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  I Could Have Been A Dreamer -...

  Graham Field

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  Cycling China in the wrong gear and bound for Thailand 
  In this, the 2nd Audio book of the Rambling On trilogy, the load gets lighter and the speed slower, but Graham Field’s objective remains the same: he is fully focused on making the route to his demise as pleasurable as possible. 
  And so the quest to his Chinese destiny begins. Now relieved of the whiskey, the road nevertheless continues to be an uphill struggle, not helped by the sub-zero winter temperatures. But being towed behind trucks and loaded on to buses evens out the ratio of endurance and pleasure. 
  Along the way, Graham proves that, with a little manipulation, a dream can become a reality. Above the suffocating city pollution, he finds a clearer view of China upon a 2,000-year-old trading route through Shangri-La to Tibet. This revered road tempts with a Chinese whisper: an alluring ascent that calls to be ridden in a solitary trance of wonderment. 
  As the author pushes on, he promises himself, should he reach that pinnacle of personal achievement, the run-off reward will be relaxation. With the descent into Thailand there is a change of gear. The gulf widens as he searches for the perfect beach retreat, refusing to be palmed off as a sex tourist. 
  One day at a time, that’s how a journey progresses, that’s how a diary is written and a tale is told. It’s far less daunting that way. 
  This audio book contains bonus outtakes from the recording sessions

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  The Vital Table - Cooking for a...

  Elias Moreno

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  The Vital Table: Cooking for a Long Life Inspired by the Blue Zones invites listeners on a nourishing journey through the kitchens of the world’s longest-living communities. From the hills of Sardinia to the shores of Okinawa, author Elias Moreno blends tradition, science, and soul in this vibrant audiobook, guiding you through the time-tested culinary secrets of the Blue Zones. 
  Narrated with warmth and clarity by Isabelle Holman, this audiobook is more than a collection of recipes—it’s a gentle call to slow down, eat with intention, and savor life bite by bite. With wholesome plant-forward dishes, rich cultural stories, and simple strategies to bring vitality to your plate, The Vital Table is your companion in creating meals that not only taste good—but do good for your body and spirit. 
  Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just beginning your wellness journey, this inspiring and practical guide will help you cook with joy, eat with purpose, and live with longevity in mind.

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  License to Travel - A Cultural...

  Patrick Bixby

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  Discover the surprising global history of how the passport has shaped art, thought, and human experience to define the modern world. 
   
  License to Travel exposes the passport as both an instrument of personal freedom and a tool of government surveillance powerful enough to define our very humanity. 
   
  Patrick Bixby examines the passports of artists and intellectuals, ancient messengers and modern migrants to reveal how these seemingly humble documents implicate us in larger narratives about identity, mobility, citizenship, and state authority. 
   
  This concise cultural history:  
  • Takes the reader on a captivating journey from pharaonic Egypt and Handynasty China to the passport controls and crowded refugee camps of today. 
  • Connects intimate stories of vulnerability and desire with vivid examples drawn from world cinema, literature, art, philosophy, and politics 
  • Highlights the control that travel documents have over our bodies as we move around the globe. 
   
  With unexpected discoveries at every turn, from narrow escapes and new starts, tearful departures and hopeful arrivals, License to Travel shares some of our most memorable experiences involving the passport.

