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  America - An Anthology of France...

  François Busnel

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  Today’s leading French writers offer their perspective of a post-2016 America in this collection of pieces from the bestselling French literary magazine. 
   
  From Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America to the moveable feasts of the Lost Generation, France and the United States have long shared a special relationship, defined as much by romantic fascination as occasional incomprehension. François Busnel, host of the acclaimed literary talk show La Grande Librairie, seeks to bridge this gap with America, a journal of literature and politics conceived in the aftermath of the election of Donald Trump, now available to English readers for the first time. 
   
  In this insightful collection of pieces from the magazine, Alain Mabanckou sketches the outlines of his Los Angeles, where he finds a sense of belonging far from his home country of the Republic of the Congo. Leïla Slimani considers the ways #MeToo is shaping a new discourse around consent on college campuses, and Philippe Besson takes an old-fashioned road trip through the American heartland as he drives from Chicago to New Orleans. Joël Dicker traipses through Yellowstone National Park on the lookout for grizzlies, while Alice Zeniter wanders the scorching streets of Las Vegas on foot. Featuring a poignant interview with National Book Award winner Louise Erdrich and original work in English by luminaries including Richard Powers, Colum McCann, and Laura Kasischke, America suggests a new way of understanding the enduring relationship between France and the United States, one that has never been read in quite this way before. 
   
  From the streets of Manhattan to the Wyoming wilderness, across rural Pennsylvania’s Amish country to the bright lights of Hollywood, America takes us on a crisscrossing road trip across the country as it archives accounts of the administration of the past four years and offers a moving testament to the essential power of literature to unite in times of division. 
   
  Praise for America 
   
  “Busnel presents a fine anthology of essays originally published in the French quarterly America. . . . The writers’ varied approaches mean that, even for readers familiar with the issues at play, the pieces will be consistently entertaining. As such, an American audience should lap up this thought-provoking tour.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  “A form of sophisticated literary activism.” —Literary Hub 
   
  “While we wait for the “great works” inspired by the Trump era, the novelists and reporters at America will continue to discover the country that elected him, painting a picture while leaving prejudice to one side.” —France-Amérique 
   
  “A kaleidoscopic reading list of a divided nation.” —Columbia Journalism Review

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  Live Your Bucket List and...

  Julia Goodfellow-Smith

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  What’s on your bucket list?  
  Do you think about how extraordinary your life would be if you fulfilled those dreams?  
  It’s time to make "one day" today with Live Your Bucket List.  
  In Live Your Bucket List, Julia Goodfellow-Smith guides you through the proven process that will take you from dreaming to achieving. You’ll find steps to: Ignite your passion. Overcome obstacles including fear and lack of money and time. Plan to achieve your dream. Successfully implement your plans. Reflect on your achievements.  
  Each step of the process is detailed and accompanied by inspiring personal stories and key lessons from Goodfellow-Smith’s own journey to live her bucket list.  
  If bikepacking is on your bucket list, then combine Live Your Bucket List with Cycling King Alfred's Way in this box set.  
  What’s it really like to cycle King Alfred’s Way?  
  Julia Goodfellow-Smith was a non-cyclist just six weeks before she and her mountain biking friend Alison set off on this epic 350km route around southern England. Follow Julia’s sometimes bumpy journey from cycling novice to riding King Alfred’s Way itself.  
  In Cycling King Alfred’s Way, you’ll discover what each section of the route is like to cycle, as well as strategies to: Plan your adventure. Reach the top of hills without stopping or pushing. Carry on when things get tough.  
  Whether you’re an experienced cycle tourer or rookie, learn from Julia to make your next bikepacking adventure the best possible success.

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  Begums Thugs & White Mughals -...

  Fanny Parkes

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  Fanny Parkes lived in India between 1822 and 1846 and was the ideal travel writer -courageous, indefatigably curious and determinedly independent. Her journals trace her transformation from prim memsahib to eccentric, sitar-playing Indophile, fluent in Urdu, critical of British rule and passionate in her appreciation of Indian culture. Fanny is fascinated by the trial of thugs, the adorning of a Hindu bride and swears by the efficacy of opium on headaches. To read her is to get as close as one can to a true picture of early colonial India -the sacred and the profane, the violent and the beautiful, the straight-laced sahibs and the 'White Mughals' who fell in love with India, married Indian wives and built bridges between the two cultures.

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  Master Playing Craps With Ease -...

