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Partir à la dérive à bord du QE2
by Nicholas WalkerÉcrit par un auteur à succès, voici l'histoire hilarante de sa dépression et de sa fuite autour du monde sur le QE2 ! Histoire incroyable mais véridique, l'état mental fragile de l'auteur lui donne une perspective différente sur les voyages et les millionnaires qu'il côtoie. Un livre de voyage vraiment différent qui vous fera rire à chaque page. C'est l'histoire vraie de la guérison d'une dépression nerveuse par une croisière autour du monde à bord du Queen Elizabeth II. C'est un aperçu du style de vie luxueux des très riches, vu du point de vue quelque peu sardonique de quelqu'un qui n'est pas tout à fait sain d'esprit. Nous visitons 40 pays et chacun est traité avec les observations de l'auteur, qui sont presque toujours humoristiques et écrites par quelqu'un dont l'état mental fragile le pousse à jeter toute prudence aux vents. Mais plus encore, Nick n'est pas un voyageur conventionnel : il se fait arrêter à New York et subit une fouille corporelle intime, il repousse trois agresseurs armés en Jamaïque, se dispute avec les douaniers australiens, a un accident de moto à Bali, est attaqué par deux vieillards au Taj Mahal et est expulsé du Vietnam. Cependant, le livre parle surtout de sa vie à bord du QE2 : ses histoires d'amour, sa relation croissante avec le personnel et leur mode de vie intime et cloisonné, le concert désastreux du personnel qui se termine en bagarre générale, les excès des passagers ultra-riches et les situations bizarres qui n'arrivent que dans ce genre d’endroit, comme la nuit où il est piégé sur la piste de danse avec les trois femmes qu'il fréquente. En somme, c'est l'histoire d'un homme retrouvant sa santé mentale jusqu'à ce qu'il soit finalement déposé sur le quai à Southampton où il a commencé, mais cette fois-ci, il est sans le sou et vient d'apprendre que tout ce qu'il possède au monde a été jeté par-dessus bord dans la mer. La suite hilarante est maintenant disponible sur Kindle en ver
Party Across America
by Michael GuerrieroIt's one awesome time after another as travelers crisscross the country in search of the next great experience. Whether they want to rock out in Tennessee at Bonnaroo or enjoy some ?Rocky Mountain oysters? at Montana's Testicle Festival, this is the perfect companion for all travelers looking to have some good ol? American fun. Every entry is suitable for all, young or young at heart, and supplies the pertinent getaway information so they can: enjoy the snow and sounds of Aspen's Jazz Festival; rev up the party engines at the Indy 500; experience a swashbuckling good time at Gaspirilla's Pirate Fest; cheer on the horses and sip mint juleps at the Preakness; and more. It's all here in a region-by-region breakdown of the country's best celebrations. And it's certain to have travelers packing up for a good time.
Party Across America
by Michael GuerrieroIt's one awesome time after another as travelers crisscross the country in search of the next great experience. Whether they want to rock out in Tennessee at Bonnaroo or enjoy some "Rocky Mountain oysters" at Montana's Testicle Festival, this is the perfect companion for all travelers looking to have some good ol' American fun. Every entry is suitable for all, young or young at heart, and supplies the pertinent getaway information so they can: enjoy the snow and sounds of Aspen's Jazz Festival; rev up the party engines at the Indy 500; experience a swashbuckling good time at Gaspirilla's Pirate Fest; cheer on the horses and sip mint juleps at the Preakness; and more. It's all here in a region-by-region breakdown of the country's best celebrations. And it's certain to have travelers packing up for a good time.
Party Across America: 101 of the Greatest Festivals, Sporting Events, and Celebrations in the U.S.
by Michael GuerrieroIt's one awesome time after another as travelers crisscross the country in search of the next great experience. Whether they want to rock out in Tennessee at Bonnaroo or enjoy some "Rocky Mountain oysters" at Montana's Testicle Festival, this is the perfect companion for all travelers looking to have some good ol' American fun.Every entry is suitable for all, young or young at heart, and supplies the pertinent getaway information so they can:Enjoy the snow and sounds of Aspen's Jazz FestivalRev up the party engines at the Indy 500Experience a swashbuckling good time at Gaspirilla's Pirate FestCheer on the horses and sip mint juleps at the Preaknessand more! It's all here in a region-by-region breakdown of the country's best celebrations. And it's certain to have travelers packing up for a good time.
