Inspirasjon og fakta

"Tim Anderson is the perfect combination of eater, teacher and guide and this thrilling exploration of the food of Japan's Hokkaido brings all those talents together. It's a must have for any cook's kitchen." – Jay Rayner

"A fascinating, mouthwatering journey into the food and history of the northern Japanese island that brilliantly showcases its unique cultural and culinary heritage." – Melissa Thompson

Hokkaido is a cookbook that celebrates Japan’s northernmost island. Known especially for its seafood and dairy products, Hokkaido is a Japanese prefecture that has long been beloved for its vibrant culinary scene.

The prefecture incorporates three foodways – European agricultural models; traditional and modern Japanese cuisine; and indigenous Ainu gastronomy – which have led to it to have a distinct food culture from the rest of Japan. Hokkaido showcases the variety – and quality! – of the food that the prefecture has to offer with a selection of delicious recipes. Think Sweetcorn with Soy Sauce Butter and Rice Dumplings with Walnut Sauce; big dishes such as Fried Salmon Rice Bowl and Sapporo Miso Ramen; and sweet treats like ‘Snowmelt’ Cheesecake and Crispy Sweetcorn Chocolate.

The recipes mostly fall into two categories: traditional, regional dishes and homages to specific dishes. There are also four Ainu recipes, which have been contributed by an Ainu chef, Hiroaki Kon. With travelogues exploring different regions, as well as beautiful photography, Hokkaido showcases one of the most unique and wonderful places to eat in the world.

• Publisert: Oktober 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 252
• ISBN: 9781784885984

An enchanting and delectable journey to the shimmering waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, via plates of pasta, baked fish and glasses of peach-laced white wine - from the author of A House Party in Tuscany

Welcome to the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to la dolce vita, sun-drenched islands and seaside towns where even the simplest trattoria has an effortless glamour.

Et praktverk med illustrasjoner med kunstnerisk snert – og nydelig tekst fylt av faglig tyngde og personlige opplevelser. Presise beskrivelser av fugleartenes karakteristika, av habitater og levesett og utbredelskart for Norden.

Axel forteller levende om kystfuglenes liv, om migrasjon, hekking, jakten på mat, utbredelse, kjennetegn og fuglenes kobling til vår kystkultur, samtidig som han fletter inn sine egne erfaringer som fugletitter og illustratør.

Kystfugler inviterer leseren inn i fuglenes fascinerende verden. Boka tar for seg mer enn 70 arter med utbredelse i Norge og Norden. Kystfuglene beskrives ut ifra sitt utseende, sitt levesett og sine særegenheter.

Illustrasjonene fanger fuglenes karakteristika med stor nøyaktighet og kunstnerisk snert.

En bok for alle fugleinteresserte.

• Forfatter: Axel Thorenfeldt
• Publisert: 2024
• Antall sider: 408
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Norsk bokmål
• ISBN: 9788205569003

Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world.

Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers: All food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, herbs and spices.

Information on every aspect of food’s origin, history, and place in world cuisine. Photographs that showcase culturally and historically interesting foods and how they are used. Packed with glorious images to create a feast for the eyes and stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts.

• Publisert: August 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 392
• ISBN: 9780241666630

Vakre landskap, spennende byer og uforglemmelige opplevelser – reiser du med tog, får du se så uendelig mye mer av verden rundt deg. Denne boka er en praktisk og inspirerende guide til de beste togrutene til – og i – Sør-Frankrike, Spania og Italia.

Hvilke byer er verdt et stopp? Hvordan kan du legge opp drømmeferien? Og hvor er det best å bestille billetter? Kristian Skjellum Aas, kjent fra Facebook-gruppa «Togferie», gir både konkrete råd, reiselyst og oversikt over alle mulighetene jernbanenettet byr på.

Med Togferie til Sør-Europa i hånden kommer du deg trygt fra Norge til Middelhavet. Eller du kan hoppe over de lengste transportetappene og bruke den som en guide til de beste opplevelsene der du er. La deg inspirere til å oppdage Sør-Europa på en helt ny måte!

