Englishwoman Mary McAuley first arrived in Leningrad in the early 1960s, eager to study labor relations for her thesis. Staying at a hostel, she met a number of Soviet students, many born under the rule of Joseph Stalin. Over the half-century that followed, McAuley traced their varying paths and the changing face of the former imperial capital. ......
Malaysia is a hugely diverse country and supreme holiday destination. Divided into Peninsular Malaysia and the island states of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo, each offers a wealth of unique attractions.For travellers interested in history and culture, the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, as well as other major cities, such as Putrajaya, Melaka and George ......
The Stars That Fell infuses poetry with a new meaning for modern Nevada and the American West. Using autobiographical details and testimony mixed with Nevada history and folklore, this poetry collection focuses on and includes the scars left by the mining industry, the military complex, and the treatment of Indigenous peoples to tell the story of ......
Make the Most of Your Time in Europe - Unforgettable Experiences Across the Continent. From mountain railways in Switzerland to secret beaches in Albania and midsummer cycling in Denmark, Make the Most of Your Time in Europe is a curated collection of remarkable journeys, cultural highlights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences - all selected by ......
How Geography and Lifestyle Shape a New Urban Environment
The San Diego of popular imagination is a lotus land of sun and surfers, a ruggedly beautiful region where Mexican barrios coexist with mountain villages and deserts sprawl as far as the eye can see. Functionally, if not officially, its reaches extend all the way to Tijuana, Mexico, giving it an unusual international distinction, as well as a ......
28 Inspirational No-Fly Journeys by Rail, Road and Sea
Explore Europe the Slow Way - Thoughtful Adventures by Rail, Road and Sea. Rough Guides Slow Travel in Europe is a beautifully designed, photo-rich travel book featuring 28 no-fly journeys across the continent. From remote road trips and epic hikes to scenic rail rides and ferry-hopping escapes, it invites readers to discover Europe at a gentler ......
Mississippi in the Depression: a Snapshot Album, Updated Edition
Eudora Welty is among the very few authors acclaimed for their work in both literature and photography. In 1971 she surprised her readers with this important book, for in One Time, One Place many of them learned for the first time that this revered writer was also a gifted photographer. One Time, One Place is the only book of Welty's where she ......