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All Along the Rhine: Recipes, Wine and Lore from Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Holland
• Kay Shaw Nelson
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2003 •
PAPER
• 211 PAGES
A tribute to the Rhine Valley, its history, culture and especially its food. Combining over 130 authentic recipes with small bits of background information, this is a delightful introduction to the culinary traditions of the region.
(GER111, $14.95) |
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Art of the Byzantine Era
• David Talbot Rice
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
1985 •
PAPER
• 286 PAGES
An indispensable classic and a thoroughly illustrated introduction to Byzantine art, wide-ranging and literate. Though it focuses on the extraordinary early Christian treasures of Constantinople (including site plans and photographs of mosaics, carving and decoration), the book also includes chapters on Sicily, Venice and Slavonic art of the Balkans. With 250 illustrations, many in color, and accompanying text, it is a compact introduction to the art and architecture of the era.
(TKY22, $21.95) |
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Austria Map
• Freytag & Berndt
MAP
The home-grown map of Austria, published by the fine Vienna-based Freytag & Berndt. Scale 1:300,000. Two Sides. 42x37 inches.
(AST28, $14.95) |
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Balkans South-East Europe Map
• Freytag & Berndt
2008 •
MAP
A nicely detailed travelers map of Southeast Europe from Prague east to Odessa and south to Italy, Greece and western Turkey, including the Danube, Romania, Bulgaria and the Black Sea from Odessa to Istanbul. At a scale of 1:2,000,000. One Side. 40x35 inches.
(EUR147, $14.95) |
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The Berlin Diaries
• Marie Vassiltchikov
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
1988 •
PAPER
• 368 PAGES
• FAVORITE
The compulsively readable wartime diary of an emigre Russian princess who was secretary to Adam Von Trott, mastermind of the failed 20th of July Plot to assassinate Hitler. Idealistic, vivacious and observant, Missie was a diarist of the first order, and her book is both an absorbing portrait of 1940's Berlin and a gripping account of political conspiracy. William Maxwell called it "one long astonishment" in his "New Yorker" review.
(GER104, $15.95) |
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Budapest Map
• Borch Maps
2006 •
MAP
This convenient laminated map of the city center at a scale of 1:11,000 is designed for the traveler. Two Sides. 20 X 26 inches.
(HGR34, $8.95) |
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Bulgaria Map
• Freytag & Berndt
2008 •
MAP
This detailed, single-sided foldup map shows the country at a scale of 1:400,000. Place names are usefully shown in both Cyrillic and latin script and the multilingual legend includes English. One Side.
(BGR06, $14.95) |
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Central Europe Map
• 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. One Side. 49x34 inches.
(EUR12, $14.95) |
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Czech and Slovak Republics Map
• Freytag & Berndt
2006 •
MAP
A detailed, fully indexed map to the Czech and Slovak Republics at a scale of 1:400,000. It is also the most detailed map available of the route of the Danube between Regensburg and Budapest. Published in Austria. Two Sides. 35x49 inches.
(EUR35, $14.95) |
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Czech and Slovak Republics Map
• Michelin Travel Publications
2005 •
MAP
• HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
A shaded relief map of the two nations at a scale of 1:600,000, with insets of Prague and Bratislava. It also covers the route of the Danube between Regensburg and Budapest. One Side. 40x56 inches.
(CEU17, $12.95) |
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Rough Guide Romania
• Rough Guide
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 496 PAGES
A compact, wide-ranging guide in the British series, nicely balancing general information on the country with practical travel details.
(EUR144, $23.99) |
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Eyewitness Guide Prague
• Eyewitness Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2012 •
PAPER
• 272 PAGES
This superb guide to Prague features color photography, dozens of excellent neighborhood maps and a district-by-district synopsis of the celebrated city's attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry.
(CZH01, $25.00) |
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Frommer's Prague Day by Day
• Mark Baker
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 192 PAGES
This handy, compact guide includes a separate fold-out map of the city center and detailed itineraries for experiencing the best of Prague.
(CZH85, $13.99) |
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The German Way
• Hyde Flippo
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1997 •
PAPER
• 138 PAGES
• BEST SELLER
A slim volume on the German-speaking cultural psyche, this highly readable, humorous account of the cultural quirks and social etiquette of the German-speaking nations is a great resource for anyone seeking insight into why the Germans do what they do. Short chapters, arranged alphabetically by topic, make for a quick study on the complexities of Teutonic customs.
(GER12, $17.00) |
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The Germans
• Gordon A. Craig
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1991 •
PAPER
• 361 PAGES
Informative and fascinating, this book by German historian Gordon A. Craig provides valuable insights into the nature of the German character. Craig explores the complex paradoxes of German identity -- romantic and conservative, idealistic and practical, proud and insecure -- through chapters on religion, money, Jews, women, literature and society, Berlin and language.
(GER10, $18.00) |
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Germany Adventure Map
• National Geographic
2012 •
MAP
A double-sided full color map of Germany at a scale of 1:825,000 with good shaded relief, topographic detail, roads, waterways and basic travel information. Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant paper. Two Sides. 56x39 inches.
(GER07, $11.95) |
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Germany, Benelux, Austria Czech Republic Map
• Michelin Travel Publications
2012 •
MAP
A nicely detailed road map of west-central Europe from Amsterdam and Berlin to Brussels, Luxembourg, Munich, Salzburg and the Czech Republic at a scale of 1:1,000,000. One Side. 40x61 inches.
