Is That All There Is?

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Is That All There Is?

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Edge of Southern Bright

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Old Melbourne Memories

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A Hint of Eden

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920 O’Farrell Street

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Sylvia's Lovers (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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Romantic Canada

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The Peak District

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Sylvia's Lovers

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St. Ronan's Well

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The Tragic Bride

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Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 15, No. 2, February 1886

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Adrift in the Ice-Fields

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Sylvia's Lovers: “Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom.”

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Sylvia's Lovers: Tale of Love and Betrayal in the Napoleonic Wars (With Author's Biography)

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The Conquest

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Sylvia’s Lovers

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The Congo and Coasts of Africa

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The House of Cariboo and Other Tales from Arcadia

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The Sheep-Stealers

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Lark Rise to Candleford

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A Good House: A Novel

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Early Mendocino Coast

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Old Kensington

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The Norwegian Fjords

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The Manchester Man

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The Conquest The Story of a Negro Pioneer

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Sylvia's Lovers — Complete

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Old Country Life

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The Lone Black Pioneer: Oscar Micheaux Boxed Set: The Conquest, The Homesteader & The Forged Note

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The King James Version of the Bible

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The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel

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Anonymous Sex

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The Priory of the Orange Tree

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It Ends with Us: A Novel

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The Fellowship Of The Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings

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The Outsider: A Novel

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The Canterbury Tales

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The Terminal List: A Thriller

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The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger

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My Sister's Keeper: A Novel

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The Unhoneymooners

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Nettle & Bone

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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel

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You: A Novel

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Persuasion

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Life of Pi: A Novel

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The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

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The Silmarillion

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The Covenant of Water (Oprah's Book Club)

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Meditations: Complete and Unabridged

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Shantaram: A Novel

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The Labyrinth of Dreaming Books: A Novel

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Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution

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The City of Dreaming Books

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The Cabin at the End of the World: A Novel

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Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel

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The Other Black Girl: A Novel

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Beyond Good and Evil

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Countrystride #111: The Herdwick, with Will Rawling: ...in which we head to misty Ennerdale in search of the Lake District's iconic sheep breed: the Herdwick. In the company of Will Rawling, Chairman of the Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association – whose family have farmed the far-western fells for 500 y...

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San Francisco history timecapsule podcast 05.11.09 - Charles Warren Stoddard, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Rincon Hill: THIS WEEK'S PODCAST TRANSCRIPT:1879: Stoddard, Stevenson, and Rincon Hill Sometime in 1879: The house on Rincon Hill Last week I read to you from In the Footprints of the Padres, Charles Warren Stoddard's 1902 reminiscences about the early da[...]

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Countrystride #97: Townend – A Troutbeck farming dynasty: ...in which we descend upon the cloistered valley of Troutbeck to celebrate the 75th birthday of the National Trust farm at Townend, home for 12 generations to the 'yeoman' Browne family. In the company of Collections & House Manager Emma Wright we...

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Lady Ailsa of Stonor Park: Episode Description: In this week’s episode, the Duchess speaks to Lady Ailsa of the historic Stonor Park. In the episode, Lady Ailsa tells the Duchess about the mysterious story of Hollywood’s lost aviator, we get the backstory on Stonor Park’s mystical foundations, and the ladies discuss the estate’s fascinating history of Catholic martyrdom. Top Quotes:"When living in these homes you do really reflect on how extraordinary it is to have this great tapestry of hundreds of years surrounding you." - Duchess"These homes aren't built for five people to rattle around in. They're built for everyone to see." - Lady Ailsa"In lockdown, we have noticed an enormous reconnection with Belvoir from the local community. We hope it will stay because the only way we will keep the roofs on these places is from the support of local people in the surrounding area. Living in heritage is such a partnership" - DuchessAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Lady Ailsa was born Ailsa Ma

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Daydream 2 - lazy summer days: Wondering along the path from Althorn to North Fambridge in Essex. Skylarks! Their contented never-ending songs, wheeling about slowly in the warm thermals somewhere, high above. Almost as far as the eye can see, a vast waist-deep plantation made of ...

