Travel and holiday guides

Christopher Columbus needed a sponsor for a dangerous expedition but the King of Portugal wasn't interested.

The original college-dropout backpacker that started it allthis travelers classic is reissued here for the first time, and follows the adventures of Lee Meriwether in 1886 as he boards a steamer in Brooklyn and heads for Italyto travel Europe on two quarters a day.

In 1914, as Europe braces for an unfathomably deadly war, explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sets sail for Antarctica to do the impossible: traverse the continent.

While floating down on the ice-floe, in the midst of dirt and darkness, hungry and cold I wondered at myself that I could have learned, in a few short months, to have eaten such things, and submitted to such practices, as but few civilized persons have ever been called to endure.

This collection chronicles the fiction and non fiction classics by the greatest writers the world has ever known.

With the images of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict so dominant in our minds, walking for leisure is the one activity probably least associated with the West Bank region.

FOLLOWING THE DOUGHBOY FROM THE HOME FRONT TO THE WESTERN FRONTAND MAPPING THE MANY MEMORIALS BUILT IN HIS HONOR It has now been a century since World War I began, but America's role in this colossal struggle has been largely forgotten on both sides of the Atlantic.

Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue note sound of a steam engine whistle will revel in Charles McShanes amazingly detailed exploration of the inner workings of the classic steam engine.

"e;There's something about motorcycles, and the lure of freedom and the open road that they promise.

In Song of the Road, Tsarchen Losal Gyatso (1502-66), a tantric master of the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, weaves ecstatic poetry, song, and accounts of visionary experiences into a record of pilgrimage to central Tibet.

The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St James, is one of the world s most famous pilgrimage routes, but it s not just one route, it s many.

A guide to spoiling your fur baby with everything a dog could ever want!

When ten-year-old Michael Baughman moves to Hawaii with his parents, he is troubled and confused.

Thirty years ago, celebrated American writer Edward Hoagland, in his early fifties and already with a dozen acclaimed books under his belt, had a choice: a midlife crisis or a midlife adventure.

A unique view of Christian worship around the world (with free streaming video!

Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era.

Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era.

Before you plan your family's next vacation to Maines Acadia National Park, get some help from a travel professional and your kids!

What is it about lighthouses that make them bastions of spiritual activity?

Today, more and more people travel with their pets, taking their beloved four-legged friends everywhere.

This is a completely revised and expanded edition of the best-selling, comprehensive guide covering not only reasons to move to Maine but also what newcomers will find once they get here.

This book is a trip-oriented guide, with each entry focusing on a specific activity at a particular location.

In January 2003, after two terms as Governor of the State of Maine, Angus King hit the road.

Revealing England's most stunning caravan site locations, Cool Caravanning presents a handpicked selection of 60 great places to stay.

Women's London is the only guidebook that focuses on the women who have shaped London through the centuries and the legacy they have left behind.

London has some of the best cocktail bars in the world, from the luxurious and trendy to the quirky and classy.

Jewish London is the only travel guidebook that focuses on the sights, heritage and culture of London's historic and present Jewish community.

London and tea go together like jam and scones, and this lovely book takes a stylish look at the afternoon tea scene.

Secret Britain is an exploration of the fascinating and beautiful, yet more obscure and less-visited, corners of the country.

Here is the ultimate guide to 50 of the world's best marathons.

Applying the winning formula of London's Best Pubs to focus on riverside watering holes, this book shows the best that the capital has to offer along the Thames and the Grand Union Canal.

Walking London is the essential companion for any urban explorer-visitor or native-committed to discovering the true heart of one of the world's greatest capital cities.

Uncle John ropes, wrassles, and rides into the Lone Star State in this updated, king-sized grab-bag of all things Texas.

Experience New Jersey as you never have before, in this historical, hysterical guide to the Garden State.

From the beautiful coastline of Monterey to historic Fort Bragg to the spectacular scenery of Lake Tahoe, northern California has something for everyone.

From Dublin to Galway and Cork to Donegal, this is your complete guide to the Emerald Isle!

There's more to Florida than Orlando!

Orlando is the place for the ultimate family vacation, and The Everything Family Guide to the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, and Greater Orlando, 5th Edition is the only book you need to have the trip of a lifetime.

There are more timeshare options available now than ever before, from waterfront condominiums to luxury villas to hotel suites.

Mexico has become a popular family vacation destination, with resorts catering to parents and children of all ages.

If the thought of having your wedding ceremony two blocks away bores you, The Everything Destination Wedding Book is your complete resource to planning a perfect wedding miles awayall while sticking to a budget!

These exotic tales will spice up your spare moments.

Ever wonder what it would be like to play the same golf courses as celebrities such as Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Mark O'Meara, and even Babe Ruth?

From Turnberry to Tasmania is an invitation to travel with award-winning journalist John Steinbreder on a global golf trek.

Andalusien, Spaniens südlichste Region, verspricht Lebenslust und Sonne satt.

Ventura County is a scenic coastal county that lies just north of Los Angeles.

Santa Barbara is a captivating, inviting community that is located in a natural, beautiful setting along Californias Pacific coast.

Orange County lies along the coast in southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Sonoma County is 35 miles north of San Francisco on the Pacific coast.