Best Of Southern France - April 2024

The Best Loved Villages of France

An insider’s tour of France’s most beloved and beautiful villages uncovers the country’s hidden treasures. The Best Loved Villages of France brings the reader on a tour of forty-four of the country’s most treasured destinations. Always picturesque, but often well-kept secrets, the book offers insight into village life and local history. Take a tour of a crumbling medieval fortress with the mayor of Lavardin or peruse the maritime objects found at sea by a mustached fisherman in Saint-Suliac. Stroll along the coast of the Wissant bay windsurfer’s paradise or promenade through the mani... [Read More]

• ASIN: 2080201832
• ASIN: 2080201832
• ISBN: 9782080201836
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Flammarion

My Twenty-Five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now

From the moment Peter Mayle and his wife, Jennie, uprooted their lives in England and crossed the Channel permanently, they never looked back. Here the beloved author of A Year in Provence pays tribute to the most endearing and enduring aspects of his life in France—the charming and indelible parade of village life, the sheer beauty, the ancient history. He celebrates the café and lists some of his favorites; identifies his favorite villages, restaurants, and open-air markets; and recounts his most memorable meals. A celebration of twenty-five years of Provençal living—of lessons learned... [Read More]

• ASIN: B079D9VP1C
• ASIN: B079D9VP1C
• Manufacturer: Knopf

The Little Prince

• ASIN: 0156012197
• ASIN: 0156012197
• ISBN: 0156012197
• Brand: Mariner Books
• Manufacturer: Mariner Books

Best Places to Visit & Stay by Motorhome in Southern France: 172 Visits staying at Aires or Campsites

The Best Places to Visit guide covers the 8 (former) southern regions of France visiting 172 of their most popular & picturesque locations with the visits having been researched and planned for a motorhome, with suggested nearby stopovers at each location. Visits include the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", Towns of Art & History, Pont du Gard, the Tarn & Ardeche Gorges, Provence villages, French Riviera, museums, chateaux & much more. The places to stay are primarily at aires due to their year round availability but nearby campsites are also suggested as alternatives. The aires, for which... [Read More]

• ASIN: 107300337X
• ASIN: 107300337X
• ISBN: 107300337X
• Manufacturer: Independently published

The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau

The untold story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War. Written with Alex Kershaw's trademark narrative drive and vivid immediacy, The Liberator traces the remarkable battlefield journey of maverick U.S. Army officer Felix Sparks through the Allied liberation of Europe—from the first landing in Italy to the final death throes of the Third Reich.Over five hundred bloody days, Sparks and his infantry unit battled from the beaches of Sicily through the mountains of Italy and France, ultimately enduring bitter and desperate winter combat against the die-... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0083DJTXK
• ASIN: B0083DJTXK
• Manufacturer: Crown

American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

• A New Republic Best Book of the Year • The Globalist Top Books of the Year • Winner of the Maine Literary Award for Non-fiction •Particularly relevant in understanding who voted for who in this presidential election year, this is an endlessly fascinating look at American regionalism and the eleven “nations” that continue to shape North AmericaAccording to award-winning journalist and historian Colin Woodard, North America is made up of eleven distinct nations, each with its own unique historical roots. In American Nations he takes readers on a journey through the history of o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143122029
• ASIN: 0143122029
• ISBN: 9780143122029
• Brand: Penguin Books
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Cities of the World French Riviera France

• ASIN: B0032KR30K
• ASIN: B0032KR30K

The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)

This is the riveting first-person narrative of Kvothe, a young man who grows to be one of the most notorious magicians his world has ever seen. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece that transports readers into the body and mind of a wizard.

• ASIN: 0756405890
• ASIN: 0756405890
• ISBN: 0756404746
• Brand: Patrick Rothfuss
• Manufacturer: DAW

The Templar Legacy: A Novel (Cotton Malone Book 1)

• ASIN: B000FCKPF8
• ASIN: B000FCKPF8
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon)

MORE THAN 80 MILLION COPIES SOLDNominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadWhile in Paris, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is awakened by a phone call in the dead of the night. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, his body covered in baffling symbols. As Langdon and gifted French cryptologist Sophie Neveu sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci—clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.Even more startli... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307474275
• ASIN: 0307474275
• ISBN: 0307474275
• Brand: Anchor
• Manufacturer: Anchor

Easy French Step-by-Step

Get up and running with French Easy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help you quickly build your speaking and comprehension prowess.