• Forfatter: Kristian Skjellum Aas
• Publisert: Mars 2025
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Norsk
• ISBN: 9788248939436

«ØYA Myken Maten Menneskene» er en kokebok om å leve på en liten øy langt til havs – som inspirerer til matglede og til å skape samhold små kystnære samfunn. Forfatterne Kerstin Marthinsen og Julie Luneborg gir oss et levende innblikk i øyas matkultur, fra tiden da kvinnene sto ved kjøkkenbenken og mannfolka var på havet, til i dag når profesjonelle kokker leker seg med ferske råvarer rett fra matfatet.
Boka er fylt med matoppskrifter og stemningsfulle bilder av øya til alle årstider – og gode historier om livet på Myken.

• Forfattere: Kerstin Marthinsen og Julie Luneborg
• Utgitt: Nov 2024
• Innbundet
• Bokmål

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Islands in the World - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspiration range - reveals the world's most spectacular archipelagos in a brand-new gift book. From tiny sand-laced specks in tropical waters to remote Arctic archipelagos and wildlife-rich Ecuadorian islands, Rough Guides has combed every corner of the globe to find the most beautiful, curious and surprising islands. In this photo-rich coffee-table book, Rough Guides' dedicated team of experts reveal their favourite spots, from the Bay of Naples' best-kept secret to a haven of pristine wilderness off Canada's Pacific Coast.

Whether you're after nature, history, wildlife or culture, we've got the island for you. This fully illustrated book aims to inspire readers to head off the mainland and escape the tourist trail, whether that's to the wind-contoured Faroe Islands, the sun-soaked Caribbean or the remote southwest coast of Japan. Over 150 stunning images combine with authoritative text and insider information to give a strong flavour of each destination in this first-edition hardback book.

With every destination selected by expert Rough Guides' authors and editors, this brand-new, hardback book arms travellers with visual inspiration that'll enthuse them to get out there and explore the world with fresh eyes. 

• Publisert: Oktober 2024
• Antall sider: 236
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290163

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Ireland - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspiration range - shines a light on Ireland's most spectacular places in a brand-new coffee-table book. From remote rolling hills, to vibrant cities, Rough Guides have combed every corner of Ireland to bring you its most awe-inspiring spots in this photo-rich, first edition gift book. Our exploration of Ireland's iconic natural landscapes and remote historic hotspots is complemented by spotlights on the country's exciting cities and urban hubs.

This staggering photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - features spell-binding vistas, gritty cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. Text and images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, including what makes each spot unique and - ultimately - unmissable. Every place has been carefully selected by Rough Guides' dedicated team of expert authors and editors, with the contents helpfully organised geographically by region.

• Publisert: Oktober 2023
• Antall sider: 248
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• ISBN: 9781839058509

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland shines a light on the country's most spectacular places in a brand-new coffee-table book. From the wild and remote mountains of the Highlands to the rolling sand dunes at St Andrews, via magical lochs and glens, buzzing cities and remote islands, Rough Guides have combed every corner of the country to bring you its most awe-inspiring spots. Our exploration of Scotland's iconic natural landscapes and romantic castles is complemented by spotlights on the country's exciting cities, from grand Edinburgh and arty Glasgow to cosmopolitan Aberdeen.

This staggering photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - features spell-binding vistas, gritty urban cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. Text and images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, including what makes each spot unique and - ultimately - unmissable. Every place has been carefully selected by Rough Guides' dedicated team of expert authors and editors, with the contents helpfully organized geographically by region.

No matter what draws you to Scotland, this brand-new, hardcover book shines a light on it, and will inspire you explore every corner of the country. Features of the Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland- Uncovers the top places to visit in the country- Stylish coffee-table book with more than 150 inspiring photographs- Employs Rough Guides' "tell it like it is" ethos- Organised geographically by country region- Carefully curated by Rough Guides' team of expert authors and editors.

• Publisert: Oktober 2022
• Antall sider: 248
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• ISBN: 9781839057809

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guide's Inspiration range - celebrates the most breathtaking and unmissable locations across the country in this irresistible coffee-table book. From the iconic cities of the Northeast to the sweeping landscapes of the Southwest, crossing the Great Lakes, the Plains and the Rocky Mountains, this glossy guide will transport you across some of the most impressive locations throughout America. Each location has been carefully selected by the devoted team of skilled writers and editors at Rough Guides, and these destinations are thoughtfully arranged based on their geographical regions.

