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Behind the Red Veil: An American Inside Gorbachev's Russia

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Thoms (Author)Frank Thoms went to the Soviet Union not to judge but to learn. As a result, he gained the trust and confidence of the people he befriended--and discovered much about himself. Behind the Red Veil recounts Frank's quest to understand the Russian people. He spent his initial twenty-five years as a teacher, during which time he pursued his understanding of Marxism, Russian history, and Soviet Communism. His first venture to the Soviet Union oc...

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Report copyright infringementby Miles Smeeton (Author)This timeless classic is an exciting true story of survival against all odds.'There was a sudden sickening sense of disaster. I felt a great lurch and heel, and a thunder of sound filled my ears. I was conscious, in a terrified moment, of being driven into the front and side of my bunk with tremendous force. At the same time there was a tearing cracking sound, as if Tzu Hang was being ripped apart, and water burst solidly, raging into the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Aatish Taseer (Author)A blend of travelog and memoir spanning from Turkey to Mexico, exploring Aatish Taseer's uniquely blended identity and asking: Why do certain cities become epicenters of great historical shifts and sites of unpredictable communities? In 2019, the government of Prime Minister Narenda Modi revoked Aatish Taseer's Indian citizenship, thereby exiling him from the country where he grew up and lived for thirty years. This loss, both practical an...

A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Hoffman (Author)In this poignant, delicious memoir, American tax preparer and food writer Steve Hoffman tells the story of how he and his family move to the French countryside, where the locals upend everything he knows about food, wine, and learning how to belong. Steve Hoffman is a perfectly comfortable middle-aged Minnesotan man who has always been desperately, pretentiously in love with France, more specifically with the idea of France. To follow that...

We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay: (Tips, Tales, Travels)

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Report copyright infringementby Gary Janetti (Author)INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A RUPAUL'S BOOK CLUB PICKA Town & Country Must-Read Book of Summer 2024!One of Vulture's Best New Audiobooks of 2024."A delightful and sharp-witted tour through a lifetime's worth of travel exploits and misadventures. . . . Readers are bound to catch the travel bug."--Publishers Weekly"Filled with warmth and self-deprecating humor, Janetti's relatable observations convey his deep affection for [his hu...

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Report copyright infringementby Joshua Slocum (Author), Thomas Fogarty (Author), George Varian (Author)Embark on an unforgettable journey with Joshua Slocum's "Sailing Alone Around The World," a timeless tale of adventure and seafaring. This meticulously prepared edition chronicles Slocum's remarkable solo circumnavigation, a feat that captured the imagination of the world. Experience the thrill of his ocean voyage as he navigates treacherous waters and encounters the solitude of the sea. A t...

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Report copyright infringementby Marc Harris (Author)The locals call it 'Cornish time' - the sense of not knowing what day of the week it is, or even what time of day. It's easy to lose all sense of time in such beautiful surroundings, as poet and nature-lover Marc Harris found during a cycling and walking odyssey across southern Cornwall in the summer of 2012. In Cornish Time, Marc relates his often gruelling but always spectacular journey across Cornwall, from the rugged cliffs of the Lizard...

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Report copyright infringementby Susanna Janssen (Author) Number of Pages: 214 Dimensions: 0.58 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 30, 2025

Saving Our Skins: Building a Vineyard Dream in France

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Report copyright infringementby Caro Feely (Author)'Earnest and winning... sincere and passionate' The New York TimesCan you build your dream life? Or will it break you?'We have to get to the next level, or we have to get out, ' I said.'To make the farm viable we have to have more vines and more accommodation, ' replied Sean. Both would take investment we didn't have.Getting to the next level and overcoming challenges that include bureaucracy, renovation delays, and unseasonal frost, will tak...

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Keibler (Author)Amid the mountains of China, Anna falls in love with a Hui yak herder from the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. At first, he appears to be a kindred soul and charismatic lover. But with treachery, traps, and fraud at every turn, their passionate romance is doomed from the start.Not only does Alimu convince Anna to barter away her passport-rendering her ensnared in his embrace-but he convinces her that only his word can be trusted as those around hi...

I Am a Brave Bridge: An American Girl's Hilarious and Heartbreaking Year in the Fledgling Republic of Slovakia

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Hinlicky Wilson (Author)Once upon a time an American girl moved to a little town in Slovakia. And she fell in love with the country, and with a boy. And then another boy. And then about a dozen boys fell in love with her. Many linguistic and romantic antics ensued, and a happy ending unlike any she could have foreseen. This is a story for everyone-the armchair traveler and the real one, the lover of love stories and the connoisseur of culture clash-but ab...

