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From the acclaimed author of Netherland (a New York Times Book Review Best Book of the year): the odyssey of two brothers crossing the world in search of an African soccer prodigy who might change their fortunes.Mark Wolfe, a brilliant if self-thwarting technical writer, lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Sushila, and their toddler daughter. His half-brother Geoff, born and raised in the United Kingdom, is a desperate young soccer agent. He pulls Mark across the ocean into a scheme to track down an elusive prospect known only as “Godwin”—an African teenager Geoff believes could be the next Lionel Messi.Narrated in turn by Mark and his work colleague Lakesha Williams, Godwin is a tale of family and migration as well as an international adventure story that implicates the brothers in the beauty and ugliness of soccer, the perils and promises of international business, and the dark history of transatlantic money-making.As only he can do, Joseph O’Neill investigates the legacy of colonialism in the context of family love, global capitalism, and the dreaming individual.

Faillalot hat es nicht leicht. Eine Prophezeiung besagt, dass er der ganzen Welt den Untergang bringen wird. Von seinem Vater, dem Herzog von Midringham, daher zu seiner eigenen Sicherheit im Schloss eingesperrt, flüchtet er sich mangels Alternativen bis zum Erwachsenwerden in Abenteuerbücher. Zum Glück weiß Faillalot nichts von seinem Schicksal, daher ist er begeistert, als sein Vater ihn schließlich auf eine Reise durch das Herzogtum ziehen lässt. Er hofft auf echte Abenteuer wie im geliebten Ritter-Roman. Percy, sein stummer und ewig hungriger Knappe begleitet ihn dabei. Doch die Reise läuft nicht wie geplant ... Feen, Trolle, Auftragskiller und ein unerwarteter Verfolger machen ihm und Percy das Leben schwer. Wird Faillalot es schaffen, den Häschern und seinem Schicksal zu entkommen? Erlebe eine actionreiche und humorvolle Reise quer durch die Funtasy-Welt Pendolumium. Faillalots und Percys Abenteuer sind der Beginn von folgenschweren Ereignissen, welche die Welt für immer verändern werden.

A Betches pick of "Novels That Healed Me Faster Than Any Self-Help Book"Ten years after her mother's death, Eliza Levinger never imagined she'd hear from her again. But then The Letter arrived. Eliza's world broke apart when she was sixteen and her mom died of cancer. Now, years later, she has rebuilt her life to include a director-of-development job at a nonprofit, a Manhattan apartment, and an easy-on-the-eyes bedroom buddy-just the kind of no-strings relationship she wants, even if it's less than her best friend, Mo, thinks she deserves. But when Eliza's dad dies unexpectedly, her beloved aunt Claude arrives at the shiva with a letter from her mom--to be opened only after her father's death. Inside the letter? A bombshell. Suddenly, all of Eliza's relationships are upended. Her brother is angry, her stepmother is threatening to disinherit her, and Mo--who has always been her rock--doesn't seem to understand what she's going through. But as Eliza struggles to cope with the shocking news, she finds an unexpected ally--her brother's best friend, Josh--her high school crush, whom she's tried hard to forget. It's not in Eliza's nature to trust . . . but maybe it's time for that to change.Perfect for fans of Emily Giffin, Katherine Center, and Jennifer Weiner, Dear Eliza explores the meaning of family, the complexities of grief, and the beauty in finding your way again.

"Reads like a warm hug." --Rebecca Thorne, bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea"A stunning tale of learning to let go." --Shelf AwarenessA warm and hopeful story of a lonely witch consumed by grief who discovers a whimsical cast of characters in a magical arboretum--and the healing power of found family. Powerless witch Saika is ready to enact her sister's final request: to plant her remains at the famed Ash Gardens. When Saika arrives at the always-stormy sanctuary, she is welcomed by its owner, an enormous knit-cardiganed mythical beast named Frank, who offers her a role as one of the estate's caretakers.Overcome with grief, Saika accepts, desperate to put off her final farewell to her sister. But the work requires a witch with intrinsic power, and Saika's been disconnected from her magic since her sister's death two years prior. Saika gets by at the sanctuary using a fragment of a fallen star to cast enchantments--while hiding the embarrassing truth about herself. As Saika works harder in avoidance of her pain, she learns more about Frank, the decaying house at Ash Gardens, and the lives of the motley staff, including bickering twin cherubs, a mute ghost, a cantankerous elf, and an irritating half witch, among others. Over time, she rediscovers what it means to love and be wholly loved and how to allow her joy and grief to coexist. Warm and inventive, House of Frank is a stirring portrait of the ache of loss and the healing embrace of love.

