Scribner
A New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the 2024 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times , Air Mail , Smithsonian Magazine , and Financial Times “A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” — T...
William Morrow Paperbacks
In the early seventies, Bill Bryson backpacked across Europe—in search of enlightenment, beer, and women. He was accompanied by an unforgettable sidekick named Stephen Katz (who will be gloriously familiar to readers of Bryson's A Walk in the Woods). Twenty years later, he decided to retrace his journey. The result is the affectionate and riotous...
Henry Holt and Co.
New York Times Bestseller: A Pulitzer Prize–winning author retraces the voyages of Captain James Cook: “Alternately hilarious, poignant, and insightful.” — Seattle Times Captain James Cook’s three epic journeys in the eighteenth century were the last great voyages of discovery. His ships sailed 150,000 miles, from the Arctic to the Antarc...
DK
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China reveals the magnificence of China's greatest sights, including in-depth coverage of the Forbidden City and Terracotta Soldiers. The guide provides expert tips for visiting the Great Wall, cruising through the stunning Yangzi Three Gorges, and exploring the ultra-modern cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong.Explore China...
Avalon Publishing
Stroll along Dubrovnik's ancient walls, hike the idyllic Julian Alps, and set sail on the glimmering Adriatic: with Rick Steves, Croatia and Slovenia are yours to explore! Inside Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more in Croatia and Slovenia, with side trips to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzeg...
Avalon Publishing
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Italy. From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy Rick's ...
Avalon Publishing
Walk in the steps of Socrates, test the acoustics of the amphitheater of Epidavros, and set sail for Santorini: with Rick Steves, Greece is yours to explore! Inside Rick Steves Greece: Athens & The Peloponnese you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Greece Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out o...
St. Martin's Publishing Group
“An entertaining procession through French history and culture as well as a shrewd portrait of contemporary France, it’s full of surprises and revelations.” — Chicago Tribune They Eat Horses, Don’t They?: The Truth About the French tells you what life in France is really like. Do the French eat horses? Do French women bare all on the beac...
Treasure Books Inc
Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History! "I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-Black Five treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these treasure boxes is named The Appalachian Footpat...
Penguin Publishing Group
New York Times bestselling author Mark Synnott has climbed with Alex Honnold. He’s scaled Mount Everest. He's pioneered big-wall first ascents, including the north-west face of the mile-high Great Trango Tower, and skied monster first descents. But in 2022, he realized there was a dream he’d yet to achieve: to sail the Northwest Passage in his ...
Lonley Planet
Lonely Planet's Japan is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Summit Mount Fuji, pay your respects at Buddhist temples in Kyoto, and have your fill of sushi and sake; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Japan ...
Hardie Grant London
“ There is no city like New York and no better tour guide to it than Keith Taillon! I’m a lifelong New Yorker but he has taught me things about each neighborhood and every block I never knew before. Keith brings the ‘city that never sleeps’ alive in a way no one else can. ” – Anderson Cooper Join Keith Taillon on twelve of his most popu...
Avalon Publishing
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Scandinavia. Experience a smorgasbord of Viking ships, brooding castles, and emerald fjords with Rick! Inside Rick Steves Scandinavia you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for exploring Denmark, Norw...
Avalon Publishing
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Spain. Savor authentic paella, run with the bulls in Pamplona, or relax on Barcelona's beaches: experience it all with Rick! Inside Rick Steves Spain you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip ...
Random House Publishing Group
Spain is an immemorial land like no other, one that James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author and celebrated citizen of the world, came to love as his own. Iberia is Michener’s enduring nonfiction tribute to his cherished second home. In the fresh and vivid prose that is his trademark, he not only reveals the celebrated history of bu...
DK
Be More Japan is a celebration of all things Japanese. You can take a look through popular sights and pick and choose what interests you to plan your perfect trip. Or take a trip through everything to get the full experience of Japan. Whether you use Be more Japan as a travel guide or to help you learn more about the Japanese culture. Be More Japan...
