsider who is unfamiliar with Russian traditions, history and mentality.” Lyubova Klobukova, Izvestia. 
   
  “Alla Sergueeva’s book is highly topical. The author loves Russia, cares about its people, is proud of its history, culture and science.” Vladimir Nogovsky, Russian Thought.
   
  Should a foreigner accept an invitation to the Russian baths? How many glasses of vodka should you drink in one go before trying to refuse? Why do Russians endure life at great sacrifice? What is “Russian happiness” made of? And above all, what’s new in 21st-century Russia?
  Over the past fifteen years, the “mysterious Slavic soul” has undergone unprecedented metamorphosis. It was time to draw up an exhaustive inventory of the new way of life and psychology of the Russians.

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  Waking Up - How I Grew to Love...

  M.Ed. Kay Lock Kolp

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  The award-winning, riveting true story about overcoming hardship to fulfill a most deeply held dream… 
  ​​​​​Scarred by disability. 
  Derailed by ADHD. 
  Believing herself broken and weak. 
  The odds were certainly stacked against Kay, walking all by herself from one side of England to the other. 
  Here’s the interesting thing: those elements which Kay perceived as liabilities became assets. 
  Fuel for empowerment. 
  And the trek was only the beginning. 
  Come on a journey of discovery.. 
  Waking Up is the true story of a woman who used to need a wheelchair and couldn't use her hands almost at all. 
  The book tells how she grew into an artist, creator and adventurer. 
  Give yourself permission to be caught up in the magic… in cheering for Kay, you just may end up cheering for yourself."An absolute gem of a book that radiates positivity and inspiration from start to finish… its free-flowing narrative style captivates the reader from the very first page." – Monique Giroux, Digital Nomad and Forest Therapy Coach, author of Lost Intentionally 
  Waking Up unfolds in a unique and conversational style. 
  From the "How to Use This Book" section: 
  "Make this book your own. 
  That's when the magic happens 
  When we read something somebody else wrote and it inspires us 
  Or helps us 
  Or upholds us 
  As we spark something wonderful in our own life.""Phenomenal." - Janine Halloran, LMHC, Therapist and author of the bestseller Coping Skills for Kids"So well written and powerful. Freeform and yet cohesive. AWESOME!!!"  - Lorraine Viau, Lancaster, PA

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  Just A Dream - Love in Pursuit

  B.A. Bradley

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  📖 Author: B.A. Bradley 
  🎙️ Narrator: Brad Derry 
  📚 Publisher: Audiobook Publishing Services 
  Embark on a passionate journey through Italy, England, Spain, and Canada in Just A Dream: Love in Pursuit, a captivating travel romance memoir by B.A. Bradley. 
  During an unforgettable stay at a picturesque Italian BnB, Bradley’s chance encounter with a stranger sparks an intense and life-changing love story. From sipping fine wine in Tuscany to immersing in vibrant cultures across Europe and beyond, their whirlwind romance is a blend of adventure, self-discovery, and the complexities of love across borders. 
  🌍 A Love Story Without BordersRomantic travel memoir set in Italy, Spain, England, and CanadaPassionate cross-cultural romance with deep emotional explorationThe thrill of unexpected love and the heartache of fleeting connectionsThe universal struggle between love, distance, and life’s uncertainties 
  As the couple’s connection deepens, they must navigate the challenges of long-distance relationships, cultural differences, and personal growth. Can love that begins as a spontaneous adventure truly stand the test of time? 
  ✨ Perfect for fans of:Romantic travel books and whirlwind love storiesMemoirs about love, passion, and self-discoveryHeartfelt contemporary romance with an emotional depth

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  Peep Light - Stories of a...

  Lee Hendrix

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  Most people only consider the Mississippi River when they cross it or when it inconveniently abandons its banks. But every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported by towboats on the river. In Peep Light, Captain Lee Hendrix provides unique insight on people who work and live on and near the Mississippi River. Hendrix, formerly a pilot for the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., has worked on the Mississippi for fifty years. In 2014, Hendrix became captain of the towboat Mississippi with the US Army Corps of Engineers, then he later retired to return to passenger vessels. For Hendrix and others like him, he is at home on the river, living and dining with the same people they work with, working with familiar faces for years at a time and yet meeting new people every day. 
   
   
   
  Demonstrating a fascination not only with the river but also with the passions and dreams of those who live and work on it, these stories range from personal reflections on aging, experiencing one's first night on the river and the complex emotions that come with it, working on the deck, promotion to pilot, the characters working aboard these boats, and the history of the river itself. Peep Light unites humans with the river through engaging storytelling and sheds light on Hendrix's rare experience along one of the most powerful and important waterways in the world.

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  Kamakura Shogunate - Samurai...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The rise of the Kamakura Shogunate marks a pivotal moment in Japanese history, transitioning from the aristocratic Heian period to the feudal system dominated by the samurai. This era began with the victory of Minamoto no Yoritomo, who, after the Genpei War (1180-1185), established a new form of governance centered in Kamakura, a small coastal town far from the imperial capital of Kyoto. 
  The Genpei War was a civil conflict between the Taira and Minamoto clans, which ultimately ended with the defeat of the Taira in the Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185. Minamoto no Yoritomo, the leader of the Minamoto clan, emerged as the victor, but his triumph was not simply a personal or clan-based success. Yoritomo's victory laid the foundation for a shift in the political landscape of Japan. The Taira had represented the old courtly aristocracy that governed Japan through the imperial system, but the rise of the Minamoto signaled the beginning of samurai dominance and a move toward military rule. 
  In 1192, Yoritomo was granted the title of shogun by the emperor, an act that formalized his military authority. This title, meaning "generalissimo" or "commander of the army," was traditionally given to military leaders in times of war but had never been used as the primary governing title before. This marked the official beginning of the Kamakura Shogunate, a military dictatorship that would rule Japan for over a century. Though the emperor remained the nominal ruler, Yoritomo’s power was based in Kamakura, far from the imperial court, which shifted the balance of power from the capital to the military elite.

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