Category Archives: Travel Guides
Prison Letters
First published to mark the centenary of Nelson Mandela`s birth, `The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela` sparked celebrations around the globe. Featuring 94 letters selected from that landmark collection, as well as new introductory material and six new letters that have never been published, this historic paperback provides an essential political history of the late
Frommer`s Maui day by day: Sixth Edition
Portable, up-to-date, and to-the-point, Frommer`s Maui day by day is all about maximizing the time you have to spend in this enchanting Hawaiian paradise. This itinerary-based book, written by Hawaii resident and established travel journalist Jeanne Cooper, hits all of Maui`s highlights-as well as hidden gems-with plans crafted for visitors with a variety of needs
Machado de Assis: 26 Stories
Acclaimed as “the greatest writer ever produced in Latin America” by Susan Sontag, as well as “another Kafka” by Allen Ginsberg, Machado de Assis (1839-1908) was famous in his time for his psychologically probing tales of fin-de-siecle Rio de Janeiro. Margaret Jull Costa and Robin Patterson, “the accomplished duo” (The Wall Street Journal) behind the
Yugoslavia: Peace, War, and Dissolution
The Balkans, in particular the turbulent ex-Yugoslav territory, have been among the most important world regions in Noam Chomsky`s political reflections and activism over the past couple of decades. Through his articles, public talks, and correspondence, he has been addressing some of the crucial political and social issues (such as the relevancy of international law
Archive That, Comrade!: Left Legacies and the Counter Culture of Remembrance
The book explores issues of archival theory and practice that arise for any project aspiring to provide an open access platform for political dialogue and democratic debate. How far can the archive serve as a platform for dialogue and debate between different generations of activists in a culture that fetishises the evanescent present, practices a
Liberating Sapmi: Indigenous Resistance in Europe`s Far North
The Sami, who have inhabited Europe`s far north for thousands of years, are often referred to as the continent`s `forgotten people`. With Sapmi, their traditional homeland, divided between four nation-states – Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia – the Sami have experienced the profound oppression and discrimination that characterise the fate of indigenous people worldwide: their
Judenstaat: The Novel of a Jewish State in Germany
It is 1988. Judit Klemmer is a film-maker who is assembling a fortieth-anniversary official documentary about the birth of Judenstaat, the Jewish homeland surrendered by defeated Germany in 1948. Her work is complicated by Cold War tensions between the competing U.S. and Soviet empires and by internal conflicts among the `black-hat` orthodox Jews, the far
Life Under The Jolly Roger: Reflections on Golden Age Piracy, Second Edition
Over the last couple of decades, an ideological battle has raged over the political legacy and cultural symbolism of the `golden age` pirates who roamed the seas between the Caribbean Islands and the Indian Ocean from 1690 to 1725. They are depicted as romanticized villains on the one hand and as genuine social rebels on
Drink Me: Curious Cocktails from Wonderland
Great adventures often start with a drink-including Alice`s expedition down the rabbit hole, which began with a sip of a curiously labelled tipple. Drink Me invites you to do the same; learn how to mix 20 cocktails that will fill you with wonder and childish glee at the surreal flavor combinations, while amassing the perfect
Rick Steves Northern European Cruise Ports
In this guide, Rick Steves focuses on some of the grandest sights in Northern Europe. As always, he has a plan to help you have a meaningful cultural experience while you`re there–even with just a few hours in port. Inside you`ll find one-day itineraries for sightseeing at or near the major Northern Europe ports of
Moon Wisconsin`s Door County
Make Your Escape Travel writer and local Thomas Huhti shares his expert perspective on Door County, guiding you on a memorable and unique experience. Whether you`re looking to enjoy outdoor recreation on Lake Michigan or tour local wineries, Moon Wisconsin`s Door County has activities for every traveler. With itineraries like “A Perfect Week in Door
Rick Steves Snapshot Naples & the Amalfi Coast: Including Pompeii
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Naples and the Amalfi Coast.In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, including Pompeii, Vesuvius, Positano, and Amalfi Town. Visit Naples` Archaeological Museum, the Pompeii Forum, or the cathedrals and
Moon Olympic Peninsula
Discover endless trails of lush greenery, miles of rugged coastline, and the distinct character of the Pacific Northwest with Moon Olympic Peninsula.Inside you`ll find:* Strategic itineraries that can be adapted for your schedule and budget, from a weekend getaway to a week-long adventure* Expert insight from Washington native Jeff Burlingame* Full color photos and detailed,
The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela
Arrested in 1962 as South Africa`s apartheid regime intensified its brutal campaign against political opponents, forty-four-year-old lawyer and African National Congress activist Nelson Mandela had no idea that he would spend the next twenty-seven years in jail. During his 10,052 days of incarceration, Mandela wrote hundreds of letters to unyielding prison authorities, fellow activists, government
Steam Titans: Cunard, Collins, and the Epic Battle for Commerce on the North Atlantic
Between 1815 and the American Civil War, the greatest invention of the Industrial Revolution delivered a sea change in oceanic transportation. Steam travel transformed the Atlantic into a pulsating highway, dominated by ports in Liverpool and New York, as steamships ferried people, supplies, money, and information with astounding speed and regularity. American raw materials flowed
Eat More Plants
Molly Krebs, creator of the popular blog `Spices in My DNA`, shows readers how to make exciting, satisfying dishes that showcase the diverse possibilities of produce. Perfect for home cooks who want to enjoy the healthy benefits of a vegetable heavy diet, without the yawn-inducing sides and bland, familiar salads. Vegetarians and vegans will love
A History of New York in 27 Buildings: The 400-Year Untold Story of an American Metropolis
From the urban affairs correspondent of the New York Times – the story of a city through twenty-seven structures that define it.As New York is poised to celebrate its four hundredth anniversary, New York Times correspondent Sam Roberts tells the story of the city through bricks, glass, wood, and mortar, revealing why and how it
How to Travel the World for Free: One Man, 150 Days, Eleven Countries, No Money!
Michael Wigge is on an adventure of a lifetime. The reporter and journalist has traveled to many countries before, but this time he decided to make it more challenging: he would travel twenty-five thousand miles around the world by foot, bus, train, ship, and plane and not spend any of his own money. The journey
The Home of the Blizzard: A Heroic Tale of Antarctic Exploration and Survival
In “The Home of the Blizzard”, Sir Douglas Mawson records his historic expedition to explore uncharted land in Antarctica. Pitted against formidable natural forces, he and his team faced unrelenting winds with speeds of up to two hundred miles per hour as well as freezing temperatures and day-long blizzards. They traversed the previously unexplored King
Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, The Wall, and the Birth of the New Berlin
Berlin Calling is a gripping account of the 1989 `peaceful revolution` in East Germany that upended communism and the tumultuous years of artistic ferment, political improvisation, and pirate utopias that followed. It`s the story of a newly undivided Berlin when protest and punk rock, bohemia and direct democracy, techno and free theatre were the order
