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The Abundance

Narrative Essays Old and New

de Annie Dillard ...

In recognition of her long and lauded career as a master essayist, a landmark collection including her most beloved pieces and some rarely seen work, rigorously curated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author herself. With a foreword by Geoff Dyer.“A writer who never seems tired, who has never plodded her way through a page or sentence, Dillard can only be enjoyed by a wide-awake reader,” warns Geoff ... Leer más

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In recognition of her long and lauded career as a master essayist, a landmark collection including her most beloved pieces and some rarely seen work, rigorously curated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author herself. With a foreword by Geoff Dyer.“A writer who never seems tired, who has never plodded her way through a page or sentence, Dillard can only be enjoyed by a wide-awake reader,” warns Geoff
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The Midnight Compass: Chasing Dreams, Crossing Borders, and Finding Yourself Along the Way

de Nathaniel Brooks ...

The Midnight Compass is an inspiring journey about chasing dreams, crossing borders, and discovering who you truly are along the way.Sometimes, finding yourself means leaving everything familiar behind.Through unfamiliar streets, distant borders, unexpected challenges, and unforgettable encounters, this journey explores the courage it takes to step beyond your comfort zone and follow a dream. Each ... Leer más

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The Midnight Compass is an inspiring journey about chasing dreams, crossing borders, and discovering who you truly are along the way.Sometimes, finding yourself means leaving everything familiar behind.Through unfamiliar streets, distant borders, unexpected challenges, and unforgettable encounters, this journey explores the courage it takes to step beyond your comfort zone and follow a dream. Each
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Footprints Beneath Foreign Skies: A Soulful Travel Journey Through Ancient Cities, Wild Horizons, and Human Connections

de Isabella Hartwell ...

Footprints Beneath Foreign Skies is a soulful journey through the places that change us long after we leave them behind.From ancient cities filled with forgotten stories to wild horizons stretching beyond the familiar, this inspiring travel memoir explores more than destinations. It is a journey into culture, adventure, unexpected encounters, and the human connections that make every journey ... Leer más

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Footprints Beneath Foreign Skies is a soulful journey through the places that change us long after we leave them behind.From ancient cities filled with forgotten stories to wild horizons stretching beyond the familiar, this inspiring travel memoir explores more than destinations. It is a journey into culture, adventure, unexpected encounters, and the human connections that make every journey
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The Roads We Never Planned: A Journey Through Hidden Places, Unexpected Encounters, and Life-Changing Adventures

de Evelyn Marlowe ...

Some of the best journeys are the ones we never planned.The Roads We Never Planned is an inspiring journey into the hidden corners of the world—and the unexpected moments that can change us forever. From winding roads and forgotten villages to breathtaking landscapes and chance encounters with unforgettable people, this book celebrates the beauty of getting lost and discovering something ... Leer más

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Some of the best journeys are the ones we never planned.The Roads We Never Planned is an inspiring journey into the hidden corners of the world—and the unexpected moments that can change us forever. From winding roads and forgotten villages to breathtaking landscapes and chance encounters with unforgettable people, this book celebrates the beauty of getting lost and discovering something
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Beyond the Last Map: Discovering Forgotten Landscapes, Untold Stories, and the Beauty of the Unknown

de Adrian Vale ...

Beyond the Last MapWhat lies beyond the places marked on the map?Beyond the Last Map is an invitation to venture past familiar roads and discover the forgotten landscapes, hidden corners, and untold stories that still exist beyond the well-traveled path.From remote valleys and forgotten settlements to wild coastlines and landscapes shaped by time, this book explores the mystery and beauty of ... Leer más

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Beyond the Last MapWhat lies beyond the places marked on the map?Beyond the Last Map is an invitation to venture past familiar roads and discover the forgotten landscapes, hidden corners, and untold stories that still exist beyond the well-traveled path.From remote valleys and forgotten settlements to wild coastlines and landscapes shaped by time, this book explores the mystery and beauty of
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Tell My Horse

Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica

de Zora Neale Hurston ...

