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The Phantom Atlas

The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

Discover the mysteries within ancient maps — Where exploration and mythology meetThis richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique maps that are all in some way a little too good to be true.Mysteries within ancient maps: The Phantom Atlas is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It's a world of ghost islands ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

Discover the mysteries within ancient maps — Where exploration and mythology meetThis richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique maps that are all in some way a little too good to be true.Mysteries within ancient maps: The Phantom Atlas is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It's a world of ghost islands
... Read more
Ottawa Then and Now

by Dr Sharon Hamilton ...

Series series Then and Now
Ottawa Then and Now invites you to discover the history of Canada’s capital city, showcasing over 70 archival images poignantly contrasted with photographs of the same sites today.Published bilingually in English and French, learn about the history of Ottawa: its political landmarks, cultural heritage and sites of natural beauty.Sites include the Rideau Canal, which in winter becomes the world’s ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Ottawa Then and Now invites you to discover the history of Canada’s capital city, showcasing over 70 archival images poignantly contrasted with photographs of the same sites today.Published bilingually in English and French, learn about the history of Ottawa: its political landmarks, cultural heritage and sites of natural beauty.Sites include the Rideau Canal, which in winter becomes the world’s
... Read more
Empreinte

by Guillaume Beaudoin ...

Voyager, rencontrer, réfléchir, prendre action. Au cours des dernières années, le directeur photo Guillaume Beaudoin a parcouru plus d’une soixantaine de pays pour y prendre des clichés aériens, terrestres et sous-marins d’une grande sensibilité. Périple en voilier-stop dans les îles du Pacifique Sud, mission avec le Ocean Cleanup et découverte des derniers peuples nomades d’Afrique et d’Asie : ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Voyager, rencontrer, réfléchir, prendre action. Au cours des dernières années, le directeur photo Guillaume Beaudoin a parcouru plus d’une soixantaine de pays pour y prendre des clichés aériens, terrestres et sous-marins d’une grande sensibilité. Périple en voilier-stop dans les îles du Pacifique Sud, mission avec le Ocean Cleanup et découverte des derniers peuples nomades d’Afrique et d’Asie :
... Read more
The Native Mexican Kitchen

A Journey into Cuisine, Culture, and Mezcal

by Rachel Glueck, Noel Morales ...

**WINNER of the 2020 US Gourmand Award for Food Heritage!A Deep Dive into the Complex and Vibrant Native Culture that is the Bedrock of Mexican Cuisine, with Over One Hundred Recipes, Including Moles, Pozoles, Chiles en Nogada, and More**Mexican cuisine is ubiquitous in the American dining scene, yet it remains far removed from its roots. The Native Mexican Kitchen is an homage to the indigenous ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

**WINNER of the 2020 US Gourmand Award for Food Heritage!A Deep Dive into the Complex and Vibrant Native Culture that is the Bedrock of Mexican Cuisine, with Over One Hundred Recipes, Including Moles, Pozoles, Chiles en Nogada, and More**Mexican cuisine is ubiquitous in the American dining scene, yet it remains far removed from its roots. The Native Mexican Kitchen is an homage to the indigenous
... Read more
Humans

by Brandon Stanton ...

**The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller"Just when we need it, Humans reminds us what it means to be human . . . one of the most influential art projects of the decade.” —Washington Post**Brandon Stanton’s new book, Humans—his most moving and compelling book to date—shows us the world.Brandon Stanton created Humans of New York in 2010. What began as a photographic census of life in New York City ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

**The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller"Just when we need it, Humans reminds us what it means to be human . . . one of the most influential art projects of the decade.” —Washington Post**Brandon Stanton’s new book, Humans—his most moving and compelling book to date—shows us the world.Brandon Stanton created Humans of New York in 2010. What began as a photographic census of life in New York City
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Great Adventures

by Lonely Planet ...

Series series Lonely Planet
This beautiful hardback takes the reader on 75 of the most amazing adventures on the planet. From the ultimate challenge of climbing Mount Everest to less strenuous but equally inspiring experiences like kayaking with orcas in Canada and cycling Vietnam's backroads, this is the definitive companion to the world's most spectacular adventures.With stunning photographs, sumptuous descriptions and ... Read more

$20.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This beautiful hardback takes the reader on 75 of the most amazing adventures on the planet. From the ultimate challenge of climbing Mount Everest to less strenuous but equally inspiring experiences like kayaking with orcas in Canada and cycling Vietnam's backroads, this is the definitive companion to the world's most spectacular adventures.With stunning photographs, sumptuous descriptions and
... Read more
Round Ireland in Low Gear

by Eric Newby ...

