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  The Barefoot Bingo Caller - A...

  Antanas Sileika

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  Witty, wide-ranging stories of one man’s adventures in the world 
  		 
  “Filled with pleasures . . . I enjoyed it immensely.” — Meg Wolitzer, New York Times–bestselling author of The Interestings
  		 
  In The Barefoot Bingo Caller, Antanas Sileika finds what’s funny and touching in the most unlikely places, from a bingo hall to the collapsing Soviet Union. He shares stories of his attempts to shake off his suburban, ethnic, folk-dancing childhood; his divided allegiance as a Lithuanian Canadian father; and such memorable characters as aging beat poets, oblivious college students, and an obdurate porcupine.
  		 
  Passing through places as varied as a prime minister’s office and the streets of Paris, these wry and moving dispatches on work, family, art, and identity are masterpieces of comic memoir and social observation.
  		 
  “The memories have been vividly, deliberately shaped by a master storyteller over a lifetime of telling, to powerful and often hilarious effect.” — Quill & Quire (starred review)
  		 
  “Funny and wistful, always engaging and wholly original, The Barefoot Bingo Caller charts the geography of belonging from the suburbs of Weston to the streets of Vilnius, from iconic Parisian bookstores to secret fishing holes in the backwoods of Ontario.” — Will Ferguson, Giller Prize–winning author

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  Two Years Before the Mast - A...

  Richard Henry Dana Jr.

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  Two Years Before the Mast is a book by the American author Richard Henry Dana, Jr., written after a two-year sea voyage starting in 1834 and published in 1840.While at Harvard College, Dana had an attack of the measles that affected his vision. Thinking it might help his sight, Dana, rather than going on a Grand Tour as most of his fellow classmates traditionally did (and unable to afford it anyway), and being something of a nonconformist, left Harvard to enlist as a common sailor on a voyage around Cape Horn on the brig Pilgrim. He returned to Massachusetts two years later aboard the Alert (which left California sooner than the Pilgrim). He kept a diary throughout the voyage, and, after returning, he wrote a book based on his experiences. Recognized as an American classic, Two Years Before the Mast was published the same year that Dana was admitted to the bar.

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  The History of Ireland

  History Nerds

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  From the beginning of time, the Irish have always fascinated the world. From their cheerful, happy demeanor to their conflicts with England and the tense North, South divide. Jump into this concise guide and learn all you need to know for your next visit to the Emerald Isle. 
  In search of ancient Ireland and don't know where to begin? If you aren't sure where to start yet have a deep desire to research and learn about the history of your ancestors then History Nerds is the place to start. We will take you through Ireland's history without overwhelming you while at the same time bringing you on those first steps as you retrace your Celtic heritage. We not only look at Ireland but also at her turbulent relationship with her neighbor England.  
  Purchase The History of Ireland and start your Irish journey today. 
  "Suitable for all ages"

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  A Little Swiss Sojourn

  William Dean Howells

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  A charming brief account of a two months' autumnal stay on the shores of the Lake of Geneva. Howells, who was there with his family traveling from England to Italy, has a sharp eye not only for scenery and architecture, but for people and customs, both Swiss and foreign. (Summary by Nicholas Clifford)

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  No Pet Left Behind - The Sherpa...

  Gayle Martz, Delilah Smittle

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  A comprehensive guide to traveling with your furry (or feathery or scaly) friend, whether across town or across the world. 
   
  Never leave your pet behind again! 
   
  Life is much more fulfilling when you take your pet with you. Whether around town or around the world, well-behaved pets are welcome many places. If your pet is of the fur, feather, or scale variety, within the pages of this indispensable guide you will:discover a bounty of pet-friendly solutions, destinations, hotels, and airlineslearn the dos and don’ts of car, taxi, subway, plane, and bus travelfind out what vaccinations and papers your pet will need for traveling abroadget the scoop on how to create a first-aid kit for your pet, and much more! 
   
  Gayle Martz, former flight attendant and founder of the Sherpa Pet Trading Company, uses her years of experience to create this useful guide to traveling with your pet.

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  Global Mom - A Memoir: Eight...

  Melissa Dalton-Bradford

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  One mother’s touching memoir of the adventures and hardships she faced while raising a family internationally for over 20 years. 
   
  After more than twenty years living abroad—sixteen addresses, eight countries, and five different languages—writer Melissa Bradford shares a fantastic journey of motherhood that will inspire any family. 
   
  Follow this family of six on their passage—extraordinary, hilarious and heartbreakingly poignant—from Bright Lights (of New York City) to the Northern Lights (of Norway) to the City of Light (Paris) to the speed-of-light of the Autobahn (in Munich). Continue deep into the tropics of Southeast Asia (Singapore) and end your voyage in the heights of the Swiss Alps (Geneva). 
   
  As varied as the topography—the craggy fjords, the meandering Seine, the black forests, the muggy tropics, the soaring Alps—this international tale traverses everything from giving birth in a château in Versailles to living on an island in a fjord. From singing jazz on national Norwegian T.V. to judging an Indonesian beauty contest. From navigating the labyrinth of French bureaucracy and the traffic patterns of Singapore to sitting around a big pine table where the whole family learns languages, cultures, and cuisines—where they learn to love this complex world and, most importantly, each other. 
   
  Praise for Global Mom 
   
  “A stunning picture of life.” —The Deseret News 
   
  “Here is a rich, frank and funny book in which the essentials of family and friendship and community are combined with interesting travelogue and the best kind of spiritual writing. In short, this is a book about love.” —Kate Braestrup, New York Times–bestselling author of Here If You Need Me 
   
  “A brilliant hero's journey highlighting the challenges and triumphs of motherhood under unique cross-cultural circumstances. With honesty, sensitivity, and humor, Dalton-Bradford is a role model for all parents who will be relocating with children, especially those who will relocate for their spouse’s career.” —Paula Caligiuri, PhD, author of Cultural Agility: Building a Pipeline of Successful Global Professionals

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