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Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition

An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders

by Joshua Foer, Ella Morton, Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura ...

Series series Atlas Obscura
**Discover wonder.“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”— New York Times**Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that shot to the top of bestseller lists when it was first published and changed the way we think about the world, expanding our sense of how strange and marvelous it really is.This second edition takes readers to ... Read more

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**Discover wonder.“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”— New York Times**Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that shot to the top of bestseller lists when it was first published and changed the way we think about the world, expanding our sense of how strange and marvelous it really is.This second edition takes readers to
... Read more
made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

by Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Read more

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“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
... Read more
Lonely Planet Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand

by David Eimer, Matt Blomberg, Austin Bush, Ben Engelbach, Karla Foronda, Thanh Ngoc, Bien Nguyen, Simon Oostveen, Zinara Rathnayake, Nick Ray, Daniel Robinson, Dave Stamboulis, Aydan Stuart, Diana Truong, Barbara Woolsey, Joshua Zukas ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand.Discover Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from feasting on a smorgasbord of dumplings, noodles and curry in Bangkok's Chinatown; to lazing in a hammock on Don ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand.Discover Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from feasting on a smorgasbord of dumplings, noodles and curry in Bangkok's Chinatown; to lazing in a hammock on Don
... Read more
Iberia

by James A. Michener ...

Spain is an immemorial land like no other, one that James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author and celebrated citizen of the world, came to love as his own. Iberia is Michener’s enduring nonfiction tribute to his cherished second home. In the fresh and vivid prose that is his trademark, he not only reveals the celebrated history of bullfighters and warrior kings, painters and processions ... Read more

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Spain is an immemorial land like no other, one that James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author and celebrated citizen of the world, came to love as his own. Iberia is Michener’s enduring nonfiction tribute to his cherished second home. In the fresh and vivid prose that is his trademark, he not only reveals the celebrated history of bullfighters and warrior kings, painters and processions
... Read more
Democratic Republic of the Congo

by Sean Rorison ...

New from Bradt, Democratic Republic of the Congo is the only dedicated, up-to-date, English-language guidebook to this thrilling African destination. Almost twice the size of the European Union, the continent’s second-largest country offers plenty for adventurous travellers to explore. The mighty River Congo rises in the south before winding along the Equator for nearly 5,000 km to reach the ... Read more

$29.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

New from Bradt, Democratic Republic of the Congo is the only dedicated, up-to-date, English-language guidebook to this thrilling African destination. Almost twice the size of the European Union, the continent’s second-largest country offers plenty for adventurous travellers to explore. The mighty River Congo rises in the south before winding along the Equator for nearly 5,000 km to reach the
... Read more
Le Guide des parents voyageurs

S'inspirer, s'informer, s'équiper – 0-12 ans

by Sophie Reis ...

Series series NON CLASSE
ÉDITION REVUE ET AUGMENTÉEQue ce soit dans le cadre d'un long périple ou d'une escapade de quelques jours, ce guide pratique vise à bien informer les parents voyageurs pour leur simplifier la vie avant le départ, en route, à destination et au retour. Tout y est !• Les avantages du voyage en famille• Des astuces pour planifier son voyage : billets d'avion, hébergement,documents et formalités, santé ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

ÉDITION REVUE ET AUGMENTÉEQue ce soit dans le cadre d'un long périple ou d'une escapade de quelques jours, ce guide pratique vise à bien informer les parents voyageurs pour leur simplifier la vie avant le départ, en route, à destination et au retour. Tout y est !• Les avantages du voyage en famille• Des astuces pour planifier son voyage : billets d'avion, hébergement,documents et formalités, santé
... Read more
This Way Up

When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters)

by Map Men ...

***AN INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER!**AUDIO BOOK NARRATED BY MARK COOPER-JONES AND JAY FOREMAN**An Audible Most Anticipated Listen!*The debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds, The Map Men!**Hello, we’re the Map Men and in the following pages, we’ve selected what we believe to be some of the very best wrong maps. Some of them are decades old, some are centuries ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

***AN INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER!**AUDIO BOOK NARRATED BY MARK COOPER-JONES AND JAY FOREMAN**An Audible Most Anticipated Listen!*The debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds, The Map Men!**Hello, we’re the Map Men and in the following pages, we’ve selected what we believe to be some of the very best wrong maps. Some of them are decades old, some are centuries
... Read more
Equatorial Guinea

by Oscar Scafidi ...

Unexplored Equatorial Guinea finally gets a guidebook! This one-time Spanish colony is one of the smallest countries in continental Africa, both in terms of size and population, and is ranked by the United Nations among the ten least visited countries in the world. From the oil-rich capital of Malabo on the volcanic island of Bioko, set out to explore the jungle interior via the Spanish colonial ... Read more

$13.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unexplored Equatorial Guinea finally gets a guidebook! This one-time Spanish colony is one of the smallest countries in continental Africa, both in terms of size and population, and is ranked by the United Nations among the ten least visited countries in the world. From the oil-rich capital of Malabo on the volcanic island of Bioko, set out to explore the jungle interior via the Spanish colonial
... Read more
The English Seaside in Victorian and Edwardian Times

by John Hannavy ...

