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  The Mulch Saga

  Annie Korzen

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  From the fertile--yet frugal--mind of Annie Korzen, actress, comedienne, and author/narrator of How To Be A Bargain Junkie. Annie, a thrifty woman with expensive tastes, shares even more of her hilarious tales from the trenches--the garage sales, thrift stores, and online auctions.

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  How to Travel - An Ancient Guide...

  Herodotus, M. D. Usher

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  A transporting anthology of ancient Greek and Roman travel writings that capture the thrill of exploration and discovery—from Europe to the Holy Land and Egypt to IndiaAt long last, a travel guide to the ancient world for the modern tourist—written by the ancients themselves. How to Travel gathers classic texts from Greek and Roman writers to explore what today’s readers can learn from ancient encounters with unfamiliar peoples, places, and customs.The Greek historian Herodotus (ca. 484–425 BCE) is one of the most famous travelers of antiquity. His Histories, which chronicle his and others’ encounters with foreign peoples and places, have fascinated readers for millennia, and have much to teach about the secrets of good travel. In How to Travel, Herodotus and Tacitus take us on tours of Central Asia, Egypt, and Germania, while pilgrims like Pausanias and the Christian nun Egeria guide us through Greece and the Holy Land. Readers are whisked away to India to experience the ways of forest-dwelling sages and to the far reaches of Africa. And as if Earth weren’t enough, the satirist Lucian takes us to the Moon. But this whirlwind tour of antiquity is more than a pleasure cruise. Seneca cautions travelers that, go as far as we may, we can never escape ourselves. Gratitude, Egeria says, is the traveler’s proper response for the privilege. And Homer reminds us that, ultimately, there’s no place like home.Featuring vivid new translations, an inviting introduction, and the original Greek and Latin texts on facing pages, How to Travel captures the thrill of exploration and discovery—and how new experiences, fresh vistas, and foreign cultures can change the traveler.

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  Love You Later: A Sweet Romantic...

  Julie Christianson

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  Falling in love was not in their wedding vows… 
   
  Loren Cane is in a downward spiral. Since her fiancé left her, she’s been juggling multiple jobs, mounting bills, and a father who’s slipping away. The only thing she has left is the found family that anchors her. 
   
  Namely, Bridger Adams. 
   
  Bridger has been hiding his secret wealth, his powerful influence, and the brutal condition attached to both: Walk down the aisle with a woman chosen for him, or sacrifice control of the trust fund that could save everything he cares about. 
   
  Especially Loren Cane. 
   
  Loren knows she can’t afford to lose Bridger. But as his deadline looms, her situation turns critical, and she proposes something outrageous: 
   
  Marry me instead. 
   
  On the surface, her solution is practical and mutually beneficial. Their wedding vows conveniently protect what matters most. 
   
  But as the boundaries of their friendship blur into something dangerously real, a new demand threatens to tear them apart. 
   
  Now, Loren and Bridger face an impossible choice: 
   
  Stay married and fight for love… 
   
  Or walk away with the money and lose each other.

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  Europe's Hidden Gems - A Tour of...

  Daniel Cornwallis

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  Uncover Europe's Best Kept Secrets: Your Passport to the Continent's 25 Most Enthralling Destinations 
   
  Europe's Hidden Gems: A Tour of the 25 Most Mesmerizing Vacation Spots is your passport to an unforgettable journey through the old continent. Every page of this riveting guide brings you closer to the heart of Europe, revealing its spirit and charm in a way that is palpable, engaging, and utterly mesmerizing. 
   
  Let yourself be whisked away to the romantic boulevards of Paris, the serene lavender fields of Provence, the timeless grandeur of Rome, and the enchanting canals of Venice. Each locale unveils its unique allure, sparking curiosity and stirring the soul. 
   
  Our tour doesn't stop at Europe's celebrated cities. Discover the majestic highlands of Scotland, the awe-inspiring fjords of Norway, and the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland's Golden Circle. Each destination is a testament to Europe's diverse and beguiling topography. 
   
  But, the real gems are those often overlooked. Unearth the medieval charm of Bruges, the breathtaking tranquility of Zermatt, the iconic allure of Dubrovnik, and the picture-perfect Hallstatt. These clandestine treasures offer a fresh perspective of Europe — serene, captivating, and truly unforgettable. 
   
  Though unique, these destinations are bound by the quintessential European essence — a sublime amalgamation of history, culture, culinary prowess, and warmth that permeates every nook and cranny of this enchanting continent. 
   
  Let this guide be more than a book. Let it be your ticket to unforgettable adventures, unseen landscapes, and transformative experiences. Venture into the unknown and return with unforgettable memories etched in your heart. For isn't that the magic of travel?

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  Lucky Lindy and Lady Lindy

  Editors Charles River

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  In many ways, Charles Lindbergh represented the best and worst of America during the first half of the 20th century. Lindbergh became famous for being an aviation pioneer whose solo flight across the Atlantic captured the imagination of an entire world, yet he was an isolationist who wanted to keep American freedoms safe for Americans and no one else. Lindbergh was the quintessential family man, yet he fathered illegitimate children and suffered an unspeakable tragedy that became known as “The Crime of the Century.” Lindbergh embodied some of his era’s greatest virtues and harbored some of its worst prejudices.  
  Lindbergh was a 25 year old U.S. Air Mail pilot who was probably best known for two crashes before shooting to fame with his non-stop flight across the Atlantic from New York City to Paris on May 20-21, 1927. Lindbergh was Time Magazine’s first Man of the Year in 1927, and he used his newfound fame to promote the development of commercial flight and become a spokesman and symbol for advances in aviation.  
  In 1928, Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but she was disappointed that she had to do so as a passenger, complaining, “I was just baggage, like a sack of potatoes.” But by the mid-1930s, Earhart had set a multitude of altitude and distance records, but she wanted to attempt a circumnavigation of the world. After an ill-fated first attempt, Earhart and Fred Noonan set off on another attempt, creating one of the 20th century’s most enduring mysteries. Earhart and Noonan were to land on Howland Island, 1700 miles southwest of Hawaii, but radio transmissions ceased between the plane and authorities on the ground the morning of July 2, 1937. Earhart and Noonan had disappeared, never to be seen again, despite one of the nation’s largest and costliest manhunts to date.  
  The speculation over exactly what happened to Earhart and the mystery of her disappearance remain.

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  Vines In a Cold Climate - The...

  Henry Jeffreys

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  The definitive story of the extraordinary and surprising success of English wine - and the people who transformed our reputation on the global stage from that of a joke to world-class in 30 years. 
   
  From an amateur affair made by retirees to a multi-million-pound industry with quality to rival Champagne, the rise of English wine has been one of the more unexpected wine stories of the past 30 years. In this illuminating and accessible account, award-winning drinks writer Henry Jeffreys takes you behind the scenes of the English wine revolution. It's a story about changing climate and technology but most of all it's about men and women with vision, determination and more than a little bloody-mindedness. From secretive billionaires to the single mother farming a couple of hectares in Kent, these are the people making wine in a cold climate.

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