{"product_id":"what-every-american-should-know-melissa-rossi-9780452287761","title":"What Every American Should Know about Europe: The Hot Spots, Hotshots, Political Muck-Ups, Cross-Border Sniping, and Culturalchaos of Our Transatlanti","description":"With the creation of the European Union and the introduction of the Euro, Europe has undergone a dizzying transformation recently--so much so that even Europeans are scratching their heads. Melissa Rossi brings US readers up to date on what has changed--and what makes each country tick.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich European nation most adores nuclear energy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich country's residents are by far the richest?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich prominent leader was once a taxi driver?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy are the typically calm Dutch getting twitchy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happened to Czechoslovakia?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her trademark investigative flair and wry humor, Rossi gives the inside scoop on every nation in the European Union, with vital facts about local culture, politics, tourist attractions and recent events. From Portugal to Poland, \u003ci\u003eWhat Every American Should Know About Europe\u003c\/i\u003e is a no holds barred, humorous and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in what our transatlantic cousins are up to these days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Rossi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0452287766\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780452287761\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Plume Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/04\/2006","brand":"Melissa Rossi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47427405709567,"sku":"9780452287761","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2be44759-0ae3-4b9d-bba1-41b99c05e898.jpg?v=1761579352","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-every-american-should-know-melissa-rossi-9780452287761","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}