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This rare, beautiful oversize, 225 page hardcover book is chock-full of Croatian photographer Damir Fabijanic's color shots of the sea. ... Read more

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Goodbye Dear Old Homeland is the true story of a young couple's flight from Communism after World War II.

Upon discovering the existence of original diaries, letters, and other documents, the author traces her parents' incredible journey to freedom. Ante Sikic and Fedora Tuskan separately escaped from Croatia, their beloved homeland, in 1945. While apart, they endured many hardships but were finally reunited in Italy, after Ante secretly hiked across the Alps from Austria to marry Fedora. While attempting to sneak back into Austria, again hiking in the dark across the Alps, the newlyweds were arrested and spent part of their honeymoon in separate jail cells. Their struggles as refugees continued and culminated in a month long voyage to Australia.

Courage, faith, and an overwhelming desire for freedom permeate throughout this uplifting saga. ... Read more

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A Must Have Book for Everyone!
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars.I couldn't put it down.I cried & cheered page after page. This is a must-have for everyone and every school who is concerned about honoring all-inclusive diversity, learning about other cultures and their struggle in search of freedom.I had the privilege and honor of knowing Ante Sikic. He was a very sweet and gentle man.A quiet hero who endured grave hardship and still had a smile for everyone in his golden years. Dr. Sikic passed away March 6, 2004.

A Gem
In this country of immigrants, how many of us know the story of our own family's arrival here? What forces drove them? What risks did they take and what hardships did they endure? We may never know the answers to those questions.However, reading the story of Ante and Fedora Sikic's journey brought me a little closer to understanding and appreciating the universal refugee experience. Yasna Sikic Hood, in photos and in her translations of Ante's diary and family letters, has brought her parents' story alive. I highly recommend "Goodbye Dear Old Homeland". ... Read more

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Don't leave home without it
The Visible Cities Guidebooks are consistently the best guidebooks in the market.They are well-informed, up-to-date and easy to use.The Dubrovinik Guide is a must-have for those who are fortunate enough to spend time in this lovely seaside town.The guided walks are a terrific feature and help you see the city through a native's eye.The book is beautifully written and is one of the few guidebooks that can be read cover to cover.Well worth the investment. ... Read more

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This study of the political manipulation of the media in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Hercegovina before and during the war argues that political struggles for media control are early warnings of war and a form of preparation for it. When a government severely restricts or prohibits opposition voices, this book asserts, the manipulation of public opinion by government-controlled media is itself a means of denying the free exchange of information and ideas. ... Read more

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long delivery - not as promised
Was delivered after 5 weeks, and not according to what was promised. Only by looking at amazon's-where-is-my-stuff, did I realize that the delivery date had been postponed 5 more weeks. After a written complaint - something finally happened. The condition of the book was ok, as promised. ... Read more