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Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Ariel Price wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone--no warning, no note, not answering his phone. Something is wrong. She starts with hotel security, then the police, then the American embassy, at each confronting questions she can't fully answer: What exactly is John doing in Lisbon? Why would he drag her along on his business trip? Who would want to harm him? And why does Ariel know so little about her new--much younger--husband? The clock...
Author
Language
English
Description
After the tragic death of her son and the seeming collapse of her marriage, Charlotte Napier flees to Portugal in the hopes of finding guidance from her mentor: her mother-in-law, Violet. Instead, she finds solace in the letters of Mariana Alcoforado, a seventeenth-century nun. Charlotte and Mariana's stories may be different in origin, but they share the same inner turmoil. As she reads the letters, Mariana's spiritual journey sheds light on Charlotte's...
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2000.
Language
English
Description
The Nobel Prize–winning author explores his homeland in "this monumental work, a literary hybrid" of cultural history, literary nonfiction, and travelogue (Publishers Weekly).
In 1979, José Saramago decided to write a book called Journey to Portugal-and dedicated himself to obtaining the fullest meaning of his title. More than merely journeying in or through his native country, he wanted to achieve a deep encounter with it, foregoing the...
5) Portugal
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Portugal is a country full of rich architecture, natural beauty, and history. Today, Portugal is also known for its culture, food, and its attraction as a tourist destination. This book highlights the beauty of the country and discusses its progress as a nation, from ancient times to present day, enabling readers to learn firsthand what makes Portugal what it is today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World series ensure an immersive...
6) Portugal
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2012.
Language
English
Description
Examines the nation of Portugal, including its history, resources, people, and culture.
Author
Language
English
Description
With this guide, you'll explore this relaxed country at the western edge of Europe. Tour Lisbon's cobbled lanes and grand squares, and nautical sights, reminders of Portugal's seafaring glory days. Step back into history at the palaces in Sintra and the bone chapel of Évora. Follow the pilgrims to Fátima, and cruise the lazy Douro River. Soak up the sun at the Algarve beach of your dreams. When evening comes, enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood stew,...
8) Portugal
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Portugal has one of the most vibrant cultures in Europe. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean, it has a long history and deep roots. Filled with vivid photos, fun facts, and engaging sidebars, this book dives into the country's geography, language, history, lifestyle, and more, giving readers an opportunity to really explore what it's like to live in Portugal.
9) Portugal
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Portugal.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In Lisbon in 1904, a young man named Tomás discovers an old journal. It hints at the existence of an extraordinary artifact that--if he can find it--would redefine history. Traveling in one of Europe's earliest automobiles, he sets out in search of this strange treasure. Thirty-five years later, a Portuguese pathologist devoted to the murder mysteries of Agatha Christie finds himself at the center of a mystery of his own and drawn into the consequences...
Author
Publisher
Frommer Media LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Find the Protugal of your dreams -- wile the night away listening to poignant fado music, wander centuries old cobblestone streets into glittering churches and important museums, feast on fish plucked from the sea just hours earlier, stay in former castles and charming seaside inns, surf some of the world's most challenging waves or go winery (and port house) hopping. Our authors have personally visited every hotel, shop, resturant, attraction and...
15) Algarve
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Provides background information on the Algarve region in Portugal; recommends the 10 best restaurants, bars, nightlife, neighborhoods, hotels, and local attractions.
16) Portugal
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Lonely Planet's Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine alleyways of the Alfama district in Lisbon, explore the mysterious, fairytale setting of Sintra, and sip the world's best port in the centuries-old wineries of Porto; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Portugal and begin your journey now!
17) Portugal
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Portugal! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Portugal's land, history, cities, language, food, and more! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest....
Author
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author of the Survivor's Club novels comes "an epic love story" (Publishers Weekly) of intrigue and deception and the promises that can break a heart... "I will love you all my life and even beyond that." Even at fifteen, Jeanne, the privileged daughter of a royalist émigré knew what she liked: Englishman Robert Blake, bastard son of a marquess. Yet his questionable birth rendered him forbidden. Forced to part,...
Author
Publisher
New Directions
Pub. Date
c2007.
Language
English
Description
Set in Lisbon at the close of the nineteenth century ... our hero Carlos Maia, heir to one of the greatest fortunes in Portugal, is rich, handsome, generous and intelligent: he means to do something for his country, something useful, something that will make his beloved grandfather proud. However, Carlos is also a bit of a dilettante. He drifts along, becoming a doctor and pottering about in his laboratory, but spends more and more time riding his...
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