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  A Trifecta for the Rest of Us -...

  Adrienne Harris

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  Finding your place in the world should not be the exclusive reality of the rich. 
  TRAVEL... FULFILLMENT... PEACE… 
    
  These things should be had by all who possess the vision to strive for them.

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  The Everest Politics Show -...

  Mark Horrell

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  In April 2014 Mark Horrell went on a mountaineering expedition to Nepal, hoping to climb Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world, which shares a base camp and climbing route with Mount Everest. 
  He dreamed of following in the footsteps of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, by climbing through the infamous ice maze of the Khumbu Icefall, and he yearned to sleep in the grand amphitheatre of Everest Base Camp, surrounded by towering peaks. 
  He was also intrigued by the media publicity surrounding commercial expeditions to Everest. He wanted to discover for himself whether it had become the circus that everybody described. 
  But when a devastating avalanche swept across the Khumbu Icefall, he got more than he bargained for. Suddenly he found himself witnessing the greatest natural disaster Everest had ever seen. 
  And that was just the start. Everest Sherpas came out in protest, issuing a list of demands to the Government of Nepal. What happened next left his team confused, bewildered and fearing for their safety.

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  100 Amazing Facts about Paris -...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover Paris Like Never Before! 
  Paris is a city full of mysteries, fascinating anecdotes, and surprising stories that even many locals don’t know. 100 Amazing Facts About Paris takes young listeners on an immersive journey through time, uncovering little-known details about the city’s monuments, traditions, and the influential figures who shaped its history. 
  What secrets will you uncover?Why is Paris called the “City of Light”?What ancient ruins are hidden beneath the streets?Who redesigned the city with its famous wide boulevards?What role did Parisian taxis play in World War I?Where can you find the narrowest street in Paris?How did a famous bell survive the French Revolution?What secret tunnels exist beneath the city?Which king left a lasting mark on the city’s architecture? 
  Why choose this audiobook?Engaging storytelling: Each fact is presented as a short and captivating story, making history fun and easy to understand.Perfect for young listeners: Designed for children aged 7 to 12, with clear and lively narration that keeps them engaged.A journey through time: From Roman Paris to modern transformations, this audiobook explores the city’s evolution across the centuries.Ideal for travel or bedtime listening: A great companion for family trips to Paris or simply for curious minds eager to learn. 
  Whether your child is a history enthusiast or just loves discovering new things, 100 Amazing Facts About Paris offers an exciting adventure into the heart of one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Let them explore the wonders of Paris, one amazing fact at a time!

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  Chile - Historical Revolution...

  Anya Solace

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  Chile’s history is a tapestry woven with threads of indigenous heritage, colonial conquest, political revolution, and economic transformation. Stretching along the western edge of South America, Chile’s unique geography—bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the towering Andes to the east—has shaped not only its physical landscape but also its historical trajectory and economic development. The country’s diverse climates, from the arid Atacama Desert in the north to the fertile central valleys and the rugged, windswept terrain of Patagonia in the south, have influenced settlement patterns, agricultural practices, and resource exploitation for centuries. 
  Long before Spanish colonization, Chile was home to numerous indigenous groups, including the Mapuche, who fiercely resisted foreign domination. Their cultural legacy remains an integral part of Chile’s identity, despite centuries of marginalization. The arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century marked the beginning of a colonial era characterized by the extraction of natural resources, the establishment of a rigid social hierarchy, and the introduction of European institutions. The colonial economy relied heavily on agriculture, mining, and forced indigenous labor, laying the foundation for economic systems that persisted well into the post-independence period. 
  Chile’s struggle for independence from Spain in the early 19th century was part of the broader wave of liberation movements sweeping across Latin America. Achieving independence in 1818 under the leadership of figures like Bernardo O’Higgins and José de San Martín, Chile faced the daunting task of nation-building. The early republican period was marked by political instability and power struggles between conservative and liberal factions, each advocating different visions for Chile’s future.

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  Trip to Russia

  Stefan Zweig

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  "What journey within our immediate world today would be remotely as interesting, enchanting, instructive and exciting as that to Russia? While our Europe, and especially the capitals, are subject to the inexorably contemporary process of mutual assimilation and resemblance, Russia remains utterly unparalleled." Stephen Zweig, 1928. After Stefan Zweig's bourgeois world collapsed with the First World War, he went searching for alternative forms of society, which culminated in a journey through the at that time still young Soviet Union. His perceptions and impressions during the trip remained ambivalent and moved between the generally prevailing glorification of the USSR by parts of the Western European intelligentsia and the harsh reality of life among the population. Stefan Zweig's non-political trip to the USSR is probably one of the most extraordinary travelogues of the 1920s and appears today almost 90 years later as a kaleidoscope into a past that is once again up-to-date.

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  Conversations with a Deaf Cat

  Michael Durack

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  Conversations With a Deaf Cat is the story of how Yolande and Michael taught English on a Canadian Indian reservation and cared for Yolande's mother for five months in the Netherlands until her death from ALS. It also tells about Michael's experiences as a native English speaker in a home with people who tried not to speak English whenever possible.Michael and Yolande are English teachers and writers who travel the globe teaching non-English speaking students how to sound and write like native English speakers. Before teaching, Michael was a corporate manager and actor for thirty-odd years, while Yolande did almost everything (teaching, costuming, animal sheltering, etc.) Together, they have traveled all over the world and plan on continuing to do so until retirement (or partial retirement), whichever comes first. Michael also intends to keep writing, so be on the lookout for more stories about his adventures.

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