Series Book 547 - Shire Library
A nostalgic celebration of the seaside holiday.From Bexhill to Bridlington, Westcliff to Whitley Bay, this introduction takes you through all the major and several minor resorts of England. Stunning, contemporary coloured holiday photographs are linked to selected written commentaries from Charles Dickens and many others.This unique book, ideal for early photography fans and those interested in ... Read more

$14.69 CAD

A nostalgic celebration of the seaside holiday.From Bexhill to Bridlington, Westcliff to Whitley Bay, this introduction takes you through all the major and several minor resorts of England. Stunning, contemporary coloured holiday photographs are linked to selected written commentaries from Charles Dickens and many others.This unique book, ideal for early photography fans and those interested in
... Read more
Lonely Planet Madagascar

by Anthony Ham ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's Madagascar is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spot chameleons and lemurs in national parks, haggle like a local in Antananarivo, and snorkel incredible coral reefs; get close to gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda; all with your trusted travel companion ... Read more

$20.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lonely Planet's Madagascar is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spot chameleons and lemurs in national parks, haggle like a local in Antananarivo, and snorkel incredible coral reefs; get close to gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda; all with your trusted travel companion
... Read more
Lonely Planet Vienna

by Catherine Le Nevez ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisherLonely Planet's Viennais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit lavish Schloss Schönbrunn, explore the masterpieces of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and get a bird's eye view of the Prater from the Riesenrad Ferris wheel - all with your trusted travel ... Read more

$18.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisherLonely Planet's Viennais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit lavish Schloss Schönbrunn, explore the masterpieces of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and get a bird's eye view of the Prater from the Riesenrad Ferris wheel - all with your trusted travel
... Read more
Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan

by Ashley Harrell ...

Series series Travel Guide
**Lonely Planet’**s Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Chill on Isla Mujeres, explore Tutum Ruins, and dive in Cozumel; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely P****lanet’s Cancun, Cozumel & ... Read more

$18.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

**Lonely Planet’**s Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Chill on Isla Mujeres, explore Tutum Ruins, and dive in Cozumel; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely P****lanet’s Cancun, Cozumel &
... Read more
What's the Difference?

by Editors of Mental Floss ...

Enlighten Up Already!Monet? Manet? Who can even tell the difference? Well, with the help of the newest mental_floss tome, you can! Want to learn how to tell egg rolls from spring rolls, nuclear bombs from dirty nuclear bombs, or even how to tell an idiot from a moron (there's a real scientific difference)? Piece of cake! Whether you're trying to impress your boss, your mother-in-law, attractive ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Enlighten Up Already!Monet? Manet? Who can even tell the difference? Well, with the help of the newest mental_floss tome, you can! Want to learn how to tell egg rolls from spring rolls, nuclear bombs from dirty nuclear bombs, or even how to tell an idiot from a moron (there's a real scientific difference)? Piece of cake! Whether you're trying to impress your boss, your mother-in-law, attractive
... Read more
Lonely Planet Rome

by Duncan Garwood, Abigail Blasi, Virginia DiGaetano, Benedetta Geddo ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Rome.Discover Rome's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from imagining the roar of the crowd at the Colosseum; to feasting on heavenly sliced pizza at Bonci Pizzarium, a revered takeaway; and stretching your legs in leafy Villa Borghese, Rome's ... Read more

$20.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Rome.Discover Rome's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from imagining the roar of the crowd at the Colosseum; to feasting on heavenly sliced pizza at Bonci Pizzarium, a revered takeaway; and stretching your legs in leafy Villa Borghese, Rome's
... Read more
Barbados

by Daniel Austin, Faeze Shad ...

With a year-round tropical climate and relaxed atmosphere, Barbados is the ideal Caribbean destination for some fun in the sun. This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt’s Barbados – still the only standalone travel guidebook to this Lesser Antilles island – offers extensive coverage of famous and lesser-known sights, from the glamorous celebrity-studded Platinum Coast to the wild, ... Read more

$15.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

With a year-round tropical climate and relaxed atmosphere, Barbados is the ideal Caribbean destination for some fun in the sun. This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt’s Barbados – still the only standalone travel guidebook to this Lesser Antilles island – offers extensive coverage of famous and lesser-known sights, from the glamorous celebrity-studded Platinum Coast to the wild,
... Read more
The Rough Guide to Central America On a Budget (Travel Guide eBook)

by Rough Guides ...

Series series Rough Guide to...
This new, fully updated edition of The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is the ultimate guide to the region, covering all seven Central American countries in depth with Rough Guides' unique tell-it-like-it-is style. Rough Guides' intrepid authors have climbed up Mayan monuments, braved chicken buses and hiked through jungle to give you advice on what to see, how to budget and when to ... Read more

$20.89 CAD

This new, fully updated edition of The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is the ultimate guide to the region, covering all seven Central American countries in depth with Rough Guides' unique tell-it-like-it-is style. Rough Guides' intrepid authors have climbed up Mayan monuments, braved chicken buses and hiked through jungle to give you advice on what to see, how to budget and when to
... Read more
Lonely Planet Pocket Mexico City

by Phillip Tang, Jennifer Fernández Solano ...

