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	Insight Guide Great River Cruises of Europe  •   Insight Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A profusely illustrated overview of the waterways of France, the Low Countries and Great Britain, featuring excellent maps, hundreds of color photographs and diverse essays on topics of interest. (EUR203, $23.95)
	A Time of Gifts  •  Patrick Leigh Fermor TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES Fermor effortlessly interweaves anecdote, history and culture in this exuberant account of a walk as a young man in 1933 across Europe. This first volume chronicles his trip from the Hook of Holland, up the Rhine and down the Danube. The adventure continues in Between the Woods and Water, thankfully also reissued by NYRB. The books were written not by the young adventurer but the accomplished author 40 years later, adding perspective and a sweet nostalgia. (CEU30, $16.95)
	Cathedrals and Castles, Building in the Middle Ages  •  Alain Erlande-Brandenburg ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 175 PAGES • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE A slim encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages. This volume in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series features hundreds of drawings and color illustrations, a brief chronology and more information than you would imagine between its slim covers. Take it along to gain a better appreciation of the Middle Ages and its legacy in Europe. (MED07, $12.95)
	In Search of Dracula, The History of Dracula and Vampires  •  Raymond McNally HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 297 PAGES The history of Vlad Tepes (AKA Vlad the Impaler), the Romanian warrior prince upon whom Bram Stoker based his infamous blood-drinking count, and his incarnation in film and literature, drawn from oral; histories and archaeological evidence. With chapters on the historical Dracula and his castle, his reign over Wallachia, assassination, the mystery of the empty grave at Snagov and other horrors and history. Written in conjunction with Radu Florescu. (EUR193, $16.00)
	Europe Map  •   Freytag & Berndt MAP A two-sided map of all of Europe, as far east as Russia and western Turkey, at a fairly detailed scale of 1:2,500,000. (EUR74, $13.95)

	Fodor's Amsterdam's 25 Best  •   Fodor's   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This slim guide includes an excellent map of the city center and can easily be slipped in your pocket. (NTH16, $11.95)
	Fodor's Vienna's 25 Best  •   Fodors   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A compact guide to the city with an excellent pull-out map, featuring helpful recommendations for restaurants, bars, sights and attractions in Vienna. (AST27, $11.95)
	All Along the Danube: Recipes from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Romania, & Bulgaria  •  Marina Polvay   • FOOD  •  A cookbook full of classic recipes from Central Europe. It includes some thoughtful comments on culture. (EUR42, $16.95)
	A History of Slovakia, The Struggle for Survival  •  Stanislav K. Kirschbaum   • HISTORY  •  A historian from Bratislava traces his nation's roots from the first arrival on the Danubian Plain to Slovakia's declaration of independence in 1993. A particularly solid discussion of the Communist period and the nation's relationship with the Czechs and Hungary. (EUR93, $19.95)
	A Nervous Splendor, Vienna 1888-1889  •  Frederic Morton   • HISTORY  •  A portrait of Vienna at the end of the 19th century, this book focuses on Crown Prince Rudolph, his devastating suicide and the rich texture of gossip and daily life at the Habsburg Court. It captures the political ferment, intellectual creativity, gaiety and despair of fin-de-siecle Austria. (AST16, $16.00)
	Balkan Ghosts, A Journey Through History  •  Robert D. Kaplan   • HISTORY  •  Kaplan interweaves the history, art and culture of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece with his travels in this portrait of the region. (BLK02, $15.00)
	Budapest 1900, A Historical Portrait of the City and its Culture  •  John Lukacs   • HISTORY  •  Written by a distinguished historian and native son, this excellent book is a richly detailed cultural portrait of the city at its zenith. With maps and archival photographs. (HGR01, $14.00)
	Bury Me Standing  •  Isabel Fonseca   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  This marvelous portrait of the Roma, also known as the Gypsies, offers insight into their music, foods, religions, folk traditions, and examines their influential but complex relationship with Eastern Europe. (EUR09, $14.95)
	Danube  •  Claudio Magris   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • COMING IN OCTOBER  •  A new edition of the gifted novelist's classic account of a Danube journey from its source in the heart of what once was the Austro-Hungarian Empire through the Balkans to the Black Sea. The book is an intellectually charged, evocative portrait of the places and personalities of Central Europe. (EUR58, $16.00)
	Postwar, A History of Europe Since 1945  •  Tony Judt   • HISTORY  •  A keenly observed, lively history of Europe, its politics, society and ambitions since WWII. (EUR195, $20.00)
	The Balkans, A Short History  •  Mark Mazower   • HISTORY  •  A brief, provocative survey of the complex and often contentious history of the Balkans. With eloquence and insight, Mazower addresses the issues of geography, nationalism and modern nation-building in the region. (BLK28, $13.95)
	The European Union, A Very Short Introduction  •  John Pinder   • HISTORY  •  This pocket primer covers the development of the EU, its history, policies, growth, governance and impact on world affairs. With 17 maps. (EUR231, $11.95)
	The German Way  •  Hyde Flippo   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  A slim volume on the German-speaking world's cultural psyche, this is a great resource for anyone seeking insight into why the Germans do what they do. (GER12, $15.95)
