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At age 22, Charlie Walker left home in search of adventure. Fleeing the boredom that comes with comfort, he set off on a secondhand bicycle. The aim was simple: to pedal to the furthest point in each of Europe, Asia, and Africa. He didn’t train or plan. He just started. The journey was an escape from an unremarkable existence, a pursuit of hardship, and a chance to shed the complacency of middle England. From the brutality of winter on the Tibetan plateau, to the claustrophobia of the Southeast Asian jungle, the quest provided Charlie with ample opportunity to test his mettle.

In the small, Southern town of Wesleyan, Georgia, where the air smells of red clay and sea salt, Margaret Elliot has lived a seemingly charmed life—until the recent loss of her beloved husband. Since then, Margaret has been seeing visions of her Aunt Edith, the indomitable woman who raised her after her parents died when she was a baby. As these mysterious and undeniable visitations continue, Margaret becomes convinced that Aunt Edith is trying to tell her something important.

Ageing as a runner is no joke. Paul Tonkinson discovers that in running, as in life, you are gradually overtaken by a stream of young people wearing clothes you couldn't get into and in shoes you don't recognize. He observes that your relationship with running changes – you no longer run as fast as you can, you run as fast as your body can handle, which is slow. So, embrace it. Why not the toughest footrace on earth? The Marathon Des Sables, a week-long, 250 km self-sufficient sweat fest across the Sahara Desert. What could possibly go wrong?

In an era of fake news and new fault lines in global politics, millions of listeners turn to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme each morning to help them make sense of the world around them. The first ever book from the iconic programme marks 60 years of programming with 60 world-changing stories. Covering everything from the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Anti-Apartheid Movement to the emergence of Brit Art and space exploration, artificial intelligence and machine learning, Today explores events as they happened and reveals how they changed the world around us.

The Weeping Sands is a captivating historical saga interweaving four tales of love and loss through four centuries in the life of Baron Hill, Anglesey’s ancestral mansion. Jenna Shaw, 32, children`s TV presenter, is invited to take part in a TV show exploring her ancestry, a quest which will take her, ultimately, to the ruined mansion of Baron Hill, in Beaumaris, Anglesey. 350 years earlier, Thomas Cheadle, despised for his affair with Lady Anne Bulkeley, and blamed for the death of her husband, prepares to play his part as the Civil War reaches Wales. Isobel Harcourt, recovering from a ...

In "Divine Verses: A Poetic Journey Through the Bible" by Emily Grace Shepherd, the timeless words of the Bible come alive through the artistry of poetry. This captivating collection of poems delves into the heart of Scripture, offering a unique perspective on ten profound themes that touch the essence of the human experience. 1. Hope and Encouragement: Discover verses that breathe hope into weary souls, providing the strength to persevere through life's challenges. 2. Strength and Perseverance: Journey through poetic expressions of inner fortitude and the resilience that guides us through ...

So far the Caveman Kids have had nearly everything nature has thrown at them except the Wall of Sand. This time they are crouched under the mammoth skins as the day turns to night and the howling wind tries to cover them with sand. The sand creeps through all the gaps and holes in the mammoth skins and where they are tightly wrapped around each other the sand still manages to get in. When the wind dies down and the Sun comes out they crawl out from under the Skins to a completely changed landscape. This is the 11th book in the series and so far the caveman kids have survived the Wall of ...

I invite you to embark on a journey through the pages of this story. Shelly-Anne finds herself here, questioning everything she thought she knew as she sits, pondering all that has happened over the past few months, which has ushered in a new era. She makes a connection with Henri-Joseph, then has to say goodbye, and hopes they will reconnect. Being back on home soil again, but still feeling unsettled, as she watches her friends put down new roots and move on with their lives. In contrast, she waits to reconnect with the man she loves. She miraculously reconnects with Henri-Joseph but is ...

This is the 13th book in the caveman Kid series In this book they return to the old cave where it all started but they see another clan living in the cave, so they march boldly up the track to the cave so everybody can see them coming. They make friends with the new Clan and they have their evening storytelling session around the fireplace. They all take turns even the caveman kids say their version of their stories as well as the Grandpa's and the fire starters The caveman kids learn the best way to fight lions and leopards as well as to start fires. Grandpa just hope they will remember it...

“Scribbles on Sand” is a poignant anthology of poems and haikus, adorned with tender crayon illustrations. This book is the result of a decade-long journey through life’s intricate tapestry, exploring love, longing, the healing of sorrow, the heartache of breakups, and the pain of losing dear ones. It’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, offering solace and hope in times of despair.The verses resonate with the rhythm of life itself, making “Scribbles on Sand” a comforting companion for anyone seeking solace, healing, or joy.

Meet Sylvie Boland, Certified Personal Trainer, Energetic Life Coach and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Sit back and relax… tune into this delightful time we enjoyed with Sylvie. A remarkable woman, described by her mom as her “labor coach” … because during her birth, Sylvie knocked on her mom’s belly before each contraction!! How incredible is that?! We cover many exciting perspectives from shifting into deep appreciation for our bodies, to the pivotal role of the nervous system, as well as Sylvie‘s antidote to aging. Our conversation was completely guided, reminding us ...