Travel

From the bestselling author of Skyscrapers, the behind-the-scenes story of the most extraordinary building in the world: One World Trade Center. The new World Trade Center represents one of the most complex collaborations in human history. Nearly every state in the nation, a dozen...

Award-winning nature writer Jack Turner directs his attention to one of America's greatest natural treasures: the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In a series of essays, Turner explores this wonderland, venturing on twelve separate trips in all seasons using various modes of travel. He treks down...

From the author of The Ice Soldier, comes a real-life adventure among the fjords and icy mountains of Norway. Certain geographies speak to people. We are awed by mountains, challenged by the ocean, haunted by the bleakness of deserts. The effect of landscape on...

From the bestselling author of The Art of Travel comes a wittily intriguing exploration of the strange non-place that he believes is the imaginative center of our civilization. Given unprecedented access to one of the world's busiest airports as a "writer-in-residence," Alain de Botton...

The first complete guide to the dramatic environment, the wild inhabitants, and the human history of the enchanting Gal pagos Rocky, fragile, beautiful, strange--the Gal pagos archipelago is unlike any other place on earth. Its geology, its unique flora and fauna, and its striking...

Canada's Northern Territories are not just known for the Northern lights. They have several other sights and activities to offer, too. If you're the more adventurous type and would not mind the snow and ice, then come to the Northern Territories. But first, gather...

The archeological investigation of the Armory Street within the Lower Armory Grounds provides us with a broader view of both the Native American and early Armory occupation periods and yields further data to better understand the early history and prehistory of Harpers Ferry. A...

Advice on achieving a fulfilling old age from one of the bestselling authors of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . After being advised by his dentist to get tooth implants, Daniel Klein decides to stick with his dentures and...

In his witty, high-concept, high-colored flibook, Mr. Muratyan's thesis emerges playfully on every page: Vive la différence! -- The New York Times A beautiful gift book of a popular travel journal as told by a lover of Paris wandering through New York When Vahram...

"There is no travel writer working today in English who possesses such a remarkable combination of the observant and the lyric gifts--the most poetic of us all." -- Jan MorrisThe first book in Thubron's Russian trilogy AMONG THE RUSSIANS, called "superb" by the New...

I killed and buried my best friend today ...When authorities found Raffi Kodikian -- barely alive -- four days after he and his friend David Coughlin became lost in Rattlesnake Canyon, they made a grim and shocking discovery. Kodikian freely admitted that he had...

My name is Joaquin and I am a curious dog who loves to sniff out any adventure. On my vacation to Cape Cod in Massachusetts. I visited the beach, swam in the ocean and visited my family. I had a great time!Author: Joaquin The...

Overtourism explores a growing phenomenon in tourism that is currently creating tensions in both urban and rural tourist destinations worldwide. This volume proposes a framework for a series of possible solutions and management strategies for dealing with overtourism and the various negative impacts that...

What's it like covering East Asia as a foreign correspondent? In Spilling Ink, American journalist Jonathan Adams reveals the gritty reality of reporting from the world's most dynamic region. Lured by the biggest story of the twenty-first century - the Rise of China -...

While many of us tour archaeological and historical sites and then relegate this to our memories, H. Allenger has provided us with a fascinating account of the Mayan sites he has visited, giving us the lasting impressions these places imparted on him and informing...

On the Hunt in West Africa finds Bostonian Pat Spain, an inexperienced but enthusiastic traveler and wildlife biologist, on the first shoot of his new National Geographic TV series in Cameroon, the Congo, and the Central African Republic. He was told it would be...

A rescue dog leads a struggling financial advisor to the wealth he is looking for. Steve, a burnt out banker, has spent a lifetime advising others. He envisages his retirement as "the light at the end of the tunnel of responsibility". But instead of...

After spending 4 years and $14,000 traveling the United States, Anthony learned how to make the most of what they had on the road. They share their wisdom in this concise and insightful guide to uncover the amazing life and experiences that await you...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Atlantic Ocean. Vivid, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants,...

Let PopOut Chicago guide you around this wonderful city.Discover the 'Windy City' of Chicago with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable city map will ensure you don't miss a thing.- Includes two...