When Jos Saramago decided to write a book about Portugal, hisonly desire was that it be unlike all other books on the subject,and in this he has certainly succeeded. Recording the events andobservations of a journey across the length and breadth of thecountry he loves dearly, Saramago brings Portugal to life as only awriter of his brilliance can. Forfeiting the usual sources such astourist guides and road maps, he scours the country with the eyesand ears of an observer fascinated by the ancient myths and historyof his people. Whether it be an inaccessible medieval fortress seton a cliff, a wayside chapel thick with cobwebs, or a grand mansionin the city, the extraordinary places of this land come alive.Always meticulously attentive to those elements of ancient Portugalthat persist today, he examines the country in its current periodof rapid transition and growth. Journey to Portugal is an ode to acountry and its rich traditions.

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This stunning volume was the gift book of the year when it firstpublished, and the images that grace its pages remain iconic. Fromthe famous Afghan girl whose haunting green eyes stare out from thebook’s cover, and her poignant story that captured the world’sinterest, to award-winning photography culled from the Society’svast archives, The Photographs offers readers an inside look atNational Geographic and a sharp-eyed view of the world. The bookshowcases the skill and imagination of such notable Geographicphotographers as David Doubilet, William Albert Allard, Sam Abell,Jim Stanfield, Jodi Cobb, Jim Brandenburg, David Alan Harvey, andmany more. They share their techniques, as well as personal andcolorful anecdotes about individual images and their adventures inthe field—sometimes humorous, sometimes terrifying, always vividlycompelling. Author Leah Bendavid-Val writes about thephotographers’ achievements from technical, journalistic, andartistic perspectives. Five chapters cover core Nationa

For environmentally critical times, Courage for the Earth is acentennial appreciation of Rachel Carson's brave life andtransformative writing Rachel Carson's lyrical, popular books aboutthe sea, including her best-selling The Sea Around Us, set astandard for nature writing. By the late 1950s, Carson was the mostrespected science writer in America. She completed Silent Spring(1962) against formidable personal odds, and with it shaped apowerful social movement that has altered the course of history. InSilent Spring, Carson asserted that "the right of the citizen to besecure in his own home against the intrusion of poisons applied byother persons" must surely be a basic human right. She was thefirst to challenge the moral vacuity of a government that refusedto take responsibility for or to acknowledge evidence ofenvironmental damage. In this volume, today's foremost scientistsand writers give compelling evidence that Carson's transformativeinsights -- her courage for the earth -- are giving a newgeneratio

WHAT WILL YOUR BANGKOK ENCOUNTER BE? Watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok's rooftop bars Unwinding with a relaxing Thai massage Eating your way through the fresh, irresistible and affordableworld of Thai street food Hunting for bargains in the bustling labyrinth that is ChatuchakWeekend Market Shopping like a Thai teen at Bangkok 's famous malls Recovering from big-city exertions on an idyllic palm-fringedbeach, just a few hours away DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME Full-color pull out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Bangkok resident and veteran food writer recommends the very besteating, drinking, shopping, entertainment and sights Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the best of ashort break Insider tips from tuned-in locals, including a Buddhist monk 'sinsights into the benefits of meditation, and a local food writer's tips on the best places to experience

What Will Your Washington DC Encounter Be? Meandering amongmuseums and monuments with fellow global citizens in America'sfront yard, or hobnobbing and nose-rubbing with politicos, wannabepoliticos and wannabe wannabe politicos? Creeping yourself out onThe Exorcist steps - and beware a tipsy tumble, or chowing down onDC's infamous half smokes and chili dogs with Obama? Cocktail-swilland hip-shake the night away - the question is, hip-hop, salsa orlingala? Blaze the urban frontiers of up-and-coming 'hoods such asColumbia Heights and Northeast. Discover twice the city in half thetime with a full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood mapsfor easy navigation. Our fabulous local author recommends the verybest sights, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs with uniqueitineraries and must-see highlights to help you make the most of ashort trip. Locals offer insider-only perspectives, from apolitical journalist on the best celebrity - and Obama - spottingto a real estate developer on the next best 'hood.

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Discover Washington DC Toss a Frisbeein the shadows of the founding fathers on America's frontlawn View cutting-edge art in a former munitions factory Drink beers while practicing your putt in a bar that doubles as amini-golf course Chow down on curry served from a van full of would-be circusringleaders In This Guide: Two authors, 50 days of in-city research, 15 detailed maps,innumberable half-smokes eaten Dedicated Politics chapter reveals what makes the capital citytick Expanded Eating chapter lets you taste everything from ChesapeakeBay crabs to Salvadoran pupusas

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Montréal Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers whowant to know the best places to visit and the best way to see thecity. This attractively priced, four-color guide offers dozens ofitineraries that show you how to see the best of Montréal in ashort time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight tosight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours,plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitorinfo, Montréal Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelersorganize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this bookyou'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens ofmaps Sample one- to three-day itineraries, as well as themeditineraries that include tours of Montréal's popular culturalsights, hippest neighborhood hotspots, best places to eat, and evenactivities that will appeal to kids of all ages Day trips to Quebec City, the Laurentians, andCantons-de-l'Est. Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and at

Already well-established in the fields of fashion, journalistic, and portrait photography in his native Berlin, Bernd Obermann moved to New York City in 1996 to experience the city’s vibrant mix of culture, ethnicity, and race. For the next five years he ventured out of his apartment nearly every day, camera in hand, to explore what New York had to offer. The results of these walks through city streets, parks, and neighborhoods are collected in this paean to a place whose energy and spirit are as palpable as they are memorable. "When I take a photograph of somebody I am also making a photo of a deeper level of myself." Says Obermann, "I believe in acceptance and not in analysis." From the Bronx to the Battery, from poor to rich, young to old, Obermann’s images reflect his own fascination and sense of discovery.