Eyewitness Travel Guide to London by DK Travel $24.95
"A new breed of guidebook filled with detailed computer-generated maps, cutaways and floor plans of historic buildings, over 1,000 color photographs, and up-to-the-minute recommendations of hotels, restaurants, and cafes in all price categories. "--Travel & Leisure
Following the Equator by Digireads.com $12.99
The classic travelogue of one of America's most famous authors, Mark Twain, "Following the Equator" was written when having fallen upon hard times financially, Twain found himself compelled to take a tour of the British Empire in 1895 and write about it. This is that account, published in 1897; it is a classic example of Twain's ever vigilant observational wit. He addresses such important and...
Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips by National Geographic $40.00
No one knows the world like National Geographic—and in this lavish volume, we reveal our picks for the world's most fabulous journeys, along with helpful information for readers who want to try them out. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world's most famous and lesser known sojourns. It...
The Worst Journey in the World: A Tale of Loss and Courage in Antarctica by The Narrative Press $29.95
The author, Apsley Cherry-Garrard, was 24 when he was chosen from among 8,000 volunteers to join Robert Falcon Scott on the scientific expedition that was, in part, a race with Amundsen to the South Pole. Scott did not return, and Cherry-Garrard was determined to honor the accomplishments of all who participated. But it is the courage and decency of the men that is the true tale here....
1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die by Workman Publishing Company $19.95
It's a traveler's life list, a guide, an inspiration, a memory book. Open it to check out where you've been, and where you should go next. What to see and what to do and what to show the kids. Where to eat and where to stay. And how to change your life. Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, here are 1,000 spectacular, compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places....
Lonely Planet France (Country Guide) by Lonely Planet $24.99
Lonely Planet FranceDiscover why the Eiffel Tower expands during Paris' high seasonTour the wild beaches and gin-clear waters of Corsica's Bouches de BonifacioPick up a bottle of locally made cider along Normandy's Route de CidreGet an Alpine adrenaline rush heli-skiing above ChamonixIn This Guide:Seven authors, 195 days of research, 157 maps, 105 glasses of wineNew color food chapter detailing...
Lonely Planet New Zealand (Country Guide) by Lonely Planet $25.99
Discover New ZealandGlimpse Mitre Peak through the mist on majestic Milford SoundHold your nose and dip your toes in a Rotorua thermal poolShelter from windy Wellington with the arts crowd in a low-lit lounge barEnjoy a hangi - but stop short of getting a moko - on a Maori cultural tourIn This Guide:Food & Drink chapter by Lauraine Jacobs, editor of award-winning Cuisine magazineYou asked, we...
Lonely Planet Paris (City Guide) by Lonely Planet $18.99
Lonely Planet ParisDiscover which iconic landmark, nicknamed 'the metal asparagus,' was almost torn down - and whyAssemble a gourmet picnic of bread, cheese and fruit at the open-air Marche BastilleUnwind as Parisians do with a stroll or a snooze at the Jardin du LuxembourgSample North Africa tajine and contemplate Moorish architecture at the Mosquee de ParisIn This GuideTwo authors, over 600...
The Moneychangers by Tutis Digital Publishing Pvt. Ltd. $20.34
Upton Sinclair, Jr. (September 20, 1878 – November 25, 1968), was a Pulitzer Prize-winning prolific American author who wrote over 90 books in many genres and was widely considered to be one of the best investigators advocating socialist views. He achieved considerable popularity in the first half of the 20th century, gaining particular fame for his 1906 muckraking novel The Jungle.
Lonely Planet China (Country Travel Guide) by Lonely Planet $31.99
Nobody knows China like Lonely Planet. Whether you want to sip cocktails in Shanghai, trek Tibet's holy Mt Kailash or contemplate history at Xu'an's Army of Terracotta Warriors, our 11th edition will guide you through the best of this jaw-dropping destination - and reveal more of it than any other guide.In This Guide:All-new color chapters feature treks, iconic sights and culinary...