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Someone Special: The #1 bestseller! Friendship, family and love will collide …
by Sheila O'FlanaganSOMEONE SPECIAL by Sheila O'Flanagan is an enthralling novel about families, friends and finding love that should not be missed by readers of Veronica Henry and Marian Keyes.Romy Kilkenny loves her life in Australia - she has her dream job, a fun lifestyle, and best friend Keith who understands her better than anyone. Best of all, she couldn't be further from her family. But when a phone call summons her home at short notice, Romy's world is turned upside down. Romy has never fitted in, and with Keith too far away to give comfort, she feels like more of an outsider than ever. She also worries that the accidental half-kiss with Keith at the airport may have lost her the greatest friend she's ever had. What on earth has Romy let herself in for?What readers are saying about Someone Special: 'So many twists and turns throughout the book as well as many other smaller stories interwoven throughout. It is more than just a love story, and now my favourite book of [Sheila O'Flanagan's]' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Interesting story about an unusual and dysfunctional Irish family. You simply fall in love with them' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I liked the differences between characters, what they have gone through and how they interact when they need each other. It was my first book by Sheila O'Flanagan and I will definitely read more' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Someone Special: The #1 bestseller! Friendship, family and love will collide …
by Sheila O'FlanaganSOMEONE SPECIAL by Sheila O'Flanagan is an enthralling novel about families, friends and finding love that should not be missed by readers of Emily Bleeker and Kerry Lonsdale.Romy Kilkenny loves her life in Australia - she has her dream job, a fun lifestyle, and best friend Keith who understands her better than anyone. Best of all, she couldn't be further from her family. But when a phone call summons her home at short notice, Romy's world is turned upside down. Romy has never fitted in, and with Keith too far away to give comfort, she feels like more of an outsider than ever. She also worries that the accidental half-kiss with Keith at the airport may have lost her the greatest friend she's ever had. What on earth has Romy let herself in for?(P)Oakhill Publishing Group Ltd 2014
Somerset: Stone Age to WWII (Visitors' Historic Britain)
by David Lassman Mick DavisAn informative springboard from which to dive deep into the rich and illustrious heritage of the county steeped in the legend of King Arthur.Every inch of legendary Somerset is imbued with history, from the towns of Dunster and Taunton in the west, to those of Shepton Mallet and Frome in the east; while also contained within its county boundaries are the cities of Bath and Wells and the mystical and magical Isle of Avalon: Glastonbury.The county, located in southwest England and part of the Ancient Kingdom of Wessex, has played a significant role in many of the nation’s most formative events. These include the Roman occupation, Alfred the Great’s rise to power, the English Civil War and the Monmouth Rebellion.And all this epoch-making activity has been played out against a landscape of dramatic and breathtaking beauty, from vast tracts of land such as Exmoor, hill ranges such as Mendip and Blackdown and an abundance of incredible rivers, lakes and streams; many situated within the famous Somerset Levels.Wordsworth, Coleridge and Austen, among many others, have immortalized the county in literature, while everyone from the Celts, Cavaliers and Saxons, to the Roundheads, Romans and rebels have fought over its sought-after resources.The authors, both living in Somerset, guide you on a fascinating and illuminating trip into the past of this most historical and legendary of counties, which boasts among its attractions the last battle fought upon English soil, the scene of the Bloody Assizes and the final resting place of King Arthur.
Somerset: Stone Age to WWII (Visitors' Historic Britain)
by David Lassman Mick DavisAn informative springboard from which to dive deep into the rich and illustrious heritage of the county steeped in the legend of King Arthur.Every inch of legendary Somerset is imbued with history, from the towns of Dunster and Taunton in the west, to those of Shepton Mallet and Frome in the east; while also contained within its county boundaries are the cities of Bath and Wells and the mystical and magical Isle of Avalon: Glastonbury.The county, located in southwest England and part of the Ancient Kingdom of Wessex, has played a significant role in many of the nation’s most formative events. These include the Roman occupation, Alfred the Great’s rise to power, the English Civil War and the Monmouth Rebellion.And all this epoch-making activity has been played out against a landscape of dramatic and breathtaking beauty, from vast tracts of land such as Exmoor, hill ranges such as Mendip and Blackdown and an abundance of incredible rivers, lakes and streams; many situated within the famous Somerset Levels.Wordsworth, Coleridge and Austen, among many others, have immortalized the county in literature, while everyone from the Celts, Cavaliers and Saxons, to the Roundheads, Romans and rebels have fought over its sought-after resources.The authors, both living in Somerset, guide you on a fascinating and illuminating trip into the past of this most historical and legendary of counties, which boasts among its attractions the last battle fought upon English soil, the scene of the Bloody Assizes and the final resting place of King Arthur.
