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The Time Traveler's Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger
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This highly original first novel won the largest advance San Francisco-based MacAdam/Cage had ever paid, and it was money well spent. Niffenegger has written a soaring love story illuminated by dozens of finely observed details and scenes, and one that skates nimbly around a huge conundrum at the heart of the book: Henry De Tamble, a rather dashing librarian at the famous Newberry Library in Chicago, finds himself unavoidably whisked around in time. He disappears from a scene in, say, 1998 to find himself suddenly, usually without his clothes, which mysteriously disappear in transit, at an entirely different place 10 years earlier-or later. During one of these migrations, he drops in on beautiful teenage Clare Abshire, an heiress in a large house on the nearby Michigan peninsula, and a lifelong passion is born. The problem is that while Henry's age darts back and forth according to his location in time, Clare's moves forward in the normal manner, so the pair are often out of sync. But such is the author's tenderness with the characters, and the determinedly ungimmicky way in which she writes of their predicament (only once do they make use of Henry's foreknowledge of events to make money, and then it seems to Clare like cheating) that the book is much more love story than fantasy. It also has a splendidly drawn cast, from Henry's violinist father, ruined by the loss of his wife in an accident from which Henry time-traveled as a child, to Clare's odd family and a multitude of Chicago bohemian friends. The couple's daughter, Alba, inherits her father's strange abilities, but this is again handled with a light touch; there's no Disney cuteness here. Henry's foreordained end is agonizing, but Niffenegger has another card up her sleeve, and plays it with poignant grace. It is a fair tribute to her skill and sensibility to say that the book leaves a reader with an impression of life's riches and strangeness rather than of easy thrills.
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Although the title suggests that this is science fiction, Niffenegger's charming, emotionally charged novel is much more a love story. Told alternately from the viewpoints of time traveler Henry and his wife, Clare, it's highly enjoyable on audio. Readers Christopher Burns and Maggi-Meg Reed blend their respective chapters seamlessly. Each reader characterizes all roles within a chapter, and the depictions mesh beautifully. Both narrators characterize Korean friend Kimmy in a charmingly amusing voice and lend a light mood to the couple's daughter, Alba. Burns portrays the emotional chaos of Henry's life so genuinely as to cast the listener directly into his pain and joy. The abridged recording leaves one longing for more. J.J.B. 2004 Audie Award Finalist © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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How to Travel Practically Anywhere
by Susan Stellin
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The Chicago Tribune : "Even the most experienced travelers are sure to learn a thing or two."
Atlanta journal Constitution : "Helpful advice . . . Even seasoned travelers could benefit from information in the book, and neophytes will save themselves a lot of mistakes."
Library Journal : "A distinctive guide . . .Including all types of travel from cruise to rail, this comprehensive and well-researched guide is useful for both new and seasoned travelers."
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Ever try to book your own travel plans on the Web, only to find yourself lost in cyberspace? Ever spend hours researching airfares, hotels,cruise lines, and itineraries, and find yourself still unsure of where to find the best prices and most accurate information? Whether you are Web savvy or still learning your way around the Internet, traveling on business or vacation, travel planning can be confusing and time-consuming. Now Susan Stellin, a regular contributor to the New York Times's travel section, offers the ultimate insider's guide to researching travel plans on the Web and avoiding pitfalls on the road. This single-source guide includes comprehensive and up-to-date information on the most useful Web sites, strategies to find the best deals, and resources to help you decide where to go and what to do. It also provides crucial tips to ensure that your trip is a success, such as: - how to find the best deals available online - how to make informed decisions about what to book - avoiding surprises that can ruin a trip - how to use the Internet effectively to get travel advice How to Travel Practically Anywhere is an indispensable guide to the sometimes overwhelming logistics of travel, whether for business or pleasure, domestic or international, budget or break-the-bank, adventure or leisure.
