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Footprint Bilbao and the Basque Lands •  Andy Symington
GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • PAPER • 256 PAGES
A practical pocket guide to the Basque region of northern Spain, with excellent listings of attractions (including a section on the Guggenheim Bilbao), accommodations and cuisine. (SPN311, $12.95)

Spain, The Root and the Flower •  John A. Crow
HISTORY • 1985 • PAPER • 455 PAGES
This is the book to take with you to Spain: an absorbing, well-written account of Spanish cultural history from prehistory to the Romans, Jews, Moors, and Golden Age, and on to Franco and his legacy in modern Spain. Originally published in 1963, the book reflects the author's personally gleaned wisdom, lore and deep insights into the Spanish people and their psychology -- as shaped by geography and history. This is essential reading for anyone who would understand the country and its people. (SPN13, $24.95)

The Basque History of the World •  Mark Kurlansky
HISTORY • 2001 • PAPER • 288 PAGES
Popular author Mark Kurlansky offers an engaging portrait of the seven provinces of Basqueland, discussing everything from language to culinary heritage and seafaring traditions. It's a spirited, impressionistic history with a firm focus on the international contributions of the Basques and chapters on events such as the Spanish Civil War. (SPN116, $16.00)

Spain, A Traveler's Literary Companion •  Peter R. Bush •  Lisa Dillman
ANTHOLOGY • 2003 • PAPER • 242 PAGES
A well-selected anthology of contemporary fiction by writers from Spain, organized geographically. More than a traveler's companion, the book is a who's who of modern Spanish literature. The 30 stories, many appearing in English for the first time, include writers from Galicia, Leon, the Basque Country, Madrid and Barcelona. (SPN173, $13.95)

Basque Country, Navarra and La Rioja •   Michelin Travel Publications
2003 • MAP
A regional map of Spain covering the Basque Country, Navarra and La Rioja at a scale of 1:250,000. With an index, good topographic detail, roads, attractions and natural features. It includes plans of San Sebastian, Pamplona, and Bilbao. One Side. 40x54 inches. (SPN204, $12.95)

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Berlitz Spanish Phrase Book & CD •   Berlitz Multimedia • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A 224-page phrase book and audio CD, this handy language primer focuses on basic phrases for getting around in another language. Compatible with iPod and MPS devices. (SPN343, $14.95)

Rough Guide The Pyrenees •   Rough Guide • GUIDEBOOK • A practical guide in the British series with good information on walking routes, excursions, accommodations and attractions on both sides of the border, including Catalonia, Basque Country and Andorra. (SPN146, $19.99)

Walking •  Henry David Thoreau • REFERENCE • Slip this pocket edition of Thoreau's meditations on the spiritual benefits of this most civilized form of travel in your daypack for inspiration. (WLK04, $9.99)

Food and Wines of Spain •  Penelope Casas • FOOD • This classic collection of 400 recipes, interwoven with cultural commentary and culinary history, is a pleasure to read, but prepare to become hungry. (SPN100, $35.00)

Life and Food in the Basque Country •  Maria Jose Sevilla • FOOD • A portrait of Basque life as seen through the people who practice its culinary traditions. Each chapter profiles the ways and history of the Basque butcher, fisherman, housewife, kaiku-maker or society cook, with some traditional recipes. (SPN125, $14.95)

Made in Spain, Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen •  Jose Andres • FOOD • Andres takes in the great diversity of Spain, its culinary traditions, regional specialties and modern innovations in this cookbook and culinary tour, featuring dozens of superbly illustrated recipes. Each section is introduced with an excerpt's from the roving chef's journals. (SPN366, $35.00)

A Traveller's History of Spain •  Juan Lalaguna • HISTORY • A swift survey from prehistory through the Romans, Goths and Moors to the present. (SPN06, $14.95)

Ghosts of Spain •  Giles Tremlett • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A British journalist living in Spain for 20 years, Tremlett captures the Spanish character, history and modern politics, with no small amount of his own life interwoven. (SPN323, $16.95)

The Land of My Fathers, A Son's Return to the Basque Country •  Robert Laxalt •  Joyce Laxalt • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A portrait of the Basque culture and people through the eyes of Robert Laxalt, who traveled through Basque country in the 60s. This book is based on Laxalt's journals and complemented by his wife's photographs. (FRN162, $21.00)

Cathedrals and Castles, Building in the Middle Ages •  Alain Erlande-Brandenburg • ART & ARCHITECTURE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • This pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages features hundreds of drawings, color illustrations and a brief chronology. (MED07, $12.95)

