Category Archives: Travel Guides
This Is Rome
The famous artist of This is New York and This is Paris now takes us on a truly memorable Roman holiday. This is Rome by M. Sasek shows us the old Rome and the new – the fountains playing under a bright blue sky, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, the old Appian Way, and
The Pompeii Pop-Up
In AD 79, Italy`s Mount Vesuvius erupted and volcanic ash, lava, and rubble blanketed the Roman city of Pompeii. For nearly two thousand years, the city and its secrets remained buried, until modern excavations revealed the city had been incredibly well-preserved. “The Pompeii Pop-Up” is a sumptuous, six-spread pop-up book that builds a three-dimensional picture
This Is Historic Britain
Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The vibrant illustrations have been preserved, remaining true to his vision, and where applicable facts have been updated, appearing on a “This is…Today” page at the back of each book. The charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek`s witty, playful narrative, make for perfect
This is Australia
Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a “This is . . . Today” page at the back
A Poem As Big As NEW YORK CITY – Little kids write about the big apple
In the best-selling tradition of This is New York and My New York, this delightful book-length poem spreads the wonder and joy that is New York, as told through the words of its children. As part of an unprecedented series of workshops, New York City public school students were challenged to write about what it
Small Eco Houses
Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes. Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally sensitive, small-scale residential designs. More than fifty residential spaces are profiled–from woodsy houses and repurposed barns
This is Washington D.C.
Continuing the success of the runaway best sellers This is New York and This is London comes the latest title from M. Sasek`s beloved and nostalgic children`s travel series. Sasek`s This is Washington, D.C. is a facsimile edition of his original book, which was first published in 1969. The brilliant illustrations have been meticulously preserved,
Beaches – 100 Ultimate Escapes
This beautifully illustrated volume offers an exclusive tour of 100 of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. Ranging across all the coasts of the world–the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the quaintness of Love Beach in the Bahamas, and the metropolitan shoreline of Copacabana in Brazil–this beautifully illustrated volume offers an exclusive tour of
America`s Great Hiking Trails
A hiker`s dream bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of more than 50,000 miles of America`s most iconic trails. Celebrating the forty most important trails in America, this volume takes the reader through forty-nine states and eight national parks. Literally tens of millions of tourists and hikers visit these trails each year,
The Inside-Outside Book of London
Seen from first one view and then another, London’s sights reveal the energy, majesty, and human dimension that make the city so intensely historic and uniquely civilised. With a turn of the page, the gracefully patterned entrance to the British museum leads to ancient patterns of another sort. The stately lines of the Houses of
The Best Things to Do in New York: 1001 Ideas
Deciding what to do in the city that never sleeps is daunting. That is why 100,000 readers have flocked to The Best Things to Do in New York, celebrating its tenth anniversary in print in 2016.
Citysketch Paris: Nearly 100 Creative Prompts for Sketching the City of Lights
Part aspirational, part creative, and all doodle, `Citysketch Paris` is a compilation of creative prompts geared to immerse you in the wonders of magnificent Paris. Finish partially created Parisian landscapes, sketch accessories to accompany a chic French wardrobe, doodle your own uniquely-styled versions of Louvre masterpieces, and loads more.`Citysketch Paris` is a complete course in
The Bucket List
We all have things we d like to do one day but work, family, school, money, and responsibilities get in the way. This invaluable guide to fun, fantastic, and life-affirming activities features an eclectic range of ideas such as self-improvement, sports-related endeavors, natural wonders, cultural experiences, culinary delights, and more. From glassblowing in the Czech
Mycenae: From Myth to History
The Mycenaean civilization flourished more than 800 years before the classical Greeks, with a complex society, strong artistic tendencies, and a distinct system of writing. Famous for its lion gate and citadel, Mycenae was long believed to be the city that fought Troy in Homer`s epic, the Iliad. But after flourishing nearly three thousand years
Cycling Paradises: 100 Bike Tours of the World`s Most Breathtaking Places to Pedal
Discover the best places to bike in this carefully curated guide to seeing the world on a bike. Organized by terrain – urban, mountain, on-road, scenic – each tour was constructed by leading French cycling expert Claude Droussent who co-founded L`Etape du Tour which is an organized mass participation event that allows amateur cyclists to
This Is New York
With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on Paris, London and Rome, M. Sasek depicts fabulous, big-hearted New York in This is New York, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. Everything about New York is BIG – the traffic jams, the cars, the stories, the Sunday
This Is Paris
With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on New York, London and Rome, here M. Sasek presents his impressions of Paris in This is Paris, first published in 1959 and now updated for the 21st century. We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk cafes, and the
This Is Venice
In This is Venice, M. Sasek goes gondolier as he captures the delicate shades, gaiety, and rare romantic charm that is Venice. Wedded to the water with its gondola traffic and buildings pink and gold in reflected light from water streets, Venice is a city unique – a city beautiful. Here, under a Venice blue
Chewa-English/ English-Chewa Dictionary & Phrasebook
The first bilingual Chewa (Chichewa) phrasebook and dictionary available!Chewa (also known as Chichewa, Chinyanja, or Nyanja) is a Bantu language spoken by about 12 million people worldwide, mostly in southeastern Africa. It is the official language of Malawi, and is also spoken in Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Malawi and
Tigrinya-English/ English-Tigrinya Dictionary & Phrasebook
This combination Tigrinya phrasebook and two-way Tigrinya-English dictionary is an essential reference while traveling in Eritrea and Ethiopia. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language. Tigrinya (also written as Tigrigna) is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken by
