Chess History and Reminiscences
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The Civilization Of China
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Rating: (out of 1 reviews) List Price: $ 28.95 Price: $ 25.26 Read More →
Istanbul: Memories and the City
November 12, 2011 by admin
ISBN13: 9781400033881 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. A shimmering evocation, by turns intimate and panoramic, of one of the world’s great cities, by its foremost writer. Orhan Pamuk was born in Istanbul and still lives in the family apartment building where his mother first held him in her arms. His portrait of his city is thus also a self-portrait, refracted by memory and the melancholy–or hüzün– that all Istanbullus share: the sadness that comes of living amid the ruins of a lost empire. With cinematic fluidity, Pamuk moves from his glamorous,...
Streetwise Florence Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Florence, Italy – Folding pocket size travel map with train tracks & stations
October 25, 2011 by admin
ISBN13: 9781931257350 Condition: New Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed This map of Florence is brand new for 2009. It replaces the previous version of this map. The old version is ISBN: 9780935039658Streetwise Florence Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Florence, Italy – Folding pocket size travel map with train tracks & stationsThis map covers the following areas:Main Florence, Italy Map 1:10,000Florence Area Map 1:150,000 Central Florence...
Tremendous Trifles
October 12, 2011 by admin
Chesterton’s 39 short essays are the result, he says, of “sitting still and letting marvels and adventures settle on him like flies.” Actually, he does move around — Germany, France, and on foot in England when he tires of waiting for a train. Full of both good sense and nonsense, his commentaries remain an absolute delight. Rating: (out of 4 reviews) List Price: $ 3.99 Price: Read More →
World Decorator Wall Map Laminated (World Maps)
September 14, 2011 by admin
Bright colors and unparalleled detail bring the world alive! Enjoy the accuracy and beauty of this world map from the cartographers at National Geographic. Created with the Winkel Tripel projection, this map reduces the distortion of land masses as they near the poles. Insets show world vegetation cover and landforms. Scale: 1:36,384,000. Laminated 46 x 30 inches (approx). Rating: (out of 13 reviews) List Price: $ 24.99 Price: $ 17.95 Read More →
Rick Steves’ Snapshot Italy’s Cinque Terre (Rick Steves Snapshot)
July 1, 2011 by admin
ISBN13: 9781598804867 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Italy’s Cinque Terre. In this 102-page compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of the Cinque Terre, including Corniglia, Vernazza, and the nearby towns of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. Marvel at colorful murals in Riomaggiore, rent a boat in Sestri Levante, or explore the Church of the Cappuccin Monks in Monterosso al Mare. You’ll get Rick’s firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping,...
Spain (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
March 9, 2011 by admin
ISBN13: 9780756660789 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed This travel guide offers practical help and information to visitors to Spain. Detailed street finder maps give instant access to districts, streets and buildings. Annual revisions ensure opening times, telephone numbers, prices, and hotels and reservations recommendations are kept up-to-date. Rating: (out of 27 reviews) List Price: $ 30.00 Price: $ 16.05 Read More →
Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe Reviews
February 4, 2011 by admin
For pure pleasure, few experiences are as satisfying as a chance to explore the world’s great culinary traditions and landmarksand here, in the latest title of our popular series of illustrated travel gift books, you’ll find a fabulous itinerary of foods, dishes, markets, and restaurants worth traveling far and wide to savor. On the menu is the best of the best from all over the globe: Tokyo’s freshest sushi; the spiciest Creole favorites in New Orleans; the finest vintages of the great French wineries; the juiciest cuts of beef in Argentina; and much, much more. You’ll sample the sophisticated...
A Tramp Abroad Reviews
January 12, 2011 by admin
Humorous account of a trip through Europe at the end of the 19th century. According to Wikipedia: “Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He is extensively quoted. During his lifetime, Twain became a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists and European royalty. Twain enjoyed immense public popularity, and his keen wit and incisive satire earned him praise...