• ASIN: 0071453873
• ASIN: 0071453873
• ISBN: 0071453873
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education

Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Provence and the French Riviera.In this guide, you'll find a dazzling mix of enjoyable cities, warm stone villages, Roman ruins, and breathtaking coastline. Experience Roman history with self-guided tours of the Pont du Gard aqueduct, Roman theater in Orange, and Arena in Arles. Explore sun-soaked Riviera beaches and resort towns, from cosmopolitan Nice to colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer. Get inspired by artistic masterpieces by Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall. After a day of sightseeing, relax at a caf... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631216732
• ASIN: 1631216732
• ISBN: 9781631216732
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

The Unknown South of France: A History Buff's Guide

Castles, chateaux, churches, walled towns, and caves where history comes alive.

• ASIN: 155832030X
• ASIN: 155832030X
• ISBN: 155832030X
• Brand: Brand: Harvard Common Press
• Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press

Code Name Verity

Oct. 11th, 1943-A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun.When "Verity" is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she's living a spy's worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution.As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left M... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1423152883
• ASIN: 1423152883
• ISBN: 9781423152880
• Brand: Disney-Hyperion
• Manufacturer: Disney-Hyperion

My Life in France

The bestselling story of Julia’s years in France—and the basis for Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams—in her own words. Although she would later singlehandedly create a new approach to American cuisine with her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her television show The French Chef, Julia Child was not always a master chef. Indeed, when she first arrived in France in 1948 with her husband, Paul, who was to work for the USIS, she spoke no French and knew nothing about the country itself. But as she dove into French culture, buying food at local markets and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307277690
• ASIN: 0307277690
• ISBN: 0307277690
• Brand: Anchor Books
• Manufacturer: Anchor

The Best Cook in the World : Tales from My Momma's Southern Table

A New York Times bestseller Part cookbook, part memoir, The Best Cook in the World is Pulitzer Prize-winner Rick Bragg's loving tribute to the South, his family and, especially, to his extraordinary mother. Here are

• UPC: 907336806

The Southern Foodie's Guide to the Pig : A Culinary Tour of the South's Best Restaurants and the Recipes That Made Them Famous

Chris Chamberlain, author of the popular The Southern Foodie Cookbook, takes you back to the South for a tour of the restaurants that make the best pig

• UPC: 33432783
• Rating: 5.0

Best Of Southern Rock

Best Of Southern Rock (Rhino

• UPC: 929358
• Rating: 3.667

Best of Pantera: Far Beyond the Great Southern (CD) (Remaster) (explicit)

The first career-spanning compilation of their blistering hits. Totaling almost 80 minutes, including 16 signature studio and live tracks from 1990-2000. Bonus DVD, only available with this CD, includes 12 music

• UPC: 3464052

The Secret Sense of Wildflower - Southern Historical Fiction, Best Book of 2012

The story of Louisa May "Wildflower" McAllister whose life has been shaped around the recent death of her beloved father in a sawmill accident. While her mother hardens in her grief, Wildflower and her three

• UPC: 53392142
• Rating: 4.25

Field Peas to Foie Gras : Southern Recipes with a French Accent

"Inspired both by her childhood on the family farm in Mississippi and her culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, Jennifer Hill Booker has recreated and refined more than one hundred Southern recipes.

• UPC: 36558386

Best of Southern Rock / Various (CD)

Best Of Southern Rock

• UPC: 835746

The Southern Gardener's Book of Lists : The Best Plants for All Your Needs, Wants, and Whims

Lists plants that grow well in the different regions of the Southern States, including trees, perennials, ferns, annuals, vines, shrubs, azaleas, roses, and ground

• UPC: 243249

Best Native Plants for Southern Gardens : A Handbook for Gardeners, Homeowners, and Professionals

"Best Native Plants for Southern Gardens" highlights and illustrates several hundred readily available and easy-to-grow native species for gardeners and landscapers living in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and

• UPC: 12552336

Cornbread Nation 4 : The Best of Southern Food Writing

This collection of essays in the Southern Foodways Alliance's popular series serves up a fifty-three-course celebration of southern foods, southern cooking, and the people and traditions behind them. The editors bring us a "best of"

• UPC: 8132726