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San Francisco history timecapsule podcast, December 22-31, Sparkletack.com: THIS WEEK: the fiery fate of the first Cliff House, and the case of a parrot who would not sing. Click the audio player above to listen in, or just read on ... December 25, 1894: First San Francisco Cliff House burns On Christmas Day, 189[...]

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#430 The Story of Flushing: Queens History, Old and New: Few areas of the United States have as endured as long as Flushing, Queens, a neighborhood with almost over 375 years of history and an evolving cultural landscape that includes Quakers, trees, Hollywood films, world fairs, and new Asian immigration.

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Countrystride#66: Eskdale - Rain & recollections: ...in which we embark on a wild, wet-weather wander from Boot in Eskdale to explore the valley's folk history through the memories of residents. Striding out from Boot Inn, we talk with Patricia Nolan, whose mother once owned the Post Office, about an Es...

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Dollar Princesses: Ca$h for Coronets

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November 17, 2020 Ten Ways to Rewild, Solway Moss, William Barton, William Caparne, Archibald Lampman, The Garden Chef by Phaidon Editors, and Queen Charlotte: Today we remember the momentous bursting of a peat bog in Scotland. We'll also learn about the botanist nephew of Benjamin Smith Barton. We’ll honor a British Iris enthusiast and painter. We salute the poet known as the Canadian Keats. We’ll Grow...

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The Viking Age: Fury of the Northmen: Sophie (age 7) and Ellie (age 5) tell the story of the start of the Viking Age, from the attack at Lindisfarne to the creation of the Danelaw.----more---- Our story starts with the attack on the Lindisfarne monastery in 793AD. The monastery is famous for...

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184 River rilling through Miller’s Dale (sleep safe, hour-long): Miller's Dale. Steep sided. A valley in the Derbyshire Dales with magnificent contours. High rocky outcrops. Sheer faced cliffs. Green fields plunging down to a quiet, winding river.   It's a place where geologists go, to see the evidence of lava flo...

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#181 Park Slope and the Story of Brownstone Brooklyn

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Countrystride #39: Thirlmere - and the flooding of a valley: …in which we take an autumnal wander along the wooded west shore of Thirlmere, the reservoir that displaced a close-knit pastoral community to fulfil 19th century Manchester’s ever-growing thirst for water.   As we walk, we learn from author and on...

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Dublin 1916: The calm before the storm: The year 1916 is known for one event in Irish history – the Easter Rising. However as that fateful weekend approached most Dubliners were oblivious to the fact that their city stood on the threshold of history. This podcast focuses on three of those...

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Exploring Price County: Ana and Eric welcome Laura Palzkill, Executive Director of the Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce, into the Cabin for a deep dive into Price County. Price is a county that exemplifies the beautiful North Woods of Wisconsin; it’s a haven for recreation seekers, hunters, fishing enthusiasts, and those who truly want to get away from it all. The upcoming change of seasons means plenty of recreational opportunities, fall colors, and the getting-away-from-it-all vibe makes Price County… Priceless. Discover them, from trails to resorts to fun weekend getaway events, right here.

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Smugglers of Jamaica Inn: Stories of shipwrecks, smugglers and ghosts from Cornwall's rugged coastline.

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#376 Skid Row: The Bowery of the Forgotten: Presenting a history of the Bowery in the 20th century when this street became known as the most notorious place in America. And the stories of the lonely and desperate men whose experiences have been mostly forgotten. From the moment that elevated train went up in 1878, the historic Bowery became a street of deteriorating fortunes. And by the 1940s, things had gotten so bad that the Bowery had taken on the nickname Skid Row. For decades it had become the last resort for men down on their luck, filling the flophouses and the cheap gin mills. For most of the people who found themselves here, these were not the ‘good ole days’. The only thing holding the Bowery back from total ruin were the rescue missions which began sprouting up here in the late 19th century, providing food and shelter for tens of thousands of people. The most renown of these places was the Bowery Mission which was founded in 1879. And is still, believe it or not, on the

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Countrystride #23: West Coast Christmas - Voices from the past: …in which we walk the sandstone cliffs from St Bees to Whitehaven with author and historian Alan Cleaver. As we stroll, above a millpond-still Irish Sea, we learn about the coast's Mummers' tradition and the ghost ship Mary Jane; we hear bygone memories ...