Somerville
by Anthony Mitchell SammarcoOnce a part of Charlestown that could only be reached via "The Neck" (present-day Sullivan Square), Somerville became accessible from Boston with the construction of the Middlesex Canal and the extension of various rail lines in the mid- to late nineteenth century. By 1842, Somerville's population had increased to the point that the town officially separated itself from Charlestown. Over the years, the population continued to grow. With the increase in population came tremendous change, including the subdivision of farms and estates for residential neighborhoods. The city of Somerville was incorporated in 1871, and the bucolic borough became the beloved hometown of many residents over the next century. Described by Mayor Edward Glines as "healthy, morally clean, comfortable and convenient," Somerville has thrived for years as an attractive, modern residential neighborhood.
Something to Declare: Essays on France and French Culture (Vintage International)
by Julian BarnesAnyone who loves France (or just feels strongly about it), or has succumbed to the spell of Julian Barnes's previous books, will be enraptured by this collection of essays on the country and its culture. Barnes's appreciation extends from France's vanishing peasantry to its hyper-literate pop singers, from the gleeful iconoclasm of nouvelle vague cinema to the orgy of drugs and suffering that is the Tour de France. Above all, Barnes is an unparalleled connoisseur of French writing and writers. Here are the prolific and priapic Simenon, Baudelaire, Sand and Sartre, and several dazzling excursions on the prickly genius of Flaubert. Lively yet discriminating in its enthusiasm, seemingly infinite in its range of reference, and written in prose as stylish as haute couture, Something to Declare is an unadulterated joy.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Something to Declare: Good Lesbian Travel Writing
by Gillian KendallEditor Gillian Kendall has brought together in Something to Declare a collection of impressionistic, literary travel essays that explore the sense of place and the pull of wanderlust, and reveal what happens when a traveler follows her heart. On these pages, established and emerging lesbian travel writers present accounts ranging from the poetic and internal to the exhilarating and life-altering. Rather than reporting on places to stay, local fare, or politics, these women share personal stories of exploration and adventure. Lucy Jane Bledsoe and her partner camp out and negotiate their way through the Tierra del Fuego in "Fruits at the Border. " Leslea Newman's "Bashert" tells the retrospective journey of a college graduate undergoing a simultaneous awakening of her sexuality and artistic talent while working on a kibbutz in Israel. Lori Soderlind's "Hot Springs, Montana" describes her return--with the help of a native woman--to the place in Montana where her family once made their home. Whether set in Italian changing rooms, a Cadillac hearse, an ashram, a medieval labyrinth, a wheelchair, or a kayak, and whether amid Japanese typhoons, Caribbean rain, or rare Irish sunshine, Something to Declare offers stories of reflection, challenge, and growth.
Somewhere Else: A Picture Book
by Gus GordonGeorge has absolutely no interest in exploring the world. None at all. He's far too busy enjoying his home life and baking delicious pastries. Or so he tells all his friends when they invite him along on their wonderful adventures.But when George's friend Pascal digs a little deeper, the real reason George refuses to travel away from home is finally revealed . . . From the children's book author of the acclaimed Herman and Rosie comes Gus Gordon's Somewhere Else.
Son of Serge Bastarde: Mayhem in the Antiques Markets of Rural France
by John DummerJohn's life as an antiques dealer in France is decidedly less colourful as his unscrupulous partner in crime, Serge Bastarde, marries and moves to Martinique. But he returns, his personal life in tatters. What follows is a madcap adventure which sees John striking deals with the Romanian 'mafia¡' while Serge rides an emotional roller coaster.
Son of Serge Bastarde: Mayhem in the Antiques Markets of Rural France
by John DummerJohn's life as an antiques dealer in France is decidedly less colourful as his unscrupulous partner in crime, Serge Bastarde, marries and moves to Martinique. But he returns, his personal life in tatters. What follows is a madcap adventure which sees John striking deals with the Romanian 'mafia¡' while Serge rides an emotional roller coaster.
