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  Finding Pax - The unexpected...

  Kaci Cronkhite

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  Around the world sailor, Kaci Cronkhite knew better than to buy a wooden boat. But, smitten by the curves of a rare Danish spidsgatter named Pax—she did.Days after the boat’s arrival from Vancouver Island, Canada, to Port Townsend, Washington, startling questions emerged with no answers. Where was proof of the boat’s WWII-era origin and history in Denmark? Had she, as rumors suggested, caught fire and been stolen boat in 1980s Sausalito? How, where, and when had she left Europe to sail in America?Determined to find answers, solve the mystery, and restore Pax’s history, Kaci embarked on an unexpected journey spanning seven years and comprising three countries, thousands of miles, ten families, and a 2,000 year old tree—the oldest living oak in northern Europe.This is a memoir like no other; a quest and love story about a woman and a boat, written in prose that is poetic, spare and full of wisdom. A brave, inspiring story about preserving legacy and following questions wherever they may lead.MountBatten Best Book Award shortlist, 2018.

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  Five Seasons in Seoul

  Christine Newell

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  A life-changing year in South Korea. 
   
  Christine thought a year in South Korea would hit the pause button on her messy life. Her dad's death had left her anxious and depressed, and her career in musical theatre had reached a new low of shopping-centre kids' shows. When she found herself pulled over by the side of the road, dressed as a dinosaur and sobbing uncontrollably, it was clear something had to change. 
   
  A role with an experimental theatre company based in Seoul seemed the perfect way to put off dealing with her problems, at least for a year. But she soon found there's no running away from yourself. Travelling through South Korea, immersing herself in its culture and shifting her mindset along with the seasons, Christine discovered that sometimes the place you go to escape your life can hold the answers for how to heal it. 
   
  A heartfelt, sumptuous journey through one of the most fascinating cultures and landscapes on the planet, Five Seasons in Seoul is for armchair travellers and memoir lovers alike.

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  Religion Spirituality and the...

  Malcolm Teasdale

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  High Altitudes. Deep Questions. Unforgettable Encounters. 
   
  In Religion, Spirituality, and the Way of Life in the Himalayas, Malcolm Teasdale leaves behind the noise of modern life and ventures into one of the most spiritually rich regions on Earth. Amid snow-capped peaks and remote mountain villages, he explores the profound beliefs, quiet rituals, and timeless traditions that define life in the Himalayas. 
   
  What begins as a journey through Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and Myanmar quickly becomes something more—a personal quest to understand how faith, simplicity, and community shape the human experience in places largely untouched by Western influence. From sacred monasteries and Buddhist teachings to conversations with monks, mystics, and everyday mountain dwellers, Teasdale digs into questions that transcend geography: What brings peace? What gives life meaning? What happens when we slow down and truly listen? 
   
  Told through a blend of personal reflection, cultural insight, and raw travel reality, Religion, Spirituality, and the Way of Life in the Himalayas offers readers an unfiltered look at a world where the spiritual and the practical coexist in extraordinary ways.

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  Old Roads New Friends -...

  Adam G. Fleming, Dr. Jonathan...

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  In "Old Roads, New Friends," author Adam G. Fleming, "the friendliest guy on the Camino," shares his reflections on El Camino de Santiago, a 200-mile hike from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. IN spite of spending a great deal of time alone, the author finds friendships with other pilgrims developing at warp speed. Fleming explores questions such as: What is the value of an old road? How do we make space for new friendships? What's the difference between a traveler, a wanderer, and a thief? What new words do we need to describe the phenomena pilgrims encounter? Join Fleming as he meets a diverse, international cast of characters: Sammy, Joe, Hugo, Alberto, Sabrina, Jonas, Britt and Jasmine, and many more. Rediscover the ancient Way to making new friends.

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  The Hopeless Biker - Who Went...

  Miles Morland

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  From Sunday Times bestseller Miles Morland comes a brilliant, life-affirming and audacious travel memoir.
  Having never ridden a motorbike at night, in rain, or on motorways, not knowing the difference between a carburettor and a spark plug, Miles Morland set out to ride across newly post-communist Europe to Istanbul. Somehow, he survived gales in France, rioting miners in Romania, homicidal truck drivers, and floods in Turkey. Since then, he has ridden the equivalent of twice round the world across five continents. He still doesn't know what a carburettor is. 
  This isn't a book about biking. It's a story of idiot optimism, fearless discovery, and the freedom most of us can only dream about during our commute to work. Recklessly heading across Patagonia, the Andes, Japan, India, Australia's Nullarbor, and every other unlikely place, Miles's utter disregard for practical preparation and unfailing belief that things will work out somehow get him home safe. 
  The Hopeless Biker is about letting go, going it alone, and trusting you'll survive to discover what's on the other side of the mountain.
  'I don't know if Miles is brilliant or mad to do what he has done, possibly both but he had a lot of fun along the way and so did I.' Giles Foden, author of the Last King of Scotland.

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  A History Lover's Guide to New...

  Alison Fortier

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  This guidebook to the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional tour, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of the city's rich history. 
   
   
    
  New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity, and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history that you can experience firsthand with this unique guide. 
   
   
    
  George Washington took his first oath of office on the steps of Federal Hall. Visitors can still dine at the famed Fraunces Tavern and worship at historic St. Paul's Chapel. From the Brooklyn Bridge to stunning skyscrapers, the city celebrates its own history and that of the nation. Join author Alison Fortier as she traces the history and heritage of America's largest metropolis.

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