Random House New Releases - Travel - Between May 24, 2012 and June 23, 2013.

Fodor's Around Paris with Kids by Fodor's

2013-06-18T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's Around Paris with Kids
Written by Fodor's

Fodor’s Around Paris with Kids provides both visiting and local parents with 68 fun family activities to do in Paris, from exploring the interactive Cité des Enfants inside Paris’s futuristic Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie to seeing (and even learning) magic tricks at the Double Fond café-theater. Each activity features practical tips and suggestions for nearby places to eat. Plus, there are games for the kids.

Competitive Advantage: Fodor’s Around Paris with Kids is a unique, kid-friendly guide designed as a flipbook; as kids flip the pages, they’ll see the Eiffel Tower do somersaults. Parents will appreciate its compact size and easy-to-use format, which results in a better organized and more practical guide than the competition. And a guide parents will dip into time and time again.

Expanded Coverage: Exciting new kid-friendly activities and sights have been added to help families experience the best of Paris. Restaurant coverage has been updated with a focus on top spots with kid-friendly menus.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Cross-references at the end of each listing allow families to identify the Paris sights that best match their interests. Boxes in each listing call out tips and nearby kid-friendly restaurants for quick reference. A quick-scan thematic index appears at the back of the book.

Written by a Parent: Fodor’s Around Paris with Kids is written by a parent who lives in Paris and knows how to keep kids entertained there. Fodor’s choices are tried and true, while covering the practical concerns that all parents must address. Tips on transportation, timing, and what to do on rainy days are all included.

Northern California by Stan Skandinski

2013-06-05T00:30:00-05:00

Northern California A History and Guide - From Napa to Eureka
Written by Jack Newcombe
Illustrated by Stan Skandinski

A History and Guide -- From Napa to Eureka.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Fodor's Around Washington, D.C. with Kids by Fodor's

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's Around Washington, D.C. with Kids
Written by Fodor's

Fodor’s Around Washington, D.C. with Kids provides both visiting and local parents with 68 fun family activities to do in D.C., from exploring the National Air and Space Museum to watching a Wolf Trap show or visiting the National Zoo. Each activity features practical tips and suggestions for nearby places to eat. Plus, there are games for the kids.

Competitive Advantage: Fodor’s Around Washington, D.C. with Kids is a unique, kid-friendly guide designed as a flipbook; as kids flip the pages, they’ll see Honest Abe Lincoln make friends. Parents will appreciate its compact size and easy-to-use format, which results in a better organized and more practical guide than the competition. And a guide parents will dip into time and time again.

Expanded Coverage: Exciting new kid-friendly activities and sights have been added to help families experience the best of Washington, D.C. Restaurant coverage has been updated with a focus on top spots with kid-friendly menus.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Cross-references at the end of each listing allow families to identify the D.C. sights that best match their interests. Boxes in each listing call out tips and nearby kid-friendly restaurants for quick reference. A quick-scan thematic index appears at the back of the book.

Written by a Parent: Fodor’s Around Washington, D.C. with Kids is written by a local parent who knows how to keep kids entertained there. Fodor’s choices are tried and true, while covering the practical concerns that all parents must address. Tips on transportation, timing, and what to do on rainy days are all included.

Fodor's Around London with Kids by Fodor's

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's Around London with Kids
Written by Fodor's

Fodor’s Around London with Kids provides both visiting and local parents with 68 fun family activities to do in London, from exploring the London Dungeon and all its gruesome thrills, to learning about brass rubbing (and making your own) at the Brass Rubbing Centre, to getting a bird’s-eye view of the city from the London Eye. Each activity features practical tips and suggestions for nearby places to eat. Plus, there are games for the kids.

Competitive Advantage: Fodor’s Around London with Kids is a unique, kid-friendly guide designed as a flipbook; as kids flip the pages, they’ll see a Palace guard doffing and donning his impressive hat. Parents will appreciate its compact size and easy-to-use format, which results in a better organized and more practical guide than the competition. And a guide parents will dip into time and time again.

Expanded Coverage: Exciting new kid-friendly activities and sights have been added to help families experience the best of London. Restaurant coverage has been updated with a focus on top spots with kid-friendly menus.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Cross-references at the end of each listing allow families to identify the London sights that best match their interests. Boxes in each listing call out tips and nearby kid-friendly restaurants for quick reference. A quick-scan thematic index appears at the back of the book.

