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Spain's position on Europe's southwestern corner has exposed it to cultural, political and actual winds blowing from all quadrants. Africa lies a mere nine miles to the south. The Mediterranean connects it to the civilisational currents of Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians and Byzantines as well as the Arabic lands of the Near East. Hordes from the Russian steppes were amongst the first to arrive. They would be followed by Visigoths, Arabs, Napoleonic armies and many more invaders and immigrants.

Jean-Paul and Marie Desrosiers are two French natives living in North America. Their approach to language learning is unique in that it prioritizes cultural awareness. Their in-depth knowledge of French culture will equip you to succeed in your language journey, even if you failed at every other language book before. What, better than food, can introduce you to French culture?

With the coming of the first decade of the 21st century, One Place de l'Eglise had become rather derelict. The roof leaked, the mortar in the ancient walls was crumbling; a fertilizer bag stuffed a broken window. There was no electricity to speak of; the plumbing was a lead pipe in one room; the cellar doors had rotted. And there it stood. Shutters and doors firmly locked, the villagers of Causses-et-Veyran passing by to the church next door. Then, an impoverished—in his mind at any rate—Londoner and his wife went a little crazy and bought it. It was love at first sight.

The road to true contentment is a chosen journey. Our enjoyment of life expands and deepens based on being courageously open to possibility and tenaciously becoming fully human. Living mindfully in the present steadies us as we pursue true contentment and live peacefully in our everyday, engaging with love, openness, presence, and kindness. With the story of how she arrived at her cottage home, which she calls Le Papillon (The Butterfly), Shannon Ables focuses on understanding ourselves and the world, and on living everyday with true contentment.

The audio journey accompanies you through the unique mountain region in the heart of Europe with its secluded valleys, idyllic mountain villages and charming towns in where tradition and culture are cultivated.

Die Hörreise begleitet Sie durch die einzigartige Bergregion im Herzen Europas mit ihren abgeschiedenen Tälern, idyllischen Bergdörfern und charmanten Städten in denen Tradition und Kultur gepflegt werden.

In diesem Hörbuch wird Ihnen die schöne Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau vorgestellt und Ihnen ein Städtetrip somit fast unumgänglich gemacht. Freiburg ist die Stadt im Süden von Deutschland mit den meisten verzeichneten Sonnenstunden und hat viele interessante Fakten, die Ihnen hier nähergebracht werden und Sie neugierig darauf machen, selbst durch die kleinen Gassen zu schlendern und Freiburg auf eigene Faust zu erkunden.

Sie erfahren, wie Sie Amrum entdecken können. Sie brauchen im Urlaub keine Partys, Discos, Designerläden und Golfplätze? Sie wollen frische Luft, Meer, Sand, Wald und Heide und möchten abends nach einem Tag in der wunderschönen Natur müde in Ihr Bett sinken und fantastisch schlafen? Dann sind Sie auf der Insel Amrum, der heimlichen Inselkönigin in der Nordsee, genau richtig. Regentage; Sonnentage, alles hat seinen Reiz.

Like many before her, Maria Lagana has come to Hollywood to outrun her past. Born in Rome, where every Sunday her father took her to the cinema instead of church, Maria immigrates with her mother to Los Angeles after a childhood transgression leads to her father's arrest. Fifteen years later, on the eve of America's entry into World War II, Maria is an associate producer at Mercury Pictures, trying to keep her personal and professional lives from falling apart.

Die grünen und kargen Highlands, in denen einst Helden wie Rob Roy Geschichte geschrieben haben, sind der Ursprung keltischer Mythen und Sagen. Geheimnisvolle Seen, stolze Burgen und kleine Dörfer erzählen von vergangenen Jahrhunderten.

Emilia, an artist, arrives in Rome alone. What was supposed to be a romantic trip has, with the sudden end of her relationship, become a solitary one. Six days lie ahead. She wanders the streets, surrendering herself to the music, food and beauty of the city. But when she meets John, an American living out a seemingly idyllic existence in Rome, their instant connection challenges how she sees her past, her family and herself.

A multi-faceted audio journey across the land of 1000 lakes, endless forests and historical places. A midsummer night's dream in the very north of Europe. Helsinki, Turku, Uusikaupunki, Rauma, Yyteri, Vanha Vaasa, Kokkola, Oulu, Pallas-Ounastunturi, Lemmenjoki, Siida, Inari Lake, Napapiiri, Rovaniemi, Nurmes, Olavinlinna, Saimaa Lake, Porvoo.

The verdant and barren Highlands, where history was once made by heroes like Rob Roy, are the origin of Celtic myths and sagas. Mysterious lakes, proud castles and small villages tell of past centuries.

