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  Make Money While Traveling -...

  Daniel Shore

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  This book has two titles: 
  Digital Nomad - The digital nomad lifestyle has gained popularity in recent years due to advancements in technology and a shift in work culture towards remote employment. Digital nomads typically rely on laptops, smartphones, and internet connectivity to perform their work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. This lifestyle enables individuals to break free from the traditional office setting, allowing them to choose their own hours, travel to new destinations, and immerse themselves in different cultures. 
  One of the key aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle is flexibility. Since most digital nomads work as freelancers, consultants, or remote employees, they have the freedom to design their own work schedule. This flexibility allows them to prioritize experiences over material possessions, spending their time and resources on travel, exploration, and personal growth. 
  RV - In this guide, we embark on a journey beyond the confines of traditional living. Through these pages, you'll discover the allure of life on the road, where every mile holds the promise of adventure and every destination becomes a new chapter in your story. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a curious wanderer, this book is your companion, offering insights into choosing the right RV, mastering the art of campground etiquette, and embracing the freedom of a life untethered. 
  But the RV lifestyle is more than just a mode of travel—it's a community, a culture, and a way of life. You'll meet fellow nomads who share their experiences, from breathtaking vistas to unexpected challenges, weaving a tapestry of camaraderie that transcends borders and backgrounds. From solo explorers to families on the go, everyone finds their place in the vibrant tapestry of RV living.

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  The Rosetta Stone - Key to...

  Omar Khalil

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  The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 was a momentous event in the history of archaeology and linguistics. The stone, a large slab of granodiorite, was found by a French soldier named Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon Bonaparte’s military campaign in Egypt. While working near the town of Rashid (or Rosetta), Bouchard uncovered the stone, which contained an inscription in three different scripts: Ancient Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Demotic. At the time, Egypt was under French control, and the discovery was initially made by a team of French engineers working on fortifications. 
  The significance of the stone would not be immediately apparent, as the study of hieroglyphs had long been a mystery to scholars. Despite attempts by earlier scholars, no one had yet succeeded in translating the ancient Egyptian script, leaving a vast portion of Egypt’s history locked away. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone, however, offered a potential breakthrough due to its trilingual inscription, which allowed for comparison between the known Greek text and the two unknown Egyptian scripts. 
  The stone’s inscription itself was a royal decree issued in 196 BCE by the Egyptian priests in honor of King Ptolemy V Epiphanes. It celebrated his reign and the various accomplishments he had achieved, including his efforts to maintain peace and the prosperity of Egypt. The decree was written in three scripts to ensure it would be understood by various segments of society—the Greek script for the Greek-speaking rulers and officials, the Demotic script for the common Egyptian people, and the hieroglyphic script for the priests and religious authorities.

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  Travel Fails and Epic Tales - A...

  Scotty Boxa

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  Chaos. Curry. Crying babies. 
   Strap in for a laugh-out-loud ride through travel disasters, questionable food choices, and vanlife blunders that will leave you shaking your head and snorting into your backpack. 
  From airport meltdowns to monkey mayhem, author and adventurer Scotty Boxa recounts his most ridiculous travel fails across 36 countries and countless regrettable decisions. Each story is a bite-sized burst of comedy, perfect for road trips, long flights, or just hiding from life in a bathroom stall. 
  Think you've had a bad trip? Wait 'til you hear these tales.

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  Mountainish

  Zsuzsanna Gahse

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  A narrator and her dog are criss-crossing the Swiss Alps. She travels with friends who share her interest in food, languages and their topographical contexts. They collect colours, even look for colourlessness, and develop the idea of a walk-in diary, a vain attempt to archive their observations.
  Gradually, other mountains appear in their observations and memories, as do the mountains of literature and art. Mountains may be sites of fear and awe, of narrow-mindedness, racism and ever-looming collapse; Alpine lodges may be places of hospitality, retreat and unexpected encounters; of nature under threat.
  In 515 notes, Zsuzsanna Gahse unfolds a finely woven interplay between her six characters while giving us a vivid panorama of mountain worlds, a multi-layered typology of all things mountainish.

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  Brazil - From Colonization to...

  History Retold

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  In the delicate, intricate world of Brazil's history, the lives of individuals and the fate of nations are intertwined in a web of beauty and complexity. Our latest book is an exploration of Brazil's rich cultural heritage, a story that celebrates the beauty and diversity of this remarkable country. 
  Through its pages, readers will discover: 
  • Brazil's history and culture. 
  • A deep and insightful exploration of the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped Brazil's history 
  • A celebration of the vibrant art, music, and literature of the Brazilian People.  
  Brazil has long been a source of inspiration for people around the world. Through this book, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of Brazil's cultural legacy. 
  So don't wait - order your copy today and dive into the the beauty and complexity of Brazil's remarkable culture and heritage.

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  Here Comes the Fun - A Journey...

  Ben Aitken

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  'What Aitken writes about fun is worth reading' Mail on Sunday
  'Irresistible' Christopher Somerville, author of The January Man and Walking the Bones of Britain
  'A great book' Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch
  'Aitken's writing is always a delight' Madeleine Bunting, author of The Seaside
  
  
  
  Are you getting enough? Bestselling travel writer Ben Aitken wasn't.
  
  
  Increasingly flat and decreasingly zen, Ben gave boredom the boot and stress the cold shoulder by embarking on a whimsical journey into the serious business of having a laugh.
  
  
  He did a pilgrimage in Spain, a summer camp in Kent, and a cruise of the Baltic with 2,000 grannies. And when he wasn't on the road, he searched for merriment at home: by giving bridge a go, volunteering a chance, and gardening a crack of the whip.
  
  
  By incorporating the thoughts of key thinkers and boffins, Here Comes the Fun offers a satisfying balance of the playful and the profound, the serious and the silly, the daft and the deep.

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