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  • Why the Dutch are Different

    A Journey into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands

    by Ben Coates ...
    Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good.In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world's smallest countries is also so ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Rhine

    Following Europe's Greatest River from Amsterdam to the Alps

    by Ben Coates ...
    From rowing the canals of Amsterdam to riding a cow through the Alps, via Cold War nuclear bunkers, raucous Gay Pride parades, tranquil Lake Constance and snowy mountain climbs, The Rhine blends travelogue and offbeat history to tell the fascinating story of how a great river helped shape a continent.SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDThe Rhine is one of the world's ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Invention of Amsterdam

    A History of Europe’s Greatest City in Ten Walks

    by Ben Coates ...
    An essential guide to one of the world’s most remarkable, and often misunderstood, cities by the author of Why the Dutch Are Different.When Ben Coates injures his leg and needs to rebuild his strength by walking, he finds himself presented with an exciting opportunity: to rediscover the city he has been working in for over a decade, at a slower pace. He devises ten walks, each demonstrating a ... Read more

    $26.29 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Farm Call Confessions

    Inside the Mind of a Backwoods Veterinarian

    by Ben Coates DVM ...
    Delve into the intriguing life of a rural vet battling personal challenges, including autism and depression, while navigating the complexities of human-animal bonds.In the pages of Farm Call Confessions, author Dr. Ben Coates, a large animal practitioner based in the heart of Virginia, peels back the professional veneer to reveal the human behind the white coat. More than just a dedicated ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Impact of the English Civil War on the Economy of London, 1642–50

    by Ben Coates ...
    When the English Civil War broke out, London’s economy was diverse and dynamic, closely connected through commercial networks with the rest of England and with Europe, Asia and North America. As such it was uniquely vulnerable to hostile acts by supporters of the king, both those at large in the country and those within the capital. Yet despite numerous difficulties, the capital remained the ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

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    Why The Dutch Are Different

    A Journey into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands

    by Ben Coates ...
    Narrated by Ciaran Saward ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 3 min

    Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good.In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world's smallest countries is also so ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Audiobook

    The Rhine

    Following Europe's Greatest River from Amsterdam to the Alps

    by Ben Coates ...
    Narrated by Ciaran Saward ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 15 min

    From rowing the canals of Amsterdam to riding a cow through the Alps, via Cold War nuclear bunkers, raucous Gay Pride parades, tranquil Lake Constance, and snowy mountain climbs, The Rhine blends travelogue and offbeat history to tell the fascinating story of how a great river helped shape a continent.SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDThe Rhine is one of the world's ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Audiobook

    The Invention of Amsterdam

    a history of Europe's greatest city in ten walks

    by Ben Coates ...
    Narrated by Gareth Richards ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 19 min

    An essential guide to one of the world's most remarkable, and often misunderstood, cities by the author of Why the Dutch Are Different.When Ben Coates injures his leg and needs to rebuild his strength by walking, he finds himself presented with an exciting opportunity: to rediscover the city he has been working in for over a decade, at a slower pace. He devises ten walks, each demonstrating a ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    The Greats on Leadership

    Classic Wisdom for Modern Managers

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    Narrated by Chatterbox Audio, Simon Shepherd ...

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    You don't need a big title or a business degree in order to lead with impact. What you need is practical wisdom: the insight, judgment, and strength of character that all great leaders have, but that most business schools and corporate workshops don't teach. The Greats on Leadership gets you there.Jocelyn Davis takes you on an in-depth tour of the best leadership ideas of the past 25 centuries, ... Read more

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    Elephants

    Birth, Life, and Death in the World of the Giants

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    Welcome to Lagos

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    Narrated by Robin Miles ...

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  • Useless Etymology

    Offbeat Word Origins for Curious Minds

    by Jess Zafarris ...
    "A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasuretrove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare really ... Read more

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