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Blood and Ink: An Italo-Ethiopian War Diary
By Floyd Gibbons, W W Chaplin. 2018
In the history books the Italo-Ethiopian War will doubtless be entered as one of the strangest wars ever waged…
History will record the spectacle of a primitive people haphazardly armed and lacking in modern military technique seeking to resist Mussolini s modern war machine by tribal cunning on the battlefield and up-to-date intrigue in the diplomatic councils of Europe But what the history books will not record W W Bill Chaplin tells in this fascinating volume It is behind the scenes of politics and bloodshed in this curious conflict that Mr Chaplin takes the reader in a vivid diary of his day-by-day experiences and observations at the Italo-Ethiopian War front Written with the dramatic simplicity of a newspaperman trained in the art of brevity Mr Chaplin s account of the thousand and one quixotic incidents in a war correspondent s life in Ethiopia sparkles with interest and amusement From the beginning when he describes his departure on an Italian troop-ship at Naples to the very end when he returns to the same port as the approaching rainy season slows down the pace of the war Mr Chaplin records an odyssey as strange as the war itself The reader is led through picturesque by-ways into the heart of the Ethiopian war zone and shown not only what war has wrought on the battlefield but what it has wrought in the hearts of fighting men This and much more that is of human texture Mr Chaplin tells in a diary that reflects undiluted curiosity and a subtle sense of the dramaticRick Steves' Tour: Correr Museum, Venice
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Correr Museum, Venice—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to Correr Museum, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the museum along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Correr Museum, Venice is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Let's Go Europe Top 10 Cities
By Harvard Student Agencies, Inc.. 2011
Welcome to Europe's ten most popular cities-Let's Go style. This single-volume travel guide is packed with info on London, Paris,…
Rome, Florence, Venice, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Prague, and Amsterdam for students and backpackers on a budget. If you're taking a whirlwind tour of Europe, Let's Go Europe Top 10 Cities is the way to go-it will help you find the most affordable hostels and hotels, tell you where to go to meet new friends at trendy cafés and clubs, and lead you to the most interesting (and quirky) sights. This guide has the perfect mix of classic and modern Europe: you'll learn where to taste the crème de la crème of French cuisine in Paris, experience the vibrant nightlife in Prague, and tango with the best of them in Madrid-all while getting the most for your euro (or pound).Let's Go publishes the world's favorite student travel guides, written entirely by Harvard undergraduates. Armed with pens, notebooks, and a few changes of underwear stuffed in their backpacks, our student researchers go across continents, through time zones, and above expectations to seek out invaluable travel experiences for our readers. Let's Go has been on the road for 50 years and counting: We'reRick Steves' Tour: National Portrait Gallery, London
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: National Portrait Gallery, London—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the National Portrait Gallery, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the museum along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: National Portrait Gallery, London is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Island Story
By J. D. Taylor. 2016
What is life like on this island? With a tent and a rusty bike, J.D. Taylor set off to find…
out.No other subject has spilt so much ink as Britain today. But whilst assuming a monopoly on national identity, a London-based elite has proven a poor forecaster of the political weather around the island.Skeptical and inquisitive, Taylor instead cycled all round Britain, interviewing and staying with strangers from all walks of life. Without a map and travelling with the most basic of gear, the journey revels in serendipity and schadenfreude.Island Story weaves histories, experiences and ideas to tell another kind of story: one of rebellion and retail parks, migration and inertia, pessimism and disappearing ways of life, and a fiery, unrealized desire for collective belonging and power.Think you know the island? Island Story will have you think again.From the Trade Paperback edition.Rick Steves' Walk: West End, London
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe’s most popular destinations, designed for easy reference…
on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Walk: West End, London, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk through The West End—including where to start, how much time you need, and what’s worth stopping for—all for less than the cost of a cappuccino. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Walk: West End, London is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Walks and Tours are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Tour: Tate Modern, London
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Tate Modern, London—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to Tate Modern, including when to go and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the museum along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Tate Modern, London is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Tour: Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris
By Rick Steves, Steve Smith, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to Pere Lachaise Cemetery, including when to go and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the cemetery along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Tour: Louvre Museum, Paris
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Louvre Museum, Paris—for less than the price of a café au lait—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Louvre, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the museum along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Louvre Museum, Paris is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Tour: Doge's Palace, Venice
