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  The Wise Hours - A Journey into...

  Miriam Darlington

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  Owls have existed for over sixty million years, and in the relatively short time we have shared the planet with these majestic birds they have ignited the human imagination. But even as owls continue to captivate our collective consciousness, celebrated British nature writer Miriam Darlington finds herself struck by all she doesn't know about the true nature of these enigmatic creatures. 
   
   
   
  Darlington begins her fieldwork in the British Isles with her teenage son, Benji. As her avian fascination grows, she travels to France, Serbia, Spain, Finland, and the frosted Lapland borders of the Arctic for rare encounters with the barn owl, tawny owl, long-eared owl, pygmy owl, snowy owl, and more. But when her son develops a mysterious illness, her quest to understand the elusive nature of owls becomes entangled with her search for finding a cure. 
   
   
   
  In The Wise Hours, Darlington watches and listens to the natural world and to the rhythms of her home and family, inviting listeners to discover the wonders of owls alongside her while rewilding our imagination with the mystery, fragility, and magnificence of all creatures.

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  She's Gone - Five Mysterious...

  Kathleen Brunelle

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  From the 1910 disappearance of New York heiress Dorothy Arnold to the 1977 vanishing of teenager Simone Ridinger, author Brunelle details both famous and lesser-known cases that remain unsolved. Board a luxury liner with Agnes Tufverson as she embarks on a European honeymoon before her mysterious 1933 disappearance over the Atlantic; follow Jean Spangler to a famous 1940s Hollywood nightclub as she arrives for a clandestine meeting in a private booth. 
   
   
   
  Due to a strong belief that good girls didn't disappear, when authorities and family members were presented with missing women in the twentieth century, it was often assumed that they had simply ran away. Most investigations were funded by family members, and when women were found to be the victims of violent crime, they were faulted for placing themselves in dangerous situations. On the rare occasions when authorities investigated cases, they relied on interviews and cash trails in combination with rudimentary forensics such as blood typing and fingerprinting to find missing persons. For those reasons, many of the real stories from this time period have yet to be told. Featuring never-before-seen letters and documents, personal interviews, and genealogical research, alongside captivating storytelling, Brunelle delves deep into the lives of those who disappeared and the circumstances surrounding their cases.

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  Why Men Are Suspicious of Yoga -...

  Robert "robear" Isenberg

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  Discover the captivating and humorous world of Robert "robear" Isenberg in his latest audiobook, "Why Men Are Suspicious of Yoga: Some Funny Stories and Some Not So Funny," narrated by the talented Phillip Nathaniel Freeman and published by Audiobook Publishing Services. 
  Grady Harp raves, "...Jump in for a series of fine escapes from the pickles that life, at present, delivers. This is one fine attitude adjustment resource!” This revised edition features seven additional essays, blending humor and introspection to create a truly unique listening experience.Key Highlights:Against All Odds: Dive into the inspiring tales of two incredibly brave men who faced life's battles and emerged victorious, changing America for the better.The Car Ride: Relive a memorable experience from Robert's childhood at just five years old, a moment etched forever in his memory.Paul’s Special Birthday: Celebrate the life of one of Robert’s older siblings, Paul, an unsung hero of the "Greatest Generation."Learning How to Just Watch: Reflect on Robert's poignant response to one of life’s most challenging moments, inviting listeners to share their reactions.Father’s Day with My Mother-in-Law and Daddy’s Little Girls: Enjoy these heartfelt additions to the Family section, crafted with love and humor.Two Writers Meet, One Speaks: Witness the magical connection between writers, recognizing each other without visible clues. 
  Robert "robear" Isenberg's storytelling prowess shines through in this collection, offering a blend of laugh-out-loud humor and touching narratives. His engaging style, combined with Phillip Nathaniel Freeman's captivating narration, makes this audiobook a must-listen.

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  Bits & Bites - The Invention of...

  Tom Hillenbrand

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  What determines what we eat today? Who decides what ends up on our dinner tables tomorrow? And what are the real origins of our favorite foods? Tom Hillenbrand takes readers on a fast-paced journey through the culinary history of the world—from the campfires of many thousands of years ago to the invention of corn to the hamburgers of the future. Filled with astonishing insights and surprising connections, Hillenbrand's essay is a highly entertaining and thought-provoking portrayal of what lies behind the food we consume every day.

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  The Back Of Beyond - Travel Tales

  Dominic Ryan

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  Travelling is something most of us do perfectly well. It often involves a stroll in the park or sojourn in the sun. 
  Dominic Ryan, for reasons unfamiliar with common sense, is more likely to find himself facing down charging hippos on the Zambezi or tracking angry Namibian cheetahs in a vintage aeroplane. 
  There is little in the way of logic in his backpack as he tumbles into a war zone in Ukraine or tries to save a Malaysian rainforest by chasing bats. 
  Is The Back of Beyond a memoir, travelogue or cry for help? It’s all of the above and by turns fascinating and funny, thrilling and thoughtful. 
  As a wise genie probably once said, wandering and wondering are the same worthy pursuit: it’s just one has an ‘ah!’ and the other an ‘oh!’. 
  If you dare venture to The Back of Beyond, gird your khaki-clad loins for an abundance of both . . . and even the occasional ‘ooh’!

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  Best Women's Erotica of the Year...

  Rachel Kramer Bussel

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  It's Playtime! 
   
   
   
  Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 8 is ready to play! The characters who frolic in these twenty-one tales play at just about everything: music, sex games, LARPing, and more! Edited by the award-winning Rachel Kramer Bussel, these sexy stories feature everything from a daring historical tale of two lovers getting intimate in a crowded theater to forbidden love and lust to alien passion, all while exploring the realms of fetishes, BDSM, and the paranormal. So step right up and take your pick, because everyone's a winner when these characters play out their deepest sexual fantasies! 
   
   
   
  With stories by popular authors such as Rilzy Adams, Christina Berry, Dena Hankins, Ruby Lang, Eva Leigh, Rosanna Leo, Robin Lovett, P. Stormcrow, and Fiona Zedde, along with fresh voices, this playful collection is nothing short of victorious when it comes to steaming the pages. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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