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Antarctica, The Global Warning

Antarctica, The Global Warning


by Sebastian Copeland | Mikhail Gorbachev | Leonardo di Caprio

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 206 PAGES

Copeland's atmospheric, full-page photographs of ice, mountains and sea are glorious -- and his argument that Antarctica is a barometer of climatic change is timely. (ANT255, $55.00)

Art and Nature, Three Centuries of Natural History Art from Around the World

Art and Nature, Three Centuries of Natural History Art from Around the World


by Judith Magee

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

Continent by continent, Magee draws on the superb collections of London's Natural History Museum to illustrate the art of nature through the centuries, including examples from John James Audubon and William Bartram. The section on Australasia, "Land of the Dreaming and Penal Colony," is particularly enlightening. (NAT234, $45.00)

Atlas of Exploration

Atlas of Exploration


by Oxford University Press

  • REFERENCE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

Bold modern maps, choice photographs and archival illustrations trace the history of exploration in this authoritative roundup of discovery. Experts, including Ann Savours (Antarctic) and John Ure (South America), provide lively commentary. (EXP63, $50.00)

Authentic Ecolodges

Authentic Ecolodges


by Hitesh Mehta

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 271 PAGES

Architect, environmental planner and photographer, Mehta showcases three dozen environmentally and socially friendly lodges from Kenya, South Africa and Namibia to China, Chile and Indonesia in this gorgeous oversized tribute. (CON59, $50.00)

The Bedside Book of Beasts

The Bedside Book of Beasts


by Graeme Gibson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 352 PAGES

Gibson brings together literary excerpts, paintings, drawings and essays for this marvelously addictive, terrifically illustrated bestiary. With full-color paintings and excerpts from the likes of Charles Darwin, Peter Matthiessen, Barry Lopez and Edgar Allan Poe. Avian enthusiasts will also enjoy The Bedside Book of Birds (BRD31, $37.50). (BST140, $35.00)

Birdscapes, A Pop-up Celebration of Birdsongs in Stereo Sound

Birdscapes, A Pop-up Celebration of Birdsongs in Stereo Sound


by Miyoko Chu

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 18 PAGES

With push-button recordings by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, these birds really sing! The seven elaborately engineered, full-color pop-ups in this clever book portray dozens of bird species in diverse North American habitats. Batteries included. (BRD65, $60.00)

Built to Last

Built to Last


by David Macaulay

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 272 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A compilation of MacAulay's books Castle, Cathedral and Mosque with updated research and new color drawings. MacAulay tells the fictional but accurate stories of how these structures were built, explaining their historical and cultural importance. Packed with wonderfully detailed illustrations, this book will appeal to all ages. (GEN953, $24.99)

Canyon Wilderness of the Southwest

Canyon Wilderness of the Southwest


by Jon Ortner

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES

Bryce, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Grand Canyon are all featured in this photographic tribute, a miniature version (7 x 5 1/4 inches) of Jon Ortner's stunning oversized original. (USW632, $18.95)

Canyon Wilderness of the Southwest

Canyon Wilderness of the Southwest


by Jon Ortner

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES

With a signed print by Ortner, this gorgeous, numbered and signed limited edition, including 10 gatefold panoramas, celebrates the dazzling scenery of the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion and lesser-known parks and preserves. (SWU251, $195.00)

Classic Africa

Classic Africa


by Michael Poliza

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

Printed and beautifully bound in Italy, Michael Poliza's exquisite new book showcases the wildlife of Africa -- each elephant, zebra, lion or rhino photographed alone or in a group against the African plains. The photographs, taken over a decade, have been rendered in rich sepia, not only recalling safaris of yore but also adding to their distinctive beauty. With full-age photos printed on uncoated, heavy eight vellum, bound in textured suede-like cloth. (AFR279, $125.00)