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Report copyright infringementby Christabel Choi (Author)Christabel Choi enters South Korea as a student in 1989 with a copy of the Communist Manifesto among the books in her bag. She doesn't realize that it could get her-or anyone she might lend it to-arrested or disappeared.She soon finds herself the only woman in the company of men in a Buddhist temple boarding house: as an honorary little brother. At the university over the mountain, she realizes her classmates lead the dangerous fight to ...

Grape Expectations: A Family's Vineyard Adventure in France

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Report copyright infringementby Caro Feely (Author)What does it take to follow your dreams?The wine filled my mouth with plum and blackberry sensations. 'Delicious.' A picture of a vineyard drenched in sunlight formed in my mind. Sean drew me rudely back to our small suburban home.'How can they be in liquidation if they make wine this good?'When Caro and Sean find the perfect vineyard near Bordeaux their dreams of a new life in France are about to come true. They arrive, with a toddler and a ...

Lonely Planet Amazing Train Journeys - Hardcover

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by Lonely Planet (Author)"These trains are so much more than a way to get from A to B" - Australian TravellerThe definitive guide to the world's most remarkable train journeys presenting 60 memorable travel experiences by rail.Each of the featured itineraries provides an illustrated route map, breathtaking images, and a handy infographic showing key stops and moments. This is the ultimate book of train travel inspiration for anyone wishing to embark on a sustainable expedition and delight in ...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Norris Cochrane (Author), W. Stewart (William Stewart) Wallace (Author)"David Thompson, the explorer" recounts the remarkable life of David Thompson, a pivotal figure in the exploration and mapping of Canada. This biography, by Charles Norris Cochrane, details Thompson's significant contributions to the Northwest Company and the fur trade, charting vast territories across Canada. Follow Thompson's journey as he navigates uncharted landscapes and forges ...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Merrihew Plummer (Author)Embark on a captivating journey along the Atlantic coast with Henry M. Plummer's "The boy, me and the cat: Cruise of the Mascot, 1912-1913." This personal narrative recounts a remarkable sailing adventure, offering a unique glimpse into early 20th-century travel and maritime life. Plummer's detailed account captures the essence of a bygone era, vividly portraying the challenges and joys of navigating the coastline. More than just ...

Stateless in Paradise: A Stranded Souls Fight for Freedom

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Report copyright infringementby Mikael Okuns (Author)The Journey of a Stateless Person to United States CitizenshipStranded in American Samoa for over year and five months, this book recounts the agonizing true story of Mikhail, a stateless individual, and his desperate fight to return to the United States. After living and working in the U.S. for 16 years, he found himself barred from re-entry due to a flawed immigration system and a misinterpretation of his world passport and status.Mikhail...

Gotcha Day: A Celebration for Chunky and Junior

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Report copyright infringementby Lenore Callahan (Author), Sue Greenfield (Illustrator)Join the fun as two lucky bulldogs celebrate their adoption anniversary with a special treat - pup pancakes! St. Pete Beach is the place to be on August 1st for this heartwarming celebration.In Gotcha Day: A Celebration for Chunky and Junior, we follow Lenore and Neil, two loving dog parents who plan a special celebration for their rescued English Bulldogs. August 1st, recognized as the universal birthday fo...

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Thumbs Out! Hitchhiking Around the World in 1970

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Report copyright infringementby Sally &. Peter Blommer (Author)Newlyweds Sally and Peter Blommer undertake a one-year adventure hitchhiking around the world in 1970. They travel by any available means, always cheap, and usually by the seat of their pants. The journey was a test of a new relationship, learning how to live out of a 3-foot-long duffel bag, exploring different cultures, relishing the invaluable learning experiences, and experiencing some adrenaline-inducing events, all for a ...

Dark & Stormy Nights: Tales Best Left Untold

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Report copyright infringementby G. Longtale (Author)Shake up a cocktail of chaos, dark humor, and island madness - and what you get is Dark & Stormy Nights - and possibly Bert Kreischer's Love Child. This memoir blends: 2 shots of Hunter S. Thompson's The Rum Diary 1 generous pour of Tucker Max's I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell A splash of Californication's unapologetic dark humor All served with a twist of tropical storms, sinking boats, and Bermuda Police Department hospitality. From th...

Finding Rhythm: An International Dance Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Aliénor Salmon (Author)A happiness researcher set out on an international dance journey, finding out how each dance tells a story of its country and learning how beautiful life can be when you take the lead.If you could do anything you wanted, what would it be? Alienor Salmon was working as a happiness researcher in Bangkok when a friend asked her the question that turned life as she knew it on its heels. The Franco-British Alienor wanted to learn to dance, and...