First Place Winner of The Poetry Box Chapbook Prize 2023The Squannacook at Dawn revolves around fishing, exploring the poet's loss of his father, the natural world, aging, environmental change, and spirituality.

Tangled in Vow & Beseech vows to remember what we lose and beseeches us to embrace every moment. Throughout, McCabe Johnson writes intimately about family, nature, and animals, while also protesting the violences of religion, patriarchy, and racism. The lyricism of these poems carries the speaker into the "clear slipstream of memory" to "river me home. River me home."-Craig Santos Perez, author of from incorporated territory [åmot], winner of the National Book Award for PoetryThrough an array of poetic forms, Jill McCabe Johnson explores a deep sense of interconnectedness. These lyric tangles help us grapple with a life where the ugliest abuses of person and planet occur alongside a mother's love for her son, the grace of childhood innocence, the anniversary of a first kiss, and the understanding that "in this land" of "dogwood blossom, swordfern and fen" is "everything" we need to "believe." -Derek Sheffield, author of Not for Luck, co-editor of Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry, and Poetry Editor of Terrain.org

"No, Mama, please don't make me leave!" Sophie cries, clutching her teddy bear as her blue eyes fill with tears. "I'd rather be here in Paris with you, than far away somewhere safe..."Paris, 1940: All over Paris, families are being pulled from their beds in the middle of the night. And ever since her husband was shot in cold blood, Brigitte Goldstein has known she is running out of time. She and her daughter Sophie are Jewish, so it won't be long until the Nazis bang on their door.But before she leaves, Brigitte must find her beloved husband's painting, which was seized by the Nazis. She desperately hopes that if she saves it from destruction, then a piece of him will live on forever. And perhaps one day her daughter will uncover her father's legacy, and the secret hidden inside...Working in a museum under a false identity is Brigitte's only hope. Until she meets Isabelle Valette, who confides in hushed tones that she is part of the Resistance. And when her new friend tells her of a train leaving Paris that can take children to safety, Brigitte knows her daughter must be on it, even if it breaks her heart.But getting Sophie onto the train is dangerous. If they are caught smuggling a Jewish child out of Paris, they will be killed. And with the enemy closing in, can Brigitte get her beloved daughter to safety before it is too late? The first utterly gripping novel in the Paris Sisters series, this is the story of two brave women and a secret that will tie them together forever, as the Second World War rages around them. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy. Readers are loving The Last Day in Paris: "A powerful, heart-wrenching war story... This story ripped my heart out... Amazing... Truly remarkable... I won't forget anytime soon." @creaseinthespinebooks ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal... was able to pull on my heartstrings... Beautiful... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A powerful, heart-wrenching read... Fantastic." Christian Bookaholic ¿¿¿¿¿"I felt so many different emotions moving through the novel... Fantastic." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Gripping... Unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat." @annasbook.nook"Wonderful... Guaranteed to keep one turning the pages!... Incredible. I can't wait for the next one!" Goodreads reviewer"Loved it!! The next book in the series cannot come out fast enough." Goodreads reviewer

THE ONE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU NEED TO READ THIS YEAR.My husband and I are desperate for a baby. So I stole one.All my adult life, I've longed for a baby. We tried IVF. We tried everything. Now we're waiting to adopt. We have a beautiful home and all the love in the world to give a child. But we're told it will take years.Then one day, at Rocky Point Beach, one thing leads to another. I make a split-second decision - and I come home with a baby. His name is Liam. He has tiny red bow lips and the chubbiest cheeks. He's gorgeous. I call him Jonah.Now what happens when my husband gets home?AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE, NAIL-BITING TENSION AND THE BIGGEST TWIST YOU'LL READ THIS YEAR.

In this story of a son, his mother, and her Alzheimer's disease, a small Maritime town transforms into the loom on which the shared and contested memories of three generations are woven, unraveled, and rewoven.

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the legendary actor and best-selling author: a novel about the making of a star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film...and the humble comic books that inspired it. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, while also capturing the changes in America and American culture since World War II."Wild, ambitious and exceptionally enjoyable." —Matt Haig, best-selling author The Midnight Library, The Humans and Reasons to Stay AlivePart One of this story takes place in 1947. A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for twenty-three years.Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and, remembering the comic book he saw when he was five, draws a new version with his uncle as a World War II fighting hero. Cut to the present day: A commercially successful director discovers the 1970 comic book and decides to turn it into a contemporary superhero movie.Cue the cast: We meet the film’s extremely difficult male star, his wonderful leading lady, the eccentric writer/director, the producer, the gofer production assistant, and everyone else on both sides of the camera.Bonus material: Interspersed throughout are three comic books that are featured in the story—all created by Tom Hanks himself—including the comic book that becomes the official tie-in to this novel’s "major motion picture masterpiece."

