The Heart of the World: The Journey to the Last Secret Place

by Ian Baker.  This book describes many harrowing journeys in search of Shangri-La, a remote and hidden area along the Tsangpo River of Tibet.

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating

by Elisabeth Tova Bailey.  I can't recommend this jewel of book highly enough! It is the story of a woman who has a long-term illness and from her bed she begins to observe a small garden snail that lives in a potted plant by her bed. She has been slowed down by her illness and so can truly perceive the life of this little snail. Would that we all could have our faculties of perception return to us again, as this is truly a lost skill!

It is a beautiful book, filled with wonder, enjoy!