	The History of Serbia  •  John K. Cox   • HISTORY  •  This engagingly written history of Serbia will help readers to understand the complex web of Serbian history, politics, society, and culture. (BLK120, $55.00)
	The Rhine, Culture and Landscape at the Heart of Europe  •  Roland Recht   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  A beautifully illustrated, oversized survey of the history, geography, culture and sights along the river from its source in the Alps of Switzerland to the North Sea. (GER120, $75.00)
	The Rhine: An Eco-Biography, 1815-2000  •  Mark Cioc  •  William Cronon   • HISTORY  •  A scholarly, well-researched environmental history of the Rhine, particularly its role in European economic and national history over the last 200 years. (GER130, $24.95)
	The Undutchables, An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture and Inhabitants  •  Colin White   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  A laugh-out-loud, irreverent guide to understanding Dutch character and habits, covering topics such as home, money, children and politics. (NTH12, $15.00)
	When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do  •  Hyde Flippo   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  A humorous and helpful guide to getting along in Germany, informing travelers on everything from proper restaurant etiquette to how to behave in social situations and how best to appear like a local. (GER149, $12.95)
	A Worldly Art, The Dutch Republic 1585-1718  •  Mariet Westermann   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  A slim, illustrated analysis of Dutch art in its golden age, arranged by genre. Artists of the era included the masters Rembrandt, Vermeer, Pieter de Hooch and Frans Hals. Features 100 color illustrations. (NTH46, $23.00)
	The Gothic Cathedral, Origins of Gothic Architecture and the Medieval Concept of Order  •  Otto Georg Von Simson   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  A scholarly examination of the Medieval cathedral as a representation of the supernatural and divine. (EUR246, $29.95)
	The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral  •  Robert A. Scott   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  An accessible overview of the medieval cathedral, its history, design and architecture with black-and-white photographs. (EUR190, $17.95)
	Between the Woods and the Water  •  Patrick Leigh Fermor   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  This sequel to A Time of Gifts (CEU30), Fermor's classic account of walking across Europe in 1933, continues with his youthful adventures in Hungary and Romania. The book ends at the Iron Gates, which divide the Carpathian mountains from the Balkans. (CEU31, $15.95)
	Mozart  •  Peter Gay   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  A concise, entertaining portrait of the musical genius which delves into Mozart's complex relationship with his father, his daunting role as a child prodigy and his exploration of new musical territory. (AST43, $13.00)
	On Foot to the Golden Horn: A Walk to Istanbul  •  Jason Goodwin   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  A marvelous account of Goodwin's pilgrimage on foot from Gdansk to Constantinople in the early 1990s in the footsteps of Patrick Leigh Fermor, interweaving history, incident and reflection. (EUR81, $15.00)
	The Diary of a Young Girl, The Definitive Edition  •  Anne Frank   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  The classic story of an adolescent Jewish girl's life and thoughts while in hiding with her family in Nazi-occupied Holland. A new edition with added material. (NTH05, $12.95)
	The Improbable Voyage  •  Tristan Jones   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  A personable sailor's yarn of a tough trip by water across Europe along the Rhine and Danube to the Black Sea. Jones, an inveterate Welsh sailor, adventurer and storyteller, tackles not only sailing, but also the people, politics and flavor of Eastern Europe circa 1985. (EUR156, $16.50)
	Transylvania and Beyond, A Travel Memoir  •  Dervla Murphy   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Murphy spent eight months among the people of Transylvania, soaking up their stories and their thoughts on life in modern Romania, on a spirited return journey to the country after the fall of the Soviet empire. (EUR98, $21.95)
	Amsterdam, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Manfred Wolf   • ANTHOLOGY  •  Organized by district, these 17 contemporary short stories by modern Dutch writers, including Cees Nooteboom and Geert Mak, are set among the canals, cafes and neighborhoods of Amsterdam. (NTH33, $13.95)
	Dracula  •  Bram Stoker   • LITERATURE  •  The vampire novel that started it all, based on the legend of "Vlad the Impaler." The gothic shocker is set within the dank castles and misty forests of Transylvania, and the foggy streets and staid country houses of Victorian England. (EUR125, $11.00)
	The Blue Flower  •  Penelope Fitzgerald   • LITERATURE  •  Set in the Age of Goethe, this exquisitely written short novel is a fictional account of the life of the Romantic poet Novalis. It paints a vivid picture of German intellectual and mercantile life in the late 1700s. (GER21, $13.00)
	The Dean's December  •  Saul Bellow   • LITERATURE  •  Bellow's novel tells the story of a college dean who witnesses unrest and corruption at home and abroad, first within the political community of Chicago, then under the oppressive communist rule of Romania. (EUR126, $15.00)
	The Third Man and the Fallen Idol  •  Graham Greene   • LITERATURE  •  A haunting tale and penetrating portrait of Vienna after World War II, "The Third Man" is the result of Greene's collaboration with Carol Reed on the classic movie. "The Fallen Idol" is a separate tale of intrigue set in Britain. (AST30, $13.00)

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