This incredible photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - showcases a mesmerising array of jaw-dropping landscapes, sparkling urban cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. The combination of gripping text and eye-catching imagery creates a vivid sense of each destination, including what makes each spot unique. So whether you're looking for weird, wacky or wonderful, on a short vacation or the trip of a lifetime, the USA is bound to exceed expectations and leave you wanting more.

• Publisert: August 2024
• Antall sider: 232
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290200

From the skyscrapers of New York City and the hustle of Marrakech to the foodie haven of Singapore and the natural wonders of Cape Town, discover the worlds 100 best cities to explore including amazing skylines, mouthwatering bites, and pure fun in this smart and inspiring travel resource. Grab your passport and get ready to explore 100 cities around the world. This informative travel guide--the next in National Geographic's blockbuster 5,000 Ideas series--takes you from skyscraper-filled concrete jungles to coastal urban oases.

You'll find hot tips for the best sights, bites, museums, and more for each location, as well as practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect when you arrive. And there's something in these pages for every traveller: history buff, art lover, foodie, beach bum, or anyone in between. Take a dim sum tour through San Francisco's Chinatown; hop a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto to capture two of Japan's best cities in one vacation; discover the hidden historical gems in bustling Mumbai; bathe in the sun on Sydney's beaches; temple hop your way through Bangkok and shop its floating markets; stand on the edge of the world in Ushuaia, Argentina, the world's southernmost city; take a walk through art history in Florence; or go on an urban safari in Nairobi.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 400
• ISBN: 9781426221675

Let National Geographic be your guide to the world after dark. In this beautifully illustrated volume you will discover all there is to see and do after the sun goes down. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing night sleeping under the stars or a high-energy party full of costumes and live music, there is something for everyone in this nocturnal collection.

Spanning more than 30 countries, this book offers adventures big and small including:Snorkeling at night with manta rays off the coast of Kona, Hawaii - Celebrating a New Year during Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Lantern Festival - Foraging at night for glowing mushrooms in Australia - Tubing under a “starry sky” of glow worms in New Zealand - Wildlife spotting on a night safari in Tanzania - Hiking by moonlight in Arches National Park - Skiing under the lights in Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Chasing the aurora borealis in Yellowknife, Canada - Watching beloved Hollywood films at the Celebrity Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California - Listening to the singing trees in Singapore - Learning celestial navigation from Polynesian wayfinders - Bringing Christmas cheer through a night of revelry during Germany’s Krampus festival - Sleeping under the stars in the Sahara Desert - Ringing in the New Year in New York City’s Times Square - Participating in a centuries-old celebration, China’s Moon Festival - Paddling out into Puerto Rico’s mangroves and bioluminescent bay - And so much more! Get ready to stay up late: this travel guide will delight wanderers, armchair travelers, and night owls alike and is a must-have collection for your coffee table.

• Publisert: Des 2024
  
• Antall sider: 400
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781426223372

Discover the best of Europe - one weekend at a time - with this collection of 100 short trip itineraries with maps to feed your wanderlust and inspire your next getaway. Explore Vienna’s vines, Umbria’s hilltop towns, and Oxford’s literary legends with 100 carefully plotted and mapped travel itineraries featuring epic escapes to discrete islands; hidden and unexpected sides of well-known destinations; fun family outdoor adventures; and cultural city breaks. It's time to start planning your next European adventure!

100 easy-to-follow short trip itineraries to amazing destinations in Europe from Scandinavia to Spain and everywhere in between. Discover the weekend's most surprising experiences, must-see sights, and must-do activities and explore the rich culture, history, and foods of each place. Extra sidebar content reveals topics of local interest so you can learn about must-try eateries, famous artists from the region, community customs and traditions, and more. Packed with practical travel advice with details on where to stay, when to go, and how to get there. Local maps and vibrant photography accompany each exciting European itinerary. Includes recommendations on how to extend your trip if you have the time. Contents include: Southern Europe - Trace Madrid's history through the arts; be bedazzled by Seville & the Costa de la Luz; discover island bliss in Gozo and Comino. 