Party Brazil Phrasebook 2014: Slang, Music, Fun and Futebol
by Alice Rose Nati Vale Jadson CaçadorYOUR TICKET TO THE WORLD'S BIGGEST PARTYWith this book in hand you can get off the sideline and join the local Brazilians as they party during World Cup 2014. Chock-full of up-to-date slang phrases, after-hours expressions and insider information on futebol, this book will have you cheering, dancing, drinking and celebrating with the die-hard fans of the beautiful game. You're sure to have the most memorable World Cup ever as you toss out phrases like:What's up, man? Iaí, cara? Can I join your pickup game? Posso bater uma pelada com vocês? Where is a cool bar to watch the game? Onde tem um barzinho legal pra assitir o jogo? Next round's on me. A proxima rodada é minha. We're all going to an underground dance club, wanna join? A gente vai pra um baile funk, tá afim? That girl in the VIP section is super hot. Aquela mina no camarote é muito gostosa. Let's sleep off our hangovers at the beach. Vamos curar a ressaca na praia.
París Guía Visual (Travel Guide)
by DK Eyewitness¡Bienvenidos a París! La guía más actualizada de ParísParís es una ciudad única: rebosante de historia, edificios majestuosos, preciosas placitas, importantes museos y con maravillosos secretos por descubrir.Observa impresionantes vistas desde la Torre Eiffel, contempla obras de arte de primer orden en el Museo del Louvre, admira las vidrieras de la Sainte Chapelle, pasea por los Campos Elíseos y disfruta de la gastronomía francesa en un bistrot. La Guía Visual de París cuenta con exclusivas ilustraciones, planos en 3D, itinerarios, explicaciones detalladas de los principales monumentos y recomendaciones de restaurantes, hoteles y lugares de ocio.La Guía Visual de París ofrece información práctica sobre transportes, horarios y visitas.Welcome to Europe’s most magical destination ParisWhether you want to view the ever-changing street art on Rue Dénoyezor, venture to opulent Versailles or learn to cook from the masters at La Cuisine, this travel guide makes sure you experience all that Paris has to offer.A treasure trove of things to see and do, the French capital is packed full of world-famous palaces, museums and galleries. But Parisians know that there is more to life than glitz and glamor. Simpler pleasures, such as stalls overflowing with fresh produce, quirky old bookshops and centuries-old cafés, are offered in abundance.Our updated guide brings Paris 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 neighborhoods.
París rebelde: Guía política y turística de una ciudad
by Ignacio Ramonet Ramón ChaoUn recorrido ágil y entretenido por la rebeldía de una de las ciudades más fascinantes de Europa. Al grito de «¡La imaginación al poder!», la revuelta estudiantil de mayo del 68 no hacía sino recoger una larga tradición: desde la Revolución de 1789, París es la ciudad del mundo en que se han producido más revueltas populares, insurrecciones y levantamientos de repercusión universal. Un carácter revolucionario que se refleja también en lo literario y artístico, pues en esa ciudad nacieron muchos movimientos estéticos contra el orden establecido: realismo, simbolismo, impresionismo, dadaísmo, surrealismo y demás vanguardias. Esta guía es una forma diferente de leer la ciudad, paseando por los lugares, pero también por los textos de Bolívar,Marx, Bakunin, Lenin o Che Guevara, entre tantos otros insurrectos que acudieron a París buscando la inspiración política en sus tertulias, sus librerías y sus jardines. En ella, el turista inquieto podrá seguir el rastro de los protagonistas de esta historia de la revolución: sus domicilios, los cafés de reunión y conspiración, las plazas y las barricadas en las que muchos ganaron la historia y perdieron la vida. Rincones que conservan la memoria de varios siglos de lucha.
