Galapagos Islands Explorer Map  •   Ocean Explorer Maps   • BEST SELLER  •  A detailed map of the Galapágos archipelago for the traveler, including illustrated biographies of famous visitors, a map of Darwin's route and color photographs of plants and animals. (GPS68, $11.95)
	Jordan Map  •   Cartographia   • BEST SELLER  •  A folded, colorful map at a scale of 1:700,000. (JRD18, $12.00)
	Birds & Mammals of the Antarctic, Subantarctic & Falkland Islands  •  Frank Todd   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  Gorgeously illustrated, compact and comprehensive, this photo guide includes all the hard-to-identify seabirds of Antarctic waters. (ANT213, $29.95)
	Wildlife of East Africa  •  Martin B. Withers  •  David Hosking   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER  •  This compact guide to 475 common species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers of East Africa features full-color photographs with detailed descriptions on facing pages. (EAF108, $19.95)
	Eyewitness Guide Egypt  •   Eyewitness Guides   • GUIDEBOOK • BEST SELLER  •  A visually rich guide to the history, culture and monuments of Egypt. With 1,000 color photographs, maps and 3-D site diagrams. (EGY90, $25.00)
	Evolution's Workshop, God and Science on the Galapagos Islands  •  Edward J. Larson   • SCIENCE • BEST SELLER  •  A vivid history of the Galapagos and the role of the islands as a crucible of evolutionary ideas, written by a Pulitzer Prize winner. Along with Darwin, it covers the discovery of the islands, the visits of Hancock and Beebe, the influence of the United States during WWII and the establishment of the national park. (GPS50, $16.95)
	Antarctic Explorer Map  •  Ocean Explorer   • BEST SELLER • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  Including Tierra del Fuego, the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia. (ANT128, $11.95)
	Petra, Lost City of the Ancient World  •  Christian Auge  •  Jean-Marie Dentzer   • ART & ARCHITECTURE • BEST SELLER  •  A pocket guide to the art, history and culture of Petra, the ancient city that was occupied by the Nabataeans, conquered by the Romans, and overrun by the Crusaders, only to be lost to the West until 1812. Includes hundreds of archival and color illustrations, maps, site plans and a section of original documents. (JRD13, $12.95)
	The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt  •  Bill Manley   • HISTORY • BEST SELLER  •  Ingenious color maps, site plans, photographs and accompanying essays trace Egyptian civilization from the founding of Memphis through the sacking of Thebes and invasion by Alexander the Great in 332 BC. (EGY54, $18.00)
	Galapagos Wildlife, A Visitor's Guide  •  David Horwell  •  Pete Oxford   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER  •  A compact guide to birds, reptiles, insects, plants and marine life, featuring a very good selection of large color photographs. Separate chapters cover visitor sites, history, conservation and habitats. (GPS38, $21.95)
	Galapagos, Islands Born of Fire  •  Tui De Roy   • NATURAL HISTORY • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  The 10th anniversary edition of author, naturalist, photographer and friend Tui de Roy's original stunning celebration of the landscapes, wildlife and habitats of the archipelago, organized as a series of ten artful photo essays. Raised in the Galapagos with a camera in hand, Tui knows the islands and their history just about as well as anyone. (GPS28, $65.00)
	The Oceanites Site Guide to the Antarctic Peninsula  •  Ron Naveen   • GUIDEBOOK • BEST SELLER • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  With its descriptions, full-page maps and stunning aerial photographs of visitor sites, this is the one book to carry on your voyage south. (ANT37, $29.95)
	Penguins of the World  •  Wayne Lynch   • NATURAL HISTORY • BEST SELLER  •  Photographer, naturalist and expedition leader Wayne Lynch weaves delightful tales of penguins, their habitats and habits, with hundreds of glorious full-color photographs. (ANT62, $24.95)
	Antarctica, A Guide to the Wildlife  •  Tony Soper  •  Dafila Scott   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER  •  Designed for the field, this compact handbook features all the species of birds, seals and whales the traveler is likely to encounter on an Antarctic voyage, each with a few paragraphs, range map and masterful color paintings by the granddaughter of Captain Robert Scott. (ANT30, $25.99)
