Interest category: 2041 books
Sacred Journeys
Your Guide to the World's Most Transformative Spaces, Places, and Sites
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2019
A guide to 200 sacred, spirit-awakening, and restorative destinations—as well as inspiring quotes, key travel information, and special healing exercises to complete at each location—to start your journey to spiritual wellness.
There’s power in places! From Sedona, Lourdes, or even Tulum,...
by Magnus Renfrew
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2018
Hong Kong has the once in a generation opportunity to assert itself as the creative and cultural hub of Asia, and to rival the established centres of New York and London. In providing an angle unique to the city, Hong Kong could play a pivotal role in redefining the concept of a 'global' art world....
by iTravel
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2013
This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!
by Jennifer A. Garey
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2008
San Diego�s Naval Training Center (NTC) was commissioned on June 1, 1923, and for 70 years served as a young recruit�s introduction to a naval career, beginning with nine weeks of basic orientation and organization training (BOOT) camp. Originally consisting of 135 acres adjacent to San Diego Bay,...
by Johanna Wickman
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2016
Three army outposts built before and during the Civil War protected critical routes along the western trails at the North Platte River near what later became Casper. All had been abandoned by 1867, and their dramatic stories are mostly forgotten. The Post at Platte Bridge was a vital outpost on Albert...
by Amy Law
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2015
Constructed from 1929 to 1932 and opened to tourists and drivers the following year, Trail Ridge Road earned immediate inclusion among the scenic wonders of the world. The new path through the park followed the ancient trail across Tombstone Ridge and offered visitors breathtaking views and a privileged...
by Donna Hoberg
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2007
Beginning in the 1860s, the first vestiges of the resorts of Lake County appeared around the sparkling pools of the region�s many hot springs and upon the shores of Clear Lake. Lured by the supposed medicinal qualities of the water, people flocked to rustic campgrounds and cabins to �take the cure�...
World War I Army Training by San Francisco Bay
The Story of Camp Fremont
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2016
In 1917, Stanford University leased a portion of its land to allow the creation of Camp Fremont, headquartered in present-day Menlo Park. That brought the war into the Bay Area's backyard. Soldiers received a welcome reception, and locals embraced the potential economic opportunities. However, the...
by Rick Steves, Steve Smith
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2018
Hit France's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of France! Inside you'll find:
Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money
Short itineraries covering the best of Paris, Normandy, the Loire, Dordogne, Provence, the French Riviera,...
by Steve Jonas
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2015
Located in the southwestern region of Campania in southern Italy, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coastal towns are some of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. Sorrento is 60km south of Naples and Amalfi is 12km further along the Amalfi Coast. The stunning seaside landscape with deep gorges and...
by Shawn Middleton
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2015
If you are the type of traveller to sneak away from group tours to check out what’s down a little side-alley, or fancy booking a holiday to a place none of your friends have heard of before, then Montenegro should be your next destination. This tiny country in the Balkans has had its share...
by DK Travel
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in Milan and the Lakes, from the Duomo and Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan to Lake Como and Lake Garda. Nine easy-to-follow itineraries explore Milan and the Lakes' most interesting sights-from vibrant Milanese neighborhoods and well-curated...
Made in Italy
A Shopper's Guide to Italy's Best Artisanal Traditions, from Murano Glass to Ceramics, Jewelry, Leather Goods, and More
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2019
Richly painted maiolica ceramics from Tuscany. Supple Florentine leather. The cameos of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Parmigiano-Reggiano, the king of cheeses. Jaw-dropping glass from the island of Murano.
MADE IN ITALY takes you on a complete tour of the dazzling artisanal legacy of Italy,...
Made in France
A Shopper's Guide to France's Best Artisanal Traditions from Limoges Porcelain to Perfume, Pottery, Textiles, and More
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2019
Baccarat crystal. Limoges porcelain. Scented gloves and handmade Parisian umbrellas. The prized digestifs, Armagnac and Cognac.
Organized by region, with one chapter devoted to Paris, MADE IN FRANCE takes you on a complete tour of the dazzling artisanal legacy of France, uncovering off-the-beaten-path...