Travel

A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as amission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outd...

Mahmoud's passion for his wife Fereiba, a schoolteacher, is greater than any love she's ever known. But their happy, middle-class world—a life of educati...

This beautifully photographed travel pictorial captures the people, art, architecture, food and landscapes of the Philippines. The Philippine Archipelago w...

Uncle John loves rock... but he also loves classical, rap, jazz, country, blues, world music-even opera. So the dedicated staff at the BRI plunged into musi...

A Religious, Well-educated Victorian, Eliot Curwen Takes Us Into The Heart Of The Colonial Society He Encountered. His Journal Provides Insights Into Its Pe...

Is it really possible to love one’s enemies? That’s the question that sparked a fascinating and, at times, terrifying journey into the heart of the Middle...

Find strength and motivation for your next outdoor journey with this beautiful book of inspiring quotes and empowering stories of women who indulged in the ...

A spellbinding adventure about investigating folklore in the wilds from a beloved modern-day explorer.Categories: History WorldExpeditions & Discoveries...

Unstoppable husband and wife team Sam and Remi Fargo face off against an obsessive millionaire hunting for a lost treasure in this thriller in the #1 New Y...

"A fascinating account of inner and outer exploration and discovery in one of the last remote regions of the world - sharp-eyed, insightful, candid, and we...

Fernando first sees Marlena across the Piazza San Marco and falls in love from afar. When he sees her again in a Venice café a year later, he knows it is f...

Since the first screening of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001, New Zealand has become the embodiment of "Middle-earth" to millions...

The Local Bookstore, A Place Of Wonder, Refuge, And Rejuvenation For Book Lovers The World Over. Books & Mortar Is A Celebration Of These Literary Stron...

Through Twenty-five One-day Train Trips, The Author Describes Outings Spanning Seven Hundred Years Of French History, Including Orléans, Versailles, Place ...

A Day In Chinatown Takes An Unexpected Turn When A Bored Little Girl Makes A Connection With Her Grandpa. May Isn't Having Fun On Her Trip Through Chinatown...

Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the children enco...

Showcases Chic Destinations Through The Lens Of The Kate Spade New York Girl, Including Such Places As Paris, New York City, The Amalfi Coast, Marrakech, To...

Will Randall Tells How He Took Up An Invitation From An Elderly German Woman To Accompany Her On A Trip To India And How This Led To Him Working In A Slum S...

When Jon Krakauer Reached The Summit Of Mt. Everest In The Early Afternoon Of May 10, 1996, He Hadn't Slept In Fifty-seven Hours And Was Reeling From The Br...

This unique approach to Egyptian mythology takes readers on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths conne...

“A magnificent novel. Haunted by the tragic story and passion of its characters.”—Magazine Littéraire The first of the Havana quartet featuring Ins...

This Book, A Chronicle Of The Early Sixteenth Century Creation Of The Waldseemuller Map Offers Insight Into How Monks, Classicists, Merchants, And Other Con...

Lonely Planet's Experience Portugal travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. F...

In his most delightful foray into the wonders of Provençal life, Peter Mayle returns to France and puts behind him cholesterol worries, shopping by phone, ...

Need directions? Are you good at getting lost? Then GPS is just the technology you’ve dreamed of, and GPS For Dummies is what you need to help you make t...

"You've heard (and probably asked) this question a million times: 'Where did you go for dinner?'" A love letter to 150 Canadian restaurants, and the storie...

About the Author\CHARLES DYER (B.A., Washington Bible College; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) served for ten years as provost of Moody Bible ...

An exploration-both personal and penetrating-of a historically volatile region that is once again at a critical global crossroads and holds profound revelat...

"Look for me there," news legend Tim Russert would tell his son, Luke, when confirming a pickup spot at an airport, sporting event, or rock concert. After...

this Essential Language Guide Presents The Traveler With The Vocabulary And Phrases Necessary To Communicate In Swahili, The Most Widely Spoken African Lang...

For years, serious naturalists have treasured their copies of Francis Harper's naturalist's edition of The Travels of William Bartram as the definitive ver...

Marvel at elegant architecture, explore stunning Alpine countryside, and get to know a unique culture: with Rick Steves on your side, Austria's top cities...

A true story of food, Paris, and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Publishers Weekly When the author, an American journalist and software executive wo...

"In many ways, I was an independent woman," writes Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Alice Steinbach. “For years I’d made my own choices, paid my own bills...

The memoir of a young diplomat’s wife who must reinvent her dream of living in Paris—one dish at a timeWhen journalist Ann Mah’s diplomat husband is given ...

The author of Don't Know Much about History examines the amusing perceptions that people historically have had about the world and the universe, with a look...

An Architectural And Cultural History Looks At The Excitement And Politics Involved In The Building Of The Empire State Building, The Technological Breakthr...

Quirks of timing feature in this romantic novel about family connections, second chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period, Hadley and O...

This Is A Journey Through America's Premier Wine-producing Region. From The People Who Grow The Grapes And Create The Wine, To The Variety Of Winery Archite...

"Daniel Tudor covers all the important issues, yet does not simply tell the more familiar stories, but looks deeper and wider to give the full story of Kore...

**The National Bestseller**From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu, a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska...

A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching wa...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER * USA TODAY! BESTSELLER In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, a young woman chr...

He played in casinos around the world with a plan to make himself richer than anyone could possibly imagine -- but it would nearly cost him his life. Semyo...

Rooted in tribal customs and cultural traditions from around the world, making string figures is an ancient pastime that continues to charm people of all ag...

This bestselling bilingual Swahili dictionary is the also most comprehensive available, with over 35,000 entries that cover the modern vocabulary of politi...

Blue Jays SynopsisTest Your Toronto Blue Jays Knowledge!The Ultimate Toronto Blue Jays Trivia Book is a staple for anyone who loves baseball, sports trivia,...

A new collection of essays from the #1 New York Times bestselling author who has been called "the preeminent humorist of his generation" (Entertainment Wee...