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Overview: Alexandre Dumas's novel of justice, retribution, and self-discovery - one of the most enduringly popular adventure tales ever written - appears here in a newly revised translation. "This novel tells the story of Edmond Dantes, wrongfully imprisoned for life in the supposedly impregnable sea fortress the Chateau d'If. After a daring escape, and after unearthing a hidden treasure revealed to him by a fellow prisoner, he devotes the rest...
2) Ancient Rome
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"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
5) China
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1997
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Describes how the culture of China is reflected in its many festivals.
6) Japan
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Pub. Date
1997
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Describes how the culture of Japan is reflected in its many festivals, including the Gion Festival, the Fire Festivals, and the Sapporo Snow Festival.
8) England
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Pub. Date
1997
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English
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Describes how the culture of England is reflected in its many festivals, including the Notting Hill Carnival, Lord Mayor's Day, and Guy Fawkes Day.
9) Canada
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Pub. Date
1997
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English
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Describes how the culture of Canada is reflected in its festivals.
10) Vietnam
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Pub. Date
1997
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English
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Describes how the culture of Vietnam is reflected in its many festivals, including Tet, the Firecracker Festival, and the Ngoc Son Festival.
11) Mexico
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Pub. Date
1997
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English
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Describes the background and customs associated with some of the important fiestas celebrated in Mexico.
16) Foods of France
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c2006
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Explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of France.
17) Russia
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1997
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English
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Describes how the culture of Russia is reflected in its many festivals, including International Women's Day, Reindeer Breeders' Day, and the Russian Winter Arts Festival.
19) Scotland
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1999
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English
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Describes how the culture of Scotland is reflected in its many festivals, including Up-Helly-Aa, the Highland Games, and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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