The Complete Aubrey/Maturin Novels

The Complete Aubrey/Maturin Novels


by Patrick O'Brian

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 6980 PAGES

Once you get started reading these, it is very hard to stop -- and with the whole series you won't have to. Here they all are in a 5-volume omnibus edition, including the three chapters of O'Brian's unfinished 21st volume (GBR424, $200.00)

Drives of a Lifetime

Drives of a Lifetime


by National Geographic Society

  • REFERENCE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

One in an irresistible series (Journeys of a Lifetime, Sacred Places of a Lifetime) this latest highlights 500 of the world's greatest road trips, each with dazzling photographs, a map and practical detail on planning a tour. (TVL507, $40.00)

Empty Quarter

Empty Quarter


by George Steinmetz

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES

In an amazing feat of politics and derring-do, photographer George Steinmetz crossed the Arabian Peninsula in a motorized paraglider, capturing the drama and allure of the remarkable Rub'al-Khali, largest and hottest desert in the world, in glorious color. With maps, essays and a tribute to Wilfred Thesiger and the explorers who have come before. (ARB122, $40.00)

Fishes of the Open Ocean

Fishes of the Open Ocean


by Julian Pepperell

  • REFERENCE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 370 PAGES

Big, authoritative and beautiful, this superb book includes descriptions, distribution maps, photographs, essays and 370 jaw-dropping illustrations of tuna, mackerel, billfish, sharks and rays, jacks and other pelagics by Dr. Guy Harvey, the reigning master of fish portraiture. (OCE154, $35.00)

Galapagos, Both Sides of the Coin

Galapagos, Both Sides of the Coin


by Pete Oxford | Graham Watkins

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES
  • NEW

Heads or tales, this ingenious book is a winner. Galapagos naturalist and colleague Pete Oxford collaborated with Graham Watkins, director of the Charles Darwin Research Station, for this tribute to the Galapagos and its wildlife. On one side, it features a parade of Galapagos birds, mammals, reptiles and landscapes in full color and, on the other, an illustrated, no-hold-barred human history of the islands and up-to-date survey of conservation. (GPS93, $35.00)

The Golden Age of Flowers

The Golden Age of Flowers


by Celia Fisher

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

A stunning compendium of botanical illustration featuring 100 exquisite color plates from the Age of Discovery (1600-1800), with notes on the origins and characteristics of the plants and the epic voyages behind their discovery. (NAT245, $29.95)

The Great Cities in History

The Great Cities in History


by John Julius Norwich

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

Each city magnificently illustrated in color and with an essay by diverse dignitaries, including Jan Morris (New York), Colin Thubron (Samarkand), Simon Schama (Amsterdam) and Michael Coe (Angkor). this inspired book depicts the rise and fall of cities from Mesopotamia through ancient trading centers to Medieval Europe and today. (WLD171, $45.00)

Great Migrations

Great Migrations


by K.M. Kostyal

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

The companion book to the National Geographic seven-part television series premiering on Sunday, November 7. The stunning result of a three-year odyssey covering 400,000 miles -- and including hundreds of hours up in helicopters, underwater or in the trees -- the series captures the drama of not just the Africa plains but of diverse creatures from butterflies and crabs to penguins and whales on the move across land and sea. The book includes photos by Paul Nicklen, Frans Lanting, Dereck and Beverly Joubert and other stars. (BST162, $35.00)

Handmade in India

Handmade in India


by M.P. Ranjan | Aditi Ranjan

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 580 PAGES

Featuring 3500 color photos and organized by region, this sumptuous album covers the diverse crafts of India with style and authority. (IDA579, $65.00)

The Heart of the Great Alone: Scott, Shackleton, and Antarctic Photography

The Heart of the Great Alone: Scott, Shackleton, and Antarctic Photography


by David Hempleman-Adams | Emma Stuart | Sophie Gordon

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES
  • NEW

One hundred years ago, during the reign of King George V, it's hard to imagine the stir surrounding these two great expeditions, caused in part by these captivating and haunting images, presented here along with essays, maps, paintings and other ephemera from the Royal Collection. Polar explorer David Hempleman-Adams provides the evocative captions, giving depth and context. (ANT298, $47.50)