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Whip-smart and compulsively readable. . . both a wildly entertaining adventure story and a meditation on what it means to love your children—fiercely and imperfectly.”—Oprah Daily “Springs alive to explore questions that stump scientists and families, problems of the head and the heart.”—Ron Charles, The Washington Post“A full-hearted portrait of sisterhood, family and the ways we process grief. Charming, wry, and original.” —People TWO SISTERS, ONE MOM, AND ONE WOOLLY SECRET.Teenage sisters Eve and Vera never imagined their summer vacation would be spent in the Arctic, tagging along on their mother’s scientific expedition. But there’s a lot about their lives lately that hasn’t been going as planned, and truth be told, their single mother might not be so happy either.Now in Siberia with a bunch of serious biologists, Eve and Vera are just bored enough to cause trouble. Fooling around in the permafrost, they accidentally discover a perfectly preserved, four-thousand-year-old baby mammoth, and things finally start to get interesting. The discovery sets off a surprising chain of events, leading mother and daughters to go rogue, pinging from the slopes of Siberia to the shores of Iceland to an exotic animal farm in Italy, and resulting in the birth of a creature that could change the world—or at least this family.The Last Animal takes readers on a wild, entertaining, and refreshingly different kind of journey, one that explores the possibilities and perils of the human imagination on a changing planet, what it’s like to be a woman in a field dominated by men, and how a wondrous discovery can best be enjoyed with family. Even teenagers.

A Small Life is a captivating journey through the beautiful and varied Chilean landscape, following women who seem to be living "a small life" and yet, armed only with grit and values, they overcome great losses and forge ahead to strive for a better life. Agata, a Catholic nun, finds the infant, Lilia, abandoned at a foundling wheel. She and a resolute social worker, Señora Alvarez, do everything they can to help Lilia survive and thrive. They travel different paths, but their lives, unbeknownst to them, are inextricably interwoven, demonstrating that every life, no matter how small, is significant. The musically gifted Lilia finds love with an Italian self-made man, but things are not always as they appear.___________"Magical. With intelligent and graceful prose reminiscent of Alice Hoffman, Roxanne Z. Kind emerges as a female voice worthy of our attention. Her characters come to life so vividly and fiercely. Yet, Ms. Kind takes you by the hand and lovingly walks you through this tale of three disparate women, who, once upon time, touched and changed one another's small lives forever."-Sara Wood, Actor/Director/Producer/Founder of Actors Space West"Roxanne Z. Kind's A Small Life had me enthralled from the very first paragraph. It is a magically beautiful recounting of her family lore, drawn with nuances that, imagined or otherwise, seem both real and mystical. It is a novel, a history, and a poem all combined."-Gila Zalon, Screenwriter/Film Producer

In Liam Hunter's debut work, "Take Control of History," readers embark on an unconventional literary journey that delves deep into the human experience. This eclectic collection of tales spans the entire spectrum of life, showcasing the author's unwavering dedication to storytelling from the perspective of a writer on the literary fringes.The journey begins with "Rants, Roars, and Wreckage: The Tale of the Demolition Derby Maverick," introducing a daredevil thriving in a world of chaos. "Neighborly Reconciliation: The Tale of Two Feuding Friends" explores complex human relationships and the redemptive power of forgiveness. "The Man Obsessed with Zebra Irrational Numbers" delves into mathematical innovation and genius, while "The Night of the Fish Stick Fiasco" offers a humorous take on life's absurdities.As you explore further, "A Grocery Store Journey" uncovers hidden narratives in mundane places, and "Blossoming Magic: The Witch, the Curse, and the Disciples" blends mysticism with the ordinary.Returning to the core theme, "Take Control of History (Revisited)" prompts readers to reevaluate accepted narratives. "I Will Be Your Designated Driver" challenges individual responsibility, and "We Need to Fix Our Streets" calls for collective action.The journey culminates with "The Philosopher's Equation: Number Theory and the Eternal Recurrence," leaving a lasting impact, emphasizing the transformative power of stories."Take Control of History" invites readers to explore the intricate tapestry of human existence, offering a fresh perspective on life, love, and the quest for significance. Hunter's unique narrative voice challenges conventions and encourages readers to take charge of their own history, compelling us to rethink the stories we tell ourselves and believe.

