This book will take you on a journey to the most breathtaking natural spots on Earth.  The climatic conditions and the distinctive geological signs of almost every landscape on Earth combine to...

Discover the rich heritage of Russia's fortresses, palaces, cathedrals, museums, monasteries, and cities.  From start to finish, this is a book to savor, as you discover the true range and depth of...

Herein are new insights on some of the more well known sites such as  Beijing and Shanghai, as well as lesser known areas that are astounding in their natural beauty and cultural...

Americans love to eat and nothing could be finer than eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner in an American diner!  Here is the story of that tasty American original, from the early days...

In his first book dedicated to examining the regional roots of American barbecue, nationally known food commentator Mike Witzel gives readers an eye-opening, mouth-watering look at histories, techniques, side dishes, and historically...

A beautifully photographed historical look at Berlin....

Feats of architecture, the Puritans, the Boston Tea Party and hundreds of other key points in Boston's history are represented here both in words and in stunning full-color photography....

Axtel is a former VP of Worldwide Marketing for the Parker Pen company who has spent 30 years living and traveling abroad.  This book is aimed at anyone trying to be understood...

This book offers a guide to points of interest through the eyes of ghost hunters....

From the earliest European maps of the region to superb photography of its most famous sights, the book picks out images that best represent key moments in the development of Florida as...

A beautifully photographed historical look at Italy....

Lighthouses of America is a celebration of soaring brick towers, glittering lenses, steamships and windjammers, deadly storms and dramatic rescues, tough men and dedicated women--all of them a part...

Lighthouses of America is a celebration of soaring brick towers, glittering lenses, steamships and windjammers, deadly storms and dramatic rescues, tough men and dedicated women--all of them a part of America's rich...

This book tells the story of the Big Easy's ascent; its extraordinary people, great moments, and feats of architecture. From the earliest European maps of the region to superb photography of...

This book tells the story of the Big Apple's meteoric ascent; its people, great moments, and awe inspiring feats of architecture. ...

From its landscapes, industry and wildlife to its towns and cities, Ontario is rich in history, diverse in its peoples and has much to offer anyone living in, or visiting this magical...

The largest French speaking territory in the world, Quebec is also Canada's biggest province. Populated by the Algonquin, Iroquoian, and Inuit tribes 10,000 years before the arrival of the first Europeans,...

Journeys to sacred places or shrines undertaken as acts of religious veneration or penance have been a feature of religious observance from the earliest times.  Philip Carr-Gomm tells the stories of 50...

From the earliest maps of the area to superb photography of its most famous buildings, the book picks out images that best represent key points in the development of San Francisco as...

Celebrating America's favorite cityscapes, this series combines historic interest and contemporary beauty. Growth of the City features fascinating archival photographs contrasted with specially commissioned, full-color images of the same scene today. A...

Illustrated with original photographs and drawings, this collection of turn-of-the-century tales brings the spirit of the wild Northwest to life....

This collection of illustrated turn-of-the-century articles from Harper's Magazine form the text of this exciting look back at early New York City....

One hundred years ago, Florida was a wilderness of swamp and beach, dense forest and abundant wild game.  Undiscovered, except for a few pioneer sportsmen and hearty farmers and ranchers, the state...

From the wharves of Gloucester to the sugar maple groves of New Hampshire, from the orchards of Vermont to the bustle of downtown Boston, these volumes of collected articles - reproduced with...

Here are the stories of the courageous seafarers, tycoons, farmers, and hunters who built the midwest. With hundreds of original illustrations....

From the wharves of Gloucester to the sugar maple groves of New Hampshire, from the orchards of Vermont to the bustle of downtown Boston, these volumes of collected articles - reproduced with...

This thought-provoking history of cartography focuses on 100 key maps that changed human understanding of the world around us, changed the course of map-making itself, or directly influenced the path of history....

Nestled on the northern shore of Lake Ontario is Toronto, the largest city in Canada. "Hog Town" as it is sometimes known to its residents-is a densely and diversely populated city....

A sumptuous land, rich in diversity and culture, British Columbia is world renowned for its awe inspiring beauty, its multitude of flora and fauna and its many cosmopolitan cities and charming towns,...

This book tells the story of the city's ascent; its people, great moments, and architecture. Filled with evocative images and absorbing insight, this book presents three hundred years of excitement, evolution, and...