New Travel Books
New arrivals added to our Travel Books Collection in the last 7 days
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| A polar affair - Antarctica's forgotten hero and the secret lives of penguins |
A captivating blend of true adventure and natural history by one of today’s leading penguin experts and Antarctic explorers. George Murray Levick was the physician on Robert Falcon Scott’s tragic Antarctic expedition of 1910. Marooned for an Antarctic winter, Levick passed the time by becoming the first man to study penguins up close. His findings were so shocking to Victorian morals that they were quickly suppressed and seemingly lost to history. A century later, Lloyd Spencer Davis rediscovers |
Sep 23, 2019 |
| Barcelona - top sights, authentic experiences |
Lonely Planet's Best of Barcelona is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze in wonder at Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, stroll along La Rambla and the ancient streets of the Barri Gotic, and take your pick of tapas joints - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Barcelona and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Barcelona: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries |
Oct 4, 2019 |
| Best hikes Sedona - the greatest views, desert hikes, and forest strolls |
"Concise descriptions and detailed maps with 55 easy-to-follow trails, Best Hikes Sedona allows hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history. Best Hikes Sedona provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: Common and lesser-known hikes ; Full-color photos, maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS ; Insightful hike overviews, details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more."-- |
Sep 27, 2019 |
| Fodor's 2020 essential Ireland |
Ready to experience Ireland? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's Essential Ireland 2020 is part of the award-winning Fodor's Essential series recognized by Booklist as the "Best Travel Guide in 2019." This travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Ireland, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore Ireland's iconic coastal scenery, visit the Cliffs of Moher or the Ring of Kerry, or experience Ireland's thriving a |
Sep 18, 2019 |
| Fodor's essential Great Britain |
Provides information on British history and culture, and offers recommendations for lodging, restaurants, cultural attractions, shopping, and entertainment. |
Sep 30, 2019 |
| Fodor's essential India |
Covering such destinations as Delhi, Rajasthan, the Taj Mahal, and Mumbai, this Gold Guide to India contains full-color photos, detailed maps, and illustrated features to provide visitors with much-needed information. |
Sep 30, 2019 |
| Fodor's essential Japan |
Japan offers something for every traveler, with opportunities to try outstanding cuisine, experience nature, and immerse yourself in art, nightlife, and adventure. The country continues to draw visitors to experience its exquisite beauty. In stunning full-color, Fodor's Essential Japan illustrates the country's eternal draws, from ancient temples and gardens and the deliberate pace of the tea ceremony, to the dizzying, frenetic pulse of its high-tech cities. |
Sep 30, 2019 |
| Fodor's essential New Zealand |
Ready to experience New Zealand? The experts at Fodors are here to help. Fodor's Essential New Zealand travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of New Zealand, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore Auckland, bungee-jump in Queenstown, or visit The Lord of the Rings sights in Middle-earth, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out.This new edition has been fully-redesigned with a new layout and beautiful image |
Sep 30, 2019 |
| How to be a family - the year I dragged my kids around the world to find a new way to be together |
"What happens when one frustrated dad turns his kids' lives upside down in search of a new way to be a family? Dan Kois and his wife always did their best for their kids. Busy professionals living in the D.C. suburbs, they scheduled their children's time wisely, and when they weren't arguing over screen time, the Kois family--Dan, his wife Alia, and their two pre-teen daughters--could each be found searching for their own happiness. But aren't families supposed to achieve happiness together? In |
Sep 27, 2019 |
| Make the most of your time on Earth - the rough guide to the world. |
Rough Guides' bestselling inspirational coffee-table book draws upon the insider knowledge of in-the-know writers to share the 1000 ultimate travel experiences across the globe. Make the Most of your Time on Earth is a handpicked curation of personal recommendations, from retracing Odysseus's footsteps on Mljet and hippo-spotting in the Bijag©ds Islands, to wild camping on the Arabian Peninsula and defying gravity at China's Hanging Temple. It might even be something as simple as walking among H |
Oct 9, 2019 |
| Michelin Germany |
Discover picturesque Germany. Colorful maps, multiple walking and driving tours, trusted recommendations and Michelin's star-rating system for attractions make traveling fun. |
Sep 25, 2019 |
| Michelin Germany |
"The updated Michelin Green Guide Germany is your key to a well-organized trip in this country of remarkable scenery, dynamic cities and fascinating history. Lose yourself in the fairytale woods of the Black Forest. Stop for a stein of beer in Munich, some marzipan in Lübeck ,or a glass of wine along the Romantic Road. Cruise down the Rhine Valley, bike around Berlin, or drive through the Bavarian Alps. Michelin's celebrated star-rating system, color photos, respected maps and trusted advice ens |
Sep 26, 2019 |
| Normandy & Brittany - with Mont-Saint-Michel |
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Sep 27, 2019 |
| On the plain of snakes - a Mexican journey |
"Legendary travel writer Paul Theroux fearlessly drives the entire length of the US-Mexico border, then goes deep into the hinterland, on the back roads of Chiapas and Oaxaca, to uncover the rich, layered world behind today's brutal headlines."-- |
Oct 11, 2019 |
| Paris for food lovers |
Discover the coolest places to eat in the City of Light from the best market stalls, the tastiest and cheapest oysters, restaurants in alleys, bars in the cellar, and places serving 'nouvelle nouvelle cuisine'. Author Elin Unnes is at the cutting edge of Paris's food scene, and says, 'The new French chefs are not necessarily French. They are French-Japanese-Nordic. And it doesn't matter where they come from. The restaurants where they cook are often in the culturally unique eleventh arrondisemen |
Oct 4, 2019 |
| Rick Steves best of Spain |
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Sep 30, 2019 |
| Rome - top sights, authentic experiences |
Lonely Planet's Best of Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Imagine the roar of the crowds in the Colosseum, crane your neck at the Sistine Chapel, and sample every single flavour of pizza and gelato the city offers - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Rome and begin your journey now! |
Oct 4, 2019 |
| Thailand. |
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Sep 30, 2019 |
| The best American travel writing 2019 |
A collection of the best travel writing published in 2019, selected by Alexandra Fuller. |
Oct 3, 2019 |
| The road to San Donato - fathers, sons, and cycling across Italy |
"A first-person account of an Italian-American father and son who take two weeks to travel, by bicycle, to the small town in Italy, San Donato, from which their great-grandfather emigrated early in the 20th century. In San Donato they explore the role their ancestral village--and their family--played in protecting Jews during World War II. Illustrated with a 16-page photo insert and one map"-- |
Oct 10, 2019 |