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Lost in the Valley of Death : a story of obsession and danger in the Himalayas / by Rustad, Harley,author.;

"In the vein of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, a riveting work of narrative nonfiction centering on the unsolved disappearance of an American backpacker in India -- one of at least two dozen tourists who have met a similar fate in the remote and storied Parvati Valley. For centuries, India has enthralled westerners looking for an exotic getaway, a brief immersion in yoga and meditation, or in rare cases, a true pilgrimage to find spiritual revelation. Justin Alexander Shetler, an inveterate traveler trained in wilderness survival, was one such seeker. In his early thirties Justin Alexander Shetler, quit his job at a tech startup and set out on a global journey: across the United States by motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained him a devoted following who lived vicariously through his adventures. But the ever restless explorer was driven to pursue ever greater challenges, and greater risks, in what had become a personal quest -- his own hero's journey. In 2016, he made his way to the Parvati Valley, a remote and rugged corner of the Indian Himalayas steeped in mystical tradition yet shrouded in darkness and danger. There, he spent weeks studying under the guidance of a sadhu, an Indian holy man, living and meditating in a cave. At the end of August, accompanied by the sadhu, he set off on a "spiritual journey" to a holy lake -- a journey from which he would never return. Lost in the Valley of Death is about one man's search to find himself, in a country where for many westerners the path to spiritual enlightenment can prove fraught, even treacherous. But it is also a story about all of us and the ways, sometimes extreme, we seek fulfillment in life.

Subjects: Shetler, Justin.; Shetler, Justin; Adventure and adventurers; Adventure travel; Hikers; Missing persons; Travel; Wilderness areas;

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What an owl knows : the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds / by Ackerman, Jennifer,1959-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern France, and our enduring awareness and curiosity of their forward gaze and nearly silent flight has cemented the owl as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, foresight and intuition. But what, really, does an owl know? Though our infatuation goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to study these birds in great detail. While more than 270 species exist today, and reside on every continent except Antarctica, owls are far more difficult to find and study than other birds--because while not only cryptic and perfectly camouflaged, owls are most active in the dark of night. Joining scientists on this maddening and elusive treasure hunt, Jennifer Ackerman brings alive the rich biological history of these animals and reveals the remarkable scientific discoveries into their brains and behavior. She explores how, with the modern technology and tools, researchers now know that owls talk all night long--without opening their bills. That that their hoots follow a series of complex rules, allowing them to express needs and desires. That owls duet. They migrate. They use tools. They hoard their prey. Some live in underground burrows, some dine on scorpions. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls, and dives deep too into why this bird endlessly inspires and beguiles us. WHAT AN OWL KNOWS is an awe-inspiring and spellbinding journey across the globe and through human history, and a dazzling account of the astonishing health, hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess that distinguishes the owl from nearly all other birds. An extraordinary glimpse into the mind of these brilliant animals, WHAT AN OWLS KNOWS pulls back the curtain on the the hidden and still undiscovered realities of our shared world"--

Subjects: Owls; Owls.;

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The Sirens A Novel [electronic resource] : by Hart, Emilia.aut; Kreinik, Barrie.nrt; CloudLibrary;

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • #1 LibraryReads Pick • Indie Next Pick A spellbinding novel about sisters separated by centuries, but bound together by the sea, from the author of the runaway New York Times bestseller Weyward. “Narrator Barrie Kreinik offers a first-rate performance, embodying the characters with distinctive voices and delivering Hart’s prose with graceful lyricism.”—Library Journal (starred review) "The Sirens teems with family secrets, eerie dreams, and deep transformation. A compelling tale of sisterhood, sacrifice, and the sea, this is a beautiful follow-up to Hart's sensational debut, Weyward. The Sirens will sweep you away." —Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary 2019: Lucy awakens from a dream to find her hands around her ex-lover’s throat. Horrified, she flees to her older sister’s house on the Australian coast, hoping she can help explain the strangely vivid nightmare that preceded the attack—but Jess is nowhere to be found. As Lucy awaits her return, the rumors surrounding Jess’s strange small town start to emerge. Numerous men have gone missing at sea, spread over decades. A tiny baby was found hidden in a cave. And sailors tell of hearing women’s voices on the waves. Desperate for answers, Lucy finds and begins to read her sister’s adolescent diary. 1999: Jess is a lonely sixteen-year-old in a rural town in the middle of the continent. Diagnosed with a rare allergy to water, she has always felt different, until her young, charming art teacher takes an interest in her drawings, seeing a power and maturity in them—and in her—that no one else has. 1800: Twin sisters Mary and Eliza have been torn from their loving father in Ireland and forced onto a convict ship bound for Australia. For their entire lives, they’ve feared the ocean, as their mother tragically drowned when they were just girls. Yet as the boat bears them further and further from all they know, they begin to notice changes in their bodies that they can’t explain, and they feel the sea beginning to call to them… A breathtaking tale of female resilience and the bonds of sisterhood across time and space, The Sirens captures the power of dreams, and the mystery and magic of the sea. This program includes a bonus conversation with the author. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical; Contemporary Women;

