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Ladakh: The Culture and People of “Little Tibet". David Vaala. More than 150 full-color images present the rugged Himalayan region of Ladakh, India. This stunning collection features landscapes, seldomly seen Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and intimate portraits of Ladakhi nomads. At the heart is an exclusive look at the sacred cham ceremonies—masked dance dramas about Buddhism. • 12" x 12" (304 x 304 mm) • 167 color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-4281-3 • HC • $59.99 / £57.99 / 89.99 CAD Puerto Rico’s Surf Culture: The Photogra- phy of Steve Fitzpatrick. Steve Fitzpatrick. The 1968 World Amateur Surfing Championships put Puerto Rico on the map of surfing destinations, but it wasn’t until photographer Steve Fitzpatrick relocated to San Juan that the island’s surf culture had a dedicated documentarian. Pulled from an archive of more than 50,000 captures, these 160+ dramatic images present the best surf Puerto Rico has to offer. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 160+ photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-4195-3 • HC • $45.00 / £42.99 / 68.00 CAD Haunted Britain: Supernatural Realms of the United Kingdom. JG Montgomery. More than 50 locations for supernatural Great Britain: haunted castles, manors, poltergeists, black dogs, witches, and more. From the ghosts of London’s tragic past to haunted manors and ancient barrows, to the wilds of Bodmin Moor and brood- ing serenity of Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, visit the strange and haunted UK. • 6" x 9" (152 x 228 mm) • 37color photos•240pp. •978-0-7643-5165-5•HC•$24.99 / £23.99 / 36.99 CAD Lancashire Folk: Ghostly Legends and Folklore from Ancient to Modern. Melanie Warren. Visit 155 places in Lancashire, England, where strange history meets creepy modern times. Arranged alphabetically by town and place, it includes ghosts, the devil, witches, dragons, fairies, and more. Indexed by type; a separate index lists postcodes and Ordnance Survey map references for those who wish to visit the locations. • 6" x 9" (152 x 228 mm) • 18 color images • 240 pp. • 978-0-7643-4983-6 • HC • $19.99 / £19.99 / 29.99 CAD Scottish Ghosts. E. Ashley Rooney. With centuries of battles, seers, curses, and illicit romances, it is no surprise that Scotland has more than its share of ghost stories and legends. Follow the ambitious kings and fathers, the family feuds, and the constant troubles with the English. Reflect on the rich blend of Celtic myths and legends and the fairy world. • 6" x 9" (152 x 228 mm) • 43 b/w photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-3990-5 • PB • $16.99 / £16.99 / 24.99 CAD Great Britain’s Royal Tombs: A Guide to the Lives &Burial Places of BritishMonarchs. Michael Thomas Barry. An essential and concise reference guide to the true life stories and final resting places of the monarchs of England from the warrior kings of the dark ages to modern day. Brings history alive through exciting narrative, illustrations, paintings, and rare photos. • 11" x 81/2" (279x215mm) •237 images•160pp. •978-0-7643-4129-8•HC•$29.99 / £28.99 / 45.00 CAD Haunted Australia: Ghosts of the Great Southern Land. JG Montgomery. Australia has a dark side embedded in the landscape, deserts, convict-built gaols, museums, public houses, and civic buildings. Find here more than 150 ghostly locations covering the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland,the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and external territories. • 6" x 9" (152 x 228mm) •38 color photos •256pp. •978-0-7643-5228-7 • HC • $24.99 / £23.99 / 36.99 CAD Memories of Australia: Abandoned Buildings and Their Stories. Matt Bushell. How do we engage with places that once played a pivotal role in our communities? Memories of Australia explores this question by documenting abandoned buildings across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Backstories about the buildings invite us to contemplate the archi- tectural and cultural legacy of this mesmerizing landscape. • 11" x 9" (280 x 228 mm) • 249 color images • 240 pp. • 978-0-7643-6283-5 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD Jewish Treasures of the Caribbean: The Legacy of Judaism in the New World. Photographs by Wyatt Gallery, essays by Stanley Mirvis, PhD, with a foreword by Jonathan D. Sarna, PhD. A photo essay of the oldest Jewish communities of the New World, as seen through the remaining historic synagogues and Jewish cemeteries in the Caribbean. Once home to thousands of Sephardic Jews who f led the Catholic Inquisition, these historic communities are rapidly dwindling and could soon disappear. • 9" x 11" (228 x 279 mm) • 233 color images • 240 pp. • 978-0-7643-5095-5 • HC • $60.00 / £57.99 / 90.00 CAD Puerto Rico: Scenes United Kingdom: Stories, Lore & History International: Stories, Lore & History