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Snippets of New Orleans
EMMA FICK · Univ of Louisiana at Lafayette
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
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FROM THE INTRODUCTION:Snippets are fragments of things. They are people observed, foods consumed, ornaments spotted: a man on a streetcar, crawfish shells on the sidewalk, an ornate cornstalk-shaped fence.I believe that to immerse oneself in a place means to try and hold all its elements,... |
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The Louisiana Field Guide: Understanding Life in the Pelican State
Ryan Orgera · Louisiana State University Press
Format: Hardcover
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In Louisiana, every bite of food and each turn of phrase is an expression of cultural literacy. Correctly pronouncing Tchoupitoulas or Atchafalaya, knowing the difference between the first Governor Long and the second one, being able to spot the artwork of Caroline Durieux, and honoring... |
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa
Michael R Brett · Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2015.
Pages: 464
Format: Print book
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa is your in-depth guide to the very best of South Africa. From exploring the Palace of the Lost City to seeing the "Big Five" on safari in Kruger National Park to experiencing the multifaceted culture of a country with 11 official languages,... |
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Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest
Sandra Bao · Lonely Planet; 6 edition
Format: Print book
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Lonely Planet The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon the Pacific Northwest is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the funky shops of Pike Place Market,... |
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In the Land of Giants: A Journey Through the Dark Ages
Max Adams · Pegasus Books
Pages: 416
Format: Print book
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A cultural exploration of the Dark Age landscapes of Britain that poses a significant question: Is the modern world simply the realization of our ancient past? The five centuries between the end of Roman Britain and the death of Alfred the Great have left few voices save a handful of chroniclers,... |
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United States of LEGO®: A Brick Tour of America
Jeff Friesen · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Book
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United States of LEGO takes readers on a journey across America that has never been seen before. Photographer Jeff Friesen composes artful LEGO brick dioramas, each revealing a scene with a witty caption that celebrates what makes every American state unique, incorporating toy-scale monuments,... |
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Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest
LONELY PLANET. · Lonely Planet
Pages: 480
Format: Paperback
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Washington wine country, hop a ferry to the San Juan... |
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100 Things to Do in San Antonio Before You Die
Denise Richter · Reedy Pr
Pages: 146
Format: Print book
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Romance. History. Arts. Culture. Nature. Food and drinks. San Antonio, Texas, has it all and más! The Alamo City - the seventh-largest municipality in the United States - conveys a small-town vibe. It's filled with friendly locals who are happy to share what they love most about their... |
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil
Dorling Kindersley Inc. · Dk Publishing, 2016.
Pages: 448
Format: Print book
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil is your in-depth guide to the very best of this country in South America, publishing in time for the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.Whether you want to explore the streets of Rio de Janeiro or lounge on its beaches, celebrate the culture of Carnaval... |
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Lonely Planet Discover Las Vegas
Sara Benson · Lonely Planet; 2 edition
Format: Print book
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Discover Las Vegas is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise the dazzling glitzy Strip, admire the spectacle of Cirque... |
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Bella Figura: How to Live, Love, and Eat the Italian Way
Kamin Mohammadi · Knopf
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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One woman's story of finding beauty, and herself--and a practical guide to living a better life, the Italian way!Kamin Mohammadi, a magazine editor in London, should have been on top of the world. But after heartbreak and loneliness, the stress of her "dream life" was ruining... |
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Tokyo Geek's Guide: Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More
GIANNI SIMONE · Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
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Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's popular "Geek" or otaku culture - a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe.This is the most comprehensive guide ever produced to Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down on each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate,... |
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Lonely Planet Florida & the South's Best Trips
Amy C Balfour · Lonely Planet; 2 edition
Format: Paperback
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own back yard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the South's open roads with Lonely Planet's Florida & the South's Best Trips, your passport to unique experiences that await you along... |
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Meet Me in Atlantis: My Obsessive Quest to Find the Sunken City
Mark Adams · Dutton Books
Format: Hardcover
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"Adventurous, inquisitive and mirthful, Mark Adams gamely sifts through the eons of rumor, science, and lore to find a place that, in the end, seems startlingly real indeed." -Hampton Sides "Infused with humor and pop culture references, Adams makes what could have been a tedious... |
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The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War
Tim Butcher · Grove Press
Pages: 326
Format: Print book
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On a summer morning in Sarajevo almost a hundred years ago, a teenager took a pistol out of his pocket and fired not just the opening rounds of the First World War but the starting gun for modern history. By killing Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Gavrilo... |
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