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A collection of nineteen stories about such eccentric characters as an insomniac who makes a midnight visit to his bird dealer to purchase an owl to take to Athens, and a world-famous pianist whose lifelong dream is to be an insurance agent
Mr. Faustini lives alone in a small village close to the Swiss border. He spends a lot of time on public transportation. He chases the "offcuts of unappropriated time" in a world that has become dominated by usefulness and profit, and transformed into stock portfolios and wellness weekends. He prefers to take the longest route, never the shortest, and he searches for islands of frozen time, as well as friends and experiences. If he could have his way, he would transform each day into a little adventure. When his sister, who married and settled in southern Europe many years before, celebrates a milestone birthday and invites him to visit her, Mr. Faustini initially hesitates. However, he deci...
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Chronicles three thousand years of scientific inquiry, covering such eras as the Classical Era, the Middle Ages, the Revolution, the Age of Reason, and the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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Newly revised and expanded, The New York Bartender's Guide includes even more tips, trends, and tasty recipes from the hottest bars in New York City. Featuring more than 1,300 alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink recipes, there's something here for everyone, whether it's the hottest vodka cocktail or the most traditional egg cream. Find out the latest trends from top bartenders, get tips on how to serve drinks either professionally or at home, and make some of the most delicious potables New York City has to offer.