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  Local Haunts

  Adam Scovell

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  'In this wonderfully eclectic collection of essays Adam Scovell makes a beguiling guide, leading us along numerous haunted byways of British and European literature, television and cinema.'
  – Edward Parnell, author of Ghostland
  'Scovell's incisive essays, distributed across space-time, come together in this volume to form a cohesive travelogue through the hinterlands of our cultural landscape and the imaginal topographies of great artists, writers and filmmakers. It's an enriching journey that takes regular pitstops in those enchanted zones where a place and its stories are one and the same.'
  – Gareth E. Rees, author of Sunken Lands
  For more than a decade, writer and filmmaker Adam Scovell has been preoccupied by the strange connections between place and culture: curious about the graves of writers, determined to find the locations of iconic films, intrigued by the landscapes that inspired novels.
  From obscure British television to European cinema, the poems of playwrights to the psychogeography of Weird Fiction, Local Haunts brings together a collection of essays, photographs, travelogues, and journalism that explores the connections between art and the landscapes that inspire it. With particular focus on several key figures that emphasised place in their work – including W.G. Sebald, Alan Garner, Agnès Varda, M.R. James, and Marguerite Duras – Scovell examines culture that is haunted by locales, rural and urban.
  Taken from a range of print and digital publications, including work published by Sight & Sound, Literary Hub, Caught By The River, and Little White Lies, as well as Scovell's Celluloid Wicker Man site that brought many ideas surrounding Folk Horror and the Urban Wyrd to prominence in the early 2010s, Local Haunts brings together a decade of work treading the ghostways and the corpse roads of film, literature, and art.

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  Paper Maps No Apps - An...

  Johnny Welsh

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  All because of a dare… 
  …this travel adventure quickly turns into a self-deprecating comedy about bad smartphone habits. 
  What if you were told that you could not use your smartphone for sixteen days? 
  Would it be a disaster or a life-changing experience? 
  Get ready to laugh out loud in this one-of-a-kind road trip complete with daily happy hour fun. 
  WARNING: Strange things might happen, like conversations and live interactions. You may even develop an insatiable desire for traveling unplugged. 
  ★★★★★ – “Paper maps, no apps is a fun read that will keep you laughing as you travel along the road with this tech-free couple”        
   ~The Nerdy Girl Express 
    
  ★★★★★ – “Through their journey you’ll… rethink your life, wish you were on a beach with a cold beer, think about great times you’ve had with friends…” 
               ~Summit Daily News 
  ★★★★★ – “Welsh points out that a vacation is the perfect time to disconnect-and it may change your life if you do”                                     
   ~Forbes 
  ★★★★★ – “He describes the journey with humor we can understand”  
  ~USA Travel Magazine

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  Learn Arabic For Beginners...

  Abdelkhalak Chellak

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  Unlock the Beauty of Arabic: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Understanding
   
  Arabic is one of the world's most beautiful, expressive, and historically rich languages. But for many beginners, the unfamiliar script and unique sounds can feel intimidating. Where do you even begin?
   
  Learn Arabic  For Beginners step-by-step is the answer. This comprehensive guide is specifically designed for English speakers who want to learn Arabic the right way starting from the very first stroke of the pen and building step by step until you are forming sentences and navigating real-life situations with confidence.
   
  Unlike other books that rush you into memorizing phrases without context, this guide is structured to give you a solid foundation before immersing you in practical communication.
   
  
   
  
  Inside, you will find:
   
  
   
  - Step-by-step handwriting practice to master the Arabic script
   
  - Hundreds of essential vocabulary words organized by theme
   
  - Real-life dialogues and phrases for everyday situations
   
  - Clear grammar explanations with practical examples
   
  - Coverage of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) suitable for travel, business, and daily life
   
  
   
  Whether you are planning to travel, connect with Arabic-speaking family or friends, explore business opportunities, or simply challenge yourself with a beautiful new language, this book is your complete companion.
   
  
   
  Stop feeling intimidated by the Arabic script. Start your journey today and discover the joy of reading, writing, and speaking Arabic with confidence.

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  Exploring the Heart of Japan - A...

  Akiko Mori

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  "Exploring the Heart of Japan: A Cultural Odyssey from Tokyo to Kyoto" invites you on an unforgettable journey through Japan's soul-stirring landscapes, vibrant cities, and timeless traditions. This comprehensive travel guidebook is your passport to discovering the essence of Japan, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the peaceful temples of Kyoto. 
  Featuring meticulously researched information, captivating narratives, and stunning photography, this guidebook provides everything you need to plan and navigate your adventure easily. Delve into each destination's rich history and cultural heritage, display hidden gems off the beaten path, and savor the flavors of Japan's world-renowned cuisine. 
  Whether you're exploring ancient temples in Kamakura, marveling at UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nikko, or indulging in the electric atmosphere of Osaka's entertainment districts, "Exploring the Heart of Japan" is your trusted companion every step of the way. With insider tips, practical advice, and recommendations for accommodation, dining, and transportation, this guidebook ensures that your journey through Japan is as seamless as it is unforgettable. 
  Embark on a transformative odyssey through the heart of Japan and let "Exploring the Heart of Japan" guide you to unlocking this enchanting destination's magic.

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  Cappuccino Per Favore - A Life...

  Mary Lehman

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  In 2008, at the height of the U.S. housing crisis, and just when novice real estate investor Mary Lehman thought things couldn't get any worse... they didn't! Instead, she parlayed her financial woes and failed investments into a fascinating adventure, fulfilling her lifelong dream to travel. 
  No stranger to difficult times, Mary grew up working long hours on her family's backbreaking mid-western fruit farm while steering clear of her irascible father, only to end up a pregnant teenage army bride with an abusive husband. Single again and with a young son, Mary returned to college believing it would make a difference. Yet, her journey to better her life continued at a slow pace until she ultimately landed a dream job in the Florida Key's hot real estate industry. There she experienced a level of success beyond anything she had ever imagined, only to watch everything she had worked so hard to build vanish practically overnight. Fighting back against the depression that threatened to consume her, she cashed out what little she had left in savings and set out on a three-month trip to Europe. 
  Cappuccino Per Favore tells the story of that uplifting, life-affirming journey. Part memoir, part travelogue, part celebration, it is, first and foremost, a love story. Not for another person but for a magical place, northern Italy's incomparable Treasure Mountain with its breathtaking vistas, challenging hiking trails, great food, and generous and hospitable people.

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  Fiesta - A Journey Through...

  Daniel Stables

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  A journey through human festivity, told through colourful travel narratives set at some of the world's most eye-catching festivals and interweaved with insights from the fields of anthropology, history, psychology, and folklore, examining why we celebrate festivals in the ways we do.
  
  
  Fiesta explores the vibrant tapestry of human festivity, delving into the extraordinary lengths we undertake to express our cultures and commemorate life's milestones. From drunken pilgrimages to sacrificial funerals, national days to neo-pagan necromancy, festivals represent human culture at its most vivid and varied, and the resulting account is both a rich collection of travel writing and an anthropological exploration of the roles that festivals play in society. Through colourful characters, vibrant sights, and varied locales, Daniel Stables takes a curious, humanistic look at festivals across the globe, unravelling the universal threads which run through our diverse global celebrations.

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