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A lonely terraforming AI is delighted when a spacecraft unexpectedly makes an emergency landing on his planet. Hoping that the mysterious woman aboard might want to stay, he strives to be the best host in the universe.

WINNER OF THE ARTHUR ROSS BOOK AWARD FROM THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS ACCLAIMED AS ONE OF THE YEAR’S 10 BEST BOOKS BY THE WASHINGTON POST 12 ESSENTIAL NONFICTION BOOKS BY THE NEW YORKER 100 NOTABLE BOOKS BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOKS BY THE ECONOMIST, FOREIGN AFFAIRS...

Brought to you by Penguin. Based on the No 1 hit podcast 'The Lazarus Heist' 'You'll never see North Korea the same way again' Oliver Bullough, Sunday Times bestselling author of Moneyland 'One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I've ever heard, told by one of the UK's best tech...

THE BIBLE OF FLÂNEURS. A MUST-READ FOR TRAVELERS AND PARIS LOVERS. A man walks the streets of Paris, alone and without a destination. He travels long avenues of great buildings, loses himself in the crowds at the Grands Magasins. Wrapped up in a black overcoat, he wanders the city restlessly. But what is he looking for? Where is he going? This book teaches you how lose yourself in the city: it contains stories of promenades and urban adventures, stories of dandies and flâneurs… It contains information regarding characters, authors and artists who have wandered the streets of Paris. By ...

TRAVELLING TO WORK is the third volume of Michael Palin's widely acclaimed diaries. After the Python years and a decade of filming, writing and acting, Palin's career takes an unexpected direction into travel, which will shape his working life for the next 25 years. Yet, as the diaries reveal...

SHEDER Rome is the No B.S. guide for what to See, Hear, Eat, Drink, Experience and where to Relax in Rome, Italy. It’s purpose is to give you what you need, when you need it, while making sure you are well prepared yet not overloaded with unnecessary factoids that distract you from what’s important: Getting out there! What you’ll find inside SHEDER ROME: What to See from ruins, cenotes and giant turtles oh my! Your Cancun bucket list starts here What to Hear, feasting is for the ears as well, and Cancun has a vibrant music and arts culture, if you know where to look The best places to...

Michael Palin's bestselling diaries of the 1980s. After a live performance at the Hollywood Bowl, The Pythons made their last performance together in 1983 in the hugely successful MONTY PYTHON'S MEANING OF LIFE. Writing and acting in films and television then took over much of Michael's life...

SHEDER London is the No B.S. guide for what to See, Hear, Eat, Drink, Experience and where to Relax in London, United Kingdom. It’s purpose is to give you what you need, when you need it, while making sure you are well prepared yet not overloaded with unnecessary factoids that distract you from what’s important: Getting out there!

A crew of three, led by Captain Jack Spender, have been searching the galaxy for an inhabitable home for the remaining population of their own dying planet. After more than one disappointment, they discover a lush and lovely planet that appears to be the answer to all their hopes. But the planet is mysteriously empty of life, save one vibrant and lovely girl. Young Jack Spender is immediately taken with young Chloe, and she with him. Slowly the reason for her survival emerges, and the hatred which once destroyed all life on her planet threatens the lives of the crew. Spender must race ...

Brought to you by Penguin. *DETECTIVE HOLE IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES* Harry is on a special mission. Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok. The Norwegian ambassador has been found dead in a seedy motel room, and Harry has been sent to investigate. It's clear that the...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Beach by Alex Garland, read by Alfie Allen. The classic story of paradise found - and lost. Richard lands in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia. In Thailand, he is given a map promising an unknown island, a secluded...

A celebration of the beauty, history, and culture of America's National Parks The USA's national parks truly are places of wonder: staggering landscapes of jaw-dropping dimensions and incredible diversity where you can stand on the very edge of civilization. They are the earth's breathing spaces...

From the dazzling spectacle of Day of the Dead to the enduring legacy of Frida Kahlo, ¡Viva Mexico! explores the people, places and cultural traditions that define this vibrant country. You’ll discover how Mexican food, festivals, music and family all play a part in shaping modern Mexican...

A Southeast Asia traveler writer and photographer presents 11 of his favorite towns and cities for retirement, long term residency, or just plain party hearty visiting! Save yourself lots of money and months of laborious research, its' all here in entertaining, informative text and striking photographs which convey a real sense of place for each location. No need to win the lottery! Time in Southeast Asia is what you need! Thailand, Cambodia, Bali, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, even India! All here in one "we lived here, and you'd love it here also, here is why" inexpensive book! ...

SHEDER Cancun is the No B.S. guide for what to See, Hear, Eat, Drink, Experience and where to Relax in Cancun, Mexico. It’s purpose is to give you what you need, when you need it, while making sure you are well prepared yet not overloaded with unnecessary factoids that distract you from what’s important: getting out there! What you’ll find inside SHEDER Cancun: What to See from ruins, cenotes and giant turtles oh my! Your Cancun bucket list starts here What to Hear, feasting is for the ears as well, and Cancun has a vibrant music and arts culture, if you know where to look The best ...

Cambodia is the new Thailand! Cambodia is the hottest new country in Southeast Asia! Beautiful beaches, coastlines, magnificent temples, a wonderfully cheap cost of comfortable living, friendly people and beautiful women looking for a better life; all await you! With Thailand caught up in an endless cycle of military coups, rising prices, and worst of all, rising unfriendliness towards low budget tourism, more and more travelers are heading first to Cambodia! Written especially for those interested in Cambodia's beautiful,friendly,and available women; this is also a comprehensive, very ...

When Michael Palin was researching for his novel HEMINGWAY'S CHAIR his interest was stimulated by Hemingway's appetite for travel and 'Papa's' evocations of the places he knew. Hemingway remains a compelling figure, and Palin's goal was to revisit Hemingway's world. This book includes the...

Journey from fantasy mountains to super-cities, through piratical seas and across space without missing any must-see sights – or putting a foot wrong with the locals! Whether you’re Lord of the shoestring-budget or Luxe Skywalker – Notes from Small Planets is your pastiche passport through...

In this new poetry collection, Sunil Sharma aptly describes the intersection where two worlds converge as the majestic wonders of nature become artificially entwined ever more tightly with modern civilization. These dualistic energies are keenly observed when Sharma points to a scene of children playing innocently in the snow as the adults around them have their attention sucked into smartphones. Whether these Toronto-based reflections are illustrating trails that cut through the wintry woods, flocks of geese soaring overhead, theatric pulses of a cosmic skyline, the symphonic sounds of ...

At Luminous Starlight, we are deeply committed to fostering a vibrant community of adventurers, dreamers, and book lovers who share a common passion for exploring the world. It is this shared enthusiasm that has inspired us to create this book—a celebration of the boundless beauty and diversity of our planet. Together, with the insights and experiences of our dedicated authors, travelers, and contributors, we’ve meticulously compiled an unforgettable collection of the 50 must-visit destinations on Earth. Each location featured in this book has been selected not only for its stunning ...