Historical Atlas of the American West

Historical Atlas of the American West


by Derek Hayes

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 280 PAGES
  • NEW

This spectacular atlas presents a sweeping history of the American West through 600 color maps, posters and other striking archival material, expertly annotated and beautifully presented by geographer and historian Hayes. (USW606, $39.95)

A History of Arctic Exploration

A History of Arctic Exploration


by Juha Nurminen

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 349 PAGES

The ancient Inuit, Vikings, Vitus Bering, whalers, explorers and James Cook all are paid tribute in striking art and historic maps in this sumptuously illustrated history, drawing on the collections of Helsinki's Nurminen Foundation. (ARC257, $60.00)

India

India


by Andreas Bitesnich

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

Bitesnich celebrates the diversity of India in 175 color and black-and-white photographs in this sumptuously produced album. With captions. (IDA632, $98.00)

Jerusalem, The Saga of the Holy City

Jerusalem, The Saga of the Holy City


by Michael Avi-Yonah

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 106 PAGES

A limited edition of a classic history of Jerusalem from prehistory to 1947. With full color illustrations, a slip case, ten beautifully detailed color plates of maps and two freestanding maps, it makes an excellent gift or keepsake. (ISR90, $125.00)

Long Way Home, On the Trail of Steinbeck's America

Long Way Home, On the Trail of Steinbeck's America


by Bill Barich

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

Guided by whim, optimism and the spirit of Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, Barich journeys from New York in San Francisco along Route 50, weaving his experiences of small town America into a deft travelogue. (USA436, $26.00)

Off the Tourist Trail

Off the Tourist Trail


by Eyewitness Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 336 PAGES
  • NEW

This inspiring roundup of favorite places by the experts at Eyewitness Travel zeroes in on lesser-known, little-visited alternatives, including ancient and historic cities, festivals, national parks and other marvels around the world. (TVL472, $40.00)

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage


by Annie Leibovitz

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 248 PAGES

Niagara Falls, the houses of Virginia Woolf and Charles Darwin in the English countryside and Sigmund Freud's final home, in London, Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond, the Massachusetts studio of sculptor Daniel Chester French, the trails above the Yosemite Valley, where Ansel Adams worked for fifty years, Georgia O'Keeffe and Eleanor Roosevelt but also Elvis Presley and Annie Oakley are all included in this remarkable portfolio of images. (PHT35, $50.00)

Race to the End: Amundsen, Scott and the Attainment of the South Pole

Race to the End: Amundsen, Scott and the Attainment of the South Pole


by Ross MacPhee

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 245 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Curator of the riveting exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, MacPhee includes panoramic maps, never-before-seen photographs of artifacts from Scott's last camp, iconic photographs by Ponting and Hurley, and contemporary accounts of the two celebrated expeditions in this month-by-month and day-by-day look at the two iconic expeditions. (ANT322, $27.95)

Revealing Mexico

Revealing Mexico


by John Mack

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 283 PAGES

Published in celebration of Mexico's Bicentennial, these 200 stunning color photographs show the diversity of the landscapes, cultures and heritage of all 31 states from Chihuahua to Chiapas and the Yucatan. (MEX286, $75.00)

South Africa

South Africa


by Michael Poliza

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 236 PAGES

Poliza (Africa, Eyes Over Africa, AntARCTIC) reeled in several South African photographer friends for this vivid portrait of a nation, its people, cities and villages, landscapes and wildlife. (SAF288, $39.95)

South Southeast

South Southeast


by Steve McCurry

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 160 PAGES

A remarkable portfolio of striking photographs taken in and around Afghanistan, Burma, India, Pakistan and other sites in South and Southeast Asia over a long career. Saturated with color, light and evocative of daily life. (ASA34, $65.00)

