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By Steve Chapple. 1993
Chapple, fed up with life in San Francisco, decided to return to his roots in Montana. In August, 1991, he,…
his wife, and their two sons began their adventure. They travelled the 671 miles of the Yellowstone and found two Montanas -- the old, where natives teach youth to appreciate their heritage, and the new, where people have summer homes and appear unconcerned for the environment. 1993.By Cindy Ross. 1987
By Philip Glazebrook. 1984
Amusing account of a solo trek from England to Kars, the Turkish town closest to the Soviet Union. The author…
compares 19th century journeys to the area with what today's tourist is likely to encounter. 1984.By James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, R. W. Robert William Chapman. 1970
Samuel Johnson and James Boswell spent the autumn of 1773 touring the Highlands and Western Islands of Scotland. Detailed notes…
of their individual impressions are now published in this volume. Johnson's "Journey to the Western Islands" records his observations on the Scottish landscape and architecture, and the traditions and character of the Scots themselves. Boswell's "Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides" is much more gossipy and circumstantial. Together, the two accounts provide a splendidly entertaining guide to Scotland. Originally published in 1775 and 1785, respectively. 1970.By Paul Norbury. 2016
Japan is at a crossroads. The postwar economic miracle that brought it unprecedented development and prosperity is over. Since the…
publication of the first Culture Smart! guide, it has been overtaken by China as the world's second-largest economy. The balance of power in Asia has shifted and new players are entering the field. No one can predict how Japan will rise to the challenge, or what effect the changes will have on how people live, think, and behave. This book will guide you through a shifting cultural maze, and help you make your visit to this important, dynamic, and creative society a rich and mutually rewarding experience. 2016.By John Scotney. 2016
By Barry Tomalin. 2016
A guide that offers a look at the rich history, culture, and daily lives of Italians. -- Italian style and…
culture have been exported all over the world. This book introduces listeners to their history and culture, offering an insider's guide to their daily lives. 2016.By Frank Calkins. 1973
An earthy, personal, affectionate portrayal of the beautiful town in the mountains of Wyoming. Interspersed with fact, reminiscences, yarns, speculations,…
and contemporary observations, it recaptures the days when the hole was an outlaw retreat. 1973.By Polly Evans. 2003
After tiring of her job as editor of a Hong Kong entertainment weekly, Polly Evans set off on a bicycle…
voyage around Spain. From the ascents of the Pyrenees to the olive groves of Andalusia, Polly found adventure, including an encounter with a sprightly pig and over-zealous suitors, while indulging in her love of regional cooking. And while she pedalled, Polly pondered some of the more lurid details of Spanish history - the king who collected pickled heads, the queen who toured the country with her husband's mouldering corpse, and the unfortunate duchess who lost her feet. 2003.By Barbara Grizzuti Harrison. 1989
An in-depth travel guide to Italy, which provides a mixture of history, politics, folklore, food, architecture, arts, literature, and local…
anecdotes. From modern, fashionable Milan to historic Rome and primitive Calabria, the author reflects on the country of her origins, where the keys to her past are held by those who never left. 1989.A British novelist and his Italian-born wife introduce their neighbours in the provincial village where they have lived for a…
decade. From the day they arrived, it was clear that learning the ways of this Italian village would take some effort. 1992.By Orhan Pamuk, Maureen Freely. 2005
Turkey's greatest living novelist guides us through the monuments and lost paradises, dilapidated Ottoman villas, back streets and waterways of…
Istanbul - the city of his birth and the home of his imagination. This is a supremely moving account of one man's love affair with the city that has always been his home. 2005.By Tristan Jones. 1978
The author tells of his 2-year cruise around Iceland, into the Arctic Ocean east of Greenland. He travelled in a…
36-foot ketch with only his dog for companionship. Strong language. 1978.By Geoffrey Moorhouse. 1988
The author has been visiting this city of contradictions for years and beginning with "the most sensational city walk in…
the world" - crossing the Brooklyn Bridge - he illuminates the past and present of Manhattan and writes about life in the lesser known boroughs of New York: Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. It is a city of superlatives, both high and low, a place of infinite variety, powerful urges, insatiable energy and boundless appetite. 1988.By Bill Bryson. 1999
By Jim Lilliefors. 1993
Journalist Jim Lilliefors chronicles his travels along U.S. Route 50 during 1993, from Maryland to California. He focusses on the…
people who live along this historic route, with keen attention paid to local colour and dialogue. 1993.By Paul Norbury. 2016
Cool Britannia is alive and well today. British culture is at the top of its game - in fashion, popular…
music, art and entertainment, science and technology, new inventions, and in the rediscovered skills and excellence in engineering that make it Germany's leading trading partner in Europe. As a family of nations, the British are inventive, reflective, good humored, funny, focused, and tenacious. Today's multicultural Britain is managing the challenges of integrating minorities in a way that remains true to its fundamental values and beliefs as a fair and open society, one that continues to see itself as a model for others to follow. This concise guide will help you navigate through the culturally rich island of Britain. 2016.By Barry Tomalin. 2016
Examines the vast changes that have lead to Germany's new world confidence; explains how German traditional values and working methods…
are adapting to take advantage of international opportunities and global society while maintaining the commitment to quality, organization, and time that marks out German business life; shows how the traditional differences between Germany's regions are lessening, enabling society to come together and better absorb new immigrants, and above all how Germans are losing the fear and guilt associated with their twentieth-century wars and finding a new voice on the international stage. 2016.By Scott Allen Williams, Donna Ingham. 2017
Texas history buffs and travelers have an eerie need for this book, which offers an unusual twist to seeing the…
"sights" in the Lone Star state. Organized by region--Gulf Coast, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, Central Texas, North Texas, and West Texas--this book is the complete guide for both hardcore ghost hunters and more earthly tourists seeking to add some spirited fun to their travels. Complete practical information on non-haunted accommodations, attractions, and restaurants are also included, making this the only guide your Texan spirit will need. 2017.By Dave Barry. 2016
Sure, there was the 2000 election and flying insects the size of LeBron James. But Barry is going to show…
you why Florida is a great state. And whatever else you think about Florida-- you can never say it's boring. Bestseller. 2016.