It’s not just archaeological sites. The UNESCO World Heritage list also includes the wilds of the Serengeti, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America. These 851 exceptional places feature prominently in our travels.

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	The Past from Above  •  Georg Gerster ARCHAEOLOGY •  2007 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES Stunning aerial photographs of 250 archaeological sites, ranging from the temples at Karnak to the Great Wall of China, and from the Acropolis in Athens to Aztec palaces in Mexico. (WLD88, $39.95)
	Machu Picchu  •  Barry Brukoff  •  Pablo Neruda  •  Stephen Kessler CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 128 PAGES A handsomely produced celebration of the famed Inca site featuring photography by Barry Brukoff accompanied by a new translation of Neruda's epic poem. With 12 color, 4 bronzetone and 46 duotone photographs which communicate the mystery and intrigue of the site nestled in the cloud forest. (PRU43, $40.00)
	Angkor, Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire  •  Joe Ortner  •  Ian Mabbett  •  John Sanday ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 288 PAGES A striking collection of 240 photographs with accompanying essays on the architecture, history and meaning of Angkor. Handsomely produced and packaged in a slip case by the art publisher Abbeville. Joe Ortner (Where Every Breath is a Prayer) photographed 50 monuments of the Khmer Empire, including rooftop views, landscapes, and details of inscriptions and art. John Sanday, Director of the World Monuments Fund in Cambodia since 1989, Ian Mabbett, an authority on the Khmer empire and others contribute the context for the photographs. With black-and-white floor plans and antique watercolor illustrations. (CBD31, $95.00)
	Havana  •  Robert Polidori CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES Originally commissioned to accompany an article in the New Yorker, Polidori's gorgeously produced collection of large format photographs capture the crumbling splendor and dazzling colors of the city. (CBA57, $75.00)
	The First Emperor, China's Terracotta Army  •  Jane Portal HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 250 PAGES Richly illustrated and authoritative, this handsome book covers not just the magnificent archaeological site but also the culture, society and conquests of the Qin Dynasty, who unified China in 221 BCE. Editor Jane Portal, heads of the Chinse section at the Department of Asia at the British Museum is also curator of the accompanying exhibition. (CHN459, $40.00)
	Istanbul, City of a Hundred Names  •  Alex Webb  •  Orhan Pamuk CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 136 PAGES Webb illuminates the neighborhoods, diversity and confluence of cultures in contemporary Istanbul in this collection of 77 full-color photographs. (TKY148, $50.00)
	Pantanal, South America's Wetland Jewel  •  Russel Mittermeier  •  Theo Allofs NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 176 PAGES A sumptuously illustrated overview of the ecology, history, people and nature of the Pantanal, featuring 146 stunning color photographs. The book is divided into five chapters: People of the Pantanal, Wetlands, Grasslands, Forest, and Caiman. Produced in conjunction with Conservation International with contributions by Russell Mittermeier and others. (BZL51, $35.00)
	St. Petersburg, Architecture of the Tsars  •  Dmitri Shvidkovsky  •  Alexander Orloff ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 360 PAGES A handsome, oversize study of the buildings constructed during the reigns of the Russian tsars since Peter the Great. The book combines insightful text, excellent photography and a good balance between building exteriors and interiors. Organized chronologically, it covers the Baroque architecture of Peter the Great, Neoclassic splendor of Catherine the Great and Art Nouveau of Nicholas II. The author, Dmitri Shvidkovsky, is a member of the Russian Federation's Academy of Fine Arts. (RUS152, $95.00)
	Taj Mahal  •  M.C. Joshi  •  Jean-Louis Nou  •  Amina Okada ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1993 •  HARD COVER  • 231 PAGES An informative, photographic tribute to the great monument with accompanying essays on history, design and inscriptions by Amina Okada, curator of the Musee National des Arts Asiatiques Guimet in Paris, and M.C. Joshi of the Archaeological Survey of New Delhi. With 158 full-color photographs (including four magnificent foldout pictures) by the late Jean-Louis Nou (to whom the book is dedicated). Nou balances exterior and large-scale views with many detailed, close-up photographs of inscriptions, flora designs and sculpture. With a floor plan, quotations from the Koran and brief excerpts from travelers' accounts. (IDA108, $75.00)
	Yosemite in Time  •  Mark Klett  •  Rebecca Solnit NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 144 PAGES Juxtaposing classic images of the rock faces, waterfalls and monuments of Yosemite against modern photography, this beautifully produced book, featuring 60 sumptuous duotones, 15 modern color images by Mark Klett and six gatefolds, illuminates the history and iconic status of the park. With accompanying essays by Rebecca Solnit. (CAL219, $45.00)
	Ngorongoro  •  Reinhard Kunkel NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 336 PAGES Published in conjunction with Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority and with an introduction by the president of Tanzania, this handsome edition of Kunkel's 300 stunning photographs is a fitting tribute to the abundant wildlife of the region. Kunkel has been traveling and photographing in the region since 1973. (EAF165, $75.00)
	World Heritage Sites  •   MapLink MAP This full-color folded map of the world (1:40 million) highlights UNESCO World Heritage sites. (WLD112, $8.95)
	Giant Pandas In The Wild, Saving an Endangered Species  •  Lu Zhi NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 128 PAGES In this important new book, Dr. Lu Zhi offers an indepth portrait of the giant panda and international conservation efforts to protect the panda and its habitat in China. A researcher since 1985 and former coordinator of WWF's panda program in China, Dr. Zhi chronicles the social lives and population dynamics of 20 individuals in a number of reserves, both in text and photographs. With a foreword by Claude Martin, Director General of WWF-International, and excellent color photos by George Schaller and Lu Zhi. (CHN173, $35.00)

