Here is a travelogue for those whose idea of a perfect vacation doesn't involve amusement parks and tourist traps, a guidebook for fans of horror a...

This is a stimulating and informative account of an Ottoman administrator's missions to the region in the mid-seventeenth century. Evliya Chelebi's...

In 1770 the young German scientist and explorer Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin embarked on a journey on behalf of the Russian Academy of Sciences and in th...

A breathtaking full-colour photography book celebrating the architectural splendour and cultural heritage of Winnipeg’s famed Exchange District, a ...

Newly retired baby zoomers Irene Butler and her husband Rck immerse themselves in the cultures across four continents for the same cost as being co...

Inspired by their work for the Centennial Olympic Games, Georgia's quiltmakers, under the auspices of the Georgia Quilt Project, have created vibra...

Rich in stories, the Crowsnest Pass region in the southern Rocky Mountains still bears evidence of its tragedies, and one monumental triumph--a rai...

Take a nostalgic tour of Tuckerton, New Jersey, a seaport town with history spanning back to the 1700s. Over 280 photos of black and white and hand...

A child's face, a forgotten scent, or a distinctive flavour engages memory and inspires longing. Ken Haigh brings us tantalizingly close to his own...

By the nineteenth century the ancient urban churchyards of Britain, burdened with gener­ations of dead, were unable to cope with rising numbers of ...

Vermont has long been acclaimed for its stunning natural beauty. It is no more apparent than during autumn when hues of red, orange, and yellow lea...

A must for anyone travelling abroad. As the first phrasebook ever to appear in a 'map' format, what better guided tour could there be through the e...

Art and especially architecture are often seen as the exclusive realm of formally trained experts. Award-winning architects Steven and Cathi House ...

This guidebook takes readers on a tour of the Academy, to experience no only its spectacular physical setting, but to gain a broader understanding ...

After living and gardening in the intense humidity of the equatorial region for twenty five years the author was free to seek again her earthly par...

After plans to live in Africa shatter, young journalist Laurie Sarkadi moves to the Subarctic city of Yellowknife seeking wilderness and adventure....

Visit historic Memphis, Tennessee, through 16 self-guided walking tours. From Riverwalk along the Mississippi River to Meeman-Shelby Forest State P...

This book shows how walking -- rather than driving -- San Francisco’s famous scenic route gives you an active, fun way to enjoy and fall in love wi...

The mountain fastness is close enough to feel powerful but not claustrophobic ... The lake has a gleaming, softening presence ... There is a serene...

Where did passports come from? Why did 1930s stewardesses carry wrenches? And how did teetotalers shape the modern vacation? Wanderlust answers the...

Written by one of the world's foremost wine and travel experts "Wanderlust Wining" is a fun delicious journey through many of America's finest wine...

An Atlantic Bestseller"A nature lover's delight." -- Chronicle HeraldNo one has done more to bring New Brunswick's waterfalls to popular attention ...

Who would have guessed that a small province could hold so many falls? Overall, New Brunswick is home to more than 1,000 waterfalls -- some remote,...

An Atlantic BestsellerNova Scotia is blessed with numerous must-see waterfalls, and this volume from self-described "waterfall addict" Benoit Lalon...