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101 reviews
Terry Pratchett

HarperTorch, 2000

Discworld
I've decided he's too good and too prolific for me to write a brand new review every single time I read one of his books. Discworld currently has 34 titles and every one of them will probably knock your socks off. His mind bubbles and flashes like a boiling pot of electric eels, and I simply can't get enough of his writing. A reviewer has compared him to Geoffrey Chaucer. He reminds me more ...

The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America

285 reviews
Bill Bryson

Harper Perennial, 1990

There's Humor Everywhere
This book: part humor, part travelogue, narrates Bryson's road trip across the United States and back again. Bryson travels without strict itinerary, and with frequent stops in small towns across the country. The narrative is written in classic Bryson style, with frequent diversions to explain the origin of many of life's oddities, and with constant sideline commentary. As is usually the case ...

Forgotten Continent: The Battle for Latin America's Soul

8 reviews
Michael Reid

Yale University Press, 2008

An Indispensable Guide to the Latin America of the 21st Century
Mr. Reid, a writer for The Economist magazine, arguably the best magazine in the world, delivers us an extremely concise, well-written book on a region that America turned its back on after fostering democratic reforms in the 80's, but one which has now been cast to the forefront of world affairs due in large part to the huge commodities boom, the flood of investment into their capital markets, ...

Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent

40 reviews
Eduardo Galeano

Monthly Review Press, 1997

Beautifully Written, Visceral And Timeless.
"Open Veins Of Latin America" has not lost its importance in almost 40 years of circulation, today more than ever, Eduardo Galeano's poetic journey through the history and suffering of Latin America is a vital work of scholarship and observation, it is a record of how the Americas were born and grew. From the Spanish Conquest to the Cuban Revolution and beyond, Galeano touches on nearly every key ...

World War I: The African Front: An Imperial War on the Dark Continent

1 review
Edward Paice

Pegasus, 2008

The battlefield extended to every corner of the globe
It was called a 'World War' because it seemed that for the first time in recorded human history, the battlefield extended to every corner of the globe. Written by former Cambridge history scholar Edward Paice, World War I The African Front: An Imperial War on the African Continent is an in-depth historical chronicle of the East African front of World War I. Though British troops quickly ...

The Seven Continents (Rookie Read-About Geography)

2 reviews
Wil Mara

Children's Press (CT), 2005

ValhallaTeacher
This book is one in an excellent series by Scholastic. It has beautiful pictures. The text is simple and printed in a large, clear font--perfect for a young reader. It is an excellent supplement to learning about our continents.

Africa: A Biography of the Continent

39 reviews
John Reader

Vintage, 1999

An epic history for an epic continent
_Africa: A Biography of the Continent_ by John Reader is a very well-named book, a through and engaging look at the epic story of this land, from its geological origins to its most recent political struggles. Though a thick book at 682 pages (plus appendices, endnotes, and bibliography), it is a wonderful read. The introductory section laments that Africa has been "woefully misunderstood and ...

Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents

52 reviews
Nicholas Ganz

Harry N. Abrams, 2004

So much Diversity, so Little time
This book is a good piece to just leave out on your coffee table and let visitors pick up. It's not hard to let the hours fall away just looking through all of the different artists and all of their different works.

Dark Continent: Europe's Twentieth Century

20 reviews
Mark Mazower

Vintage, 2000

Read it at least twice
I agree with an earlier reviewer that this is the best history of 20th Century Europe ever. Keen insights and fresh ideas leap off every page. But it needs to be repeated: the Dark Continent is not an introduction to the subject. Unless you have a good knowledge of Europe and its history, this is not yet the book for you. Someday maybe, but for now save your money. Some found Mazower's ...

The Scramble for Africa: White Man's Conquest of the Dark Continent from 1876-1912

23 reviews
Thomas Pakenham

Avon Books, 1992

The Dark Continent's Darkest Chapter
It would be an understatement to write that Thomas Pakenham embraced an ambitious project in crafting a comprehensive, single-volume history of the European colonization of Africa over the course of some four decades a century ago. Few authors could have succeeded after having bitten off so much. Fewer still could have made it accessible to the layman and an immensely enjoyable read at that. ...