• Publisert: Jan. 2025
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 424
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781837583102

In this rich and original photo book, the Scandinavia-savvy Austrian captures much more than the clichéd images of the Northern Lights.

With an eye on the coexistence of nature and culture, Königshofer explores how lives are lived in this intense and extreme environment, from the traditional ivory carver in Greenland to the ice surfer in the North Cape. The result is an authentic portrait of Scandinavian life, showing a whole new side to life up north.

• A rich portrait of winter in Northern Europe, far removed from the cliché of a wild, untouched wilderness
• Exciting contrasts of nature and culture in Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Greenland
• A must-have book for all fans of Scandinavia

• Publisert: November 2021
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Antall sider: 208
• ISBN: 9783961713493

This pocket-size drawing journal is packed with just as much clever, creative fun as the original bestselling 642 Things to Draw. All 642 drawing prompts inside invite doodlers to draw teeny tiny things-from 'a keyhole' and 'a marble' to 'an atom' and 'your house, from space.' Sure to keep creative folks inspired on the go, or wherever the doodle bug strikes!

• Publisert: 2015
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Antall sider: 304
• ISBN:  9781452137575

The best of Tokyo cuisine and culture, from AM to PM. A Day in Tokyo is a culinary journey through one of the world’s most vibrant cities. From the bustling streets of Shinjuku to the hidden corners of Ueno, this book takes you on a delicious food adventure from breakfast through to dinner, showcasing the diverse tastes and ingredients of Japanese cuisine.

Start the day with unbelievably fluffy Funwari Hottokeki, dive into some Tokyo-born Yakisoba Pan for a much-earned midday break and end the night with crunchy and tender Tonkatsu. Capture the delicious flavours of Tokyo at home with 96 recipes and insider tips on where to find the best local eats. A Day in Tokyo is the ultimate book for food and travel enthusiasts.

In print since 1991 and now in full colour, the eight edition of the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook remains the legendary travel bible for two-wheeled adventurers. Dreaming of taking on the Big Trip? From Kathmandu to Machu Picchu or Mongolia to Patagonia (via Tanzania), AMH8 tells you everything you need to know on how to ride Africa, Asia and Latin America, aka: the Adventure Motorcycling Zone (AMZ). With 448-fact-filled pages including contributions from a team of earth roaming, overlanding experts.

When, where and how, essential documentation, two dozen travel bikes rated, pages and pages on adapting and equipping your bike plus Life on the Road: borders, visas, money changing, air freight or shipping, comms and trackers, police trouble, mapping and navigation, off-road riding, troubleshooting and repairs, medical emergencies, wild camping and gear. Trans-Continental Route Outlines give you an idea of the best way to traverse the AMZ; which borders, fuel costs, where to get visas and catch ferries and where not to go.

• Forfatter: Chris Scott
• Publisert: Juli 2020
• Innbundet: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 468
• ISBN: 9781912716180

Alltid beredt! er en «speiderbok» for deg som vil nyte naturen. Boka gir deg grunnleggende friluftslivkunnskap og praktiske tips for vellykkede turer, slik at du kan klare deg selv i naturen og ta turene dine til nye høyder.

Nordmenns interesse for natur og friluftsliv har eksplodert de siste årene, og vi søker ut i naturen året rundt. Vi vil ut, og vi vil lære! For å mestre livet ute i vær og vind kreves innsikt og praktiske ferdigheter. Petter Schjerven har lang og bred erfaring med friluftsliv, og et brennende ønske om at flere skal oppdage gleden ved å være mer ute i naturen.

I Alltid beredt! deler han raust av sin kunnskap, og lærer oss blant annet hvordan vi kan lage en leirplass, tenne et bål, lage en snøhule og finne den smarteste veien.

• Forfatter: Petter Schjerven
• Publisert: 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Norsk
• ISBN: 9788248931713

Experience 60 of the world's greatest adventures on water - from sailing the Nile by felucca and cruising the Canadian Arctic, to exploring Pitcairn Island by cargo ship. With detailed accounts of each route, beautiful photos and practical tips on how to plan your own voyage, Amazing Boat Journeys will help you discover a more rewarding way of travelling. From the seafaring Polynesians to the Chinese Age of Discovery, travel by water shaped the world.