© 2025., Macmillan Audio,

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Une aventure souterraine : une histoire / by Graf, Mike.; Alger, Liz.;

LSC

Subjects: Spéléologie d'amateurs; Cavernes; Caving; Caves;

© c2005., Groupe Beauchemin,

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La grotte secrète / by Smith, Annette.; Thomas, Meredith.;

LSC

Subjects: Père et enfant; Camping; Cavernes; Father and child; Camping; Caves;

© c2003., Groupe Beauchemin,

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Perdus au centre de la Terre / by Bergeron, Alain M.,1957-; Gravel, François.; Mercier, Johanne.; Latulippe, Martine,1971-; Germain, Philippe,1963-;

Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Tremblements de terre; Earthquakes; Cavernes; Caves; French language materials.; Roman d'aventures.;

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Walls Can Talk. by Saura, Carlos,film director.; Latido Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Originally produced by Latido Films in 2022.In his artistic testament, acclaimed Carlos Saura portrays the evolution and relationship of art with the wall as a creative canvas, travelling from the first graphic revolutions of the prehistoric caves to the most avant-garde urban expressions. A thrilling and personal journey in the company of figures including Miquel Barceló (the first contemporary artist still alive to expose his work at the Louvre) or Suso 33 (a reference within the Graffiti and Muralism worlds) among many.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Art.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Painting.; Motion picture producers and directors.; Creative ability.; Art and architecture.;

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Secrets of war [videorecording] / by Allen, Pippa,actor.; Bijker, David-Jan,film producer.; Bots, Dennis,1974-film director.; Brauers, Joes,1999-actor.; Bronkhuyzen, Maas,2001-actor.; Duijvestein, Eva,1976-actor.; Dziezuk, Andr©♭.; Feit, Luc,1962-actor.; Hof, Ren©♭ van 't,1956-actor.; Holst Pellekaan, Karen van,screenwriter.; Peters, Loek,1974-actor.; Prins, Annemarie,1932-actor.; Selen, Reinier,1972-film producer.; Staverden, Harro van,film producer.; Verkooijen, Nils,1997-actor.; Walle, Stefan de,1965-actor.; Motion picture adaptation of (work):Vriens, Jacques.Oorlogsgeheimen.Videorecording.; Bijker Productions.; Film Movement (Firm),publisher.; Katholieke Radio Omroep (Netherlands); Living Stone Belgium (Firm); Rinkel Film.; Tarantula (Firm);

Director of photography, Rolf Dekens ; editor, Peter Alderliesten ; music, André Dziezuk.Maas Bronkhuyzen, Joes Brauers, Pippa Allen, Nils Verkooijen, Loek Peters, Eva Duijvestein, Stefan De Walle, René van 't Hof, Annemarie Prins, Luc Feit.Tuur and Lambert are best friends in a Nazi-occupied Dutch village who pass their days playing soldiers and exploring local caves, mimicking a war that seems far removed from their everyday life. When Maartje joins their class, the young girl immediately stands out as different from her classmates. Yet the boys embrace their new friend, forming a unique bond based on shared adventures, secrets and mischief. Ultimately, the realities of war even find them.PG.DVD, NTSC, all regions; Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound or Dolby digital 2.0 stereo.

Subjects: Children's films.; Feature films.; Foreign films; Friendship in children; Motion pictures, Dutch.; Video recordings for children.; World War, 1939-1945;

For private home use only.

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