Winter in Lisbon

Winter in Lisbon
Title Winter in Lisbon PDF eBook
Author Antonio Muñoz Molina
Publisher Granta Books (Uk)
Pages 234
Release 1999
Genre Fiction
ISBN

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When jazz pianist Santiago Biralbo meets the wife of an American art dealer he begins not only an obsessional love affair but an odyssey that will strip him of his identity in his quest to understand love and music. A C zanne painting; the name Burma; a jazz musician who has passed into legend and oblivion; murder; and a mysterious woman - these are just a few of the tantalizing elements that converge in Winter in Lisbon. Infused with the melodrama of film noir and the rhythms of jazz, this is a haunting exploration of the lethal extremes to which we can be driven by love, art and money.

The Rough Guide to Portugal

The Rough Guide to Portugal
Title The Rough Guide to Portugal PDF eBook
Author John Fisher
Publisher Penguin
Pages 787
Release 2010-04-01
Genre Travel
ISBN 140538736X

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The Rough Guide to Portugal is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country's unique attractions. The Rough Guide to Portugal guides you around the fashionable cities of Lisbon and Porto, takes you hiking in the hills of central and northern Portugal, and covers every beach along the Algarve making it the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach holiday, walking or driving. The guide unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range- from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels. You'll find specialist coverage of Portugese history, art and literature and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. The locally-based Rough Guide author team introduce the best vineyards, country taverns and fado clubs and provide reliable insider tips from driving Portugal's roads to shopping for linen and lace. Explore all corners of Portugal with authoritative background on everything from Porto's architecture to surfing at Peniche, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Portugal.

In the Night of Time

In the Night of Time
Title In the Night of Time PDF eBook
Author Antonio Muñoz Molina
Publisher HMH
Pages 657
Release 2013-12-03
Genre Fiction
ISBN 0547548052

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A Washington Post Best Book of the Year: A “hypnotic” novel of the Spanish Civil War and one man’s quest to escape it (Colm Tóibín, The New York Review of Books). October 1936. Spanish architect Ignacio Abel arrives at Penn Station, the final stop on his journey from war-torn Madrid, where he has left behind his wife and children, abandoning them to uncertainty. Crossing the fragile borders of Europe, Ignacio reflects on months of fratricidal conflict in his embattled country, his transformation from a bricklayer’s son to a respected bourgeois husband and professional, and the all-consuming love affair with an American woman that forever altered his life. Winner of the 2012 Prix Méditerranée Étranger and hailed as a masterpiece, In the Night of Time is a sweeping, grand novel and an indelible portrait of a shattered society, written by one of Spain’s most important contemporary novelists. “Labyrinthine and spellbinding . . . One of the most eloquent monuments to the Spanish Civil War ever to be raised in fiction.” —The Washington Post, “The Top 50 Fiction Books for 2014” “An astonishingly vivid narrative that unfolds with hypnotic intensity by means of the constant interweaving of time and memory . . . Tolstoyan in its scale, emotional intensity and intellectual honesty.” —The Economist “Epic . . . Intoxicating prose.” —Entertainment Weekly “A War and Peace for the Spanish Civil War.” —Publishers Weekly

The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon

The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon
Title The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon PDF eBook
Author Richard Zimler
Publisher Abrams
Pages 351
Release 2000-03-15
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1590208064

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International Bestseller: “A moody, tightly constructed historical thriller . . . a good mystery story and an effective evocation of a faraway time and place.” —The New York Times After Jews living in sixteenth-century Portugal are dragged to the baptismal font and forced to convert to Christianity, many of these New Christians persevere in their Jewish prayers and rituals in secret and at great risk; the hidden, arcane practices of the kabbalists, a mystical sect of Jews, continue as well. One such secret Jew is Berekiah Zarco, an intelligent young manuscript illuminator. Inflamed by love and revenge, he searches, in the crucible of the raging pogrom, for the killer of his beloved uncle Abraham, a renowned kabbalist, discovered murdered in a hidden synagogue along with a young girl in dishabille. Risking his life in streets seething with mayhem, Berekiah tracks down answers among Christians, New Christians, Jews, and the fellow kabbalists of his uncle, whose secret language and codes by turns light and obscure the way to the truth he seeks. A marvelous story, a challenging mystery, and a telling tale of the evils of intolerance, The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon both compels and entertains. “The story moves quickly . . . a literary and historical treat.” —Library Journal ''Remarkable . . . The fever pitch of intensity Zimler maintains is at times overwhelming but never less than appropriate to the Hieronymous Bosch-like landscape he describes. Simultaneously, though, he is able to capture, within the bedlam, quiet moments of tenderness and love.” —Booklist (starred review)

South of Lisbon

South of Lisbon
Title South of Lisbon PDF eBook
Author Frank Edward Huggett
Publisher
Pages 238
Release 1960
Genre Portugal
ISBN

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Going South for the Winter

Going South for the Winter
Title Going South for the Winter PDF eBook
Author Robert F. Speir
Publisher
Pages 326
Release 1873
Genre Medical geography
ISBN

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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Barcelona

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Barcelona
Title DK Eyewitness Top 10 Barcelona PDF eBook
Author DK Eyewitness
Publisher Penguin
Pages 277
Release 2019-09-17
Genre Travel
ISBN 1465493093

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With its relaxed pace, months of endless sunshine, unbeatable food, and gothic buildings, you'll fall in love with the enchanting, seaside city of Barcelona in no time! Take a tapas cooking class, admire Gaudi's architectural wonders, or take part in the famed nightlife that doesn't even begin until 2am. This pocket-sized travel book will show you all the very best sights you'll want to include on your Barcelona bucket list! Inside the pages of this Barcelona travel guide, you'll discover: - Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Available in a handy format that is light, portable, and packed with essential information - Expert advice and travel tips to help you tick off unmissable sights, explore beyond the tourist hubs and soak up the atmosphere - Detailed maps cover every area of Barcelona, plus a laminated pull-out map that won't let you down whatever the weather Get lost in one of Europe's most vibrant and exciting cities This Mediterranean city with its mix of traditional and modern influences is one of Europe's leading urban and cultural hubs. Barcelona is a treasure trove of things to see and do and this travel guide will ensure that you experience this breathtakingly beautiful region like a local, helping you to find the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops, and cultural experiences. Use this travel guide to find inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities and things to do for free. This guide includes itineraries that cover iconic areas and must-sees such the Barcelona Cathedral, Catalunya, Museu Nacional d'Arte de Catalunya, Parc Gu ̈ell, Sagrada Família, and La Rambla. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Barcelona has been updated regularly to make sure the information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. Discover more in the series Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It's the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. From London and Paris to Prague and Amsterdam, explore the best of these travel destinations, and many more! Gold Award: Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2020