The Arts in Spain, From Prehistory to Modernism •  John Moffit • ART & ARCHITECTURE • From the cave painting at Altimira through the Golden Age, to the works of Picasso and Miro, this book documents the course of art in Spain, with 150 illustrations. (SPN102, $18.95)

Homage to Catalonia •  George Orwell • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • FAVORITE • Orwell's portrait of the Barcelona uprising and the spirit of a city at war is a classic, an observant and heartfelt report from the streets. (SPN03, $14.00)

Iberia, Spanish Travels & Reflections •  James Michener • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • In this best-selling travelogue, Michener presents a compulsively readable and well-observed account of his love affair with Spain and all things Spanish. It has achieved the status of a classic, rich in detail and insightful. (SPN16, $8.99)

Pilgrim Stories, On and Off the Road to Santiago •  Nancy Louise Frey • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The sights, sounds -- and meaning -- of modern journeys along the "Camino de Santiago," according to interviews with those who travel it. (SPN46, $24.95)

Travels with My Donkey •  Tim Moore • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • In this wickedly comic account of grand adventures on the 500-mile pilgrimage to Santiago de Campostela with a French-speaking donkey, Moore salts his anecdotes of fellow travelers and grand adventures with an account of the history and culture of the medieval Way of St. James. (SPN242, $13.95)

Don Quixote •  Miguel de Cervantes •  John Rutherford • LITERATURE • The most famous work in Spanish literature, rendered in a lively, modern translation. It is the picaresque tale of a romantic, mad gentleman who imagines himself a knight errant. (SPN23, $13.00)

Everything but the Squeal •  John Barlow • LITERATURE • Barlow, his wife (from Galicia but a vegetarian) and young son gallavant from roadhouse to fine dining establishments, villages and cities in this endearingly offhand, loving account of travels in honor of pork. A delightful, witty guide to the traditions, culinary and otherwise, of the region. (SPN368, $25.00)

The Sun Also Rises •  Ernest Hemingway • LITERATURE • Hemingway's great novel, which encapsulates the angst of the post-WWI "lost generation," is the story of unmoored American and British expats travelling from Paris to Pamplona. (SPN33, $15.00)

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	Footprint Bilbao and the Basque Lands • Andy Symington GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • PAPER • 256 PAGES A practical pocket guide to the Basque region of northern Spain, with excellent listings of attractions (including a section on the Guggenheim Bilbao), accommodations and cuisine. (SPN311, $12.95)
	Spain, The Root and the Flower • John A. Crow HISTORY • 1985 • PAPER • 455 PAGES This is the book to take with you to Spain: an absorbing, well-written account of Spanish cultural history from prehistory to the Romans, Jews, Moors, and Golden Age, and on to Franco and his legacy in modern Spain. Originally published in 1963, the book reflects the author's personally gleaned wisdom, lore and deep insights into the Spanish people and their psychology -- as shaped by geography and history. This is essential reading for anyone who would understand the country and its people. (SPN13, $24.95)
	The Basque History of the World • Mark Kurlansky HISTORY • 2001 • PAPER • 288 PAGES Popular author Mark Kurlansky offers an engaging portrait of the seven provinces of Basqueland, discussing everything from language to culinary heritage and seafaring traditions. It's a spirited, impressionistic history with a firm focus on the international contributions of the Basques and chapters on events such as the Spanish Civil War. (SPN116, $16.00)
	Spain, A Traveler's Literary Companion • Peter R. Bush • Lisa Dillman ANTHOLOGY • 2003 • PAPER • 242 PAGES A well-selected anthology of contemporary fiction by writers from Spain, organized geographically. More than a traveler's companion, the book is a who's who of modern Spanish literature. The 30 stories, many appearing in English for the first time, include writers from Galicia, Leon, the Basque Country, Madrid and Barcelona. (SPN173, $13.95)
	Basque Country, Navarra and La Rioja • Michelin Travel Publications 2003 • MAP A regional map of Spain covering the Basque Country, Navarra and La Rioja at a scale of 1:250,000. With an index, good topographic detail, roads, attractions and natural features. It includes plans of San Sebastian, Pamplona, and Bilbao. One Side. 40x54 inches. (SPN204, $12.95)

