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The nineteenth century marked a transformative era in travel, particularly for women. As societal norms evolved and more women stepped beyond the confines of domestic life, a wave of courageous adventurers emerged. This podcast delves into the remarkable journeys of these intrepid women, who defied expectations and explored the world in search of adventure and freedom. Join us as we uncover their inspiring stories and celebrate their contributions to travel and exploration. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Join us on a captivating journey through An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, the groundbreaking work by Scottish economist Adam Smith, first published on March 9, 1776, amid the vibrant Scottish Enlightenment. This pivotal text provides a profound examination of political economy at the inception of the Industrial Revolution and is celebrated as the first modern treatise on economics. In this episode, we delve into Smiths enduring insights and explore their relevance in todays world. Discover how his ideas continue to shape our understanding of wealth and society. (...

Dive into the captivating world of rock gardening with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to select the ideal stones and arrange them with care, while discovering the best plants to complement your design. This book also delves into the beauty of wall and bog gardens, encouraging U.S. gardeners to explore the often-overlooked joys of this fulfilling hobby. With stunning photographs and detailed illustrations, this monograph is a source of inspiration that will elevate your gardening experience.

Bloomsbury presents Drone by Adam Rothstein, read by Greg Lockett Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Drones are in the newspaper, on the TV screen, swarming through the networks, and soon, we're told, they'll be delivering...

SOME DOORS ARE BETTER LEFT CLOSED . . . Darkly profound and utterly chilling, Apartment 16 is a work of compulsive psychological horror from the award-winning author of The Ritual, Adam Nevill. ‘Fast becoming Britain's answer to Stephen King’ – The Guardian In Barrington House, an upmarket...

This thrilling addition to the bestselling Private series transports readers inside the halls of the Vatican itself when a priest is murdered—and the new lead agent at Private is the number one suspect. Jack Morgan, ex-Marine helicopter pilot and CIA agent, is in Italy to open the latest...

In the autumn of 1949, two women convene in the parlour of a Melbourne hotel. Tess is married and childless. Mary, unwed and pregnant. Surrendering to the unimaginable, Mary agrees to a life-altering pact: she will give her child to Tess. One year earlier, Mary stands on the deck of an...

Winner of the 2018 Louise de Kiriline Lawrence Award for Nonfiction Longlisted for the 2018 RBC Taylor Prize Shortlisted for the 2018 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction The sweeping, epic story of the mysterious land that came to be called “Canada” like it’s never been told...

"The Last Days of Budapest is a masterpiece. Immaculately researched, it is packed with large-than-life characters and revelations about the unknown espionage history of the Second World War…. This is history as it should be written: utterly engrossing." -Malcolm Brabant, author of the New...

Bloomsbury presents Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo, read by Georgina Sadler and Meredith Adamo. “Powerful, brilliantly plotted, voicey, gripping, beautiful, heart-wrenching, hilarious . . . Read this book.” —Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of The Agathas When Jo-Lynn...

A witch with the power to walk between the realms of Life and Death finds herself at the centre of a magical rebellion - and a dangerous romance - that could destroy her coven and her soul in this dark and decadent debut. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Chloe Gong. Thorns...

In Afghanistan, a US pilot is shot down during a covert mission. In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children. Finding the connection between the two will lead the Private team right into a deadly trap. A wealthy businessman approaches Jack Morgan, head of Private—the...

Bloomsbury presents The End of Eden by Adam Welz, read by Jason Keller. A New Yorker Best Book of the Year A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Year “Exquisite.” – DAVID WALLACE-WELLS “At once an elegy and an exhortation.” –...

In this action-packed thriller from the world’s #1 bestselling author, an invitation from an old friend draws the founder of the elite investigative agency, Private, into a deadly conspiracy. On a cold January morning, Jack Morgan stands inside the New York Stock Exchange with his former US...

Winner of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario's 2016 Young Authors Award Winner of the 2017 Louise de Kiriline Award for Nonfiction The age of exploration is not over. When Adam Shoalts ventured into the largest unexplored wilderness on the planet, he hoped to set foot where no one had ever gone...

Now a major motion picture directed by award-winning filmmaker, actor, and producer Jay Duplass, See You When I See You is Adam Cayton-Holland’s “heartbreaking work of genius” (Booklist), a memoir about loss, family, mental health, and the comedian’s relationship with his younger sister...

A thrilling journey by canoe across Alaska, by critically acclaimed writer Adam Weymouth. The Yukon river is 2,000 miles long, the longest stretch of free-flowing river in the United States. In this riveting examination of one of the last wild places on earth, Adam Weymouth canoes along the...

Adam Roberts's Twenty Trillion Leagues Under the Sea revisits Jules Verne's classic novel in a collaboration with the illustrator behind a highly acclaimed edition of The Hunting of the Snark. It is 1958 and France's first nuclear submarine, Plongeur, leaves port for the first of its sea trials...

Go the Fuck to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate and refreshingly honest, it captures the familiar and unspoken tribulations of putting your...

Daniel X is on an impossible mission: to eliminate every intergalactic criminal. But with an explosive demon ready to destroy the Earth, he must travel back in time for his greatest challenge yet. Using his incredible superpower to create objects out of thin air, Daniel X has taken on some of...