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Alice Kennard of Forde Abbey: Episode Description:In this episode, the Duchess meets Alice Kennard of Forde Abbey. Alice describes the fascinating monastic history of Forde Abbey, and why it was so important in its time. We also hear from Alice about the beauty of her award winning gardens, and we learn all about the famous Mortlake tapestry that used to hang in the Abbey.Top Quotes:“I feel there is a pressure to produce that clinical visitor experience the National Trust do, which I’m determined not to do. Here, they do see the family working bits, they do see our dogs coming out of the house, they do see people living in the grounds. I think its more welcoming!” - Alice Kennard“I always say it’s a partnership with people running private heritage. It’s a big welcoming handshake saying come in. Share our home. We’re all doing our little bit to hand this over to another generation.” - Emma Rutland About the Guest and Stately Home:Alice Kennard was born to Mark and Lisa Roper. Her parent

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Martha Lytton-Cobbold of Knebworth House: Episode Description:Joining The Duchess on this latest episode is the wonderful Martha Lytton-Cobbold of Knebworth House. Martha and the Duchess enjoy an incredible conversation, discussing Knebworth’s historic ties to writers like Edward Buwler Lytton and Charles Dickens, we hear the incredible story of one of the nation’s greatest suffragettes, Martha elaborates on the challenges and importance of empowering women in heritage, and we hear amazing tales about the many the rock and roll luminaries that have performed on the iconic grounds. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“Taking this on as a woman, many people will believe that what you’re doing isn’t correct. It’s important to think about your decisions, but make them, and stick to them.” - Martha Lytton-Cobbold“There are still struggles. There are still issues that ne

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Cretaceous Capilano Fossil Field Trip

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American Wakes, Coffin Ships and Canada: Coffin Ships are one of the most enduring images from the Great Famine. This was the name given to the boats that carried Irish Famine emigrants to North America in 1847. This sinister title comes from the appalling death rates onboard these s...

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Rich in Denmark: Denmark is a rich country, but does it have rich people? It does, but Denmark’s wealthy tend to keep a low profile, due to the informal Jante Law in Denmark that prohibits too much showing off.  That said, spring and summer is great time to see...

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Countrystride #107: Tales from Little Langdale: ...in which we stride out from Fell Foot Farm at the foot of Wrynose Pass to explore the upper reaches of Little Langdale with National Trust Archaeologist Jamie Lund. Opening with a brief history of the valley, we consider its strategic importance...

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Belvoir Special Ep. 5: Art, Heirlooms and Interiors

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Countrystride #99: PEAT, POWER & THE PUBLIC – Caring for Watendlath: ...in which we explore the much-loved hanging valley of Watendlath and the High Tove ridge above in the company of veteran National Trust ranger Roy Henderson and Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Sean Prokopiw. Posing the question: 'How do we balance the man...

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Summerhouse or dollhouse? What to expect if you're invited to a Danish summer home: If you live in city or a big town in Denmark, you may notice that the weekends are getting very quiet just about now. The streets outside my home in Copenhagen are empty.  The streetlights just change from red to green and back again, but no cars...

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Iceland: Warrior Poets, Emo Horses, and Maybe (Probably) Elves: With all those dramatic volcanoes and glaciers, Iceland has become known as the Land of Fire and Ice. But we like to think of it as the Land of Legends and Poetry,  a place to go adventuring with your extrovert pals, then curl up with a great book and a ...

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Countrystride #104: Eskdale - Living the Fisherground dream: ..in which we don the Countrystride shorts for a balmy trip west into sylvan Eskdale to hear about Ian and Jen Hall's 27-year journey to make a success of a Lakeland hill farm. As we set out from the handsome farmhouse at Fisherground – one-time ho...