Song of the Road
by Cyrus StearnsIn Song of the Road, Tsarchen Losal Gyatso (1502-66), a tantric master of the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, weaves ecstatic poetry, song, and accounts of visionary experiences into a record of pilgrimage to central Tibet. Translated for the first time here, Tsarchen's work, a favorite of the Fifth Dalai Lama, brims with striking descriptions of encounters with the divine as well as lyrical portraits of Tibetan landscape. The literary flights of Song of the Road are anchored by Tsarchen's candid observations on the social and political climate of his day, including a rare example in Tibetan literature of open critique of religious power. Like the Japanese master Basho's famous Narrow Road to the Interior, written 150 years later, Tsarchen's travelogue contains a mixture of luminous prose and verse, rich with allusions. Traveling on horseback with a band of companions, Tsarchen visited some of the most renowned holy sites of the Tsang region, incluing Jonang, Tropu, Ngor, Shalu, and Gyantse. In his introduction and copious notes, Cyrus Stearns unearths the layers of meaning concealed in the text, excavating the history, legends, and lore associated with people and places encountered on the pilgrimage, revealing the spiritual as well as geographical topography of Tsarchen's journey.
Songlines and Fault Lines: Epic Walks of the Red Centre
by Glenn MorrisonVisitors to the Red Centre come looking for the real Australia, but find a place both beautiful and disturbing. There is wilderness, desire and artworks depicting an Aboriginal philosophy of home. But there is also the confusing countenance of the Australian frontier, a meeting place between black and white, ancient and modern. Songlines and Fault Lines explores the Red Centre on foot, through six remarkable stories that have shaped our nation. It follows Aboriginal Dreamtime ancestors along a songline and trudges with John McDouall Stuart as he crosses the continent, and walks the Finke River in the footsteps of anthropologist TGH Strehlow. It keeps pace with conservationist Arthur Groom as he reimagines the country's heart as tourist playground, ponders a philosophy of walking with British travel writer Bruce Chatwin, and then strolls the grog-troubled streets of Alice Springs with Eleanor Hogan.Retracing time-worn pathways and stories of Australia's centre, Glenn Morrison finds fresh answers to age-old queries.
Songs of the Baka and Other Discoveries: Travels after Sixty-Five
by Dennis James Barbara GrossmanAbandoning the comfort and security of a typical retirement, a couple travels and treks through the most isolated parts of the world.After their retirement, Dennis James and Barbara Grossman decide to travel where tour buses won’t and where the US government says "don’t,” incorporating trekking into their travels as a way to see untouched areas of the world considered inhospitable by many.Armed with a passport, an interest in non-Western and indigenous cultures, a spirit for adventure, and a sense of humor, they hike through the forests in the highlands of Papua New Guinea; visit the traditional hunter-gatherer Baka Pygmy community in Cameroon; stay with the cliff-dwelling Dogon people in Mali; explore Roman ruins in Algeria; meet a nervous mother rhino in Nepal; and witness bull-jumping, a coming-of-age ritual for young Hamer men in Ethiopia.In defiance of typical tourist travel, ignoring State Department warnings, and with a curiosity and hardiness that belies their ages, Dennis and Barbara choose to travel the roads not taken so frequently-to places like Cuba, Iran, Venezuela, and Gaza-seeking the truth behind the headlines and exploring the deeper questions about the local cultures they encounter. Why do these people cling to the art, sexual mores, economic and political hierarchies, and spiritualities that govern their lives? And how and why do they remain resistant to the pressures of globalization?A journey into the other sides of the world, Songs of the Baka and Other Discoveries puts aside preconceptions and combines the wisdom of age with the stamina of youth.
Sons of Italy in Massachusetts, The (Images of America)
by Anthony M. Sammarco Order of the Sons of Italy in MassachusettsThe Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in America was chartered in 1914 and is one of the oldest lodges in the United States. The lodge recently celebrated its centennial with a long list of events that extolled the preservation and promotion of Italian heritage and culture that has endured since its inception. Founded by Italian immigrants and continued by their descendants, the organization has seen local lodges and junior lodges spring up across the commonwealth with the mission to foster fraternal, social, and charitable work. The Sons of Italy encourages all eligible persons to join and assist in promoting national education, charitable fundraising, securing adequate laws for the benefit of its members, enriching Italian culture and heritage, and combating discrimination while protecting and upholding the positive image of people of Italian birth or descent.
Sorry, I'm British!: An Insider's Romp Through Britain from A to Z
by Ben Crystal Adam Russ Ed MclachlanThey're just across the pond but they're a strange bunch. Explore the oddities of the British psyche with this witty illustrated book. A perfect companion to British behavior, get to grips with everything from small-talk to superiority, from "the stiff upper lip" to hooliganism, from cricket to condiments, and curry to class. This hilarious A-Z guide will take you through the realm of all that's British - its culture, its institutions, its humor, and its people. Ben Crystal has worked in tv, film and theatre. He is author of several books on Shakespeare for Penguin. Adam Russ is an actor and writer who lives in London. Ed McLachlan's is an acclaimed British cartoonist.
