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  The Only Way Is West - A Once In...

  Bradley Chermside

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  Can an email address scribbled on €20 change a life? Yes! 
  From the Back Cover 
  What would you do if you're given a €20 note in Greece with an email address scribbled on it: 
  1. Spend it?  
  2. Slip the suspect counterfeit bill into an enemy’s birthday card? 
  3. Send an email, hoping it will lead to you finding everlasting love?  
  Brad, a hopeless romantic, chose the latter. 
  Two years later, his love life remains a disaster and his career is misfiring. As he’s about to walk Spain’s fabled Camino de Santiago to ponder some profound life changes, Brad receives a reply. 
  Incredibly, it’s from a woman who lives on the pilgrimage path, far away from where the money first crossed his palm. She invites him to sleep… ‘on her house.’ 
  Hiking 900km on the Road to Santiago to a blind date with the mystery €20 woman, Brad has the adventure of a lifetime. 
  His heart is warmed by fellow pilgrims and natives who give him more reason than ever to believe in the kindness of the human spirit; he befriends a hilarious Hungarian who speaks English in song titles and has his raison d’être revealed to him by a barefoot Mayan mystic.  
  Will he meet his happily-ever-after along the way too? Mainstream Media Praise: 
  "An inspiring, touching, heartfelt and funny memoir that made me howl with laughter throughout. A wonderful read." - Kevin Hand, BBC London.Praise in Amazon Reviews for The Only Way Is West: 
  ★★★★★ "I loved this book. For anyone interested in the Camino, this is a must read." - Kate 
  ★★★★★ "Probably the best book I've ever read." - D Clay. 
  ★★★★★ "I was hooked from page one and couldn't put it down." - Georine

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  Happy Land - Finding my inner...

  Tim Bird

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  A personal view of 'the world's happiest country' from an accidental expat in Finland
  Tim Bird arrived in Finland by accident in the early Eighties. More than forty years on, he is still there. He has watched the transformation of his adopted homeland from semi-detached member of the Soviet bloc to modern European nation that tops the rankings, year after year, as 'the happiest country in the world'.
  Does it deserve that status? Do the Finns, known for their hard drinking, their sisu (grit) and their passion for heavy metal, recognise that description of themselves? Telling the story of his own path to Finnish citizenship while also delving into the writings of a 19th-century British traveller, Bird interrogates the claim made on Finland's behalf.
  In this clear-sighted – but never cynical – sideways look at the land of the sauna, the Northern Lights and the Moomins, Bird spotlights the Nordic nation's distinctive culture, landscape and language. As he helps us understand the Finnish notion of contentment, are there life-lessons for the rest of us?

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  Young Americans Abroad

  John Overton Choules

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  It’s 1851 and the Crystal Palace Exhibition is on in England. English American the Reverend Dr. Choules leaves Newport, Rhode Island with three teenaged students - James Robinson, George Vanderbuilt, and Weld French, who are forced to leave the fourth member of their blue-blooded quartet at home - and all four travelers promise to write to “Dear Charley”, Charles Duston, of later fame. The boys meet the Duke of Wellington, travel down the Rhine, and meet many friends along the way. While the letters are filled with some prejudice against the Catholic religion, they are a product of their time - a sometimes ignorant, but often dazzling, period of our history. (Summary by Sibella Denton)

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  Swimming Wild in Scotland - A...

  Alice Goodridge

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  Swimming Wild in Scotland by Alice Goodridge is an informative and inspiring book for both new and experienced wild swimmers, featuring over 100 of the best wild swimming spots across the Scottish mainland and islands.
  Drawing on her vast experience as a long-distance swimmer and open water swimming coach, Alice has hand-picked locations to help you experience Scotland at its wild and rugged best. Scotland has a plethora of choice when it comes to wild swimming – you could take a dip in one of the stunning lochs of the Cairngorms, splash around in the river pools on Arran, step out from a deserted white sand beach on remote Great Bernera, swim right up to a waterfall on the River Pattack, or, for something a little different, swim in flooded quarries on Easdale or delight in the easily accessible tidal pools in Fife.
  Alice digs into the detail of what makes a fantastic wild swimming location, sharing her in-depth knowledge of exactly where to get in the water, where to safely swim once you're in, the best time to swim if tides are a consideration, what to expect underfoot as you get in for your swim, and, just as importantly, you'll be aware of any potential hazards. Armed with all this essential knowledge, you can relax and enjoy your swim, with all the preparation and research taken care of. This is all backed up by clear Ordnance Survey and custom maps, information on parking and public transport, and details of enticing cafes to enjoy a post-swim hot chocolate.
  Flick through this book, drawing inspiration from the stunning photography, as Alice brings each fantastic swimming location to life. Whether you're an experienced wild swimmer or just dipping your toes in the water for the first time, you'll find plenty to inspire your next adventure.

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  Travelling to Every Country in...

  Juha Suoniemi

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  Why are some countries rich while others remain poor? Which social and economic systems thrive, and which falter? How has colonialism shaped the developing world? Are the disparities between different groups rooted in systemic racism or inter-group differences? What is the true story of slavery? 
  These are among the profound questions Juha Suoniemi tackles as he guides you on an enlightening journey through every independent country in the world. Suoniemi reveals that not all cultures or social systems are created equal. He demonstrates how Western institutions have repeatedly proven their effectiveness globally, with free market capitalism emerging as the essential ingredient for prosperous societies, while socialism repeatedly leads to their downfall. 
  The book covers each of the world’s 197 independent countries in individual chapters. It includes travel stories from 2005 to 2023, blending personal experiences with the political and economic history of the countries.

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  This Stolen Land - A People's...

  Marsha O'Mahony

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  The Gwent Levels line the north shore of the Severn Estuary in South Wales: Chepstow at their head; their more famous cousin, the Somerset Levels, across the water; the Welsh capital, Cardiff at their feet. You could waste an hour crossing the Levels by motorway. Or brush aside the journey by train. But writer Marsha O'Mahony has chosen the slow route of foreshore, footpath, and country lane. Over the course of two years, she meandered from village to village collecting conversations and anecdotes as she went. The result is a remarkable oral and social history of this unique landscape and the people who live there.

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