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Fourteen years after the publication of his landmark travel narrative Among the Believers, V.S. Naipaul returned to the four non-Arab Islamic countries he reported on so vividly at the time of Ayatollah Khomeini’s triumph in Iran. Beyond Belief is the result of his five-month journey in 1995 through lands where descendants of Muslim converts live at odds with indigenous traditions.

A classic of Japanese history, this audiobook is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period, A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-Cold War period and collapse of the bubble economy in the early 1990s. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture.    

If there is one thing that most of us aspire to, it is, simply, to be happy. And yet attaining happiness has become, it appears, anything but simple. Having stuff - the latest, the newest, the best yet - is all too often peddled as the surefire route to happiness. So why then, in our consumer-driven society, is depression, stress and anxiety ever more common, affecting every strata of society and every age, even, worryingly, the very young?

Declan Walsh is one of the New York Times's most distinguished international correspondents. His electrifying portrait of Pakistan over a tumultuous decade captures the sweep of this strange, wondrous, and benighted country through the dramatic lives of nine fascinating individuals. On assignment as the country careened between crises, Walsh traveled from the raucous port of Karachi to the salons of Lahore, and from Baluchistan to the mountains of Waziristan. He met a diverse cast of extraordinary Pakistanis....

Join Gordon Alexander in Nepal as he drags his "heavy ass" over the Himalayas in this hilarious, adventure-soaked account of the Three Passes Trek, culminating in a visit to Everest Base Camp. Together with guide Subash and porter Nima, Gordon tackles high passes in excess of 5,400 meters (17,700 feet) and explains how high altitude affects a mildly overweight road builder from sea level in the tropics. Each part of the journey brings new challenges, including sub-freezing temperatures, almost falling into a crevasse, and alarmingly warm beer.

At 01:23:40 on April 26th 1986, Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl's fourth nuclear reactor. It was an act that forced the permanent evacuation of a city, killed thousands, and crippled the Soviet Union. The event spawned decades of conflicting, exaggerated, and inaccurate stories.

In India's tropical paradise, stands a town wrapped around a giant roundabout, where a canny caretaker with a French connection holds sway. Vying for his attention are two competing neighbours. Appu holds lessons for the living but Maya cares only for the dead. And a gastronome dog plays ball...

A memorable trip isn't just about choosing somewhere beautiful to visit. It's about choosing the right destination for your circumstances, understanding what you can afford, making smart bookings, preparing for the people travelling with you—and leaving enough room for the unexpected.How to...

Thinking about moving abroad—but overwhelmed by everything involved?Relocating to a new country is one of the most exciting decisions you can make…—but it’s also one of the most complex.From visas and taxes to housing, healthcare, and building a new life from scratch, most people only...

Discover a different side of Mobile, Alabama, a historic Gulf Coast city where Southern character, maritime heritage, colorful traditions, historic neighborhoods, and coastal landscapes come together.Mobile is a destination with layers. Its story can be found along historic downtown streets...

What if the most memorable part of a journey isn't the famous attraction, but the quiet street, neighborhood market, family-run café, or conversation with a local? Travel Beyond the Landmarks invites travelers to look beyond conventional sightseeing and discover destinations through the...

Out of shape and out of step with the modern world, wannabe hobbit, Tom Fremantle, strikes off through the States, alone and on foot. Pushing all his kit in a hiking trailer called KOKO he takes whatever the road threw at him—coyotes and tarantulas, tornadoes and trailer parks, sun, sand and...

Discover the stories, landmarks, and experiences that make Alabama’s capital city unforgettable.Montgomery is a destination where American history meets Southern hospitality, powerful Civil Rights stories meet modern attractions, and historic streets lead to museums, cultural experiences...

Interviews and information about some of the unique, hip places in Costa Mesa, CA. Hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald.

Old Town sounds different after dark. A footstep travels along a wooden gallery. Beyond a cemetery wall, a marker interrupts the sidewalk. On Presidio Hill, the trees stir above ground that holds centuries of memory.Follow a trail of restless stories through twelve stops in Old Town and Presidio...

What happens when “just friends” becomes a marriage—and one spontaneous decision changes the course of your entire life?In Just Friends: Love, Lessons, and a New Life Under the Spanish Sun, J.R. Hutt shares a warm, candid, and deeply personal account of love, cultural discovery, family...

A month in Greece. Four islands. A little Greek, a loose itinerary and time to let the days unfold. Andrea Bakas travels alone through Greece with a question that has been gathering in her for years: Is there a place? A place to return to. A place to know. A place that might, in time, feel like...

Where should you live in the Lower Mainland, and what's it really like once you're there? Elio Parente PREC* of City To Suburb Real Estate Group | RE/MAX City Realty gives honest takes on communities across Metro Vancouver: what's great, what's not, who each one suits, and what to know before you move. Talk to Elio: 604-720-8829 | elio@citytosuburb.ca | citytosuburb.ca General information only. The host's questions are read by an AI voice; Elio's answers are his own. Cover photos via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY / CC BY-SA).

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