Sotterley Plantation
by Jeanne K. PirtleSotterley Plantation, a National Historic Landmark on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County, is one of the oldest museums of its kind in the United States. Sotterley is the only Tidewater plantation in Maryland open to the public, with original and restored buildings on its nearly 100 beautiful acres. Sotterley's first owner purchased the property in 1699, and it was to become one of the largest tobacco plantations in the Chesapeake Tidewater region. The plantation's location on the Patuxent River made it desirable for shipping and trade but also made it vulnerable during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Sotterley Plantation declined with the end of the Civil War and slavery but was revived in the early 20th century. Life and culture at Sotterley Plantation was greatly shaped by both owners and workers. Family-owned for its entire significant history, Sotterley Plantation was opened to the public in 1961. Today, Sotterley Plantation is a destination for visitors looking to be reminded of a bygone era.
Soul Rider: Facing Fear and Finding Redemption on a Harley
by Carolyn FoxThis is the story of a woman who went on an incredible journey. Carolyn Fox was a single mother and lawyer haunted with grief and secrets, and facing her fiftieth birthday. So she decided to change her life by facing her fears: she bought a Harley, packed it with a sleeping bag and tent, and set out to ride through all fifty states-alone! Soul Rider is her gripping travel/journey memoir, written by a successful woman who realized she would have to make significant changes in the way she lived and thought, if she ever had a chance to find peace and wholeness. Soul Rider will inspire readers to:Believe they can improve the quality of their lives by stepping outside their comfort zonesFind the courage to ask for forgiveness - first by forgiving others, and then by forgiving themselvesRecognize that loneliness can be overcome, simply by being the first to say HelloLearn that it’s okay to admit failures, fears, and guilt. Stuff happens to everyone. Confront those things and discover how quickly personal empowerment flows.Along the way, Carolyn traveled alone but met colorful characters, received positive media attention, discovered who she was, and put more than 14,000 miles on her bike. She kept a journal of her adventures, and the result is Soul Rider.
Soul of Athens: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences (Soul of)
by Alex KingWe tried 1,000 places. And kept only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Athens. The &“Soul of&” collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.Each guide in the &“Soul of&” collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer - interviews with those who give the city its spirit - illustrations by a local artist
Soul of Barcelona: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences (Soul of)
by Fany Pechiodat Vincent MoustacheWe tried 1,000 places. And included only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Barcelona.&“The most joyful street in the world, the street where all the four seasons live together, the only street in the world that I wish would never end, rich in sounds, abundant in breezes, beautiful in its encounters: Barcelona's La Rambla.&” – Federico García Lorca Groove to jazz on Gaudi's rooftops, taste tapas prepared by a grandmother who is inspiring all the young Spanish chefs, discover how to get to a secret beach, sink your teeth into the ultimate churros, take a hot bath at a spa beneath the city … &“Soul of Barcelona&” brings together the 30 best experiences the city has to offer – which alone make it well worth the trip.Every guide in the &“Soul of&” collection includes:- the 30 best experiences a city has to offer- interviews with those who give the city its spirit- illustrations that capture the city's soul
Soul of Berlin: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences (Soul of)
by Thomas JonglezWe tried 1,000 places. And included only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Berlin.Going dancing at the world's smallest nightclub, an exquisite Asian art collection in a bunker, a cinema from the 1930s with a live orchestra, the best pizza in Berlin (and it's not the one you think), an ice-cream shop where they make the cones right in front of you, an exceptional culinary experience, going kayaking in Berlin while feeling like you're in Venice, the loveliest cycling routes and most beautiful beaches, the city's best clubs if you get turned away from Berghain ...The &‘Soul of' collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that's all about vagabonding around town, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.Created by Fany Péchiodat in collaboration with the publisher Thomas Jonglez, the series will continue to expand with new cities in 2021: Athens, Rome, New York …Every guide in the &‘Soul of' collection includes: – the 30 best experiences a city has to offer– interviews with those who give the city its spirit– original illustrations that capture the city's soul
Soul of Kyoto: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences (Soul of)
by Thierry TeyssierFor ten years, we tested and kept a list of Kyoto's most secret spots.Only 30 made the final cut.30 unique and exclusive experiences that reveal the soul of Kyoto.&“One afternoon in the space of a cherry tree in Kyoto, and here I am lifted to the highest heights of the intoxication of existing.&” – René DepestreDiscover the loveliest spot to picnic on the banks of the river without being harassed by eagles, have your own barbecue behind the fish market, attend a tea ceremony in a private home, meet the craftsman who has just revived the traditional Kyoto fan that had virtually disappeared for 50 years, head to a fishing village to discover the world's first itinerant hotel, push open the door to a bar hidden inside a temple, eat the best egg sandwich in town, go to the public baths to reconnect with a local ancestral tradition, taste the aguri mochi that started a thousand-year rivalry, or watch as a wood warehouse is transformed into an izakaya at nightfall ...Soul of Kyoto was written by Thierry Teyssier, a traveling hotelier who likes to choreograph his dreams, and those of his clients. Here, he orchestrates encounters, discoveries, and shared moments to trace for us the soul of a city as beautiful as it is inaccessible. The &‘Soul of' collection is a new approach to traveling that is all about wandering around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those looking to unlock the hidden doors of a city, find its pulse, and plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.