The North: A Photographic Voyage to the Top of the World . A breathtaking photographic voyage to the top of the world! • 8 3/4" x 11" (280 x 220mm) • 350+color images •360pp. •978-0-7643-6417-4•HC• $65.00 / £59.99 / 95.00 CAD Monumental: The Greatest Architecture Created by Humankind . A stunning photo book featuring portraits and texts showcasing master- pieces from 10,000-plus years of architectural history! • 11 1/4" x 11 1/4" (285 x 285 mm) • 350+ color images • 352 pp. • 978-0-7643-6418-1 • HC • $75.00 / £68.99 / 105.00 CAD Secret Places: 100 Undiscovered Travel Destinations around the World Edited by Jochen Mussi. Secret Places offers insider tips on extraordinary but less traveled destinations worldwide! • 9"x101/2" (228 x 266 mm) • 494 color images • 320 pp. • 978-0- 7643-6367-2 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD Human Tribe. Alison Wright. A page-turner in the most exquisite sense, this book of 161 portraits expresses the emotive beauty of the human face. Documentary photographer Alison Wright traveled to every continent to capture the diver- sity of the human tribe, from South America to Africa, Asia, and points in between. • 8"x8" (203 x 203 mm) • 161 color images • 176 pp. • 978-0- 7643-5396-3 • HC • $29.99 / £28.99 / 45.00 CAD Seven Continents: Photography of Mohan Bhasker. Mohan Bhasker. Seven Continents takes readers around the world in 225 exquisite landscape photographs. Adventure stories enrich the images, documenting close calls with nature and paying tribute to the beauty, history, and significance of remote regions where few people venture. • 12" x 9" (304 x 228 mm) • 225 color images • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-4980-5 • HC • $50.00 / £47.99 / 75.00 CAD Secret Cities of Europe: 70 Charming Places Away from the Crowds. Henning Aubel. Get an insider's look at beautiful, charming European cities that you may not have heard of. Gorgeous photos and informative travel guides help you to choose your next destination. • 9" x 10 1/2" (228 x 267 mm) • 301 color images •240pp. •978-0-7643-6289-7•HC• $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Train Stations of the World: From Spectacular Metropolises to Provincial Towns. Martin Weltner. Come along on a fascinating journey to nearly 80 train stations on five continents. Learn about the use of rail transit on each continent and the story of each station. Includes 280 mostly contemporary photographs, many providing stunning aerial views that show a perspective not available to passengers. • 9"x101/2"(228x266mm) • 280 color images • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-6368-9 • hardcover • $39.99 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD True Africa: Photographs by David Sacks. David Sacks. David Sacks is a master at drawing out qualities of beauty, dignity, and joy in his subjects. He shows that people are not defined by the outer shell of their adversity. Enjoy this photographic journey into the beautiful and joyful people who live there. • 12" x 12" (304 x 304 mm) • 107 color & 67 b/w images • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-4217-2 • HC • $75.00 / £71.99 / 113.00 CAD Secret Cities of Italy: 60 Charming Towns off the Beaten Path. Thomas Migge. Take a walk through sixty of Italy's off-the-beaten-path towns and villages in this gorgeous travelogue! • 9" x 10 1/2" (228 x 266 mm) • 261 color images • 192 pp. • 978-0- 7643-6591-1 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Japan. Hans Sautter.. The beauty and complexity of Japan's ancient culture, futuristic cities, serene landscapes, and frenetic pace are captured in this book of stunning photography. Japan's cultural and natural phenomena are captured in lush full-color images. • 11 3/4" x 15" (298 x 381 mm) • 350+ color images • 320 pp. • 978-0- 7643-6498-3 • HC • $100.00 / £90.99 / 140.00 CAD Norway's Knitted Heritage: The History, Sur- prises, and Power of Traditional Nordic Sweater Patterns. Annemor Sundbø.. Nordic knitting designs have long enchanted the world. What makes their allure and beauty so timeless? The answer is fascinating, and author Annemor Sundbø, known as "Norway's Sweat- er Detective," takes readers on a wild ride to discover it. • 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" (209 x 260 mm) • 899 color & b/w images • 400 pp. • 978-0-7643-6615-4 • HC • $60.00 / £54.99 / 86.00 CAD Useless Knowledge for the World Traveler: 555 Curious Facts, Trivia, and Misconceptions That You Should Know. Klaus Viedebantt.. A fun, funny, and fascinating compendium of facts, trivia, and advice from around the world—covering all seven continents, from the North Pole to the South Pole, and even the moon! • 4 3/4" x 7 1/4" (146 x 184mm) • 34 color images • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-6505-8 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD INTERNATIONAL • PUERTO RICO • UNITED KINGDOM | 75