Written by a Parent: Fodor’s Around London with Kids is written by a local parent who knows how to keep kids entertained there. Fodor’s choices are tried and true, while covering the practical concerns that all parents must address. Tips on transportation, timing, and what to do on rainy days are all included.

Fodor's Around New York City with Kids by Fodor's

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's Around New York City with Kids
Written by Fodor's

Fodor’s Around New York City with Kids provides both visiting and local parents alike with 68 fun family activities to do in NYC, from exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art to watching a Puppetworks show or visiting the Bronx Zoo. Each activity features practical tips and suggestions for nearby places to eat. Plus, there are games for the kids.

Competitive Advantage: Fodor’s Around New York City with Kids is a unique, kid-friendly guide designed as a flipbook; as kids flip the pages, they’ll see the Statue of Liberty torch turn into a baseball player. Parents will appreciate its compact size and easy-to-use format, which results in a better organized and more practical guide than the competition. And a guide parents will dip into time and time again.

Expanded Coverage: Exciting new kid-friendly activities and sights have been added to help families experience the best of New York City. Restaurant coverage has been updated with a focus on top spots with kid-friendly menus.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Cross-references at the end of each listing allow families to identify the New York sights that best match their interests. Boxes in each listing call out tips and nearby kid-friendly restaurants for quick reference. A quick-scan thematic index appears at the back of the book.

Written by a Parent: Fodor’s Around New York City with Kids is written by a parent who lives in New York City and knows how to keep kids entertained in the Big Apple. Fodor’s choices are tried and true, while covering the practical concerns that all parents must address. Tips on transportation, timing, and what to do on rainy days are all included.

Fodor's San Diego by Fodor's

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's San Diego with North County
Written by Fodor's

With blockbuster attractions like SeaWorld and the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, the abundance of beaches, outdoor activities, excellent food, and an ever-expanding list of breweries and brewpubs, San Diego has become one of America’s top go-to cities in recent years. Fodor’s San Diego has everything travelers need to make the most of a trip, whether they’re looking for an all-out family vacation or a sophisticated adult getaway.

Expanded Coverage: Expanded beer and brewery coverage keeps up with the San Diego trend, including dates of beer festivals, tips on where the locals go, and our picks for best brewpubs. Fodor’s San Diego also includes new hotel and restaurant reviews throughout the city, as well as in select North Country side-trip destinations.

Illustrated Features: An in-depth, 7-page, full-color feature on the San Diego Zoo helps visitors maximize their animal sightings with a map of top attractions and helpful time-planning strategies. Short two-page full-color features throughout the guide—on topics as varied as surfing, Sea World, La Jolla and San Diego beaches, and neighborhood dining and shopping highlights—ensure that travelers eat, play, and shop at the best spots.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Neighborhood planners with colorful hotel, restaurant, shopping, and nightlife maps, plus Best Bets picks for restaurants and hotels, make planning a trip to San Diego a breeze. An entire chapter is also devoted to San Diego’s beaches, with maps and in-depth reviews that include beach amenities and top recommendations for every kind of beachgoer.

Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s San Diego offers savvy advice and recommendations from expert and local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

Free Map: A handy pull-out San Diego “On the Go” map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.

Egypt - Culture Smart! by Jailan Zayan

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

Egypt - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Jailan Zayan

Trade Paperback, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Middle East - Egypt; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-85733-671-9 (1-85733-671-2)

This revised and updated edition of Culture Smart! Egypt reveals a country in the throes of change. The largely secular revolution that started in Cairo’s Tahrir Square in January 2011 became the flagship of the Arab Spring revolts. The uprising resulted in a political effervescence, with new parties, movements, and groups all jostling for space in the new political landscape. But the situation remains fluid. Free elections produced a parliament dominated by Islamists and the country’s political and social identity has yet to be defined.

Egypt’s heady spirit of change is both rooted in and challenged by traditional and deeply conservative values. The timeless Egypt that has inspired conquerors, academics, and artists for millennia is home to 82 million people who call it Omm Eddunia, Mother of the World. It is the people who are Egypt’s true wealth. They are friendly, cheerful, proud, and renowned for their sense of humor.