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Report copyright infringementby Dee Dosch (Author)After hitchhiking my way through Italy with two girlfriends when I was only 20 years old, it sparked an interest in this remarkable country that I desired to know more about. That summer adventure would result in nine more trips over the years with family and friends. I chronicled those travel excursions that took place within a 45-year span in journals, resulting in the writing of this book.Travel back in time and experience a summer in Italy...

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Report copyright infringementby Chelsea Handler (Author)In this uproarious collection of travel essays, the bestselling author of Life Will be the Death of Me sneaks her sharp wit through airport security and delivers absurdly hilarious stories. On safari in Africa, it's anyone's guess as to what's more dangerous: the wildlife or Chelsea. But whether she's fumbling the seduction of a guide by not knowing where tigers live (Asia, duh) or wearing a bathrobe into the bush because her clothes st...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Dickens (Author)In 1844 Charles Dickens (1812-70) and his family moved to Italy for a year, eventually settling in Genoa. This book, Dickens' second travel memoir, describes his experience of travelling through France and exploring Italy. Based on letters to friends, particularly John Forster, it was first published in instalments from January to March 1846 in the Daily News (a new radical newspaper which Dickens himself founded and briefly edited). The...

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Report copyright infringementby Hilaire Belloc (Author)"Hills and the Sea" invites you to journey through the Edwardian English countryside with H. Belloc as your guide. More than just a travelogue, this collection of essays offers a charming and insightful glimpse into rural life and the simple pleasures of walking tours. Belloc's keen observations and evocative prose paint a vivid portrait of England, capturing its natural beauty and the spirit of its people. Explore the landscape through t...

Crush: My Year as an Apprentice Winemaker

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Report copyright infringementby Nicholas O'Connell (Author)In Crush Nicholas O'Connell provides a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of some of the world's most prestigious wineries on the West Coast. This insider's view of the wine world includes the intense competition for the best grapes, the bizarre lingo of the tasting rooms, and the visionary winemakers who magically transform grapes into high-end wine. It is a world that includes not only romance and refinement but long hou...

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Report copyright infringementby Philip J. Burgess (Author)No place to rest*A grieving young Irish immigrant puts his motherless infant son in the hands of strangers and sails away, never to be heard from again. An old cowboy turns his ranch over to his wife and rides off into the sunset. A glimpse of a hobo waiting by muddy waters to board a west-bound freight train, the stuff of a young boy's dreams.I went out on the road in pursuit of angels and some crazed notion of perfect freedom, after ...

Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty

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Report copyright infringementby Lisa Niver (Author)Although Lisa Niver has traveled in far-off locales from Vanuatu to Nepal and received numerous accolades for both her writing and her top ranked website, what people don't realize is that this began from the wreckage of a rotten romance.Newlywed Niver was on the adventure of a lifetime. She had quit her job, rented out her condo, and was traveling around Asia. To the outside world, Niver was a woman living out her dreams of exploring ancient...

Retire to Adventure!: Traveling by Caravan in the 1950s: Canada, the United States, and Mexico

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Report copyright infringementby Harrison M. Karr (Author)Retire to Adventure!, first published in 1962, is the lively account by Harrison and Shirley Karr of their travels in the 1950s across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Traveling first by an early model of teardrop trailer, then a larger Airstream, the author recounts their experiences with the aim of helping others achieve a satisfying retirement, rich in experiences and memories. Illustrated with 16 pages of photographs.From the ...

And the Beat Goes On: My E-Ticket Ride Writing about, Working for, and Running through Disney's World

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Report copyright infringementby Chuck Schmidt (Author), Leslie A. Sklar (Foreword by)Magic in That BeatFor nearly four decades, journalist Chuck Schmidt has taken readers on an in-depth look into the expansive world of the Walt Disney Company. Not only does he continue to write about Disney in his Still Goofy About Disney blog, but he's written or co-authored seven books for Theme Park Press on his favorite topic.In The Beat Goes On, a sequel to his On the Disney Beat book, Chuck takes us on ...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert D. Alexander-Jordan (Author)What does it mean to grow up in Detroit? It means learning to navigate pothole-filled streets with the precision of a stunt driver, sneaking snacks into drive-in theaters, and knowing that every neighborhood has its own local legend-the man, the myth, the mystery that nobody questions but everyone knows. It's motels that make you rethink your life choices, freeway merges that test your patience, and the constant debate over wh...