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On his third solo African motorcycle journey, Alan Whelan turns to one of the defining features of the continent: Lake Victoria. Using the lake as a hub, Empire Road reveals the beauty and the tragedy, the inspiration and the ingenuity of a region that still resonates from the days of empire. After acquiring a boda-boda motorcycle taxi in Nairobi, he undertakes a thrilling ride around Africa's greatest lake, travelling through Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda,...
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This is an exploration of Russia through permanent curiosity and an effusive sense of humour. Finding laughs, loves and learning is only the beginning as we work to uncover what it is to be Russian.Including over 100 pictures taken at the time, this story truly takes you along for the journey into the heart of Russia.We journey from the Gulf of Finland in St Petersburg to the Bay of Amur in Vladivostok. This is a purely Russian expedition on the true...
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"I cannot say with certainty when I came to love the place that I call 'home'," notes writer James C. Hess, in the introduction to an effort that spans time and space, history and nature. "I can, however, cite reasons for why: It is a wonderful and wondrous place of light and sound at once mysterious and magnificent, savage and pastoral, defined by and recognized for the landscapes and the land, the geological and the geographical, the people, the...
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The Mighty Deep, And What We Know Of It is a non-fiction work by Agnes Giberne that delves into the vast and mysterious world of the ocean. The book serves as an exploration of the depths of the sea, combining scientific knowledge with a sense of wonder and fascination. Giberne takes readers on a journey through the history of oceanography, discussing the various advancements in our understanding of the ocean and its complex ecosystems.
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The Georgia mountains, the birthing place for the Appalachian Trail, and home to some of the warmest and friendliest folks in America, are beautiful. From grand vistas to thousands of miles of creeks, streams, rivers and lakes, the mountains are home to all sorts of wildlife that run, crawl, swim and fly. Nature fine tuned her artistic palette in this country, and as you sit and rock on the deck, taking in the smell of the pines and views of the...
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Did your last flight leave you annoyed, disappointed? Pay too much for your ticket? Difficulty sleeping? Exasperated negotiating that new airport? There are many ways a flight can turn into a tiresome ordeal. Thankfully, Hack Your Flights reveals ways to make the next flight your smoothest, most enjoyable flying experience ever - while introducing you to new innovations like in-flight child-free zone (for those without kids), in-flight sleeping pods...
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Little White Crosses is a poignant story of the little white crosses, the small grave sites, we all see and experience as we cross the United States in our cars. There, under those little white crosses, in the cold hard ground, is where a friend or beloved relative died, a brother, a father, a sister, a mother, a child,killed in an accident on a lonely road in the desert, or along a farm road, or on a busy highway, or the roads we all travel on crossing...
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This book is for those who want to understand what radiates away from Terminal Tower, and who understand that as lovely as the city often is, it can sometimes be brutal, too. You will read about places no longer here, such as the Little Italy Historical Museum and League Park, as well as increasingly popular areas, such as North Collinwood and Asiatown. You will learn about Cleveland Heights s natural history, Mount Pleasant back in the day, and Opportunity...
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The history of Venice is a fascinating and compelling story that will interest travelers and non-travelers alike. From its beginnings as a fishing village in ancient times, the Republic of Venice rose to become the wealthiest nation in Europe by the time of the Italian Renaissance. The wealth is manifest in the magnificent art and architecture that one sees in the city today.Venice in History is a fresh, engaging introduction to Venice's glorious...
11) Hot As Hades
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Ensnaring the ultimate bad boy has its risks…and its rewards. It's not easy being Hades. Constantly guarding his world against other meddling and ambitious deities is stressful work. So when a naked goddess falls directly into his lap, along with the news that he has to shelter her for the indefinite future, he is less than thrilled. The Underworld isn't the first place Persephone would pick for a vacation-who in their right mind would choose a...
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Lea was a girl named after a song. The one constant in her lonely life was the voice of the man who sang her name. The day she saw him sing for the first time, she knew he was her fate and that no other man would ever have her heart. The fact that he was twenty years older than she was simply didn't matter because it was love.Stephen was genius obsessed with an obscure theory that might open the door to time. But just when his program became a success,...
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An Immortal Warrior: one given the power to make right what once went wrong...in a time not his own.
13th-Century, Welsh Marches
Lord Reynald de Mortimer was once, the ruler of the borderlands, powerful and feared. Known as 'the Ghost' because of his white-blond hair and pale grey eyes, the reason for his death was a mystery. Why didn't he keep his word that fateful day? Ever since then he has been, blamed for the chaos that followed his passing.
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Wu Qingxiao, a college student in the 21st century, suddenly traveled to the United States of America when he was working for a summer job, and later he found himself in a movie world called "Supersome".
Since the beginning of the world of "Super Body", he has left his figure in countless movies and TV dramas in the worlds of the heavens and the boundless space and time.
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Being a witch isn't as cursed in today's world as he was when Hildagard Christine was born. She was more than just the coven leader's little sister and she was going to prove it. Hildagard sabotaged everyone and everything until she was caught. But would she stand trial for her convictions, or would she escape?Martha Christine did everything she was instructed to do growing up. She was a natural at spell casting, potion making, and leadership. The...
16) He Loves Me Knot
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He loves me… Not anymore. That was twenty years ago. I hardly think of Nick now. Seriously. I'm too busy training horses and trying to keep a roof over my head. Now they say I never met a horse, or a man, I couldn't ride, which is a little catty but mostly true. Until I do. When Napoleon, a rangy gelding with a bad reputation, tosses me to the ground, my life literally flashes before my eyes. I swear the tangled knot of regrets and missed opportunities...
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After a thrilling summer, autumn is right around the corner, and with it comes the next big event: the school festival.
Natsuki Haibara's vacation ended with a confession from Hikari, his longtime crush. It should've been an easy yes and another goal crossed off his time leap bucket list, but Uta also holds a special place in his heart, throwing his emotions into chaos. His worries seem endless. What if dating one girl ruins his friendship with the...
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Kosher travel expert, Stuart Katz, discusses his life experiences as a Panamanian American Israeli.Born in Panama, Stuart Katz is the epitome of a global adventurer. With his infectious wit and insatiable wanderlust, he has become a prominent figure in the world of travel. Alongside his travels to over one hundred countries, he's become a vocal advocate for mental health - spreading education, advocacy, and acceptance wherever he goes. If you enjoyed...
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A Hungarian village on the Great Plain: a microcosm reflecting this country's history from early tribal invasion to Soviet subordination to European Community membership. Here, peasants, herders, party girls, former Nazis and lapsed communists share gossip as well as love stories; and unscrupulous leaders, totalitarian or freely elected, decide behaviour.
Like a fly in amber, this is a moment captured of a time and a place under peaceful upheaval....
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Tourism is a global phenomenon, contributing roughly to 10% of the world's economy and growing. It is a sector of the economy that the UN foresees as a key mitigating poverty and contributing to equitable wealth distribution in national economies. The Primer on Tourism serves as an introduction to this global economic phenomenon. It explains the basics of tourism according to universal principles and practise. The e-book aims to assist the reader...
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