Imperium
by Ryszard Kapuscinski
from Vintage
The Polish journalist whose The Soccer War and The Emperor are counted as classics of contemporary reportage now bears witness in Imperium to the disintegration of the Soviet Union. This magisterial book combines childhood memory with unblinking journalism, a radar for the truth with a keen appreciation of the absurd.
Imperium begins with Ryszard Kapuscinski's account of the Soviet occupation of his town in eastern Poland in 1939. It culminates fifty years later, with a forty-thousand-mile journey that takes him from the haunted corridors of the Kremlin to the abandoned gulag of Kolyma, from a miners' strike in the arctic circle to a panic-stricken bus ride through the war-torn Caucasus.
Out of passivity and paranoia, ethnic hatred and religious fanaticism that have riven two generations of Eastern Europeans, Kapuscinski has composed a symphony for a collapsing empire—a work that translates history into the hopes and sufferings of the human beings condemned to live it.
Poland (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
by DK Publishing
from DK Travel
Poland (Country Guide)
by Neal Bedford
from Lonely Planet
Discover Poland
Descend to the Dragon's Den beneath the grandeur of Krakow's Wawel Castle
Enjoy guilt-free calories eating Pope John Paul II's favorite cream cake
Learn how to determine real amber from fake with a cigarette lighter
Take a quintessential Polish tipple, vodka flavored with lemon, pepper or 'bison grass'
In This Guide:
Four authors, 133 days of in-country research
New Activities chapter highlights opportunities for trekkers, skiers, and kayakers
Interviews with cartoonists, museum curators and film festival directors
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Berlitz Polish Phrase Book (Berlitz Phrase Books)
by Berlitz
from Berlitz Guides
Lounge with locals on the beaches of the Baltic Sea or sing along to Polish folksongs with the Grale (mountaineers) of the Tatry Mountains. The Berlitz Polish Phrase Book contains essential expressions, everyday conversations, and up-to-date words and phrases to help you communicate with confidence and travel with ease. The Berlitz phrase book is the unparalleled market leader in its category. Language Notes Text: English, Polish --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Fodor's Poland, 1st Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)
by Fodor's
from Fodor's
The Rough Guide to Poland 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
by Jonathan Bousfield
from Rough Guides
Now in its 6th edition this Rough Guide has been fully updated and revised. Its 24-page full-colour section introduces the author''s “things not to miss”, a selective taste of the country''s highlights: outstanding buildings, and historic sites, natural wonders and vibrant festivals. Throughout, there are discerning reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit any budget, from the fast-changing cities of Warsaw and Krakow to the laid-back lakeside resorts of Mazuria. There is extensive coverage of the countryside, from Slowinski National Park''s sand dunes to the alpine Tatra mountains, with practical advice on how to explore it. Finally, the Contexts section provides an authoritative background on the country''s politics, history, literature and folk music.
Poland's Jewish Landmarks: A Travel Guide
by Joram Kagan
from Hippocrene Books
Warsaw (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
by DK Publishing
from DK Travel
Includes: Old Town, New Town, Solidarity Avenue, the Royal Route, Marshall Street, the former Jewish Ghetto, and Lazienki Park.
Michelin Poland (Michelin Map)
from Michelin Travel Publications
Poland - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!)
by Greg Allen
from Kuperard
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include
* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do's, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken
"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel
"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel
"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer
"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine
"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
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