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Dear Alice,
Each morning I am awakened by the sound of a tinkling bell. A cheerful sound, it reminds me of the bells that shopkeepers attach to their doors at Christmastime. In this case, the bell marks the opening of the hotel door. From my room, which is just off the winding staircase, I can hear it clearly. It reminds me of the bell that calls to worship the novice embarking on a new life. In a way I too am a novice, leaving, temporarily,...
Dear Alice,
Each morning I am awakened by the sound of a tinkling bell. A cheerful sound, it reminds me of the bells that shopkeepers attach to their doors at Christmastime. In this case, the bell marks the opening of the hotel door. From my room, which is just off the winding staircase, I can hear it clearly. It reminds me of the bell that calls to worship the novice embarking on a new life. In a way I too am a novice, leaving, temporarily,...
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“Not often are we given an opportunity to observe a great American writer arrive for the first time in the Old World from the New, there to record first impressions spontaneously, as they came, subject to no second thoughts, no later, leveling revision,” George N. Kates writes in his Introduction to Willa Cather in Europe.
“The fourteen travel articles that form the present volume,...
“The fourteen travel articles that form the present volume,...
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Nineteen-year-old Sydney has the perfect summer mapped out. She's spending the next four and a half weeks traveling through Europe with her childhood best friend Leela. Their plans include Eiffel Tower selfies, eating cocco gelato, and making out with hot strangers. Her plans do not include Leela's cheating ex-boyfriend showing up on the flight to London, falling for the cheating ex-boyfriend's hot friend, monitoring her mother's spiraling mental...
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Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100...
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"A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his parents...
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"In 1784, travel wrenched Thomas Jefferson out of the darkest period of his life. He sailed to France a broken man, but on the road, he rediscovered a world of hidden beauty and penned a guide he called Hints for Americans Traveling in Europe. During a crisis of his own, Derek Baxter dares himself to follow Jefferson's route. On a series of journeys (piloting a Dutch canal boat, hiking the French Alps, and fishing in the Atlantic), Baxter follows...
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Travel Europe on the cheap with this updated guide, the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach vacation, or road trip. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving on European roads, how to find the best local shops, or where to find safe hostels. You'll find special coverage of European history, art, architecture, and literature,...
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"In this passionate, deeply personal book, Adam Nicolson explains why Homer matters-- to him, to you, to the world--in a text full of twists, turns and surprises. In a spectacular journey through mythical and modern landscapes, Adam Nicholson explores the places forever haunted by their Homeric heroes. From Sicily, awash with wildflowers shadowed by Italy's largest oil refinery, to Ithaca, southern Spain, and the mountains on the edges of Andalusia...
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Catalonia, in northeastern Spain-an autonomous community distinguished by its unique dialect, its dynamic industry, and its culture. For Catalans, art is an important part of daily life, from sardana music in the village squares to the ultra-modern design and architecture of its major cities, especially Barcelona. This program features architects and painters describing their work and ambitions-a series of discussions that are also useful Spanish...
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France's most popular blue cheese is Roquefort, which dates back to Roman times. Even today, blue cheeses throughout the world still rely on molds originating in the region's limestone caves. Host Will Studd travels to a typical hillside dairy learn about the area's unique breed of milking sheep before he visits the famous caves, where he is inducted into the Grand Order of Roquefort in a special ceremony.
13) Conquistadores
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What kind of people were the conquistadores? And why did so many of them come from Extremadura, a region of western Spain? This program delves into the history of the area and its link to the Americas. In the process, it brings up important ways to discuss historical and geographical concepts in Spanish, resulting in a highly useful tool for beginning or advanced Spanish language students. While it doesn't shy away from the fact that Spain's conquest...
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Trappist Monks from the order of Cisterian have been responsible for producing some of the most famous washed rind cheeses in France. These days, the rapidly dwindling number of monks, threatens cheese-making in monasteries with extinction. Will Studd travels to the abbey of Mont des Cats in Normandy, Citeaux in Burgundy, and Tamie in Savoy to discover how these cheeses are being made and what the future holds for these classic benchmarks.
15) El Andaluz
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Andalusia is a Spanish autonomous community resplendent with cultural and architectural treasures, many of which evoke the nation's Islamic influence. In this program, Manuel Falces, one of Spain's top photographers, documents unforgettable images of Andalusia-and, in doing so, helps introduce the best ways to ask for directions and travel guidance in Spanish. Viewers encounter breathtaking images of the Alhambra, the eighth-century fortress of La...
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In this episode, host Will Studd visits influential cheese retailer Neal's Yard Dairy in London, where cheese champion Randolph Hodgson explains how traditional English farmhouse cheese was saved from extinction. Will then looks at how these cheeses are made when he travels to the Midlands, Lancashire, Cheshire and Wensleydale, made famous by Wallace and Gromitt. Finally, he looks at the controversial raw milk blue cheese call Stichelton, and how...
17) America!
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People of Hispanic origin make up a rapidly growing socioeconomic sector in the U.S. Spanish is heard-and seen-almost everywhere; on thousands of TV channels and radio stations, not to mention in the day-to-day life of cities, towns, and rural areas across the nation. This program explores useful Spanish vocabulary and phrases as it profiles Americans for whom Spanish is the primary language. Viewers become familiar with members of a local pop group...
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The typical Italian market is a treasure trove of flavorful meats and produce - but it's all for nothing if you don't know what to say to the merchants! This program introduces key Italian words, phrases, and expressions as it spotlights the best ways to buy food from local vendors. Viewers are also taken to a mountainside hotel and a family-owned farmhouse bed-and-breakfast that offer a real taste of Tuscany. From delicious cooking ingredients to...
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Known as the King of English Cheeses for more than two centuries, Stilton has never been copied anywhere else in the world. Despite the famous name, it has never been made in Stilton either. At historic Quenby Hall where the cheese was invented, we see how it is made and the origins of its outstanding reputation. Then a visit to the annual British Cheese Awards, where we find out which cheese-maker will be crowned the best producer of English blue...
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One of the most popular Italian cheeses is Parmigiano Reggiano, known as Italy's big cheese; it's still made by hand in giant copper cauldrons. In this episode, host Will Studd meets two families that have been producing this cheese for generations, and learns about the extraordinary steps they take to control production. With visits to the farms and maturation rooms, Will witnesses the selection and ripening processes. Finally, we get a lesson on...