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No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. This course covers European and Latin American...

One of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of the twenty-first century: the story of the world’s most prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser. In this spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, the best-selling author of The Stranger in the Woods brings us into...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. This course covers European and Latin American...

Greater Than a Tourist - Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain by Gabi Garzon offers the inside scoop on Sevilla. Although there's nothing wrong with traveling like a tourist, this audiobook will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination....

Winner of the Audie Award 2022 for Best History/Biography Audiobook. Earphones Award Winner 2021. A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander - Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish - explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare. Narrated by Sam Heughan...

More than 40,000 listeners have enjoyed this story on cassette. Now anyone who's ever dreamed of getting away from it all can enjoy the charms and challenges of A Year in Provence on CD! Peter Mayle and his wife had been to Provence as tourists. They had dreamed of one day trading the long, gray...

Notes from a Small Island After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to move his wife and kids back to his homeland of the United States. But not before taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take your Italian to the next level with Paul...

Read by the author. An extraordinary journey that uncovers historical secrets about England’s forgotten Queen. From Alice Loxton, author of the acclaimed bestseller Eighteen. ‘Alice Loxton is the star of her generation’ – Dan Snow, historian and host of History Hit ‘I loved this...

Five hundred years before Columbus, a Viking woman named Gudrid sailed off the edge of the known world. She landed in the New World and lived there for three years, giving birth to a baby before sailing home. Or so the Icelandic sagas say. Even after archaeologists found a Viking longhouse in...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take your French to the next level with Paul...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The beloved memoir of self-discovery set against the spectacular Tuscan countryside that inspired the major motion picture starring Diane Lane—now in a twentieth-anniversary edition featuring a new afterword “This beautifully written memoir about taking...

A loving and hilarious—if occasionally spiky—valentine to Bill Bryson’s adopted country, Great Britain. Prepare for total joy and multiple episodes of unseemly laughter. Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land. The...

Tourists, armchair travelers, and historians will all delight in this fluid narrative that can be read straight through, dipped into over time, or used as a reference guide to each period in Sicily's fascinating tale....

“Massive, beautiful . . . unquestionably some of the best writing on Spain [and] the best that Mr. Michener has ever done on any subject.”—The Wall Street Journal Spain is an immemorial land like no other, one that James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author and celebrated...

Bill Bryson is an unabashed Anglophile who, through a mistake of history, happened to be born and bred in Iowa. Righting that error, he spent 20 years in England before deciding to repatriate. This was partly to let his wife and children experience life in Bryson's homeland - and partly because...

On the night of 14/15 April 1912, a supposedly unsinkable ship, the largest and most luxurious vessel in the world at the time, collided with an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage. Of the 2,208 people on board, only 712 were saved. The rest either drowned or froze to death. How could this...

Arabian Sands is Wilfred Thesiger’s stunning account of five years spent crossing the Arabian Peninsula by foot and on camels, with nomadic Bedouin tribesmen as guides....

When Peter Mayle and his wife traded England's long, gray winters and damp summers for life in southern France, they entered an enchanting, wonderful, sometimes bewildering world. Now, share their adventures, pleasures, and frustrations: the joys and occasional hazards of wining and dining in...

When she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disneyland but Denmark...

“You can almost taste the food in Bill Buford’s Dirt, an engrossing, beautifully written memoir about his life as a cook in France.” —The Wall Street Journal What does it take to master French cooking? This is the question that drives Bill Buford to abandon his perfectly happy life in...

Best-selling author Giles Tremlett traverses the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible primer for visitors, curious listeners and hispanophiles....

AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A vivid and enthralling account of the historical and cultural events that defined Budapest, a unique city in the heart of Europe, on the fault line between East and West—from the critically acclaimed author of Lenin “A compelling portrait of one of...

Make time for the things that really matter in life. Find balance and happiness in your daily life, the Scandinavian way, with The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness! There's a reason Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden consistently rank as the top 5 happiest countries on earth! Find out...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Provence, 1970, a lively, dramatic account of the rise of French “nouvelle cuisine,” and the renegade chefs of the 1960s and 70s who revolutionized modern cooking. In The Secret History of French Cooking, Luke Barr takes readers inside the...

What does it mean to live between two cities—and between two ways of seeing the world? In London and Hong Kong: Living Between Two Cities, Siu Lun Yuen offers a thoughtful and deeply personal reflection on two of the world’s most iconic urban centres. This is not simply a book about geography, architecture, or cultural difference. It is a book about what cities do to us—how they shape our habits, emotions, identity, memory, and sense of belonging. London and Hong Kong are both global cities, yet they speak in very different voices. One feels spacious, restrained, and layered with ...

