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  Hidden History of Everglades...

  Maureen Sullivan-Hartung

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  Discover this collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City. 
   
   
   
  Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful characters from the area, local landmarks, and the annual Seafood Festival that draws 20,000 people to the city every year.

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  Italian Short Stories for...

  Language Mastery

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  SPEAK ITALIAN IN 30 DAYS - EVEN IF YOU KNOW ZERO WORDS TODAY 
  Dreaming of ordering authentic pasta in Rome without pointing at the menu? 
  Planning your Italian adventure but worried the language barrier will keep you trapped in tourist traps? 
  Want to truly experience Italy - not just photograph it? 
  HERE'S THE PROBLEM: Only 13% of Italians speak English well. The real Italy - hidden trattorias, local markets, conversations with passionate locals - stays locked away from tourists who can't speak Italian. 
  There's a better way to unlock la dolce vita. 
  "Italian Short Stories for Beginners" by Language Mastery uses the scientifically-proven immersion method that makes learning Italian feel natural and enjoyable. 
  WHAT MAKES THIS PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS: 
  ✓ 100+ authentic dialogues by native Italian speakers - real conversations from Roman cafes, Tuscan markets, and Venetian piazzas 
  ✓ Captivating stories so entertaining you'll forget you're learning - vocabulary sticks naturally through context, not boring flashcards 
  ✓ Two-speed audio: Start ultra-slow to master beautiful Italian pronunciation, then accelerate to natural speaking pace 
  ✓ Effortless grammar absorption - learn through storytelling, just like you learned English as a child 
  ✓ Progress tracking with comprehension checks so you always know you're advancing 
  ✓ Essential vocabulary for ordering food, asking directions, and making Italian friends 
  YOUR TRANSFORMATION IN 30 DAYS: 
  ✓ Order confidently at authentic restaurants and understand what you're eating 
  ✓ Navigate Italian cities like a local, not a lost tourist 
  ✓ Chat comfortably with Italians and discover hidden gems 
  ✓ Experience the REAL Italy - the one locals live in 
  Italian is one of the easiest languages for English speakers. With 60% of English words sharing Latin roots with Italian, you already know more than you think. 
  This is Book 1 - your gateway to Italy's soul. Stop being a tourist. Start living Italian. Grab your audiobook now!

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  HOW TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD...

  Whitney Barlow

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  In this comprehensive guidebook, readers will learn everything they need to know about traveling the world on a budget. Whether you're a student, a backpacker, or simply someone who wants to see the world without breaking the bank, this book will provide you with the essential information, tips, and tricks you need to make your dream trip a reality. 
  Some of the topics covered in the book include:How to plan your itinerary to maximize your time and minimize your expensesTips for finding the cheapest flights, accommodations, and transportation optionsStrategies for saving money on food and drink while still enjoying local cuisineAdvice on how to stay safe and healthy while traveling on a budgetInsights into the best budget-friendly destinations around the worldTips for earning and redeeming travel rewards and frequent flyer milesAdvice on how to travel sustainably and responsibly on a budget 
  And Much More!... 
  Whether you're planning a short-term backpacking trip or a long-term adventure, this book will be your ultimate guide to traveling the world on a shoestring budget. With practical advice and inspiring stories from seasoned budget travelers, you'll learn how to make the most of your trip while keeping your costs low. 
  So, buy this book and get ready to pack your bags and embark on an unforgettable journey without worrying about breaking the bank! 
   

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  The Darién Gap - A Reporter's...

  Belén Fernández

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  The narrow Darién Gap, the only land bridge connecting South and Central America, encompasses a spectacularly hostile jungle, covered in steep mountains, dense rainforests, and flood-prone marshes. Known in Spanish as el infierno verde, or “the green hell,” it is one of the most inhospitable places in the world. Its terrain is too treacherous for roads, yet hundreds of thousands of refuge seekers contend with its horrors every year in the hopes of reaching the United States, still some three thousand miles away. And of the countless who set out for the border, an untold number never arrive. In this book, journalist Belén Fernández travels through the Darién Gap to report on the dehumanizing and deadly stretch of land that has become a mass graveyard for migrants. Fernández’s journey brings her into contact with refuge seekers, people smugglers, law enforcement officials, and many more whose stories bring life to a place overwhelmingly associated with death. Combining history, on-the-ground reporting, travelogue, memoir, and searing politico-economic analysis, she shines light on a largely made-in-the-USA crisis that has come to define our modern era. 

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  France’s Most Famous Palaces:...

  Editors Charles River

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  For the French, and those who study their history, Versailles is a symbol of, as Charles Dickens once put it, “the best of times…the worst of times.” It was here that the Sun King, Louis XIV, built a palace worthy of a great nation during a time when peace was, at best, short-lived. It was at Versailles that Russian Tsar Peter the Great studied the palace’s architecture and gardens so that he could recreate them in his home country. Indeed, the greatest minds and artistic geniuses of the later stages of the Renaissance came to Versailles to build and paint, and it was here that Madame de Pompadour and her successor, Madame du Barry, used their wit and beauty to charm a king into doing their bidding. 
  	France, like all European countries, has had its fair share of palaces over time, but none suffered the rise and fall of fortune like the Tuileries. Built by a widow with a flair for architecture, it grew for more than a decade, along with the royal family that it housed. Then, during the French Revolution, it fell from grace with that family and even became a sight of execution, its famous gardens providing the background for the infamous guillotine.  
  	The Louvre's very name conjures up scenes of art and elegance, and of long halls filled with beauty and people strolling through them whispering quietly among themselves about the glories they are witnessing. Even those who have never been to the Louvre know some of its most prized possessions, from ancient statues to Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”. As the world’s largest museum, the Louvre is unquestionably the cultural highpoint of Paris, a city that has long been considered the cultural center of Europe. 

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  Earth Underfoot

  Reece Davis

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  Before we looked to the skies, we learned the world by walking it. 
  In Earth Underfoot, acclaimed travel writer Reece Davis turns his gaze downward — to the soil, stone, and stories beneath our feet. From the red dust of the Australian outback to the moss-covered trails of northern Scotland, Davis explores how the very ground we walk on shapes culture, memory, and meaning. 
  With the curiosity of an explorer and the lyricism of a poet, he uncovers the hidden worlds of geology, ecology, and human history that exist in every footprint. Each chapter is a reminder that travel isn’t only about where we go — but how deeply we pay attention to what carries us there. 
  Evocative, tactile, and profoundly meditative, Earth Underfoot is an ode to slowness, presence, and the enduring bond between people and planet.

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