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Cemeteries and Society in Merovingian Gaul
BRILL 2009; US$ 199.00This volume collects seven of Guy Halsall's most important essays on the social interpretation Merovingian cemetery archaeology, alongside two rewritten pieces and two wholly new articles. These are accompanied by five 'commentaries' on the debates to which these chapters contributed. more...
The Most Beautiful Walk in the World
HarperCollins 2011; US$ 12.99?Aman with a great appreciation of what makes Paris tick.? ? Newsday Fromthe author of Immoveable Feast and We?ll Always Have Paris comes aguided tour of the most beautiful walks through the City of Light, includingthe favorite walking routes of the many of the acclaimed artists and writerswho have called Paris their home. Baxter highlights hidden... more...
Alexis de Tocqueville
Campus Verlag 2005; US$ 11.95Hauptbeschreibung Wenn ein Aristokrat die Demokratie favorisiert, ein Franzose die Amerikaner lobt und ein Freigeist nach Religion verlangt, scheint dies paradox. Tocqueville (1805-1859) beweist, dass der erste Blick oft täuschen kann. Seine Werke werfen Probleme auf, die bis heute ungelöst sind: Wie viel Demokratie darf man wagen? Gibt es einen... more...
Au Contraire!
Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2010; US$ 29.95Written for anyone interested in or interacting with the French, the second edition of Au Contraire!: Figuring Out the French unearths the often-invisible cultural forces that govern behavior. Gilles Asselin and Ruth Mastron draw upon their own experiences as consultants and trainers, as well as that of expatriate students and professionals, to offer... more...
Tocqueville
Cambridge University Press 2011; US$ 16.00This new translation of an undisputed classic aims to be both accurate and readable. more...
Romantic Getaways in St. Augustine, Jacksonville & Florida's Palm Coast
Hunter Publishing 2009; US$ 6.99Celebrate your love with the help of this inspiring book from Hunter. Does your love life need a pick-me-up? Are your fires burning low? This guide suggests plenty of fun activities compiled by authors who know where to find the most romantic spots. For couples of all ages and lifestyles, this guide has something to suit every taste and budget. Quaint... more...
Saint Joan of Arc
Pauline Books and Media 2011; US$ 6.36Many have been introduced to the story of Saint Joan of Arc through big screen movies and TV. This biography follows her life, illustrating how she heard God's call to fight for her country. more...
Almost French
Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2011; US$ 11.65Number 1 on the Bestseller list (Australia) with over 20,000 copies sold in the UK alone and over 250,000 world-wide! Almost French has been a huge success and now with the new-look, mass market B Format it is ready to go stellar! Publication timed for major trade promotions including summer reading and airport holiday exodus. In the bestselling tradition... more...
Modern France
Oxford University Press, USA 2011; US$ 9.99In this Very Short Introduction, Vanessa Schwartz argues that modern France, as both a world stage and a global crossroads, is an essential actor in the development of contemporary culture. Indeed, French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents, and more people still visit France than anywhere else in the world. French fashion... more...
Catherine de' Medici "The Black Queen"
Goosebottom Books 2011; US$ 14.95This series of historical accounts profiles strong women who took extraordinary measures to achieve and maintain powerincluding murder, deception, and black magicexamining the women’s reputations in the context of their eras. Just how wicked were they? The books allow readers to decide for themselves if these infamous ladies were... more...









