Exile In Buyakuda
 A Balanced Political documentary: "Exile in Buyukada" offers a multitude of stories tied to a single event: the 1929-1934 exile in Turkey by Leon Trotsky following his expulsion from the Soviet Union after his losing power struggle with Stalin. [... more]
CDN$39.99
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Islamist Mobilization In Turkey
Participatory Sociology at its Best: This is one of the best books to read in English to understand how "political Islam" in Turkey rose to power in many municipalities across Turkey since 1994 local elections when the pro-Islamist mayors (to [... more]
CDN$22.50
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Rough Guide Turkey 6e
First steps to Turkey: This is the best single guidebook we've found for Turkey. We escort small groups to Turkey, and the Rough Guide is consistently the best single reference for general and historical information. Combined with the Blue Guide to [... more]
CDN$29.99
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Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds
The book consists of conclusory, subjective commentary.: "Crescent and Star," subtitled "Turkey Between Two Worlds," deserves 5 stars for its scholarly-sounding title and for the dignified and attractive graphics on the cover. However, [... more]
CDN$16.50
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Rick Steves' Best of Travels in Europe
Good set of travel dvds: A great DVD that shows you Europe up close. Watch these DVDs before making your next trip to Europe! The breakdown of the discs: Disc 1: British Isles North Wales Edinburgh Scotland Dublin and Belfast Western Ireland London [... more]
CDN$31.25
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Home Speaks to the Wandering
Yowza!: These guys have a few albums behind them, but this is the first time I've caught up with them. A "dead cat bounce", I'm told, is sardonic stock market lingo for the principle that if a stock drops from a high enough height it'll [... more]
CDN$22.99
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Turkish Bellydance - Desert Ni
Silk and Bells: This CD has it all. These instrumental tracks move from the deeply seductive and vaguely mystical to a veritable cascade of rhythm and light. All of them are very danceable and conjure vivid imigary. You can almost hear the crackle of [... more]
CDN$12.99
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Grass: A Nations Battle For Li
a largely under-unknown silent classic: I have a growing collection of DVDs which I hope my daughter might appreciate five to ten years hence, if and when she pursues a career in film. For the last few months I have seen many DVD silent "classics& [... more]
CDN$54.99
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Crescent and Cross: The Battle of Lepanto 1571
Lepanto 101: As a historian currently writing on Lepanto, I read with interest Bicheno's treatment, which seeks to introduce a popular audience to one of the more interesting east-west struggles. The previous reviewer--ciao, Venezia!--is correct in [... more]
CDN$19.95
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The Ottoman Empire 1326-1699
A Vivid Military Narrative: Stephen Turnbull's The Ottoman Empire 1326 - 1699, Osprey's Essential History volume #62, is a lively and well-written narrative of a critical and brutal phase of Medieval warfare. Indeed, this volume is one of Turnbull's best [... more]
CDN$20.03
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Skip Hop And Wobble
My current favorite CD: Listening to each musician individually is a treat. Together there's none better ... plus they sound like they're having so much fun. I agree with the earlier reviewer who wishes they'd get together again and record more. Here on [... more]
CDN$14.99
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Bluejacket Odyssey: Guadalcanal to Bikini, 1942-1946, ...
Not since Michener have I been so enthralled with a book!: My former boss was on the USS Celeno and sent me "Bluejacket Odyssey" to read and return. I found I just could not read and return it. I had to purchase my own copy for my WWII [... more]
CDN$48.95
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