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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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  A Winemaker's Guide to Drinking...

  Bert Blaize

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  From Para to Dakar

  Joey Evans

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  "I’ve realised that when things are really tough and there seems no hope for the future, it’s sometimes just Chapter One of a really cool story, and the ending is entirely up to you."Joey Evans has always loved bikes, from his first second-hand Raleigh Strika at the age of six to the powerful off-road machines that became his passion later on in his life. His dream was one day to ride the most gruelling off-road race in the world, the 9000km Dakar Rally.In 2007 his dream was shattered when he broke his back in a racing accident. His spinal cord was crushed, leaving him paralysed from just below his chest. Doctors gave him a 10 per cent chance of ever walking again.Many would have given up and become resigned to life in a wheelchair, but not Joey Evans. Not only would he get back on his feet and walk, but he would also keep his Dakar dream alive. It was a long and painful road to recovery, involving years of intensive rehabilitation and training, but he had the love and support of both family and friends and an incredible amount of determination.Joey shares the many challenges he and his family faced, relating the setbacks, as well as successes, along the way to the Dakar start line. But the start line was only the first goa. His sights were set on reaching the finish line, which he did in 2017, the only South African to do so.From Para to Dakar is so much more than the story of one man reaching the Dakar finish line. It is a story of friendship and respect, compassion and kindness. It is about defying the odds to reach a dream, it is about grit, endurance and raw courage, and it is inspiring in its true heroism.

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  Falling Uphill - One man’s quest...

  Scott Stoll

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  ** New 10th Anniversary Edition of the best-selling travel memoir. 
  ** 2018 Indie Book Award for Memoir (Personal Struggle) 
  ** Re-live Falling Uphill with a new afterword that paints the journey in a new light that only time can tell. 
  ** New bonus chapters 
  In one week, Scott Stoll lost his job, his best friend, his girlfriend and his confidence. Disillusioned with society, full of angst, suffering from depression and with nothing left to lose Stoll asked himself a question: "If I only have one life, one chance, if I could do anything, what would I do?" 
  His answer resulted in a 4-year and 25,752-mile odyssey around the world by bicycle using nothing more than a paper map as a guide. Stoll searched for answers to the great mysteries of life, vowing to find happiness or die trying. The quest wasn't easy. He was imprisoned, held hostage, mugged, run over, suspected of terrorism, accused of espionage, nearly trampled by elephants, wounded, diseased, heartbroken -- he nearly died a dozen times. But more importantly, Stoll discovered the wonders of the world, kindness among strangers, the meaning of life, peace, love, faith and --Yes! -- in the last place left to look, he found happiness. 
  Re-live and re-imagine an archetypal adventure as a man stumbles through moments of pure survival and moments of pure enlightenment. 
  "Stoll... is at once charming, innocent, fearless, and wise in his search for the world and himself. What does he find? Joy, tranquility, no end of personal challenges, and a whole lot more." ~ Larry Habegger, Executive Editor, Travelers’ Tales 
  ** For more information, map, color photographs, reader's guides and bonus content, please visit the author's website.

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  Wild & Wonderful (and...

  Denver Michaels

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  Mothman. Sheepsquatch. The Flatwoods Monster. A vegetable man with psychic powers. Unexplained creatures---some of the most bizarre ever witnessed---lurk in the forested hills and dark hollows of the Mountain State.A haunted and abandoned amusement park sits atop an ancient burial ground. A mysterious tribe of "moon-eyed" people were annihilated long ago and haunt the land. A Shawnee chief was gunned down in cold blood by an angry mob at Fort Randolph possibly setting a lengthy curse into motion. Hundreds of burial mounds--many containing the remains of giants--have been obliterated. A sprawling decommissioned insane asylum with more than one hundred years of patient abuse looms in the background of a small town. West Virginia is shrouded in a dark past.Join Denver Michaels as he explores West Virginia and its mysteries. From ghosts to UFO sightings; Bigfoot reports to out-of-place kangaroos and devil monkeys bouncing along; supernatural entities to folklore and urban legends--no stone will be left unturned. Both ancient and modern history, cryptozoology, ufology, and more come together in the quest to understand the abundance of paranormal activity that takes place in West Virginia. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT WILD & WONDERFUL (AND PARANORMAL) WEST VIRGINIA:"Books of this nature are rare and Denver Michaels' volume stands as one of the best-written examinations of the inexplicable." --Grady Harp, Author and reviewer"A roller coaster of information." --Andreas Michaelides, Author and reviewer"A must read for anyone interested in ghosts, the paranormal and unexplained happenings." --Valery, Goodreads reviewer

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  HowExpert Guide to Eugene Oregon...

  HowExpert, Kristy Johnson

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  Known as “Track Town USA,” “The Emerald Valley,” or “Nike Town,” Eugene is the second-largest city in Oregon. Home to the Summer Olympic Trials and many other exciting outdoor events, this area is a hidden gem. 
  In this travel guide, you can learn everything you need to know for an exciting and wonderful vacation to this centrally located destination. We say ‘centrally located’ because Eugene is only an hour from the mountains to the East (the Cascade Range) or the Oregon Coast to the West (the town of Florence, Oregon)! 
  The book offers seven chapters of expert, native perspectives in different areas such as: 
  – Chapter 1: History of Eugene. An overview of the area, the people, and the culture that has shaped the city. 
  – Chapter 2: All about outdoor recreation, in Eugene, the Oregon Coast, and in the Cascade Mountains! From rock-climbing to sand surfing on the dunes to soaking in the natural hot springs – there’s something for everyone! 
  – Chapter 3: Focuses on the indoor activities available in all three of these wonderful areas. 
  – Chapter 4 - Looks at Hotels, B&B’s, and other lodging accommodations in all three areas, from the boutique hotels of Eugene to the rustic lodges of the mountains. 
  – Chapter 5: Dining! From casual food carts to five-star restaurants, this chapter has just the local food seen in Eugene covered! 
  – Chapter 6: Dining outside of Eugene - Either at the coast or going up to the Mountains, this chapter is full of dining delights not located in Eugene! 
  – Chapter 7: Beer, Wine, Drinks, and Dance Clubs in Eugene. This chapter has a comprehensive list of everywhere to go in the Eugene area to get your drink, dance, or simply enjoy some of the craft brews the area is known for! 
  Check out HowExpert Guide to Eugene, Oregon, to learn the history, discover the best places to visit, eat great food, and have fun exploring Eugene, Oregon!

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