Travel and holiday Books

This attractively priced, full-colour guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Montreal in a short time, with bulleted maps leading the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighbourhood tours,...

Few cities anywhere are as vibrant, historically rich, and just plain fun as New Orleans. But it's not a "dummy proof" destination. Too many travelers leave town wondering what all the fuss is about. That doesn't happen to those carrying this book...

Frommer's has amassed a loyal following of millions who have successfully used its guides for more than 60 years. Arthur and Pauline Frommer are a publicity-making machine. Between writing syndicated newspaper columns, blogs, weekly radio shows and...

Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, Frommer's Hawaii 2018 takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rainforests and everywhere in between. Frommer's expert authors-all journalists who specialize in Hawaii-know every inch of the islands and...

>" . . . the first cookbook that teaches the home cooking of these islands in clear, concise recipes." - Molly O'NeillInspired by memories of her father and her own experiences on the islands, Ramin Ganeshram introduces readers to the cuisine of...

Whether you want to tour Parc Gell, explore the Barri Gtic, or marvel at the Sagrada Familia, the local Fodor's travel experts in Barcelona are here to help! Fodor's Barcelona guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and...

Whether you want to celebrate Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, ride Remy's Ratatouille Adventure or Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railroad, or see the new Velocicoaster at Islands of Adventure, the local Fodor's travel experts in Walt Disney World are...

Whether you want to visit Cape Breton Island, eat fresh lobster and mussels, or learn about Acadian culture, the local Fodor's travel experts in Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada are here to help! Fodor's Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada guidebook is...

Brunch at Brother Marcus is a weekend institution in London, and here in their first book you can find out why. Tas and Alex take the flavours of the Eastern Med to make dishes worth getting out of bed for, from simple favourites like Menemen - a spicy...

Seven books in total: six Volumes from the series Architectural Guide plus one volume from the Basics series:Book 1. Theorising Architecture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Perspectives, Questions, and ConceptsISBN 978-3-86922-081-9Book 2: Western Africa from the...

Route 66 Adventure Handbook is your personal guide to the vanishing American roadside, with all of its exuberance, splendor, and absurdity.For this updated and expanded sixth edition, Drew Knowles has included it all: magnificent architecture, natural...

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to New York City's northern borough, from the award-winning author of The New York Nobody KnowsBill Helmreich walked every block of New York City-some six thousand miles-to write the award-winning The New York Nobody...

No origin story of the New York Mets is complete without Ed Kranepool.The lefty first baseman known as "Steady Eddie" made his major-league debut at age 17 during the team's inaugural season and would eventually depart, nearly two decades later, with his...

The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world. This...

The second-largest country in South America, Argentina has been through great changes in recent years. Its journey from dictatorship to democracy has left many scars, but these are largely eclipsed by the pride and resilience of the Argentinian people,...

It's about the journey, not the destination.All Aboard-first published in 1995, and here revised and updated-is much more than a mile-by-mile scenery guide for train travelers. Written for both veteran train travelers and those considering their first...

Whether you want to eat the finest Pacific Rim cuisine, explore Stanley Park, or go skiing in Whistler, the local Fodor's travel experts in Vancouver and Victoria are here to help! Fodor's Vancouver and Victoria guidebook is packed with...

In 2022, Bronson Bigelow and Nick Hines rode their motorcycles 2,727 miles from Los Angeles to New Orleans. "LA to LA" is the true story of that adventure and the America they found along the way. Told in words and photographs, this adventure reveals...

With details on everything from Bunker Hill to Central Square, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs.TheNot For Tourists Guide to Bostonis a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business...

How the ultra marathon around Mont Blanc turned trail running into a mega sportTwenty years ago, a small band a runners came up with an idea: hold a race around the Alps' highest peak, covering more than 100 miles through Italy, France and Switzerland...

Encyclopedia of Haunted Places was the first directory to be written by dozens of the world--s leading paranormal investigators. Research notes, location background, firsthand accounts, interviews with leading paranormal researchers, and many anomalous...

The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms, elegant culture, military prowess, and technological precision have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a...

Germany - powerhouse of Europe and pillar of the Eurozone - feels reassuringly familiar. However, despite superficial appearances, this is a country that operates very differently from the USA and Britain. German history is more than a thousand years old...

Uncommon Dubai + is a sliver of quotidian and artistic reflections on spaces of change and exchange, imbued with meaning and memory for individuals, communities and diasporas that enrich the city and its neighboring emirates.Weave through insights on the...