Series series Pocket Guide
Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Mexico City.This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from crackling through crispy tortillas at seafood hall Contramar; to venturing to the fascinating Museo Frida Kahlo; and riding a colorful trajinera ... Read more

$12.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Mexico City.This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from crackling through crispy tortillas at seafood hall Contramar; to venturing to the fascinating Museo Frida Kahlo; and riding a colorful trajinera
... Read more
Lonely Planet Mexico

by Lonely Planet, Joel Balsam, Jennifer Fernández Solano, John Hecht, Nellie Huang, Anna Kaminski, Liza Prado, Brendan Sainsbury, Regis St Louis, Paul Stafford, Iain Stewart, Phillip Tang ...

Series series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Mexico.Discover Mexico's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from market-hopping through the aromatic Mercado Municipal in San Cristóbal de las Casas; to hiking to the warm, bubbling Aguas Termales Rekowata hot springs from Creel; and swimming alongside ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Mexico.Discover Mexico's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from market-hopping through the aromatic Mercado Municipal in San Cristóbal de las Casas; to hiking to the warm, bubbling Aguas Termales Rekowata hot springs from Creel; and swimming alongside
... Read more
How to Retire in Colombia

by Les Johns ...

This book addresses all of the subjects that need to be considered by anyone intending to retire abroad. Continuous attention must be given to both physical and financial safety and security. Matters such as health, language, visas, income and pensions all have to be addressed. As much as possible should be done before making any irrevocable decision or final move to a new country. A brief look at ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book addresses all of the subjects that need to be considered by anyone intending to retire abroad. Continuous attention must be given to both physical and financial safety and security. Matters such as health, language, visas, income and pensions all have to be addressed. As much as possible should be done before making any irrevocable decision or final move to a new country. A brief look at
... Read more
Walking the Via Francigena Pilgrim Route - Part 4

Rome to Monte SantâAngelo, Bari, Brindisi and Santa Maria di Leuca

by The Reverend Sandy Brown, Nicole Bukaty ...

Journey from the Eternal City to Italy’s sun-drenched southern tip on the final stage of the legendary Via Francigena, where timeless towns, ancient pilgrimage roads, and sweeping coastlines lead you from Rome to Santa Maria di Leuca. Discover the heart of southern Italy as you traverse volcanic lakes, forested ridges, and olive-clad hills, following in the footsteps of pilgrims.Ideal for long ... Read more

$33.39 CAD

Journey from the Eternal City to Italy’s sun-drenched southern tip on the final stage of the legendary Via Francigena, where timeless towns, ancient pilgrimage roads, and sweeping coastlines lead you from Rome to Santa Maria di Leuca. Discover the heart of southern Italy as you traverse volcanic lakes, forested ridges, and olive-clad hills, following in the footsteps of pilgrims.Ideal for long
... Read more
The Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo

To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Irun or Oviedo

by Dave Whitson, Laura Perazzoli ...

Walk two of northern Spain’s most iconic pilgrimage routes, the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo, popular variants of the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela. The Camino del Norte stretches 820km (510 miles) along the scenic northern coastline, visiting historic cities such as Irun, San Sebastián, Bilbao, and Santander. The inland Camino Primitivo (221 miles) follows 355km from ... Read more

$33.39 CAD

Walk two of northern Spain’s most iconic pilgrimage routes, the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo, popular variants of the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela. The Camino del Norte stretches 820km (510 miles) along the scenic northern coastline, visiting historic cities such as Irun, San Sebastián, Bilbao, and Santander. The inland Camino Primitivo (221 miles) follows 355km from
... Read more
Bizarre London

Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises

by David Long ...

A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing stories of London.A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery, and murder, this is a perfect companion for anyone curious about London.It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing stories of London.A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery, and murder, this is a perfect companion for anyone curious about London.It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's
... Read more
Japan from A to Z

Mysteries of Everyday Life Explained

by James M. Vardaman, Michiko Sasaki Vardaman ...

This Japanese travel guide provides goes beyond the typical guidebook, revealing the underlying cultural and historical reasons for the behavior and attitudes of The Japanese.Authors Michiko and James Vardaman identify nearly three hundred aspects of Japanese culture, custom, and daily life that commonly frustrate, delight, or just plain stump non-Japanese. For each topic, they provide historical ... Read more

$9.89 CAD

This Japanese travel guide provides goes beyond the typical guidebook, revealing the underlying cultural and historical reasons for the behavior and attitudes of The Japanese.Authors Michiko and James Vardaman identify nearly three hundred aspects of Japanese culture, custom, and daily life that commonly frustrate, delight, or just plain stump non-Japanese. For each topic, they provide historical
... Read more
50 Great American Places

Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S.

by Brent D. Glass ...

A one-of-a-kind guide to fifty of the most important cultural and historic sites in the United States guaranteed to fascinate, educate, and entertain—selected and described by the former director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation’s history. Sharing ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

A one-of-a-kind guide to fifty of the most important cultural and historic sites in the United States guaranteed to fascinate, educate, and entertain—selected and described by the former director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation’s history. Sharing
... Read more

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