Avalon Publishing
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Germany. From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Germany you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week t...
Simon & Schuster
In Dispatches from Pluto , adventure writer Richard Grant takes on “the most American place on Earth”—the enigmatic, beautiful, often derided Mississippi Delta. Richard Grant and his girlfriend were living in a shoebox apartment in New York City when they decided on a whim to buy an old plantation house in the Mississippi Delta. Dispatches fr...
Fodor's Travel
Whether you want to pose in front of Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower, explore the Tower of London, or visit the royal family at Buckingham Palace, the local Fodor's travel experts in London are here to help! Fodor's London guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process...
Mariner Books
The legendary travel writer's thrilling and dangerous account of his journey across Africa A rattletrap bus, dugout canoe, cattle truck, armed convoy, ferry, and train. In the course of his epic and enlightening journey, wittily observant and endearingly irascible Paul Theroux endures danger, delay, and dismaying circumstances. Gauging the state of...
Open Road Media
International Bestseller: The famed travel writer and author of In Patagonia traverses Australia, exploring Aboriginal culture and song—and humanity’s origins. Long ago, the creators wandered Australia and sang the landscape into being, naming every rock, tree, and watering hole in the great desert. Those songs were passed down to the Aborigina...
Crown
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A delightful sampler plate of our national parks, written with charisma and erudition.”—Nick Offerman, author of Paddle Your Own Canoe From CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Conor Knighton, a behind-the-scenery look at his year traveling to each of America's National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places a...
Walk Far Media
"Love this book! My Bible for the El Camino..." The classic book used by thousands to learn what you should take on a Camino journey. Includes: • Pros & Cons for difficult gear choices (poncho or rain jacket? water bottles or pack hydration system? sleeping bag or sleeping sheet? • A "skin-out" (everything!) pack list with the weight of eac...
Little, Brown Book Group
Ted Simon is the author of the classic travel book JUPITER'S TRAVELS. It documents his four-year journey round the world by motorbike, travelling through Europe, Africa, South and North America, and Asia. A number one bestseller in the late 1970s, it is still regarded as one of the greatest motorcycle books - indeed, one of the greatest travel book...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet's Spain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Launch into Barcelona's whirl of nightlife, wander the stunning rooms of the Alhambra, and take your pick of pintxos in San Sebastian; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Spain and be...
DK
Discover France's enticing je ne sais quoi Whether you want to visit fairytale châteaux, stroll amid rolling fields of blossoming lavender or learn what makes a noble vintage, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that France has to offer. Few countries capture the imagination quite like France. The world-famous cuisine is ...
Avalon Publishing
Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerías and contemporary art: experience this bustling metropolis with Moon Mexico City . Experience the city: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps or follow self-guided walks through Mexico City's most interesting neighborhoods See the sights: Wander the ruins of Te...
BookBaby
Demystifying the French: How to Love Them, and Make Them Love You is aimed at first-time visitors to France as well as long-term expatriates. Designed to help readers "crack the code," avoid common mistakes, and get off on the right foot with the French, the book begins with five easy-to-follow essential tips "for even brief encounters" by introduc...
Editions Didier Millet
Based on the Emmy award-winning documentary series of the same name, Ring of Fire is a first-person account of the adventures of two English brothers as they explore the astonishingly rich cultures of the Indonesian islands. The Blair brothers’ escapades began in 1972, and over the next decade, they went on expeditions to Celebes (now known as Su...
Golgotha Press
This is NOT your normal travel guide. If you are visiting Frankfurt, then you probably have a general idea of what the average tourist sees. But what if you don't want to see tourist Frankfurt? What if you want to see the real Frankfurt?! This guide will show you where to stay, where to play, and how to get around the city. We’ll have the normal ...
Kuperard
Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. Morocco is a joy to the senses. Graced with spectacular scenery, the country's rich history is carved into its architecture and baked into its cuisine. Its marketplaces are filled with tantalizing scents and colorful sights, and the call of the muezzin seems to draw people from every corner of the...