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The Dead Beat: Lost Souls, Lucky Stiffs, and the Perverse Pleasures of Obituaries
by Marilyn Johnson
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Once upon a time, journalism profs duly instructed their greenhorn grads to seek out community papers and the obit pages as logical entrance points into the world of newspaper reporting. Working for cash-strapped local papers allowed novices to practice writing everything from hard news to lifestyle features. Obituaries, meanwhile, were a rung on the ladder of major publications, albeit the lowest. The musty, dusty obit pages also traditionally hosted aging reporters put out to pasture. Not any more, argues Marilyn Johnson in her unabashedly knock-kneed love letter to the obit pages, The Dead Beat. Today, august publications like The New York Times, England's Daily Telegraph, Independent, and The Economist, and Canada's Globe and Mail use exalted members of the fourth estate to turn out smart, hip tributes to widespread, almost cultish, acclaim. Why? Because, as Johnson persuasively demonstrates in her book, truth is almost always stranger than fiction and a well-written, deeply researched obit is not only a vital historical record but a damn fine read over coffee and toast. "God is my assignment editor," cracks Richard Pearson of the Washington Post and if that isn't more interesting than what's going on in your city council chambers, author Johnson and those working the so-called Dead Beat don't know what is. As Johnson explains in free-wheeling prose, today's obit writers are virtual folk heroes with global Internet followings and their own conventions. With care and an ear for gentle humor, Johnson guides her readers through the surprisingly structured, labyrinthine obit scene, pausing to meet the writers while pondering both the essence of our being and why, in the right hands, the life of an average Joe can be just as riveting as the shenanigans of a high-flying playboy. And infinitely more resonant. Savvy J-school professors and their students are advised to take heed. --Kim Hughes
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Starred Review. A journalist who's written obituaries of Princess Di and Johnny Cash, Johnson counts herself among the obit obsessed, one who subsists on the "tiny pieces of cultural flotsam to profound illuminations of history" gathered from obits from around the world, which she reads online daily—sometimes for hours. Her quirky, accessible book starts at the Sixth Great Obituary Writers' International Conference, where she meets others like herself. Johnson explores this written form like a scholar, delving into the differences between British and American obits, as well as regional differences within this country; she visits Chuck Strum, the New York Times' obituary editor, but also highlights lesser-known papers that offer top-notch obits; she reaffirms life as much as she talks about death. Johnson handles her offbeat topic with an appropriate level of humor, while still respecting the gravity of mortality—traits she admires in the best obit writers, who have "empathy and detachment; sensitivity and bluntness." The book claims that obits "contain the most creative writing in journalism" and that we are currently in the golden age of the obituary. We are also nearing the end of newspapers as we know them, Johnson observes, and so "it seems right that their obits are flourishing." (Mar. 1)
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Japanese Bath, The
by Bruce Smith and Yoshiko Yamamoto
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In the West, a bath is a place one goes to cleanse the body. In Japan, one goes there to cleanse the soul. Bathing in Japan is about much more than cleanliness: it is about family and community. It is about being alone and contemplative, time to watch the moon rise above the garden. Along with sixty full-color illustrations of the light and airy baths themselves, The Japanese Bath, delves into the aesthetic of bathing Japanese style and the innate beauty of the steps surrounding the process. The authors explain how to create a Japanese bath in your own home. A Zen meditation, the Japanese bath, indeed, cleanses the soul, and one emerges refreshed, renewed, and serene.
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Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Bathing Entry The Datsuiba The Outside within the Inside Created Scenery Color With Darkness and Without Yuagari (afte bath) and Yusuzumi (enjoying the cool of the evening) Without Silence Bathing Japanese Style With and Without clothing The Time of the Day Materials About Wood The Tools of Bathing Bathing Together Glossary Resources
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Frommer's Great Escapes From NYC Without Wheels (Wonderful Weekends)
by Lisa Marie Rovito
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- Perfect for native New Yorkers (6.5 million of whom do not have cars) and out-of-towners who want day-trip ideas
- Includes more than 100 destinations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
- Covers diverse types of travel, ranging from laid-back B & B weekends on the Jersey Shore to rugged outdoor pursuits in the Catskills
- Gives complete details on getting to the destinations and includes dozens of regional and city maps
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No car? no problem! Now you don't have to get behind the wheel to get out of town for a day or a weekend. From a romantic retreat at a Jersey Shore B&B to outdoor adventure in the Catskills, Great Escapes from New York City without wheels shows you where to go, what to do, and how to get there—all without driving or parking hassles. More than 50 Car-Free, Carefree Getaways from the Big City - Antiquing tours
- Art towns
- Food & wine adventures
- Historic places
- Kid-friendly escapes
- Outdoor activities
- Romantic weekends
- Spas & spiritual retreats
Stroll the beach on Block Island
Visit an ashram in the Catskills
Skydive near New Paltz
Tour Long Island wine country
Rock climb in the Gunks
Browse antiques in Red Bank
Explore The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in Tarrytown
Saddle up at a Hudson Valley dude ranch
And more
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RandMcNally Kids' Road Atlas (Backseat Books)
by Kristy McGowan, Karen Richards, and Chris Reed
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Rand McNally's Backseat Books® series is your source for fighting those boredom blues. Kids' Road Atlas features real road maps, great travel games, state-by-state puzzles, state facts (including the nickname, capital, flower, tree, and bird), an index, and much, much more. An answer key is also included in the back of the book. These colorful, fun-filled books are perfect for keeping the kids busy at home or during those long stretches. Backseat Books®. Boredom cured. 80 pages; 8.5" x 10.75".
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Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2006: The Travel Skills Handbook (Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door)
by Rick Steves
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From train and rail pass skills to strategies for visiting open-air folk museums, who else but Rick Steves can teach travelers the skills they really need when traveling through Europe? Learn how to deal with all of the small details of planning a trip to Europe with Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2006. America's number one authority on travel to Europe, Rick Steves has done the legwork, discovered the secrets, and made the mistakes — so travelers don't have to. Completely revised and updated, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience. Rick's travel tips include: sticking to a budget; smart packing; planning ahead for visiting major sites; personal safety; avoiding tourist traps; and finding Europe's "back door" attractions. Smart advice is also offered on everything from social etiquette to booking a hotel and ordering food. Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2006 is an essential item on any European traveler's checklist.
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Rick Steves' London 2006 (Rick Steves' London)
by Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw
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Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to see the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's, and the Tower of London? With Rick Steves’ London 2006, travelers can experience the best of everything this city has to offer – economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, Rick Steves’ London 2006 includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick’s newest "back door" discoveries. America’s #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.
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