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  London Curiosities - The...

  John Wade

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  An off-the-beaten-path tour of the city’s hidden highlights, and the stories behind them. 
    
  London is full of curiosities. Who knew that beneath the Albert Memorial lies a chamber resembling a church crypt? Or that there are catacombs under Camden? Who would expect to find a lighthouse in East London, sphinxes in South London, dummy houses in West London, or a huge bust of film director Alfred Hitchcock in North London? 
    
  How many of those who walk past Cleopatra’s Needle pause to consider why a 3,000-year-old Egyptian monument stands beside the Thames? How many know that what was once London’s smallest police station can be seen in Trafalgar Square? Or that pineapples are used in the architectural design of so many buildings? Or why there are memorials to the Mayflower and Pilgrim Fathers in Rotherhithe? Learn more about the capital of curiosities in this delightful guide for lovers of history, trivia, and travel.

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  Why You Should Go to Cape Town

  Mark Ferdinand

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  Cape Town is a city framed by natural wonder, where the majestic Table Mountain meets the rolling waves of two oceans. It’s a destination that blends dramatic landscapes with vibrant culture, offering a unique mix of adventure, history, and style. From golden beaches and lush vineyards to colorful neighborhoods and bustling markets, Cape Town delivers an experience like no other. 
  Mark Ferdinand takes you through the city’s highlights and hidden gems: the views from atop Table Mountain, the rich history of Robben Island, the artistry of the Bo-Kaap, and the natural splendor of the Cape Peninsula. Whether you’re hiking, wine-tasting, or simply watching the sun dip into the Atlantic, Cape Town is a place that captures both heart and imagination.

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  The Way of the Gardener - Lost...

  Lyndon Penner

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  Reverence takes on a new meaning in this original memoir of an avid gardener walking the Camino de Santiago.
  		 
  The Camino de Santiago has been a journey for pilgrims for more than 1,000 years, testing—to varying degrees—their spirit, faith, and physical endurance. Lyndon Penner’s attention lies elsewhere. A renowned gardener and lover of literature, he revels in the plants, trees, and flowers that tell the history of the people and ecology of northern Spain.
  		 
  Brimming with wry observations—of nature, himself, and other pilgrims on the road—The Way of the Gardener reveals the beauty and the darkness of the human condition while underscoring the deeply fascinating nature of nature itself. This textured work makes for perfect armchair—or garden—reading.

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  Los Angeles Travel Guide -...

  Captivating Travels

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  Plan Your LA Trip with a Guide Packed with QR Codes, Maps, and Over 150  Images
   
  Explore Los Angeles with this complete, practical companion for travelers who want real insight into the city. This guide helps you move smoothly from neighborhood to neighborhood, showing you how to see more and waste less time. Every section is organized for easy use, whether you're planning from home or on the go.
   
  What to expect inside:
  
  - Step-by-Step Neighborhood Guides:  Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, Pasadena, and more. 
  - Local Dining & Shopping Tips:  From classic taco stands and markets to fine dining and hidden boutiques. 
  - Outdoor Escapes:  Easy trails, scenic drives, and beaches within an hour of the city. 
  - Sample Itineraries:  One-day, three-day, and five-day plans, plus special routes for food lovers and shoppers. 
  - Cultural Insight:  A short history of Los Angeles, practical travel advice, and phrases in Spanish, Korean, and Mandarin. 
  - And much, much more! 
  
  Whether you're drawn by film history, coastal calm, local food, or art and architecture, this guide helps you experience Los Angeles with purpose and ease. Each page points you toward real experiences that suit your travel needs.
  
  Get ready to plan smarter, travel smoother, and see more of Los Angeles. Add this guide to your cart today and start your journey. 

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  Sound Beyond Tomorrow The - How...

  Birgit Maria Kemphues

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  The Sound Beyond Tomorrow – A Journey into the Future of Music 🎶✨ 
  How will we experience music in 2090? Will we listen, or will we live it? 
  Step into a world beyond imagination, where quantum-enhanced plants sing, cities resonate like symphonies, and the cosmos itself composes melodies. In The Sound Beyond Tomorrow, visionary author Birgit Maria Kemphues takes you on an unforgettable journey through the future of music in the Emirates—a world where sound is not just heard but felt, seen, and experienced in ways never before possible. 
  From bioelectric dances and AI-orchestrated concerts to sacred harmonies in space, this book blends tradition, innovation, and the magic of sound into an immersive storytelling adventure. Can music shape the future? Dive into this thought-provoking, entertaining, and mind-expanding exploration of how technology and heritage harmonize in a world where music is no longer just art—it’s the language of existence. 
  🔹 Perfect for music lovers, futurists, and anyone fascinated by innovation 
  🔹 Topics include AI, quantum sound, cultural evolution, and the future of human creativity 
  🔹 SEO Keywords: Future of Music, AI & Music, Quantum Sound, Emirati Culture, Music Innovation, Sound Technology, Music in 2090, Sci-Fi Books with Music Themes 
  🎵 Let the future play. Are you ready to listen?

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  An Open Door - New Travel...

  Steven Lovatt

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  'If the mountains secluded Wales from England, the long coastline was like an open door to the world at large.' – Jan Morris
  The history of Wales as a destination and confection of English Romantic writers is well-known, but this book reverses the process, turning a Welsh gaze on the rest of the world.
  This shift is timely: the severing of Britain from the European Union asks questions of Wales about its relationship to its own past, to the British state, to Europe and beyond, while the present political, public health and environmental crises mean that travel writing can and should never again be the comfortably escapist genre that it was. Our modern anxieties over identity are registered here in writing that questions in a personal, visceral way the meaning of belonging and homecoming, and reflects a search for stability and solace as much as a desire for adventure. Here are lyrical stories refracted through kaleidoscopes of family and world history, alongside accounts of forced displacement and the tenacious love that exists between people and places. Yet these pieces also show the enduring value and joy of travel itself. As Eluned Gramich expresses it 'It's one of the pleasures of travel to submit yourself to other people, let yourself be guided and taught'.
  Taken together, the stories of An Open Door extend Jan Morris' legacy into a turbulent present and even more uncertain future. Whether seen from Llŷn or the Somali desert, we still take turns to look out at the same stars, and it might be this recognition, above all, that encourages us to hold the door open for as long as we can.
  Featuring contributions from Eluned Gramich, Grace Quantock, Faisal Ali, Sophie Buchaillard, Giancarlo Gemin, Siân Melangell Dafydd, Mary-Ann Constantine, Kandace Siobhan Walker, Neil Gower, Julie Brominicks and Electra Rhodes.

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