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Paris in Stride: An Insider's Walking Guide

Jessie Kanelos Weiner - Rizzoli International Publications
Format: Paperback

A local's treasure map to the sites where Parisians know to go to be oh-so-Parisian.Finally, the "must-do, must-visit, must-see" travel list given to you by the Parisian friend you've been longing to have. Charmingly illustrated throughout, this practical guide will transport...
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The Man in the Glass House: Philip Johnson, Architect of the Modern Century

Mark Lamster - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover

A "smoothly written and fair-minded" (Wall Street Journal) biography of architect Philip Johnson -- a finalist for the National Book Critic's Circle Award. When Philip Johnson died in 2005 at the age of 98, he was still one of the most recognizable and influential figures...
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A Table in Paris: The Cafés, Bistros, and Brasseries of the World's Most Romantic City

John Donohue
Format: Hardcover‏

Paris is a city like no other, beloved by travelers the world over for its incomparable architecture, atmosphere, arts, and, of course, food. The restaurants of Paris are rich with history, culture, and flavor. Whether you're a frequent visitor to the City of Light with memories of your...
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Arabic for Beginners: A Guide to Modern Standard Arabic

Sarah Risha - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

A complete beginning language course for Modern Standard Arabic!This is an ideal introductory textbook - quickly teaching you everything you need to get started learning this beautiful and popular language. Spoken by over 400 million people, Arabic is the world's 5th most spoken language.Each...
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There and Back: Photographs from the Edge

Jimmy Chin
Format: Hardcover‏

-Filmmaker, photographer, and world-class mountaineer Jimmy Chin goes where few can follow to capture stunning images in death-defying situations. There and Back draws from his breathtaking portfolio of photographs, captured over twenty years during cutting-edge expeditions on all seven...
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