Hiking & Camping

God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake a gruelling hike along the world's longest continuous footpath--The Appalachian Trail. The 2,000-plus-mile trail winds through 14 states, stretching along the east coast of the United States, from G... More

With detailed cultural information and insider tips, Lonely Planet regional guides provide spectacular introduction to each state. The Alaska guide offers dedicated chapters on Alaskan wildlife, wilderness hikes, and paddles, and expanded coverage of Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound. of full... More

From looking at the stars to walking on the moon and reaching beyond our solar system, contents include: star maps and telescopes - from Galileo to Hubble; stars and comets; exploring space with satellites and unmanned planetary probes; reaching for the moon; and the space shuttle and the space stat... More

This Collins Gem explains what we know about the universe - including all the key features from the Big Bang to the planets. Every major aspect of the universe is covered, helping readers understand the complexities of the world outside our own.... More

Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Machhapuchhare, Makalu - a roll call of inspiration awaits trekkers in the Nepal Himalaya. Discover its famous peaks and unique culture in this authoritative guide by one of the region's most experienced trekkers. 22 new contour maps for major trekking areas, supple... More

Jaipur: 10 Easy Walks is the first book of its kind and gives the tourist a chance to explore the famed lanes of Jaipur. See the well planned streets from close quarters and discover the city's architectural beauty in its monuments, havelis, temples and other traditional buildings, its carefully pre... More

In Paramjit Singh's resplendent landscapes there is always an air of mystery which haunts and beckons, making the viewer's experience spiritual and full of magic at the same time. The artist's own journey through such magical pathways began in the 1950s New Book... More

Fascinating for any reader, and absolutely essential for anyone who takes a hike in the woods, this book will change the way we understand ourselves and the great outdoors.... More

Trailblazers: Profiles of America's Gay and Lesbian Elected Officials (winner of the Victory Foundation Civic Leadership Award) is a quick reference to the most comprehensive list of the country's openly gay and lesbian officials. You?ll read about 14 of these representatives in greater depth, getti... More

In Without Compass Or Map, nineteen men and women, all professionals in the field ofculture and the arts, from seven countries across Asia, attempt to engage withfour diverse cultural organizations by studying them in their own environments,to better understand their histories, their achievements, a... More

Praise for Fitness For Dummies(R) by Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent "Full of smart, jargon-free, common sense advice." -- Shape. "A funny, irreverent, and very smart guide." -- Cooking Light "Comprehensive, authoritative -- and entertaining." -- Men's Fitness Features a walking journal to help ... More

Geocaching is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports of the millennium, combining aspects of treasure hunting, high-tech navigation, and exploration. To get started all you have to do is select a local cache listing from a geocaching Web site, enter the waypoint or coordinates into your GPS unit,... More

Every outdoorsperson at on time or another needs to chart a course in the wilderness. In "Land Navigation Handbook" an expert navigator combines his map-and-compass skills with a special concern for the needs of the wilderness wanderer to create a comprehensive primer for the beginning pathfinder an... More

Remarkably Georgia, no larger than Switzerland, ranks in the world's top twelve for geographical diversity. It contains the heart of the Caucasus mountains--larger and more dramatic than the Alps--subtropical wetlands, a Black Sea coast, semi-desert, all peppered with ancient stone towers and an exc... More

Athens, city of the gods, birthplace of modern democracy, artistic and cultural center of the ancient world, is steeped in myth and legend. Now, in this newly reissued book publishing just in time for the 2004 Olympics being held in Athans, travel writer John Freely guides readers on a series of wal... More

Winner of the Charles H. Cooley Award from the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction. Richard G. Mitchell Jr. spent more than a dozen years among survivalists at public conferences, private meetings, and clandestine training camps across America. He takes us inside a compelling, hidden world... More

Frances Lincoln Publishers team up with Ramblers Association, ardent campaigner for greater public access to open land, to produce this ground- breaking series of compact guides to areas newly opened up to walkers by the Right to Roam legislation now in effect in the U.K. These five guides explore r... More