Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
The Encyclopedia of New England
Often defined by the familiar images of taciturn Yankees, town meetings, maple syrup and rocky seacoasts, New England is both a distinctively American place and a distinctive place within America. Yet these images present only one aspect of the richly varied region that is New England in the twenty-first century. Today traditional scenes of white-clapboard
Print The Legend
This prize-winning book tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American West-a new medium and a new place that came of age together in the nineteenth century. “Excellent …rewarding …a provocative look at the limits of photography as recorder of history-and its role in perpetuating myth.”-Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News “A sophisticated and engaging
Touring Gotham`s Archaeolgical Past
This pocket-sized guidebook takes the reader on eight walking tours to archaeological sites throughout the boroughs of New York City and presents a new way of exploring the city through the rich history that lies buried beneath it. Generously illustrated and replete with maps, the tours are designed to explore both ancient times and modern
London – A Musical Gazetteer
This compact and convenient guide to music in London features the sites where music flourishes and where leading musicians have lived or performed in the city – from Handel`s house to Berlioz`s rooms, from concert halls and recording studios to cathedrals and churches. It provides historical information on opera houses and theatres, recital rooms, conservatories,
Weather Forecasting – The Country Way
If you`re fed up with inaccurate forecasts you may want to have a look at this classic book, you could find yourself able to make accurate forecasts whatever the weather – ensuring your camping trips are dry, your nature trails comfortable or bracing, and your wild swims just the right kind of wet.Telling you what
The Penguin Book of Welsh Short Stories
`It is my hope that the Wales of the past and present is well represented in this volume, together with the world of work and workmen in some of our more ravaged terrains`. In twenty-four short stories, written by Welsh men and women, for the most part about Welsh people, we are treated to depictions
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Miami and the Keys
In the glamorous tropical city of Miami, you can enjoy sublime sandy beaches, vibrant Latin American culture, and Art Deco architecture, then head out along the reef-fringed Keys all the way down to party-loving Key West. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you`ll find your way around Miami and the Keys with absolute
The Penguin Book of Scottish Short Stories
`In this collection the heretical principle has been adopted that if a writer is Scots, something of the Scottish spirit must inevitably emerge from his work`. In the twenty stories collected here, we are given a multi-faceted view of Scotland, the Scots and the Scottish short story, with stories ranging from Roman Britain through the
DK Eyewitness Portugal
Welcome to Portugal, a sunseekers` paradise.Whether you`re looking for world-renowned beaches, serene hilltop villages, verdant islands, or captivating cities, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Portugal has to offer.Small but immensely varied, Portugal offers countless opportunities for adventure. From the soaring mountains and volcanic craters of the Azores to the
Amsterdam Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home
Experience Amsterdam the local way with this insider`s guideHome to great art, an eclectic food scene and vibrant nightlife, this multicultural city is packed with treasures. But it`s not all about the Rijksmuseum and centuries-old canals. Beyond the well-trodden sights there`s a secret side of the city – and who better to guide you to
Berlin Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home
Experience Berlin the local way with this insider`s guide Home to legendary street food, idyllic swimming lakes and a clubbing scene like no other, this vibrant city is endlessly enticing. But it`s not all about the Reichstag and the East Side Gallery. Beyond the well-trodden sights there`s a secret side of the city – and
Copenhagen Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home
Experience Copenhagen the local way with this insider`s guide Home to cutting-edge design museums, stylish cocktail bars and a foodie scene like no other, this cool Scandi city is endlessly enticing. But it`s not all about the Tivoli Gardens and Nyhavn. Beyond the well-trodden sights there`s a secret side of the city – and who
Edinburgh Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home
Experience Edinburgh the local way with this insider`s guide Home to winding cobblestoned streets, sprawling leafy parks and an arts scene like no other this small but spectacular city is endlessly enticing. But it`s not all about Edinburgh Castle and the National Museums. Beyond the well-trodden sights there`s a secret side of the city –
Austin Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home
Experience Austin the local way with this insider`s guide Home to a world-class live music scene, countless independent stores and a sense of community like no other, this Texas city is endlessly enticing. But it`s not all about the State Capitol and SXSW. Beyond the well-trodden sights there`s a secret side of the city –
Nashville Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home
Experience Nashville the local way with this insider`s guide Home to legendary honky tonk bars, leafy urban parks, and a live music scene like no other, this cultural city is endlessly enticing. But it`s not all about the Frist Art Museum or the Country Music Hall of Fame. Beyond the well-trodden sights there`s a secret
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Iceland
Striking, evocative and wild – Iceland`s magnificent fjords, smouldering volcanoes, thunderous waterfalls and seething geysers never fail to capture the imagination. Your DK Eyewitness Top Ten travel guide ensures you`ll find your way around the “Land of Fire and Ice” with absolute ease.Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Iceland
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Venice
Venice is a city like no other: bursting with history, culture and art, and famous for its array of remarkable architecture, paintings and palaces. Your DK Eyewitness Top Ten travel guide ensures you`ll find your way around the City of Bridges with absolute ease.Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Venice
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands
Vine-covered slopes, rugged peaks, gorgeous beaches, colonies of penguins and the culture and cosmopolitanism of one of Africa`s most vibrant cities – welcome to Cape Town and the Winelands. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you`ll find your way around Cape Town and the Winelands with absolute ease.Our updated Top 10 travel guide
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Madeira
With its scenic beaches, rugged wilderness, vibrant towns and award-winning wine, sun-soaked Madeira is an island that dazzles visitors all year round. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you`ll find your way around the island of Madeira with absolute ease.Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Madeira into helpful
DK Eyewitness New Zealand
Welcome to New Zealand, the land of the long white cloudWhether you`re seeking your next adrenaline-fix, the best places to learn more about Maori culture, or the perfect geothermal pool to unwind in, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that New Zealand has to offer.An explosion of dramatic scenery, this far-flung
