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Madrid: A Cultural and Literary Companion (Cities of the Imagination)
Elizabeth Nash
Interlink Books, 2001
The Streets Come Alive
Part way into a year in Madrid, I found this book in a bookshop near the Puerto del Sol. Having read -- mostly with disappointment -- guidebooks of the "eat here, sleep there" variety, as well as of the "observe famous site on the left" variety, I have been absolutely ...
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A Traveller's History of India (Traveller's History)
Sinharaja Tammita-Delgoda
Interlink Books, 2002
A succinct and compelling history of India
After reading V.S. Naipaul's "An Area of Darkness" about his first journey to India, I felt that I needed a more balanced view of the country. This book was just what was called for. "A Traveller's History of India" was written by a historian from Sri Lanka with an ...
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Portuguese Homestyle Cooking
Ana Patuleia Ortins
Interlink Books, 2008
Great Book, replaces all of our missing recipes from childhood
All of my favorite portuguese dishes are represented in this book. Most portuguese women back in the day did not have recipes written down for common and uncommon dishes. They were simply passed down from mother to daughter through the generations. That is easily ...
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Travellers' Wildlife Guides Belize & Northern Guatemala (Travellers' Wildlife Guides)
Les Beletsky
Interlink Books, 2004
Excellent!
From Planeta journal: An impressive first edition, not as much a tourist's guidebook as a naturalist's handbook. Color illustrations document native birds, mammals and reptiles. The author provides a brief eco-history of the region as well as background on ...
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A Traveller's History of New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands (Traveller's Histories Series)
John H. Chambers
Interlink Books, 2007
A Traveller's History of New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands gives the curious tourist not only a modern-day portrait of New Zealand and the far-flung islands, their political systems, and economic diversity, but also looks at the early settling of this massive area which covers about a fifth of the surface of the earth. When European ...
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The Indonesian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories
Sri Owen
Interlink Books, 2008
In this landmark book, renowned author Sri Owen provides a unique insight into the ancient, exotic and varied cuisine of the Indonesian archipelago. Over 120 mouthwatering and easy-to-follow recipes take us from staples and basics to food for festivals and special occasions, with fascinating introductions that place the dishes in their regional ...
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A Traveller's Companion To Istanbul (Traveler's Companion)
Interlink Books, 2004
The history of the city where East meets West spans 28 centuries. Istanbul, the ancient and timeless heart of modern Turkey, is a city with its mythological origins in the seventh century BC. Founded as Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire by Constantine the Great, during the 1000-year Byzantine Empire that followed it was a ...
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Nepal: Trekking and Climbing, 25 Classic Treks and 12 Climbing Peaks
Steve Razzetti
Interlink Books, 2008
This stunning book describes 25 treks and 12 climbing peaks in the Nepal Himalaya, with coverage of the entire country from Saipal in the west to Kangchendzonga in the east. Designed for first-time visitors as well as experienced trekkers and climbers, it is an essential source book for anyone contemplating a venture into Nepal's wild Himalayan ...
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Travellers' Wildlife Guides Peru (Travellers' Wildlife Guides)
David L. Pearson, Les Beletsky
Interlink Books, 2004
A gift to our Peru guide
Our Peruvian guide (who had been in the business for about 20 years) saw this book and salivated so much that we gave it to him at the end of our trip. Very complete, very well organized, pictures were wonderful. Great help in identifying species. Another guide said ...
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Travellers' Wildlife Guides Costa Rica (Travellers' Wildlife Guides)
Les Beletsky
Interlink Books, 2004
Best Costa Rica bird guide written
We are going to Costa Rica this SPring and this book has been the most helpful guide in preparing for this trip.
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Dominican Republic In Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture (In Focus Guides)
David John Howard
Interlink Books, 1999
Facinating
This book is a much needed new insight on Dominican Republic where I travelled a lot a few years ago. It is very interesting situation with haiti and the author adresses cultural issues sensitively but informatively. The book is very easily to read and has a good ...
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A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia (The Traveller's History Series)
J. M. Barwise, Nicholas J. White
Interlink Books, 2002
A quick read and a great way to get up to speed on SE Asia
I thought this was a super book. The authors have done a great job of synthesizing the history of Southeast Asia into a very readable survey of the region. I would refer this book to any traveller or international business executive needing to quickly get up to speed ...
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Pillars of Salt (Interlink World Fiction)
Fadia Faqir
Interlink Books, 1998
An incredibly moving and powerful book
I love reading the work of Arab women writers so I was happy to try reading Fadia Faqir. The book centres upon the stories of two women in an insane asylum in Jordan. As the book unfolds, the stories of the women and how they come to be in the asylum is told. The ...
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A Traveller's History of Paris (Traveller's Histories Series)
Robert Cole
Interlink Books, 2008
Read this book before you go
Like most people, I didn't pay a lot of attention in world history class. If you ever slept through a lecture on the French Revolution, you should read this book. It looks dry, but is actually very witty; the author has a fine sense of irony. You can't help but ...
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The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist (Interlink World Fiction Series)
Emile Habiby, Trevor Le Gassick
Interlink Books, 2001
Long live the Pessoptimist
Saeed the Pessoptimist now ranks in my pantheon of comic heroes up there with Swejk, Yossarian, Candide, Don Quixote and Joe from "Milagro Beanfield War." This is a book to be read over and over again. For Americans like me persuaded to believe Israelis occupied an ...
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