(EUR100, $12.95) |
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Kingdom of Auschwitz
• Otto Friedrich
HISTORY •
1994 •
PAPER
• 128 PAGES
Otto Friedrich's slim book is an intensely personal account of the infamous Auschwitz death camp. The entire history of Auschwitz, from its impractical site in a Polish swamp through its construction and terrible purpose, is covered in short chapters punctuated with eyewitness accounts and testimonies. Black-and-white maps show the layout of the camp along with its relation to other nearby camps and transfer points. A must for the visitor wanting a deeper understanding of one of humankind's darkest creations.
(PLD04, $11.00) |
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Lonely Planet Central Europe
• Lonely Planet
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 662 PAGES
• BEST SELLER
A comprehensive guide to Central Europe, including Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. It is a compact overview of the region, especially appropriate for the independent-minded traveler visiting several countries. With local and regional maps, a section of color photographs, and information on history, culture and attractions.
(EUR94, $29.99) |
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The Magic Lantern, The Revolution of '89 Witnessed in Warsaw, Budapest, Berlin, and Prague
• Timothy Garton Ash
HISTORY •
1993 •
PAPER
• 167 PAGES
A vividly reported eyewitness account of the fall of the Berlin Wall and other dramatic events of 1989 by an astute journalist and historian of Central Europe. With a chapter each on Warsaw, Budapest, Berlin and Prague, it's a good introduction to these vibrant cities during a time of great change.
(GER36, $15.00) |
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Mozart
• Peter Gay
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
2006 •
PAPER
• 177 PAGES
• BEST SELLER
In this compact book, historian and biographer Peter Gay paints a portrait of the musical genius based on factual details rather than long-established myths. He delves into Mozart's complex relationship with his father, the daunting role of being born a child prodigy, and his exploration of new musical territory, particularly opera. A volume in the excellent "Penguin Lives" series.
(AST43, $14.00) |
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A Nervous Splendor, Vienna 1888-1889
• Frederic Morton
HISTORY •
1980 •
PAPER
• 340 PAGES
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) |
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The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Eastern Europe
• Dennis Hupchick
• Harold Cox
HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 130 PAGES
The changing borders and complex history of Eastern Europe as told through 52 maps and accompanying essays, organized chronologically. An excellent reference, the book shows the rise of Poland, changing borders of the Ottoman Empire, Hapsburgs and fate of Yugoslavia in admirable clarity.
(EUR138, $21.95) |
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Prague in Black and Gold, Scenes from Life in a European City
• Peter Demetz
HISTORY •
1998 •
PAPER
• 352 PAGES
In this anecdotal study, the author traces the history and culture of 4,000-year-old Prague in rich detail, particularly the period from the Middle Ages to WWII. Intimately familiar with the physical city, the book is also a personable guide to its neighborhoods and architecture.
(CZH09, $17.95) |
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Prague Map
• Borch Maps
2006 •
MAP
An easy-to-use, laminated, detailed map of the center of Prague at a scale of 1:10,000. The city's major attractions are clearly indicated and a street index is included. Two Sides. 20x26 inches.
(CZH13, $7.95) |
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Prague, A Traveler's Literary Companion
• Paul Wilson
ANTHOLOGY •
1996 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
• BEST SELLER
Twenty-four stories and essays -- covering the cultural life, society and allur eof Prague -- are organized geographically by district. Walk the streets of Prague with Franz Kafka and Jaroslav Hasek, eavesdrop on intimate conversations in restaurants and lively beer halls with Karel Capek and Bohumil Hrabal, listen to jazz in stylish nightclubs with Josef Skvorecky. The stories in this volume will take you on a literary odyssey through the city's stormy past to its dynamic present. For the traveler who wishes to experience something of its essence, Prague illuminates the heart and soul of a great city.
(CZH08, $14.95) |
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Prost! The Story of German Beer
• Horst D. Dornbusch
FOOD •
1997 •
PAPER
• 160 PAGES
• FAVORITE
The Munich-based aficionado weaves history and culture with the marvels and mysteries of German beer in this brief, authoritative guide.
(GER99, $14.95) |
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Southern Germany Map
• ITMB
MAP
A detailed color map of southern Germany from Bavaria to the Rheinland at a scale of 1:500,000. Includes Strasbourg. One Side. 33x54 inches.
(GER29, $11.95) |
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The Towers of Trebizond
• Rose MacAulay
• Jan Morris
LITERATURE •
2004 •
PAPER
• 277 PAGES
• COMING IN OCTOBER
First published in 1956, this is the impossibly witty account of an eccentric party of Brits who set off for Turkey to establish a mission. Known for her sparkling humor, Macaulay has written a minor masterpiece that makes great fun of the church and eccentric Englishmen in exotic lands. It also includes much information on the region and its ancient history.
(TKY15, $16.00) |
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Turkish Reflections, A Biography of a Place
• Mary Lee Settle
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
1991 •
PAPER
• 253 PAGES
A cross-country odyssey from the Aegean shores to the Bosporus and interior by an author and poet who lived in Bodrum 20 years before. Settle's captivating travelogue is a richly detailed portrait of contemporary Turkey, its people, monasteries, myths, archaeological treasures and living traditions. Exemplary.
(TKY08, $16.99) |
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Vienna Map
• Borch Maps
2008 •
MAP
A handy laminated map of the city center at a scale of 1:11,000. Eight edition. Two Sides. 20 X 26 inches.
(AST31, $8.95) |
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Eyewitness Guide Istanbul
• Eyewitness Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 272 PAGES
This superb guide to Istanbul features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a district-by-district synopsis of the city's attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry.
(TKY86, $25.00) |
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