Travel & Adventure

Texas Cocktals, 2nd Edition, is an expanded and updated collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Lone Star State.    

From big city lounges to dusty roadside dives, delve into the Texas drinks scene with this newly expanded and updated edition of the best-selling Texas Cocktails, 2nd Edition. With over 100 recipes and dozens of profiles of bartenders, drink like a Texan, whether you’re just visiting or entertaining at home. Locals and tourists alike will discover new watering holes that are sure to satisfy tastes as varied as Texas is large. Far more than just a recipe book, Texas Cocktails, 2nd Edition features signature creations by the best mixologists from Houston to El Paso, and everywhere in between. Within the gorgeous, die-cut covers, you'll find: 

- More than 100 essential and exciting cocktail recipes
- New variations of the classic Margarita and Harvey Wallbanger
- Interviews with the state's trendsetting bartenders and mixologists
- Bartending tips and techniques from the experts
- Profiles of Texas distilleries and their featured spirits
- Food and drink hotspots across the state
- And much more!

Mix up your own Lone Star libations with this perfect guide to the art of craft cocktails! 

Nico Martini is the co-founder of Bar Draught, mobile draught cocktail solutions, is the founder of Hypeworthy, a digital marketing and branding agency, and is a former lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas. He has taught for the USBG, Bar Institute NYC and Bar Institute Portland. You've no doubt heard seen his TED Talk on the evolution of cocktails called "Beyond the Vodka Tonic" and now he's a "Best Selling Author" with the Spring 2018 release of his book Texas Cocktails published by Cider Mill Press. He's been participating in San Antonio Cocktail Conference since 2014 and yes, Martini is actually his last name...

A beautifully illustrated pocket-size field guide to the birds of North America—a must-have for any birder’s backpack or home library. 

Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 North America’s most popular birds. Inside this elegant hardcover, you’ll find profiles on individual species, each showcasing a full-page illustration, plus a description of bird habits and flight patterns, information on where to look for birds and how—and when—to see them, and, last but not least, instructions for building your very own birding “life list.” Discover the wonderful world of North American birds, including: 

- The Mountain Bluebird 
- The Black-Capped Chickadee
- The Carolina Wren
- The Red-Winged Blackbird
- The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Visually stunning, Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide is an engrossing overview of North America’s remarkable and diverse birds. You’ll find opportunities for discovery on every page. 

Mexican Food: The Ultimate Cookbook is a beautiful and thorough collection of recipes drawn from the many rich traditions of Mexican cuisine and inspired by contemporary influences.  

This comprehensive guide takes you on a tour of Mexican cuisine. From Indigenous traditions to colonial influence and beyond, Mexico has absorbed different local and foreign influences for generations, which is what makes the country’s food so delicious and varied. With these recipes, you can enjoy dozens of bold entrees, sauces, salsas, sides, beverages, and desserts, alongside tips and techniques that help you extract maximum flavor from each ingredient. In this collection you will find:

- 300+ easy-to-follow recipes that utilize regional authenticity and modern flair.
- Stunning original photography and illustrations that will inspire you to make these mouthwatering meals. 
- Insights and recipes from industry insiders.
- Comprehensive breakdowns of elemental ingredients like masa, chile peppers, epazote, and mezcal.
- A fascinating history of this culture’s cuisine.

This cookbook captures the spirit of this cuisine and provides a detailed look into the diverse approaches that shaped Mexican tradition over the centuries. Spanning coastal delicacies, hearty mountain dishes, and delicious street tacos, the recipes in this cookbook reflect the many types of Mexican food. Explore the rich flavors of this region with Mexican Food: The Ultimate Cookbook. 

Learn all the East Coast’s many lighthouses with the newly updated and expanded The Lighthouse Handbook: New England and Canadian Maritimes, 4th Edition.

Explore the living history of New England and Canadian maritime lighthouses with the original lighthouse field guide, perfect for daytrips or planning your next adventure. New England’s foremost Lighthouse’s authority Jeremy D’Entremont explores each of New England’s lighthouses and their history, as well as several Canadian lighthouses, with the trained precision of an expert in this definitive guide. The newly updated 4th edition adds new profiles including five additional Canadian lighthouses in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, more fun facts, and even visiting guides to help you plan your next lighthouse trip in style.

Jeremy D'Entremont, New England's foremost lighthouse authority, is historian for the American Lighthouse Foundation, founder of Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, owner and tour operator for New England Lighthouse Tours, and webmaster of New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide at www.newenglandlighthouses.net. He has been researching, writing, and photographing the lighthouses of New England since the mid-1980s. Jeremy has written more than a dozen books and more than 300 magazine articles in publications including Lighthouse Digest and The Keeper's Log, and he is the author of the "lighthouse" entry in the World Book Encyclopedia. His photos have been published in many magazines, including Soundings, Offshore, and Captain's Guide.

What is better than cooking with cast iron? Cooking with cast iron on an open fire, camp stove or grill is better!