“Strikingly dramatic, yet simple and unrestrained . . . an unusual and intensely interesting book richly packed with strange information.”—New York Times Book ReviewBased on Zora Neale Hurston’s personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a ... Leer más

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“Strikingly dramatic, yet simple and unrestrained . . . an unusual and intensely interesting book richly packed with strange information.”—New York Times Book ReviewBased on Zora Neale Hurston’s personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a
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One Man In

The Explosive Firsthand Account of the Lone Special-Ops Commando Who Fought Off a Major Terrorist Attack in Kenya

de Christian Craighead ...

The gripping and heroic firsthand account—like American Sniper mixed with a real-life version of Die Hard—by an off-duty special forces soldier who battled against a terrorist attack for twenty-two hours, and saved scores of American, Kenyan, and European lives.After an otherwise ordinary morning of training with his firearms, British SAS soldier Chris Craighead was just beginning to relax in his ... Leer más

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The gripping and heroic firsthand account—like American Sniper mixed with a real-life version of Die Hard—by an off-duty special forces soldier who battled against a terrorist attack for twenty-two hours, and saved scores of American, Kenyan, and European lives.After an otherwise ordinary morning of training with his firearms, British SAS soldier Chris Craighead was just beginning to relax in his
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Wanderlight: Stories from the Edge of the World: A Traveler’s Collection of Culture, Connection, and Extraordinary Moments Across Continents

de Clara Whitmore ...

Wanderlight: Stories from the Edge of the World is an inspiring collection of travel stories that takes readers beyond familiar destinations and into the heart of extraordinary places, cultures, and human connections.Across continents, each journey reveals something unexpected—from remote villages and bustling city streets to breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable encounters with strangers who ... Leer más

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Wanderlight: Stories from the Edge of the World is an inspiring collection of travel stories that takes readers beyond familiar destinations and into the heart of extraordinary places, cultures, and human connections.Across continents, each journey reveals something unexpected—from remote villages and bustling city streets to breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable encounters with strangers who
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South to America

A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation

de Imani Perry ...

WINNER OF THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTIONINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“An elegant meditation on the complexities of the American South—and thus of America—by an esteemed daughter of the South and one of the great intellectuals of our time. An inspiration.” —Isabel WilkersonAn essential, surprising journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South—and a ... Leer más

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WINNER OF THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTIONINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“An elegant meditation on the complexities of the American South—and thus of America—by an esteemed daughter of the South and one of the great intellectuals of our time. An inspiration.” —Isabel WilkersonAn essential, surprising journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South—and a
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Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About

A Memoir

de Isabel Klee ...

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ... Leer más

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THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance,
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Journey Across Japan

Adventures off the beaten path from #1 bestselling author of Abroad in Japan

de Chris Broad ...

From the author of the Number one bestseller Abroad in JapanGET READY TO EXPLORE JAPAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE…Beyond its neon-lit megacities lies a nation made up of forty-seven distinct prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell, shaped by centuries of squabbling lords, impenetrable topography and fierce local pride.On his quest to reveal what lies beyond the beaten paths, Chris Broad takes us ... Leer más

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From the author of the Number one bestseller Abroad in JapanGET READY TO EXPLORE JAPAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE…Beyond its neon-lit megacities lies a nation made up of forty-seven distinct prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell, shaped by centuries of squabbling lords, impenetrable topography and fierce local pride.On his quest to reveal what lies beyond the beaten paths, Chris Broad takes us
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True North

On the Road in Canada

de Paul Theroux ...

Acclaimed, bestselling author and travel writer Paul Theroux turns his gaze to Canada in a sweeping, personal journey.For more than half a century, Paul Theroux has traveled the globe and chronicled its far corners with curiosity, wit, and an unflinching eye. With True North, his twelfth travel book, he turns that eye to a country that has long been his quiet neighbor: Canada.What begins as the ... Leer más

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PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

Acclaimed, bestselling author and travel writer Paul Theroux turns his gaze to Canada in a sweeping, personal journey.For more than half a century, Paul Theroux has traveled the globe and chronicled its far corners with curiosity, wit, and an unflinching eye. With True North, his twelfth travel book, he turns that eye to a country that has long been his quiet neighbor: Canada.What begins as the
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The Nordic Theory of Everything

In Search of a Better Life

de Anu Partanen ...