In bringing the narrative up to date, this new edition of Culture Smart! Egypt explores the codes and paradoxes of Egyptian life. It outlines the country’s history and shows the forces that have shaped its sensibility. It explains values and attitudes, and guides you through local customs and traditions. It opens a window into the private lives of Egyptians, how they behave at home, and how they interact with foreign visitors. It offers practical advice, from how to make friends to avoiding faux pas. It sets out to make your encounter as rich as possible by taking you beyond the clichés to the real people.

Egypt - Culture Smart! by Jailan Zayan

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

Egypt - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Jailan Zayan

eBook, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Middle East - Egypt; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-85733-672-6 (1-85733-672-0)

France - Culture Smart! by Barry Tomalin

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

France - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Barry Tomalin

Trade Paperback, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Europe - France; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-85733-673-3 (1-85733-673-9)

France has experienced considerable upheaval in recent years. The Eurozone crisis, a new socialist president, rioting by an alienated underclass, a ban on the burqa (full veil) in public places, and an attempt to democratize the elite system of education all point to significant changes in French society. At the same time leading French companies are major investors in European energy resources, services, and luxury products, and between three and four hundred thousand French people live in Britain, making London, as former President Sarkozy stated, France’s fifth- or sixth-largest city. The implications of these changes have not yet fully permeated French society, but they reveal a slow process of adaptation to new realities.

Meanwhile, in international affairs, France makes a major and distinctive contribution and carefully guards its interests and prestige. The rivalry between Paris and the provinces continues the traditional split between North and South. France as a whole maintains its stately pace as a centre of culture, civilization, and, of course, the good life, which is one of the reasons it remains, with 75 million visitors a year, the most visited country in the world.

This new, updated edition of Culture Smart! France looks at the attitudes and values of the French today. It explains how French life and business work and shows you how to fit in as a foreigner. There is practical advice on how to avoid the pitfalls and do things the French way. It takes you through history, festivals, and traditions, the French at home, on the road, in the restaurant, and at work. Above all, it shows you how the French communicate, and how best to get along with this sometimes frustrating yet charming and brilliant people.

France - Culture Smart! by Barry Tomalin

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

France - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Barry Tomalin

eBook, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Europe - France; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-85733-674-0 (1-85733-674-7)

Light of India by Warren Dotz

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

Light of India A Conflagration of Indian Matchbox Art
Written by Warren Dotz

eBook, 144 pages | Ten Speed Press | Antiques & Collectibles; Art - Popular Culture; Travel - Asia - India | $9.99 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-60774-614-0 (1-60774-614-X)

With all the zany vibrancy of a Bollywood musical, the colorful matchbox labels of LIGHT OF INDIA present a fascinating confluence of popular culture and a sophisticated graphic arts tradition that stretches back for centuries.

Populated with pouncing Bengal tigers, regal jungle elephants, and Hindu gods and goddesses, these miniature masterpieces are worlds unto themselves, skillfully illustrated with a naive yet irresistible charm. This delightful art book is sure to fire the imagination of all who wish to study, preserve, and celebrate India's more humble, but no less brilliant, visual arts heritage. A dazzling collection of more than 300 vintage matchbox labels from India, dating from the turn of the century through the 1950s.

Includes a discussion of Hindu iconography, recurring visual themes and symbols, and the cultural and historical significance of matchbox art. A great resource for graphic artists and designers, collectors of paper ephemera or advertising art, and students of Indian culture. Gift edition slipcase includes a textured novelty "striker strip" along the spine.

Pakistan - Culture Smart! by Safia Haleem

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

Pakistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Safia Haleem

Trade Paperback, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Asia - Central; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-85733-677-1 (1-85733-677-1)

Pakistan is a land with a unique history, formed by migrating peoples who have left their footprint in its diverse cultures, languages, literature, food, dress, and folklore. The country is besieged by bad news, but despite the political turmoil the everyday life of its people is more stable, rich, and rewarding than the media headlines would lead you to believe. A myriad local festivals and celebrations and a vibrant cultural life go unremarked. Pakistan has the eighth-largest standing army in the world and is the only Muslim-majority nation to possess nuclear weapons, but few know that it is also the home of two unique schools of art.

This complex nation consists of various ethnic groups, each with its own individual cultures and subcultures, but which are unified by the common values of hospitality, honor, and respect for elders. Pakistani society has extremes of wealth and poverty, and daily life for most people is full of difficulties, yet everyone knows how to cope with crises. Creative and adaptable, Pakistanis are among the most self-reliant people in the world, bouncing back after major catastrophes.

