SPOTS TO THE HOTSHOTS (NAPSA)—So much has changed so quickly in Europe (from the euro to the European Union) that even Europeans (be they Lithuanians or Luxembourgers) can’t keep up. Americans are equally perplexed, which may be why they have welcomed Melissa Rossi’s “What Every American Should Know EINMACOM About E " ase (Plume) eg with SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EU ROPE Te ee SassmiomansanS -} “so A make open arms. Rossi’s book 1 ets rea d ers know the hot spots, hotshots, political muck ups, cross-bor- “o“usuissanossi@q| der sniping and cultural chaos of our transatlantic cousins. With her trademark investigative flair and wry humor, she gives the inside scoop on every nation in the European Union and beyond. For example: Latvia: Artist-filled Riga, a hotbed for fashion, holds more art nouveau architecture than anywhere in the world. Belgium: Famed for mussels and fantastic beer, Belgium’s residents snarl over language: Half speak Flemish, the other half French. France: Even when the U.S. and France were sniping, the two traded $1 billion in goodsdaily. Britain: London holds the fabulous Elgin Marbles and Koh-INoor diamond; Greece and India want them back. Cyprus: Some say Atlantis resides under this far-flung and dividedisland. Malta: Once famous for its knights, Malta’s residents areall cousins. This very funny and comprehensive guideis available at bookstores everywhere. To learn more, visit www.whateveryamerican shouldknow.com.