  Nolan Chartwell

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  Discover how you can go from being a crap player to a craps pro — and stack the odds in your favor!Are you tired of feeling left out of the fun as you catch a glimpse of all the laughter, cheers, and high-fives being passed around at the craps table… as you sit alone in front of your machine?Do you feel like you’ll never be able to master (let alone get the hang of) craps because of its many rules and confusing array of bets?Do you want to walk up to a craps table like a boss… and walk out with pockets full of chips?If these three woes struck something in you like a sad slot machine spin that was a hair away from a jackpot, don’t fret….Because your luck is about to turn!By unlocking the secrets of strategic gameplay, you’ll be able to transform the craps table into your very own winning zone.Inside, here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover:The ABCs of Craps: Everything from what the different sections on the table mean, to the role of each crew member… and all the unique phrases you’ll hear while you’re at the tableHow to calculate your odds to help you come up with the best strategy to increase your chances of winningThe art of dice setting and transforming each roll into a delicate dance of controlled possibilityWays to manage your money to keep a healthy balance between risk and reward, and ensure that your gambling experiences remain enjoyableand much more…If you think there’s no way for you to win craps through skill because it’s purely based on luck… don’t bet on this myth!While luck does play a part in this game, with the proper strategies, you can drastically improve your chances of winning and rake in those chips!Your golden winning moment—that you’ll be talking about for years to come—is at your fingertips!So if you’re ready to ignite your winning streak and win the craps out of the casinos, then you should listen to this audiobook now!

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  South Wind Through the Kitchen -...

  Elizabeth David

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  A posthumous collection of recipes and articles—recommended by her friends and fans—from “the best food writer of her time” (Jane Grigson, The Times Literary Supplement).   Before Elizabeth David died in 1992, she and her editor, Jill Norman, had begun work on a volume of “The Best of,” but then her health deteriorated and the project was shelved. The idea was revived in 1996, when chefs and writers and Elizabeth’s many friends were invited to select their favorite articles and recipes. The names of the contributors—who number among some of our finest food writers, such as Simon Hopkinson, Alice Waters, Sally Clarke, Richard Olney, Paul Levy, and Anne Willan—appear after the pieces they had chosen along with their notes.   The writings and recipes which make up South Wind Through the Kitchen are drawn from all of Elizabeth David’s books, namely A Book of Mediterranean Food; French Country Cooking; Italian Food; Summer Cooking; French Provincial Cooking; Spices, Salt and Aromatics in the English Kitchen; English Bread and Yeast Cookery; An Omelette and a Glass of Wine; and Harvest of the Cold Months. There are over 200 recipes organized around courses and ingredients such as eggs and cheese, fish and shellfish, meat, poultry and game, vegetables, pasta, pulses and grains, sauces, sweet dishes and cakes, preserves, and bread, all interspersed with extracts and articles making it a delightful compendium to dip into as well as cook from.   “The doyenne of food writers . . . a touching eulogy compiled by those who loved her . . . While it contains recipes from France, the Mediterranean, and the Levant, the book is really a collection of Mrs. David’s memories of those places.” —The Dabbler

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  Dopamine Detox - Reduce Instant...

  Josh Snider

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  Getting distracted easily and often? 
  Can't remember the last time you felt motivated to work? 
  Feeling like you're stuck? 
  This is common. It's a symptom of numbing your brain with social media, games, and other hyper-stimulating activities. 
  Are you sick of how much time you spend on the Internet but you can’t help yourself? 
  Is it not fun anymore? 
  Do you know what you should do, but you give in and do something immediately rewarding instead? 
  Do you find regular activities that other people find fun not fun at all? 
  These are the signs that you need a dopamine detox. 
  When was the last time you switched off your phone? 
  Are you someone who falls asleep with your device in your hand, unable to stop tweeting, scrolling, and consuming the endless content to be found at the touch of a button? 
  Do you ever: 
  - Not feel like starting? 
  - Fear your work will not be good enough? 
  - Get overwhelmed and go on social media instead of work or studying? 
  Then you’re in the right place. 
  This Book Will Finally Give You The Freedom To Live A Balanced Life Without The Addictive Tendencies That Pull You Down 
  This is NOT For You If... 
  - You think your life will change without replacing your habits. 
  - You are someone who wants a quick fix instead of an in-depth journey into your patterns, beliefs and conditioning. 
  - You're not ready to take responsibility for your actions, mindset or wellbeingIf you’re ready to beat procrastination, get your priorities in order, and totally crush your goals by resetting your dopamine, scroll up and click ‘Add to Cart’ now! 

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