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Mexico in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture (In Focus Guides) מאת John Ross Mexico is a land torn between Latin America and the United States, between its Indian and revolutionary past and the modern trappings of skyscrapers, cellular phones, and factories. Mexico in Focus is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this vivid and tumultuous nation. It explores the la...

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B As in Beirut מאת Iman Humaydan Younes The four interlocking narratives that make up this extraordinary novel belong to four women who live in the same apartment building in Beirut during the Lebanese civil war. There is Lilian with her two children, desperate to emigrate, with or without her husband. Warda cannot recover from the loss o...

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Paris By Bistro: A Guide to Eating Well מאת Christine Graf Bistros transport us into the Paris of our collective memory, of our youthful imagination, of literary legend. Here are the haunts of Henry Miller, the hangouts for Hemingway and Fitzgerald, the watering spots for Richard Wright and James Baldwin. In Paris by Bistro, you enter the neighborhoo...

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A Traveller's History of New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands (Traveller's Histories Series) מאת John H. Chambers A Traveller's History of New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands gives the curious tourist not only a modern-day portrait of New Zealand and the far-flung islands, their political systems, and economic diversity, but also looks at the early settling of this massive area which covers about a fifth ...

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A Traveller's History of Canada מאת Robert Bothwell To outsiders, Canada is synonymous with a vision of wilderness, glaciers, mountains and forests. Distance and space define Canada, but so do large modern cities, an extraordinarily diverse population (30 million plus) and advanced social systems that won it recognition from the United Nations as th...

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Bob Marley: A Life מאת Garry Steckles One of the twentieth century's most iconic cultural figures, Bob Marley was responsible for popularizing reggae music throughout the world. He set attendance records that still stand today and his 1977 Exodus album was hailed by Time magazine as the greatest of the 20th Century. His un...

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The Lebanese Kitchen: Quick & Healthy Recipes מאת Monique Bassila Zaarour WINNER GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD 2007 This practical and comprehensive cookbook opens up a world of delightful dishes and provides numerous, inspiring ideas for healthy eating. Monique Bassila Zaarour brings three great gifts to her Lebanese Kitchen: from her Lebanese heritage, a...

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Florida for Families מאת Larry Lain Florida is America's backyard, the biggest, coolest backyard in the country. From the swing set (the mind-boggling theme parks of Orlando and Tampa) to the sandbox (hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches) to the wading pool (the mighty Atlantic Ocean and magnificent Gulf of Mexico), Florida is wher...

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The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9/11 מאת David Ray Griffin Taking to heart the classic idea that those who benefit from a crime ought to be investigated, here the eminent theologian David Ray Griffin sifts through the evidence about the attacks of 9/11--stories from the mainstream press, reports from abroad, the work of other researchers, and the contra...

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A Traveller's History of India (Traveller's History) מאת Sinharaja Tammita-Delgoda India, named after the river Indus, is heir to one of the world's oldest and richest civilizations and the origin of many of the ideas, philosophies, and movements that have shaped the destiny of humankind. For the traveler, India is both an inspiration and a challenge. The sheer wealth of Ind...

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Cafe Life New York: An Insider's Guide to the City's Neighborhood Cafes מאת Sandy Miller Café Life New York is an essential companion for anyone committed to discovering the true heart of one of the world's greatest cities. Discover the cafés of New York City, the neighborhood hangouts that even street-smart New Yorkers often miss. Organized according to neighborhood, thi...

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A Traveller's History of Ireland (Traveller's History Series) מאת Peter Neville A Traveller's History of Ireland gives a full and accurate portrait of Ireland from its prehistory right up to the present. The story opens with mysterious, early Celtic Ireland where no Roman stood, through Saint Patrick's mission to Ireland which began the process of making it "an island of...

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A Traveller's History of the Caribbean מאת James Ferguson The Caribbean, a region of spectacular natural beauty, has a long and turbulent history. Described by Columbus as an earthly paradise, it has enticed travellers for hundreds of years - from gold-seeking Spanish conquistadors to modern-day tourists. "A Traveller's History of the Caribbean" traces the...

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A Traveller's History of Russia מאת Peter Neville This book provides a comprehensive survey of Russia's tragic and glorious history from prehistory through glasnost and the fall of the Soviet Union right up to the present day. The book begins with prehistoric Russia and its nomadic invaders, and covers the rise of Muscovy with its colorful panoply ...

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Cucina Napoletana: 100 Recipes from Italy's Most Vibrant City מאת Arturo Iengo Naples, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, is a vibrant, passionate city with food to match. It is famed as the birthplace of the original wood-fired pizza, which has evolved from its simplest form, marinara, to more contemporary interpretations with arugula and seafood. Its food traditions also embra...

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Travellers' Wildlife Guides Peru מאת David L. Pearson From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains, to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, to the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern Peru, travellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife. In this book is all th...

