Category Archives: Travel Guides
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
Asia
Asia is the fourth in the successful Abrams series of photographs by renowned photographer Olivier Follmi, following in the footsteps of his works on India, Africa and Latin America. Inspired by the beauty of distant countries, Asia celebrates the depth and grandeur of the far-east. This work presents the most exceptional images the artist took
Equus
No animal has captured the human imagination quite like the horse, depicted in cave drawings thousands of years ago through countless renderings in paint, clay, ink, even film. In his first book, award-winning photographer Tim Flach`s quest to document the horse has resulted in “Equus”, an intensely moving look at an animal – as solitary
Myths – Tales of the Greek and Roman Gods
From the same series as Abrams` successful “Saints and Angels” comes “Myths”, richly illustrated with representations of these celestial heralds from ancient murals and pottery to the paintings of Gustav Klimt and Odilon Redon. Architect Lucia Impelluso has drawn from a variety of sources, including the plays of Euripiedes and Aeschylus, the epics of Homer
50 Ways to Save the Earth
In “50 Ways to Save the Earth”, readers learn easy, meaningful ways to help reduce their carbon footprints, from saving energy and caring for water to putting the dustbin on a diet. Describing fifty simple daily actions, this book shows children that they can have a positive impact on the environment, and that every little
Golf 365 Days – A History
The whole spectacular world of golf comes to life in these pages – the great men and women players, both pro and amateur, the architects, the courses, the wonderful stories and marvellous images. “History of Golf: 365 Days” covers not only the usual beginnings of the game to the present day but also golf around
P.S. I Hate It Here
For every parent who`s ever received a letter from a homesick child or anybody who`s ever written their parents with crazy requests from their bunk, “P.S. I Hate it Here” will delight with hilarious and heartwarming real-life letters. In the bestselling tradition of nostalgic looks at classic rites of passage, such as Camp Camp and
Oops!
Illustrated with Joelle Jolivet`s retro, eye-catching style, “Oops” follows a family through the streets of Paris as they try to get to the airport for their vacation. Back at their apartment, their house-sitting aunt slips on some soap, and this sets off a chain reaction of events that create some extreme roadblocks for the family`s
Babar`s ABC
A is for Abrams B is for Babar C is for Classic! Join Babar, Celeste, Arthur, Zephir and all the other characters of Celesteville as they take young readers on a lively romp through the alphabet. In this delightful and charming book, crocodiles chase crows, geese go through the garden gate, kittens love kisses and
Travels Of The Zephyr
Travels of Zephyr is based on the fictional notes and sketches of a fictional explorer James Mac Killian (1889-1978), an eccentric explorer who traveled the world extensively. This book tells the stories of his homemade hot-air balloon, the Zephyr. It had a heated cockpit so that Mac Killian could explore Arctic lands. The goal of
Earth From Above – Limited Collector`s Edition
This awesome limited edition Earth From Above is truly a spectacle to behold; published under the sponsorship of Unesco, it has become a touchstone for the environmental movement. Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand spent five years travelling the earth to not only document our planet’s astounding beauty but also to show how civilisation adversely affects the earth
African Odyssey 365 Days
“African Odyssey: 365 Days” follows the movements of the great wildebeest herds as they migrate across the Serengeti during the course of a year. Spurred on by the dry season, which usually begins in April/May, the herds of more than 1.5 million wildebeests leave their breeding and birthing grounds in search of greener plains and
The Wasting of Borneo: Dispatches from a Vanishing World
Acclaimed naturalist Alex Shoumatoff issues a worldwide call to protect the drastically endangered rainforests of BorneoIn his eleventh book, but his first in almost two decades, seasoned travel writer Alex Shoumatoff takes readers on a journey from the woods of rural New York to the rain forests of the Amazon and Borneo, documenting both the
On Feathered Wings – Birds in Flight
The most memorable and evocative fact about birds is that they fly, but most of the great bird illustrators, arts and photographers show us birds at rest. Not so the seven photographers whose work is collected in “On Feathered Wings”. This international group specializes in capturing birds in flight and each strives to out-do the
Spot it!
This stylish, innovative search-and-find picture book features 15 animals and one farmer hidden in 16 abstract designs. Following clues in the brief text, readers must search out the hidden creature in each spread, often disguised in clever and unexpected ways. The unique designs and concealed animals turn this book into a treasure hunt for clever
Babar`s Yoga for Elephants
Here the unexpectedly malleable pachyderm takes readers of all ages through the history of elephant yoga, from prehistoric times through to the present. Through easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations, Babar`s Yoga for Elephants presents 15 positions and stretches as well as helpful breathing exercises. The book also provides useful advice on what to do with
