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The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society finds Chris Stewart and his family still living on their farm, El Varo -- but life there never stands still. You will find yourself laughing out loud as Chris is instructed by his daughter on the way to treat dung beetles, bluffs his way as an art history guide to millionaire Bostonians, collects seeds in North Africa, and joins an Almond Blossom Appreciation Society. And you'll cringe as he tries his hand at office work in Granada.

From the highly acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts comes a collection of alternately playful and exquisite essays—including seven collected here for the first time—borne of a lifetime spent fishing.

On 8 August 1914, five days after the outbreak of World War One, the Endurance, a wooden-hulled, coal-fired icebreaker, set sail for the South Pole, in a bid to complete the first-ever trans-Antarctic expedition, which would cross the continent from the Weddell Sea to Scott's base at Cape Evans, via the Pole. However, despite the best planning, the ship succumbs to the ice floes of the Weddell Sea, and is subjected to months of uncontrollable drifting before its crew makes a scramble for Elephant Island, where they battle constant cold and starvation.

Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz Clarke. This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the...

It’s exhausting, being Irish. The constant self-flagellation is enough to put anybody off their breakfast. Why are we so hard on ourselves? Is it the post-colonial overhang following centuries of oppression at the hands of a litany of foreign invaders? Or is it collective guilt for sending...

Few books have captured the haunting world of music and rivers and of the sport they provide as well as A River Never Sleeps. Roderick L. Haig-Brown writes of fishing not just as a sport, but also as an art. He knows moving water and the life within it - its subtlest mysteries and perpetual delights. He is a man who knows fish lore as few people ever will, and the legends and history of a great sport. Month by month, he takes you from river to river, down at last to the saltwater and the sea.

With his characteristic blend of scientific insight, personal biography, and poetic narrative, The Complete John Muir Collection is a fascinating audiobook for nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone passionate about the rich history behind America’s most beloved national park.

As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge, a yak's bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sea lion's flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it's fair to say Mark Horrell wasn't entirely happy with the situation he found himself in. He had been an ordinary hiker who had only read books about mountaineering. When he signed up for an organized trek in Nepal with a group of elderly ladies, little did he know that ten years later he would be attempting to climb the world's highest mountain.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of the PEN New England Award “Enchanting…A book filled with so much love…Long before Oregon, Rinker Buck has convinced us that the best way to see America is from the seat of a covered wagon.” —The Wall Street Journal “Amazing…A real...

In 1959, Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, was commissioned by the Sunday Times to explore 14 of the world’s most exotic cities. Fleming saw it all with a thriller writer’s eye. From Hong Kong to Honolulu, New York to Naples, he left the bright main streets for the back alleys. The result is a series of vivid snapshots of a mysterious, vanished world.

Brought to you by Penguin. A few years it became possible, for this first time, for a foreigner to travel Siberia almost at will. This is the account of Thubron's 15, 000-mile journey through this astonishing country - one twelfth of the land surface of the whole earth. He journeyed by train...

Now Then is a biographical mosaic of Yorkshire. Rick Broadbent, an award-wining author and exiled Yorkshireman, goes in search of the soul of England's biggest county and produces an all-encompassing portrait of a place that has been victimised and stereotyped since the days of Williams the Conqueror. Incorporating social history, memoir, reportage and author interviews, Now Then paints a picture of what it means to be from Yorkshire - both now and back then.

Presenter Brett Westwood joins forces with BAFTA award-winning producer and naturalist Stephen Moss for six delightful and informative series, introducing us to some of Britain's most popular and best-loved birds. Together with wildlife sound recordist Chris Moss, they tour the UK, tracking down the rich variety of species that make their home there - from garden and woodland birds to ones that live on water, by the coast, on farms and in the mountains and moors. 

Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a hilarious collection of true tales from top ­safari guide Peter Allison. In a place where the wrong behavior could get you eaten, Allison has survived face-to-face encounters with big cats, angry ­elephants, and the world's most unpredictable animals: herds of untamed tourists and foolhardy guides whose outrageous antics sometimes make them even more dangerous than a pride of hungry lions!

Let's Talk Travel is a warm, welcoming podcast made for travelers stepping into their bucket list years — empty nesters, the newly retired, or anyone ready to say yes to that trip they've always dreamed about. Hosted by April Watson, Virtuoso-affiliated advisor and top producer in Ultra Lux, adventure, cruise and expedition travel, the show moves between candid conversations on where to go and how to get there well, immersive perspectives on extraordinary destinations from safari to the Arctic, and rare, unfiltered insight into the world of the travel advisor. This is travel as it should ...

Entdecke neue Reiseziele. Mit dem rz media Travel Podcast entsteht ein neues Audioformat für alle, die Fernweh im Kopf und Reisepläne im Ohr haben. Unter dem Leitgedanken „Die Welt zum Hören“ nimmt Host Robin Lindner die Hörerinnen und Hörer mit auf eine inspirierende Reise zu spannenden Destinationen rund um den Globus. In jeder Folge steht ein ausgewähltes Reiseziel im Mittelpunkt. Gemeinsam mit erfahrenen Reiseexpertinnen werden persönliche Eindrücke, konkrete Empfehlungen und praktische Tipps miteinander verbunden. Dabei geht es nicht nur um die Frage, was man vor Ort erleben ...

“Sessions Before Groove” is about those laid-back afternoons spent with friends before the groove starts, braai smoke in the air, cold drinks in hand, good music, laughter, and pure vibes with amajita and the ladies. I release a curated mix featuring music I’ve come across and truly enjoyed. The aim is to share fresh sounds across different genres, including Amapiano, Deep House, Soul, and Jazz. These mixes are created purely for the love of music and for discovery, giving listeners a chance to experience great tracks they may not have heard before.Please note that I do not own the ...

A podcast of Venetian Stories — episodes from the History of Venice from the time of Augustus until today. It is not a chronological narrative, but a series of freestanding episodes from the two millennia of Venetian history. However, for newcomers, the first few episodes are a quick-paced chronological narrative of the most important events. Start there, even if you arrive later. Podcast sponsored by History Walks Venice.

Kia ora（キアオラ）～ニュージーランド先住民マオリ語（こんにちは！）～ ▼『ニュージーランド（NZ）チャンネル』番組概要 世界で最も寛容で親しみやすい国の一つ、NZはオークランドにある公園・ビーチから波の音や鳥のさえずり、風の音と共にお届けする番組です。 NZの穏やかな空気と日常風景をダイレクトにお届けすることで、皆さんの毎日に新たな発見や共感が生まれ、心地いい癒しのひとときを繋ぐことができれば嬉しいです。 ...

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!