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Michael Scott Moore, a journalist and the author of Sweetness and Blood, incorporates personal narrative and rigorous investigative journalism in this profound and revelatory memoir of his three-year captivity by Somali pirates—a riveting, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant exploration of...

To National Book Award-winning author Barry Lopez, the desert and the river are landscapes alive with poetry, mystery, seduction, and enchantment. In these two works of fiction, the narrator responds viscerally and emotionally to their moods and changes, their secrets and silences, and their unique power. Desert Notes portrays the mystical power of an American desert, and the reflections it sparks in the characters who travel there. River Notes, a companion piece, celebrates the wild life forces of a river.

Naturalist Craig Childs's "utterly memorable and fantastic" study of the desert's dangerous beauty is based on years of adventures in the deserts of the American West (Washington Post). Like the highest mountain peaks, deserts are environments that can be inhospitable even to the most seasoned...

Gertrude Bell's Syria: The Desert and the Sown describes her travels in the Levant (also called Greater Syria) during the first years of the 20th century. In this vivid and painstakingly documented narrative, Bell recounts her visits to Damascus, Jerusalem, Beirut, Antioch and Alexandretta, as well as the time she spent in the deserts of the region. Fluent in Arabic and several other languages, Bell brings to her account a level of insight beyond the reach of an average travel writer. She would later go on to play a highly influential role in the politics of the Middle East, drawing on the ...

What makes a good explorer? Adaptability, ambition, stamina, self-confidence, curiosity, optimism, authority—and fundraising ability. Though few of us will ever have to face a charging elephant, or survive solely on penguin stew, when it comes to project management, crisis aversion, or any number of everyday problems, there is much we can learn from the larger-than-life tales of the world's most famous adventurers.

Join Chris Clarke and a variety of guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science and sentiment, politics and philosophy, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.

Juin-juillet-août 2023. Traverser pendant trois mois le Grand Désert Victoria et le désert de Gibson dans l’Outback australien : voici le nouveau défi de Sarah Marquis, qui nous emmène dans un monde où il faut savoir décrypter les signes que nous envoie la nature et qui entre en résonance avec notre propre histoire. Qualifiée de " folie " par les locaux, au vu de l’isolement, du manque d’eau et de nourriture des territoires qu’elle va parcourir, cette nouvelle expédition à laquelle l’exploratrice s’était minutieusement préparée prend un tout autre tournant lorsque peu de temps avant son départ sa mère décède subitement.

Raw conversations about slots, casino culture, and the degen lifestyle. Tune in for strategies, stories, and the best of Vegas from the Desert Degens crew.

Buckle up and join us on an exhilarating journey through the golden heart of the United Arab Emirates! Welcome to Dunes & Delights, the ultimate podcast dedicated to unraveling the mystique of the Desert Safari Dubai experience.

Netting the Sun offers a carefully crafted diversity of natural and human stories from a landscape seemingly empty and forlorn to passing casual travelers. This surprising interpretation of south central Oregon's botany, geology, wildlife, ethnography, and history reveals what a truly special place the high desert is.

For the first time in recorded history, the complete short stories of the infamous Chinle Miller have been compiled in a book that the publisher hopes won't get anyone arrested (especially the publisher). Come sit around the campfire with an archaeologist after he unwittingly brings a unique curse upon himself; watch Ernie, the county road supervisor, accidentally bomb his own highway shed; discover a cryptic form of rock art just in time for it to save your life.

Manny Ansar and Iyad Ag Ghali had little in common - one was a politically connected intellectual, the other a rebel waging war on behalf of his nomadic people in the middle of the Sahara. They did share one thing, though: a passion for Mali's desert blues, a haunting mix of traditional music infused with the influence of Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, and Jimi Hendrix.

Desert Oracle Radio is a weekly road trip through the weird American desert from the publisher of Desert Oracle, the pocket-sized field guide published in Joshua Tree, California. Hear tales of mysterious lights, missing tourists, lost mines, venomous creatures, weird history and weirder people. Hosted by editor Ken Layne and featuring a cast of intriguing mystics, oddballs, scientists and artists, Desert Oracle Radio is your soundtrack for a desert night. The program is broadcast on Friday nights at 10 p.m. on KCDZ 107.7 FM in the Mojave high desert, with field reports from around and across ...

Desert Safari Diaries" is your ticket to the exhilarating world of the Dubai Desert Safari. Join us as we dive into heart-pounding dune bashing rides, cultural encounters in Bedouin camps, and unforgettable Arabian nights under the stars. Get ready for a podcast that's packed with adventure, culture, and the magic of the desert.

I’m your host and resident Lich Austin, a big fan of the Pathfinder roleplaying game and table top, board, and card game enthusiast. I have been playing RPG tabletop games since 2018 and I am looking to share my love and passion for tabletops to as many people as I can. What started as a few friends just trying something new has evolved into a weekly meetup and mere friendships have grown into a second family. Join me in discussions about table tops of all kinds and how you can grow your own community!

KAKUMA - FISHING IN THE DESERTby Laura Sicignanoproduced by IIC Nairobi / Teatro Nazionale GenovaEnglish translation © 2023 Alta L. Price The term “Refugee camp” often pops up in public discourse, but who truly knows how a camp works and what living conditions are like on the inside? My name is Laura Sicignano, I’m an Italian theater director, and my work has long dealt with migration. This podcast is about my trip to Kakuma, one of the largest refugee camps in the world, on the border between Kenya and South Sudan. I tell the story of the camp through my own eyes, and those of the aid ...

Are you looking to discover Arizona's most dynamic, luxurious, and unique lifestyle community? Do you live, or dream about living in Desert Mountain and want to go behind the scenes, and learn what makes this slice of Scottsdale so special? Welcome to Living Desert Mountain. We're your hosts Paul Perry & Michelle O'Neill. We are Arizona natives that have enjoyed watching the valley grow. We find it fascinating to observe our mountain evolve - from the style of homes, remodels, and members of the community. Join us each week for an inside look at what's new, what's next, and all things Living ...

Texas Desert Rose is developed by Tammy Terrell, a licensed therapist who works all over the world with the US military. The focus of the podcast is to open minds related to different cultures, beliefs and norms. In addition, Texas Desert Rose educates the public on varying mental health topics and how they affect us.

For most visitors interested in the outdoors, Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island is the top destination. It has more than 50 miles of groomed gravel carriage roads, where motorized traffic is banned. Nearly 120 miles of hiking trails traverse seven major barren mountaintops. There is much to see and do here, and plenty of places to explore. The island’s many lakes invite paddlers and swimmers of all skill levels. Pocket cobblestone beaches in hidden coves await discovery by those who wish to avoid the crowds at Sand Beach....

What's it like to actually follow your dreams?Desert Diaries is the brutally honest account of one family's move from the rainy suburbs of Manchester to the scorched wilderness of Arizona.Excitement, frustration, fear, joy, loneliness and scorpions. Quite a lot of scorpions. All life is here.For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam