Category Archives: Travel Guides
In the Last Blue
During the Spanish Inquisition on the island of Majorca, a small enclave of local Jews – all of whom have been baptized as Christians – determine to escape detention in the Inquisition by escaping to lands of freedom across the Atlantic. But weather frustrates their flight, and eventually 37 of them were captured and condemned
Sons of the Conquerors
Since the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire following World War I and the subsequent founding of the Turkish Republic by Ataturk, Turkey has played a prominent, albeit dependent, role in international affairs, as a vital ally to NATO and as a secular Islamic democracy. In this major new work, Hugh Pope provides a vivid picture
Traversa
Fran Sandham’s “Traversa” is a part travelogue, part history and entirely awe-inspiring account of one man’s grit, determination and sheer obsession with the continent of Africa.Walking 3,000 miles across Africa, from the Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean, Sandham was inspired by the great explorers, leaving behind the daily grind of London to undertake an
The Thief at the End of the World
In 1876, a man named Henry Wickham smuggled seventy thousand rubber tree seeds out of the rain forests of Brazil and delivered them to Victorian England`s most prestigious scientists at Kew Gardens. Those seeds, planted around the world in England`s colonial outposts, gave rise to the great rubber boom of the early twentieth century –
The Tin-Kin
When her aunt Shirley dies, Dawn finds herself back in her claustrophobic home town in Northern Scotland for the first time in years. She spends her days caring for her small daughter, listening to tapes of old country songs and cleaning Shirley`s flat, until one day she comes across the key to a cupboard that
Why Italians Love to Talk About Food
Italians love to talk about food. The aroma of a simmering ragu, the bouquet of a local wine, the remembrance of a past meal: Italians discuss these details as naturally as Brits might talk about politics or sport, and often with the same flared tempers. In “Why Italians Love to Talk About Food”, Elena Kostioukovitch
The Lebanese Cookbook
On the shores of the eastern Mediterranean and a gateway to the Middle East, Lebanon has long been regarded as having one of the most refined cuisines in the region, blending textures, and ingredients from a myriad of sources. First published as `The Lebanese Kitchen` and now back in print under its new title, `The
Darwin Slept Here
One snowy day in Ushuaia, Argentina, the self-proclaimed `southernmost city in the world,` at the end of a long trip designed to put as much distance between himself and a frustrating job as possible, writer Eric Simons picked up a copy of Charles Darwin`s Voyage of the Beagle. Simons had just hiked the mountains overlooking
Chicken and Charcoal: Yakitori, Yardbird, Hong Kong
The first cookbook from cult yakitori restaurant Yardbird puts the spotlight on chicken – taking grilling to a whole new level Chicken is the world`s best loved meat, and yakitori is one of the simplest, healthiest ways to cook it. At Yardbird in Hong Kong, Canadian chef Matt Abergel has put yakitori on the global
Destination Art: 500 Artworks Worth the Trip
A global guide to the 500 works of permanently installed modern and contemporary art worth traveling to experienceEnjoy a world tour from the comfort of your reading chair or plan a detailed and engaging art itinerary for your next trip with Destination Art, the essential guide to 500 must-see examples of permanently installed art from
Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: East Coast USA
A curated list of more than 250 must-see destinations organized geographically from Maine to FloridaFeaturing architecture by some of the biggest Mid-Century names, including Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Eero Saarinen, and Philip Johnson, each of the more than 250 buildings is located on a regional map. The book includes all the additional information
Boats Are Busy
A first book of boats for the youngest enthusiasts, featuring 15 different boats and a bonus nautical flag per vessel From sailboats to ferry boats, tankers to clippers, young readers will learn to identify and define a range of floating crafts. Each of 15 boats and ships are presented by name, illustration, and simple description,
You Had Better Make Some Noise: Words to Change the World
A timeless collection of quotations by visionaries who have been catalysts for change – through the ages and across the globe You Had Better Make Some Noise brings together the words of social activists, revolutionaries, artists, writers, musicians, philosophers, politicians, and more – individuals who fought for justice, galvanizing us all to do the same.
The Nordic Baking Book
The acclaimed chef featured in the Emmy-Award winning US PBS series `The Mind of a Chef` and the Netflix docuseries `Chef`s Table` explores the rich baking tradition of the Nordic region, with 450 tempting recipes for home bakersNordic culture is renowned for its love of baking and baked goods: hot coffee is paired with cinnamon
A Pile of Leaves: Published in collaboration with the Whitney Museum of American Art
Dig through the leaf pile in this collage-inspired book with see-through pagesReaders explore the concept of layering and collage with this interactive exercise in composition. Each clear acetate page features a single element in the leaf pile, though some are not leaves at all! As readers turn the pages, the leaf pile is deconstructed piece
30,000 Years of Art, New Edition, Mini Format: The Story of Human Creativity Across Time & Space
An accessible, comprehensive, freshly-updated celebration of the vast range of human artistry from 28,000 BC to today Brought completely up to date for this revised edition and now available in a compact new format, this new edition of Phaidon`s groundbreaking book presents art differently from all other compendia by revealing the huge diversity – or
The German Cookbook
The only comprehensive collection of German recipes – from authentic traditional dishes to contemporary cuisineGermany is made up of a series of distinct regional culinary cultures. From Hamburg on the north coast to Munich in the Alpine south, and from Frankfurt in the west to Berlin in the east, Germany`s cities and farmland yield a
Steve McCurry Untold: The Stories Behind the Photographs
The bestselling behind-the-scenes look at the career of the legendary photographer – now in a new, compact formatNow in paperback and re-sized for easy reading, Steve McCurry Untold is the only book to tell the fascinating stories behind McCurry`s most iconic photographs. It explores the travels, methods, and magic that gave birth to his evocative
Breakfast: The Cookbook
Start the day with the definitive cookbook of authentic home-cooking breakfast dishes from around the worldBreakfast is the most important – and comforting – time of day for billions of people everywhere. Here, for the first time, a collection of hundreds of home-cooking recipes celebrates morning meals as they`re prepared in kitchens across the globe.
A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair
The first cookbook by the wunderkind New York chef duo Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske of Contra and WildairThis is the story of two places beloved by chefs and foodies worldwide – Lower East Side tasting-menu restaurant Contra, and its more casual sister, Wildair. The book exudes the spirit of collaboration and exploration that