The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors

9 reviews
Hema Parekh

Kodansha International, 2008

You don't have to be vegan or Asian
In The Asian Vegan Kitchen, Hema Parekh offers readers a virtual International cooking class based on recipes from India, Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Korea. For each country, Parekh offers Soups and Salads, Main Dishes and Rice, Side Dishes and Snacks, and Desserts. With 20 years experience teaching Asian cooking classes, Parekh is a master educator, sharing ...

Renewing America's Food Traditions: Saving and Savoring the Continent's Most Endangered Foods

2 reviews

Chelsea Green Publishing, 2008

When the European style of cooking met the plethora of ingredients native to the Americas, a new tradition was born
When the European style of cooking met the plethora of ingredients native to the Americas, a new tradition was born. "Renewing America's Food Traditions: Saving and Savoring the Continent's Most Endangered Foods" is a look at the forgotten foods of the American tradition and countless tips and articles about restoring these foods to prominence. Using the concept of if it's eaten, it will be ...

Death in the Dark Continent

19 reviews
Peter H. Capstick

St. Martin's Press, 1983

Not just for Hunters
Many other reviewers have characterized "Death in the Dark Continent" very, very well. It is a bit more graphic than Capstick's earlier "Death in the Long Grass", but not much. But you definitely do NOT have to be a hunter to thoroughly enjoy Capstick. I think, though, there are a lot of non-hunters who simply haven't discovered how good Capstick really is at "grabbing you, making you sweat ...

A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa

25 reviews
Howard W. French

Vintage, 2005

Fantastic read
This masterfully written book is essentially a history of Africa from the eyes of an eyewitness to most of the major events that has shaped the country to the place that it is today. Outstanding book!

Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 28 Nations, Clusters of Nations, and Continents

4 reviews
Martin J. Gannon

Sage Publications, Inc, 2003

A practical approach to other cultures
This book uses metaphors as tools to engage with other cultures. And very useful tools they are, indeed. I have been using this book with students for several years now, and the biggest initial obstacle is that people mistake the metaphors for stereotypes. Once this obstacle is overcome, a very creative and productive examination of the reality of another culture can occur.

Into Thick Air: Biking to the Bellybutton of Six Continents

3 reviews
Jim Malusa

Sierra Club/Counterpoint, 2008

Unforgettable Adventures
On the surface, "Into Thick Air" appears to be an interesting book about a guy who rides his bike to the lowest points on earth, writing descriptions of what he observes along the way. But, only a few pages into the book you suddenly realize that this book mines much deeper ore. This is a book where you can glean keen insights into the human condition and learn things that could completely ...

Street World: Urban Culture and Art from Five Continents

3 reviews
Roger Gastman, Caleb Neelon, ...

Abrams Books, 2007

a great addition to the series
my gf got me this book a while back...and i absolutely love it...it doesn't just touch on graffiti...it touches on all aspects of life when it comes to a writer's world...no matter what country they live in...if you've been collecting the other books in this series...then this is a must buy...and if you havent been keeping up with the series...buy this book...and then buy the others

Passport Into the Wild

1 review
Jack Hanna

Thomas Nelson, 2008

This book is fantastic! Fun and educational!
This is a great book for children; it's so fun, they won't even realize how educational it is! It's very bright and colorful, it has cool pages that fold out to be panoramic, and it's full of awesome pictures of animals from all over the world. It's a great way for kids to learn about wildlife as well as climates and cultures on other parts of the planet. I love watching Jack Hanna on ...

Graffiti Women: Street Art from Five Continents

7 reviews
Nicholas Ganz, Nancy MacDonald

"Harry N. Abrams, Inc.", 2006

Skip Louis Bou - This is the book you want!!!!
Street artist/fine artist Nicholas Ganz, author of Graffiti World, offers urban art enthusiasts a second round of exceptional research and art compilation, this time concentrating on the pioneering contributions of women to contemporary graffiti writing and artwork. Having always been a part of the street art front lines, female graffitisans are typically overshadowed by the men in the ranks due ...

Sir Vidia's Shadow: A Friendship Across Five Continents

73 reviews
Paul Theroux

Mariner Books, 2001

Theroux's biography
This book is supposed to be about the airing of dirty laundry. Instead it tells you much about the personality and expectations of a young Paul Theroux. Read this book to see the path of a young writer's rise in the literary world. I've heard many horror stories from established writers. Everything from those who have had their works stolen by other famous people to being treated like dirt by ...

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