Soul of Los Angeles: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences (Soul of)
by Emilien Crespo*Soul of Los Angeles won a Gold medal in the Travel - Guidebook category at the Independent Publisher Book awards competition, USA, 2020&An Honorable Mention - 2020 Best travel guide of the year by the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA)* &“When people criticize LA, they are usually afraid of exploring, and probably too used to easy cities where you don't have to fight to find beautiful things&” - MobyAccess a secret Malibu beach, relax at a gigantic Korean spa open 24/7, watch Tarantino's movie collection, eat your burger the Californian way, meditate at Elvis and George Harrison's peaceful getaway, shop a vinyl and a vintage dress in the same spot.Soul of Los Angeles was written by Emilien Crespo, a writer and entrepreneur that has lived and explored Los Angeles for a decade. He carefully picked the gems that make him love Los Angeles. To bring them to life, he worked with two immigrant residents, the Spanish photographer Pia Riverola and the French illustrator Clara Mari.The &“Soul of&” collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul. Each guide in the &“Soul of&” collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer - interviews with those who give the city its spirit- illustrations by a local artist
Soul of Marrakesh: A guide to 30 exceptional experiences (Soul of)
by Zohar Benjelloun Fabrice Nadjari&‘If you let yourself fall under the spell of Marrakech, everywhere else in the world will seem boring' (Juan Goytisolo, Spanish writer and poet) Step inside Yves St Laurent's private library, drink the best orange juice in the legendary Jamaa el-Fna square, stay with some renowned traditional gnawa musicians, feast on the medina's most eco-friendly tagine, while away a few days in a hotel hidden in a palm grove that's also a rare bird sanctuary, discover the secret museum where everything is for sale … The authors of Soul of Marrakech, Zohar Benjelloun and Fabrice Nadjari, are passionate about Morocco. They've explored every corner of the fascinating city of Marrakech to provide readers with the most exciting and unexpected experiences.The &‘Soul of' collection is a new approach to the art of travel that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters and unforgettable experiences. Guidebooks that unlock the hidden doors of a city, capture its essence and delve into every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.Each guide in the &‘Soul of' collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer- interviews with those who give the city its spirit- original illustrations that capture the city's soul
Soul of New York: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences (Soul of)
by Tarajia Morrell&“Quite simply, I was in love with New York. I do not mean &‘love' in any colloquial way, I mean that I was in love with the city, the way you love the first person who ever touches you and you never love anyone quite that way again.&” – Joan DidionThe Lilliputian hotel room, once slept in by sailors, now perfect for the solo traveler; the cinema that restores Golden Age glamor to the movie-going experience; the modern pharmacist who will cure your cold (or hangover) with a tonic; the spot to sip a Manhattan while gazing at pictures by Warhol and Basquiat; the market that offers a true slice of the Lower East Side; the high end burger and the hidden one; the pizza place that created a neighborhood; the surf town a subway away.Soul of New York is written by Tarajia Morrell, journalist and native New Yorker, and produced by Fany Péchiodat, founder of My Little Paris, the influential newsletter-cum-lifestyle brand. To bring this travel guide to life, Tarajia worked along with the talented photographer Liz Barclay & illustrator Abbie Zuidema.The &“Soul of&” collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that's all about vagabonding around town, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul. Created by Fany Péchiodat in collaboration with the publisher Thomas Jonglez, the collection will continue to expand with new cities in 2020 and 2021: Rome, Venice, Barcelona, Bali ...Every guide in the &“Soul of&” collection includes:- the 30 best experiences a city has to offer- interviews with those who give the city its spirit- original illustrations that capture the city's soul
Soul of Rome: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences (Soul of)
by Carolina VincentiEvery guide in the &“Soul of&” collection includes:- the 30 best experiences a city has to offer - interviews with those who give the city its spirit- illustrations that capture the city's soul