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The Maine Coast presents 80 black-and-white photographs of rugged beauty and coastal havens through the lens of renowned photographer Michael Kahn. Key Features: Seascape Masterpieces: Kahn's stunning seascapes are expertly captured with a 1950s camera, showcasing the wild elegance of the Maine coast. Sailing Scenes: The photographs express the allure of pristine beaches, lighthouses,

Are there any genuinely wild places left in Britain and Ireland? That is the question that Macfarlane poses to himself as he embarks on a series of breathtaking journeys through some of the archipelago's most remarkable landscapes. Illustrated.

Discover one woman's solo journey from Land's End to Greece, embracing solitude, self-discovery, and resilience

**Good Housekeeping recommended '20 uplifting memoirs by remarkable women', June 2024**

**Wanderlust magazine best travel books of 2024**

'A lesson on how to live, how to heal, how to grow and how to fly' - Gordan Buchanan<

In the Artists Journey, follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous painters, and the journeys which inspired some of their greatest works.

Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous authors on the journeys which inspired their greatest works in this beautiful illustrated atlas.   Some truly remarkable works of literature have been inspired by writers spending time away from their typical surroundings. From epic road trips and arduous treks into remote territories to cultural tours and sojourns in the finest hotels

Nobody knows the city of light like Paris resident and travel writer John Baxter – and nobody is able to write about its culture quite so intriguingly. Let him guide you around the Paris you’ve always wanted to know. How was Ernest Hemingway received by the city he wrote so much about, and where did he rub shoulders with other literary greats? Are Parisian waiters really as rude as their reputat

A visit to Venice, a city with no cars, allows you to envision yourselfback in time several hundred years ago, with traces of the City ofCanals' storied history on display wherever you look. However, thefuture of Venice is uncertain due to rising sea levels and overtourism.During a rare moment when tourism lulled due to the pandemic,photographer Greg Miller took advantage of the Venice's quiet str

This visually stunning collection of iconic and historic subway, light rail, and streetcar maps from fifty of the world´s most exciting cities is a map- and transit-lover´s dream. Transport maps are some of the most frequently consulted and memorized navigation tools on earth. Millions use them daily to guide their journeys. Some have gained such familiarity they´re revered as design classics, hu

A pocket-sized edition of the best-selling Great Pubs of London, this book celebrates London's most significant and historic pubs. For centuries, the pub has been an essential part of London's cultural and social fabric. This book takes readers through the doors of 25 historically and architecturally significant London pubs. Through photographs specially commissioned for this project, readers can

Now available in a beautiful new edition, this book presents a meditative, arresting and dazzling collection of 240 black-and-white images of Japan, made over almost 30 years by the internationally renowned photographer Michael Kenna. A rocky coast along the Sea of Japan; an immense plain of rice fields in the snow; Mount Fuji towering over misty wooded hills; silent temples devoid of people but

“I did not go to Nicaragua intending to write a book, or, indeed, to write at all: but my encounter with the place affected me so deeply that in the end I had no choice.” So notes Salman Rushdie in his first work of nonfiction, a book as imaginative and meaningful as his acclaimed novels. In The Jaguar Smile, Rushdie paints a brilliantly sharp and haunting portrait of the people, the politics, the

Uniting National Geographic's incomparable photography with state-of-the-art cartographic technology, this re-imagined and completely updated visual atlas is a compelling and authoritative resource that will enthrall readers.       Updated for the first time since 2008, National Geographic's visual atlas of the world will delight and inspire history lovers, current

The Explorer’s Library combines the two New York Times bestselling guides from Atlas Obscura, packaged in a slipcase that evokes the timeless allure of travel. It is the perfect gift for the person who lets curiosity be their compass, who is alive to the world in all its possibilities.Atlas Obscura, is a “wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper” (New York Times) and a runaway New York

"Dokumentärfotografi när den är som bäst, med fötterna i det vardagliga men blicken fäst på de stora, övergripande strukturerna" – Dagens Nyheter

Moldavien är ett av Europas mest okända länder, därtill ett av de fattigaste. Det tidigare sovjetiska semesterparadiset ligger inklämt mellan Rumänien och Ukraina och landets bördiga jord försåg sovjetrepublikerna med frukt, grönsaker och

This rich, beautiful book takes readers from the mountains of Kashmir to a repurposed castle in the west of Ireland, as it tours the most magnificent sacred gardens in the world. Elements from religious gardens – from labyrinths and grottos to monastic herb gardens and geometrical patterns – have long been familiar in garden design, as has the tradition of seeking spiritual enlightenment through

Eat your way around the globe with this mouthwatering tour of the tastiest, most inventive, most diverse food on the planet. A region’s food is truly a window into its rich history and culture – nothing tells the story of a place so profoundly as the food it serves.   FoodiePlaces is a stunning, hand-illustrated guide for gastronomic adventurers intrigued by the rich cultural heritage behin

Let Secret Stockholm guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Stockholm guide book.