Figures In A Landscape: People And Places

Figures In A Landscape: People And PlacesA delectable collection of Theroux's recent writing on great places, people, and prose In the spirit of his much loved Sunrise with Seamonsters and Fresh Air Fiend, Paul Theroux's latest collection of essays leads the reader through a dazzling array of sights, characters, and experiences, as Theroux applies his signature searching curiosity to a life lived as much in reading as on the road. This writerly tour de force features a satisfyingly varied

On the cusp of decoding brain signals that govern motor skills

he offers more than 250 recipes featuring wholesome dishes that use fresh

USA) to giant mechanical kinetic sculptures (Theo Jansen

or who got bitten so badly by the bug that they devoted their life to the pursuit of adventure

she moved to a small town under a new name - Maggie Reid - and her only goal is to stay under the radar

abusive boyfriend

giving in to her ability to read other peoples’ emotions is as difficult as it is dangerous

how social connections increase life expectancy and how patients who feel cared for recover from surgery faster

Written when Hemingway was at the height of his creative powers

In the mountains in search of a precious crystal

Witt's deeply reported first book introduces the unforgettable characters--inventors

train-loving boys and girls ages 3 to 6 will follow Thomas the Tank Engine's great adventure as he gets lost at sea