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Doge's Palace, Venice—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Doge's Palace, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the palazzo along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Doge's Palace, Venice is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Tour: Roman Colosseum
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Roman Colosseum—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Colosseum, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the ampitheater along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Roman Colosseum is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Snapshot Basque Country
By Rick Steves. 2015
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the Basque…
Country.Rick Steves covers the essentials of the Basque Country, including the Bay of Biscay, Guernica, and Bayonne. Visit the Spanish Basque Country's Old Town, where San Sebastián originated 1,000 years ago, or take in French Basque Country's royally historical landmark, Eglise St. Jean-Baptiste. You'll get Rick's firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves' Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves' European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).Gil Hodges
By Tom Clavin. 2012
Due to his achievements as a player and manager, as well as his sterling character, Gil Hodges deserves to be in the…
Hall of Fame as much as any player honored by the institution. A towering figure during the Golden Era of the 1950s, Hodges was the Brooklyn Dodgers’ powerful first baseman who, alongside Jackie Robinson, helped drive his team to six pennants and a thrilling World Series victory in 1955. Dutifully following the Dodgers to Los Angeles in 1958, Hodges longed to return to New York City, and in 1962, joined the original Mets. He took over the manager’s spot on their bench in 1968 and transformed the team from a joke to World Champions in 1969#151;the Miracle Mets. Yet behind his stoic demeanor lay a man prone to anxiety and scarred by combat during World War II. His sudden death in 1972 shocked his friends and family and left a void in the hearts of baseball fans everywhere. Acclaimed authors Tom Clavin and Danny Peary delve into one of baseball’s most overlooked stars, shedding light on a fascinating life and career that even his most ardent fans never knew.Rick Steves' Tour: Tower of London
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Tower of London—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Tower of London, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the Tower along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Tower of London is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Walk: Champs-Elysées, Paris
By Rick Steves, Steve Smith, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe’s most popular destinations, designed for easy reference…
on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Walk: Champs-Elysées, Paris, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk down the Champs-Elysées—including where to start, how much time you need, and what’s worth stopping for—all for less than the cost of a café au lait. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Walk: Champs-Elysées, Paris is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Walks and Tours are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Tour: St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: St. Peter's Basilica, Rome—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the church along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: St. Peter's Basilica, Rome is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Tour: Pilgrim's Rome
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Pilgrim's Rome—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a trip through Pilgrim's Rome, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the sites along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Pilgrim's Rome is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves' Tour: Vatican Museum, Rome
By Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw. 2011
Rick Steves’ Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe’s most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Vatican Museum, Rome—for less than the price of a cappuccino—Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Vatican Museum, including when to go, how much it costs, and what’s worth your time once you’re there. With Rick’s knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you’ll also learn some interesting historical facts about the museum along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Vatican Museum, Rome is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves’ Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.The Game
By Robert Benson. 2001
In the spirit of Field of Dreams, a remarkable book about baseball and the meaning of life. A game between…
the Iowa Cubs and the Nashville Sounds at an AAA park in Nashville provides the lens through which Robert Benson explores the game of baseball and the meaning of life in The Game. It is an ordinary week night game in the early part of the season between two teams that will finish far out of first place in the Pacific League. But Benson shows us how in this average game of baseball, just as in our everyday lives, the routine plays-the seemingly minor yet vital moves, empty of bravado-eventually win the game. In beautifully measured prose, Benson links events in his life to the innings in this baseball game. Married to a woman who can quote baseball stats with the best of them, and with two children who share his love for the game (his teenage daughter made the decision early on that she would be the first woman to play for the Yankees), Benson explores the ways in which baseball has always somehow shaped and defined his life. The Game is an extraordinary testament to the everlasting wonder and magic of the great American pastime. .Wild Wales
By George Borrow.