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  Stroll updated edition

  Shawn Micallef

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  THE TORONTO STAR'S  "30 BOOKS WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS SPRING"The updated edition of a Toronto favourite meanders around some of the city’s unique neighborhoods and considers what makes a city walkableWhat is the 'Toronto look'? Glass skyscrapers rise beside Victorian homes, and Brutalist apartment buildings often mark the edge of leafy ravines, creating a city of contrasts whose architectural look can only be defined by telling the story of how it came together and how it works, today, as an imperfect machine.Shawn Micallef has been examining Toronto’s streetscapes for decades. His psychogeographic reportages situate Toronto's buildings and streets in living, breathing detail, and tell us about the people who use them; the ways, intended or otherwise, that they are being used; and how they are evolving. 
  Stroll celebrates Toronto's details – some subtle, others grand – at the speed of walking and, in so doing, helps us to better get to know its many neighbourhoods, taking us from well-known spots like the CN Tower and Pearson Airport to the overlooked corners of Scarborough and all the way to the end of the Leslie Street Spit in Lake Ontario 
  "Shawn Micallef offers an alternative perspective on the shape of neighbourhoods with an updated edition of Stroll, which originally appeared fifteen years ago. His 'psychogeographic walking tours' take us through what he calls the Middle, Westish, Northish, Eastish, and Eastest areas of Toronto, showing us the known and sometimes obscure buildings and features that define Canada’s largest city." – Pamela Divinsky, Literary Review of Canada 
  "Shawn Micallef is the unofficial mayor of Toronto, the genial ambassador the city needs and deserves. As he strolls Toronto’s broad avenues and its little streets, he finds hidden pockets of delight – and weirdness, too. Join him and fall in love with the city again." – Liz Renzetti, author of Bury the Lead 
  "When I moved to Toronto in 2011, Stroll was the first book I added to my library and course reading lists. My students and I get lost in the PATH, sneak into lobbies, and visit the archives with this book as our guide. Micallef’s friendly voice invites us to slow down and notice not just a few landmark buildings but the city’s built fabric as a whole. This updated version offers our collective memory a much-needed affectionate yet critical view of recent changes to the city." – Erica Allen-Kim, Author of Building Little Saigon 
  "Stroll is a delightful and eccentric guidebook, full of clever writing, amusing stories and charming maps that will make you want to strap on your walking shoes and head into the streets of Toronto." – Carol Off, Author/Broadcaster"Shawn Micallef looks at the city in a way we all should more often – he sees it as a living book that is alive with stories just waiting to be told to the attentive observer. In Stroll, he gives us an introduction to just how interesting and surprisingly dramatic those stories are, and how exciting our city is when we hear them." – David Crombie, former mayor of Toronto"A smart and intimate guide to the city that makes you feel like an insider from start to finish." – Douglas CouplandThis new edition updates things in the city that have changed and includes several new walks.

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  Learn German for Beginners -...

  Language Mastery

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  SPEAK REAL GERMAN IN WEEKS – NOT YEARS – EVEN IF YOU CAN’T SAY “GUTEN TAG” YET 
  Imagine strolling through Munich, ordering a Weisswurst and a cold Helles like a local… chatting with strangers at the Christmas market and they answer in rapid German – and you KEEP UP. No panic. No English escape. Just pure, confident German rolling off your tongue. 
  Learn German for Beginners: Over 300 Conversational Dialogues and Daily Used Phrases to Learn German in no Time. Grow Your Vocabulary with German Short Stories & Language Learning Lessons! 
  This 3+ hour powerhouse is the fastest way English speakers finally crack German. 
  Here’s what’s inside: 
  → 300+ real-life conversations with native speakers (from “Hallo” to bantering at Oktoberfest) 
  → The exact daily phrases Germans use every single day 
  → Gripping short stories that make thousands of words stick without effort 
  → Crystal-clear breakdowns + built-in spaced repetition (you’ll retain 95%+, not 20%) 
  → Shadowing drills that train your mouth to sound naturally German – fast 
  Just 15–30 minutes a day (driving, cooking, walking the dog) and you’ll: 
  - Explode your vocabulary and confidence in weeks 
  - Hold real conversations from day one: order food, book trains, make friends 
  - Sound like you belong – no more awkward “Englisch, bitte?” moments 
  - Master German grammar without ever opening a boring textbook 
  Perfect for total beginners and anyone who’s tried German before and given up. 
  Stop wishing you spoke German. Start living it. 
  Click “Buy Now” and say TSCHÜSS to language frustration forever!

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  Know Your Soil - How to Maximize...

  Penny Hamilton

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  Create a beautiful, healthy garden that never ceases to amaze with Know Your Soil! 
  Your soil is filled with unique properties that determine what you can grow and how well. 
  Without knowing your specific soil type—clay, silty, peaty, or one of the others—you could be devoting your time, energy, and money to a garden that doesn’t bring you results. 
  Understanding your soil and what’s living in it, like microorganisms and insects, provides the foundation for creating a healthy, buzzing ecosystem in your backyard. 
  Discover the basic tools and strategies in Know Your Soil to help you nourish and maximize the potential of YOUR own soil. 
  You can establish the healthy and beautiful garden you have been longing for. 
  Inside Know Your Soil, you will discover:How to recognize your soil type using the Wet/Dry test and the Jar test to understand the basics of growing in that soil typeYour soil’s pH level, whether alkaline, neutral or acidic, to assist with understanding the nutrients your soil may be lackingFlowers, shrubs, and trees that will grow best in the various soil types and pH conditions 
  You will also find ways to maintain your soil’s long-term health and fertility by learning about the following:How to incorporate the right microorganismsHow to add compost, mulch, or plant cover cropsThe importance of encouraging the good bugs in your garden, while finding safe ways to discourage pests and other disturbancesHow to introduce the right crop rotations, irrigation systems, and organic pesticides 
  …plus the tips, tricks, and tools to work with your soil, not against it! 
  The garden you’ve always wanted doesn’t have to be complicated.

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