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  Beneath Dark Waters - The Legacy...

  Eve Lazarus

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  On May 28, 1914, the RMS Empress of Ireland began her 192nd trip across the Atlantic from Quebec City, Canada, en route to Liverpool, England, carrying 1,056 passengers and a crew of 423. In the early hours of May 29, fog descended on the St. Lawrence River, and the ocean liner was rammed by the Storstad, a Norwegian coal ship. In the fourteen minutes it took for the Empress of Ireland to sink, there was time to launch only four of the forty lifeboats, and rather than women and children first, it was everyone for themselves. Over a thousand people died that night, claiming the lives of more passengers than either the Titanic or the Lusitania, and the tragedy stands as the worst maritime disaster during peacetime in Canadian history. 
   
   
   
  Investigative journalist and author Eve Lazarus draws on a trove of historical documents to tell the story of the wreck and its aftermath. Lazarus recounts the story from both a Canadian and a Norwegian perspective and investigates why many accounts regurgitated in newspapers and books are wrong. The result is an utterly stirring narrative that uncovers tales of heroism and sacrifice, human endurance, and modern-day shipwreck hunters. 
   
   
   
  Beneath Dark Waters is an epic chronicle that restores the Empress of Ireland as well as its survivors and victims to their rightful place in maritime history.

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  Costa Rica Travel Guide -...

  Captivating Travels

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  Your Captivating Adventure Awaits: Discover Costa Rica's Hidden Gems, Detailed Maps, and Essential Survival Phrases!
   
  Are you planning your dream vacation in Costa Rica? Do you want to see more than just the popular tourist spots and dive into real local life? Are you looking for a guide that helps you travel responsibly and protect Costa Rica's natural beauty?
  
  This book is perfect for travelers who want more than just the usual attractions.  It's like having a local friend by your side, sharing the secrets of Costa Rica that most tourists never discover. Whether you're hiking through lush rainforests, relaxing on unspoiled beaches, or connecting with the rich culture, this guide is your ultimate travel companion.
  
  Here's what you'll discover:
  
  - Costa Rica's History:  Learn about the country's past and gain useful travel tips. 
  - San Jose:  Explore the capital, where nature meets city life. 
  - Puntarenas Province:  Discover the wonders of this stunning area. 
  - Alajuela Province:  Experience the rich culture and beautiful landscapes. 
  - Guanacaste:  Enjoy the breathtaking coastlines. 
  - Cartago and Heredia:  Uncover the history of these important regions. 
  - Ready-to-go Itineraries:  Find thematic itineraries tailored to your travel style, whether you're a nature lover, history buff, or thrill-seeker. 
  - Images and Maps:  Visualize your journey with beautiful images and detailed maps, guiding you through Costa Rica's diverse landscapes. 
  - Bonus Chapter:  Learn essential survival phrases to help you connect with locals and enhance your travel experience. 
  - And much more! 
   
  What makes this guide special? It goes beyond the surface to bring you authentic, captivating experiences that are often overlooked. From lesser-known hidden gems to immersive cultural encounters, this book ensures you won't miss out on the real Costa Rica.
  
  This guide also shows you how to connect with locals, participate in traditional events, and support local communities—all while savoring the natural beauty that makes Costa Rica so unique.
  
  Ready to explore Costa Rica like a local? Click "add to cart" now and prepare for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Costa Rica's diverse landscapes, rich traditions, and vibrant life.

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  Drawn to the Garden - The Sunday...

  Caroline Quentin

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  Narrated by Caroline QuentinFind solace in your outdoor space in this delightful horticultural journey with actress Caroline Quentin, as she draws on her life-long passion for gardening.Throughout this audio book, Caroline shows how much joy she gets from spending time in her garden, whether it be grappling with the best way to grow plants and vegetables, or raising seeds in her potting shed. Though she now has a large following on her Instagram account, @CQGardens, her attitude to gardening is the same as it has always been – expertise helps, but is not essential. Gardening should be fun and enjoyable, filled with the simple pleasures of planning, planting, harvesting, and cooking. It is also a meditative and restorative pastime, and a great way to lift your spirits.Written in a warm and engaging way that reflects her personality, Caroline tells stories of growing chillies from seed in her greenhouse, berating the thieving blackbirds in her fruit cage, and swimming in her pond singing to dragon flies and flag irises. Over the years, she has come to realize that gardening, just like life, is a series of happy accidents, unplanned successes, and baffling and frustrating failures.In this wonderful audio book, Caroline mixes personal stories from her life and experiences in the garden, with practical tips, recipes for food and drink, and even the occasional favorite poem. As she likes to misquote Dorothy Parker: ‘Take to horticulture, it’s cheaper than a shrink’.