'You've had some pretty crazy ideas in your life, Newby, but this is the craziest.' Grandmother Wanda Newby was exasperated after continuous rain, snow, and gales that knocked from her bike. Twice.To avoid other tourists, Eric Newby had decided that the depths of winter would be the very best time to explore Ireland by mountain bike. More astonishing still, he managed to persuade Wanda, his long ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

'You've had some pretty crazy ideas in your life, Newby, but this is the craziest.' Grandmother Wanda Newby was exasperated after continuous rain, snow, and gales that knocked from her bike. Twice.To avoid other tourists, Eric Newby had decided that the depths of winter would be the very best time to explore Ireland by mountain bike. More astonishing still, he managed to persuade Wanda, his long
... Read more
Portrait Photography: Learn to Shoot Portraits That Make You Look Like a Model in a Few Easy Steps!

by Joseph Scolden ...

Discover The Methods To Taking Absolutely Stunning PortraitsPortraits are probably one of the most sought after and most treasured photos we can have made of ourselves. If you look on the Internet you will see thousands upon thousands of people taking selfie and other photos of themselves with their cell phones, tablets and cameras. They will take these photos and post them on Twitter, Facebook, ... Read more

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Discover The Methods To Taking Absolutely Stunning PortraitsPortraits are probably one of the most sought after and most treasured photos we can have made of ourselves. If you look on the Internet you will see thousands upon thousands of people taking selfie and other photos of themselves with their cell phones, tablets and cameras. They will take these photos and post them on Twitter, Facebook,
... Read more
Photoshop - Stupid. Simple. Photoshop: A Noobie's Guide to Using Photoshop TODAY

by Joseph Scolden ...

Learn the Essentials That Will Get You Started Using PhotoshopIs Photoshop confusing you?Are you interested in learning Photoshop but you don’t know where to start?Do you need a guide that will simplify Photoshop and teach you how to use it?If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, you MUST buy this book. This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started with Adobe ... Read more

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Learn the Essentials That Will Get You Started Using PhotoshopIs Photoshop confusing you?Are you interested in learning Photoshop but you don’t know where to start?Do you need a guide that will simplify Photoshop and teach you how to use it?If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, you MUST buy this book. This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started with Adobe
... Read more
The Sky Atlas

The Greatest Maps, Myths, and Discoveries of the Universe

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography—a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books—as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities.This is ... Read more

$22.39 CAD

The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography—a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books—as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities.This is
... Read more
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing

Live Life the Italian Way with Dolce Far Niente

by Sophie Minchilli ...

It’s time to embrace the Italian way of life…The Sweetness of Doing Nothing explores the southern Italian philosophy of Dolce Far Niente to help you find pleasure in the everyday.How often do you focus on being in the moment, doing nothing? Whether it’s sitting outside at a cafe watching the world go by, whiling away the hours with your loved ones sipping a glass of wine or being immersed in ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

It’s time to embrace the Italian way of life…The Sweetness of Doing Nothing explores the southern Italian philosophy of Dolce Far Niente to help you find pleasure in the everyday.How often do you focus on being in the moment, doing nothing? Whether it’s sitting outside at a cafe watching the world go by, whiling away the hours with your loved ones sipping a glass of wine or being immersed in
... Read more
A Peek at the Remarkable Camino de Santiago

A Photo Journey

by Jane V. Blanchard ...

Series Book 4 - Woman On Her Way
See how remarkable the Camino de Santiago is with this FREE photo journey.This 130+ photo journey illustrates the phenomenal appeal of the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain. By mixing pictures of the majestic Pyrenees, the high plains of Spain, and the Galician hills with those of architecture, people, and the Spanish culture you get a peek at this remarkable trail ... Read more

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See how remarkable the Camino de Santiago is with this FREE photo journey.This 130+ photo journey illustrates the phenomenal appeal of the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain. By mixing pictures of the majestic Pyrenees, the high plains of Spain, and the Galician hills with those of architecture, people, and the Spanish culture you get a peek at this remarkable trail
... Read more
A Year in Paris

Season by Season in the City of Light

by John Baxter ...

