Travel

A great lady traveller's best known work Isabella Bird was born in 1831 in Cheshire, England became one of a distinguished group of female travellers famous in the nineteenth century-a time when it was considered that a lady's place should be confined to the...

This volume provides a navigational guide to the southern Irish coast.Author: Graham SwansonPublisher: ImrayPublished: 06/01/2005Pages: 167Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.42w x 0.42dISBN: 9780852887585This title is not returnableThis title is only available via back order

Award-winning photographer Craig Varjabedian has spent decades photographing the many moods of the magnificent and ever-changing landscape of New Mexico's White Sands National Monument. His photographs reveal snow-white dunes of gypsum, striking landforms, storms and stillness, panoramic vistas and breathtaking sunsets, intricate wind-blown patterns...

Completely revised and updated with enhanced readability, James A. Bier's Reference Map of Oceania is the most comprehensive Pacific map in existence. Its main map and 52 inset maps of all major parts of the region provide a wealth of information in one source....

Critically acclaimed author Tom Miller reveals the making and marketing of one Panama hat, from the straw fields of Ecuador's coastal lowland to a hat shop in Southern California. Along the way, the hat becomes a literary device allowing Miller to give us his...

Celebrated Upstate New York author Chuck D'Imperio takes readers on a unique tour of some of the most fascinating and little-known historic homes across the state. From the stunning neoclassical mansion of the Clarke family tucked away on a hill in Cooperstown to the...

Upstate New York is the birthplace of many of America's favorite foods. The chicken wing was born in a bar in Buffalo, the potato chip originated in the kitchen of a glitzy Saratoga Springs hotel, the salt potato got its start along the marshy...

Throughout his career as a photographer, writer and conservationist, Paul Schaefer has been the Adirondack's leading spokesperson and the driving force behind negotiating New York State's forever wild laws. In this autobiography, Schaefer recalls life in the mountains.Author: Paul SchaeferPublisher: Syracuse University PressPublished: 11/01/1993Pages:...

The Great Lakes Basin is the largest surface freshwater system on Earth. The more than 30,000 islands dotted throughout the basin provide some of the best ways to enjoy the Great Lakes. While the vast majority of these islands can only be reached by...

An insider's guide to one of the world's greatest fisheries "Fishing Key West is filled with local knowledge, tips, and techniques. Novice anglers will learn skills that they can use, and experienced anglers should add it to their tool box. The book is an...

The most important hatches and recommended patterns, along with key fishing techniques and the best times of year to fish thereInterviews with a stunning collection of Yellowstone Park veterans in the know, including fly shop owners Bob Jacklin, Craig Mathews, John Juracek, Richard Parks,...

Features . . .Mothman The Grafton Monster The Wampus Cat White Things Other bizarre creatures, including Bigfoot, lizard people, and out-of-place panthersAuthor: Rosemary Ellen GuileyPublisher: Stackpole BooksPublished: 03/01/2012Pages: 139Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.19h x 5.56w x 0.42dISBN: 9780811710282About the AuthorRosemary Ellen Guiley lives in...

"Julie Weston's book could have been subtitled Growing Up in America-against a background of poison from one of the most notorious mining operations in the world. Weston's insights are unforgettable; her writing is wonderful." - Mary Clearman Blew, author of All but the Waltz...

For many visitors, traveling to Thailand means one thing: enjoying the delicious street food. In Thailand's Best Street Food, freelance writer and food blogger Chawadee Nualkhair details everything that visitors need to know to track down the most delectable dishes--no matter where they are...

Making Out in Tagalog is your indispensable guide to contemporary Tagalog language (Filipino) as it's really spoken on the streets of Manila. This best-selling Tagalog phrase book is the perfect introduction to everyday interactions in The Philippines and includes colorful slang that'll help rev...

"In this splendid book a gifted observer and a terrific idea have come together in a real love match. In 1990, a century after the census bureau's famous observation of the frontier's imminent end, Dayton Duncan set out in an aging GMC Suburban to...

More than two hundred years later, the "voyage of discovery"--with its outsized characters, geographic marvels, and wondrous moments of adventure and mystery--continues to draw us along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Stephenie Ambrose Tubbs first fell under the trail's spell at sixteen and has...

Vividly evoking the sights, sounds, and smells of the Holy Land, this book by N. T. Wright is ideal for both individual and group study by any readers who have embarked on the spiritual journey of the Christian life. Wright explores all the sites...

The China Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map of China is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one...

National Geographic's Decorator style map of the United States features rich, attractive color fills that bring any room or classroom to life. The map clearly highlights the differences in the urban and physical geography of each state, and national parks are outlined with eye-catching...