Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto
Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and
Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide: Grand Canyon National Park
Discover the best of Grand Canyon in this award-winning, full-color travel guidebook. From hiking to biking to river rafting, Grand Canyon National Park is filled with adventures. But without careful planning, a trip there can be overwhelming. Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide helps you make the most of your time in the park. Whatever your
Hiking the Southwest – Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico
This book provides recommendations for, descriptions of, and directions to the best hikes and adventures throughout the American Southwest. From canyoneering in Zion National Park and scrambling in Red Rock Canyon to hiking the highest peaks in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, “Hiking the Southwest” puts them all within reach. Author Branch Whitney has hiked
Acadia: The Complete Guide: Acadia National Park & Mount Desert Island
Acadia National Park is coastal Maine`s most beautiful destination. This gorgeous, full-color travel guidebook reveals the highlights and hidden gems of Acadia and Mount Desert Island.Whatever your interests-hiking to the top of Cadillac Mountain, dining on fresh lobster in Bar Harbor, sailing past historic lighthouses – Acadia: The Complete Guide puts the best of Acadia
Hiking the High Sierra
This book provides recommendations for, descriptions of, and directions to some of the best scrambles in the High Sierra. Included are the best of the classic California 14ers and scrambles to awesome and little-known summits. From the highest point in the continental United States and the ultra-hardcore Badwater to Telescope Peak (11,000+ feet of elevation
Yosemite: The Complete Guide: Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is the crown jewel of California`s Sierra Nevada Mountains. This gorgeous, full-color travel guidebook reveals the highlights and hidden gems of Yosemite – detailing everything you need to make the most of your time in the park. Fully updated for 2020! Over 100 five-star reviews for previous editions! Whatever your interests –
Cool Japan: A Guide to Tokyo, Kyoto, Tohoku and Japanese Culture Past and Present
Written by local expert Sumiko Kajiyama, Cool Japan explores the heart of Japanese culture and must-see places from a uniquely Japanese perspective. First, visit Kyoto, where you will discover 1,000 years of history, from the ancient love story the Tale of Genji to the traditional tea ceremony. Then head to Tokyo to experience Japan`s cutting-edge
Markets of Paris
Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition: Food, Antiques, Crafts, Books and MoreThe food scene in Paris has changed dramatically since 2006, when Markets of Paris was first published. Yes, the same markets are held in the same locales as always’”literally, for centuries’”but many have undergone a remarkable transformation led by a young generation of purveyors focused,
Western Mexico – Charlie`s Charts Cruising Guide
This cruising guide covering the entire Pacific coast of Mexico from the US Border, down the Baja Peninsula, around up into the Sea of Cortez all the way north to San Felipe, across to Puerto Penasco and south to Puerto Madero. Charlie`s Charts – Western Mexico (13th Edition, updated in 2015) provides 61 additional charts
US Pacific Coast – Charlie`s Charts Cruising Guide
This cruising guide is a proven reference for safe navigation of the challenges for travel along the US Pacific Coast. It clearly describes the choices of routes for travel along the coast: harbor-hopping, inshore and offshore routes and discusses weather, crossing bars and safety issues. A safe approach to all major facilities is described and
Polynesia – Charlie`s Charts Cruising Guide SUPERCEDED
Charlie`s Charts Of Polynesia (7th Edition, updated in 2015) provides many significant updating details for anchorages and marina facilities. In addition to color photographs by Charles and Margo Wood there are many taken by Karin Steinkamp who has cruised Polynesian waters extensively. Her contribution has added beauty and remarkable photographs to the guide. The introduction
Costa Rica – Charlie`s Charts Cruising Guide
Charlie`s Charts Costa Rica (3rd Edition) covers Coast Rica from Bahia de Salinas on the north to Punta Burica on the south. It helps cruisers choose and identify anchorages and harbors to make trips ashore easier. The sketches provide information useful to a skipper and most include location of business ashore. The appendices include lists
Yellow Cab: A French Filmmaker`s American Dream
This book is the journal of French filmmaker Benoit Cohen`s pursuit of his “American dream” by becoming a New York taxi driver French filmmaker Benoit Cohen decided, while doing research for the screenplay of his new movie, to become a taxi driver. After passing his license, he spent several months roaming the five Boroughs behind
Encountering the Chinese
Over the past decade, China has undergone immense changes in its cultural, economic, and political systems that have changed its face as a nation, as well as its role in international politics. The authors provide a comprehensive cross-cultural guide to Chinese culture, along with insights into how best to communicate and interact with Chinese people
100 Places in the USA Every Woman Should Go
100 Places in the USA Every Woman Should Go is a lively and highly subjective collection of places that will educate, illuminate, entertain, challenge, or otherwise appeal to women of all kinds. From historic (such as the Women`s Rights National Historic Park) to kitschy (SPAM museum), these places and activities provide a wide-angle view of
Paris Cafe
Acclaimed author Noel Riley Fitch, abetted by noted artist Rick Tulka, serves the dish on Select, the famous Montparnasse cafe that for nearly nine decades has been so vital to Paris and its intellectual denizens: from Hemingway, Beauvoir, Picasso, James Baldwin, and George Plimpton to the writers and artists who continue to work quietly there
Lemurs of Madagascar
You are invited to roam the island nation of Madagascar in search of 101 species and sub-species of lemurs – those captivating primates found nowhere else on Earth. This expedition takes place in the third edition of Lemurs of Madagascar, from “The Tropical Field Guide series of Conservation International”, now completely revised from the second