That same spirit of exploration compels Lonely Planet writers today to travel by cargo freighter and fishing vessel to the world's most remote islands; to hop onto mailboats in the Bahamas; or to experience life on a historic sail-powered windjammer. These journeys are eclectic and wide-ranging, from the wonder of a glass-bottomed boat ride through Florida springs to the ease of a thatch-roofed kettuvallam exploring Kerala's famed backwaters. Old-fashioned paddle-steamers ply the length of the Mississippi in the style of the 1800s, and cruise ships on the Yangtze feature enthusiastic karaoke in Mandarin.

Off-the-beaten-path cruises include Antarctica and Papua New Guinea. On the opposite end of the spectrum from a weeks-long journey over open seas is the charm of seeing a city from the water, whether crossing Victoria Harbour via Hong Kong's classic Star Ferry, viewing the banks of London from the Thames, or traversing Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River. Each trip includes authoritative commentary, awe-inspiring photography, and details of life on board the vessel, similar routes, and how to make the trip happen.

• Publisert: Oktober 2019
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 304
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781788681308

Travel more sustainably with this fascinating second edition of Amazing Train Journeys featuring 60 of the world's most unforgettable railway experiences. Discover epic new routes including Japan's Nozomo Shinkansen; the upgraded Tangier-Marrakech line in Morocco; and more - and get ready to watch the world roll by as you rumble along the tracks. Savour the breath-taking views across Loch Shiel as you pass over the infamous 21-arched viaduct on the Jacobite Steam Train; or alight the historic Rocky Mountaineer for a luxurious journey through the breath-taking Canadian Rockies.

Each of the 60 excursions provides a handy route map, stunning images and photography, infographics showing key stops, and an expertly written description of the journey that lies ahead. This is the definitive guide for anyone wishing to embark on a sustainable trip or enjoy a more meditative and mindful experience as they travel through a place rather than over it.

• Publisert: Februar 2024
• Antall sider: 302
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781837581726

Har du opplevd stjernemylderet over Langsuas vinterkledde vidder, sett solnedgangen glitre i sommerlig hav eller kjent suget i magen på høstferie i Jotunheimen? Drømmer du om villmarkspåske i Femundsmarka, å styre ditt eget hundesledespann, eller kanskje du har lyst til å lære deg turskøyting?

Dette er en bok om natur og friluftsliv til fire årstider. Du får over 100 tips til nærturer, langturer, hytter og aktiviteter. Her er inspirasjon til hverdagsgleder og feriesteder, både når perleugla synger i februar og løvet spretter i mai, men også når bølgene glefser og verden er tung av tåke.

Med denne boka vil lære noe nytt om naturen gjennom de ulike årstidene, finne større glede i turene dine og oppdage flere gode grunner til å tilbringe Året Ute!

• Forfatter: Hege og Stine Schultz Heireng
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Norsk bokmål
• ISBN: 9788205606289

ISBN: 9781788681315

Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr: 175

Explore the landscapes and places that inspired great art: find peace in Monet's lily-filled garden oasis, climb Mount Fuji on a printmaker's pilgrimage, sail with Gauguin to the South Pacific to stretch your imagination, or contemplate light and the changing seasons on Chelsea Embankment. Artistic Places is a stunningly hand-illustrated, visionary guide for seekers of beauty, rare tales and cultural riches. Find yourself instantly transported to the places where great artists have sought refuge, found their inspiration and changed the course of art history forever.

Susie Hodge, bestselling author and art historian, presents 25 famous and forgotten artistic destinations around the world, and connects these to the artists they inspired. In keeping with the Inspired Traveller's Guide series design, each entry is accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations from Amy Grimes which perfectly evoke the wonders that first attracted the masters, while Hodge delves into each location's curious history with insightful stories both in and beyond the canon. So take a leaf out of your favourite artist's sketchbook and discover the places they loved best.

