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  Tracking Giants - Big Trees Tiny...

  Amanda Lewis, Dr. Diana...

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  Amanda Lewis was an overachieving, burned-out book editor most familiar with trees as dead blocks of paper. A dedicated "indoorswoman," she could barely tell a birch from a beech. But that didn't stop her from pledging to visit all of the biggest trees in British Columbia, a Canadian province known for its rugged terrain and gigantic trees. 
   
   
   
  The "Champion" trees on Lewis's ambitious list ranged from mighty Western red cedars to towering arbutus. The only problem? Well, there were many . . . 
   
   
   
  Climate change and a pandemic aside, Lewis's lack of wilderness experience, the upsetting reality of old-growth logging, the ever-changing nature of trees, and the pressures of her one-year time frame complicated her quest. Burned out again—and realizing that her "checklist" approach to life might be the problem—she reframed her search for trees to something humbler and more meaningful: getting to know forests in an interconnected way. 
   
   
   
  Weaving in insights from writers and artists, Lewis uncovers what we're really after when we pursue the big things—revealing that sometimes it's the smaller joys, the mindsets we have, and the companions we're with that make us feel more connected to the natural world.

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  Going Under

  Alan Millard

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  Dr. Andy George’s New Year’s Eve takes a grim turn when he is pulled away from his personal troubles to examine a drugged, limbless corpse found on train tracks. Already struggling to survive a bad business deal with Klinger Pharmaceuticals and a straining marriage, Andy is abruptly dragged into a dangerous vortex of corporate deceit and cold-blooded murder by Detective Sergeant Evans. To outrun the forces closing in on him, the troubled anaesthetist is forced to confront his own dark past. 
  Written by real-life anaesthetist Dr Alan Millard, this audiobook seamlessly blends authentic medical insider detail with sharp, biting dark humour. Listeners who love fast-paced corporate conspiracies, gripping police investigations, and high-stakes medical suspense will be hooked from the very first chapter. 
  Can Dr Andy George untangle the pharmaceutical web before he becomes the next victim? Download this gripping medical thriller audiobook to find out.

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  Sir where's ' toilet?

  John Meadows

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  A further collection of entertaining short stories to complete the author’s trilogy of world-wide adventures. His intriguing tales are spiced with lively encounters and astute observations, full of humour and wit. His fascinating historical facts are particularly enlightening, and will have you saying, ‘Really? I didn’t know that.’ 
  Each story will leave you wanting more: Teachers’ ghostly prank with a bizarre twist. Sampling local whiskey at a village distillery on the fabled Mekong river in Laos. Two cultures collide when Russian rugby league players invade Wigan, and to complete his experiences, he was proclaimed Emperor of China.

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  Mama Tenga - My African Life...

  Katrin Rhode

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  Courage, Humanity, and the Call of a New Life – told by the woman who became "Mama Tenga".
  
  After a life-changing trip to West Africa, Katrin Rohde makes a radical decision: she sells all her possessions in Germany and emigrates to Burkina Faso. In the capital, Ouagadougou, she begins working with street children—boys fighting to survive amid poverty, drugs, and violence. What begins as a single act of compassion becomes a lifelong mission.
  
  With courage, discipline, humor, and a deep belief in the power of education and community, Katrin Rohde builds a network of support over the years: orphanages, women's shelters, workshops, schools, counseling centers, and training programs—all rooted in the principle of helping people to help themselves. Her initiatives represent real empowerment, social justice, and hope for change.
  
  Today, she is known across Burkina Faso as "Mama Tenga – Mother Fatherland." In this deeply personal and compelling memoir, Katrin Rohde tells her true story—an inspiring journey of female leadership, cross-cultural connection, and human resilience, rich with African wisdom and the courage to make a difference.

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  Day Trips and Getaways -...

  Loui Chiodo

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  Picture this: an early autumn day when the trees are starting to paint the landscape with vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold. The air is crisp with the faint scent of fallen leaves. And the car? Well, let's imagine a vintage convertible, a classic beauty that adds a touch of nostalgia to the journey.
  
  Then there are the bakeries and pubs. The allure of a warm, flaky pastry or a crusty loaf of bread is irresistible, as are the cosy country pubs. These places aren't just about the drinks; they're about the stories shared, the laughter that echoes off the walls, and the sense of camaraderie among strangers.
  
  Now, pair this picturesque scenery, the bakeries and the pubs with the right weather, a sunny day with a gentle breeze. In this delightful scenario, the car becomes more than just a mode of transportation; it's a companion. The purr of the engine and the feeling of freedom as you navigate your way through winding roads all contribute to the pleasure of the drive.
  
  This book will give you turn-by-turn instructions to destinations, fuel and food stops along the way, points of interest and even average temperatures to thoroughly plan your adventure!
  
  The allure of driving isn't just about getting from point A to B; it's a symphony of experiences. So, when you hit the road, consider the journey itself as the destination. Embrace the sights, relish the flavours, and soak in the moments that make driving an absolute pleasure.

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  The Garden Against Time - In...

  Olivia Laing

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  Named one of the most anticipated books of 2024 by the BBC, the Observer, Irish Times, the Guardian, and The Millions. 
   
   
   
  In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore an eighteenth century walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work brought to light a crucial question for our age: Who gets to live in paradise, and how can we share it while there's still time? Moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton's Paradise Lost to John Clare's enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Laing interrogates the sometimes shocking cost of making paradise on earth. 
   
   
   
  But the story of the garden doesn't always enact larger patterns of privilege and exclusion. It's also a place of rebel outposts and communal dreams. From the improbable queer utopia conjured by Derek Jarman on the beach at Dungeness to the fertile vision of a common Eden propagated by William Morris, new modes of living can and have been attempted amidst the flower beds, experiments that could prove vital in the coming era of climate change. The result is a humming, glowing tapestry, a beautiful and exacting account of the abundant pleasures and possibilities of gardens: not as a place to hide from the world but as a site of encounter and discovery, bee-loud and pollen-laden.

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