The List: 150+ Exquisitely Charming Places to Stay in the Dordogne, Charente, Languedoc & Provence France (2026 Edition) invites you to experience southern France. From sun-drenched Provençal villages to medieval Dordogne towns, this guide celebrates authentic accommodations—charming inns, countryside B&Bs, boutique hotels, villas, historic châteaux, rural gîtes & self-catering—that let you slow down and truly inhabit the landscape. Each property has been selected for its character, atmosphere, and sense of place, turning your stay into a memorable part of the journey. Available in ...

TOURING SWITZERLAND BY TRAIN: THE ULTIMATE SWITZERLAND TRAVEL GUIDE WITH SCENIC RAIL JOURNEYS AND EASY ITINERARIES Discover the easiest, most beautiful way to explore Switzerland — by train. Dreaming of Switzerland — but unsure how to plan it without expensive tours, mountain driving, or complicated logistics? Touring Switzerland by Train shows you how to explore the country independently using one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world. Switzerland’s superb trains, welcoming hospitality culture, and well-connected towns make it one of the easiest countries in ...

An illustrated guide to Romandy, the elegant French-speaking region of western Switzerland. The journey typically begins in Geneva, a hub of diplomacy and luxury defined by the iconic Jet d’Eau. To the east lies Lausanne, the "Olympic Capital," where a medieval Old Town tumbles down to the vibrant lakeside shores of Ouchy. Nearby, the Swiss Riviera features Montreux—home to the legendary Jazz Festival and the photogenic Château de Chillon—and the UNESCO-listed Lavaux Vineyards, where terraced slopes produce world-class wines. Inland, the Canton of Fribourg offers a fairytale ...

Thinking about moving to Portugal but unsure where to start? Every year, thousands of Americans are relocating to Portugal in search of a better quality of life, lower cost of living, beautiful landscapes, and a slower, more balanced lifestyle. From the vibrant streets of Lisbon to the sunny beaches of the Algarve and the charming towns of the Silver Coast, Portugal has quickly become one of the most desirable destinations in Europe for Americans looking to start a new chapter abroad. But relocating to another country can feel overwhelming. Visa applications, residency permits, housing, ...

An inventive new look at the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home. Acclaimed author and journalist Brian Groom reveals the colourful and often-contested history of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have...

Memoir; life in Italy, grief and healing, women’s midlife memoir, expat life, Irish humor, found family, starting again, loss and love, Italy memoir, solo travel. Read as standalone, but better as part of the series. Welcome back to Casa Anam Cara — where the Italian countryside is beautiful, the guests unpredictable, and the bureaucracy remains undefeated. Rosie’s life in Italy continues with hosting fabulous midlife crisis retreats for women and writers, garden chaos, and a revolving door of creative visitors. Between unexpected animals who move in uninvited, magic holy doors, the ...

Dreaming of a new life in Portugal? Over the past decade, Portugal has become one of the most attractive destinations in the world for Americans seeking a better quality of life. With its sunny climate, stunning coastline, safe cities, and lower cost of living, it’s no surprise that thousands of Americans are making the move. But relocating to another country can feel overwhelming. How do visas work? Where should you live? How much does it actually cost? And what does everyday life in Portugal really look like? Moving to Portugal: The 2026 Guide for Americans is a practical, ...

El autor elige un puñado de ciudades donde se refleja la variedad de paisajes y la huella de la historia como en pocos sitios. Córdoba, Santiago, Toledo, Cáceres, Salamanca, Ibiza o Mérida, entre otras.

Diez recorridos diferentes por Madrid de la mano de una de sus mayores conocedoras. No es una guía ni se pretende exhaustiva. Es personal y única.

Join acclaimed travel writer and incurably curious hiker Tom Chesshyre in this celebration of the Peak District, Britain’s first National Park, on its 75th anniversary 'Funny, fair and honest, and effortlessly readable' Matthew Parris In the heart of England lies a fascinating landscape of...

The Passport Diaries emerged from a simple observation: the gap between aspirational travel content and the practical reality of navigating a foreign city. This guide helps you move beyond highlight reels of perfectly lit cafés, buttery croissants and sunset views of the Seine. Learn how to purchase a Paris metro ticket, avoid tourist traps, find local dining spots, and navigate cultural nuances that can make or break your experience. From major landmarks to quiet Parisian neighborhood walks, this guide provides the practical scaffolding to explore Paris confidently, with all its beauty, ...

Nestled in the Caucasus Mountains at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia plays a geopolitical role far greater than its size would suggest. Its strategic location has been both a blessing and a curse, however. Once a battlefield of the Christian and Muslim worlds, today it is caught between its EU aspirations and its location in Russia’s backyard.