Based on a trip with his brother in 1839, "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" is an excellent example of Thoreau's talent for naturalistic writing. In exquisite detail Thoreau depicts the nature that surrounds him over the course of his trip. One of only two books to be published during his lifetime, Thoreau began work on "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" following his brother's death in 1842, however the work was not fully completed...

Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring ScotlandRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favouritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the wild beauty of Orkney Islands and the Hebrides to cozy corner pubs in EdinburghHow to connect with local culture: Chat with experts on the Speyside Whisky Trail, cheer on the locals at a Highland Games event, or try authentic haggisBeat...

This is Costa Rica advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with advice about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Fully updated post-lockdown. Whether you plan to hike through rainforests (and cloud forests), windsurf on Lake Arenal, bathe in geothermal pools or head to sun-soaked beaches where sea turtles nest, our expert has your back. A seasoned journalist, Nicholas Gill...

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you need to know to experience the Best of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of England, France, Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. A personal handbook of European travel describes some of the best sights and activities in Europe, offering day plans, trip itineraries, transportation tips, and advice on restaurants and lodgings.

Traces the personal crisis the author endured after the death of her mother and a painful divorce, which prompted her ambition to undertake a dangerous 1,100-mile solo hike that both drove her to rock bottom and helped her to heal.

Lonely Planet England is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ponder the mysteries of Stonehenge, visit Shakespeare's home town or take in a London show; all with your trusted travel companion. England's most appealing feature is the aura of deeprooted history that emanates from almost every corner of the land. There's a sense that its towns and villages, castles and...

A guide to traveling in Scotland that provides information on the country's wildlife, geography, climate, historical sites, tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, shops, and activities. Scotland's patchwork of sweeping mountains and lochs, craggy coastline and lively towns deserves to be explored and savoured. Walk in the footsteps of historical heroes, soak up culture in Edinburgh, catch live music in Glasgow and go beyond bagpipes and haggis...

Rick Steves' Pocket guidebooks truly are a "tour guide in your pocket." Each colorful, compact book includes Rick's advice for prioritizing your time, whether you're spending 1 or 7 days in a city. Everything a busy traveler needs is easy to access: a neighborhood overview, city walks and tours, sights, handy food and accommodations charts, an appendix packed with information on trip planning and practicalities, and a fold-out city map.

The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick to visit the North and South Poles, where they mingle with native animals-reindeer, musk oxen, polar bears, caribou, and all sorts of penguins. They discover how the animals stay warm in the freezing cold, learn why it's colder at the South Pole than at the North Pole, find out that one pole is located on land and the other isn't, and learn that scientists are studying climate change to keep both poles icy cold....

Perfect sequel to "My Maryland," Bodine's best-selling pictorial tribute to the Free State, and his latest, "The Face of Maryland." But this is more than a sequel: it is the first published photographic documentary of the Bay. A beautiful and graphic story of the "Mediterranean of America"...its tributaries and shores which reach into Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia. In more than 35 years of capturing the Bay in its many...