Paso Robles
by Paso Robles Pioneer Museum Andrea H. Hobbs Milene F. RadfordHalfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the historic town of Paso Robles became known for its abundance of hot mineral springs that brought relief from pain--first for the Salinan Indians, then for the Franciscan friars. As word of the springs' healing powers spread, hotels and bathhouses were built to accommodate the tourists who came seeking cures. The little community developed steadily after 1886, when the railroad arrived and town lots were auctioned. Area homesteaders raised cattle, grew grain, and planted fruit, walnut, and almond orchards--all without irrigation. Once known as the almond capital of the world, Paso Robles' agriculture has gradually changed from dry-land farms to irrigated vineyards. Tourists are attracted to Paso Robles for its mild climate, beautiful scenery, and mineral baths, which are being revived. The area's rich heritage is portrayed through more than 200 images from public and private historical collections.
Pasquale's Nose: Idle Days in an Italian Town
by Michael RipsA refreshing antidote to the saccharine charms of Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence and Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun, this is the quirky and hilarious memoir of a criminal lawyer who gives up his New York practise to spend a year in the Etruscan town of Sutri, near Rome, where he moves -reluctantly - with his artist wife and baby. Himself something of an eccentric from a bizarre Nebraskan family, he has spent his adult life living in hotels; and in Sutri, he heads straight for the cafe in the main square. From there he observes the baroque events of small-town life, conjures up a cast of Italian eccentrics (including Pasquale and his hypersensitive organ of smell), and relishes the weirdness and the wonder of Sutri 's history, folklore, architecture and above all its food -particularly the notorious 'fagioli regina' (beans in a tomato and pig skin sauce) and the annual Bean Festival. Part of the delight of reading this memoir is that it not only evokes the sights and smells of an ancient and little-known town in Southern Italy, and brings its people to extraordinary life, but it also reveals the irresistible foibles and philosophy of a talented and unusual mind. Funny, philosophical and surprisingly moving, this is the story of how a rootless American finds home in the most unexpected places and how Pasquale and his compatriots put life into perspective in the strangest way.
Pass the Butterworms
by Tim CahillIn Pass the Butterworms Cahill takes us to the steppes of Mongolia, where he spends weeks on horseback alongside the descendants of Genghis Khan and masters the "Mongolian death trot"; to the North Pole, where he goes for a pleasure dip in 36-degree water; to Irian Jaya New Guinea, where he spends a companionable evening with members of one of the last head-hunting tribes. Whether observing family values among the Stone Age Dani people, or sampling delicacies like sautéed sago beetle and premasticated manioc beer, Cahill is a fount of arcane information and a master of self-deprecating humor.
PassPorter's Disney 500
by Jennifer MarxSave money, time, and headaches with over 500 vacationer-tested tips for Walt Disney World! Are you looking for tips to save money and time while still having a MAGICAL vacation at Walt Disney World? Wouldn't it be nice to get these tips without having to wade through lots of web sites, message boards, and guidebooks? You're in luck! This low-cost book is packed with more than 500 REAL tips from fellow vacationers -- each tip has been hand-picked, sorted, categorized, and edited by Jennifer Marx, the bestselling author of nearly 50 books, including the award-winning PassPorter's Walt Disney World guidebook. The tips in PassPorter's Disney 500 are all authored by the true Disney experts: fellow vacationers who've been to Walt Disney World many times. Readers submitted these tips (and many more!) to us over the course of 10 years. We've chosen the best tips that are essential to a great Disney vacation. And you can rest assured that every tip is up-to-date, accurate, and policy-abiding thanks to the extensive editing by an award-winning Disney author. You can trust the PassPorter name to bring you reliable advice. Tips are organized by chapter - planning, traveling, lodging, touring, dining, and making magic -- and grouped by category, providing a well-rounded collection of tips that will suit most vacationers. Even if you only use or two tips, you'll be ahead of the game!
PassPorter's Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call (Twelth Edition)
by Dave Marx Jennifer Marx<P> This 12th edition offers an unprecedented level of detail in a Disney Cruise guidebook, including in-depth coverage of the line's brand-new cruise ships, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, its presence in Alaska and the Mediterranean, and its 2014 ports of embarkation: Port Canaveral, Miami, San Juan, San Diego, Vancouver, Barcelona, and Venice. <P> Cruisers can design magical vacations with this take-along travel guide and planner. All aspects of the Disney Cruise Line are outlined, complete with maps, diagrams, and charts. Features include: Original photos of the cruise line and ports of call, coverage of recent changes, tips for first-time cruisers, the latest word on U.S. passport requirements, and money-saving ideas and programs. In addition, it presents details on transportation, lodging, and menus including special dinner menus and room service, along with kids' dining, activities for all ages, up to eight pages of information, maps, and shore excursion for each port of call.
PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2014
by Alexander Marx Dave Marx Jennifer MarxWith four major theme parks and 22 hotels, Disney World can be daunting - this indispensable travel planner simplifies the process. The authors have been honing their advice, expanding their coverage, upgrading the book's features, and delighting readers for over 15 years. Each park gets in-depth coverage, complete with full-color fold-out maps and a description of every ride and attraction along with extensive profiles of Disney-owned resort hotels featuring detailed maps, color photos, room layouts and the park's 300+ dining options.With this handy guide, you can create vacation itineraries before you go and keep Disney maps, brochures, passes, and receipts inside the pocket while you're there along with recoding memories and expenses on the back to review when you return home!Another feature is the author's nine-year-old son Alexander rating attractions with his "A-OK!" for kids accompanied by age-appropriateness rankings from his parents, giving adults a heads up on what attractions are suited for kids.So when the magic of Walt Disney World beckons, pick up a copy of the award-winning PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2014 and discover the world's #1 vacation destination through the eyes of seasoned fans, and be organized and better budgeted than you ever dreamed possible.
Passage to Afghanistan
by Peter BussianIn 2001, the Taliban approved Peter Bussian's request to photograph Afghanistan, asking him to "show the world the true Afghanistan," and for the past fifteen years, he's followed through on his promise to do so. In total, Bussian has spent nearly four years on the ground in Afghanistan, traveling there as both a photojournalist and with aid organizations such as the United Nations. In this entrancing volume, Bussian presents 150 photographs of what he calls "the land that time forgot." His captivating images feature everything from jaw-dropping landscapes-jagged mountains, desolate deserts, broad planes, and lush valleys-to its passionate people-Kabul street vendors and donkey cart drivers, devout Muslims, and displaced refugees.A fascinating introduction gives perspective on the special allure of the land-a place whose mystery was described by great poets, such as Rumi and Kipling, and that today is grounded in the fierce independence of its people, a physical and mental toughness that survives, even thrives, despite forty years of uninterrupted wars, and great famines.Side-by-side with the photographs are enlightening captions to give context to the compelling, memorable images. As a compilation, this is one of the most significant visual volumes of our time. While the world is at war with terrorism, Afghanistan, for many, represents the start of it all: the home of the terrorists behind 9/11 and the physical center of where America began its war on terrorism. To understand what we are up against and what follows Western intervention, here, at last, is a visual gateway: a portal to a significant, but little-understand land.
Passage to Burma
by Scott StulbergIt is a charming and satisfying thing that there are still places in this world where magic seems to pervade the sights, smells, and sounds of a place more than the trappings of the so-called modern world. For more than ten years Scott Stulberg has made multiple pilgrimages to Burma (sometimes called Myanmar) to capture this sense of magic with his cameras. The result of those pilgrimages is captured here in a collection of images that display the heart and soul of this magnificent country.Burma is a place of dreams. Bagan, where two thousand pagodas carved from the native rock occupy an area one-sixth the size of Washington, DC. Mandalay, an exercise in calm and chaos that seduces the eye in every direction. Inle Lake, where small villages cluster along the water like mussels clinging to the rocky shore. Mrauk, a place so remote that tourists are a curious rarity. And Yangon, (once Rangoon), a tropical coastal city that still bears the trappings of colonial rule along its shady avenues. And around every corner of this country of contrasts are Burma's Buddhist monks in their distinct saffron robes. Their warmth and openness have come to symbolize this amazing country.Passage to Burma is Stulberg's photographic tribute to this remarkable place. It is a country in transition, yet with a timeless quality to it that is captured beautifully in the images in this book. "This is Burma," wrote Ruyard Kipling, "it is quite unlike any place you know about."
