Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Destination: Cocktails – the Traveler`s Guide to Superior Libations
Featuring hundreds of cocktail bars in dozens of cities across United States and around the world, Destination: Cocktails is the traveller’s guide to the craft cocktail movement. From numerous entries in New York or Chicago to just one in Belfast, Edinburgh or Vienna, the guide explores a variety of venues and features urban lounges, dive
Explorer`s Guide Santa Fe & Taos
Now in its ninth edition, Explorer`s Guide Santa Fe & Taos is a comprehensive guide to the land of enchantment. Award-winning author Sharon Niederman provides up-to-date information on all the attractions unique to this area: traditional festivals and markets, funky cafes, lavish health spas, exciting nightlife and beautiful scenery, along with colorful details about Northern
New York Rises
From 1906 to 1934, Eugene de Salignac shot over twenty thousand 8-by-10-inch glass-plate negatives of New York City. As sole photographer at the Department of Bridges/Plant and Structures during that period of dizzying growth, he documented the creation of the city`s modern infrastructure bridges, major municipal buildings, roads, and subways. For years, these remarkably lyrical
Explorer`s Guide Sarasota, Sanibel Island, & Naples
Whether Charlotte Harbor`s wild shorelines and preserved estuaries, or Sarasota`s historic culture sweetened by sugar magnates, travelers have an in-depth look on the environment, history, and culture of this beautiful stretch of coastline. Now in its 7th fully updated edition, this guide gives visitors and locals access to the best of Florida`s Gulf Coast. Do
Paris – New York – Shanghai
World Dutch conceptual artist Hans Eijkelboom`s work is very much in line with the deadpan, seemingly mechanistic note-taking of Ed Ruscha and Hans-Peter Feldman. In “Paris* New York* Shanghai”, Eijkelboom creates a clever and witty comparative study of three major contemporary metropolises, each selected for having been (or promising to be) the cultural capital of
Backroads & Byways of Upstate New York
From Niagara Falls to the Hudson River Valley, New York state is home to some of the nation`s most astounding natural wonders. In this all-new first edition of `Backroads & Byways of Upstate New York`, you`ll get a curated list of the twenty best drives, detours, and trips across the state. Experience everything from New
Backroads and Byways of Michigan
From the Chicago and Territorial roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, to the Lower Peninsula`s Chain of Lakes area, `Backroads & Byways of Michigan` is the shortest route a visitor can take to knowing the state like a local. Now in a beautiful new color design, this third edition offers updated itineraries to
Explorer`s Guide Colorado
Whether you`re looking to explore Colorado`s rising cities like Denver, where the sun shines 300 days a year, or its little-known hidden gems, the recommendations in this guide will lead you in the right direction. From the expansive eastern plains to the towering Rockies, you`ll be an expert in no time at all. The perfect
Secret Hotels
“Where should we stay?” This may be the most vexing question facing anyone planning a holiday, especially travellers whose resources are limited. But finding affordable accommodation does not mean having to settle for surly desk clerks, paltry meals and a cramped hotel room whose only window faces a brick wall. Breathtaking views, attentive service, great
Why Stop?: A Guide to Texas Roadside Historical Markers
This guide to more than 2,500 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous and infamous Texans; origins of towns, churches, and organizations; battles, skirmishes, and gunfights; and settlers, pioneers, Indians, and outlaws. With the most up-to-date records available, this sixth edition includes more than 100 new historical roadside markers with the actual inscriptions. Handy and
Australian Bed & Breakfast Book 2008
This indispensible guide to best bed and breakfast accommodation down under provides travellers with a wide range of choices, from beautiful beachfront cottages to luxurious wine-country villas, making finding a place to stay simple, relaxing, and very cost-effective.Organised by region for easy reference, and featuring fully- up-to-date contact details, and information on prices, amenities and
Mirador: Dreamed Memories of Irene Nemirovsky by her Daughter
Translated by Marina HarssWhen Irene Nemirovsky`s `Suite Francaise` was first published, the world discovered a new great writer. Even in France, however, Nemirovsky had been more or less forgotten for years, until her youngest daughter Elisabeth Gille, only five years old when her mother died in Auschwitz, wrote a book to bring her back to
Walks Through Lost Paris
“Walks Through Lost Paris” chronicles Paris`s great periods of urban reconstruction through four enlightening walking tours. Detailed maps lead the traveller on an itinerary to the perspectives of the photographers and artists who captured Paris through with their lenses and pens decades ago. In full-colour, hundreds of photos, diagrams, and engravings further bring to life
Thailand
– Identifying and location information on the most frequently seen animals – Full-color illustrations of nearly 600 of Thailand`s most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and coral fish – Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals – Information on Thailand`s habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter
Explorer`s Guide Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks and Jackson Hole – A Great Destination
This last great intact temperate eco-system in North America is a place of incomparable grandeur, wonder, and rugged beauty. Explorer`s Guide Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks and Jackson Hole, A Great Destination goes far beyond the usual compilation of information to give you such an intimate and comprehensive view you`ll want to return again
A Traveller`s History of Cyprus
Over two million visitors a year visit Cyprus and this new Traveller`s History retells the complete story of the island`s past and also touches on the sensitive present day issues for both sides of the island. As always the retelling of the island`s story will help visitors understand its present situation and guide them to
Southern Africa: A Traveller`s Wildlife Guide
The ‘Southern Africa: Travellers` Widlife Guide” is a detailed illustrated guide to the southern nations of Africa. It also offers general information for the region such as its geography, habitats and flora, visitor information for national parks and general advice on ecotourism.From the world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa, to Botswana`s Okavango Delta, Namibia`s
A Traveller`s History of the Caribbean
The Caribbean, a region of spectacular natural beauty, has a long and turbulent history. Described by Columbus as an earthly paradise, it has enticed travellers for hundreds of years – from gold-seeking Spanish conquistadors to modern-day tourists. A Traveller`s History of the Caribbean traces the island`s journey from slavery to revolution to independence, and finally
Alaska
Alaska has both vast wilderness tracts and a modern transportation system, making eco-travelling in the state easy as well as exciting. From the broad expanses of tundra in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the rich seabird colonies of the Bering Sea to the glacier-bedecked snowy mountains and magnificent forests of the Southeast, wildlife viewing
