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  North West Highlands - Road to...

  Tom Atkinson

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  This book deals with the vast and lovely area lying to the north and west of Fort William, and going up through the Highlands as far as Ullapool. It is a land of still unspoiled loveliness, of mountain, loch and silver sand. It is a vast, quiet land of peace and grandeur. Atkinson will take you along General Wade's military roads, incorporating the splendour of Eilean Donan Castle, Ardnamurchan Point and the delightful fishing port of Mallaig. Legend, history and vivid description are combined to make this book essential to all who visit this Highland wonderland.

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  Himalayan Dreams: The Story of...

  Kirsty Nancarrow

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  Discover the life of Som Tamang, a true hero of the Himalayas, and be inspired by his incredible journey of triumph against all odds. Penned by award-winning former ABC journalist Kirsty Nancarrow, Som's life is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit, and the enduring power of hope and a singular purpose - to protect girls in Nepal from trafficking and child marriage. Overcoming extreme poverty, child slavery, a tiger attack, a critical head injury, and civil war, Som Tamang's tenacity led him to Australia. Through hard work and a touch of serendipity, he carved out a brighter future for generations to come. 
  'No matter where you're from you have to have a dream...Som was a young man that wanted to go somewhere. Not to run away but he wanted his own adventure, his own life and ambitions...He did what he said he was going to do.' - Jason Clarke, Australian Actor, Everest 
  'You can feel his spirit immediately. He is someone who has gone through a very difficult life but out of tremendous compassion and benevolence for other people, especially for children that suffer similar fates as him, to avoid that he developed this huge courage and strength to change something in the world.' - Julius Dreyer, Founder of Happiness.com 
  'Gripping and uplifting' - Dr Kerstin Pilz, Author

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  The Eighty Years War - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  The war between the protestant Netherlands, mostly led by William of Orange, and Catholic Spain, was one of the marks in Dutch history. This war has determined the beliefs of many people who now live about the three rivers that go through the country: Most of the people north of the rivers are protestant, and most of the believers below them (even throughout Belgium as well) are Catholic. This is no coincidence. 
  The war in the 1600s has become a symbol of Dutch resistance, independence, and the royal family (of Orange). In that sense, traditions date back hundreds of years, some them that have their roots in this century. Learn more about what caused the 80 years of war between these two countries, how France was involved, and how it helped form the boundaries and borders of those countries today.

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  Water Borne - A 1200-Mile...

  Dan Rubinstein

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  In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddleboard and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked region. Over 1,200 miles and 10 weeks, he explored the healing potential of “blue space” — the aquatic equivalent of green space — and sought out others drawn to their local waters.
  		 
  But the farther Rubinstein paddled, the more he realized that being in, on, or around water does more than boost our mental and physical health and prompt stewardship toward the natural world. He discovered that blue spaces are also a way to connect with the kaleidoscopic cross-section of people he met and the diverse geographies and communities he passed through.
  		 
  Weaving together research, interviews, and an unmacho, malodorous, anticolonial adventure tale, Water Borne shows us that we don’t need an epic journey to find solutions to so many modern challenges. Repair and renewal may be close at hand: just add water.

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  The Orwell Tour - Travels...

  Oliver Lewis

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  A travelogue exploring the life and work of George Orwell through the places he lived, worked and wrote 
   
  Following in the footsteps of his literary hero, researcher and historian Oliver Lewis set out to visit all the places to have inspired and been lived in by George Orwell. 
   
  Over three years he travelled from Wigan to Catalonia, Paris to Motihari, Marrakesh to Eton, and in each location explored both how Orwell experienced the place, and how the place now remembers him as a literary icon. 
   
  Beginning in Northern India, where Orwell was born in 1903, and ending in the Oxfordshire village of Sutton Courtenay, where he was laid to rest in 1950, The Orwell Tour offers an accessible and informative new biography of Orwell through the lens of place.

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  Croatia Travel Guide -...

  Captivating Travels

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  Your Essential Guide to Croatia with Images, Maps and QR Codes
   
  Ready to explore Croatia? This comprehensive guide is your passport to uncovering the wonders of this incredible European gem.
  
  Before you book your trip, get to know the extensive Croatian landscape and its surrounding islands. Prepare yourself for the local lifestyle and general behavior so you aren't surprised.
  
   Here's What You'll Discover Inside: 
  
  - Understand what makes Croatia different from other European countries. 
  - Learn about its people and their lifestyle. 
  - Immerse yourself in their spectacular culture and traditions. 
  - Navigate airports and easily reach your destination. 
  - Explore its most prominent and tourist-specific regions, including the capital. 
  - Uncover mesmerizing spots tourists rarely frequent. 
  - Find detailed, ready-made itineraries depending on the duration of your trip. 
  - Master a few useful Croatian phrases. 
  
  This book is your ultimate travel companion through the land of over a thousand islands. If you ever find yourself in a bind during your journey, simply open the book, refer to the appendix, find what you need, and get back to enjoying your trip.
  
  Click the  "add to cart"  button now and make this invaluable guide yours!

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