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  Adrift [Movie tie-in] - A True...

  Tami Oldham Ashcraft

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  The Olive Tree - A Personal...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  An olive farmer journeys through Spain, Italy, and North Africa to find the future of agriculture in an age of chemicals and climate challenges. Carol Drinkwater’s beloved olive farm in the South of France was suffering badly from destructive pests and premature ripening. In a hunt for answers, she decided to set out on her own for a fact-finding tour of Spain, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria. In The Olive Tree, Carol recounts not only the agricultural education she gained during her travels, but the dangers she faced as terrorist bombs rocked one of her destinations and a group of beekeepers helped shepherd her through dangerous territory. Through it all, she confronts issues faced by farmers and non-farmers alike in today’s world, from climate change to diminishing water reserves to the excessive use of chemicals. Ultimately, she will return to her land in Provence with a new appreciation for the urgency of these problems—and with an ingenious vision for the future shared with her by a brilliant group of olive growers . . .Praise for the Olive Farm series “Vibrant, intoxicating and heartwarming.” —Sunday Express “Spellbinding . . . a must for anyone who dreams of moving to a kinder climate and starting a new life.” —Choice

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  On this Holy Island - A Modern...

  Oliver Smith

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  A lyrical and insightful narrative that presents a new approach to the idea of pilgrimage, traversing paths both ancient and modern. 
   
   
   
  Retracing sacred travel made across time, from murmurs of ritual journeys in the depths of Ice Age to new pilgrimages of the twenty-first century, On This Holy Island is an an epic adventure across sacred British landscapes. We follow Oliver Smith as he climbs into remote sea caves, sleeps inside Neolithic tombs, scales forgotten holy mountains and once even marrons himself at sea. Following holy roads to churches, cathedrals and standing stones, this evocative and enlightening travelogue explores places prehistoric, pagan and Christian, Smith also reveals how football stadiums and music festivals have become contemporary places of pilgrimage. 
   
   
   
  Though the routes walked are often ancient, the pilgrims he meets are always modern. But underpinning the remarkable book is a timeless truth: that making journeys has always been a way of making meaning. So often, Smith finds, "the unravelling of a path goes in tandem with the unravelling of the soul."

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  Pictures from Italy

  Charles Dickens

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  Who better to travel to Italy with than Charles Dickens? From the travails of 19th century travel to the wonder of discovering the great art of western civilization, all are brought to life with the characteristic humour, wryness, sentimentality, fervour and love that are poured into the best of the author’s fiction. 
  Modern readers will recognise many of Italy’s historical treasures that millions have enjoyed since Dickens described them over 150 years ago; in that sense surprisingly, little has changed.  
  What might be more interesting to us today are the nature and mechanics of tourism in 1846. So used are we to the relative comfort and speed of global transport that we forget the discomforts (and at times horrors) undertaken by those few that would endeavour to see the world in previous centuries. By comparison we journey at our leisure whereas Dickens’ journal is more the record of a pilgrim and pioneer.  
  Far be it from him however to dwell on the rigours of Victorian tourism, indeed he saves his pithiest wit for such times and is much more interested, as he always is, in the humanity of all he encounters.  
  His vibrant and colourful description of the Roman Festival is as joyful as his reserved observation of an execution is sombre and reserved. Dickens is not enamoured of all he experiences and is quick to let us know when he suspects sham commercialism, hypocrisy or injustice.

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  Demonic Dolls - True Tales of...

  John Harker

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  Can dolls really become haunted? Can demons take possession of people’s playthings? According to many paranormal investigators, exorcists, and demonologists, the answer is yes. Not only are such phenomena possible, they happen often, with dolls among the most frequent targets of spirit attachment. Sometimes those spirits are benign or merely mischievous. But many are outright evil and dangerous.
   
  
   
  This newly revised and expanded edition of Demonic Dolls examines some of the world’s most famous haunted dolls. It includes updates on documented cases and introduces five new dolls and their disturbing histories.
   
  
   
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  Robert, the haunted doll from Key West. Much of the information about him is wrong. Discover the truth behind the legend—and it’s no less terrifying.
  
  
  Annabelle, the demonic doll featured in The Conjuring and Annabelle. The real Annabelle is far more frightening.
  
  
  Peggy, the Internet sensation. Why you should think twice before looking at her picture.
  
  
  Elizabeth, a Victorian bridal beauty known as “England’s most haunted doll.” Be especially careful visiting her if you’re a man.
  
  
  Discover which exotic tourist attraction is a pediophobe’s worst nightmare. You won’t believe it exists.
  
  
  Clown dolls. Need more be said?
  
   
  
   
  These stories and more fill this collection of true accounts from the world of haunted, possessed, and cursed dolls. This book may raise more questions than it answers, but one thing is certain: you’ll never look at a doll the same way again.

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  How to Trek Manaslu Mountains in...

  HowExpert, Rebecca Friedberg

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  Have you ever Imagined walking from village to village in the majestic and breathtaking mountains of Nepal? Did you want to learn and be immersed in Nepali culture? Or was it a dream you've had since you were young?  
  Whatever your reason may be, I'm sure you're excited and perhaps nervous about embarking on your first trek in Nepal.  
  You have every reason to be excited! Trekking gives you a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll treasure for years to come. Through this incredible journey, you'll be humbled by nature and the people you meet. You might even uncover things about yourself!  
  Only in Nepal will you trek through different landscapes before you reach snowcapped mountains. You can see wildlife ranging from monkeys to snow leopards.  
  You'll meet and bond with like-minded people who made the journey with you through the mountains. You might even become friends with your guide.  
  If you're seriously thinking about trekking through the mountains of Nepal, then this quick guide is exactly what you need.  
  This audiobook covers the following topics: Choosing a trek Independent and guided trekking Selecting a guide or trekking companion Where and what gear to buy What to expect on the trek My own day-by-day accountAnd much more 
  Although this audiobook's main focus is on the Manaslu Mountains, the advice and guidance can be used for whichever trek you choose! 
  About the expert: Rebecca Friedberg graduated from The Ohio State University in 2017 where she pursed a degree in classical languages and a minor in business administration. After graduating, she traveled the world solo for six months.  
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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