“In her careful, evenhanded series of thoughtful essays, Partanen, who just became an American citizen, parses the recipe for Nordic success that even the self-congratulatory ‘exceptional’ American may want to ponder and adapt. . . . An earnest, well-written work worth heeding, especially in our current toxic political climate.” — Kirkus ReviewsA Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American ... Leer más

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“In her careful, evenhanded series of thoughtful essays, Partanen, who just became an American citizen, parses the recipe for Nordic success that even the self-congratulatory ‘exceptional’ American may want to ponder and adapt. . . . An earnest, well-written work worth heeding, especially in our current toxic political climate.” — Kirkus ReviewsA Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American
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Jungle of Stone

The Extraordinary Journey of John L. Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya

de William Carlsen ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe "masterful chronicle" of the discovery of the legendary lost civilization of the Maya and the quest to unlock their secrets.Featuring a history and description of the major Maya sites, including **Chichen Itza, Tulum,**Palenque, Uxmal, Copan, and more. Illustrated with a map and more than 100 images.In 1839, rumors of extraordinary yet baffling ... ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe "masterful chronicle" of the discovery of the legendary lost civilization of the Maya and the quest to unlock their secrets.Featuring a history and description of the major Maya sites, including **Chichen Itza, Tulum,**Palenque, Uxmal, Copan, and more. Illustrated with a map and more than 100 images.In 1839, rumors of extraordinary yet baffling ...
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Under the Tuscan Sun

20th-Anniversary Edition

de Frances Mayes ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The beloved memoir of self-discovery set against the spectacular Tuscan countryside that inspired the major motion picture starring Diane Lane—now in a twentieth-anniversary edition featuring a new afterword“This beautifully written memoir about taking chances, living in Italy, loving a house and, always, the pleasures of food, would make a perfect gift for a loved ... Leer más

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The beloved memoir of self-discovery set against the spectacular Tuscan countryside that inspired the major motion picture starring Diane Lane—now in a twentieth-anniversary edition featuring a new afterword“This beautifully written memoir about taking chances, living in Italy, loving a house and, always, the pleasures of food, would make a perfect gift for a loved
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American Rambler

Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed

de Isaac Fitzgerald ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald sets off into the heart of America, following the path of the legendary Johnny Appleseed on an epic journey that both takes him far from home and brings him closer to it.“Rollicking, heartfelt. . . . Made me feel the kind of wonder and hope I’ve been longing for.” —John Green, author of Everything Is Tuberculosis**As ... Leer más

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald sets off into the heart of America, following the path of the legendary Johnny Appleseed on an epic journey that both takes him far from home and brings him closer to it.“Rollicking, heartfelt. . . . Made me feel the kind of wonder and hope I’ve been longing for.” —John Green, author of Everything Is Tuberculosis**As
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The Wilder Way

A Memoir of Adventure, Freedom, and an Uncharted Life

de Eva zu Beck ...

From the internationally beloved YouTube adventurer and National Geographic TV host, a singular and fearless new travel memoir packed with inspiration for leading a more vibrant, wild, and authentic life.Are you living with a capital “L”? When was the last time you truly felt you were your wildest, most free, most alive self? Eva zu Beck, professional storyteller and avid adventurer believes our ... Leer más

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From the internationally beloved YouTube adventurer and National Geographic TV host, a singular and fearless new travel memoir packed with inspiration for leading a more vibrant, wild, and authentic life.Are you living with a capital “L”? When was the last time you truly felt you were your wildest, most free, most alive self? Eva zu Beck, professional storyteller and avid adventurer believes our
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Travels with Charley: In Search of America

de John Steinbeck ...

