This Compass Guide takes travellers deep into the history of Manhattan, from the Native American settlers to the lights of Broadway, in this newly updated, evocative, full-colour guide. Resident writers and photographers combine colour images and archival photographs with engaging text which is full of great things to see and do, entertaining ...
It is arguably the greatest feat of civil engineering in history and indisputably earth's largest single cultural relic: begun around 208 BC and completed nearly 1,800 years later, the Great Wall of China spans more than 4,000 miles. Michael Yamashita, an award-winning National Geographic photographer, spent a year shooting the Wall, its environs ...
Over 28 years during the beginning of the 15th century, Admiral Zheng He made seven voyages, visiting 30 countries. With his fleet of hundreds of junks, he travelled from Southeast Asia to Africa, from India to the Middle East, gathering riches, scientific knowledge, fame, and power for his emperor. He came close to conquering the world, until the ...
The Compass Guides provide color portraits of America for curious travelers who really want to understand where they're going. Here are America's best-loved cities and regions, with important information packed into enjoyable essays by expert residents who know how to pick out the truly interesting details. All this is accompanied by informative ...
The Compass Guides provide color portraits of America for curious travelers who really want to understand where they're going. Here are America's best-loved cities and regions, with important information packed into enjoyable essays by expert residents who know how to pick out the truly interesting details. All this is accompanied by informative ...
The Compass Guides provide color portraits of America for curious travelers who really want to understand where they're going. Here are America's best-loved cities and regions, with important information packed into enjoyable essays by expert residents who know how to pick out the truly interesting details. All this is accompanied by informative ...
This sumptuous book follows photographer Michael Yamashita -- winner of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Pictures of the Year Competition -- as he recreates the journeys of "the greatest traveler of all time." Legendary locales from Venice to Western Europe, to Mongolia and China, are highlighted in this lavish book of color ...
Las Vegas is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. This guide offers practical travel advice to help you plan your trip, and features stunning colour photography, literary excerpts and the cultural background.
With literary extracts, coverage of history, and colour photographs, this guide to Manhattan is designed to appeal to the resident as well as the tourist. It also includes practical information for the visitor, and details of restaurants and night-life.
This volume brings to life Marco Polo's 13th-century legendary expedition from Italy to China and his homeward sea journey via Sumatra and India. During a three-year assignment for National Geographic Michael Yamashita, one of the most famous and brilliant travel photographers, has followed in Marco Polo's footsteps capturing spectacular images ...
Some travel books capture the highlights of a country, the places to go and the tings to see. This book digs deeper. Japan is the collaboration of an award-winning contributor to National Geographic and a leading expert on the state of the Land of the Rising Sun. Together, the two authors open up the mystery that is Japan to many foreigners - ...
New York is a city of unexpected juxtapositions: centuries-old landmark buildings rub elbows with sleek, state-of-the-art skyscrapers; world-renowned monuments are just around the corner from local neighborhood shops; and a kaleidoscope of diverse shops, restaurants, and cultural centers can all be found within a very concentrated area. More than ...
In this memorable tour above New York, vibrant photographs capture the unique character of New York City as seen through the lens of one of today's top aerial photography experts. This volume presents an unparalleled portfolio of images conveying the architectural details, off-the-beaten-track neighborhoods, and remarkable energy that, combined, ...
Featuring illustrations and descriptions of some of Japan's finest and most famous gardens, this text elucidates the principles and practice of traditional Japanese garden design.
Compass Las Vegas (9/97, 0-679-00015-1) has sold 15,000 copies to date. In 1998, a record 30.6 million people visited Las Vegas and over 6,000 people relocate here each month. This guide, with its detailed cultural and historical background, is a great relocation aid for new residents. More than just a guidebook, this is a definitive history of ...
Compass San Francisco, 4th edition, (10/96, 1-878-86792-X) has sold 15,000 copies to date. There were 18 million domestic person-trips to and through San Francisco in 1997. Over 6 million people reside in the Bay Area, including thousands who relocate to there each year. Completely updated, with dozens of splendid photographs, this guide offers ...
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