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  Acropolis and the Agora The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Acropolis, which literally means “a city on the heights,” is a citadel whose currently surviving structures were mostly built during the 5th century B.C. in honor of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. It functioned as a sacred precinct that contained the city’s most important religious and municipal structures, many of which have remained relatively intact for over 2,000 years. The Propylaea (the gateway to the Acropolis), the Parthenon (the principal shrine to the goddess), the Erechtheion (a shrine that supposedly houses the burial grounds of mythical Athenian kings), and the Temple of Athena Nike all survive to this day, and for these reasons, the Acropolis is perhaps the definitive and most eloquent expression of classical architecture, if not of the classical form itself. The Acropolis, which literally means “a city on the heights,” is a citadel whose currently surviving structures were mostly built during the 5th century B.C. in honor of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens.  
  	The center of political and commercial interaction in the Ancient Greek polis was the agora. The word essentially means a gathering place or an open space, and in all Greek city states, the agora was central to all aspects of daily life and commerce. As the agora developed as a civic space, particularly from the 6th century B.C. onward in Athens, the architectural splendor of the buildings associated with it became an ever more obvious demonstration of the power and glory of Athenian democracy. 	In its earliest forms, an agora in maritime cities was invariably situated near the sea, while in inland urban centers, it was usually located at the foot of the hill that normally provided the city’s ultimate defense. The agora was always the oldest part of any city and, as such, and as well as being the commercial hub of the area, also became the center of the religious and political life of the polis.

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  Sweet Tea Secrets from the...

  Jane Jenkins Herlong

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  Southern humorist Jane Jenkins Herlong brings joy and humor with her fifty unusual-but-true faith-filled stories of growing up in the South Carolina low country. Whether you love Southern ways of life or find their ways strange and amusing, you'll be entertained and inspired with warm Southern-fried humor and tried-and-true tips for attaining the best version of yourself. Jane's fifty stories address specific landmark events along with issues in a woman's life, such as fitting into the covered-dish church culture, sacred sisterhood, sassy seasoned Southern women and why we are drawn to beauty pageant competition, and much more!

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  A Road Running Southward -...

  Dawn Chapman

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  In 1867, John Muir set out on foot to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of his adventures as he traipsed from Kentucky southward to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, on a similar whim, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman recreated Muir's journey to see for himself how nature has fared since Muir's time. Channeling Muir, he uses humor, keen observation, and a deep love of place to celebrate the South's natural riches. 
   
   
   
  Each chapter touches upon a local ecological problem—moving between John Muir's vivid descriptions of a lush botanical paradise and the myriad environmental problems facing the South today. Along the way he talks to locals with deep ties to the land—scientists, hunters, politicians, and even a Muir impersonator—who describe the changes they've witnessed and what it will take to accommodate a fast-growing population without destroying the natural beauty and a cherished connection to nature. 
   
   
   
  A Road Running Southward is part travelogue, part environmental cri de coeur, and paints a picture of a South under siege. It is a passionate appeal, a call to action to save one of the loveliest and most biodiverse regions of the world by understanding what we have to lose if we do nothing.

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  Hadrian's Coastal Route - Millom...

  Clifford Jones

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  'Be part of history, walk a frontier lost for over fifteen hundred years.'
  The Western Hadrianic Frontier of the Roman Empire is little known by the general public. Until recently the frontier was viewed as merely a series of forts with a fluid means of defence and administration between them, and the public was understandably drawn to the physical remains of Hadrian's Wall crossing from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend.
  Archaeologists have always known different, and it is only now that they are beginning to shout from the rooftops that the Western Frontier is as important as the stones that cross the Pennines. Fortunately, through the efforts of a small band of archaeologists and Historic England, the public perception is changing. There is a wealth of magnificent and diverse scenery and amazing archaeology which rivals the better-known sites along the Hadrian's Wall.
  Walking the frontier offers opportunities for personal adventure and discovery. There is plenty of variety in the west; catch a train or bus, buy local produce, enjoy a beer and a good bed, but most of all enjoy the quest. This fully updated and illustrated guide offers the walker an insight into this relatively unknown world – one that still has much to reveal.

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  Table for One Buffet for Six:

  Steve Barker

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  Set sail alone — because nothing says “relaxing holiday” quite like joining a floating village with dress codes, deck plans, buffet politics and a cabin card that now controls your entire identity. 
   
  Table for One, Buffet for Six: The Lone Cruiser’s Survival Guide is a funny, practical audiobook for solo travellers thinking about taking their first cruise without being adopted by strangers, mugged by the solo supplement, or trapped beside someone at dinner who treats their decking renovation as a six-part documentary. 
   
  With sharp humour and cheerful suspicion, Steve Barker guides you through the glorious absurdity of cruising alone: choosing between ocean ships and river boats, spotting real deals, surviving single supplements, decoding deck plans, avoiding cabins above the disco, packing without relocating your entire house, facing embarkation without administrative collapse, dining alone without looking abandoned, making friends without accidentally joining a family, and escaping organised fun before someone hands you a quiz sheet. 
   
  This is not a glossy cruise brochure full of laughing couples and suspiciously calm people in linen. It is a witty survival guide for real travellers who want confidence, independence, cake access and a quiet corner when the ship’s social programme becomes a little too enthusiastic. 
   
  Perfect for first-time cruisers, nervous solo travellers, river cruise beginners, ocean cruise newcomers, midlife adventurers and anyone who has ever wondered whether “smart casual” is a dress code, a threat, or a trap set by people with better shoes. 
   
  Cruise solo. Laugh often. Panic responsibly — preferably after locating the buffet.

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  The Language Guide for Travelers...

  YouGuide

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  The Language Guide for Travelers - French to Khmer is a practical phrasebook for travelers, pairing essential French and Khmer words and phrases for everyday situations - greetings, directions, dining, shopping, transport and emergencies. Compact, easy to navigate and made for real trips, it helps you communicate with confidence wherever your journey takes you.

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