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  Lunch in Paris - A Love Story...

  Elizabeth Bard

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  In Paris for a weekend visit, Elizabeth Bard sat down to lunch with a handsome Frenchman-and never went home again.Was it love at first sight? Or was it the way her knife slid effortlessly through her pavé au poivre, the steak's pink juices puddling into the buttery pepper sauce? Lunch in Paris is a memoir about a young American woman caught up in two passionate love affairs-one with her new beau, Gwendal, the other with French cuisine. Packing her bags for a new life in the world's most romantic city, Elizabeth is plunged into a world of bustling open-air markets, hipster bistros, and size 2 femmes fatales. She learns to gut her first fish (with a little help from Jane Austen), soothes pangs of homesickness (with the rise of a chocolate soufflé), and develops a crush on her local butcher (who bears a striking resemblance to Matt Dillon). Elizabeth finds that the deeper she immerses herself in the world of French cuisine, the more Paris itself begins to translate. French culture, she discovers, is not unlike a well-ripened cheese: there may be a crusty exterior, until you cut through to the melting, piquant heart.Peppered with mouth-watering recipes for summer ratatouille, swordfish tartare, and molten chocolate cakes, Lunch in Paris is a story of falling in love, redefining success, and discovering what it truly means to be at home. In the delicious tradition of memoirs like A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun, this book is the perfect treat for anyone who has dreamed that lunch in Paris could change their life.

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  Ancient Egypt

  Introbooks Team

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  Egyptians have been known for their wonderful style of preserving the bodies of the dead and their pyramids. For about 30 centuries from 3100 BC till it was conquered by the Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Egypt was a well-known civilization. Their splendid pyramids and intricate wall designs in their palaces enchanted the archaeologists and the entire world. The history of Egypt can be known by pyramids, objects, monuments and artefacts that have been uncovered from the archaeological findings. The hieroglyphs containing many stories of the ancient past have been deciphered recently. The beauty of Egypt’s majesty can be seen through these remaining’s, their richness in their culture, heritage, tradition and religion was unmatchable during the ancient times. Ancient history of Egypt begins from the pre-dynastic period and ends with the conquest of Alexander the Great. 

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  A Gullah Guide to Charleston -...

  Alphonso Brown

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  An expert in Gullah culture introduces the rich history of black Charlestonians through a series of local walking tours plus a sightseeing drive. The Gullah people of the Lowcountry South are famous for their cuisine, Creole language, and exquisite crafts—yet there is so much more to this unique culture than most people realize. Alphonso Brown, the owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., guides readers through the history and lore of this storied people in A Gullah Guide to Charlestown. With this volume guiding the way, you can visit Denmark Vesey's home, Catfish Row, the Old Slave Mart and the Market; learn about the sweetgrass basket makers, the Aiken-Rhett House slave quarters, black slave owners and blacksmith Philip Simmons. Brown's distinctive narration, combined with detailed maps and vibrant descriptions in native Gullah, make this an authentic and enjoyable way to experience the Holy City.

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  Off the Road - A Modern-Day Walk...

  Jack Hitt

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  When Jack Hitt set out to walk the 500 miles from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, he submitted to the rigorous traditions of Europe's oldest form of packaged tour, a pilgrimage that has been walked by millions in the history of Christendom.Off the Road is an unforgettable exploration of the sites that people believe God once touched: the strange fortress said to contain the real secret Adam learned when he bit into the apple; the sites associated with the murderous monks known as the Knights Templar; and the places housing relics ranging from a vial of the Virgin Mary's milk to a sheet of Saint Bartholomew's skin. Along the way, Jack Hitt finds himself persevering by day and bunking down by night with an unlikely and colorful cast of fellow pilgrims—a Flemish film crew, a drunken gypsy, a draconian Belgian air force officer, a man who speaks no languages, a one-legged pilgrim, and a Welsh family with a mule.In the day-to-day grind of walking under a hot Spanish sun, Jack Hitt and his cohorts not only find occasional good meals and dry shelter but they also stumble upon some fresh ideas about old-time zealotry and modern belief. Off the Road is an engaging and witty travel memoir of an offbeat journey through history that turns into a provocative rethinking of the past.

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  Ypres Passchendaele

  Tonie Holt, Valmai Holt

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  A guide to these historic Belgian landmarks of the First World War, with maps and photos.   Covering the Battles of Ypres, including the notorious Passchendaele, this guidebook takes readers on a historic trip through some of the best-known and most important sites of the area in Belgium. Part of a series of guides, it serves as an introduction to the historic battlefields, whether on the ground or from an armchair.   Included are selections from the Holts' more detailed guides of the most popular and accessible sites, many full color maps and photographs, and detailed instructions on what to see and where to visit.

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  Italian Short Stories for...

  Language Mastery

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  IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO MASTER THE ART OF ITALIAN CONVERSATIONS AND IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY SKILLS, THEN KEEP READING...Is learning Italian language one of your goals?Do you have an upcoming trip to Italy and want to fully immerse yourself in the experience?Or do you live in Italy and want to become one with the natives? 
  Whatever your motivations are, you're exactly where you need to be! 
  "Italian Short Stories for Beginners" by Language Mastery has over 100 conversational Italian dialogues and daily used phrases to learn the Italian language in the most entertaining way. 
  In this audiobook we have compiled a set of easy-to-read, compelling and amazing short stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary, giving you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Italian language. 
  Inside you will find an innovative working method to learn Italian language, including:Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking abilityDifferent stories and adventures - making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabularyAccessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayComprehension questions to test your understanding of the storyA vocabulary word list to nail down the most relevant terms in your mind 
  And MUCH more! 
  You'll automatically remember Italian terms and day-to-day dialogues... 
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