A charming guide to Japan in comic-book form!For comic-book artist Audry Nicklin, visiting Japan was the trip of a lifetime. Armed with her watercolors and accompanied by her husband, Connor, she explored Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park; the famous...

As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 key words - with insightful texts and charming images. From well-known icons like Zen, kawaii and anime to lesser-known aspects of the culture like irori and...

Lavishly decorated manhole covers, pink polka-dotted backhoes, toilets with warmable seats, blow dryers (and other bells and whistles). It's just another day in Japan, where the futuristic and zany stands side-by-side with the rooted and the venerable,...

A funny and intimate travelogue of one woman's unexpected adventures in Japan.French illustrator Julie Blanchin-Fujita arrived in Tokyo for what she thought would be a one-year stint, and ended up never leaving. In this graphic novel-style memoir she...

A great introduction to the Japanese language for travel, business, traditional learning or fun! This book introduces you to the basics of Japanese, and teaches practical daily conversations and vocabulary. Useful notes and explanations on the...

For fans of Japanese manga and anime, a trip to Tokyo is an absolutemust!In this captivating Tokyo travel guide, award-winning manga artist andauthor Evangeline Neo travels to the Japanese capital with her mascots Kopi thedog and Matcha the cat in tow,...

Kyoto is the birthplace of Japanese culture - a fact that is evident in every corner of the city. Japan's ancient capital is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the famous Golden Pavilion and the fortified Nijo Castle. And though Kyoto is...

Finding your way around the various regions of Japan is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Japan Traveler's Atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are...

When Arrazola accepts a month long artist's residency in the Japanese capital, she has little idea of what to expect but gamely packs her paints and pencils and seizes the opportunity to create an illustrated diary of her time there, filling the pages of...

Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, or are just interested in manga, anime and Japanese pop culture, let Otaku Japan Travel Guide transport you to the global capital of cool! If you're crazy about manga, anime, gaming, cosplay,...

Tokyo lives up to its reputation as a modern metropolis and, as this book shows, it is also one of the most exciting and diverse places on the planet. Focusing on Tokyo and its surrounding areas, photojournalist Stephen Mansfield brings this...

The Japanese Sak Bible is the ultimate book about Japan's national drink - from its history and culture to its ingredients and production methods, how to choose the best sak, and recommended food pairings. Author Brian Ashcraft traveled the...

This award-winning guide puts the whole of Japan in the palm of your hand. With a large pull-out map and tips on all the best sights, travelers can make sure they see the best of Japan without getting lost! Explore energetic, ever-changing Tokyo-or...

Revised with a new foreword by Matthew Stavros.Houses and Gardens of Kyoto presents over 500 photos of the finest examples of traditional Japanese architecture from every major historical period in this new edition of a favorite classic. Kyoto,...

The Japan Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travellers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or...

100 Japanese Gardens is an ambitious attempt to profile the finest gardens in Japan, while also highlighting lesser known, but equally accomplished landscapes in less-visited parts of the country.A celebration of Japanese landscape design, this book...

The Little Book of Kyoto is a celebratory visual guide to one of the world's truly unique cities. Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for one thousand years as well as its cultural birthplace. A companion to the best-selling travel book The...

Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. Key features of this Japanese...

Japan: A Guide to Traditions, Customs and Etiquette is the first book to explain in detail why the Japanese think and behave as they do and it has now been completely revised and expanded.Veteran Japanologist Boy Lafayette De Mente unlocks the mysteries...

Tokyo is an amazing world unto itself-a city for lovers of manga and anime, great food and fashion that mixes the best of old and new. In Cool Tokyo Guide renowned graphic artist Abby Denson takes you on a personal tour of Tokyo's coolest sites...

Three friends walk you through their best Japanese recipes - in expressive, humorous illustrations!Cooking should be fun, and this highly entertaining Japanese cookbook for beginners is packed full of humor and whimsical illustrations. Japanese...

*Winnerof a 2019 Gourmand World Cookbook Award*Japanese whisky has been around for less than a century - but is now winning all the major international awards. How did this happen and what are the secrets of the master distillers? This whisky book...

This handy Japanese phrasebook and pocket dictionary is designed for people who want to learn Japanese quickly and don't have a lot of time to study. It is designed by an experienced language teacher to be useful and easy to use. Even if you...

Richly illustrated and exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns & Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as ryokans. It presents the finest ryokans in Japan, from historic properties like Hiiragiya in Kyoto and...