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FATHER'S DAY

City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

Roger Crowley

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PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR

A Pig in Provence: Good Food and Simple Pleasures in the South of France

Georgeanne Brennan

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Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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PENGUIN CLASSICS

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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The Black Sea, A History

The Black Sea, A History


by Charles King

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

A brisk history of the region, showing the Black Sea as uniting diverse cultures in the Balkans, Central Asia and the Middle East. (EUR173, $35.00)

The Book of Laughter and Forgetting

The Book of Laughter and Forgetting


by Milan Kundera

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

Kundera strings together loosely related short stories to form an original and entertaining look at Czech culture. (CZH17, $14.99)

Bradt Guide Belarus

Bradt Guide Belarus


by Nigel Roberts

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A detailed, personable guide to the Republic of Belarus, revealing its history, nature, culture and architecture. (EUR277, $25.99)

Central Europe Map

Central Europe Map


by Freytag & Berndt

  • 2010
  • MAP

This colorful regional European map, like the sister map Europe Grand Tour (EUR185), covers from Paris and Amsterdam to Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, Rome and Dubrovnik. (EUR12, $14.95)

Central Europe, Enemies, Neighbors, Friends

Central Europe, Enemies, Neighbors, Friends


by Lonnie Johnson

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 382 PAGES

An academic survey of the social, political, and economic past of Central Europe, and the conflicts that stir modern-day European politics. (EUR69, $47.25)

Fado


by Andrzej Stasiuk

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A tribute to the culturally rich landscapes, literature and history of Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and Albania by the Polish writer, poet, essayist and literary critic. (EUR350, $13.95)

The Glance of Countess Hahn-Hahn (Down the Danube)

The Glance of Countess Hahn-Hahn (Down the Danube)


by Peter Esterhazy

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 246 PAGES

A confounding, postmodern novel, this meditation on travel, the Danube, and its history is great fun for those with an appreciation for wordplay and intellectual games. (HGR11, $19.00)

Heart of Europe, The Past in Poland's Present

Heart of Europe, The Past in Poland's Present


by Norman Davies

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 483 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

A history of Poland in reverse chronology from the Solidarity Movement to early civilization, condensed from the author's definitive three-volume history. (PLD06, $25.99)

Lonely Planet Romania & Moldova

Lonely Planet Romania & Moldova


by leif petterson | Robert Reid

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 376 PAGES

A practical guide to Romania and Moldova. (EUR96, $24.99)

Rough Guide Bulgaria

Rough Guide Bulgaria


by Jonathan Bousfield | Dan Richardson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 536 PAGES

Now in its fifth edition, this fine guide in the British series offers a comprehensive overview of Bulgarian history, culture and attractions, plus a good deal of practical travel information. (BGR05, $24.99)

Rough Guide Romania

Rough Guide Romania


by Rough Guide

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

An informative, up-to-date guide, combining general information on the country with practical travel details. (EUR144, $23.99)

Taste of Romania: Its Cookery and Glimpses of Its History, Folklore, Art, Literature, and Poetry

Taste of Romania: Its Cookery and Glimpses of Its History, Folklore, Art, Literature, and Poetry


by Nicolae Klepper

  • FOOD
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 330 PAGES

A cookbook and celebration of Romanian culture, featuring 150 authentic dishes and tidbits on cultural traditions, as well as poems and literary excerpts. (EUR127, $24.95)

 

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