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266 pages ; 23 cm
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Español
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A journey to the heart of human nature through three short masterpieces. "Novels written by Guatemalans are, by definition, exotic. Guatemalan novels set in the jungles of Petén, in North Africa, or in the south of India might not have the charm of strangeness, but strictly speaking, they should be called exotic," declares the author in the introduction to this memorable volume.
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Monkfish memoirs volume 1
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xvi, 198 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
12) India
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255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm
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English
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An illustrated study of five thousand years in the history of India covers its regions and cultures, architectural and artistic wonders, its place in world history, and insights into some of the historical figures who played a key role in its development.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
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English
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The true story of how scientist George Schaller and four mountain men set out to save the chiru (antelope-like creatures that cannot survive captivity and live on the high plains of Tibet) from near extinction.
14) India unveiled
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vii, 215 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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English
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This volume is a heart-warming portrait of the people, landscape and multi-hued culture of India. it has been acclaimed as one of the most insightful and revealing books written on India by a foreigner in 45 years. The author has captured for posterity, the essence of India, the oldest, continuously surviving civilazation on earth. Twenty-five states of India are organized by regions into six chapters. Readers will feel as though they have made their...
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1 videodisc (approximately 84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Explore all of Bangkok's nooks and crannies. Get picture-taking tips from a photojournalist, and visit the fruit and vegetable markets where Thai cooking begins. In the heart of Thailand's Golden Triangle, take an idyllic long-tailed boat ride along the Kok River, luxuriate in out-of-this-world guest houses and a tented resort, and go bargain hunting at the Night Market.
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80 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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India has the largest number of young people between the ages of 10 and 24 in the world; a total of 356 million. Its youth grow up in a wide variety of conditions ranging from wealth and privilege to extreme poverty and servitude. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how India's youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.
Presents an overview of growing up in India, discussing family life,...
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276 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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"An extraordinarily moving memoir from an iconoclastic new talent--an artist, cook, and New York Times illustrator whose adventures at home and abroad revealed the importance of living life with your eyes wide open. Best known for her witty, sparse illustrations, and as a cook beside her mischievous father in her family's iconic Manhattan restaurant, in Mumbai New York Scranton, Tamara Shopsin chronicles a year in her life when impermanence was the...
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Where in the world have Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived together in harmony? Try the small Indian state of Kerala, where trade and spices brought them together in tropical lowlands studded with coconut palms and cool mountain ranges where tea, cardamom, ginger, and rubber trees grow. Host Bruce Kraig guides viewers to markets, spice plantations, rice paddies, elephant parades, traditional dances, and spectacular boat races.
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