Author: Donald G. Daviau
Publisher: Traveler's Literary Companions
ISBN: 9781883513108
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Vienna is a city with a storied past - and the stories in this collection give life and breath to that past. As might be expected from fictions about a city that was once home to Sigmund Freud, there is soul searching here, along with a wide range of insights into the human condition. There is humor too, exemplified in the first story, in which a sincere but ill-informed tour guide (mis)leads tourists around Vienna from morning to night. Although the stories are grouped by the city's neighborhoods, you will surely want to trespass these boundaries."--BOOK JACKET.
Vienna
Author: Donald G. Daviau
Publisher: Traveler's Literary Companions
ISBN: 9781883513108
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Vienna is a city with a storied past - and the stories in this collection give life and breath to that past. As might be expected from fictions about a city that was once home to Sigmund Freud, there is soul searching here, along with a wide range of insights into the human condition. There is humor too, exemplified in the first story, in which a sincere but ill-informed tour guide (mis)leads tourists around Vienna from morning to night. Although the stories are grouped by the city's neighborhoods, you will surely want to trespass these boundaries."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Traveler's Literary Companions
ISBN: 9781883513108
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Vienna is a city with a storied past - and the stories in this collection give life and breath to that past. As might be expected from fictions about a city that was once home to Sigmund Freud, there is soul searching here, along with a wide range of insights into the human condition. There is humor too, exemplified in the first story, in which a sincere but ill-informed tour guide (mis)leads tourists around Vienna from morning to night. Although the stories are grouped by the city's neighborhoods, you will surely want to trespass these boundaries."--BOOK JACKET.
A Traveller's Companion to Prague
Author: Jan Kaplan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prague (Czech Republic)
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prague (Czech Republic)
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Midnight Train to Prague
Author: Carol Windley
Publisher: Grove Atlantic
ISBN: 0802146503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The acclaimed author of Home Schooling returns with a timeless tale of friendship, romance, betrayal, and survival that spans two world wars. In 1927, as Natalia Faber travels from Berlin to Prague with her mother, their train is delayed in Saxon Switzerland. In the brief time the train is idle, Natalia learns the truth about her father—who she believed died during her infancy—and meets a remarkable woman named Dr. Magdalena Schaeffer, whose family will become a significant part of her future. Shaken by these events, Natalia arrives at a spa on the shore of Lake Hevíz in Hungary. Here, she meets Count Miklós Andorján, a journalist and adventurer. The following year, they will marry. Years later, Germany has invaded Russia. When Miklós fails to return from the eastern front, Natalia goes to Prague to wait for him. With a pack of tarot cards, she sets up shop as a fortune teller, and she meets Anna Schaeffer, the daughter of the woman she met decades earlier on that stalled train. The Nazis accuse Natalia of spying, and she is sent to a concentration camp. Though they are separated, her friendship with Anna grows as they fight to survive and to be reunited with their families. “An original and compelling story, told with vivid detail and a richness in setting that I absorbed in one sitting.”—Ellen Keith, bestselling author of The Dutch Wife Praise for Homeschooling “Carol Windley’s writing has a unique power, a perfect combination of delicacy, intensity, and fearless imagination.”—Alice Munro “Startlingly lovely.”—Seattle Times
Publisher: Grove Atlantic
ISBN: 0802146503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The acclaimed author of Home Schooling returns with a timeless tale of friendship, romance, betrayal, and survival that spans two world wars. In 1927, as Natalia Faber travels from Berlin to Prague with her mother, their train is delayed in Saxon Switzerland. In the brief time the train is idle, Natalia learns the truth about her father—who she believed died during her infancy—and meets a remarkable woman named Dr. Magdalena Schaeffer, whose family will become a significant part of her future. Shaken by these events, Natalia arrives at a spa on the shore of Lake Hevíz in Hungary. Here, she meets Count Miklós Andorján, a journalist and adventurer. The following year, they will marry. Years later, Germany has invaded Russia. When Miklós fails to return from the eastern front, Natalia goes to Prague to wait for him. With a pack of tarot cards, she sets up shop as a fortune teller, and she meets Anna Schaeffer, the daughter of the woman she met decades earlier on that stalled train. The Nazis accuse Natalia of spying, and she is sent to a concentration camp. Though they are separated, her friendship with Anna grows as they fight to survive and to be reunited with their families. “An original and compelling story, told with vivid detail and a richness in setting that I absorbed in one sitting.”—Ellen Keith, bestselling author of The Dutch Wife Praise for Homeschooling “Carol Windley’s writing has a unique power, a perfect combination of delicacy, intensity, and fearless imagination.”—Alice Munro “Startlingly lovely.”—Seattle Times
DK Eyewitness London
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241528372
