Polly Evans's itinerary for China was simple: travel by luxurious high-speed train and long-distance bus, glide along the Grand Canal and hike up scenic mountains. Instead, the linguistically impaired adventurer found herself on a primitive sleeper-minibus where sleep was out of the question; perched ... more »

From the acclaimed author of River Town comes a rare portrait, both intimate and epic, of twenty-first-century China as it opens its doors to the outside world. A century ago, outsiders saw Chinaas a place where nothing ever changes. Today the coun-try has become one of the most dynamic regions on earth ... more »

Travel New York City - illustrated city guide and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version. Features Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. City Attractions. Landmarks map, Street maps, Subway map ... more »

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An illustrated guide, phrasebook, and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE general information, phrasebook, and a map in the trial version. Features Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. Street and attractions maps. Museum hours and admission info ... more »

Question: when are sweet tea and grits not simply delectable treats? Answer: when Amy Jo Wood is writing about them. Her latest collection of nonfiction essays, White Bred: A Prodigal Jaunt to the Suburban South, is filled with her unmistakable humor and insight on the human condition. If you grew up ... more »

Travel can be expensive. Airline tickets, steep hotel rates, the hidden cost of meals and more. Will you ever have the money to pick up and leave for your dream destination? YES! You will if you plan ahead using the insider techniques of professional travel agents. Inside this book, you'll find out how ... more »

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Travel Portugal - illustrated guide, phrasebook, and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version. Features Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. City Attractions. Landmark maps, Street maps, and more ... more »

Travel Acadia National Park is a comprehensive travel guide illustrated with maps and photographs. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version. Features Fully illustrated. Geology, Flora, Fauna and more. Interesting facts. Maps ... more »

This is a story of a young man who looked for his brother's executioner. The novel is set in the backdrop of Stevenson's experience of traveling from New York City to California. The vivid description of landscape and scenic beauty makes the novel interesting and enjoyable. Moreover the character portrayal ... more »

A mesmerizing sixteenth century epic of a man's incredible expedition. It is a pleasant and adventurous experience of De Vaca to interior America with new world of challenges. It is an Odyssey of De Vaca with fresh look at the Native America. A must-read for lovers of history and adventure. more »