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Great Courses volume 18
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Here, visit three superlative sites in Jordan and Syria. Begin at Petra, with its breathtaking tombs and temples carved into the face of cliffs. At the desert oasis of Palmyra, explore the site's extraordinary Greco-Roman and Persian architecture. Finish at the great citadel of Ebla, famous for its enormous cache of ancient tablets.
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"London, 1815. Lady Petra Forsyth, daughter of the Earl of Holbrook, has made a shocking proclamation. After losing her beloved fiancé in an accident three years earlier, she announces in front of London's loosest lips that she will never marry. A woman of independent means--and rather independent ways--Petra sees no reason to cede her wealth and freedom to any man now that the love of her life is gone. Instead, she plans to continue enjoying the...
84) Seven Wonders of the New World: A Captivating Guide to the Great Wall of China, Colosseum, Petra
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Did you know that Shah Jahan once planned to build another Taj Mahal in his empire?
The Taj Mahal is renowned for its exceptional architecture that infuses elements from various influences around the world, including the magnificence of Mughal, Persian, and Islamic architectural styles.
Shah Jahan, the reigning emperor of the Mughal Empire, had been plagued with sadness following the death of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. And so, as a parting gift...
85) Peter von Kant
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Based on the Rainer Werner Fassbinder classic play, The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, Francois Ozon's unique retelling finds Peter Von Kant, a successful, famous director, who lives with his assistant Karl, whom he likes to mistreat and humiliate. Through the great actress Sidonie, he meets and falls in love with Amir, a handsome young man of modest means. He offers to share his apartment and help Amir break into the world of cinema --
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Petra Connor novels volume 1
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A resourceful runaway alone in the wilds of Los Angeles, twelve-year-old Billy Straight suddenly witnesses a brutal stabbing in Griffith Park. Fleeing into the night, Billy cannot shake the horrific memory of the savage violence, nor the pursuit of a cold-blooded killer. As LAPD homicide detective Petra Connor desperately searches for the murderer, the vicious madman stalks closer to his prey. Only Petra can save Billy, but it will take all her cunning...
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"Petra Luna is in America, having escaped the Mexican Revolution and the terror of the Federales. Now that they are safe, Petra and her family can begin again, in this country that promises so much. Still, twelve-year-old Petra knows that her abuelita, little sister, and baby brother depend on her to survive. She leads her family from a smallpox-stricken refugee camp on the Texas border to the buzzing city of San Antonio, where they work hard to build...
89) Maestoso Petra
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Horse diaries volume 4
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Maestoso Petra, a Lipizzaner stallion, trains to perform in the Spanish Riding School and is hidden away during the German occupation of Austria in World War II. Includes facts about Lipizzaner horses and the world-famous Spanish Riding School.
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Ancient stories meet modern cities in this deeply significant region where the past is always present. Take the trip of a lifetime with Moon Israel & the West Bank. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries including a week in Jerusalem, three days in Tel Aviv, and a month exploring the region plus excursions to the West Bank, the Dead Sea, and Petra. The top sights and unique experiences: Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre or pay respects...
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This guide includes a pull out map with useful transport and travel information, and is packed with photographs, illustrations and maps, cutaways and floorplans of all the major sights with a huge selection of hotels and restaurants. Museums, sights, markets and beaches are listed area by area.
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"Es 1913 y la mam̀ de Petra Luna, una nįa de doce ąos, ha muerto mientras la Revoluci̤n hace estragos en M̌xico. Antes de que los soldados se llevaran a su pap̀, Petra le promete que cuidar̀ de la familia que le queda: su abuelita, su hermana pequęa Amelia y su hermanito Luisito, hasta que puedan reunirse con ̌l. Juntos huyen hacia el norte mientras arde la ciudad que dejaron atr̀s, y cruzan el desierto cruel e inhumano en busca de un refugio...
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Criterion collection volume 740
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One of the earliest and best-loved films of this period in his career, which balances a realistic depiction of tormented romance with staging that remains true to the director's roots in experimental theater. This unforgettable, unforgiving dissection of the imbalanced relationship between a haughty fashion designer and a beautiful but icy ingenue, based, in a sly gender reversal, on the writer-director's own desperate obsession with a young actor....
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Criterion collection volume 740
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Deutsch
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One of the earliest and best-loved films of this period in his career, which balances a realistic depiction of tormented romance with staging that remains true to the director's roots in experimental theater. This unforgettable, unforgiving dissection of the imbalanced relationship between a haughty fashion designer and a beautiful but icy ingenue, based, in a sly gender reversal, on the writer-director's own desperate obsession with a young actor....
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With revered sites such as Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives and Jordan's ancient city of Petra, this guide allows you to discover the best of everything Israel has to offer. Nine easy-to-follow itineraries explore the region's most interesting areas--from the dramatic mountaintop fortress of Masada to bustling Tel Aviv--while reviews of the best hotels, shops, and restaurants will help you plan your perfect trip. --Publisher.
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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Israel and Petra, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map--all designed to help you see the very best of Israel and Petra. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, explore Temple Mount, step back in time at the Israel Museum, or float effortlessly in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. From Top 10 beaches to the Top 10 museums--discover the best of Israel and Petra...
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Discovered by a Swiss explorer in 1812, the lost and ancient city of Petra, built among rocky hills, had been completely forgotten. Venice, the "City of Canals," prospered greatly from maritime trade in the Middle Ages, and the entire city is now a living architectural museum.
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Unknown to the West until 1812, the astonishing rock-hewn city of Petra is one of the most dramatic sites in the world. Host, explorer and survival expert Josh Bernstein takes a fresh look at the hidden chambers and forgotten secrets of one of the most stunning archeological sites on the planet.
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