Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Finding Wildflowers in the Washington-Baltimore Area
The heart of the book presents detailed information on specific parks, trails, riverbanks, marshes, and other natural areas where wildflowers thrive. Detailed maps of the locations and directions show readers how to get to each site. A final section lists some 450 wildflower species found in the region, noting each flower`s blooming period, its preferred
Uzbek-English/English-Uzbek Concise Dictionary
–8,000 total entries –Phonetic pronunciation for each language –Concise, easy-to-use format –Ideal for travelers, businesspeople, and students of English or Uzbek
Shona-English
Shona, or ChiShona, a Bantu language spoken by eight million people in Zimbabwe and Mozambique, is the official and most widely-spoken language of Zimbabwe. Designed for the traveler, this compact guide provides the means for basic communication in Shona, featuring a two-way dictionary and phrasebook with practical and cultural information. –1,400 dictionary entries –Pronunciation guide
Lithuanian – English Dictionary and Phrasebook
After over a decade of independence from the Soviet Union, this Baltic country of 4 million inhabitants is hoping to join the European Union and NATO in the near future. A compact grammar section and a pronunciation guide are included, along with a phrasebook designed for travellers, businesspersons, students, and diplomats. The bilingual dictionary designates
Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe
This unique book examines the history, culture, and inner workings of the seven smallest independent countries in Europe. These are among the oldest states on the continent and, despite their diversity, they have much in common. Most have relatively high per capita incomes and life expectancies, and relatively low unemployment. This narrative presents the unique
Wolof (Gambian)
Wolof is spoken by more than 5 million people in the Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania. This bilingual dictionary & phrasebook, based on the spoken Wolof of the Gambia, is an essential resource for travelers in the region. The Wolof orthography, unique to this volume, is specially designed to be user-friendly for English speakers. * More
Haitian Creole Dictionary and Phrasebook
Haiti, home to over 6 million people, is one of the most popular destinations for travellers world-wide. Over 2 million people visit there annually. Haitian Creole is, with French, one of the nations two official languages. It is the mother tongue of virtually the entire population and the only language spoken by more than 90
Pennsylvania – An Illustrated History
Originally settled by Swedes, Pennsylvania became the single largest land grant to an individual in history when Charles II of England signed it over to William Penn in 1681. The transaction never turned a profit for Penn, but proved fateful–the colony quickly evolved into a nucleus of American politics, culture, and social reform. This concise
Tajik – English Practical Dictionary
Tajik is the official language of Tajikistan and the mother tongue of millions of ethnic Tajiks. This bilingual dictionary, with almost 15,000 entries, is a useful tool for both non-Tajiks visiting Central Asia and students of Tajik, with all entries appearing in both the Cyrillic alphabet and romanised transliteration.
Carnival in Rio
Teissl`s vibrant, color photos capture the unique pageantry and euphoria of the world`s largest party. The sounds of Carnival are captured in a companion CD.
India Exposed
For an affordable price, India is exposed in Clive Limpkin`s beautiful pictures and insightful mini-essays. Limpkin traveled extensively throughout India, and the photographic legacy of his journeys is impressively far-reaching, both in geographic scope and subject. From `Elephants` to `Cremation`, “India Exposed” examines natural life, culture, and regions in India. It is a comprehensive photographic
The Weeping Goldsmith – Discoveries in the Secret Land of Myanmar
“The Weeping Goldsmith: Discoveries in the Secret Land of Myanmar” relates how W. John Kress came to appreciate the people and culture of Myanmar through an understanding of their plants, natural habitats, and human-dominated environments. Intertwined with descriptions of the author`s personal experiences and observations are notes on the history, culture, and modern society in
NYC – An Owner`s Manual
Living in New York is a uniquely challenging experience, but the payoffs–the excitement, diversity, and culture–are what keeps us here, and the happiest New Yorkers are the ones who have learned how to get the best out of the city. Divided into three general sections, NYC: An Owner`s Manual covers everything residents or someone new
Kid`s Guide to New York City
The Kid`s Guide to New York City is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide for taking kids into the City.
New York: A Photographic Album
This keepsake album is the freshest collection of images published in many years savoring the many facets of New York. Some intimate and detailed, others wide-angled, these photographs explore the grand chaotic serendipity that makes New York so vibrant. Tourists and visitors often comment on this remarkable energy–people feel more alive in New York, especially
101 Things to Do in Martha`s Vineyard
Take an informative journey of 101 things to do and see in the popular summer playground island of Martha`s Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts. Through 231 stunning photographs, explore the streets lined with majestic white-clapboard captains` mansions in Edgartown, reach for the brass ring on a Victorian carousel in Oak Bluffs, hike the scenic
New York – The Big City and Its Little Neighborhoods
Both an official NYC guide and a celebration of the city, this book is the ideal travel companion for both tourists and resident tourists. Complete -how-to- information shows where to eat and shop, as well as how to get there. More than 20 neighborhoods are covered in full detail, including Chinatown, Little Italy, Little Odessa,
In My Footsteps – A Traveler`s Guide to Nantucket
Thirty miles off the Cape Cod shore sits the quaint historic island of Nantucket, the Far Away Island. Once one of the richest towns in America thanks to its leading role in the whaling industry, the island reinvented itself in the twentieth century as a destination spot for tourists. This traveler`s guide takes you on
In Love In France
The very first fully illustrated guide to the most inspirational and romantic regions of France for the newly smitten, the newlywed, and those who share a lifetime of passion. France is a country founded on the many opportunities of falling into amour. From the gorgeous architecture and distinctly Parisian charm of the City of Lights,
