Category Archives: Travel Guides
Cook Like a Local in France
A trip to the supermarket while vacationing in a foreign country can be a frustrating ordeal. How to choose the best seafood (what is the deal with the tiny packages of fish?) proper farmers` market etiquette (is it okay to touch the veggies?) and choosing the right checkout line (there are different kinds?) can all
The Honey Companion: Natural Recipes and Remedies for Health, Beauty, and Home
Honey is amazingly powerful, both in and out of the kitchen. Rich in vitamins and minerals, and containing antioxidant and antibacterial properties, honey can be used to soothe ulcers, burns, skin sores, inflammation, and more. And studies have shown honey does a better job of easing nighttime coughs and improving sleep than many commercial cough
My Lady`s Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel
Endless scenarios of high romance, deep desire, and quivering comedy await your tender caress in this chooseable path romance novel. You are the plucky but penniless heroine in the center of 19th-century society, the courtship season has begun, and your future is at hand – Will you flip forward fetchingly to find love with the
Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know
Wine may be one of the world s oldest beverages, but it s never been a better time to pour a glass. Whether you prefer robust reds or crisp, zippy whites, you ll find lots to drink in in this pocket-sized guide packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for wine enthusiasts of every variety. Seasoned
Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories from History Without the Fairy-Tale Endings
You think you know her story. You ve read the Brothers Grimm, you ve watched the Disney cartoons, and you cheered as these virtuous women lived happily ever after. But real princesses didn t always get happy endings. Sure, plenty were graceful and benevolent leaders, but just as many were ruthless in their quest for
Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery
For everyone nostalgic for the Obama/Biden administration, HOPE NEVER DIES re-casts the president and vice-president as amateur sleuths in a quirky mystery-adventure. He s an honest man in a city of thieves. He has no patience for guff, foolishness, or malarkey. He is United States Vice President Joe Biden. And when his favorite railroad conductor
Hope Rides Again: An Obama Biden Mystery
Following a successful but exhausting book tour, Joe Biden is looking forward to returning home. However, before he does, he s got one last stop to make: Chicago, where the Obama Foundation is holding its first annual global economics forum. Barack Obama has invited Joe to meet a wealthy left-leaning philanthropist, whose deep pockets Joe
Stuff Every Sushi Lover Should Know
Sushi is one of the most popular foods in the world. But sushi lovers know there s more to learn beyond the spicy tuna, salmon avocado, and California maki roll lunch special at your local restaurant. This staple of the Japanese diet has been perfected by sushi chefs for hundreds of years. Each component from
Earth Is My Witness
Earth Is My Witness is the most extensive collection of Art Wolfe photography ever compiled. This lavishly produced work spans the globe, bringing the beauty of the planet’s fast-disappearing landscapes, wildlife, and cultures into stunning focus. Containing unpublished work from throughout Wolfe’s widely celebrated career, Earth Is My Witness offers a riveting and comprehensive look
LA by Mouth – The Essential Guide to Eating in Los Angeles
There are over 8,000 restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area. From the old school glitz and glamour of Musso & Frank`s in the heart of Hollywood, to a Jonathan Gold- approved Vietnamese mom- and- pop cafe located in a strip mall in the Valley, LA can satisfy any palate. But how do you narrow
Silent Kingdom: A World Beneath the Waves
`Silent Kingdom` reveals the world beneath the waves in an ethereal collection of black-and-white underwater photography. Through stunning black-and-white images, award-winning photographer Christian Vizl uses a masterful control of light and shadow to portray the creatures of the sea as they are rarely seen, at home in the ethereal world beneath the waves. From capturing
Ancient Skies – Constellation Mythology of the Greeks
Tales of the forty-eight classical constellations have captured the human imagination from ancient times to the present. Compiled from literature spanning from Homer to Claudius Ptolemy, with illustrations and star charts reconstructed from ancient sources, Ancient Skies immerses the reader in the world of ancient cosmology and constellation mapping.
Harry Potter: The Mysteries of Hogwarts
Explore the iconic locations of Hogwarts as seen in the Harry Potter films with this large-scale interactive book, `Harry Potter: Exploring Hogwarts`.`Harry Potter: Exploring Hogwarts` pairs striking full-color illustrations of Hogwarts with interactive elements that reveal key movie scenes, concept art, and behind-the-scenes info on the most memorable locations within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
50 Hikes in Central Florida
Florida`s landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert- like scrub islands, jungle- like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There`s no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it.
Mask: Chris Rainier
`Mask` presents a striking collection of rare masks steeped in ancient tradition, captured through the lens of one of the world`s most celebrated documentary photographers.Celebrated photographer Chris Rainier has documented indigenous and endangered cultures worldwide. What began as a focus on the masks of New Guinea–where modernity threatened to erase ancient rituals and cultures–became an
The Modern House Bus – Mobile Tiny House Inspirations
For homeowners seeking a simpler life and apartment dwellers dreaming of their own space, tiny houses represent an inspiring, attainable ideal. For those fueled by wanderlust, converted buses-they call them “skoolies”-take the tiny house adventure one step further. Reborn as cozy homes, these retired school buses are ready to hit the road. And unlike the
Night on Earth: Photographs by Art Wolfe
To create this gorgeous new book, acclaimed photographer Art Wolfe traveled to every continent to explore and document the nighttime world of animals, humans, and nature. From a blazing sunset over Antarctic ice to Tokyo’s nighttime street racers to coffee with Brazilian cowboys as the dawn breaks, this book is an unparalleled feast for the
50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada is renowned for its hiking, and its surprising diversity in landscape and terrain is guaranteed to suit outdoor enthusiasts of all interest and skill levels. The longest single range in the contiguous United States, these mountains overlook perpetually changing nature and form one of the most sublime landscapes in the world. The
The Caesar of Paris – Napoleon Bonaparte, Rome, and the Artistic Obsession that Shaped an Empire
Napoleon is one of history`s most fascinating figures. But his complex relationship with Rome-both with antiquity and his contemporary conflicts with the Pope and Holy See-have undergone little examination. In The Caesar of Paris, Susan Jaques reveals how Napoleon`s dueling fascination and rivalry informed his effort to turn Paris into “the new Rome”- Europe`s cultural
The Archipelago of Hope – Wisdom and Resilience from the Edge of Climate Change
Indigenous people around the world are the only ones with a track record of living in relative balance with their surroundings for thousands of years. There was never a more important time in human history for their perspective and wisdom. `The Archipelago of Hope` is extremely timely and informative as we confront the reality that
