Molvania:A Land Untouched by Modern Dentistry

Molvania:A Land Untouched by Modern Dentistry

Author: R Sitch

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2003-11-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1742731295

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The funniest book about travel you will ever read: a travel guide to the fictional European republic 'Molvania', birthplace of the polka and whooping cough. The text and design draw on the standard travel guide format and include: background information on the destination, including cultural details, useful phrases, holidays, and calendar of events; accommodation and restaurant listings; activities and excursions; as well as text break-outs, colour photos and maps throughout.


Molvania

Molvania

Author: Santo Cilauro

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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The funniest book about travel you will ever read: a travel guide to the fictional European republic Molvania, birthplace of the polka and whooping cough.


Phaic Tan

Phaic Tan

Author: Santa Cilauro

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2006-03-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780811853651

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From the authors of best-selling Molvana comes another hilarious send-up of the always-culturally sensitive travel guide. Whether you'd prefer to taste the Phaic Tanese dish guoman (a local duck delicacy whereby the bird is plucked, rolled in spices, and slowly roasted over hot coals before being brought to the table and killed), or go brown-water rafting on the mudslides of the heavily deforested jungles of the north, or gain insight into the unusual customs of the Phaic Tanese people (Phaic Tanese men will often touch a blonde-headed child because so doing is believed to bring gold, and will likewise touch the breasts of a blonde-headed woman because so doing is believed to bring pleasure), Jetlag's travel guide is the essential guide for the undiscerning traveler. A fascinating land of contrasts with one foot in the past and another striding determinedly forward, Phaic Tan truly is a nation going in circles.


Traditional Molvanian Baby Names

Traditional Molvanian Baby Names

Author: Santo Cilauro

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 1740668596

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Molvania is just north of Bulgaria and downwind from Chernobyl. The funniest book about baby names you will ever read: every name available from European republic Molvania, birthplace of the polka and whooping cough. This book is full of traditional baby names from Molvania and their meanings. Are you stuck on what to call you new pride and joy? How about: BRUZVYLIZ - Bruce Willis JINKZTA - Unlucky MAYKUPPUTYANA - Fun Girl (literally - 'Heavily made-up prostitute') There are hundreds of unique and meaningful names for any new baby. You're sure to be the envy of all the other mums with a Molvanian baby name!


San Sombrero EBook

San Sombrero EBook

Author: Santo Cilauro

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1742734707

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Proudly considered the birthplace of tinted sunglasses and sequins, this fascinating land is packed with things to see and do. Have your photo taken with a colourfully dressed ruhmero (drunk) while his accomplice steals your wallet. Sway to the steamy bababumba, one of the few dances in the world to routinely involve an exchange of body fluids. Try 'red-water rafting' your way down a river of boiling lava. Or simply sit back and sip a molitivo cocktail while listening to the hypnotic rhythm of government helicopters strafing a nearby rebel stronghold. Crammed with expert advice, this fully upd.


Official Tourism Websites

Official Tourism Websites

Author: Richard W. Hallett

Publisher: Channel View Publications

Published: 2010-03-24

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1845411919

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Official Tourism Websites: A Discourse Analysis Perspective investigates the construction and promotion of identity of tourist locales by the designers of the official websites for destinations such as Santiago de Compostela, Spain; the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia; New Orleans, Louisiana and Gary, Indiana; Myanmar/Burma; US Sports Halls of Fame; and, in recognizing the influence and popularity of such sites, three websites parodying the imaginary nations of Phaic Tan, Molvania, and San Sombrero. Analysis addresses how tourism websites foster social action and, therefore, contribute to the (re)construction of nations and other communities by variably fostering re-imagination, rebirth, renaissance, promotion and caution, and patriotism. Recognizing that tourism texts can function to both construct and embody identity for their respective locales, this investigation employs critical discourse analysis, multimodal discourse analysis, and visual semiotic analysis in the investigation of web texts and images.


An Imperfect Offering

An Imperfect Offering

Author: James Orbinski

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-09-29

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0802717624

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Describes the author's experiences as a doctor for Doctors Without Borders in countries such as Somalia, Afghanistan, and Rwanda; the conditions he witnessed; and the political roadblocks that prevented aid from reaching patients.


Audrey Gordon’s Tuscan Summer

Audrey Gordon’s Tuscan Summer

Author: Tom Gleisner

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1742735495

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Join Audrey Gordon, voted three times Britain’s sternest chef, as she travels to the heart of Italy and shares the recipes, produce and memories of her Tuscan summer. Visit traditional farmhouses, local trattorias and sample the stunning range of local produce on offer as Audrey shares the sights, sounds and occasionally, smells, of regional Italy. Then sample these delights at home with the range of delicious and easy to make recipes that Audrey, inspired by Italian traditions, has created for the home cook. This book is not directed at celebrity super chefs or haute cuisine high flyers dazzling diners in their Michelin starred restaurants. It’s written for you, the ordinary cook, stuck at home with insufficient bench space and a set of chipped mixing bowls. Audrey’s fervent hope is that it will inspire you, give you the confidence to believe that you can be a wonderful cook or, at very least, an adequate one. 'This book is not meant to be a monologue. I want you to imagine I'm there in the kitchen with you, helping, guiding, prodding and – only occasionally – wrapping your knuckles with the handle of an egg whisk.' xx Audrey


The Rest of God

The Rest of God

Author: Mark Buchanan

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2007-03-11

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1418553514

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Many of us have endless demands and stifling daily routines. Learn why Sabbath is essential to our full humanity and faith, a rhythm of work and rest set by God that if restored to our lives will bring prolonged life, enriched relationships, increased fruitfulness, and abundant joy. We are waylaid by endless demands and stifling routines. Even our vacations have a panicky, task-like edge to them. “If I only had more time,” is the mantra of our age. But is this the real problem? Pastor Mark Buchanan believes that what we’ve really lost is the rest of God—the rest God bestows and, with it, that part of himself we can know only through stillness. In The Rest of God, you’ll: Form a deeper relationship with God by understanding Sabbath’s true purpose Learn how Sabbath allows us to live more fully into our status as free people, released from the grueling, incessant demands of life Connect Sabbath to the ultimate rest—heaven Receive practical advice for restoring Sabbath in your life With this book, Buchanan reminds us that Sabbath is about much more than going to church on Sunday. It's about the much-needed time to be still. The gift of Sabbath is essential to our full humanity and faith. God, knowing that and knowing how easily we might neglect it, made it a command. Begin your own journey of restoration and renewal!


San Sombrèro

San Sombrèro

Author: Santo Cilauro

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 9781844003365

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Often described as "the Venice of Central America" due to the fact that many of its coastal cities are sinking, the sun-baked island of San Sombrero offers something for everyone.