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    The Wild Nature and Enchanting Lore of Père-Lachaise

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    From the head curator of the most famous cemetery in the world—a moving and "enchanting" (Guardian) story about a place where joy, grief, and wild nature converge in unexpected and inspiring ways."Not only is this a book that answers, fact for fact, everything you ever wanted to know about Père-Lachaise but were afraid to ask, it is also a portrait of a person who truly loves his work."—The New ... Read more

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  • Shelley - Volume 1 - Percy Shelley

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    Series Book 1 - Shelley
    Born into an aristocratic family, Percy Bysshe Shelley has no intentions of following in his father's political footsteps. The rebellious young poet finds himself drawn to more scandalous pursuits: supporting anti-royalist and anti-clerical causes, championing vegetarianism, and extolling the virtues of atheism, an act that ultimately leads to his expulsion from Oxford University. Book 1 of ... Read more

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  • Hubert Reeves Explains - Volume 1 - Biodiversity

    Series Book 1 - Hubert Reeves Explains
    After spending many years gazing up at the stars, Hubert Reeves has turned his attention to the future of our planet. The world's friendliest and most enthusiastic astrophysicist takes us on a surprising journey, which will make us all realize how important it is to protect our environment. ... Read more

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  • Shelley - Volume 2 - Mary Shelley

    by Vandermeulen ...
    Series Book 2 - Shelley
    The Shelley story continues, the focus now on Mary. Percy has just declared his love for her, but upon being told by her father that he may not take her as his companion, implores her to join him in a suicide pact. Thankfully cooler heads prevail; Mary runs away with Percy—her sister Claire also joining the lovers—and thus begins their European adventure. On their journey, they will meet up with ... Read more

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  • Hubert Reeves Explains - Volume 2 - Forests

    Illustrated by Daniel Casanave ...
    Series Book 2 - Hubert Reeves Explains
    Forests were home to our most distant ancestors. They show us our history and link us to our past. When we enter a forest, we step back in time and rediscover life on Earth as it once was. Thanks to recent scientific discoveries, we now know that the animal world and the plant world are more alike than we thought, and that, in their own way, trees can sense, feel, and communicate. It is up to us ... Read more

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  • Hubert Reeves Explains - Volume 3 - Oceans

    Illustrated by Daniel Casanave ...
    Series Book 3 - Hubert Reeves Explains
    In a voyage of discovery that takes us to the bottom of the sea, Hubert Reeves explains how the oceans formed, what makes them salty, and what causes currents and tides. He reveals the wonders of life below the waves and shows us how the oceans can determine the very future of our precious planet. This is why they need our protection. ... Read more

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  • Paris Revealed

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  • Rick Steves Paris

    Series series Rick Steves Travel Guide
    From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the ancient catacombs below the city, explore Paris at every level with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Paris you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring ParisRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, ... ... Read more

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  • Provence in Ten Easy Lessons

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    Series series A Vintage Short
    No one knows Provence like beloved author Peter Mayle, and in this delightful collection—adapted from Provence A-Z: A Francophile’s Essential Handbook—he distills his decades of living in France into ten essential lessons for visitors.Abandoning the well-trodden “best of” routes that can be found in any tourist guide, Mayle highlights local features vital to an authentic Provençal experience. From ... Read more

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  • The Gardener of Versailles

    My Life in the World's Grandest Garden

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    Tour Versailles’ 2,100 acres as its gardener-in-chief of 40 years describes its fascinating history in this “eccentric and charming” love letter for gardeners and Francophiles (New York Times).In Alain Baraton’s Versailles, every grove tells a story. As the gardener-in-chief, Baraton lives on its grounds, and since 1982 he has devoted his life to the gardens, orchards, and fields that were loved ... Read more

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    My Day-to-Day Adventures in the Most Romantic City in the World

    An illustrated journal by the New York Times -bestselling author of Dear Paris . "Every page offers a tempting taste of Paris and its allure. Très charmant." ― USA TodayPart memoir and part visual journey through the streets of modern-day Paris, France, A Paris Year chronicles, day by day, one woman's French sojourn in the world's most beautiful... ... Read more

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