An accessible and cutting edge introduction to - and overview of - the key concepts defining contemporary urban geography in 20 lively and informative essays.

A work on the Himalaya that offers a different and more personal appraisal of the region, detailing the author's own intimate experiences with the environment and the people who live there.

Travels through this stunning, dramatically changing, and always surprising, landscape. Gueho looks at both monumental and the seemingly infinitesimal seasonal events - from the massive tides and cataclysmic cyclones to the flowering of plants and the impact of exotics on the environment.

Organized into chapters that focus on practical concerns for travelers to Japan, such as hotels, dining, and shopping, this book offers practical information designed to smooth your way through routine as well as unexpected events. It highlights key life customs in Japan and includes useful insights into the 'whys' of typical Japanese behavior.

Frommer's Complete Guides * America's #1 bestselling travel series * More full-color guides than ever before * Foldout maps in annual guides * Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and insider tips.

Written by long-time residents to New York, this guide highlights the best of the City, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. They have also chosen the best hotels and restaurants and offer candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.