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, take a break from sightseeing in one of the city's many parks, or sample the tantalizing array of street food from around the world, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that London has to offer. Every corner of this cosmopolitan capital is brimming with personality. Dripping in pomp and tradition, Whitehall and Westminster are best known for their iconic sights and regal architecture. The rolling fields and peaceful woodlands of Hampstead Heath feel a world apart from the futuristic skyscrapers of the financial district of the City. And when the sun sets, Soho bursts into life - the perfect spot for an evening out. Our updated guide brings London to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness London is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness London you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of London's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to every part of London, from Mayfair to Shoreditch, King's Cross to the South Bank - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Whitehall and Westminster, Mayfair and St James's, Soho and Trafalgar Square Covent Garden and the Strand, Holborn and the Inns of Court, Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia, King's Cross, Camden and Islington The City, Shoreditch and Spitalfields, Southwark and Bankside, South Bank Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Great Britain. Want the best of London in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 London. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241528372
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, take a break from sightseeing in one of the city's many parks, or sample the tantalizing array of street food from around the world, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that London has to offer. Every corner of this cosmopolitan capital is brimming with personality. Dripping in pomp and tradition, Whitehall and Westminster are best known for their iconic sights and regal architecture. The rolling fields and peaceful woodlands of Hampstead Heath feel a world apart from the futuristic skyscrapers of the financial district of the City. And when the sun sets, Soho bursts into life - the perfect spot for an evening out. Our updated guide brings London to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness London is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness London you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of London's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to every part of London, from Mayfair to Shoreditch, King's Cross to the South Bank - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Whitehall and Westminster, Mayfair and St James's, Soho and Trafalgar Square Covent Garden and the Strand, Holborn and the Inns of Court, Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia, King's Cross, Camden and Islington The City, Shoreditch and Spitalfields, Southwark and Bankside, South Bank Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Great Britain. Want the best of London in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 London. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Prague in Black and Gold
Author: Peter Demetz
Publisher: Hill and Wang
ISBN: 1429930640
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Prague is at the core of everything both wonderful and terrible in Western history, but few people truly understand this city's unique culture. In Prague in Black and Gold, Peter Demetz strips away sentimentalities and distortions and shows how Czechs, Germans, Italians, and Jews have lived and worked together for over a thousand years.
Publisher: Hill and Wang
ISBN: 1429930640
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Prague is at the core of everything both wonderful and terrible in Western history, but few people truly understand this city's unique culture. In Prague in Black and Gold, Peter Demetz strips away sentimentalities and distortions and shows how Czechs, Germans, Italians, and Jews have lived and worked together for over a thousand years.
Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 178701231X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Count statues on Charles Bridge, marvel at the Renaissance splendour of bohemian town Cesky Krumlov or explore Prague's Old Town; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Prague & the Czech Republic and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Prague & the Czech Republic Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, beer culture Covers Prague, Bohemia, Moravia and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic, our most comprehensive guide to Prague & the Czech Republic, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 178701231X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Count statues on Charles Bridge, marvel at the Renaissance splendour of bohemian town Cesky Krumlov or explore Prague's Old Town; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Prague & the Czech Republic and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Prague & the Czech Republic Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, beer culture Covers Prague, Bohemia, Moravia and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic, our most comprehensive guide to Prague & the Czech Republic, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Vietnam
Author: Geoffrey Clifford
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
ISBN: 9780877015734
Category : Vietnam
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A book consisting of text and striking photographs about the people and life in postwar Vietnam.
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
ISBN: 9780877015734
Category : Vietnam
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A book consisting of text and striking photographs about the people and life in postwar Vietnam.
Israel
Author: Michael Gluzman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
A perfect way of looking into a country, inside its houses and apartment buildings, at its weddings and feuds and even wars.--Na'amat Woman. Collectively, the pieces present a view of Israeli life seldom encountered by tourists or other outsiders.--Library Journal. Map.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
A perfect way of looking into a country, inside its houses and apartment buildings, at its weddings and feuds and even wars.--Na'amat Woman. Collectively, the pieces present a view of Israeli life seldom encountered by tourists or other outsiders.--Library Journal. Map.
Edinburgh
Author: David Daiches
Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers, Limited
ISBN: 9780586052372
Category : Edinburgh (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers, Limited
ISBN: 9780586052372
Category : Edinburgh (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Vanished Empire
Author: Stephen Brook
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
An account of everyday life in three European cities visited by the author.
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
An account of everyday life in three European cities visited by the author.