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386 pages ; 25 cm
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English
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The appearance, more than sixty years after the Spanish Civil War, of mass graves containing victims of Franco's death squads finally broke the unwritten understanding among Spaniards that their recent, painful past was best left unexplored. Madrid-based journalist and 20-year resident Tremlett embarked on a journey around the country and through its history to discover why its people have kept silent so long, and here unveils the tinderbox of disagreements...
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304 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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Traces the author's research into her family story after discovering that her ancestors were forced to renounce their Jewish faith in Inquisition-era Spain, describing her visit to the centuries-old Andalusian down of Arcos de la Frontera, where modern locals remain haunted by memories of past tragedies.
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374 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 20 cm
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English
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This book picks up where crowdsourcing leaves off, covering the flashpacker skills you need for spur-of-the-moment trips to Europe's top destinations. Book cheap flights online, find rooms at AirBnB, and catch a ride with Uber. Head to the most popular hostels for a ready-made, real-life social network. Learn which cities match your interests and which can be easily combined for a longer trip.
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The Rough Guide to Spain is the definitive guide to this captivating country, with in-depth coverage of everything from its classic cities to hidden island beaches. The introduction will help you choose where to go and what to see, inspired by dozens of stunning photos. The Things Not To Miss section runs through all the must-sees, while the Itineraries guide you around the country's highlights. Navigation through the book and on the ground is aided...
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288 pages : colour illustrations, 1 map ; 21 x 27 cm.
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English
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Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Spain you'll travel through buzzing cities, rural villages, rugged mountains and blissful beaches, discovering the secrets of Barcelona and Madrid's nightlife, eating your way through the streets on a delectable tapas tour, and finding your new favourite hike, festival and siesta spot.
30) Spain
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408 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 23 cm.
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English
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From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Spain, is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Spain, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Barcelona's Gaudi architecture, the Alhambra, the Costas, El Teide volcano, the Alcazar and hidden cultural gems like the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao. This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from...
31) Frommer's Spain
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vi, 794 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm + 1 pull-out map.
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English
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"Frommer's books aren't written by committee, by A.I., or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like Peter Barron and Jennifer Ceaser, along with writers who live part-time in Spain, like Patricia Harris, David Lyons and Murray Stewart. The six of them spent months checking out all of Spain's best hotels, attractions, shops, wineries, and restaurants...
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Displaying her "real talent for conjuring far-flung times and places," Kathryn Harrison tells the mesmerizing story of her 200-mile pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. In the spring of 1999, Kathryn Harrison set out to walk the centuries-old pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela. "Not a vacation, “she calls it, "but a time out of time." With a heavy pack, no hotel reservations, and little Spanish, she wanted an experience that would...
33) Spain
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926 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 20 cm + 1 foldout map.
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English
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Lonely Planet's Spain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Launch into Barcelona's whirl of nightlife, wander the stunning rooms of the Alhambra, and take your pick of pintxos in San Sebastian; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Spain and begin your journey now!
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1045 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 21 cm + 1 pull-out map
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English
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Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Spain. Savor authentic paella, run with the bulls in Pamplona, or relax on Barcelona's beaches: experience it all with Rick!
35) Barcelona
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319 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 20 cm + 1 folded-out color map.
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English
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Lonely Planet's Barcelona is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze in wonder at Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, stroll along La Rambla, and savour the best of Catalan cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Barcelona and begin your journey now!
36) Mallorca
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223 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 20 cm.
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English
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Lonely Planet's Mallorca is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb the medieval streets of Arta, traverse the helter-skelter Sa Calobra for amazing views, and watch the sunset from honey-toned Deia; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mallorca and begin your journey now!
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2 videodiscs (approximately 430 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Chef Anthony Bourdain continues to traverse the globe and discover other people and cultures through their cuisines. From chowing down on ox tails in Madrid during the World Cup to sampling Pakistani dishes and skiing indoors in Dubai, Bourdain always finds the new and exciting in every destination he travels to.
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