Triumph Books
The ultimate reference book for any “Phillie phanatic,” this book provides a behind-the-scenes peek into the private world of the players, managers, broadcasters, and executives, taking readers into the clubhouse and onto the field. Author Robert Gordon takes fans inside the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies’ run to the World Series, when first base...
DK
Make the most of your trip to Montreal and Quebec City with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that Montreal and Quebec City offer and ensuring you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about. Inside, you'll find: Top ...
Apa Publications
This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Prague will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as the Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired...
Reedy Press
For a city that predates the Declaration of Independence, San Antonio has a youthful vibrancy that belies its age. The Alamo City may be the seventh-largest municipality in the United States, but it still manages to convey a small-town vibe. Friendly locals are happy to share their favorite spots for romance, history, arts, culture, nature, food, d...
Avalon Publishing
Awe-inspiring icebergs, clifftop lighthouses, and rare fossils: experience the magic of Canada's easternmost province with Moon Newfoundland & Labrador . Flexible itineraries for weekend getaways or spending 7 days in Newfoundland and Labrador Top experiences: Visit an active archaeological dig or learn about the history and local art of t...
Hachette Tourisme
Cet ebook est la version numérique du guide sans interactivité additionnelle. Le Routard, le guide de voyage n°1 en France ! New York. Deux petits mots qui parlent d’eux-mêmes. Machine à rêves, puissante, frénétique, électrique, magnétique, vertigineuse, inventive... New York, c’est LA ville, la ville des villes.&#x...
Apa Publications
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Croatia, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. Inside this Croatia travel book, you'll find: Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experie...
BoD - Books on Demand
Enter the contemplative pages of "The Art of being myself" ... a true journey that delicately navigates the nuanced life of Holly. From a colourful but restricted childhood behind the iron curtain of East Germany to the tranquil vastness of Yukon's wilderness, this memoir carries a weight of authenticity. Holly's odyssey unfolds, tr...
Avalon Publishing
Stroll Lisbon's cobbled lanes, cruise the Douro River, and soak up the sun on Algarve beaches: experience Portugal with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Portugal you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Portugal Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see f...
Sourcebooks
"A winning portrait of America at its weirdest." — Publishers Weekly STARRED Review From the shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest to off-the-wall cryptozoological conventions, one man searches high and low for the answer to the question: real or not, why do we want to believe? Bigfoot is an instantly recognizable figure. Through the decades,...
Treasure Books Inc
Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History! "I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-Black Five treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these boxes is much larger than the other four. The items inside it...
Treasure Books Inc
Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History! "I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-Black Five treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these treasure boxes is named The Past and Future Tre...
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this witty and warm-hearted account, Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a long-cherished dream and actually move into a 200-year-old stone farmhouse in the remote country of the Lubéron with his wife and two large dogs. He endures January's frosty mistral as it comes howling down the Rhône Valley, discove...
Avalon Publishing
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Paris. From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the ancient catacombs below the city, explore Paris at every level with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Paris you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more explorin...
UKA Book publishing LLC
The astonishing saga of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas, as Time magazine put it, "defined heroism." Alfred Lansing's scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book -- with over 200,000 copies sold -- has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the Endurance's fateful tr...
Treasure Books Inc
Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History! "I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-Black Five treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these treasure boxes, inspired by the famous Forrest ...
Treasure Books Inc
Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History! "I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-Black Five treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these treasure boxes is named The Pokemon Box, after ...
Harper
“An extraordinary story of bravery and insanity on the high seas. . . . One of the most gripping sea stories I have ever read.” — Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm In the tradition of Into Thin Air and The Perfect Storm, comes a breathtaking oceanic adventure about an obsessive desire to test the limits of human enduranc...
Hesperus Press
Extracts from two of Bell's most compelling works of travel writing, Persian Pictures and Syria: The Desert and the Sown , as well as some of her most fascinating letters A woman far ahead of her time, Gertrude gained a first from Oxford at a time when very few subjects were even open to women. She went on to take an active interest in politics bef...