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American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
by Matthew Polly  
Powells.com Staff Pick In his adventurous and highly comical journey to martial arts' ancient home, China's Shaolin Temple, Matthew Polly tests his fortitude and manhood, picking up a great deal about Chinese culture along the way. Filled with peculiar characters, crazy moves,...
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North To the Night (98 Edition)
by Simon
Publisher Comments In June 1994 Alvah Simon and his wife, Diana, set off in their 36-foot sailboat to explore the hauntingly beautiful world of icebergs, tundra, and fjords lying high above the Arctic Circle. Four months later, unexpected events would trap Simon alone on...
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Men of Salt: Crossing the Sahara on the Caravan of White Gold
by Michael Benanav Publisher Comments Salt was once worth its weight in gold, and treks to mine salt slabs from the heart of the Sahara desert are still made as they were throughout centuries—on a caravan of camels. American writer Benanav was compelled to join the Caravan of White...
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Made in France: A Shopper's Guide to France's Best Artisanal Traditions from Limoges Porcelain to Perfume, Pottery, Textiles and More
by Laura Morelli Synopsis French craftsmanship is unparalleled in the world. Baccarat crystal. Limoges porcelain. The historic patterns of Toile de Jouy. Scented gloves and custom-made umbrellas in Paris. The prized digestifs, Armagnac and Cognac. Laura Morelli, author of Made in...
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Three Sheets to the Wind: One Man's Quest for the Meaning of Beer
by Pete Brown Publisher Comments Meet Pete Brown—beer journalist, beer drinker, and author of an irreverent book about British beer, Man Walks Into A Pub. One day, Pete's world is rocked when he discovers several countries produce, consume, and celebrate beer far more than the...
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An Englishman Amoureux: Love in Deepest France (Englishman)
by Michael Sadler Publisher Comments After leaving his job at the University of Swindon, Michael Sadler returns to France intent on wooing Lou Charpin, his belle française. Unsure of his credentials he decides to woo her family at the same time. He plays Scrabble with the feisty, chain-...
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The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific
by J. Maarten Troost
Powells.com Staff Pick When Troost followed his wife to a small island nation he expected Bali Hai. Instead he found an isolated, polluted, boiling hot hellhole. His wonderful tale is both hilarious and thrilling. This original adventure offers enjoyment and also allows...
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Man Vs. Wild: Survival Techniques from the Most Dangerous Places on Earth
by Bear Grylls Synopsis The charismatic host of Discovery Channel's hit show "Man vs. Wild" shows how anyone can survive in the most perilous environments. Full-color throughout....
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High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed
by Michael Kodas Publisher Comments In 2004, journalist Michael Kodas joined local mountain climbers from home on an expedition to Mount Everest. He anticipated an exhilarating and arduous adventure among a group of like-minded idealists that he could report to his readers back in...
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On a Hoof and a Prayer: Exploring Argentina at a Gallop
by Polly Evans Publisher Comments The stampeding true story of one woman’s journey from timorous equestrian novice to wildly whooping cowgirl—a madcap ride through Argentina that will fascinate horse lovers, travelers, and armchair adventurers alike. As a girl, Polly Evans...
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Lose Your Mother: A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route
by Saidiya Hartman Publisher Comments In Lose Your Mother, Saidiya Hartman traces the history of the Atlantic slave trade by recounting a journey she took along a slave route in Ghana. Following the trail of captives from the hinterland to the Atlantic coast, she reckons with the blank...
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The People on the Street: A Writer's View of Israel
by Linda Grant Publisher Comments "The further away anyone was from that block of Ben Yehuda street, the easier it seemed to find a solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, that stubborn mess in the center of the Middle East and the more I studied these solutions, the...
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Writers in Paris: Literary Lives in the City of Light
by David Burke Publisher Comments No city has attracted so much literary talent, launched so many illustrious careers, or produced such a wealth of enduring literature as Paris. From the 15th century through the 20th, poets, novelists, and playwrights, famed for both their work and their...
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Cest La Vie an American Woman Begins A
by Suzy Gershman Publisher Comments Bestselling writer Suzy Gershman (dubbed Super Shopper Suzy by Oprah) is our answer to Peter Mayle in this heartfelt, breezy, and funny story of starting over in Paris. Suzy had always fantasized about moving to Paris with her husband, but when he dies...
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Passion on the Vine: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Family in the Heart of Italy
by Sergio Esposito Publisher Comments As 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 rich bufala mozzarella, still sopping with milk...
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Touche: Why France and Britain Are So Different, and Why They Do Things in Opposite Ways
by Agnes Catherine Poirer Publisher Comments A brilliant and vigorous observer of both French and British societies, Agnes Catherine Poirier studied both in Paris and London and currently writes in both languages for the French and British press. In this charming social study, Poirier plays with...
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The City of Falling Angels
by John Berendt
Powells.com Staff Pick Once again John Berendt proves he is a powerful magnet for eccentrics. With clever proficiency, Berendt depicts for readers a host of quirky characters, providing an exclusive glimpse into the Venice you won't see as a tourist. Gossipy yet wholly...
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Hamburger America: One Man's Cross-Country Odyssey to Find the Best Burgers in the Nation with DVD
by George Motz Publisher Comments Whether you're an armchair traveler, a serious hamburger connoisseur, or a curious adventurer up for a road trip, Hamburger America will be your guide to reclaiming this precious slice of Americana.No other food says “America” like the...
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Laughing Without an Accent: Adventures of an Iranian American, at Home and Abroad
by Firoozeh Dumas Publisher Comments In the bestselling memoir Funny in Farsi, Firoozeh Dumas recounted her adventures growing up Iranian American in Southern California. Now she again mines her rich Persian heritage in Laughing Without an Accent, sharing stories both tender and humorous on...
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The Piano Shop on the Left Bank: Discovering a Forgotten Passion in a Paris Atelier
by Thad Carhart
Publisher Comments Thad Carhart never realized there was a gap in his life until he happened upon Desforges Pianos, a demure little shopfront in his Pairs neighborhood that seemed to want to hide rather than advertise its wares. Like Alice in Wonderland, he found his...
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