Passage to Burma
by Scott StulbergGet lost in the timeless beauty of a country in transition. It is a charming and satisfying thing that there are still places in this world where magic seems to pervade the sights, smells, and sounds of a place more than the trappings of the so-called modern world. For more than ten years Scott Stulberg has made multiple pilgrimages to Burma (sometimes called Myanmar) to capture this sense of magic with his cameras. The result of those pilgrimages is captured here in a collection of images that display the heart and soul of this magnificent country. This is a place of dreams. Bagan, where two thousand pagodas carved from the native rock occupy an area one-sixth the size of Washington, DC. Mandalay, an exercise in calm and chaos that seduces the eye in every direction. Inle Lake, where images pop up around every corner: fishermen in their long boats, their legs wrapped strangely around the paddles; small villages clustered along the water like clumps of mussels clinging to a rocky shoreline. Mrauk, a place so remote that tourists are a curious rarity. And Yangon (once Rangoon), a tropical coastal city that still bears the remnants of colonial rule along its shady avenues. And around every corner of this country of contrasts are Burma’s Buddhist monks in their distinct saffron robes. Their warmth and openness have come to symbolize this amazing country. This second edition of Passage to Burma includes new photographs from Stulberg’s latest travels abroad to this remarkable place. “This is Burma,” wrote Ruyard Kipling. “It is quite unlike any place you know about. ”
Passage to Israel
by Karen Lehrman Bloch Chloé Simone ValdaryBursting with lush, vibrant photographs, Passage to Israel is a timeless tribute to one of the world's most soulful, resolute, and newsworthy countries. Divided into sections such as Soul, Spirit, Awe, Quiet, and Unity, the stunning images featured inside capture Israel's glorious landscapes, its city life, its culture, and its people. From an enchanting sunset over the Dead Sea to the lively city life of Tel Aviv, from colorful marketeers to families in prayer at the Western Wall, this incredible volume moves full-steam ahead past the typical postcard images of the country to showcase the character of its people and the sanctity of the land they're so resolute in preserving. Contributors to Passage to Israel include twenty-five iconic and groundbreaking photographers, acclaimed artists such as Markus Gebauer and Amit Geron, and more than 150 of their images are featured inside. As a precursor to the images is an enlightening introduction by the author, a renowned cultural critic and curator, that provides a fascinating frame for the photographs to come.Throughout, explanatory captions are featured side-by-side with the images.For a country roughly the size of New Jersey and only formally declared a state in 1948, not too long ago, Israel is easily the world's most controversial land, one that's withstood regular suicide bombing, violent attacks, and political pressure. Yet its people refuse to be silenced; they will protect their borders and they will continue to persevere.For those who've been to Israel and those who've yet to make the trip there, here, at last, is a truly immersive experience, an inspiring visual connection to a remarkable, but faraway land
Passage to Juneau: A Sea and Its Meanings (Vintage Departures)
by Jonathan RabanThe bestselling, award-winning author of Bad Land takes us along the Inside Passage, 1,000 miles of often treacherous water, which he navigates solo in a 35-foot sailboat, offering captivating discourses on art, philosophy, and navigation and an unsparing narrative of personal loss."A work of great beauty and inexhaustible fervor." —The Washington Post Book WorldWith the same rigorous observation (natural and social), invigorating stylishness, and encyclopedic learning that he brought to his National Book Award-winning Bad Land, Jonathan Raban conducts readers along the Inside Passage from Seattle to Juneau. But Passage to Juneau also traverses a gulf of centuries and cultures: the immeasurable divide between the Northwest's Indians and its first European explorers—between its embattled fishermen and loggers and its pampered new class.
Passage to Wonderland
by Michael A. AmundsonIn 1903 the Cody Road opened, leading travelers from Cody, Wyoming, to Yellowstone National Park. Cheyenne photographer J. E. Stimson traveled the route during its first week in existence, documenting the road for the state of Wyoming's contribution to the 1904 World's Fair. His images of now-famous landmarks like Cedar Mountain, the Shoshone River, the Holy City, Chimney Rock, Sylvan Pass, and Sylvan Lake are some of the earliest existing photgraphs of the route. In 2008, 105 years later, Michael Amundson traveled the same road, carefully duplicating Stimson's iconic original photographs. In Passage to Wonderland, these images are paired side by side and accompanied by a detailed explanation of the land and history depicted. Amundson examines the physical changes along "the most scenic fifty miles in America" and explores the cultural and natural history behind them. This careful analysis of the paired images make Passage to Wonderland more than a "then and now" photography book--it is a unique exploration of the interconnectedness between the Old West and the New West. It will be a wonderful companion for those touring the Cody Road as well as those armchair tourists who can follow the road on Google Earth using the provided GPS coordinates.
