ELDORIA and The Urban Explorers Club


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In a realm where history murmured through ancient ruins, a band of nine youthful explorers embarked on a quest that would test their courage, intellect, and camaraderie. Their adventure began in the heart of a bustling metropolis, where they formed a club dedicated to unearthing the mysteries that lay beneath the surface. One fateful day, they stumbled upon a long-forgotten chart, a relic from a bygone era. Nestled in the depths of a venerable library, its intricate details and faded ink promised secrets yearning to be unveiled. Zanny, a whirlwind of curiosity, was the first to spot it, igniting a spark of excitement that spread through the group. At that moment, they fell silent, each lost in their own thoughts as if the map, with its faded ink and enigmatic symbols, had cast a spell over them. It was a call to adventure, a promise of secrets waiting to be uncovered. As the afternoon sun began its descent, casting long shadows across the library floor, they knew they couldn’t resist the allure of the unknown. The map had revealed its final destination: a perilous mountain pass, shrouded in legend and cloaked in perpetual snow. Its peak, a jagged tooth against the sky, was said to be the gateway to the lost city of Eldoria. The group finally left the library and soon arrived at its base, a contrasting crew of adventurers, their hearts pounding with hope and trepidation as they gazed up in amazement at what awaited them high above. What would happen next to these intrepid adventurers? Would they succeed in their quest? With another chart as their guide, they later ventured into the labyrinthine streets of the city, their hearts pounding with anticipation. They discovered hidden passageways, ancient tunnels, and forgotten landmarks, each offering a glimpse into the city’s rich heritage. Along the way, they faced challenges both physical and mental. They navigated treacherous terrain, deciphered cryptic clues, and even encountered rival explorers vying for the same secrets. But their friendship and unwavering determination proved to be their greatest assets. As they delved deeper into the city’s underbelly, they uncovered a world of forgotten treasures and ancient knowledge. They encountered mysterious guardians, solved age-old riddles, and witnessed the breathtaking beauty of hidden wonders. Their journey was not without its risks. They faced danger, uncertainty, and the ever-present threat of the unknown. But their courage and resilience shone through, propelling them forward on their quest. In the end, their adventure was more than just a treasure hunt. It was a journey of self-discovery, a testament to the power of friendship, and a celebration of the city’s rich heritage. As they stood at the end of their quest, having uncovered the secrets of the ancient chart, they realised that the real treasure was not Eldoria’s glory or the hidden tunnels conquered, but the bonds they had forged and the memories they had created, as well as the journey itself.







The Club Journal


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The Great Animal Orchestra


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A "passionate amalgam of science and autobiography" that will leave you hearing -- and seeing -- nature as never before (New York Times Book Review). Musician and naturalist Bernie Krause is one of the world's leading experts in natural sound, and he's spent his life discovering and recording nature's rich chorus. Searching far beyond our modern world's honking horns and buzzing machinery, he has sought out the truly wild places that remain, where natural soundscapes exist virtually unchanged from when the earliest humans first inhabited the earth. Krause shares fascinating insight into how deeply animals rely on their aural habitat to survive and the damaging effects of extraneous noise on the delicate balance between predator and prey. But natural soundscapes aren't vital only to the animal kingdom; Krause explores how the myriad voices and rhythms of the natural world formed a basis from which our own musical expression emerged. From snapping shrimp, popping viruses, and the songs of humpback whales -- whose voices, if unimpeded, could circle the earth in hours -- to cracking glaciers, bubbling streams, and the roar of intense storms; from melody-singing birds to the organlike drone of wind blowing over reeds, the sounds Krause has experienced and describes are like no others. And from recording jaguars at night in the Amazon rain forest to encountering mountain gorillas in Africa's Virunga Mountains, Krause offers an intense and intensely personal narrative of the planet's deep and connected natural sounds and rhythm. The Great Animal Orchestra is the story of one man's pursuit of natural music in its purest form, and an impassioned case for the conservation of one of our most overlooked natural resources-the music of the wild.




Motor Travel


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A Street Through Time


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Steve Noon's award-winning A Street Through Time has been revised and updated for a new generation. In a series of fourteen unique illustrations, A Street Through Time tells the story of human history by exploring a street as it evolves from 10,000 BCE to the present day. Readers will see how the landscape and the daily lives of people changed as a small settlement grows into a city, is struck by war and plague, and gains trade and industry.




Pinelands Folklife


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Looks at the Pinelands region of New Jersey, describes farming, glassmaking, charcoal burning, trapping, oystering, and clamming in the region, and discusses the local ecology.