	Damascus, Hidden Treasures of the Old City  •  Brigid Keenan  •  Tim Beddow   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  A serious-minded, lavishly illustrated survey of the architecture, palaces, courtyards and people of Damascus. With 170 gorgeous full color photographs. (SYR07, $39.95)
	Solovki, The Story of Russia Told Through Its Most Remarkable Islands  •  Roy Robson   • HISTORY  •  A remarkable amount of Russian history has played out among these remote arctic islands in Russia's White Sea. Robeson traces the story of the Solovetski Archipelago from settlement by early monks, though its 17th-century expansion into one of the largest monasteries in the world and its 20th-century infamy as fortress and prison camp. (SIB41, $30.00)
	Disappearing World, 101 of the Earth's Most Extraordinary and Endangered Places  •  Alonzo Addison   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  The 101 sites, chosen by UNESCO special advisor Alonzo Addison, include all 30 on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Profiles of each site include photographs, text, timelines, maps and challenges to preservation. (CON43, $34.95)
	Sacred Earth, Places of Peace and Power  •  Martin Gray  •  Graham Hancock   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  Organized geographically, this coffee table survey of magical sites and sacred pilgrimages by National Geographic photographer Martin Gray takes in stone circles, sanctuaries, monasteries and shrines around the world. (WLD136, $35.00)
	The Ajanta Caves, Ancient Paintings of Buddhist India  •  Benoy Behl   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  A clear, beautifully photographed overview of the ancient murals and paintings of the life of Buddha carved into a hillside in western India. (IDA316, $34.95)
	The Treasures of Art, World Heritage Sites of UNESCO  •  Marco Cattaneo   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  (WLD140, $67.00)
	Lasting Light, 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography  •  Stephen Trimble   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A celebration of the canyon and its allure for great photographers, this book showcases work of prominent photographers over the last 125 years. The images are enhance by trimble's profiles with 21 contemporary artists. (USW508, $40.00)
	Nature Sanctuaries, UNESCO World Heritage Sites  •  Marco Cattaneo   • SCIENCE  •  (SCI226, $39.99)

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