There’s no such thing as spending too much time outdoors. The cravings you work up exerting all that energy in nature will be satisfied when you cook with The Campfire Cast Iron Cookbook, making for a healthy and delicious adventure. This guide to outdoor cooking over a campfire guarantees that the more time you spend outside, whether in the backyard or the backcountry, the better your meals will taste. Inside you'll find: 

- Over 100 recipes for all meals and all tastes
- Chapters dedicated to breakfast, sides and starches, meat, seafood, vegetables, and desserts
- An in-depth description and explanation of different types of cast iron cookware
- A guide on how to set up your fire and cookware for the perfect outdoor cooking experience
- Tips and tricks for cooking and clean-up, including how to properly care for your cooking fire and firepit

From roughing it to van life and glamping, The Campfire Cast Iron Cookbook has your outdoor meal needs covered. 

Whether climbing bald mountain, swimming at Sand Beach, or enjoying one of the many hiking trails, this notebook is the perfect size for tracking your Maine adventures.

Whether climbing bald mountain, swimming at Sand Beach, or enjoying a hiking trail, this notebook is the perfect size for tracking your Maine adventure. Explore the way life should be with facts about Maine’s natural landmarks and scientific sketches of Acadia’s flora and fauna. With a gorgeous landmark-embossed cover, this notebook lets you take a piece of Vacation Land where every you go.

Dive deep into the world of sharks, the most fascinating and misunderstood marine animals on the planet, in this stunning new edition of The Shark Handbook, written by Shark Week expert, Dr. Greg Skomal.

Did you know that a whale shark’s spots are as unique as a fingerprint? Or that sharks can go into a trance when flipped upside down? Or that the Megallodon’s mouth was 6 feet across? With The Shark Handbook, jump into brand new facts about these fierce sea creatures! Explore all of the orders of sharks such as:

- Ground sharks
- Great white sharks
- Mackerel sharks
- Carpet sharks
- and more!

This book features over 400 profiles of every shark in existence, from the first sharks living about 445 million years ago to the ones lurking in the ocean deep today. Starring spectacular, full-color photography that makes these jaw-dropping sharks come to life, this is the perfect gift for the shark enthusiast in your life.

Dr. Greg Skomal, PhD is an experienced aquarist and Marine Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. He's been keeping saltwater aquariums since childhood and has shared his extensive knowledge with viewers of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, NBC's Today, and other media.

The perfect companion for lighthouse buffs, this comprehensible and travel-friendly full-color field guide covers over 150 lighthouses on the West Coast, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada! 

For centuries the lighthouses of the West Coast have played a key role in the maritime history and lore of the nation. From majestic structures to the smallest treasure, these beacons have guided ships safely for countless years and endeared themselves to lighthouse fans everywhere.
 
This definitive handbook features beautiful full-color photographs, highly regarded directions and contact information for each light, and complete articles on every existing lighthouse on the West Coast!
This ultimate travel guide features:
 
- stories of colorful keepers
- true tales of daring rescues at sea
- efforts undertaken for lighthouse preservation
- then-and-now photographs
- dates of establishment
- tower height and accessibility
- fun and surprising side-trips at each light 
- and so much more!

Your personal guide to one of Maine's most beloved lighthouses!

Nubble Light has long been at the center of Maine's maritime history and lore, and is undoubtedly one of the state's greatest treasures...and All About Nubble Light is a treasure trove of facts, figures, history, and folklore surrounding this majestic beacon. Inside this book, you'll find:
*The fascinating origins of Nubble Light and the history of the surrounding region
*True tales of shipwrecks and daring rescues
*Efforts undertaken for preservation
*Stories of colorful keepers
In addition, this book is filled with information for visiting and viewing the lighthouse. More than just a lighthouse handbook, this is your one-stop travel guide and reference source for touring and learning about this spectacular location on the southern Maine seacoast. Expert author Jeremy D'Entremont has also added a companion title, All About Portland Head Light, to his impressive body of work.

Feed the adventurer in you with Origins of a Journey, more than 120 stories of history’s most famous travellers and their finest adventures.

Inside each of us lives an explorer who yearns to visit the great unknown. Feed the adventurer in you with Origins of a Journey, more than 120 stories of history’s most famous travellers and their finest adventures. These are the tales behind the history’s bravest pioneers, bringing you from the ocean’s black depths to the top of Mount Everest. Harriet Tubman ferries fugitive slaves along the Underground Railroad—not once, not twice, but 19 times. Teddy Roosevelt risks life, limb, and sanity as he charts the Amazon’s River of Doubt. Buoyed by the voice of God, Joan of Arc travels to Vaucouleurs to petition Charles for a chance to fight for France. Charles Darwin notices several different finch species while touring the Galápagos Islands, fundamentally changing how we understand life. Spanning from 500 BC to today, Origins of a Journey teaches us that there is always value in an adventure, no matter how small—or doomed—it may be.

Your personal guide to one of the most iconic lighthouses in America!