Culture Smart! Pakistan takes you behind the headlines and introduces you to many of the country’s little-known traditions. It describes the vitally important cultural and historical background, shows you how modern Pakistanis live today, and offers crucial advice on what to expect and how to behave in different circumstances. This is an extraordinary country of enterprising, tough, and passionate people. Earn their trust and you will be rewarded many times over.

Pakistan - Culture Smart! by Safia Haleem

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

Pakistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Safia Haleem

eBook, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Asia - Central; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-85733-678-8 (1-85733-678-X)

USA - Culture Smart! by Gina Teague

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

USA - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Gina Teague

Trade Paperback, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - United States; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-85733-675-7 (1-85733-675-5)

Who can afford not to understand the USA? Many facets of American life have been embraced around the world, yet the sense of “just like in the movies” familiarity that first-time visitors often feel can be misleading. Underneath the gleaming smile of American popular culture lies a rich and complex society that brims with contrasts and contradictions. It is a culture of rugged individualism, of go-getters, of high-tech high achievers. At the same time it is a deeply religious country with a quiet devotion to church and charitable works.

This updated new edition of Culture Smart! USA also reveals a society in transition. The USA responded to the 9/11 attacks by embarking on two overseas wars, while at home the subprime mortgage crisis rippled through the economy, bringing the first African-American president to power during the biggest recession since the 1920s. In an increasingly polarized political and cultural climate, and with an ever widening gap between the haves and the have-nots, the rise of the social media has given more Americans a voice, from the Tea Party on the right to the Occupy Wall Street movement on the left. As Americans wake up to a changing world where their global economic dominance is no longer assured, attitudes and behavior are being challenged and reassessed across the land.
Culture Smart! USA takes you on a tour of the core influences and ideals that have shaped this great country and have driven the behavior and attitudes found on Main Street and in the workplace. It looks at Americans at work, at home, and at play, and provides the visitor with an up-to-date cultural “road map” of this dynamic, multifaceted society.

USA - Culture Smart! by Gina Teague

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

USA - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Gina Teague

eBook, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - United States; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-85733-676-4 (1-85733-676-3)

Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris by Fodor's

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, and the Seychelles
Written by Fodor's

Trade Paperback, 624 pages | Fodor's | Travel - Africa | $29.99 | May 21, 2013 | 978-0-89141-955-6 (0-89141-955-1)

Tourism in Africa is growing—the number of tourism arrivals increased from 37 million in 2003 to 58 million in 2009—and safaris are a key draw for visitors. Fodor’s The Complete Guide to African Safaris provides the most comprehensive and engaging information on the most popular game-viewing regions in Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, and Namibia.

Competitive Advantage: Other guides cover part of the process, but only Fodor’s deals with all aspects of the planning, picking, and preparing for safaris around Africa.

Expanded Coverage: Travelers will find in-depth descriptions that enable them to determine which African safari destination is best for them, in addition to insider advice and practical tips on everything from packing to camera lenses and bug sprays. We cover the best local and international safari tour operators with information on how to create a dream safari, whether it's a luxury, bespoke experience, or a rustic in the bush excursion. Plus, we reveal the best beaches for must-needed post-safari relaxation.

Illustrated Features: Special Fodor's Features throughout the guide provide rich information on how to dress, types of lodging and vehicles, different African tribes, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, and African culture. The best eco-lodges are highlighted for each country. Gorgeous photos throughout, many by Fodor's travelers, provide endless inspiration.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Find out everything you need to know to witness the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania. Discover details about animals and birds, including the Big Five, with checklists for each country. Consult Fodor’s hierarchy of safari parks in each country, with detailed lodging options, and compare tour operators with an easy-to-read chart broken down by experience, expertise, and clientele. Internet resources, a timeline, packing lists, must-ask questions, and information on what to expect after arrival are provided in easy-to-use, compact features.

Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s The Complete Guide to African Safaris offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to restaurants. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

Fodor's Essential India by Fodor's

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Kerala
Written by Fodor's

Trade Paperback, 536 pages | Fodor's | Travel - Asia - India | $25.99 | May 21, 2013 | 978-0-89141-943-3 (0-89141-943-8)

India is a country of vibrant and enticing contrasts: exquisite palaces are juxtaposed against simple temples, and modern high-tech industry coexists with ancient customs and rituals. There's much to see and do in this vast and geographically diverse country, and Fodor's Essential India covers the must-see sights better than anyone else.