	Berlitz Spanish Phrase Book & CD • Berlitz Multimedia • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A 224-page phrase book and audio CD, this handy language primer focuses on basic phrases for getting around in another language. Compatible with iPod and MPS devices. (SPN343, $14.95)
	Rough Guide The Pyrenees • Rough Guide • GUIDEBOOK • A practical guide in the British series with good information on walking routes, excursions, accommodations and attractions on both sides of the border, including Catalonia, Basque Country and Andorra. (SPN146, $19.99)
	Walking • Henry David Thoreau • REFERENCE • Slip this pocket edition of Thoreau's meditations on the spiritual benefits of this most civilized form of travel in your daypack for inspiration. (WLK04, $9.99)
	Food and Wines of Spain • Penelope Casas • FOOD • This classic collection of 400 recipes, interwoven with cultural commentary and culinary history, is a pleasure to read, but prepare to become hungry. (SPN100, $35.00)
	Life and Food in the Basque Country • Maria Jose Sevilla • FOOD • A portrait of Basque life as seen through the people who practice its culinary traditions. Each chapter profiles the ways and history of the Basque butcher, fisherman, housewife, kaiku-maker or society cook, with some traditional recipes. (SPN125, $14.95)
	Made in Spain, Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen • Jose Andres • FOOD • Andres takes in the great diversity of Spain, its culinary traditions, regional specialties and modern innovations in this cookbook and culinary tour, featuring dozens of superbly illustrated recipes. Each section is introduced with an excerpt's from the roving chef's journals. (SPN366, $35.00)
	A Traveller's History of Spain • Juan Lalaguna • HISTORY • A swift survey from prehistory through the Romans, Goths and Moors to the present. (SPN06, $14.95)
	Ghosts of Spain • Giles Tremlett • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A British journalist living in Spain for 20 years, Tremlett captures the Spanish character, history and modern politics, with no small amount of his own life interwoven. (SPN323, $16.95)
	The Land of My Fathers, A Son's Return to the Basque Country • Robert Laxalt • Joyce Laxalt • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A portrait of the Basque culture and people through the eyes of Robert Laxalt, who traveled through Basque country in the 60s. This book is based on Laxalt's journals and complemented by his wife's photographs. (FRN162, $21.00)
	Cathedrals and Castles, Building in the Middle Ages • Alain Erlande-Brandenburg • ART & ARCHITECTURE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • This pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages features hundreds of drawings, color illustrations and a brief chronology. (MED07, $12.95)
	The Arts in Spain, From Prehistory to Modernism • John Moffit • ART & ARCHITECTURE • From the cave painting at Altimira through the Golden Age, to the works of Picasso and Miro, this book documents the course of art in Spain, with 150 illustrations. (SPN102, $18.95)
	Homage to Catalonia • George Orwell • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • FAVORITE • Orwell's portrait of the Barcelona uprising and the spirit of a city at war is a classic, an observant and heartfelt report from the streets. (SPN03, $14.00)
	Iberia, Spanish Travels & Reflections • James Michener • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • In this best-selling travelogue, Michener presents a compulsively readable and well-observed account of his love affair with Spain and all things Spanish. It has achieved the status of a classic, rich in detail and insightful. (SPN16, $8.99)
	Pilgrim Stories, On and Off the Road to Santiago • Nancy Louise Frey • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The sights, sounds -- and meaning -- of modern journeys along the "Camino de Santiago," according to interviews with those who travel it. (SPN46, $24.95)
	Travels with My Donkey • Tim Moore • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • In this wickedly comic account of grand adventures on the 500-mile pilgrimage to Santiago de Campostela with a French-speaking donkey, Moore salts his anecdotes of fellow travelers and grand adventures with an account of the history and culture of the medieval Way of St. James. (SPN242, $13.95)
	Don Quixote • Miguel de Cervantes • John Rutherford • LITERATURE • The most famous work in Spanish literature, rendered in a lively, modern translation. It is the picaresque tale of a romantic, mad gentleman who imagines himself a knight errant. (SPN23, $13.00)
	Everything but the Squeal • John Barlow • LITERATURE • Barlow, his wife (from Galicia but a vegetarian) and young son gallavant from roadhouse to fine dining establishments, villages and cities in this endearingly offhand, loving account of travels in honor of pork. A delightful, witty guide to the traditions, culinary and otherwise, of the region. (SPN368, $25.00)
	The Sun Also Rises • Ernest Hemingway • LITERATURE • Hemingway's great novel, which encapsulates the angst of the post-WWI "lost generation," is the story of unmoored American and British expats travelling from Paris to Pamplona. (SPN33, $15.00)