A Telepathic Hitman Has Stolen His Body!Beware the Fashion Police!After a hit man blasts telepathic psychiatrist David Lumen's mind into the body of a pampered kitty on its way home to the moon, David's desperate plan to make himself whole again is hampered by his new feline life. The only person close enough to communicate with is struggling avant-garde artist, Pippin Applegate.Pippin has problems of her own. The Fashion Police ticket her unmercifully for appearing disheveled in public, even though her accidents are never quite her fault. Her aunt is pressuring her to quit art and become VP of the family's Lunar apple business. And now Pippin has to deal with a telepathic cat?Suspense, Silliness... and a little SeductionTogether they spot David's body walking around... with the hit man's mind inside. Can David regain his true body when it's leaving a trail of chaos and murder that leads to Pippin's make-or-break art show?

When John, a self-destructive nihilist, wakes up in a well alongside two fading men, one thing becomes clear: escape, or die trying._______________________________________¿¿¿John awakes in a nightmare situation. Not knowing why, he's been trapped inside a pit of darkness with two dying men. His only connection to the outside world is their psychotic captor who gazes down on them in what they call, "The Fishbowl." The other men keep John alive for one reason: He is their only hope for escape. DEAR JOHN goes beyond your standard escape story as it explores love in all its possible forms, from the most wholesome to the most twisted. Through a series of flashbacks that cap off every chapter, we take our nihilistic, self-destructive main character and slowly bring him back to a time in his life when everything was perfect, in stark contrast with his "now," which is falling apart in the most deadly of ways. It does this with a dark sense of humor and character development that one may not expect from a book of this type.C/W: Death, murder, torture (mostly starvation), emotional manipulation, references to male rape (not on screen), Stockholm syndrome, bitter ending in book one to be resolved in book two.

Ein Vater liegt in einem Hospiz im Sterben. Er ruft seinen Sohn zu sich und will vor ihm eine Art letzter Beichte ablegen. Er erzählt ihm, was er zuvor nie getan, von seinen Kriegserlebnissen. Und die sind wahrhaftig erschreckend, wirr und bunt. Von den Sowjets gefangen genommen, gelingt ihm die Flucht. Fast ohne jedes Hilfsmittel flieht er zu Fuß durch das winterliche Nordrussland. Mannigfaltig und gefährlich gestaltet sich diese Flucht. Verletzt erreicht er die deutschen Linien und wird in einem Lazarettzug in die Heimat gebracht. Dort heiratet er, inzwischen genesen, eine Krankenschwester, die er im Lazarettzug kennengelernt hat. Dennoch meldet er sich an die Westfront, nimmt an der Ardennenoffensive teil, wird von den Briten gefangen genommen, wird Freund eines britischen Offiziers, flieht erneut, kommt nach Hause. Viele Jahre später erkennt er einen Nazi-Kriegsverbrecher, der ihm einst übel mitgespielt hat. Er bittet, inzwischen todkrank, seinen Sohn um die späte Rache und die Enttarnung dieses Mannes. Dieser erfährt davon und bringt seinen Rächer mit einer Giftkapsel um, kann aber unerkannt entfliehen. Wird der Sohn seinen Vater rächen?Ein bis zur letzten Zeile packendes Buch und zugleich ein stimmiges Zeitdokument.

