A political event that had one of the world’s most important but fragile territories facing a threat from within that could upset the balance of power around the globe
Cultural misunderstandings, crazy and dangerous situations, inter-cultural friendships, love and disappointment and the excitement of exploring. "Crossing Borders" tells the story of living and becoming an adult in a foreign country away from friends and family. This narrative is not a simple travel log of pondering curiosities, it unites the weirdest, most interesting and funniest experiences from twelve years living abroad. The story starts out with the author's experiences of his first adventure in the heart of Europe-in German speaking Austria. Dreams of going to study at the Viennese Academy of Music go up in smoke when the protagonist fails the entrance exam. The protagonist not only ends up living in a mountain village in the Alps, but also discovers traits and virtues in his new Austrian friends that he never thought possible. From almost getting shot in Cairo, having his bride kidnapped on their wedding day, to getting blackmailed by a Moroccan snake charmer, each chapter takes the reader on an extraordinary cultural trip, a book for anyone who likes to travel, whether in their mind or reality.
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I was 17 when I started playing the guitar. Born in a small town in Michigan and not coming from a wealthy family, this is the story about how I went to Europe to get my M.A. in Guitar, having had a world-renowned artist as a teacher. In telling this story, I feel that it could encourage others to try to realise their dreams and never give up.
An anthology of 59 award-winners from the 2nd Tom Howard Poetry Contest, this book also includes 3 poems by the Chief Judge, plus "The Miner" by James Russell Lowell, "T..
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