Passage to Wonderland: Rephotographing Joseph Stimson's Views of the Cody Road to Yellowstone National Park, 1903 and 2008
by Michael A. AmundsonIn 1903 the Cody Road opened, leading travelers from Cody, Wyoming, to Yellowstone National Park. Cheyenne photographer J. E. Stimson traveled the route during its first week in existence, documenting the road for the state of Wyoming's contribution to the 1904 World's Fair. His images of now-famous landmarks like Cedar Mountain, the Shoshone River, the Holy City, Chimney Rock, Sylvan Pass, and Sylvan Lake are some of the earliest existing photographs of the route. In 2008, 105 years later, Michael Amundson traveled the same road, carefully duplicating Stimson's iconic original photographs. In Passage to Wonderland, these images are paired side by side and accompanied by a detailed explanation of the land and history depicted. Amundson examines the physical changes along "the most scenic fifty miles in America" and explores the cultural and natural history behind them. This careful analysis of the paired images make Passage to Wonderland more than a "then and now" photography book--it is a unique exploration of the interconnectedness between the Old West and the New West. It will be a wonderful companion for those touring the Cody Road as well as those armchair tourists who can follow the road on Google Earth using the provided GPS coordinates. The University Press of Colorado gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University toward the publication of this book.
Passion for Pizza: A Journey Through Thick and Thin to Find the Pizza Elite
by Kenneth Hansen Craig Whitson Tore Gjesteland Mats Widén“The authors showcase their passion for pizza in this intimate, behind the scenes tale about great artisanal pizza makers in Italy and America.” —Jonathan Goldsmith, owner, Spacca NapoliPassion for Pizza celebrates the people, personalities, and stories behind one of the world’s favorite foods. Not only a cookbook and a history book, it is also a tribute to the people and places that makes this dish a global favorite. It is a beautifully illustrated volume by a team of award-winning authors, photographers, and designers who diligently followed the smell of great pizza to wherever it led them. Passion for Pizza begins in Italy, introducing readers to pizzaioli in places such as Naples, Rome, and Palermo. Next up is the pizza of New York, Chicago, and California, where it’s as essential as baseball and mom’s apple pie. The authors visit the people who produce the cheeses, tomatoes, flour, and other ingredients used in pizza making, showing the global reach of locally sourced foods. This exuberant tour guide digs deep into pizza culture with interviews of oven-makers, consultants, professors, acrobats, and journalists.With more than fifty easy-to-follow recipes for individual pizzas and crusts, over forty pizzeria profiles, and twenty profiles of the people behind the pizza, this book inspires home cooks and aficionados alike.“Passion for Pizza reaches deep into the heart and soul of pizza makers from around the world. One of the finest, most groundbreaking books ever written about pizza and its industry.” —Tony Gemignani, author of The Pizza Bible“Can there be too much pizza? Or books about it? No and no. New on the pizza front is the gorgeously photographed Passion for Pizza.” —The Sacramento Bee
Passion on the Vine: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Family in the Heart of Italy
by Sergio Esposito Justine Van Der LeunAs a young child in Naples, Italy, Sergio Esposito sat at his kitchen table observing the daily ritual of his large, loud family bonding over fresh local dishes and simple country wines. While devouring the richbufalamozzarella, still sopping with milk and salt, and the platters of fresh prosciutto, sliced so thin he could see through it, he absorbed the profound relationship of food, wine, and family in Italian culture. Growing up in Albany, New York, after emigrating there with his family, he always sat next to his uncle Aldo and sipped from his wineglass during their customary hours-long extended family feasts. Thus, from a very early age, Esposito came to associate wine with the warmth of family, the tastes of his mother's cooking--and, above all, memories of his former life in Italy. When he was in his twenties, he headed for New York and undertook a career in wine, beginning a journey that would culminate in his founding of Italian Wine Merchants, now the leading Italian wine source in America. His career offered him the opportunity to make frequent trips back to Italy to find wine for