Category Archives: Travel Guides
Blood and Earth: Modern Slavery, Ecocide, and the Secret to Saving the World
For readers of such crusading works of nonfiction as Katherine Boo’s Beyond the Beautiful Forevers and Tracy Kidder’s Mountains Beyond Mountains comes a powerful and captivating examination of two entwined global crises: environmental destruction and human trafficking’”and an inspiring, bold plan for how we can solve them. A leading expert on modern-day slavery, Kevin Bales
Forever Young: A Life of Adventure in Air and Space
“John Young has been at the center of human spaceflight since the mid-1960s, and his revealing autobiography speaks to internal issues, external possibilities, and the commitment of this individual to the movement of humanity beyond earth.”–Roger D. Launius, senior curator, space history, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum “Young covers over forty years of NASA
A History of Cambodia
This candid assessment, covering over 2000 years of Cambodian history, focuses on transformations and historic implications of myths surrounding these changes. In this clear and concise volume, author David Chandler provides a timely overview of Cambodia, a small but increasingly visible Southeast Asian nation. Praised by the “Journal of Asian Studies” as an “original contribution,
The Argentina Reader: History, Culture, Politics
The Argentina Reader: History, Culture, Politics” is an invaluable resource for those interested in learning about Argentine history and culture, whether in the classroom or in preparation for travel in Argentina.Excessively European, refreshingly European, not as European as it looks, struggling to overcome a delusion that it is European. Argentina – in all its complexity
The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, Politics
The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, Politics` is a vivid introduction to muchos Mรฉxicos – the many Mexicos, or the many varied histories and cultures that comprise contemporary Mexico. Unparalleled in scope and written for the traveller, student, and expert alike, the collection offers a comprehensive guide to the history and culture of Mexico – including
London City Walks With Kids
A deck of 50 walks that guide adults with children age 5 and up through the best kid-friendly attractions the city has to offer. Each card outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with an illustrated map on one side and insider information on the other.
London City Walks Deck
A completely revised and updated version of the classic deck of 50 cards, each featuring instructions for a self-guided walk in London and its surroundings on one side and a detailed map of the walking route on the other (including numbered stopping points as noted in the text). For tourists and adventurous locals alike, each
In My Ocean
New entry in a growing series! Bright pictures, a sweet, reassuring message, and an adorable DOLPHIN finger puppet fill this book with reading and playtime fun!
My Friend Earth
Celebrate Earth Day with this valentine to our wonderful planet from the Newbery Award’“winning author of `Sarah, Plain and Tall`.Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring.Readers of
Magnum Pop 60s
Culled from the archives of Magnum Photos, the world`s preeminent photo agency, “Pop 60s” celebrates the visionaries, icons and memorable moments of the decade that transformed the fabric of society. From Andy Warhol, Twiggy and James Bond to Beatlemania, biker culture and geodesic domes, the reverberations of the Swinging Sixties are felt in today`s art,
Press Here
Press Here and you’ll embark on a magical adventure of imagination, colour and virtual interactivity’ฆ all by pushing the yellow button on the cover of this beautiful title! If the young ‘uns in your life think the only thing worth touching is a touch screen, introduce them to the joy of the simple, flat surface
Birds of the World 365
Birds 365 gives this perennially popular subject the 365 treatment: ornithologist and conservationist Philippe J. Dubois presents a day in the lifeA” of a different species of bird in each entry, describing the behaviors, habitats and migrations of each one. The stunning images of birds in action, taken by some of the best avian photographers
The Yosemite
In the spring of 1869, John Muir was looking for means of support to fund his explorations of California`s Central Valley region. A ranch owner offered him a job herding sheep in the Sierra Nevada. As he explored the region, he jotted down his keen observations of the scenic countryside, and he eventually became a
Spot It Again!
Surprises and secrets fill the pages of this picture book treat. As in Spot It, Delphine Chedru`s first picture book in the UK, this book asks young readers to look carefully at a series of beautifully designed patterns and layouts. There are hidden creatures and surprises on every page. Some are embedded in the design,
My Uncle Napoleon
Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books. Its paperback series feature treasured classics, major translations of great works, and rediscoveries of keen literary and historical merit. Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. Production values emphasize superior quality and
Walking the Applalachian Trail
A collection of accounts from “thru-hikers”, those who have walked the entire length of the Appalachian trail from Katahdin to Springer mountain. This book makes for fascinating reading and should provide anyone thinking of walking this trail ample inspiration.
NOLS Wilderness Mountaineering
This updated edition of the popular NOLS Wilderness Mountaineering reflects the most current practices, equipment, and risk management in mountain climbing. With a new essay on transitioning from climbing gyms to real rock and all new rescue system illustrations for both glacier and rock settings, this instruction manual is a thorough introduction to the basics