Tuscany, Inside the Light

Tuscany, Inside the Light


by Joel Meyerowitz

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 162 PAGES

With 79 color plates and an enclosed 10x12 inch color print, these full-page photographs by the remarkable Bill Meyerowitz trace Tuscan landscapes, rough stone architecture and street scenes from a winter afternoon through spring and summer to the last light of autumn. (ITA231, $40.00)

Make the Most of Your Time on Earth, 1000 Ultimate Travel Experiences

Make the Most of Your Time on Earth, 1000 Ultimate Travel Experiences


by Rough Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 608 PAGES

The well-traveled editors at Rough Guides assembled this sumptuously illustrated, savvy roundup of not-to-be-missed activities, festivals, food, experiences and worldwide adventures. (WLD100, $30.00)

China, A Photographic Journey Through the Middle Kingdom

China, A Photographic Journey Through the Middle Kingdom


by Gu Guo

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 243 PAGES

This sweet miniature edition of the oversized original includes the same 243 dramatic color photos and 12 panoramic foldout pages, showing China's monuments and landscapes. (CHN627, $17.50)

Southern Frontiers, A Journey Across the Roman Empire

Southern Frontiers, A Journey Across the Roman Empire


by Don McCullin

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 272 PAGES

Roman sites, both world famous and obscure, from Syria and Lebanon across North Africa to Morocco, Algeria and Libya are presented in gorgeous black-and-white splendor in this collection of oversized photographs by the celebrated Don McCullin. Historian Barnaby Rogerson supplies the accompanying text. (MED172, $69.95)

Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad

Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad


by Derek Hayes

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES

Hayes (Historical Atlas of the American West) traces the development of trains from Britain in the 1820s to today's railroad revival in historical maps, photos, brochures and posters. (NAM56, $39.95)

Steve McCurry, The Iconic Photographs

Steve McCurry, The Iconic Photographs


by Steve McCurry

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

Presenting 200 of National Geographic Photographer Steve McCurry's best photographs from around the world, including the temples of Angkor, streets of India, Tibet, Africa and Europe, in a strictly limited edition with a signed and numbered print. (ASA84, $395.00)

Bright Wings, An Illustrated Anthology of Poems About Birds

Bright Wings, An Illustrated Anthology of Poems About Birds


by Billy Collins

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

Owls are well represented, crows, bluebirds, sandpipers and phoebe's too, in poems by Marianne Moore, Gary Snyder, Robert Penn Warren and Henry David Thoreau. But it isn't just the artful poems (selected by Billy Collins, former Poet Laureate) but the combination with David Sibley's exquisite paintings of the birds in actions that make this anthology such a winner. (BRD78, $22.95)

The Great Explorers

The Great Explorers


by Hanbury-Tenison, Robin

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

Jammed with beautiful archival photographs and illustrations, specially commissioned maps and concise accounts of the great explorers, this sumptuous book captures the spirit of discovery from Marco Polo, Ferdinand Magellan and David Livingstone to Amelia Earhart and Neil Armstrong. (EXP79, $39.95)

Galapagos, Preserving Darwin's Legacy

Galapagos, Preserving Darwin's Legacy


by Tui De Roy

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES
  • NEW

Tui de Roy corralled researchers and friends for this stunning survey of the natural history, ecology and conservation of the Galapagos. With 450 breathtaking color photographs and chapters by Jack Grove (fishes), Peter and Rosemary Grant (finches), Dennis Geist (geology) and many other scientists. (GPS90, $49.95)

The National Parks, America's Best Idea

The National Parks, America's Best Idea


by Ken Burns | Dayton Duncan

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

Now in a paper edition, this lavishly illustrated tale by the dynamic PBS duo brings to life the conservationists, politicians, presidents and dreamers who created our national park system. (USA356, $32.50)

 

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