Portland Head Light has long been at the center of Maine's maritime history and lore, and is undoubtedly one of the state's greatest treasures...and All About Portland Head Light is a treasure trove of facts, figures, history and folklore surrounding this majestic beacon. In this book, you'll find:
*The fascinating origins of Portland Head Light and the history of the surrounding region
*True tales of shipwrecks and daring rescues
*Efforts undertaken for preservation
*Stories of colorful keepers
In addition, this book is filled with information for visiting and viewing the lighthouse and neighboring Fort Williams. More than just a lighthouse handbook, this is your one-stop travel guide and reference source for touring and learning about this magnificent site, surrounded by beautiful Casco Bay. Expert author Jeremy D'Entremont has also added a companion title, All About Nubble Light, to his impressive body of work.

Bring the majestic beauty of the Grand Canyon with you wherever you go.

Bring the majestic beauty of the Grand Canyon with you wherever you go with this durable notebook that is perfect for both on and off the trail. It doesn’t matter when inspiration strikes, this National Park Signature Edition has plenty of blank pages waiting to be filled with notes, ideas, and sketches. It also contains park facts, historical imagery, and emblematic quotations that encapsulate the park and its iconic landmarks, from the North Rim to the Colorado River. Whether you drive through or go backcountry camping, the Grand Canyon Signature Edition is an ideal way to remember your visit to one of the great national parks.

Jot down observations next to quotes from famous outdoors enthusiasts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Signature Notebook.

Step into nature with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Signature Notebook. Jot down observations next to quotes from famous outdoors enthusiasts as you appreciate the scenery of Chimney Top and Rainbow Falls. Write alongside images of local flora and fauna or add some sketches of your own in this pocket-sized notebook. Featuring a beautiful embossed cover, this notebook is perfect for on the trail and off. 

Bring the timelessness of Yellowstone with you wherever you go with the Yellowstone National Park Signature Notebook.

Bring the timelessness of Yellowstone with you wherever you go with the Yellowstone National Park Signature Notebook. Sporting an embossed cover featuring Old Faithful in all its glory, you can enjoy the inspiration of the great outdoors wherever you go. With facts, figures, and images of Yellowstone’s unique natural landmarks, this notebook is perfect for brainstorming on the trail or inspiring on the go. Write alongside quotes from great outdoors enthusiasts while you enjoy all that nature has to offer. 

 

Whether climbing El Capitan or enjoying the scenery, the Yosemite Park National Park Signature Notebook is the perfect way to bring the Sierra Nevadas wherever you go.

Whether climbing El Capitan or enjoying the scenery, the Yosemite Park National Park Signature Notebook is the perfect way to preserve your memories. Featuring detailed illustrations of local flora and fauna, get ready to become the next John Muir. Write alongside quotes from outdoors enthusiasts. Including images of national landmarks like Nevada Falls and Half Dome, you can bring a bit of the Sierra Nevadas with you wherever you go.

The original lighthouse field guide for the Hudson River and the New York harbor.

There are seven lighthouses that light the way up the Hudson River to Albany. Many of these are famous lighthouses of significance, none more well known than the statue of Liberty and the famous Little Red Lighthouse underneath the George Washington Bridge. This book is a guide to these lighthouses and their histories and their current status. Filled with illustrations and photographs, this rich little guide to these gems of the Hudson is a sure fire way to help keep the home fires burning.

2009 marks the 400th Anniversary of the exploration of the Hudson River and it's valley which was first discovered by Henry Hudson in 1609 while about the ship Half Moon.

A stunning collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the heart of Britannia.

Forget pouring a cuppa, fill your glass with unique drinks from the heart of Britain and explore some of the best pubs and lounges the home of Big Ben has to offer. Enjoy cocktails from some of London’s best bartenders and mixologists from the comfort of your own home. Plan your next stroll along the River Thames or bring the big city to your home bar with photographs and recipes that capture the heart of the city. City Cocktails profiles some of the most happening cities in the world to give readers a taste of class, no matter where they set their glass.

Miami Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Magic City.

Famous for its tropical climate and vibrant nightlife, Miami has been a go-to destination since the railroad could deliver travelers there from all over the United States. Today, the Magic City has become an international beacon for art enthusiasts, fashionistas, foodies, and nightlife aficionados, making for one of the country’s most dynamic cocktail scenes. Miami Cocktails is the perfect guide to drinking like a local. Inside you will find: 

- Over 100 cocktail recipes that honor and reinvent classics and make the best of all the fresh, year-round local produce
- A brief history of Miami and the city's influence on the global cocktail scene
- Introductions to local bartenders and mixologists that reflect the myriad of influences shaping the city today
- Where to find the perfect ingredients around the city
- Cocktail basics for your home bar, including glassware, tools, spirits, liqueurs, and extras
- Drink your way around Miami with chapters dedicated to your favorite neighborhoods

Whether you are preparing to travel to Miami or simply bring Miami to your home, Miami Cocktails is the perfect guide for you!

Gabriel Urrutia is an award-winning veteran of the spirits industry, filling every role from mixologist to consultant. His coverage of the Miami cocktail scene is featured in Edible South Florida and on the popular Spirited Miami blog, which he founded.