Eine facettenreiche Hörreise über das Land der 1000 Seen, endloser Wälder und historischer Orte. Ein Sommernachtstraum ganz im Norden Europas. Helsinki, Turku, Uusikaupunki, Rauma, Yyteri, Vanha Vaasa, Kokkola, Oulu, Pallas-Ounastunturi, Lemmenjoki, Siida, Inari See, Napapiiri, Rovaniemi, Nurmes, Olavinlinna, Saimaa See, Porvoo.

Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the violent sea-faring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf. When the Northern sea wolves attack for the second year, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, on a mission across the Whale Road to persuade the king of Rogaland into an alliance. But Runolf and Hunlaf have other plans.

It is now three months since Victor and Marigold moved to the mountain village of Meli, developing new friendships and marking their life-changing move with a traditional house blessing ceremony. Victor integrates into village life and improves his language skills by helping out at the local taverna, after sanitizing the place to his exacting hygiene standards. Barry's budding romance with Cynthia continues apace, whilst Marigold turns to a spot of matchmaking, arranging a dinner party for Meli's eligible bachelors and her best friend Geraldine who is over for a visit. 

The magic of Liguria is based on the contrast between the narrow Mediterranean coastline and the steep, barren mountains. Whether you hike this charming landscape or explore it by train or ship, Liguria is a dream of romance and beauty: Genoa, Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Portovenere.

Der Zauber von Ligurien gründet auf dem Kontrast zwischen dem schmalen mediterranen Küstensaum und dem steil abfallenden kargen Bergland. Ob man diese reizvolle Landschaft erwandert oder mit Bahn oder Schiff erkundet, Ligurien ist ein Traum von Romantik und Schönheit: Genua, Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Portovenere.

The Acclaimed International Bestseller “It is impossible to do justice to the beauty of Returning Light. The whole book is a poem.” — New York Times Book Review By the lighthouse keeper on the remote, otherworldly Irish island of Skellig Michael, a "profound memoir about the importance of...

A gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB The launch of a new series inspired by Sherlock Holmes. A murder investigation brings together two unlikely allies in a race to uncover a shadowy international conspiracy. Professor Hans Rekke: born into a...

"Es gibt nichts Langweiligeres auf dieser Erde als die Lektüre einer italienischen Reisebeschreibung", warnt Heinrich Heine und verspricht, sie dadurch "einigermaßen erträglich zu machen, dass er von Italien selbst so wenig als möglich darin redet". So sind "Die Bäder von Lucca" eher bissige Anekdoten über die geistigen und politischen Zustände im Deutschland des frühen 19. Jahrhunderts. Obwohl Heine in der Restaurationszeit verboten wurde, waren seine Reisebilder und Gedichte so erfolgreich, dass er als freier Schriftsteller im Pariser Exil leben konnte.

When Jack Hitt set out to walk the 500 miles from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, he submitted to the rigorous traditions of Europe's oldest form of packaged tour, a pilgrimage that has been walked by millions in the history of Christendom. Off the Road is an unforgettable exploration of the sites that people believe God once touched.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A lyrical and evocative collection of personal stories from the author of Under the Tuscan Sun, in which the queen of wanderlust reflects on the comforts of home. “Personal, warm, and lovely . . . a charming read. The book feels like a warm conversation with your...

Eden's ready for a new start, putting the past behind her. But others have their own ideas of what's best for her . . . The all-absorbing, life-affirming new novel from the bestselling author of THREE WEDDINGS AND A PROPOSAL and THE MISSING WIFE. 'Do I rejoice when a new Sheila O'Flanagan book...

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Iași, Romania. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide.

When our hero, Victor, needs a pseudonym to avoid embarrassing his wife after deciding to pen a book about up-sticking to Greece, he dusts off his original name of V.D. Bucket, the name he was stuck with after being abandoned in a bucket as a baby. As Victor adapts to his adopted homeland, he battles an obsession with the exacting hygiene standards he demanded during his illustrious career as a public health inspector against the rather less exacting standards of rural Greece. His attempts to master the complexities of the language lead to a number of embarrassing misunderstandings.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? Greater Than a Tourist- Zakynthos Island, Zante, Greece by Senka Lazarevic Reynolds offers the inside scoop on Zakynthos Island. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

What do the Greek myths mean to us today? It's now a golden age for these tales – they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what's the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera and Pandora? Were these stories ever meant for children? And what's to be seen now at the places where heroes fought and gods once quarrelled?

I Knew This Place by John MacKenna is a collection of 28 of his radio essays from RTE's radio program Sunday Miscellany. The radio essays in this collection were described by The Irish Times as "enchantments woven with rich and intimate language, snapshots of lives lived, and days passed, distinctly Irish and yet utterly universal". This audiobook will carry you through three decades of life in the small Irish town of Castledermot and beyond. It offers strong stories and a depth of reflection that provides comfort, questions, and laughter.