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  Bethesda

  Howard G. Awbery

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  Bethesda Residential Home for the Active Elderly is well on her way to becoming the UK South Coast’s Residential Home of First Choice, all thanks to her formidable managing director, Veronica Puxworthy. For the past four years, since unexpectedly inheriting Bethesda in 1975, Veronica and her motley crew of managers have worked hard to make it a success. But now, after a series of surprise attacks, that success is under serious threat.  Can Veronica and her team – her cousin Joanne, an ex-convict and ex-accountant; Vincent, an ex-hearse driver with useful mates in the underworld; Elsie, Vincent’s wife, a medium and ex-embalmer; Alejandro, a hot-tempered Spaniard and head chef; Rosie, Alejandro’s naïve but sweet wife; and, finally, Godfrey, the quintessentially English, pipe-smoking, meticulous groundsman – overcome the unscrupulous attackers? With a little help from an extraordinary source, they devise a plan to protect their beloved Bethesda. Can they save her from further attacks before it’s too late?

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  The Midwest Survival Guide - How...

  Anónimo

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  Everything you need to know to survive in the greatest place on Earth 
  Have you ever had a goodbye lasting more than four hours? Do you lack the emotional capacity to say “I love you” so you just tell your loved ones to “watch out for deer”? Have you apologized to a stranger because she stepped on your foot? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there’s a good chance you’re a Midwesterner—or a Midwesterner at heart.  
  Even if you answered no, you probably know someone who held the door for you from two football fields away. He likely waved at you and said, “Hey there,” like you organized the church bar crawl together. That was a Midwesterner in the wild. We understand that your interaction was strange—but it’s likely to get stranger. Don’t wait until they stick their head in your second-floor window to invite you over for a perch fry because they climbed on your roof to clean your gutters. There’s no need to pull the pepper spray; this species is helpful by nature. And the relationship could be very symbiotic—but only if you let it happen. And that’s where this book comes into play. 
  Inspired by my comedy tours across the Midwest and life growing up in Wisconsin, this book is an exploration into my favorite region on Earth. Some may think the Midwest is just a bunch of bland flyover states filled with less diversity than a Monsanto monoculture. But scratch that surface with your buck knife and you’ll find rich cultures and traditions proving we’re more than just fifty shades of milk.  
  So whether you’re a born-and-bred Midwesterner looking to sharpen your skill at apologies or a costal elite visiting the in-laws for the holidays, this book will help you navigate the Midwest, with everything from the best flannel looks to dating and mating rituals (yes, casserole is involved) to climbing the corporate corn silo to how to handle a four-way stop—and every backyard brat fry in between.  
  And for those of you who don’t like reading, don’t worry—we’ve got pictures! Toss in illustrations, sidebars, quizzes, and jokes worthy of a supper club stall and The Midwest Survival Guide is just the walleye-deep look into this distinctive, beautiful, and bizarre American culture you’ve been looking for. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Office The - The Ultimate Trivia...

  Trivia Hub

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  THE OFFICE 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION 
    
  CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB 
    
  The Office is an American mockumentary sitcom, adapted from the British series, that depicts the daily lives of employees at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show, created by Greg Daniels, is known for its ensemble cast, including Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, and John Krasinski. The series uses a single-camera setup without a laugh track, emulating a real documentary feel. The Office has received critical acclaim, including a Peabody Award and several Emmys. The series finale, which aired on May 16, 2013, was viewed by 5.7 million viewers. The show has also had a significant cultural impact, with the city of Scranton embracing its connection to the show and many scenes becoming popular internet memes. 
    
  CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: 
    
  Greg Daniels, who developed The Office for American television, served as the showrunner for the first four seasons. He then divided his time between The Office and Parks and Recreation, another show he co-created. 
    
  Paul Lieberstein and Jennifer Celotta were named showrunners for the fifth season of The Office, with Celotta leaving after the sixth season. Lieberstein stayed on for two more seasons but left to pursue a spin-off that was not picked up. 
    
  Randall Einhorn directed the most episodes of the series, with 15 credited episodes, contributing to the show's documentary feel. Several notable filmmakers and actors also directed episodes, including J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon.

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