{"product_id":"xenophobes-guide-to-the-poles","title":"Xenophobe's Guide to the Poles","description":"\u003cp\u003eA polarized peopleThe Poles are either bubbling with life  or comatose; they love or they loathe. It is this total commitment to the occupation of the moment which earns them the reputation of being mercurial. As Hemar wrote in his song: If only Poles did systematically and economically what they do spontaneously  they would be perfect. Necessity is the mother of inventionKey national characteristics are adaptability  a knack for improvisation  and the ability to make the best of what is available. A good Polish cook is one who can make gourmet soup from a rusty nail. The Polish touchDevotion to style pervades all areas of life: the table might be rickety  but it is covered with a snowy tablecloth and decorated with a vase of flowers. Never say neverWhen the Communists rather foolishly tried to stop the Poles practicing their religion  the churches filled to overflowing. Forbidden is a term of encouragement to a Pole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44952105779253,"sku":"ByrdShop_1906042446","price":58.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781906042448.jpg?v=1770151186","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/xenophobes-guide-to-the-poles","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}