• Publisert: 2021
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 144
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780711254534

Explore the places that time forgot. These abandoned, mysterious, sleeping monuments around the world have been relegated to the margins of history. From ancient ruins and crumbling castles to more recent relics – an art deco New York subway station, a Soviet ghost town in the Arctic Circle, a flooded Thai mall teeming with aquatic life – Travis Elborough takes you on a journey into these strange, overlooked and disappearing worlds and immortalises them in this book of original maps, accompanied by moving historic and geographic accounts of each site.

The featured locations are a stark reminder of what was, and the accounts in this investigative book help to bring their stories back to life, telling us what happened, when and why, and to whom. The book features 40 sites, including: Santa Claus, Arizona, USA: A festive tourist resort-turned-ghost town deep in the desert where you could once meet Santa Claus any day of the year; Crystal Palace Subway, London, UK: One of the city’s best-kept secrets is an underground, cathedral-like relic that many Victorian commuters bustled through; Montserrat, West Indies: The small Caribbean island with a population of 5,000 that was evacuated when its volcano erupted in 1995. The volcano is still active and nearly half the island remains a designated exclusion zone; Balaklava Submarine Base, Crimea: The former top-secret Soviet submarine base that was kept off all official maps and known as Object 825 GTS; Volterra Psychiatric Hospital, Tuscany, Italy: Once dubbed ‘the place of no return’, this long-closed lunatic asylum once housed 6,000 patients who were never allowed to leave.

• Forfatter: Travis Elborough
• Publisert: Jan. 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
  
• Antall sider: 224
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780711290846

Traverse the globe and explore the extraordinary. This is a unique, enigmatic collection of 45 meticulously crafted maps for wandering off the beaten track. Embark on an armchair expedition across nations and marvel at astounding spots only ever stumbled upon by chance.

The profound histories and distinctive quirks of these happenstances are described in detail alongside evocative black and white photographs. The unexpected places include:   Just Enough Room Island, an aptly named islet that defies spatial conventions The Purple Rock of Madeira, where shipwrecked lovers etched their love story into the annals of history The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered one day by a wayward goat on a meandering path, guiding its keeper to unravel the mysteries of the past Vaseline, where the product that has become a household staple was accidentally discovered Discover destinations both infamous and unknown, where haphazard means have conspired to shape our world's history. This is a tour through the quirks of fate and the marvels of chance.

• Forfatter: Travis Elborough
• Publisert: Jan. 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
  
• Antall sider: 224
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780711290815

Imagine what the world once looked like as you discover places that have disappeared from modern atlases in this stunningly illustrated and award-winning book. Have you ever wondered about cities that lie forgotten under the dust of newly settled land? Rivers and seas whose changing shape has shifted the landscape around them? Or, even, places that have seemingly vanished, without a trace? 

Following the international bestselling success of Atlas of Improbable Places and Atlas of the Unexpected, Travis Elborough takes you on a voyage to all corners of the world in search of the lost, disappearing and vanished. Discover ancient seats of power and long-forgotten civilizations through the Mayan city of Palenque; delve into the mystery of a disappeared Japanese islet; and uncover the incredible hidden sites like the submerged Old Adaminaby, once abandoned but slowly remerging.

With beautiful maps and stunning colour photography, Atlas of Vanishing Places shows these places as they once were as well as how they look today: a fascinating guide to lost lands and the fragility of our relationship with the world around us.

• Forfatter: Travis Elborough
• Publisert: Jul. 2022
• Antall sider: 224
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780711281158

Filled with authoritative maps, data-driven graphics, awe-inspiring photographs, and thoughtful essays, this vivid book will feed the soul of everyone who loves wild places. Six lush chapters take readers from the eastern woodlands to the central plains, from the northern wilderness to southwestern desert lands - including key wilderness areas in Canada and Mexico. You'll discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River, gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska's Tongass National Forest, and experience Grand Canyon Parashat's Dark Sky Park.

A special section rich in maps and graphics highlights 13 thematic topics, such as the National Scenic Trail System and the human impact on wilderness areas. This beautiful book, bursting with information and lyricism, will inspire all who have journeyed into the wild - and intrigue many who still hope to do so.

ISBN: 9781426222351

Publisert: Ok.t 2023