Come on a journey along the visually and historically rich Maine coast from Kittery, on the southern border, and east to Eastport, where the sun first rises on the US. Travel past shores where ships have wrecked and where lighthouses warn of the rocks, stop at towns where large sailing schooners were built, and visit villages where fishing and lobstering activities continue today. The 86 images are only a sample of the eye-captivating and colorful sights and scenes to be found from early morning into night along the Maine coast.

"We discover eco-hotels, slow-food producers and green initiatives, and meet a new generation of islanders dedicated to sustainability and to preserving the lush green biodiversity that remains. A beautiful escape." -Reclaim Magazine Mallorca: the jewel of the Mediterranean, known for its avid sunbathers and synonymous with a booming travel industry. In recent years the island has entered into an amiable but vigorous dialogue centred on conservation and sustainability as a result of the climate crisis and ongoing pandemic. Photographer Patricia Parinejad not only illustrates the intoxicating beauty of Mallorca, she also tracks this exciting environmental movement, using stunning images and compelling writing to showcase sustainable businesses, eco-hotels, green initiatives, and innovators who are all fighting to preserve the island. This captivating coffee table book shows even those familiar with Mallorca a side of the Balearic Island that is very different and yet very essential: the new 'Green Mallorca'. Text in English, German, Spanish

The Oxford of Inspector Morse and Lewis is a comprehensive description of the locations used as setting for the complete Inspector Morse series and the first two series of Lewis. Although the cameras roamed nationally and internationally, the emphasis of the book is on the home base of the detectives, the university city of Oxford, which is revealed in an unconventional light. The celebrated university buildings were there but as a setting for crimes committed by corrupt academics, the 'Gown'. The other side of Oxford was also portrayed, the 'Town' and the countryside around, with its equally devious criminals. Grappling with them, and with growing technology, was an old-fashioned improbable sleuth, modern only in his lack of deference for his superiors. This edition, updated with new material to include Lewis and recent developments in Oxford, is essential reading for all lovers of the Oxford detectives, as well as providing much interest and inspiration for locals and tourists alike.

On a winter's day in the mid-1970s the photographer Marcia Bricker Halperin sought warm refuge and, camera in hand, passed through the revolving doors of Dubrow's Cafeteria on Kings Highway. There, between the magical mirrored walls and steaming coffee urns, she found herself as if on a theater set, looking out at a tableau of memorable Brooklyn faces. Enchanted, Halperin returned to Dubrow's again and again. In Kibbitz & Nosh, Halperin reminds us of the days when she would order a coffee, converse with the denizens of Dubrow's on Kings Highway and at its other New York City location in Manhattan's Garment District, and in that relaxed atmosphere execute candid photographs. In keeping with the work of Vivian Maier and Robert Frank, these black-and-white images taken during the waning days of New York City's legendary cafeteria culture are revealing and empathetic. Dubrow's was a restaurant-cum-social club for a generation of New Yorkers; it was a place to chat with friends, an escape from the confines of the family apartment, and a space to dream while looking out onto the traffic on Kings Highway or Seventh Avenue. Beyond Dubrow's on the sidewalks and in the streets, the gritty and fantastic New York of the 1970s appears, ready to come through the revolving doors to order a coffee and a blintz. The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies and the lauded historian of the Jewish-American experience Deborah Dash Moore provide essays that illuminate and contextualize Halperin's poignant photographs. Kibbitz & Nosh, with a whiff of nostalgia and full of incisive visual commentary, is a revealing return to this lost third place, the essential cafeteria.

A souvenir, a gift, or a portable way to immerse yourself in Boston, this small-format book captures on each page a new colorful image to treasure for years to come. From the famous Boston harbor to the many historical and contemporary attractions in the city itself, the book covers aspects that are well known and some that are surprising. Boston is a modern, active city with old-world roots, and this attractive book of photos captures every bit of its 400-year-old charm. Visit Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, the swan boats, the waterfront with its distinctive architecture, the universities, and the diverse neighborhoods that bring vitality and energy to the city. Captured throughout the seasons, these photos provide an enjoyable keepsake of magnificent Boston.

Few decades are as momentous, and memorable, as the 1970s. The years 1970-79 were rich, exciting and, for today's fifty and sixty-somethings, a formative period of motorcycling in Britain. It was an era that saw the passing of the baton from British to Japanese manufacturers: Norton, BSA and Triumph were overtaken by Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki. Before long, multi-cylinder 'superbikes', such as the GT750, the XS750 and the GS1000, became the bikes idolised on many bedroom walls. In bike sport, Barry Sheene surpassed the old guard of Mike Hailwood and Phil Read, while heroes such as Evel Knievel secured motorcycling's place in popular culture. Celebrating fifty of the decade's best bikes, journalist Phil West remembers all of this and more in this fascinating book.

