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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 sense of humor that are the trademarks of his work. Over the last decade, as a staff writer for The New Yorker and the author of three books, Peter Hessler has lived in Asia and the United States, writing as both native and knowledgeable outsider in these two very different regions.

How does a middle-aged wife, mother, and FBI agent pursue her dream of hiking 2,200 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine? Sticks Harsha balances her trekking ambitions against the responsibilities of daily life by hiking the Appalachian Trail in sections, one piece at a time. Across a thirteen-year odyssey, Sticks discovers the best of America: the stunning beauty and diversity of nature, the quaintness of small towns, the quirkiness of fellow hikers, and, above all, the generosity of strangers.

This is your quick rundown of what’s happening in Huntington Beach. Local news, events, grand openings, and updates hosted by HB local, Lane Stone. Easy, useful, and made to keep you in the know.

Stone and Sky is a podcast for hikers and nature lovers who want to explore the beauty and benefits of the great outdoors. Join us, Stone and Sky, two friends who live on opposite ends of the Pacific coast but share a passion for hiking and nature. We will take you on our adventures and tell you stories that will inspire you to hit the trails.In each episode, we will take you from Washington to Southern California as we discuss different aspects of hiking, such as trails, gear, nature news, and more.Our podcast comes out every other week. We invite you to join us on our journey to discover new...

Award-winning independent publisher Stone Bridge Press has been publishing books about Asia — especially Japan and China—for over 30 years. The Stone Bridge Podcast is hosted by publisher Peter Goodman and features commentary on publishing and interviews on topics ranging from culture, language, and design to travel, and of course, books.

Matthew Magee cycles to Scotland's most beautiful and fascinating neolithic sites to interview experts about what the sites were used for and what life was like 5,000 years ago.These stunning, huge, enduring monuments were built at the exact moment we stopped being hunter gatherers and stayed in one place to farm for the first time. Explore the explosion of art, culture and spirituality that happened as Matthew investigates Scotland's oldest places. Find out more, or support programming with a small donation at www.ko-fi.com/stoneme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Go on a global or national adventure with travel writer Debbie Stone on this Big Blend Radio travel podcast. Click here for her NEW "Global Adventures" Digital Podcast Magazine for her latest stories & podcast episodes.

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Dust Off Your Passport! Your Journey to the World of Extraordinary Coffee Awaits. Host Jennifer Stone (Quality Lecturer, Licensed Coffee Q Grader & founder of jstonecollective) shares her expertise and passion for coffee. You'll hear interviews with coffee experts & coffee lovers, the journey of coffee and people, resources and insights plus equipment recommendations and reviews.

The story of the later Stone Age - Interviews, news reports and fresh insights into the archaeology of 10,000 years of the Neolithic period. By reporting on sites and discoveries from Mesopotamia to Wiltshire, familiar and less well-known, we are growing a podcast tapestry of how the people of the Neolithic developed and spread from the Near and Middle East across Europe and the Mediterranean to eventually become the megalith builders of NW Europe, Britain & Ireland.

On NEED A LIFT MATE? we meet Western Queenslanders who have faced some of the toughest challenges the bush can throw at you and not only survived .. but thrived.Find out how they have overcome the obstacles in their lives, their favourite way to wind down and how they look after their own wellbeing PLUS their favourite musical mood boosters for long drives.Wherever you're listening - on the road, on a machine in the paddock or on the way home from work - settle back and join Paul Stone in this podcast series brought to you by Head to Health for a clearer tomorrow If anything on this podcast ...

Finding Florida is the podcast that takes you "from Country to Coast." Join your tour guides (an unlikely pair), City Girl Jaime ("Jemmy") and Country Boy Glenn, as they explore the amazing sights and sounds of the Sunshine State. This podcast is an interactive experience for the listeners as we want your help in planning and joining us on our adventures. Then, go find YOUR Florida adventure! #FindingFL Finding Florida Podcast: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: ...