Category Archives: Travel Guides
Explorer`s Guide 50 Hikes in Northern Virginia: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Mountains to Chesapeake Bay
From the rugged summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the gentle shores of Chesapeake Bay, this new edition explores more than 360 miles of pathways with up-to-date information on trail closures, route changes, and new territory. It offers a rich selection of hikes for every degree of physical stamina and for any amount of time
Breaking Breads
Israeli baking encompasses the influences of so many regions – Morocco, Yemen, Germany, and Georgia, to name a few and master baker Uri Scheft seamlessly marries all of these in his incredible baked goods at his Breads Bakery in New York City and Lehamim Bakery in Tel Aviv. Nutella-filled babkas, potato and shakshuka focaccia, and
50 Hikes in South Carolina
Seasoned hiking author Johnny Molloy details 50 hikes of varied lengths and difficulties throughout verdant South Carolina, from the Chattooga River to the diverse terrain of the Midlands, including Congaree National Park, all the way to the Lowcountry, land of beaches and forgotten swamps and designated wildernesses. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic
South: Essential Recipes and New Explorations
Southern food is one of the most beloved and delicious cuisines in America. And who better to give us the key elements of Southern cuisine than Sean Brock, the award-winning chef and Southern-food crusader. In `South`, Brock shares his recipes for key components of the cuisine, from grits and fried chicken to collard greens and
50 Hikes in Kentucky
This comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler`s journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers` robust experience when navigating Kentucky`s rich natural attractions, from the Cumberland Gap through to the towering Black Mountain to the rockhouses and cascades of the Bark Camp Trail. Hikes are organized by distance,
The Noma Guide to Fermentation (Foundations of Flavor)
At noma – four times named the world`s best restaurant – every dish includes some form of fermentation, whether it`s a bright hit of vinegar, a deeply savory miso, an electrifying drop of garum, or the sweet intensity of black garlic. Fermentation is one of the foundations behind noma`s extraordinary flavour profiles.Now Rene Redzepi, chef
The Dirty Guide to Wine: Following Flavors from Ground to Glass
Award-winning wine writer Alice Feiring presents an all-new way to look at the world of wine. While grape varietal is important, a surprising amount of information about flavour and composition can be gleaned from a region`s soil. Feiring`s guide makes it simple to find wines you`ll love. Breaking new ground and revealing new connections, The
I Am a Filipino
Filipino food is having its moment. Sour, sweet, funky, fatty, bright, rich, tangy, and bold – no wonder adventurous eaters like Anthony Bourdain consider Filipino food “the next big thing.” But so do more mainstream food lovers – Vogue declares it “the next great American cuisine.” Filipinos are the second-largest Asian population in America, and
50 Hikes in Northern New Mexico
This is your guide to more than 50 spectacular and sublime walks, hikes, and backpacking adventures accessing the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, contorted volcanic formations, and striated canyons.Move across the expansive Valle Grande; pierce the clouds on Wheeler Peak. Wade through a sea of wildflowers along subalpine lakes in the Pecos Wilderness.Walk with
London Map Gift Wrap
This is a beautiful and unique wrapping paper featuring a map of London from Cavallini & Co. measuring 71x51cm (28″x20″). It is printed on thick quality Italian laid paper stock.Please note that this is not an up to date street plan of London.Perfect for wrapping special presents. Its high decorative qualities make it also ideal
Vivian Maier:Street Photographer
A good street photographer must possess many talents: an eye for detail, light, and composition; impeccable timing; a populist or humanitarian outlook; and a tireless ability to constantly shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot and never miss a moment. It is hard enough to find these qualities in trained photographers with the benefit of schooling and mentors
Paper New York City
Paper New York – the 13th in the PaperMade series – features 20 of New York`s iconic landmarks that brings the city to life anywhere you are! Each iconic structure is pre-cut, pre-scored and easy to punch out and fold up into a 3D object with instructions right on the page. Whether you`re a tourist,
Into Thick Air
With plenty of sunscreen and a cold beer swaddled in his sleeping bag, writer and botanist Jim Malusa bicycled alone to the lowest point on each of six continents, a six-year series of “anti-expeditions” to the “anti-summits.” His journeys took him to Lake Eyre in the arid heart of Australia, along Moses` route to the
The Book Of African Proverbs
Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to as `the Dark Continent` in the sense that Africa`s culture and people were largely mysterious and unknown to Europeans. Even today with all the information we have at our disposal, Africa is still viewed by many as a monolithic entity instead of a great continent
Proverbs From Around The World: Over 3500 Quotes of Wisdom & Wit
As much as there are differences in our cultures, traditions, and beliefs, there are more similarities between us all than we all realise. One of these similarities is our penchant to record age-old wisdom through generations. Proverbs From Around the World feature a grand collection of these passed down knowledge and witticisms from all continents
Child`s Introduction to the World
With 150 charming, gorgeous watercolor illustrations, A Child`s Introduction to the World is an entertaining and comprehensive overview of our fascinating planet. Readers ages 9 to 12 will travel around the globe, from Greenland to Tasmania, learning the locations and characteristics of continents, countries, and states and provinces in this lively introduction to our world.
New York City Fridge Magnets
A presentation tin box from Cavallini & Co containing 24 different 6 x 4.2 cm magnets with reproductions of fragments of old posters, postcards and maps showing images of New York. All the Big Apple’s famous sights are there: Empire State and Chrysler buildings, Yankee Stadium, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Radio City, the Prometheus Fountain
Five Hundred Buildings of Paris
Five Hundred Building of Paris is a photographic guide dedicated to exploring the rich architecture of the city through pictures. Accompanied by text by Kathy Borrus, photographers Jorg Brickmann and James Driscoll have captured Paris’ most impressive buildings (in addition to the lesser-known gems) in all of the city’s twenty arrondissements The guide is arranged
Picture Frame Classico Creme 5×7″
– Beautiful wood tabletop frames.- Handmade in Florence, Italy since 1901.- Handcrafted with gold or silver leaf and painted details.- Each frame is unique and subject to slight variations in colour and finish.
