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"Venice, 2020. As a pandemic rages across the globe, Zito Madu finds himself in a nearly deserted city, its walls and basilicas humming with strange magic. As he wanders a haunted landscape, we see him twist further into his own past: his family's difficult immigration from Nigeria to Detroit, his troubled relationship with his father, the sporadic joys of daily life and solitude, his experiences with migration, poverty, foreignness, racism, and his...
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Rick Steves Best of Italy puts the very best of Italy in your hands, with Rick's straightforward, time-tested advice in an easily scannable format so you can quickly find what you need on the go. With Rick's strategic tips on saving time and money, you can worry less about your trip, and focus on enjoying the experience--whether that's climbing to the top of Florence's campanile or marveling at Venice's architecture on a moonlight Grand Canal cruise....
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Based on a series of letters Mark Twain wrote from Europe to newspapers in San Francisco and New York as a roving correspondent, The Innocents Abroad (1869) is a burlesque of the sentimental travel books popular in the mid-nineteenth century. Twain's fresh and humorous perspective on hallowed European landmarks lacked reverence for the past -- the ancient statues of saints on the Cathedral of Notre Dame are "battered and broken-nosed old fellows"...
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Hit Ireland's can't-miss sights, bites, and history in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Ireland! Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Two-day itineraries covering Dublin, Kilkenny, Kinsale, Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Town and Peninsula, County Clare, Galway, Aran Islands, Belfast, Portrush, and the Antrim Coast Over 50 full-color maps and vibrant photos Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping...
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Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens, Shakespeare, and the Beatles. Now more than ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in England. In this book, you'll find his up-to-the-minute advice alongside time-tested travel tips.
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"When seventy-year-old Charlotte Perkins submits a sexy essay to the "Become a Jetsetter" contest, she dreams of reuniting her estranged children: Lee, an almost-famous actress; Cord, a handsome Manhattan venture capitalist who can't seem to find a bride; and Regan, a harried mother who took it all wrong when Charlotte bought her a Weight Watchers gift certificate for her birthday. Charlotte yearns for the years when her children were young and she...
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Hit Europe's can't-miss art, sights, and bites with Rick Steves Best of Europe!- Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money- Itineraries for one to four days in the top destinations in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland- Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps- The best of local culture, flavours, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting...
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Ramble down Las Ramblas, relax on Mediterranean beaches, and marvel at the sweeping curves of Gaudí's architecture with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Barcelona you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Barcelona Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from Gaudí's mind-bending Sagrada Família and the colorful...
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Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more in Croatia and Slovenia, with side trips to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites. Top sights and hidden gems, from Roman ruins in the heart of bustling Split to stunning waterfalls and mountains in Slovenia. How to connect with culture: Taste wines at a vineyard in Hvar, tour museums and...
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"Following this book's self-guided walks, you'll explore Europe's most underrated city. Soak with Hungarians in a thermal bath, sample paprika at the Great Market Hall, and take a romantic twilight cruise on the Danube. Wander through the opulence of Budapest's late-19th-century Golden Age. View relics of the bygone communist era at Memento Park. For a break, head into the countryside for Habsburg palaces and Hungarian folk villages. Rick's candid,...
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