A NEW YORK TIMES "SUMMER READING" PICK!From the incomparable John Baxter, award-winning author of the bestselling The Most Beautiful Walk in the World, a sumptuous and definitive portrait of Paris through the seasons, highlighting the unique tastes, sights, and changing personality of the city in spring, summer, fall, and winter.When the common people of France revolted in 1789, one of the first ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A NEW YORK TIMES "SUMMER READING" PICK!From the incomparable John Baxter, award-winning author of the bestselling The Most Beautiful Walk in the World, a sumptuous and definitive portrait of Paris through the seasons, highlighting the unique tastes, sights, and changing personality of the city in spring, summer, fall, and winter.When the common people of France revolted in 1789, one of the first
... Read more
Pigs of Paradise

The Story of the World-Famous Swimming Pigs

by T. R. Todd ...

“The Bahamas are famous for sun, sand—and swimming pigs.” —National GeographicIn the middle of paradise, with billionaires and celebrities for neighbors, is an island populated only by swimming pigs. For decades, this archipelago of 365 islands would remain largely unknown to the world. It would not be a ruthless pirate, pioneering loyalists, a notorious drug kingpin, or the infamous Fyre Festival ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

“The Bahamas are famous for sun, sand—and swimming pigs.” —National GeographicIn the middle of paradise, with billionaires and celebrities for neighbors, is an island populated only by swimming pigs. For decades, this archipelago of 365 islands would remain largely unknown to the world. It would not be a ruthless pirate, pioneering loyalists, a notorious drug kingpin, or the infamous Fyre Festival
... Read more
A Small Place in Italy

by Eric Newby ...

This book is a lush and beautiful memoir of a very special house and a superb recreation of a bygone era.In 1967, veteran travel writer Eric Newby and his heroic wife Wanda fulfiled their dream of a return to life in the Italian hills where they first met during World War II. But this fulfilment would not come easy. The dream materialised in the form of I Castagni ('The Chestnuts'), a small, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

This book is a lush and beautiful memoir of a very special house and a superb recreation of a bygone era.In 1967, veteran travel writer Eric Newby and his heroic wife Wanda fulfiled their dream of a return to life in the Italian hills where they first met during World War II. But this fulfilment would not come easy. The dream materialised in the form of I Castagni ('The Chestnuts'), a small,
... Read more
Oxford

by Jan Morris ...

'Few cities,' Jan Morris observes, 'have been much more loved, loathed, and celebrated.' This book has become a classic account of the character, history, mores, buildings, climate, and people of one of Britain's most fascinating cities. 'A book of outstanding excellence, with a sweep of knowledge and a distinction of style such as I have never before encountered in a work of this sort ... ... Read more

$7.09 CAD

'Few cities,' Jan Morris observes, 'have been much more loved, loathed, and celebrated.' This book has become a classic account of the character, history, mores, buildings, climate, and people of one of Britain's most fascinating cities. 'A book of outstanding excellence, with a sweep of knowledge and a distinction of style such as I have never before encountered in a work of this sort ...
... Read more
Experience Angkor Wat (Illustrated)

by Charles River Editors ...

*Explore Angkor Wat - Includes dozens of images of its architecture, reliefs, and more!*Includes an introduction to the history of the Khmer and the Sanskrit epics which inspired Angkor WatHinduism is one of the worlds great religions, dominating the Indian subcontinent for most of the last millennium, and its largest temple is an unbelievably magnificent structure located in Angkor, Cambodia ... Read more

$4.11 CAD

*Explore Angkor Wat - Includes dozens of images of its architecture, reliefs, and more!*Includes an introduction to the history of the Khmer and the Sanskrit epics which inspired Angkor WatHinduism is one of the worlds great religions, dominating the Indian subcontinent for most of the last millennium, and its largest temple is an unbelievably magnificent structure located in Angkor, Cambodia
... Read more
Mon année à l’étranger : récit de slow travel

by Jean-Michel Dufaux ...

Jean-Michel Dufaux est la figure de proue du voyage au Québec. En 2018, à l’aube de la cinquantaine, il a mis sa vie sur pause pour parcourir le monde pendant un an. Cette fois-ci, le globe-trotteur aguerri partait dans un tout nouvel état d’esprit. Son objectif : visiter moins de destinations et s’y poser plus longtemps, de manière à réellement s’imprégner de l’essence des lieux. En d’autres mots ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Jean-Michel Dufaux est la figure de proue du voyage au Québec. En 2018, à l’aube de la cinquantaine, il a mis sa vie sur pause pour parcourir le monde pendant un an. Cette fois-ci, le globe-trotteur aguerri partait dans un tout nouvel état d’esprit. Son objectif : visiter moins de destinations et s’y poser plus longtemps, de manière à réellement s’imprégner de l’essence des lieux. En d’autres mots
... Read more
Great Glasgow Stories

by John Burrowes ...