With stunning bikes, technical advancements and pivotal milestones, the 1980s was a vibrant period for motorcycling in Britain. Accelerating sales saw the decade begin with the old, twin-shock Universal Japanese Motorcycles and end with race replicas, fully-faired tourers and screaming strokers. Bike sport grew and had a bigger influence on what was being ridden on the road. Learners became restricted to 125s, and the Paris-Dakar Rally spawned a new class of road-going replicas such as the Africa Twin, the precursors of today's popular adventure bikes. And on the street, hooligan 'LC Johnnys' evolved into Simpson Bandit-wearing 'streetfighters' and day-glo-bedecked road racers on GSX-Rs. Having ridden and written about virtually every new bike since the 1970s, Phil West looks back at fifty motorcycles that were all hugely loved and lusted over during the decade that inspired a generation of bikers.

A vibrant and adventurous LEGO (R) photography book that sees the world in LEGO bricks and minifigures. LEGO (R) In Focus celebrates the boundless creativity of LEGO play through stunning brick and minifigure photography. Look through the lens of 30 toy photographers as they imagine the world from a LEGO point of view. This distinctive collection from creators across the globe explores minifigure-sized perspectives on nature, urban life, travel and adventure, and much more. From diving into the ocean's depths and seeking shelter in a snowstorm, to dancing at a washing machine disco and enjoying ice cream on a summer day, each image offers surprises and hidden humor, while sharpening our focus to the magic of play. Detailed captions and behind-the-scenes progress images take us deeper into the bricks and elements that connect us. LEGO (R) In Focus is the perfect experiential, imaginative photography book for LEGO builders and dreamers alike.

Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite a different experience to today. After the independence of the wartime years, women had to leave their jobs when they married and support their husband by creating a spotless home, delicious meals and an inviting bedroom. A 1950s Housewife collects heart-warming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating post-war period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s. This book will prove an eye-opener for those who now wish they had listened when their mothers attempted to tell them stories of the 'old days', and will provide useful first-hand accounts for those with a love of all things kitsch and vintage. From ingenious cleaning tips, ration-book recipes and home decor inspiration, the homemaking methods of the fifties give an entertaining and poignant insight into the lives of 1950s women.

This is an indispensable reference for the lighthouse enthusiast, required reading for those interested in maritime history, and a necessity for anyone who loves Cape Cod. Step back in time and observe the lighthouses and lightships that marked the shores and guided mariners through dangerous waters surrounding Cape Cod. Experience these maritime marvels and trace through the history of these lighthouses and lightships. Archived plans describe the details of these aids to navigation with more than 500 images, including some that have never before been published. Complete your journey with a visit to these historic spots, using the books comprehensive visitors guide.

'A fizzingly entertaining and enlightening book' Daily Telegraph 'Mesmerising' Geographical Magazine 'A fascinating delve into uncharted, forgotten lost places. But it's not just a trivia-tastic anthology of remote destinations but a nifty piece of psycho-geography, explaining our human need for these cartographical conundrums.' Wanderlust In a world of Google Earth, in which it is easy to believe that every discovery has been made and every adventure already had, Off the Map is a stunning testament to how mysterious our planet still is. From forgotten enclaves to floating islands, from hidden villages to New York gutter spaces, Off the Map charts the hidden corners of our planet. And while these are not necessarily places you would choose to visit on holiday - Hobyo, the pirate capital of Somalia, or Zheleznogorsk, a secret military town in Russia - they each carry a story about the strangeness of place and our need for a geography that understands our hunger for the fantastic and the unexpected. But it also shows us that topophilia, the love of place, is a fundamental part of what it is to be human. Whether you are an urban explorer or an armchair traveller, Off the Map will inspire and enchant. You'll never look at a map in quite the same way again.

Relive the experience of a meander down the Ocean City, New Jersey, boardwalk. Beautiful imagery from the past and present will take you on a tour of the arcades, thrill rides, souvenir shops, and candy and popcorn stops that have become hallmarks of this summer resort. A smattering of history and lore are reminders of the great storms and fires that have swept through the city, as well as the personalities that make it what it is today. Vivid photography conjures the sound of gulls, the crash of surf, and the taste of a fresh-tossed tomato pie. Take Ocean City home with this must-have souvenir.