"Narrative of a Recent Imprisonment in China after the Wreck of the Kite" by John Lee Scott is a gripping account of the author's harrowing experiences following a shipwreck. The narrative unfolds as Scott details his struggles for survival and the challenges he faced while imprisoned in China. His vivid descriptions and emotional depth provide readers with a firsthand look at the cultural and political landscape of the time, as well as the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adv...

On Monday the 8th July, 1839, I left Shields for Bordeaux in the Kite, a beautiful brig of 281 tons, commanded by Mr. James Noble; built by, and belonging to, Messrs. T. and W. Smith of Newcastle. We arrived at Bordeaux after a three weeks passage, and lay there for two months. Sailed from thence on the 16th October for the Mauritius, with a cargo of wines, and arrived there after a passage of ninety-three days. Here we remained a month, and having landed the wines, sailed from thence to M...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Canada's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Marvel at the Niagara Falls, spot whales in Newfoundland and sample wine on the Okanagan Valley Wine trail. Get to Canada, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet's Canada's

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Pacific Northwest's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise the Pacific Coast, the Willamette Valley and the Cascade Mountains. Get to the Pacific Northwest, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet's Pacific Northwest's

Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Shop for vintage shoes in quirky Gastown, hit the powdered slopes of Grouse Mountain and sample an Indian Pale Ale in a hidden microbrewery - all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria...

"Look, you’re here because you want to know what this life is actually like, right? You probably think you’re here for a distraction. That’s what the site is designed to make you think because that’s how the bills get paid. But that isn't the story in these pages. When John first messaged me, I was ready for the usual script—the demands, the 'I paid for you' attitude. But he didn't bring a script. He wanted to be heard and he actually listened. He didn't want to just look at me or my conte...

This deeply heartfelt book from bestselling author John Lee deals with the depth of love, loss, and more in dealing with divorce from a very personal perspective.John speaks directly and candidly and states:"This is the most different, difficult, and heartfelt book I have ever written or will write.It will speak to anyone who has loved, lost, took some time to move from where you thought you would be to where you are and will be.Like the monk, Thomas Merton said, "Every tra...

"A feat of culinary legerdemain . . . Recipes for gluten-free fluffy cakes, chewy cookies, and crumbly bars—without a speck of gluten-free flour mix." — The KitchnThis collection of dessert recipes is so delicious no one will know they are gluten-free! With seventy-five recipes for naturally gluten-free desserts, author Nicole Spiridakis uses a wide range of non-wheat flours to finesse the balance between decadent and dietary. These tasty recipes bypass co...

The beer connoisseur's cookbook that matches pints from IPAs to stouts with plates from classic fish and chips to shiitake gyozas.As beer lovers well know, there has never been a better time to be a beer drinker. But all that beer begs for the right food to go with it! This collection serves up sixty-five globe-roaming and simple recipes from appetizers to snacks and main courses that go beyond typical pub grub with recommendations of beer styles and widely availab...

Simplify your bartending game with drink recipes that are impossible to screw up from the author of Nightcap and Cocktails with a Twist.Some of the best cocktails are the easiest to make, and author Kara Newman figured out the secret—using equal parts of the main ingredients and adding a dash of bitters or a splash of seltzer to gild the lily. Take the Cucumber Gimlet: Combine one part each vodka, lime juice, and lemonade; two cucumber slices; the...

"[This] lavishly illustrated labor of love is a must-have for any baker who seeks to create honest, authentic and flavorful breads and pastries." —Stanley Ginsberg, award-winning author of The Rye BakerHere is a go-to resource for bakers of all skill levels who love new information and techniques that lead to better loaves and more flavor. These forty-five foolproof recipes for delicious, nutritious, good-for-the-gut breads and pastries star a wide range of...

Killing God's Enemies relates the origin, history and activities of the church of Christian Identity and its violent outgrowth called the Phineas Priesthood. In doing so, the book reveals the group's philosophy of hate; their methodology, which is death to all blacks, Jews, homosexuals and abortionists; and their goal, which is an America ruled by white men. The church of Christian Identity is a small and obscure religious denomination. Its radical arm— the Phineas Priesthood— bar...