From Maine's northernmost tip to California's Monterey Peninsula, a journey across AmericaJohn Steinbeck set off at the age of fifty-eight to rediscover the nation he had been writing about for so many years with the intention of hearing the voice of the real America, smelling the grass and the trees, seeing the colours and the light. Steinbeck travels on highways and backroads with his French ... Leer más

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From Maine's northernmost tip to California's Monterey Peninsula, a journey across AmericaJohn Steinbeck set off at the age of fifty-eight to rediscover the nation he had been writing about for so many years with the intention of hearing the voice of the real America, smelling the grass and the trees, seeing the colours and the light. Steinbeck travels on highways and backroads with his French
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A Pirate Looks at Fifty

de Jimmy Buffett ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Buffett offers his philosophy on life and how to live it, “like sitting with Buffett at a beachside bar, listening to him spin tales” (Time).“Buffett took his family on a three-week trek around the Caribbean. . . . His colorful travelogue is interspersed with memoirs of his youth and music career—both of which revolve around ... Leer más

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Buffett offers his philosophy on life and how to live it, “like sitting with Buffett at a beachside bar, listening to him spin tales” (Time).“Buffett took his family on a three-week trek around the Caribbean. . . . His colorful travelogue is interspersed with memoirs of his youth and music career—both of which revolve around
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Havana Red

de Leonardo Padura ...

Traducido por Peter Bush ...

Series series Mario Conde Investigates
First of quartet with same hero. Sold well in Spain, Italy , France and Germany (40,000 per title in Germany alone). First time the author is available in English.Award winning novel.High critical acclaim in all countries. ... Leer más

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First of quartet with same hero. Sold well in Spain, Italy , France and Germany (40,000 per title in Germany alone). First time the author is available in English.Award winning novel.High critical acclaim in all countries.
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Strange Stones

Dispatches from East and West

de Peter Hessler ...

The New Yorker writer's collection of true stories highlights his perspective of Asia and the United States as both native and knowledgeable outsider.Full of unforgettable figures and an unrelenting spirit of adventure, Strange Stones is a far-ranging, thought-provoking collection of Peter Hessler's best reportage—a dazzling display of the powerful storytelling, shrewd cultural insight, and warm ... Leer más

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The New Yorker writer's collection of true stories highlights his perspective of Asia and the United States as both native and knowledgeable outsider.Full of unforgettable figures and an unrelenting spirit of adventure, Strange Stones is a far-ranging, thought-provoking collection of Peter Hessler's best reportage—a dazzling display of the powerful storytelling, shrewd cultural insight, and warm
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Without Reservations

The Travels of an Independent Woman

de Alice Steinbach ...

ParisDear Alice,Each morning I am awakened by the sound of a tinkling bell. A cheerful sound, it reminds me of the bells that shopkeepers attach to their doors at Christmastime. In this case, the bell marks the opening of the hotel door. From my room, which is just off the winding staircase, I can hear it clearly. It reminds me of the bell that calls to worship the novice embarking on a new life. ... Leer más

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ParisDear Alice,Each morning I am awakened by the sound of a tinkling bell. A cheerful sound, it reminds me of the bells that shopkeepers attach to their doors at Christmastime. In this case, the bell marks the opening of the hotel door. From my room, which is just off the winding staircase, I can hear it clearly. It reminds me of the bell that calls to worship the novice embarking on a new life.
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The Cheese and I

An Englishman's Voyage Through the Land of Fromage

de Matt Feroze ...

Matt Feroze had a rather unusual dream: to become a cheesemonger in the highly competitive French cheese industry. To accomplish this, however, he would have to make huge sacrifices: give up a good job as an accountant in England and say goodbye to his friends and family, moving to a country in which he struggled with the language and knew next to nothing about the profession he wished to enter ... Leer más

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Matt Feroze had a rather unusual dream: to become a cheesemonger in the highly competitive French cheese industry. To accomplish this, however, he would have to make huge sacrifices: give up a good job as an accountant in England and say goodbye to his friends and family, moving to a country in which he struggled with the language and knew next to nothing about the profession he wished to enter
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The Dragon Behind the Glass

A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Fish

de Emily Voigt ...

WINNER OF THE 2017 NASW SCIENCE IN SOCIETY JOURNALISM AWARDA FINALIST FOR THE 2017 PEN/E. O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCEA LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR“[A] curiously edifying book.” —The New York Times Book Review“With the taut suspense of a spy no... ... Leer más

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WINNER OF THE 2017 NASW SCIENCE IN SOCIETY JOURNALISM AWARDA FINALIST FOR THE 2017 PEN/E. O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCEA LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR“[A] curiously edifying book.” —The New York Times Book Review“With the taut suspense of a spy no...
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