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Let's Go's intrepid student researchers have canvassed the diverse landscapes of these three countries to bring travelers the scoop on Spain's best back-alley botegas, Portugal's tastiest bacalhau dishes, and how to barter like a local in Morocco. With extensive coverage of everything from bullfighters to Berbers, they have left nothing to chance. Get ready for diverse culture, delicious tapas, lazy beach siestas, and nonstop nocturnal revelry before...
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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By 1500, the Iberian kingdoms of Portugal and Spain opened up immense possibilities for the backwater European economy to take the lead on the world stage. As you follow the story of how they did it, you'll encounter the landmark Treaty of Tordesillas; the development of Crown Trade Routes; Spanish hidalgos and conquistadors; and the link between slaves, gold, and spices.
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Perfect for a lazy day read. Valerie's passion for travel and writing come together in a collection of travel stories with a difference. Far from being 'just another travel book', readers are transported with detailed sights, flavours, smells and indulgences that shape a complete and transformational immersion into faraway lands. Distant Reflections is your own personal transport system. Take in the customs and history of Spain, Portugal and Morocco...
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Mook New Action volume no. 79
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Mo ke chu ban gu fen you xian gong si
Pub. Date
2023.
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中文
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Facts on File
Pub. Date
c1997
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English
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From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island processed 12 million immigrants. Produced in cooperation with the Ellis Island Research Foundation, "Ellis Island Interviews" collects the oral histories of more than 130 men and women from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. The stories of these last original surviving immigrants are enhanced by more than 60 photographs, many never before published.
15) Wine
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Wine For Dummies, 7th edition reveals what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. With new and revised content, this edition of the popular Wine For Dummies text takes you on a tour of emerging and old world wine regions, showcasing the varieties and styles you need to know to stay up to date on today's wine scene. In addition to highlighting wines themselves, this approachable resource offers insight into wine shops, supermarket wine selections,...
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Overlook Press
Pub. Date
2010
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English
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The Crusades were the bridge between medieval and modern history, between feudalism and colonialism. In many ways, the little explored later Crusades were the most significant of them all, for they made the crisis truly global. "The Last Crusaders" is about the period's last great conflict between East and West, and the titanic contest between Habsburg-led Christendom and the Ottoman Empire in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.It focuses not on...
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Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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"Over 1,000 food experts and aficionados from around the world reveal their insider tips on finding a perfect slice of pizza. The world over, people want the inside scoop on where to get that ultimate slice of pizza. With quotes from chefs, critics, and industry experts, readers will learn about secret ingredients, special sauces, and the quest for the perfect crust. The guide includes detailed city maps, reviews, key information and honest comments...
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