In this book, you'll discover a place as colorful and complex as one of its beautiful Amish quilts--and you'll taste the true flavor of the American heartland.

This book of Europe's great travel destinations will appeal to both independent travellers and armchair voyagers, with its beautiful, evocative colour photos, its entertaining, fact-filled text, its maps and its helpful "Fact File, " which includes at-a-glance data on local currency, best times to travel, airports and other transportation services and more. The author describes prime tourist destinations in 27 European countries, with advice on taking...

"Was This Heaven? provides detailed depictions of homes and clothing and hairstyles, of celebrations and ceremonies, of church, school, and social activities, of farm animals and city streets, of the multitudinous ways of living full and satisfying lives. Lyell Henry wisely gives priority to people over place, shortchanging public buildings in favor of cards that cast a more direct light on early Iowans' lives and minds. Last spring's flood, the Christmas...

An illustrated guide to the domestication, uses, breeds, and care of horses and the various events connected with them.

A visual guide to the causes, battles, and forces of World War I.

Describes the main characteristics, natural environments, seasonal changes, and edibility of over 500 mushrooms.

Glorious photographs of every part of the world. Delving deeply into century-old picture archive National Geographic presents the world's hugely diverse places with epic grandeur, unparalleled intimacy, romantic beauty, and gritty realism. The photographs are landscapes, cityscapes, famous landmarks, and unfamiliar spots that reveal special qualities of geography or culture one might otherwise never see. National Geographic's quest since its founding...

Birds of Prey - or raptors - are some of the most captivating bird species in the world. Think of eagles and condors, vultures, hawks and kites, but also owls and ospreys. Think of the peregrine falcon, which, reaching speeds of up to 320km/h (200mph), is the world's fastest animal - when diving. From the New World Caracaras to the Oriental Hobby, the Northern Goshawk to the Swamp Harrier to the European Merlin, Birds of Prey explores the fascinating...

Describes the characteristics of the sun and the ways in which it regulates life on earth.

In the same way that passionate gardeners rescued heirloom tomatoes and roses from oblivion and brought back old varieties full of character, flavor, and fragrance, so Amy Goldman has made it her life's work to bring back the amazing heirloom melon. Melons long and swiggly, mottled or striped; melons in every conceivable hue; melons that taste like cucumbers or pineapples, melons sweeter than any you've ever tasted. And you can grow them, too. Here...