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Absurdistan

by R. Lee Wright
Publisher: cocolalla press (2006-09-01)
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 192 pages
SKU: 79311
Condition: VG / VG

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Readers can vicariously live for a year in Eastern Europe through the eyes of an American professor working in "Absurdistan." With a rare blend of humor and insight, Professor Wright shares a year of teaching at universities in "Absurdistan," the name given to former Czechoslovakia by its citizens. His job was to help universities overcome the last seventy years of communist propaganda. This true story is a "tongue-in-cheek" look at the people, history, and geography of Eastern Europe. Become acquainted with Dr. Wright's castle, village, university, and neighbors. Learn the true meaning of "Eastern European Time," and the correct way to mime kitty litter. See if you can survive the alternately hilarious and tragic daily life. In turn funny and sad, Dr. Wright combines mordant insights into the human condition with truly touching stories of local citizens. His incisive wit takes on politics, religion, language, and history, with equal opportunity barbs. He lives in an ancient stone cottage just outside the ruins of a castle destroyed by Napoleon, in a genuine "quaint little village" with no telephone. He rides the same trolleys as the local people. He eats the same food, and shops in the same bazaars. Astoundingly, he survives a year without TV, the internet, or even a golf course. Twenty-four photos add a rare glimpse into the lives, people, and countries of Eastern Europe. The captions alone are worth the price of the book.

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Brussels, 2nd (City Guides - Cadogan)

by Antony Mason
Publisher: Cadogan Guides (2005-12-01)
Binding/Media: Paperback - 304 pages
Edition: 2nd
SKU: 36886
Condition: FINE

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Explores every corner of Brussels, from everybody's favourite silly statue, the Manneken-Pis, to the Baroque extravagance of the Grand' Place - finds the best places to slurp beer and chomp on chocolates and mussels - passes by Tintin as well as the works of Breugel, Magritte and Rubens - points out Art Nouveau architecture and the superbly kitsch Atomium. 'Belgium, and Belgian culture, is suddenly being pushed out of the backstage and into the limelight, and undergoing radical reappraisal. Belgian restaurants, Belgian beer, Belgian chocolates, have now achieved virtual cult status. And even the French seem less inclined to make jokes about the Belgians.'

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Hiking Kauai, the Garden Isle

by Robert Smith
Publisher: Hawaiian Outdoor Adventure (1999-02-01)
Binding/Media: Paperback - 150 pages
Edition: 6th
SKU: 80673
Condition: VG

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Hiking Kauai offers an exciting and adventurous way to experience the Garden Isle.The author covers the island, detailing 44 hiking trails in 14 hiking areas. It's all here; the exciting Kalalau Trail along the beautiful Na Pali Coast, the magnificent Kukui Trail in Waimea Canyon -- the Grand Canyon of the Pacific -- and the thrilling Alakai Swamp Trail in Kokee State Park.Detailed camping and rental housekeeping cabin information is also included.

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Longstreet Highroad Guide to the Arizona Mountains & Grand Canyon (Longstreet Highroad Guides)

by Stewart Aitchison, the Grand Canyon Trust
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (2000-10)
Binding/Media: Paperback - 352 pages
Edition: illustrated edition
SKU: 81218
Condition: G+

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The indispensable guide to the best the Arizona Mountains & Grand Canyon have to offer.

Orlando (Spanish Edition)

Binding/Media: Paperback
SKU: 70254
Condition: VG

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