books about: polo     books:       Famous Men of the Middle Ages, 2011 Famous Men of the Middle Ages features attractive biographical sketches of thirty-five of the most prominent characters in the history of the Middle Ages, from the barbarian invasions to the invention of the printing press. Each story in this book by John Haaren is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination. Notable characters featured in Famous Men of the Middle Ages include Attila ...             Invisible Cities Italo Calvino Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1978 Imaginary conversations between Marco Polo and his host, the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan, conjure up cities of magical times. “Of all tasks, describing the contents of a book is the most difficult and in the case of a marvelous invention like Invisible Cities, perfectly irrelevant” (Gore Vidal). Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book             The Faraway Horses: The Adventures and Wisdom of One of America's Most Renowned Horsemen Buck Brannaman Lyons Press, 2003 "I've started horses since I was 12 years old and have been bit, kicked, bucked off and run over. I've tried every physical means to contain my horse in an effort to keep from getting myself killed. I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider. " --Buck Brannaman In THE FARAWAY ...             Top 10 Venice (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE) Gillian Price DK Travel, 2013             The Travels of Marco Polo - Complete [Illustrated], ... MacMay, 2008 Chronicling the 13th-century world from Venice, Marco Polo's birthplace, to the far reaches of Asia, Marco Polo tells of the foreign peoples he meets as he travels by foot, horse, and boat through places including Persia, Tibet, India, and, finally, China.             The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories (Classic Seuss) Seuss Random House Books for Young Readers, 2011 It's the literary equivalent of buried treasure! Seuss scholar/collector Charles D. Cohen has hunted down seven rarely seen stories by Dr. Seuss. Originally published in magazines between 1948 and 1959, they include "The Bear, the Rabbit, and the Zinniga-Zanniga " (about a rabbit who is saved from a bear with a single eyelash!); "Gustav the Goldfish" (an early, rhymed version of the Beginner Book A Fish Out of Water);  "Tadd and Todd" (a tale ...             The Travels of Marco Polo - Volume 1, 2012 This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.             The Cartel Ashley and JaQuavis Urban Books, 2008 [This is the Audiobook CD Library Edition in vinyl case.] The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars' worth of cocaine every year, and the Cartel controls eighty percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster Miami has ever seen, Carter Diamond leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret -- his illegitimate son, Carter ...             Brazil Beaches and Waterfalls (South America Series) Marco Polo Press, 2010 Brazil is one of the most interesting and diverse countries on earth. It is a great tourist destination. This is the story of a couples two weeks vacation in Brazil and the story of the places that they visited and the people that they met. Not everything was as straightforward as expected but overall the holiday was an exciting adventure. After you have read this account you’ll feel like you’ve been there. This short travelogue is ideal ...             History for Kids: An Illustrated Biography of Marco Polo for Children Charles River Editors, 2013 *Perfect for ages 7-10 *Includes pictures and illustrations. *Includes a Table of Contents. “I have not told half of what I saw.” – Marco Polo In Charles River Editors’ History for Kids series, your children can learn about history’s most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help bring the story to life, and the concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid’s attention all the way ...             Extraordinary Cakes: Recipes for Bold and Sophisticated Desserts Karen Krasne, Tina Wright Rizzoli, 2011 How to make cakes that are as delicious to eat as they are beautiful to behold. Karen Krasne, the “Queen of Cakes” according to Gourmet magazine, brings a fresh and contemporary sensibility to special-occasion cakes. Instead of the conventional fondant and gum paste, she relies on natural frostings based on chocolate, cream, or butter (which are also easier to make). What makes these cakes showstoppers is their unexpected flavor ...             The Revised Vault of Walt: Unofficial, Unauthorized, Uncensored Disney Stories Never Told Jim Korkis Theme Park Press, 2012 In 2010, Jim Korkis wrote his best-selling book The Vault of Walt . Now Jim has returned to the Vault, and in this revised edition of his classic book, you'll find your favorite tales plus five brand-new stories, including: The perilous four-month stint of famed Warner Bros. animator Chuck Jones at the Disney Studios Why two women you've never heard of were among Walt's most important influences Walt's admiration for and brief ...             Who Was Marco Polo? Joan Holub Grosset & Dunlap, 2007 Marco Polo was seventeen when he set out for China . . . and forty-one when he came back! More than seven hundred years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about . . . or was it all made-up? Young readers are presented with the facts in this entertaining, ...             The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human V. S. Ramachandran W. W. Norton & Company, 2012 "A profound intriguing and compelling guide to the intricacies of the human brain." —Oliver Sacks In this landmark work, V. S. Ramachandran investigates strange, unforgettable cases—from patients who believe they are dead to sufferers of phantom limb syndrome. With a storyteller’s eye for compelling case studies and a researcher’s flair for new approaches to age-old questions, Ramachandran tackles the most exciting and controversial ...             The Mythical Creatures Bible: The Definitive Guide to Legendary Beings Brenda Rosen Sterling, 2009 Fabulous animals, specters from the shadow world, nature spirits, and sacred beings: these are the monstrous, marvelous, and mythic creatures that have come down to us in folklore and legend. Some probably have their origins in reality; others spring completely from the imagination—and they are all here, in this stunningly illustrated bible. It’s rich in history and images, and international in scope, covering dragons and serpents; weird ...             Details Men's Style Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work for You Daniel Peres, the editors of Details magazine Gotham, 2007 At last?a sophisticated wardrobe guide for men from a respected authority, Details magazine, offering head-to-toe advice for choosing the right look, the right fit, and the right style for every situation, from boardroom pitches to casual Saturday nights. Each month, Details magazine keeps hundreds of thousands of men up-to-date on the most current trends and tips for looking sharp. Now the editors of these award-winning pages give every ...             Aztec Gary Jennings Forge Books, 2006 Aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of North America. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, Mixtli-Dark Cloud, Aztec reveals the very depths of Aztec civilization from the peak and feather-banner splendor of the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan to the arrival of Hernán Cortás and his conquistadores, and their destruction of the Aztec empire. The story ...             DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Venice & the Veneto Brenda Birmingham DK Travel, 2012 Packed with photographs, illustrations, maps, cutaways and floor-plans, Eyewitness Travel Guide: Venice & the Veneto will lead you straight to the best attractions Venice has to offer and features thematic tours and walks as well as information on local produce and classical dishes to ensure the flavors of Venice are impossible to miss. Outside of Venice, the towns of Padua, Verona and Vicenza are all worth seeing in their own right, and are ...             Lilly: Palm Beach, Tropical Glamour, and the Birth of a Fashion Legend Kathryn Livingston Wiley, 2012 The real story behind a very private American fashion icon—Lilly Pulitzer Today, Lilly Pulitzer's iconic brand of clean-cut, vibrantly printed clothes called "Lillys" can be spotted everywhere. What began decades ago as a snob uniform in Palm Beach became a general fashion craze and, later, an American classic. In contrast to the high visibility of her brand, Lilly Pulitzer has largely kept her tumultuous personal story to herself. Bursting ...             The Travels of Marco Polo - Volume 2, 2011 This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. 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