Our Summer In Slovenia

Our Summer In Slovenia
Author: Tom Marshall
Publisher: marshallpublications
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2007-07-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781419658983

This is the second book by Tom Marshall exploring the benefits of periodic extended rentals as an alternative to owning a second home, while providing an example in his travel journal account of a summer spent in Slovenia. Tom Marshall and his wife Elysee retired from the business world, moved permemntly to Naples, Florida, and were faced with the "baby boomer' question of whether to sell their property up North or keep it as a second residence. The Marshalls took the unusual decision to sell out and " make the world their second home." They have traveled every summer to a different part of the world and established a residence for three or four months. This exciting travel journel recounts their adventures in and around Slovenia, including excursions to Hungary, Venice, Italy and Vienna, Austria. Tom also describes their alternative lifestyle for retiring baby boomers.

Slovenia 1945

Slovenia 1945
Author: John Corsellis
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2005-10-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781850438403

"At the end of May 1945, 12,000 Slovene soldiers were put on board trains by the British Army in Austria. They thought they were on their way to freedom in Italy. Their true destination was Slovenia, and death." "One of the most moving and tragic diaspora stories of World War II, Slovenia 1945 follows the fate of a strongly Catholic and non-Communist community in Slovenia, including members of the anti-Communist Home Guard 'domobranci', caught up in the maelstrom of war and politics in the Balkans and the problems of the post-war settlement. Thousands of soldiers returned to face torture and death at the hands of their war-time enemies - Tito's Partisans - who had triumphed by the war's end. Six thousand more civilians narrowly escaped the same fate, after the intervention of Red Cross and Quaker aid workers. Yet the story of exile is also one of triumph as the surviving refugees built new lives in Argentina, the USA, Canada and Britain." "In this volume, the authors call on more than half a century of research and an unsurpassed knowledge of the Slovene migrant communities around the world to tell their stories. For the first time, the survivors tell their tales of wartime cruelty, of reviving their battered community in refugee camps, and of their emigration overseas, building successful new lives through courage, self-help and strong cultural identity."--BOOK JACKET.

Our Summer in Estonia

Our Summer in Estonia
Author: Thomas Marshall
Publisher: marshallpublications
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2008-05-27
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781419693380

This is the third book by Tom Marshall exploring the benefits of periodic extended rentals as an alternative to owning a second home, while providing an example in his travel journal account of a summer spent in Estonia. Tom Marshall and his wife Elysee retired from the business world, moved permemntly to Naples, Florida, and were faced with the "baby boomer' question of whether to sell their property up North or keep it as a second residence. The Marshalls took the unusual decision to sell out and " make the world their second home." They have traveled every summer to a different part of the world and established a residence for three or four months. This exciting travel journel recounts their adventures in and around Estonia, as well as excursions to Finland, Sweden and Latvia. It also describes their alternative lifestyle for retiring baby boomers.

Our Summer in Boothbay Harbor

Our Summer in Boothbay Harbor
Author: Tom Marshall
Publisher: marshallpublications
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2010-08-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781451502718

This travel journal is the fifth book in a series by Tom Marshall describing experiences he and his wife Elysee have had during their summer's away from home. Tom and Elysee practice and indorse a lifestyle captured in the phrase of another of Tom's books, MAKE THE WORLD YOUR SECOND HOME. Although residing in retirement in Naples, Florida for the past ten years, Tom and Elysee have yet to spend a summer there. Instead they live in a different place each year, renting as an option to owning a second home.In the previous ten years they have stayed in Ireland, Australia/New Zealand, Carmel, California, Slovenia, Annapolis, Md., Estonia, and Boothbay Harbor, Maine. These have not been vacations, but residences of three or more months.In this book Tom provides a brief survey of Maine's history and the Boothbay region, describes the activities and events he encountered and participated in, several day trips he took to places of interest nearby, and excursions further afield of several days or more. The book is complimented with numerous photographs, mostly taken by Tom.Any reader contemplating a visit to Maine,and especially to the Boothbay Region would benefit from reading this book.

Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia

Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia
Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 899
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1641710063

Stroll Dubrovnik's ancient walls, hike the idyllic Julian Alps, and set sail on the glimmering Adriatic: with Rick Steves on your side, Croatia and Slovenia can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more in Croatia and Slovenia, with side trips to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from Roman ruins in the heart of bustling Split to stunning waterfalls and mountains in Slovenia How to connect with culture: Taste wines at a vineyard in Hvar, tour museums and Baroque churches in Zagreb, and sample seafood fresh from the Adriatic at an open-air market in Dubrovnik Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local wine Self-guided walking tours of lively towns and fascinating museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Slovenian and Croatian phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 800 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Istria, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, the Bay of Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, the Julian Alps, Logarska Dolina and the Northern Valleys, Ptuj, Maribor, the Karst, Piran, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia.