	The Incas, People of the Sun  •  Carmen Bernard  •  Paul Bahn   • EXPLORATION • BEST SELLER  •  A colorful pocket encyclopedia of Inca history and archaeology, featuring hundreds of drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from the journals of early explorers. (AND03, $12.95)
	Lost City of the Incas, The Story of Machu Picchu and its Builders  •  Hiram Bingham   • EXPLORATION • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE  •  A first-rate tale of adventure by the man who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911. This classic account is a gripping story of exploration, archaeology and natural history -- and still an outstanding overview of the site itself. (AND05, $12.95)
	India  •  Stanley Wolpert   • HISTORY • BEST SELLER  •  A wonderfully literate introduction to India by the acknowledged master, this expansive book tackles religion and philosophy, art and culture, politics and the environment with clarity. (IDA04, $21.95)
	Egypt Map  •   Freytag & Berndt   • BEST SELLER  •  With a map of the Nile on the reverse showing archaeological sites, this map covers Egypt and much of Israel, east to Jerusalem. (EGY03, $12.95)
	The Search for Ancient Egypt  •  Jean Vercoutter   • ARCHAEOLOGY • BEST SELLER • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  A pocketsize encyclopedia of archaeology and history, packed with illustrations, maps and archival photographs. It's a tale of Greek travelers, buried treasure, international intrigue and dedicated scholarship, documenting our rediscovery and understanding of ancient Egypt. (EGY02, $12.95)
	Baja California Map  •   ITMB   • BEST SELLER  •  Including the Sea of Cortez and adjoining Sonora coast at a scale of 1:650,000. (BJA13, $10.95)
	The Log from the Sea of Cortez  •  John Steinbeck  •  Edward F. Ricketts   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE  •  The classic account of a collecting trip to the Sea of Cortez with marine biologist Ed Ricketts, first published in 1941. Subtitled "A Leisurely Journal of Travel and Research," this much-loved book captures the wonders of the Gulf of California and the joys of discovery. (BJA02, $15.00)
	Serengeti, Natural Order on the African Plain  •  Mitsuaki Iwago   • NATURAL HISTORY • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  This handsomely produced volume by the celebrated Tokyo photographer features 300 full-color images of the Serengeti plains. Beautiful and timeless, it's one of our favorite photo collections. (EAF04, $35.00)
	Galapagos, A Natural History  •  Michael H. Jackson   • NATURAL HISTORY • BEST SELLER • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  Written with the curious visitor in mind, this comprehensive overview of the natural history of the islands is practically mandatory reading. It's the single best introduction to the archipelago, its geology and climate, habitats, plants, birds, animals, ecology and evolution. (GPS03, $29.95)
	Voyage of the Beagle  •  Charles Darwin   • EXPLORATION • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE  •  The wide-eyed tale of a young man on a five-year voyage that changed his life -- and our way of thinking about the world. First published in 1839, it's still a marvelous introduction to the wildlife, nature and allure of South America. (GPS02, $12.95)
	Galapagos, World's End  •  William Beebe   • EXPLORATION • BEST SELLER  •  A wry, wonderfully evocative account of a 1924 scientific expedition, including an excellent chapter on the human history of the Galapagos. (GPS01, $18.95)
	The Safari Companion, A Guide to Watching African Mammals  •  Richard Estes   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER  •  An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa's mammals by a noted scientist. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind, it includes black-and-white drawings, an overview of each group and in-depth information on the behavior, habits and diet of 100 large African mammals. (AFR06, $30.00)
	Endurance, Shackleton's Incredible Voyage  •  Alfred Lansing   • EXPLORATION • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE  •  An extraordinary tale of survival that reads like a good novel. It's the gripping day-by-day story of Shackleton's legendary perseverance: losing his ship in the ice, drifting helplessly across the Weddell Sea and finally reaching Elephant Island, from where he sailed 800 miles to get help for his stranded men. (ANT03, $14.95)
	The Crystal Desert  •  David Campbell   • NATURAL HISTORY • BEST SELLER  •  A splendid, prize-winning portrait of Antarctica. Campbell's vivid essays on fossils, glaciers, history and wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula are an excellent introduction to the area. (ANT01, $14.95)