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1) The Terminal
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
After arriving at New York's JFK airport, Viktor Navorski gets unwittingly caught in bureaucratic glitches that make it impossible for him to return to his home country or enter the U.S. Now caught up in the richly complex and amusing world inside the airport, Viktor makes friends, gets a job, finds romance and ultimately discovers America itself.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
Language
English
Description
"Chronicling two-hundred years of glamour, intrigue, and hedonism, this rich and vivid history of the French Riviera features a vast cast of characters, from Pablo Picasso and Coco Chanel to Andre Matisse and James Baldwin. 1835, Lord Brougham founded Cannes, introducing bathing and the manicured lawn to the wilds of the Mediterranean coast. Today, much of that shore has become a concrete mass from which escape is an exclusive dream. In the 185 years...
Author
Language
English
Description
"When the aristocratic Golden family moves into a self contained pocket of New York City, a park in Greenwich Village called "The Gardens," their past is an absolute mystery. They seem to be hiding in plain sight: Nero Golden, the powerful but shady patriarch, and his sons Petya, a high functioning autistic and recluse; Apu, the successful artist who may or may not be profound; and D, the enchanting youngest son whose gender confusion mirrors the...
8) Bhutan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The tiny Kingdom of Bhutan, at the eastern end of the Himalayas, nestles between the giant nation states of China and India. Often called the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon,' it remained secluded until recent times--the first ever 'tourist' set foot in Bhutan in 1974 and was followed by the introduction of television and new technology at the turn of the 21st century. In 2008, Bhutan became the world's youngest democracy, moving from an absolute to...
9) Zambia
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A ... practical guide to Zambian culture and society ... will help you turn your visit-- whether it's for business or for pleasure-- into a memorable and enriching experience. Includes local customs and traditions; the impact of history, religion, and politics; the Zambians at home, work, and play; eating and drinking, Zambian style; dos, don'ts, and taboos; business practices; communication, spoken and unspoken; and many practical tips for managing...
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Series
Language
English
Description
Morocco is a land of spectacular scenery, with a rich history, and heady with tantalizing scents and colorful sights. The call of the muezzin seems to draw people from every corner of the globe. In 1956 Morocco gained independence from French colonial rule and was jolted into the 20th century. Today it is a country in transition--a unique blend of Arab, African, and European ways of life. The teeming cities have an air of sophistication and joie de...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Culture smart! Malawi" is an illuminating and practical guide to Malawi's culture and society. It wll help you turn your visit-- whether it's for business or for pleasure-- into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include: local customs and traditions; the impact of history, religion, and politics; the Malawians at home, work, and play; eating and drinking, Malawi style; dos, don'ts, and taboos; business practices; communication, spoken...
13) Netherlands
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Taking readers beyond the stereotypical images of windmills, clogs, and tulips, this pocket-sized guide helps visitors understand the complex layers of identity in this small, densely populated country on Europe's northwestern seaboard. With roots as a maritime nation that built a network for transportation, defense, and trade, the Netherlands of today is still a prime economic hub of Europe. The Netherlands is also famous for its liberal attitudes,...
15) Portugal
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Culture Smart! Portugal will help you to navigate this multifaceted society. It gives insights into different aspects of life, from sleepy seaside towns to modern, trendy cities, so that you can experience at first hand how this society, which protects family and privacy so fiercely, is eager and proud to show visitors everything the country has to offer. Portugal is a small country that has had a huge cultural and political impact on the modern world....
16) Irma Vep
Series
Criterion collection volume 1074
Language
Français
Formats
Description
A Hong Kong action-movie star arrives in Paris to play the latex-clad lead in a remake of Louis Feuillade's classic silent crime serial Les vampires. What she finds is a behind-the-scenes tangle of barely controlled chaos as egos clash, romantic attractions simmer, and an obsessive director drives himself to the brink to realize his vision.
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