5G-Netze werden weltweit auf- und ausgebaut. Im Vergleich zu 4G bieten sie nicht nur offensichtliche Vorteile wie höhere Bitraten, sondern hohe Zuverlässigkeit und geringe Latenz, z.B. für Car-to-X-Anwendungen, oder die Einbindung einer sehr hohen Anzahl von Endgeräten, z.B. von Sensoren in einer Smart City. Dieses einzige deutschsprachige Buch zur 5G-Technik beginnt mit der Evolution bei den Mobilfunknetzen hin zu 5G und geht in der Folge auf die Basiskonzepte und -technologien wie NGN, IMS, die Virtualisierung mit NFV und MEC sowie SDN ein. Die besondere Herangehensweise an 5G über Anwendungsfälle und Einsatzszenarien hin zu konkreten Anforderungen sowie die Standardisierung bei ITU und vor allem 3GPP sowie die internationale Regulierung werden aufgezeigt. Breiten Raum nehmen das Design von 5G-Systemen, die 5G-Zugangsnetze inkl. Open-RAN mit ihrer leistungsstarken Übertragungstechnik sowie das Kernnetz mit den innovativen Konzepten der Service Based Architecture und des Network Slicing inkl. Beispielen aus der Netzwerkpraxis ein. Ein 5G-System wird in der Gesamtsicht dargestellt, ergänzt durch einen Blick auf Campusnetze und abgerundet durch einen Überblick über alle relevanten IT Security-Aspekte. Abgeschlossen wird die Gesamtbetrachtung durch einen Blick auf die Umwelteinflüsse durch die elektromagnetische Strahlung, die Energie- und Rohstoffbedarfe sowie das Thema Nachhaltigkeit. Zudem wird die Weiterentwicklung bei 5G beschrieben inkl. eines optimal aufbereiteten Einstiegs in 6G. Hauptziel des Buches ist es, an 5G-Technik und -Anwendungsszenarien interessierten Personen fundiertes 5G-Wissen zu vermitteln und zur weiteren Auseinandersetzung mit diesem Themengebiet anzuregen. Angesprochen sind allgemein technisch Interessierte, speziell Mitarbeitende von öffentlichen und privaten Netzbetreibern. Interesse wird dieses Buch auch in den IT-Abteilungen möglicher 5G-Anwenderfirmen wecken, nicht zuletzt natürlich bei Studierenden der Informatik und Elektrotechnik.

Finalist for the French-American Florence Gould Translation PrizeA novel by the iconic Simone de Beauvoir of an intense and vivid girlhood friendship that, unpublished in her lifetime, displays ?Beauvoir's genius as a fiction writer? (Wall Street Journal) From the moment Sylvie and Andrée meet in their Parisian day school, they see in each other an accomplice with whom to confront the mysteries of girlhood. For the next ten years, the two are the closest of friends and confidantes as they explore life in a post-World War One France, and as Andrée becomes increasingly reckless and rebellious, edging closer to peril.Sylvie, insightful and observant, sees a France of clashing ideals and religious hypocrisy?and at an early age is determined to form her own opinions. Andrée, a tempestuous dreamer, is inclined to melodrama and romance. Despite their different natures they rely on each other to safeguard their secrets while entering adulthood in a world that did not pay much attention to the wills and desires of young women.Deemed too intimate to publish during Simone de Beauvoir's life, Inseparable offers fresh insight into the groundbreaking feminist's own coming-of-age; her transformative, tragic friendship with her childhood friend Zaza Lacoin; and how her youthful relationships shaped her philosophy. Sandra Smith's vibrant translation of the novel will be long cherished by de Beauvoir devotees and first-time readers alike.

A TV horror host broadcasts mysterious messages. Ghosts may be wandering the streets of a college town and hanging out at the corner bar. A student struggles to pay her rent. Welcome to the world of Dr. Bleak's Castle of Freaks, where BS'ing with friends masks existential angst, and it's hard to know what's truly real.

An epic love story in war-ravaged Culpeper during the Civil War where an unlikely romance blossoms between the widowed Rebecca and the dashing Union Officer Colonel Charles. Can their love survive the agony of war?It's 1864 in Culpeper, Virginia, and the Civil War is raging. War widow Rebecca Gaines struggles to manage the family farm on her own. Life is difficult in besieged Culpepper, and the arrival of Union soldiers on her property for the winter offers Rebecca extra income but she fears having the enemy at her doorstep.The troop's commanding Officer is Colonel Charles Redmond, a dashing, surprisingly courteous gentleman, is not what she expects from a Union soldier, and Rebecca finds herself drawn to the handsome officer despite her misgivings of falling for the enemy.Charlie is not without his demons and is alarmed at how easily he has fallen for the lovely Southerner. Charlie hides a secret that, if discovered, will mean social disgrace and an end to his distinguished military career. Can he risk his reputation and career for the woman he is falling in love with?

"Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books in France and Italy, Volume II" is a compilation of excerpts from the travel notebooks of the American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The notebooks were written during his travels in France and Italy.Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804¿1864) was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, best known for works such as "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables." In addition to his fiction, Hawthorne kept detailed notebooks during his travels, where he recorded observations, reflections, and experiences."Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books in France and Italy" provides readers with a glimpse into Hawthorne's thoughts and impressions as he explored these European countries. The travelogue offers a literary perspective on the landscapes, culture, and people he encountered during his journey.For those interested in Hawthorne's writing style and his observations of European life in the 19th century, this volume serves as a valuable resource. The content likely captures the author's keen insights and literary craftsmanship applied to his travel experiences.

