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  Chew Tentacle Thoroughly and...

  Sam Letchworth

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  Have you ever wondered where horse milk vodka comes from? Or how to fight off a mob of Malaysian monkeys? Is it bad luck to wash cow poop off of your shoe? Travel vicariously with Sam across the Orient to find the funny but true answers. 
  Sam savors every local culture he encounters much like Conan O’Brian and the late Anthony Bourdain—embracing the people, their food, and especially their curiosities. His humor and infatuation with humanity’s diversity fuel each story. 
  Teaching in Korea and Vietnam since 2015, Sam uses his time out of the classroom to explore the rest of Asia. His five-book series, Itchy Feet Travel Tales in Asia, covers his adventures (and misadventures) in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. 
  Narrated by the author, these stories of the sublime and the surreal will have you giggling and gawking as you follow Sam through the weird and wonderful world of the East.

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  Finding Love in Positano - The...

  Lucy Coleman

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  One summer in Italy might just change everything...Marci James loves her job so much she's not had a holiday in 5 years. But after receiving a mysterious letter from her godfather, Richard, Marci must pack up for a summer on the Italian Coast. Tasked with sorting through Richard's antiques shop, Marci is determined to find the right balance of work and pleasure. But when Marci arrives it's apparent that the task is far more daunting than she imagined, and it isn't long before Nico, her gorgeous local guide, offers to step up and lend a hand. As the two enjoy the Positano summer, and all that the Amalfi Coast has to offer, Marci finally lets herself relax and the sparks between the pair soon begin to fly. But Richard hasn't just left his possessions behind, he left a secret, one that Marci unwittingly stumbles across. Will it break her heart after the happiest summer of her entire life?

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  King of the Cape - The Guide's...

  Roy Kunda

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  Have you ever dreamed of jumping on a motorcycle and heading into the great unknown? 
  If you have, you’re not alone! There are many people who have grand plans to hit the open road on a motorcycle holiday adventure of a lifetime—however, the sad truth is, that for most, it will unfortunately remain a dream and their plans will never actually get off the ground. 
  That is, unless they meet Roy Kunda, or the ‘King of the Cape’ as he is also known. Roy has helped thousands of people from Australia and around the world achieve their dream of a motorcycle trek through the outback—and now, with the realise of his adventure motorcycle guide King of the Cape, you can learn from his extensive knowledge and experience, and make your dream a reality. 
  His travels across the well-worn paths of the stock routes eventually led him to Cape York in northern Queensland. The wild beauty of the region and endless tracks to explore won him over, and he moved up North for good, to set up his own business running organised motorcycle tours. 
  Thirty years on, Cape York Motorcycle Adventures is still going strong and Roy has personally led over 4000 riders, from beginners through to motocross racing champs, on the journey of a lifetime. 
  In this highly entertaining motorcycle adventure book, Roy has collected his many stories of trials and tribulations on the road, placing them alongside his unparalleled knowledge of the region and endless vault of valuable, proven tips to create an invaluable guide for anyone planning an adventure motorcycle riding experience. 
  This must-read book will show you how you can have the time of your life on two wheels on motorcycle holidays across all locations and terrains—and come home safely to tell the tale.

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  Northern Highlands - The Empty...

  Tom Atkinson

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  The Empty Lands are that great area of northern Scotland between Ullapool and Cape Wrath, and between Bonar Bridge and John O'Groats. It is truly the land of the Mountain and the Flood, where land and sea mingle in unsurpassed glory.
  From the pier-head at Ullapool to the Smoo Caves at Durness and from Dornoch Cathedral to Dounreay Nuclear Establishment, Tom Atkinson describes it all, with his usual deep love for the land and its people.
  Myths and legends, history, poetry and a keen eye for the landscape and all its creatures make this book and essential companion for all who travel to that magnificent part of Scotland.

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  Rome - Secrets of the Eternal City

  Andreas Englisch

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  The Rome that tourists never see.
  In »Rome«, bestselling author and Vatican expert Andreas Englisch, who has lived in the Eternal City for three decades, invites readers on a journey of discovery. He offers fresh perspectives on seemingly well-known sights, looks backward and forward through Roman history, and reveals surprising secrets about the famous landmarks of the Tiber city. With narrative verve, he draws from a vast reservoir of experience, knowledge, and encounters. An extraordinary book about Rome.

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  Zhou Dynasty - Philosophy and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Zhou Dynasty emerged as a dominant force in ancient China following the decline of the Shang Dynasty. Its rise was marked by strategic alliances, military conquests, and the introduction of the Mandate of Heaven, a concept that would define Chinese rulership for centuries. The Zhou people, originally a semi-nomadic tribe living in the Wei River Valley, gradually expanded their influence through diplomacy and warfare, positioning themselves as challengers to Shang authority.  
  King Wen of Zhou played a crucial role in laying the groundwork for the dynasty’s ascent. A respected leader known for his wisdom and virtue, he strengthened alliances with neighboring tribes and promoted administrative reforms that would later become the foundation of Zhou governance. However, it was his son, King Wu, who ultimately led the military campaign that overthrew the Shang. The decisive battle took place at Muye around 1046 BCE, where the Zhou army, though numerically inferior, defeated the Shang forces due to superior strategy and the defection of many Shang soldiers who had grown discontented with their rulers. 
  Following their victory, the Zhou established a new political order centered around the Mandate of Heaven. This doctrine asserted that the right to rule was granted by divine authority, but it was not absolute—rulers had to govern justly and maintain moral integrity to retain legitimacy. If they failed, they could be overthrown, as had been the case with the Shang. This belief not only justified the Zhou conquest but also set a precedent for the dynastic cycle in China.

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