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The Explorers Club: A Visual Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future of Exploration
Discover the extraordinary history and thrilling frontiers of exploration with this guide from The Explorers Club, the esteemed home of the world's most prominent explorers. The discovery of the North and South Poles. The summiting of Everest. The moon landing. The (largely unknown) birth of climate change science. These are just some of the stories from The Explorers Club, the organization that, since its inception in 1904, has pushed the envelope of human curiosity. This guided tour of The Club's most riveting journeys is full of fascinating anecdotes about The Club's distinguished members, including Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall. From the darkest depths of the ocean to the highest points on Earth and to outer space and beyond, this book shares not just the inspirational history of modern exploration, but also reveals how it has evolved and continues to be relevant-even urgent-today.
The Explorers Club (Author), Emily Woo Zeller (Narrator)
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[German] - Reisen außerhalb der Zeit. Life is a Story – story.one
Zu Fuß, im Kajak, mit Frachtschiff, Flugzeug, Bus und Eisenbahn unterwegs rund um unseren Zauberplaneten Erde. Seit 2003 reist der Weltenwanderer Gregor Sieböck in die weite Welt hinaus und folgt der Stimme seines Herzens. Beschenkt von der Magie des Augenblicks lösen sich dabei Zeit, Raum und Grenzen auf. Die große Herausforderung besteht darin, überhaupt aufzubrechen, vermeintliche Sicherheiten hinter sich zu lassen und stattdessen der Ungewissheit des Weges zu begegnen. Der Weg entsteht dann wie von selbst.
Gregor Sieböck (Author), Gregor Sieböck (Narrator)
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In Manav’s world, memories are like little birds perched upon the windowsill of time. In his world there are no boundaries between thoughts and reality. In his world the past and the present form a mirror that disintegrates into the memory of a single day…Known for writing silences and articulating dreams, in this book Manav sifts through the past, delves into the present and talks about all the creative impulses, writing, directing theatre and acting that have made him who he is. Through his poetry and prose, he creates vignettes of his life, a long-lost love, his interactions with people as he travels, his favourite authors and their writings, almost as if he’s trying to weave a world for the reader as well.Beautifully symbolic, this book is a rich tapestry of thoughts and feelings, of todays and tomorrows, of being alone and seeking loneliness.
Manav Kaul (Author), Luke Kenny (Narrator)
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[German] - Herr Boning geht baden: Ein Jahr, 365 Badetage und was ich dabei über schwimmen, Leben un
Wie ertränkt man Tag für Tag den eigenen Schweinehund? Als bekennende Landratte fühlt sich Wigald Boning im nassen Element alles andere als zuhause. Ändert sich dies durch sein selbst verordnetes Schwimm-Programm: 365 Tage lang jeden Tag aufs Neue hinein in die Fluten – bei Wind und Wetter. Boning legt sich mit fauchenden Schwänen an, findet in schlammigen Gründen unerwartete Schätze und streitet mit Frachtschiffkapitänen. Eines Tages verschlägt es ihn ausgerechnet an den Flughafen von Hannover – kein Badesee weit und breit. Doch ein Mitarbeiter raunt ihm zu, es gäbe da dieses Regenwasserrückhaltebecken hinterm Tower, welches wohl noch nie von einem Menschen beschwommen wurde. Ob das die Lösung ist? Und ob! Ein herrlich amüsanter Erfahrungsbericht für alle Boning- und Schwimm-Fans.
Wigald Boning (Author), Wigald Boning (Narrator)
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Weird Foods of Portugal: Adventures of an Expat
“With her typically American intrepidness, her thirst for a good story and her power of observation, Hermance closes-in on the Portuguese she encounters along the way, bringing to us a psychological picture of the Portuguese individual and society that you won´t find on expat guides. Lastly, her unusual grasp for ´Portuguese quaintness´ also makes this book worth buying.” David Peres Rebelo
Wendyleehermance (Author), Wendyleehermance (Narrator)
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'Italian Hours' by Henry James. This audiobook transports you to the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities of Italy. With James' evocative prose and keen observations, you'll embark on a sensory journey through the art, culture, and history of this captivating country. The narrative offers a rich exploration of the intersection between travel, literature, and personal reflection. Through its vivid descriptions and cultural insights, it provides a window into the beauty and complexity of Italy, making it an ideal choice for those who crave a literary travel experience.
Henry James (Author), Barbara Baker (Narrator)
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Oz Clarke’s Story of Wine: 8000 years, 100 bottles
Uncork Oz Clarke’s Story of Wine – this fully revised and updated edition brings the rich history of winemaking to the present day, to give you the perfect gift for any wine lover. Winemaking is as old as civilization itself. For thousands of years, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its current status as a global industry, the history of wine has been directly related to major social, cultural, religious and economic changes. Oz Clarke takes a look at more than 100 bottles that mark an evolution in the story of wine, capturing the innovations and discoveries that have had the biggest impact along the way. Oz explores the flavours, the labels, the vineyards and the people who have influenced wine through the centuries from the medieval Cistercian monks of Burgundy, to scientists like Pasteur and Peynaud, who improved key technical aspects of winemaking and 20th-century giants like Robert Mondavi and Robert Parker Jr. Oz talks about famous vintages – from the 1727 Rüdesheimer Apostelwein to the first Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in 1979 and today’s cult wines from Bordeaux and California – and discusses the impact of changing climate on winemaking around the world. These stories are told to make wine more alive, to bring wine's wonders closer to you, and also to make you think, to ask you to ponder wine's past – where it comes from; wine's present – where it is now; and wine's future – where it is going. Going from 6000BC and the probable birth of a wine culture in ancient Georgia, through the fact and fiction of Persia, Egypt, Greece and Rome and then on along the fascinating cluttered trail right up to the trends and tribulations of now, Oz shares over a hundred stories, and woven into these tales are probably a hundred more about the rich history of ‘bottled poetry’.
