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A sequel to "Notes from a Small Island" stands as the author's tribute to his adopted country of England and describes his riotous return visit two decades later to rediscover the country, its people, and its culture.
In 1995 Bill Bryson got into his car and took a weeks-long farewell motoring trip about England before moving his family back to the United States. The book about that trip, Notes from a Small Island, is uproarious and endlessly endearing,...
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Pub. Date
2009
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English
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In 1925, the legendary British explorer Percy Fawcett ventured into the Amazon jungle, in search of a fabled civilization. He never returned. Over the years countless perished trying to find evidence of his party and the place he called "The Lost City of Z." --from publisher description.
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Film Ideas, Inc
Pub. Date
c2002
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English
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Visit the birthplace of Albert Einstein and witness the magnificent beauty of medieval architecture, complete with defensive walls and gates that still stand today. Eastward, gaze upon such natural wonders of Austria's majestic Gorge of Strudengau, and the mysterious city of Budapest.
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After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson, the acclaimed author of such best-sellers as The Mother Tongue and Made in America, decided it was time to move back to the United States for a while. This was partly to let his wife and kids experience life in Bryson's homeland - and partly because he had read that 3.7 million Americans believed that they had been abducted by aliens at one time or another. It was thus clear to him that his people...
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"The northern lights and the midnight sun. Vast glaciers, fiery volcanoes, and thundering waterfalls. The Golden Circle, Reykjavik, and the Blue Lagoon ... Iceland has all that and more. In this thorough guide, Rick Steves makes it easy to experience it all: Craft an itinerary based on your interests, budget, and time; Follow mile-by-mile driving tours of Iceland's dramatic terrain; Sightsee smartly, choosing from a full range of activities and experiences;...
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Avalon Travel
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"Soaring cathedrals and grand châteaux. Monet's water lilies and Van Gogh's sunflowers. Glittering Paris, wine-soaked Burgundy, and seaside Nice... France has all that and more. In this thorough guide, Rick Steves makes it easy to experience it all: Craft an itinerary based on your interests, budget, and time. Follow step-by-step city walks, insightful museum tours, and scenic drives. Sightsee smartly, choosing from a full range of sights and activities....
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2022.
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English
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"Journey deep into the Scottish Highlands in the first memoir by #1 New York Times bestselling author and star of Outlander, Sam Heughan—exploring his life and reflecting on the waypoints that define him "I had to believe, because frankly, I had come so far there could be no turning back." In this intimate journey of self-discovery, Sam sets out along Scotland's rugged ninety-six-mile West Highland Way to map out the moments that shaped his views...
10) New Europe
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Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2008
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English
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Travel into territory that was once forbidden - the new Europe previously shrouded behind the Iron Curtain. Now that the Iron Curtain has lifted and the Cold War is over, Michael can enjoy a new freedom to roam unhindered across an unexplored swathe of this continent. From Estonia in the north to Turkey in the south, where Europe reaches out to Asia across the Bosphorus, Michael's journey takes him through twenty countries, some Central European,...
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View Video
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[2008]
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English
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"The ancient streets of Seville showcase the multicultural imprint of the numerous peoples and cultures that have called this city home: Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews and Christians. Explore the Roman ruins of Italica, the lush Moorish palace of the Alcazar, the delicate beauty of Santa Cruz (the center of Seville's Jewish history), and the Gothic brilliance of the city's largest Cathedral, the celebrated La Giralda. Seville is a contemporary city...
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Clint Denn Digital Cinema
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Join filmmakers Clint and Sue Denn as they discover the springtime beauty and rich history of the waterways linking The Netherlands and Belgium. The Dutch countryside, noted for its many windmills and canals, is home to lush green dairy farms and delicious local cheeses. A poignant part of Dutch history includes Arnhem's numerous World War II battle sites, as well as the Airborne Museum detailing Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem Bridge....
16) Jerusalem
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MPI Home Video
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English
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Filmed for the first time in 3D for IMAX and giant screen theaters, JERUSALEM is "an awe-inspiring and intimate portrait" (The Washington Post) of one of the world's most beloved cities. Discover why this tiny piece of land is sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims through the experiences of three young Jerusalemite women as they celebrate the city's vibrant holiday traditions. Join world-renowned archaeologist, Dr. Jodi Magness, as she explores underground...
18) Great Britain
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Film Ideas, Inc
Pub. Date
c2002
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English
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Start with a look at Wales and Cornwall. After exploring the capital, Cardiff, experience the West country regions of Bristol, Stonehenge, and Bath.
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Rick Steves
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Germany. This guidebook takes you from fairy-tale castles, alpine forests, and quaint villages to the energetic Germany of today. Get the details on cruising the romantic Rhine or summiting the Zugspitze. Have a relaxing soak at a Black Forest mineral spa or take an exhilarating summer bobsled ride in the Bavarian Alps. Flash back to Berlin's turbulent past at...
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