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Bloomsbury presents The Lost Art of Running by Shane Benzie with Tim Major, read by Clifford Samuel. 'Heads up – here’s how to run like a pro' – The Times 'A fascinating book' – Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans 'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were were...

Aside from love, few actvities seem to promise us as much happiness as going traveling: taking off for somewhere else, somewhere far from home, a place with more interesting weather, customs, and landscapes. But although we are inundated with advice on where to travel, few people seem to talk about why we should go and how we can become more fulfilled by doing so.

Susegad' is a Konkani word that has no exact translation in English. Goans use it to convey the sense of contentment, fulfilment and relaxation that everyone associates with Goa and its culture. Clyde D'Souza, bestselling author and proud Goan, shows us the wonderful, unique elements that help...

Where can you find Ancient Greek and Roman artefacts sitting with twentieth century French impressionist masterpieces? Where can shining suits of armour be compared with traditional Korean dresses? One of the world’s largest and most encyclopaedic collections of art lies in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Affectionately known as The ‘Met’, it is the largest art museum in the Western Hemisphere, housing over 2 million artefacts.

Un voyage fantastique vers la splendeur du Royaume des Pharaons : Alexandrie, Gizeh, Saqqara, Dendéra, Karnak, Louqsor, Deir el-Bahari, Deir el-Médineh, Médinet Habou, Philae, Abou Simbel, Eléphantine, Assouan et La tombe de Néfertari.

In The Art of Bleisure, Emma reveals her secrets: how she makes money from diverse sources, trades travel for skills, saves money while traveling and works in every location, spinning out her travel time as far as it can go.

Whisky Rising: The Second Edition is the most up-to-date, comprehensive resource on Japanese whisky. This fully updated guide by whisky authority and Japanese whisky expert Stefan Van Eycken takes you on a tour of some of the most coveted whiskies in the world. Japanese whiskies have become some...

'A rare and wonderful book... I could not be more enthusiastic.' Simon Winchester 'A treasure trove of human history and obsession...the breadth of research and insight is dazzling.' Glasgow Herald 'A highly companionable guide, adventurous and romantic' Independent on Sunday On a journey that...

Phil Cousineau's lifetime of pilgrimage has taken him from the depths of lost jungles to the heights of the human soul, always with passion, curiosity, warmth, wisdom and humor. And in this little golden guide, he brings us along with him. This is an experience not to be missed, for any reason.

Herodotus, the fifth-century chronicler, scarcely figured in the curriculum when famed Polish writer and traveler Ryszard Kapuscinski attended university in the 1950s. Ryszard became a foreign correspondent who hoped to go abroad, perhaps to Czechoslovakia. Instead, he was sent to India—the first stop on a decades-long tour of the world. His only companion on his travels was a volume of Herodotus. In his journey across continents, Kapuscinski discovers his life's work: to understand and describe the non-Western world, in all its variety, through his still-virginal Western eyes.

Brought to you by Penguin. Shortly after completing his searing work of non-fiction, The Return, Hisham Matar set off for Siena, a city he had never visited before. His plan was to see the paintings of the Sienese school, to immerse himself in the work of artists he admired perhaps above all...

'Will break your heart and open your eyes' Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz 'I've never read anything quite like Songbirds - a beautifully crafted novel.' Jodi Picoult, bestselling author of Wish You Were Here. Her courage to cross oceans. Her hope for a better life. Her love...

George Bellew, an American millionaire is in London, where he is jilted by his ladylove. He sets off to travel on an aimless adventure through the countryside. By chance, he meets a small boy who is named Georgy Porgy and who is off to seek his fortune so he can help his Auntie Anthea with whom he lives on her farm. She is plagued by money troubles. Bellew decides to help, first by taking Porgy home and then by telling Porgy a tale of a prince slaying dragons for the fair princess and a legend of the Money Moon. On the night of the Money Moon the moon will be the colour of a gold sovereign ...

We gather for all sorts of reasons, not just to share a meal. We gather to create, connect, and celebrate. To dance, sing, shout, and let it all out. And sometimes, to sit back, relax, explore, and enjoy. We gather as a means of community. So, when we invite you to JXN’s Table, we're inviting you to experience something special, something only Jackson has: our people and our sense of place. Jackson’s culinary scene is shared across one table, and every restaurant here contributes to a larger, connected experience that defines the City With Soul. So come, join us at the table, and stay ...

THE BLODGETT SHOW is a real talk, storytelling podcast hosted by Chris Blodgett. Each episode is an honest ride through life, work, and the moments that shape us — the wins, the struggles, the lessons, and everything in between. With candid conversations and personal stories, Chris shares perspectives on real-life experiences you won’t hear filtered or sugarcoated. If you enjoy authentic stories, meaningful conversations, and the kind of talks that feel like riding down the road with a friend, this show is for you.

The Chateau D'Or, or The Castle of Gold, looked gloomy and gray from the train rattling through the French countryside from Paris to Marseilles. How did it get its grand name? Stories and legends abound, but this is just one as related by two interested travelers. Also included are two shorter stories, Norah and Kitty Craig - Summary by LynneT

Talkin' Schnitzel with Ann Peavey is a podcast focused on the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth Washington. Featured during FIFA World Cup by Fox Sports and dubbed the "Most Christmassy Town in America", by Good Morning America in 2024, Leavenworth has a lot to talk about.Topics range from major annual events, seasonal travel, outdoor recreation, and regional history. Joining Ann is perpetual guest, Troy Campbell with the Chamber of Commerce, as well as other locals and experts tapped to share their stories and expertise.PROST!

Travel with Little Lucy around the globe and learn a little geography and small bits about other cultures.(Summary by Laura Caldwell)

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Welcome to the maddeningly strange and inventive mind of prolific pulp genre author Rog Phillips (real name Roger Phillip Graham)! Having written over 200 stories, this is hopefully the first of several collections of Phillips challenging, off-trail fiction that tackles complex ideas like time travel, alternate universes, artificial intelligence and the completely inexplicable with a grounding in deft character work and clever, brisk prose. Included in this collection is the harrowing, Hugo-nominated novelette Rat in the Skull. (Summary by Ben Tucker)