Mary and Patrick's dream was to live in London, have 2.4 children, the nice house, the successful jobs. But life had other plans, and in one traumatic year that all came crashing down. Bruised and battered, Mary finds herself pulled towards Cornwall and dreams of St George's Island, where she spent halcyon childhood summers. So, when an opportunity arises to become tenants if they renovate the old Island House, they grab it with both hands.

Im Jahr 2006, als sich die Welt noch ohne Smartphones und Navi drehte, unternahm der Autor, damals mittelloser Student in Berlin, eine knapp dreiwöchige, 2400 km lange Radreise von seinem ostsächsischen Heimatdorf über die Alpen und durch Südfrankreich bis an den Atlantik. Gewappnet mit Straßenkarte, Kompass, einem Zelt und wenig Geld kämpft er sich anfangs über Feld- und Waldwege durch Deutschland. Wie soll er so bis nach Westfrankreich kommen?

Part sporting travelogue, part political history, (Just as Well) It's Not About the Bike follows journalist Chris Atkin's 1,300 km cycle from Valencia to Gibraltar. En route, he travels through Spain’s most picturesque towns. And Benidorm. Along the way, he learns about the region’s history, from the time four hydrogen bombs fell over Spain to the politician who shot General Franco’s daughter in the bottom yet rose to become one of the country’s most powerful men. While riding across Spain, Chris also meets an array of eccentric characters.

A Waterstones Best History Book of the Year The bestselling history of the North of England as told through the lives of its inhabitants. ‘Entertaining’ The Times ‘Definitive’ The Mirror ‘Highly readable’ Financial Times A work of unrivalled scale and ambition, Northerners is the...

“This one brims with magic... An absolute page-turner and joy to read!— Jane Green, New York Times bestselling author A surprising astrology reading sends Natasha Sizlo—divorced, broke, freshly heartbroken, and reeling from her father’s death—on an unexpected but magical journey to...

22 BBC radio programmes celebrating the great outdoors, introduced by Harriet Noble Spending time in nature is good for both our bodies and minds - but with our hectic lives (not to mention the unreliable British weather), it can be hard to get outside as much as we'd like. But fear not: we've...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'We shall therefore confine our walk to Central London where people meet on business during the day, and to West London where they meet for pleasure at night. If you will walk about the first City in the British Empire arm in arm with Merriman-Labor, you are sure to...

With travel tips and culture in our guidebook written by a local, it is never too late to visit Cremona. Greater Than a Tourist: Cremona, Lombardia Region, Italy by author Selene Aroldi offers the inside scoop on the city of violins. This guidebook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural and culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide.

Eine seltsame Verlobungsfeier in Gardone, ein Brautpaar, welches jegliche Anzeichen gegenseitiger Zuneigung vermissen lässt, der plötzlich auftauchende, verloren geglaubte Liebhaber, eine abenteuerliche Fahrt über den sturmgepeitschten Gardasee, die freundliche Aufnahme im Fischerdorf San Vigilio: All das endet – wie es sich für eine richtige Liebesgeschichte gehört – mit einer fröhlichen Hochzeit.

Mit SUP-Board und Laufschuhen die Elbe hinunter: Erlebnisbericht einer einzigartigen Reise. Sie sind Extremsportler, wie sie im Buche stehen: Philipp Jordan läuft gerne mal 100 Kilometer am Tag, Timm Kruse paddelt mit dem SUP nach Feierabend von Kiel nach Lübeck. Jetzt haben sie gemeinsam die Elbe bezwungen, der eine an Land, der andere auf dem Fluss. Jeden Tag legten sie mindestens eine Marathon-Strecke zurück und trafen sich abends am Lagerfeuer, um sich über ihre Erlebnisse und schmerzenden Füße auszutauschen.

Budapest has always been an important place. Almost at the centre of Europe, it is at the crossroads of geographical regions and of civilizations, at the intersection of ancient trade routes. Mountains that gradually slope into gentle hills converge on a great river, the Danube, and the regions...

Discover the world’s most popular travel destination. Descend a glowing staircase to a wine cave filled with millions of bottles of champagne. Learn about women who changed the world, from the Grande Dame of Champagne who couldn’t vote, yet built an empire, to La Mère (Mother) Brazier, whose restaurants set new culinary standards. Learn about food that doesn’t compromise flavor or health. Flavour with Benefits: France will inspire you to plan the trip of your dreams and indulge in flavors that deliver a pleasant surprise.