"Peeps at Many Lands: Japan" is a book written by John Finnemore. The "Peeps at Many Lands" series is known for providing readers, particularly a young audience, with insights into different countries and regions around the world. These books typically focus on the culture, geography, and way of life in the featured location.In the case of "Peeps at Many Lands: Japan," John Finnemore likely offers a descriptive and informative narrative about Japan, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs. The series aimed to provide a vivid and accessible portrayal of different countries.For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Japan and travel literature, this book could serve as a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period. It was designed to be educational and engaging for readers curious about the world beyond their own borders.

"Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium" is part of the "Peeps at Many Lands" series, and it was written by George W. T. Omond. The series offers readers insights into different countries and regions around the world, focusing on their culture, geography, and way of life.George W. T. Omond, the author, likely provides a descriptive and informative narrative about Belgium, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs. The "Peeps at Many Lands" series was known for presenting a vivid and accessible portrayal of various countries for a young audience.For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Belgium and travel literature, "Peeps at Many Lands: Belgium" could be a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period. The series aimed to provide an engaging introduction to different cultures and societies.

"Peeps at Many Lands: Ireland" is part of the "Peeps at Many Lands" series and was written by Katharine Tynan. This series is known for providing readers with insights into different countries and regions around the world, focusing on their culture, geography, and way of life.Katharine Tynan, the author, likely presents a descriptive and informative narrative about Ireland, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs. The "Peeps at Many Lands" series was designed to offer a vivid and accessible portrayal of different countries, often intended for a young audience.For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Ireland and travel literature, "Peeps at Many Lands: Ireland" could provide a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period. The series aimed to provide an engaging introduction to different cultures and societies around the world.

We had tasted of Spain before ever we had crossed her frontiers. Indeed, perhaps Spain is the easiest country to obtain samples from without the fatigue of travelling. The Spaniard carries his atmosphere with him: wherever he goes he re-creates in his immediate surroundings more than a hint of his national existence. The Englishman abroad may be English¿more brutally and uncompromisingly English than the Spaniard is Spanish¿yet he does not carry England with him. He does not, that is, recreate England to the extent of making her seem quite real abroad; there she appears alien, remote, somewhat out of place. So, too, neither the Russian, the German, the Dane, the Portuguese, the Italian, nor the American can carry with him the flavour of his homeland in an essence sufficiently concentrated to withstand the insidious infiltration of a foreign atmosphere. To some extent the Scandinavian countries, Norway and Sweden, have this power; but Spain is thus gifted in the greatest measure. These three countries seem to possess a national unconsciousness which fends them off from too close a contact with lands which are foreign to them; perhaps one might almost accuse them of a lack of sensitiveness in certain aspects....

"Peeps at Many Lands: Australia" is part of the "Peeps at Many Lands" series and is written by Frank Fox. The series, which consists of various volumes, provides readers with glimpses into different countries and regions around the world. Each volume typically focuses on the culture, geography, and way of life in the featured location.Frank Fox, the author, was a British journalist and writer known for his travel books and articles. In "Peeps at Many Lands: Australia," readers can expect to find a descriptive and informative narrative about Australia, covering various aspects such as its people, landscapes, and customs.For those interested in early 20th-century perspectives on Australia and travel literature, "Peeps at Many Lands: Australia" could be a valuable resource, offering a snapshot of the country during that period.

¿À Valence, le Midi commence!¿ is a saying of the French, though this Rhône-side city, the Julia-Valentia of Roman times, is in full view of the snow-clad Alps. It is true, however, that as one descends the valley of the torrential Rhône, from Lyons southward, he comes suddenly upon a brilliancy of sunshine and warmth of atmosphere, to say nothing of many differences in manners and customs, which are reminiscent only of the southland itself. Indeed this is even more true of Orange, but a couple of scores of miles below, whose awning-hung streets, and open-air workshops are as brilliant and Italian in motive as Tuscany itself. Here at Orange one has before him the most wonderful old Roman arch outside of Italy, and an amphitheatre so great and stupendous in every way, and so perfectly preserved, that he may well wonder if he has not crossed some indefinite frontier and plunged into the midst of some strange land he knew not of. The history of Provence covers so great a period of time that no one as yet has attempted to put it all into one volume, hence the lover of wide reading, with Provence for a subject, will be able to give his hobby full play.