Travel

Driving While Black demonstrates that the car--the ultimate symbol of independence and possibility--has always held particular importance for African Americans, allowing black families to evade the dangers presented by an entrenched racist society and to...

It's hardly a secret that mobility has always been limited, if not impossible, for African Americans. Before the Civil War, masters confined their slaves to their property, while free black people found themselves regularly stopped, questioned, and even...

Inspirational journal to help you plan out your dreams and goals.

Not only do these sun-soaked islands boast beautiful beaches, stunning coastline and the warm azure waters of the Mediterranean, but also an exceptionally rich history and culture evident in the ancient temples, medieval castles and Baroque churches...

Gran Canaria's towering mountains, pristine beaches, cosmopolitan towns and distinctive mix of Old and New World cultures make it an irresistible destination to visit. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Gran...

Discover Cape Town and the Winelands -- a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and wine lovers!Whether you want to hike up Table Mountain, see the penguins at Boulders Beach, sip on world-class wine in Stellenbosch or enjoy Cape Malay bobotie in Bo-Kaap, this...

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Cape Town and the Winelands, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map--all designed to help you see the very best of Cape Town and the Winelands. Marvel at the...

Discover South Africa - a country brimming with bucket-list experiences Whether you're hoping to catch a glimpse of nature's most majestic animals, get an adrenaline fix scaling the heights of Table Mountain or simply soak up the summer sunshine with a...

This is de Prorok's tale of his archeological expedition into Abyssinia (now called Ethiopia) in 1933-34. Hardly the patient scientist, Prorok tells about raiding tombs, flirting with native women, outrunning murderous warlords, spying on magical cults,...

An unforgettable examination of America's black market and its unrelenting grip on society. Eric Schlosser turns his exacting eye on the underbelly of the American marketplace and its far-reaching influence on our society. Exposing three American...

Banff Mountain Book Awards WINNERThe spellbinding true story of retracing the extraordinary trek of Ewart the Leopard Grogan--the legendary British explorer who, in order to win the woman he loved, attempted to become the first person to cross AfricaIn...

From the acclaimed author of Dispatches From Pluto and Deepest South of All comes a rollicking travelogue from East Africa. NO ONE TRAVELS QUITE LIKE RICHARD GRANT and, really, no one should. In his last book, the adventure classic God's Middle Finger,...

Chasing the Blues explores the roots of the blues---the music birthed in the Mississippi Delta by African Americans who fashioned a new form of musical expression grounded in their shared experience of brutal oppression. They used the power of music to...

In 1964, at the age of three, Tim Bascom is thrust into a world of eucalyptus trees and stampeding baboons when his family moves from the Midwest to Ethiopia. The unflinchingly observant narrator of this memoir reveals his missionary parents' struggles...

Banish Boredom Elevate ExpectationDoes a suspicion lurk in the back of your head that there must be more to this life in Christ? Where is the vigor, the joy? Has hyperactivity, monotony, or low expectations crept over your days, shunting you into a...