Few cities in the world abound with so many extraordinary stories as Glasgow. The city has been the silent witness to some of the most significant events of the past century, from major triumphs to cataclysmic calamities, and the best of these anecdotes are compiled here to form this unique collection.Amongst the notable events revisited are the launching of the Queen Mary, which captivated the ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Few cities in the world abound with so many extraordinary stories as Glasgow. The city has been the silent witness to some of the most significant events of the past century, from major triumphs to cataclysmic calamities, and the best of these anecdotes are compiled here to form this unique collection.Amongst the notable events revisited are the launching of the Queen Mary, which captivated the
... Read more
Van Life

Your Home on the Road

by Foster Huntington ...

With hundreds of funky vehicles, awe-inspiring landscapes, and cleverly designed interiors in tiny spaces, Van Life is perfect for anyone who dreams about living on the open road.More and more people of all generations--from millennials to baby boomers--are taking a break from conventional life for the freedom, tranquility, and adventure of being on the road and living in a converted vintage truck ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

With hundreds of funky vehicles, awe-inspiring landscapes, and cleverly designed interiors in tiny spaces, Van Life is perfect for anyone who dreams about living on the open road.More and more people of all generations--from millennials to baby boomers--are taking a break from conventional life for the freedom, tranquility, and adventure of being on the road and living in a converted vintage truck
... Read more
Slowly Down the Ganges

by Eric Newby ...

‘Slowly Down the Ganges’ is seen as a vintage Newby masterpiece, alongside ‘A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush’ and ‘Love and War in the Apennines’. Told with Newby's self-deprecating humour and wry attention to detail, this is a classic of the genre and a window into an enchanting piece of history.On his forty-forth birthday, Eric Newby sets out on an incredible journey: to travel the 1,200-mile ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

‘Slowly Down the Ganges’ is seen as a vintage Newby masterpiece, alongside ‘A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush’ and ‘Love and War in the Apennines’. Told with Newby's self-deprecating humour and wry attention to detail, this is a classic of the genre and a window into an enchanting piece of history.On his forty-forth birthday, Eric Newby sets out on an incredible journey: to travel the 1,200-mile
... Read more
My Scotland

by Val McDermid ...

'I love stories. My life has been book-ended and bookmarked by hearing them, reading them and telling them. In my mind's eye, I can see where each of these stories unfolds . . .'__________In MY SCOTLAND, Sunday Times bestselling author Val McDermid takes readers to the landscapes she has known all her life, and the places where her stories and characters reside.Accompanied by over 100 stunning ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

'I love stories. My life has been book-ended and bookmarked by hearing them, reading them and telling them. In my mind's eye, I can see where each of these stories unfolds . . .'__________In MY SCOTLAND, Sunday Times bestselling author Val McDermid takes readers to the landscapes she has known all her life, and the places where her stories and characters reside.Accompanied by over 100 stunning
... Read more
Something Wholesale

by Eric Newby ...

Veteran travel writer Eric Newby has a massive following and is cherished as the forefather of the modern comic travel book. However, less known are his adventures during the years he spent as an apprentice and commercial buyer in the improbable trade of women's fashion.From his repatriation as a prisoner of war in 1945 to his writing of the bestselling ‘A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush’ in 1956, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Veteran travel writer Eric Newby has a massive following and is cherished as the forefather of the modern comic travel book. However, less known are his adventures during the years he spent as an apprentice and commercial buyer in the improbable trade of women's fashion.From his repatriation as a prisoner of war in 1945 to his writing of the bestselling ‘A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush’ in 1956,
... Read more
Photographing Maui: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them (The Photographer's Guide)

Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them

by Douglas Peebles ...

Series series The Photographer's Guide
This series provides invaluable advice by regional experts and master photographers on where to find the most stunning sites at their peak and how to shoot them.Voted over a dozen times as the best island in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Maui offers incredible opportunities for photographers at all levels of expertise. In this detailed guide, photographer Douglas ... Read more

$14.09 CAD

This series provides invaluable advice by regional experts and master photographers on where to find the most stunning sites at their peak and how to shoot them.Voted over a dozen times as the best island in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Maui offers incredible opportunities for photographers at all levels of expertise. In this detailed guide, photographer Douglas
... Read more

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