Voyages of Fortune Book One: Hidden Truths

Voyages of Fortune Book One: Hidden Truths
Author: Andrew Anzur Clement
Publisher: Voyages of Fortune
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2018-06-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781983009983

Divergent times. Distant lands. Different missions. One gambit. In Austro-Hungary, 1898: a sickly girl discovers a bundle of instructions addressed to her by a legendary nobleman, who lived centuries ago. He entrusts her with a powerful ring and mission to protect the world from the ambitions of both factions of a mystical power struggle. It will require her to embark on a quest that will cause her own culture to reject her; the girl knows she has to accept. Now an outcast, she must outwit the Society's and the Urumi's evil designs as she attempts to alter a series of magical devices that can give anyone the power to control the world. In Thailand, 2004: Mei Hua and Mark, two unvalued interns, are swept out to sea by a giant wall of water. They are rescued by a space-folding sailing ship, crewed by a gang of pirates. To survive, Mark and Mei are required to join forces with the mercenaries and fight to retrieve another powerful object that -- known only to the ship's enigmatic captain -- can make the world descend into chaos. Trapped on the strange ship, Mei and Mark must find it within themselves to keep this artifact from falling into the wrong hands - assuming they can determine whose hands those are. In Russia, 1889: Natalia, the untested heir of her gypsy camp, finds herself in charge when her grandmother is abducted by an enemy her troop is not prepared to fight. The situation seems hopeless; from a secret buried deep in her past, Natalia knows it is her fault. Then a mysterious note from a sender she does not know offers an impossible way out - one that will doom her troop to slavery, or worse, if it fails. Natalia must find her inner courage and overcome the demons of her past if she is to lead her troop to salvation. These are the Voyagers. Each believes they are working for their own ends. They are dead wrong. They have unknowingly become pawns in a centuries-spanning gambit to control time and the world itself. Their paths are about to cross. All that remains to be seen is: who is really about to take over? The Voyages of Fortune trilogy is an eons-spanning, time travel adventure, set in the Keepers of the Stone historical fantasy universe. Its expansive story connects the royalty of the European Middle Ages with a pirate ship, sailing the high seas of the twenty-first century Indian Ocean. A thrilling adventure of self-discovery where nothing is as it seems. When nothing is certain, the only one you can rely on is yourself. Tags for Voyages of Fortune Book One: Hidden Truths: -young adult time travel fantasy adventure series -shapeshifters & demons -magic and mystery - pirate ship -high seas quest

Fun and Laughter on Our Summer Holiday

Fun and Laughter on Our Summer Holiday
Author: Eileen Edwards
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2011-11-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1467886092

"Fun And Laughter On A Summer Holiday" continues to show Eileen's amazing observation and her keenness to learn as much as possible about each place she is to visit. Reading about each day is a joy. One day you will be crying with the emotion expressed, but then this will soon be followed with laughter. You will be laughing out loud with Eileen's unique sense of humor.

Among Honest Communists

Among Honest Communists
Author: Daniel J. Basta
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2022-09-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Among Honest Communists: Yugoslavia and Slovenia 1973-1975 By: Daniel J. Basta Among Honest Communists by Daniel J. Basta is his true account of tales during the height of the “Cold War” (1973 – 1975) about: lurking spies and counter intelligence agents; the impacts of the “Yon Kippur War” and Russian pressures; face to face encounters with “operatives”; unexpectedly finding common ground with drunken Russians; being buzzed by MIG–21s; and of the realization many years later that the Author may have unwittingly been playing a role in an east-west covert operation. The tales reveal that, during the Cold War many things may not have been what they appeared to be, as is probably the case in the current turmoil engulfing Eastern Europe. There are lessons in these tales, including the fragmentation of the former Yugoslavia, that are directly relevant to the people and events unfolding affecting the former Republics of the Soviet Union – perhaps even in the Ukraine. Basta also hopes readers will find the book entertaining if not humorous because after all the tales are about people. The sum total of them conveying a profound appreciation of a people and their culture, revealing that good people reside everywhere even in the darkest places at the darkest times.

The Rough Guide to Slovenia (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Slovenia (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241314682

The brand new The Rough Guide to Slovenia is the ultimate travel guide to one of Europe's smallest but most enchanting countries. Discover Slovenia's myriad charms with the help of stunning photography, colour-coded maps and smart recommendations of the best places to eat, drink and stay. Get the lowdown on Ljubljana, one of Europe's greenest and most beguiling capitals. Find detailed practical advice on making the most of Slovenia's extraordinary natural heritage, whether that's kayaking on the Soca river, swimming in Lake Bohinj, hiking through lush pine forests or even skiing. There's expert guidance, too, on exploring Slovenia's magnificent caves, its world-class wine regions and its wonderful spas. With handy itineraries, author favourites and Top 5 boxes picking out the unmissable highlights, The Rough Guide to Slovenia won't let you down. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Slovenia.

Forbidden Bread

Forbidden Bread
Author: Erica Johnson Debeljak
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2009-04-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781556437403

"[A] sunny, can-do look at intense culture shock. Debeljak makes a humorous, self-effacing guide to her own story and the only complaint I have is that I wish she’d told us more. I hope someday she gives us a sequel."—Christian Science Monitor • "Witty and warm."—Kirkus Reviews Forbidden Bread is an unusual love story that covers great territory, both geographically and emotionally. The author leaves behind a successful career as an American financial analyst to pursue Ales Debeljak, a womanizing Slovenian poet who catches her attention at a cocktail party. The story begins in New York City, but quickly migrates, along with the author, to Slovenia. As she struggles to forge an identity in her new home, Slovenia itself undergoes the transformation from a communist to a capitalist society. A complicated language, politically incorrect ethnic jokes, and old-fashioned sexism are just a few of the challenges Debeljak faces on her journey. Happily, she marries her poet and comes to love her new husband's family as well as the fast-disappearing rural traditions of this beautiful country. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Slovenian Ten Day War and the much longer Yugoslav wars of succession, Forbidden Bread shows a worldly and courageous woman coming to grips with her new life and family situation in a rapidly changing European landscape.