his clients, to learn the traditions of Italian winemaking, and, in so doing, to rediscover the Italian way of life he'd left behind. Passion on the Vineis Esposito's intimate and evocative memoir of his colorful family life in Italy, his abrupt transition to life in America, and of his travels into the heart of Italy--its wine country--and the lives of those who inhabit it. The result is a remarkably engaging and entertaining wine/travel narrative replete with vivid portraits of seductive places--the world-famous cellars of Piedmont, the sweeping estates of Tuscany, the lush fields of Campania, the chilly hills of Friuli, the windy beaches of Le Marche; and of memorable people, diverse and vibrant wine artisans--from a disco-dancing vintner who bases his farming on the rhythm of the moon to an obsessive prince who destroys his vineyards before his death so that his grapes will never be used incorrectly. Esposito's luscious accounts of the wonderful food and wine that are so much a part of Italian life, and his poignant and often hilarious stories of his relationships with his family and Italian friends, makePassion on the Vinean utterly unique and enchanting work about Italy and its eternally seductive lifestyle.
Passionate Nomad: The Life of Freya Stark
by Jane Fletcher GeniesseFreya Stark--traveler, explorer, Arabist, and woman of letters--began the extraordinary adventures that would glamorize her--and would catapult her into public life for the next sixty years--in 1927. And with the publication of The Valley of the Assassins in 1934, her legend was launched. Leaving behind a miserable family life, Freya set out, at the age of thirty-four, to explore remote and dangerous regions of the Middle East. She was captured in 1927 by the French military police after penetrating their cordon around the rebellious Druze. She explored the mountainous territory of the mysterious Assassins of Persia, became the first woman to explore Luristan in western Iran, and followed ancient frankincense routes to locate a lost city. Admired by British officialdom, her knowledge of Middle Eastern languages and culture aided the military and diplomatic corps, for whom she conceived an effective propaganda network during WWII. But Stark's indomitable spirit was forged by contradictions, her high-profile wanderings often masking deep insecurities. A child of privilege, she grew up in near poverty; she longed for love, but consistently focused on the wrong men. This is a brilliant and balanced biography--filled with sheikhs, diplomats, nomad warriors and chieftains, generals, would be lovers, and luminaries. Author Jane Geniesse digs beneath the mythology to uncover a complex, quixotic, and controversial woman.
Passport
by Sophia GlockAn unforgettable graphic memoir by debut talent Sophia Glock reveals her discovery as a teenager that her parents are agents working for the CIA. Young Sophia has lived in so many different countries, she can barely keep count. Stationed now with her family in Central America because of her parents' work, Sophia feels displaced as an American living abroad, when she has hardly spent any of her life in America.Everything changes when she reads a letter she was never meant to see and uncovers her parents' secret. They are not who they say they are. They are working for the CIA. As Sophia tries to make sense of this news, and the web of lies surrounding her, she begins to question everything. The impact that this has on Sophia's emerging sense of self and understanding of the world makes for a page-turning exploration of lies and double lives.In the hands of this extraordinary graphic storyteller, this astonishing true story bursts to life.
Passport through Darkness
by Kimberly L. SmithAs she shares her extraordinary stories of fighting human trafficking as an ordinary mom, Kimberly Smith offers hope for readers who wonder if God is calling them to greater things. Passport Through Darkness takes readers on Smith's journey from normal family life and business, to Europe, to the deserts of Africa and ultimately, to the deserts of her own soul as she tries to live well as an imperfect American mom, crusade for justice for orphans around the world, and embrace God's extraordinary dreams for her. When Kimberly and her husband risk everything to answer God's call, they see God change and restore them--even amid exhaustion, marital struggles, and physical limitations. This heartbreaking, heartlifting book is for anyone who longs to see God move their life from normal to one that matters. It is a call to readers to take one more step on their journey to know God's heart.