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Buenos Aires: A Cultural History (Cultural Histories Series) מאת Jason Wilson

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The Nomad: The Diaries of Isabelle Eberhardt מאת Isabelle Eberhardt In her short life Isabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) came to be known as the ultimate enigma and representative of everything that seemed dangerous in nineteenth century society. Born the illegitimate daughter of an aristocratic Russian emigree she was a cross-dresser and sensualist, an experienced dru...

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A Traveller's History of Egypt מאת Harry Ades Ancient Egypt has gripped the popular imagination like no other country and the lure of its pyramids and the Nile are a magnet for visitors from all over the world. This book provides a concise and fascinating journey from the country's earliest beginnings right up to the present day. A Trave...

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Ancient Greece: An Explorer's Guide מאת Robert Emmet Meagher Few locations in the world offer as many captivating ancient sites and monuments as Greece, and the ancients who built them knew how to choose spectacular natural settings that in themselves would satisfy any traveler. With its text rich in maps, site plans, and photographs, Ancient Greece pr...

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Everything Good Will Come מאת Sefi Atta Everything Good Will Come introduces an important new voice in contemporary fiction. With insight and a lyrical wisdom, Nigerian-born Sefi Atta has written a powerful and eloquent story set in her African homeland. It is 1971, a year after the Biafran War, and Nigeria is under military rule--...

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A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia (The Traveller's History Series) מאת J. M. Barwise From the early Christian era in Europe, Southeast Asia was known as the "Land of Gold." It is a region blessed with a rich diversity of cultures, peoples, and scenery. A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia is a lucid and concise introduction to the histories of the modern states of Malaysia, Indon...

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Rome: A Cultural History (Cultural Histories) מאת Jonathan Boardman Rome, the "Eternal City," has provided endless inspiration for religious thinkers, poets, artists and philosophers. As the first urban space to boast over a million inhabitants, its ancient glories endure, reflecting the Roman Empire's power and prestige. A religious village set among the ruins of a...

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A Traveller's History of Poland (Traveller's History Series) מאת John Radzilowski Poland is a major European country with over 38 million inhabitants and a land area comparable to Spain. It has played a major role in European history but its subjugation by foreign powers in the nineteenth century and during the Cold War eclipsed Poland in the minds of many in Western Europe and t...

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Thailand: Traveller's Wildlife Guide (Travellers' Wildlife Guides) מאת David L. Pearson Thailand holds a special place in the minds of the world's nature-lovers as a paradise of splendid tropical forests, untrammeled ocean beaches, and spectacular underwater coral grottos. Nature travellers to Thailand want to experience these stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife-gib...

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A Traveller's History Of France (Traveller's Histories Series) מאת Robert Cole Millions of travellers visit France each year. The glories of the French countryside, the essential harmony of French architecture, the wealth of historical relics, the myriad of cultural opportunities - all make the country a perennial and irresistible attraction. A Traveller's History of Fra...

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A Travellers History of Scotland (Traveller's History of Scotland) מאת Andrew Fisher The broad sweep of Scotland's story, both past and present, is chronicled by one of the country's best historians. Andrew Fisher begins with Scotland's first people and their culture and ends with Devolution and the setting up of the first Scottish parliament since 1707. Before the arrival of the ...

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Texas (On-The-Road Histories) מאת Mary Jo Powell Mary Jo Powell's Texas begins with a panorama of the vast Texas landscape, from the Piney Woods to Big Bend Country, before turning to the people of the land now called Texas. She begins with those who inhabited the area before the Spanish arrived, the story of the Alamo, the movement from independe...

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Dive the Virgin Islands: Complete Guide to Diving and Snorkelling (Dive (Interlink)) מאת Lawson Wood This diving guide to the Virgin Islands is an indispensable resource for divers and snorkellers of all levels of qualification and experience. Enhanced by magnificent full-color photographs, this practical book offers detailed information on the best places to witness the wonders of the underwater r...

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The Indonesian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories מאת Sri Owen In this landmark book, renowned author Sri Owen provides a unique insight into the ancient, exotic and varied cuisine of the Indonesian archipelago. Over 120 mouthwatering and easy-to-follow recipes take us from staples and basics to food for festivals and special occasions, with fascinating introdu...

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A Traveller's History of Germany מאת Robert Cole "A Traveller's History of Germany" offers a complete and authoritative history of a country of which much of its rich past and legacy of great culture has been forgotten after the traumas of the two world wars. There were Germans long before there was Germany. Germanic peoples lived for centuries in...

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Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters מאת Jane (RTL) Yolen From the earliest days of stories, when hunters told of their exploits around the campfire, to the era of kings in castles listening to the storyteller at the royal feast, to the time of TV dinners, stories and eating have been close companions. So it is not unusual that folk stories are often about...

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Travellers' Wildlife Guides Florida מאת Fiona Sunquist Travelers go to Florida for sun, sand, surf, and visits to the state's world-famous theme parks, but increasingly also to explore Florida's incredible natural attractions: stunning subtropical scenery, wonderful hiking and bird-watching trails, exceptional fishing, boating, and canoeing, the wet wil...