Oz Clarke (Author), Oz Clarke (Narrator)
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Abroad in Japan: The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Brought to you by Penguin. When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history? Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land and the chaos and culture clash that comes with it. Packed with hilarious and fascinating stories, this book seeks out to unravel one the world's most mysterious and impenetrable cultures. Spanning 10 years and 47 prefectures, Chris takes us from the chilling summit of Mount Fuji to the chaotic neon-lit streets of Tokyo. With blockbuster moments such as a terrifying North Korean missile incident, a Japanese national TV experience gone horribly wrong and a week spent with Japan's biggest movie star, Ken Watanabe, Abroad in Japan is an extraordinary and informative journey through the Land of the Rising Sun. ©2023 Chris Broad (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Chris Broad (Author), Chris Broad (Narrator)
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[German] - Fräulein Draußens Gespür für Wildnis: Wilde Natur entdecken mit der beliebten Outdoor-Blo
»Kathrin Heckmann ist es gelungen, abstrakte Vorstellungen von Wildnis durch persönliche und lebendige Schilderungen zu bereichern. Das macht Mut und inspiriert.« Thorsten Hoyer, Chefredakteur Wandermagazin Die Sehnsucht nach Wildnis zog Kathrin Heckmann alias Fräulein Draußen jahrelang raus in die Welt. Aber muss man wirklich weit reisen, um die Wildnis zu spüren? Um das herauszufinden, tauscht Kathrin ferne Reiseziele gegen heimische Gefilde. Denn wo könnte man der Essenz von Wildnis besser auf die Spur kommen als dort, wo sie objektiv betrachtet am schwersten zu finden ist? Zu Fuß, per Rad und Boot erkundet sie die unterschiedlichsten Landschaften Deutschlands. Immer auf der Suche nach diesem ganz besonderen Gefühl von Verbundenheit zur Natur, von Freiheit und Abenteuer, das längst nicht nur im australischen Outback oder der patagonischen Steppe verborgen liegt (auch wenn es dort vielleicht leichter zu entdecken ist). Und schnell wird klar: Wildnis kann man weder suchen noch finden. Wildnis kann man nur geschehen lassen.
Kathrin Heckmann (Author), Henriette Schreurs, Kathrin Heckmann (Narrator)
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Brought to you by Penguin. Sailing on a boat by yourself out at sea and out of sight of land can be exhilarating or terrifying, compelling or tedious - sometimes it can be all of these things just in one morning. It is an adventure at odds with our normal, sociable lives, carried out floating on a medium wholly inimical to our existence. But the deep ocean is also a remarkable place on which to think. Richard King's enormously engaging and curious new book is about the debt we owe to solo sailors: women and men, young and old, who have set out alone. Spending weeks and months alone, slowly, quietly and close to the ocean surface is to create the world's largest laboratory: an endlessly changing, capricious and startling place in which to observe oneself, the weather, the stars and myriad sea creatures, from the tiniest to the most massive and threatening. This is a book for anyone who is fascinated by sailing, solitude and the vast seas that cover so much of our planet. 'An exceptional book. Sailing Alone belongs on the very small shelf of the true classics of the sea' Peter Nichols, author of Sea Change and A Voyage for Madmen ©2023 Richard J. King (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Richard J. King (Author), William Hope (Narrator)
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To Walk It Is To See It: 1 Couple, 98 Days, 1400 Miles on Europe's GR5
In 2018, Kathy Elkind and her husband decided to take a grown-up “gap year” in Europe and walk the 1,400-mile Grande Randonnée Cinq (GR5) across The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. At fifty-seven, Kathy has chosen comfort over hardship: she and Jim get to indulge in warm beds and delicious regional food every night and croissants in the mornings. But the GR5 is not all comfort. Walking day after day for ninety-eight days brings sickness, accommodation struggles, language barriers, and storm-shrouded mountains in the Alps. As the days unfold, however, she discovers her own wise strength and comes to the gratifying realization that a long marriage is like a long trail: there are ups and downs and it takes hard work to keep going, but the beauty along the way is staggering. Written with raw honesty and compassion and rich with dazzling scenery, To Walk It Is To See It will inspire you to lace up your walking shoes and discover your own path. “Showing us the importance of adventure and wonder throughout our lives, Elkind's wise and funny book will have you reaching for your bootlaces and backpack.” Kerri Andrews, author of Wanderers: A History of Women Walking 'Full of profound personal insights and sharp observations of the world around her, Elkind's journey is a joy to follow.' Ben Shattuck author of Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau
Kathy Elkind (Author), Kathy Elkind (Narrator)
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[German] - Wunderbare Jahre – Als wir noch die Welt bereisten
Ein Reisebericht der besonderen, emotionalen Art. Kolumnistin Sibylle Berg trägt in diesem Werk 19 ihrer Reisetexte in neu bearbeiteter und arrangierter Fassung zusammen. Die Fahrt auf einem Containerschiff, Aufenthalte in London, Tel Aviv, Bangladesch oder Weimar – Berg entführt in vielschichtige Welten. Sie geht der Frage nach, wie sich die Welt in den vergangenen Jahren verändert hat und wohin das Fernweh von früher in Zeiten von Terror, Krieg und Katastrophen verschwunden ist.-
Sibylle Berg (Author), Katja Riemann (Narrator)
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