Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Sailor`s Weather Guide
Markell`s handbook, now in a fully updated second edition, tells the sailor where to get the latest weather information and how to make the best use of it. Part one deals with the collection and distribution of weather information, as well as some of the author`s thoughts on evaluating timeliness and accuracy. Part two covers
My Name Is New York
When yer head gets twisted and yer mind grows numb / When you think you`re too old, too young, too smart or too dumb / When yer laggin` behind an` losin` yer pace / In a slow-motion crawl of life`s busy race”, well, then, according to Bob Dylan’s ‘Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie”, you have
Travels Through the French Riviera: An Artist`s Guide to the Storied Coastline, from Menton to Saint-Tropez
In this irresistible marriage of water colourist`s sketchbook and traveler`s guide, it lovingly captures the magic of one of the world`s most storied regions, the French Riviera. We walk the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Shop for handmade sandals at Rondini in Saint-Tropez. Visit the Madoura workshop in Antibes, where Picasso discovered his genius for
Backroads and Byways of Texas: Drives, Day Trips and Weekend Excursions
From the rustic charm of the Hill Country to the mountains, deserts, and stunning sunsets of West Texas, the plains and canyons of the Panhandle to the sandy dunes of the Gulf Coast, the diversity of Texas will astound you. This revised second edition highlights places of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical significance, all
Explorer`s Guide Kentucky
Friendly, welcoming Kentucky offers a wealth of vacation opportunities: Experience the rhythms of bluegrass music in the land where it began; discover American history, from the struggles of the early pioneers to the battle sites of the Civil War; take in a race at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby; and breathe in the
Explorer`s Guide 50 Hikes in Vermont
This completely revised definitive hiker`s guide to Vermont-now in full color with all new maps and elevation profiles-leads hikers up classic peaks like Camel`s Hump, Mount Mansfield, and Mount Ascutney, as well as revealing many lesser-known gems. Hikes range in length from a half-mile stroll to overnight backpacking trips. Each hike description includes a topographic
Vermont Waterfalls
For those who seek the special serenity that seems to be found near moving water, this guide to waterfalls in one of America`s most beautiful states will be a blissful find in itself. `Vermont Waterfalls: A Guide` is illustrated with appealing antique postcards of some of the state`s most famous falls as well as modern
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
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
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
Darien Gap – Travels in the Rainforest of Panama
If you want to drive from North America to South America, you`ll have a hard time when you reach Panama`s southernmost province, Darien. The Pan-American Highway ends just sixty miles short of Colombia. It`s the only missing link in what would otherwise be uninterrupted highway from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. When Balboa marched through
Wild Side Guide to Vancouver Island`s Pacific Rim
The Pacific Rim of Vancouver Island`s wild west coast, with its picturesque coastal villages of Tofino and Ucluelet and expansive wave-washed sands of Long Beach, has become one of Canada`s top tourist destinations. In this updated edition, long-time Tofino resident, wilderness traveller, author and photographer Jacqueline Windh shares her secrets about travelling around the region.
Exploring Montreal`s Underground City
Montreal`s fabled underground city opened fifty-five years ago. What began as a subterranean pedestrian network beneath Place Ville Marie is now an integral part of the city. Over the past decades it has developed into a parallel metropolis, an amazing labyrinth of passageways, alleys, atriums, and hallways that snake their way along over 40 km,
First Ascent
Thrilling first-hand accounts by those who conquered the world`s great mountain peaks.First Ascent takes readers back to a time when there were many mountains yet to be climbed. Using first-hand accounts and archival photographs, it tells the exciting history of world mountaineering by describing in vivid detail the first ascents of the most daunting peaks.
Oddball Texas – A Guide to Some Really Strange Places
This amusing travel guide to the Lone Star State doesn`t waste travelers time telling them where to find antiques in the Hill Country, take breathtaking hikes through Big Bend, or gaze upon the Alamo. Instead, it guides television fans to a modern replica of the Munsters` mansion, leads the nonsqueamish to the world`s only Cockroach
Progressive Nation – A Travel Guide to Inspiring Landmarks
From the sites of famous sit-ins, marches, and strikes to the locales of events that led to landmark Supreme Court decisions, this inspiring travel guide journeys to over 400 of the places in the United States that are important to progressive politics. Organised by state, it includes the stories of hundreds of women and men
New York Theatre Walks
This outstanding volume provides readers with seven self-guided tours, not just of New York`s theatre district, but also the East and West Village, the Lower East Side, and the Upper West Side. “New York Theatre Walks” abounds in amusing, and insightful Broadway anecdotes, as well as giving the reader a sense of the city`s own
Travelling the Southern Highlands
A complete vacation guide to the mountains of Northeast Georgia, East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Southwestern Virginia. Includes the Great Smoky Mountains and the southern portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
