Book One of the Travelers

DescriptionWere the Austronesians hapless travelers on fragile craft, drifted at the mercy of the waves to the far-flung islands of the Pacific? Or...

The phrase ``silk road`` evokes vivid scenes of merchants leading camel caravans across vast stretches to trade exotic goods in glittering Oriental...

Reducere. Award NameSpur AwardsAward categoryNonfiction-HistoricalA history of the famous cleft in the Rockies and an elegant plea for its preservation Liste...

Reducere. The first broad retrospective of August Kleinzahler's career, Sleeping It Ofƒ in Rapid City gathers poems from his major works along with a rich po...

DescriptionHow Enlightenment Europe rediscovered its identity by measuring itself against the great civilizations of AsiaDuring the long eighteenth...

Reducere. Attention Travelers: You Have found Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Spain So, you want to go to Spain? Congratulations You have come to the right pla...

Reducere. The period between the American Revolution and the middle nineteenth century dramatically changed New York State and the Iroquois. Upstate metropol...

Reducere. One of the last operating coal-burning steamships in the world, the S.S. Badger provides travelers and their automobiles with what is now the only ...

DescriptionExasperated by the small-minded tyranny of his hometown, Skyler Faralan travels to Southeast Asia with $500 and a death wish. After mont...

At times we may be called to be companions on a journey we would rather not take--the journey of a loved one toward the end of life. For those who ...

Travel to Costa Rica to enjoy white-water rafting, the pristine beaches of Guanacaste, vibrant San Jose, and the Nicoya Peninsula--with National Ge...

Reducere. Works is a collection, but also something new: it is a conversation between Maierhofer's early and contemporary writings that shares its title with...

Reducere. The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress is a travel book by American author Mark Twain published in 1869 which humorously chronicles wh...

A stunning and well-curated guidebook to Japan, packed with insider tips for design-minded travelers. Hello Sandwich Japan is for people who value ...

Is the Gulistan the most influential book in the Iranian world? In terms of prose, it is the model, which all writers of Persian seek to emulate. I...

Reducere. Texas has hill country? Who knew? Well, the Lonely Planet guide to Texas, which calls the Hill Country "rightfully one of the state's biggest touri...

Reducere. "Wachetecuma's personal account of her extraordinary spiritual odyssey provides insight for all of us who are travelers on the journey of understan...

With 100 recipes, this is the first book to explore the vibrant food culture of Macau--an east-meets-west melting pot of Chinese, Portuguese, Malay...

The iconic landmarks in America's national parks draw hundreds of millions of visitors every year, from Yosemite's famous Half Dome to Yellowstone'...

Reducere. DescriptionWhen you want to travel, you may reach for a phrase book.Let's be honest: How likely are you to roll out a French phrase when you need o...

Reducere. In this fourth book of reflections, you will listen to the stories and meet some of the people who have been a part of the story of one pastor who ...

Reducere. DescriptionAn elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Magic City. Famous for its tropical climate and vibrant nightlife, Miami has b...

Reducere. "My house in Seattle is across the street from an elementary school. A high fence blocks my view, but I'm close enough to overhear conversations. O...

Reducere. CAN A HUMAN BOY SAVE EARTH FROM AN ALIEN INVASION?Things are looking dire for Ben Archer.From his jail cell on an alien warship Ben watches, helple...

Reducere. BEN IS KIDNAPPED.Thirteen-year-old Ben Archer has decided to reveal his alien powers to the media. Not because he wants to, but because he thinks i...

Reducere. An old enemy has returned to Cahokia with vengeance in his heart. Will the empire's living god choose to save his city?A thousand years ago, the mi...

Everything you need for enjoying the sport of cycling, from finding your perfect bike to customizing your ride without spending a fortune, learning...

Reducere. Pleasure/keyf in the form of food, drink or drugs, is the subject of this book, which looks at how their consumption has played a key role in socia...

Forever Nomad is a comprehensive guide to world travel, for first time travelers, long-time nomads, and everyone in between. Learn all the tricks n...