Expanded Coverage: India is changing rapidly, and this guide includes the best new hotels, restaurants, and more in its vibrant cities and stunning countryside, from Delhi and Rajasthan to Mumbai and Goa. New to this edition is popular Kerala, in southwestern India, known for its beaches and lush backcountry.

Illustrated Features: Full-color, illustrated features on the iconic Taj Mahal, the holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges, and the amazing cave temples at Ajanta and Ellora give travelers a deeper understanding of these historic sites. The “Portrait of India” chapter, with illustrated sections on modern society, religion, food, dance, music, and shopping, provides insight into contemporary Indian life as well as the past.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: A full-color, 12-page feature on getting around India includes indispensible information on buses, trains, taxis, and rickshaws, along with tipping information and an easy- to-use Travel Times Chart. Great Itineraries cover the Golden Triangle and various add-ones, making trip-planning easy. Each chapter contains Top Reason to go, a spotlight on regional cuisine, and regional planning and transportation advice.

Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s India offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

Fodor's San Diego by Fodor's

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's San Diego with North County
Written by Fodor's

eBook, 368 pages | Fodor's | Travel - United States - West - Pacific (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) | $15.99 | May 21, 2013 | 978-0-89141-961-7 (0-89141-961-6)

With blockbuster attractions like SeaWorld and the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, the abundance of beaches, outdoor activities, excellent food, and an ever-expanding list of breweries and brewpubs, San Diego has become one of America’s top go-to cities in recent years. Fodor’s San Diego ebook has everything travelers need to make the most of a trip, whether they’re looking for an all-out family vacation or a sophisticated adult getaway.

Expanded Coverage: Expanded beer and brewery coverage keeps up with the San Diego trend, including dates of beer festivals, tips on where the locals go, and our picks for best brewpubs. Fodor’s San Diego also includes new hotel and restaurant reviews throughout the city, as well as in select North Country side-trip destinations.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Neighborhood planners with colorful hotel, restaurant, shopping, and nightlife maps, plus Best Bets picks for restaurants and hotels, make planning a trip to San Diego a breeze. An entire chapter is also devoted to San Diego’s beaches, with maps and in-depth reviews that include beach amenities and top recommendations for every kind of beachgoer.

Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s San Diego ebook offers savvy advice and recommendations from expert and local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

Standard Deviations by Karl Taro Greenfeld

2013-05-15T00:30:00-05:00

Standard Deviations Growing Up and Coming Down in the New Asia
Written by Karl Taro Greenfeld

eBook | Villard | Biography & Autobiography - Personal Memoirs; Travel - Essays & Travelogues; Biography & Autobiography | $14.99 | May 15, 2013 | 978-1-58836-206-3 (1-58836-206-X)

“I was twenty-three and I had set off for Asia to become a writer, intrigued by lurid tales of booms, busts, drugs, sex, violence, magic. There was a wicked sorcery in Asia, in the economic profligacy of the early nineties, in the way financiers and businessmen took a rapidly wiring and developing continent and looted billions, like a titanic parlor trick converting all that wealth into abandoned office complexes and half-completed shopping malls. . . . I wanted it all—the money, the sex, the drugs. And to this day I believe that if I am honest with myself, despite all I have learned the hard way over the past decade, I would still want it all again, the fucking and the getting loaded and the scheming to get enough money to pay for that life.”

In the late 1980s, not long out of college, Karl Taro Greenfeld found himself stranded in New York, a failed writer before his career had even begun. His Jewish-American father angrily cut off support; his Japanese mother suggested he go to Japan to teach English. He did, accepting a job with no more promise than he’d had before. But he stayed in Asia for the next several years, working his way through a series of journalistic posts, watching a culture erupt before his eyes and facing his own demons. Through a series of vividly imagistic stories that range from the rigidly journalistic to the deeply intimate, Standard Deviations recounts Greenfeld’s experiences—both professional and personal—during Asia’s wild ride at the end of the twentieth century. Whether drinking Japanese cough syrup to get high with other Western expatriates, visiting a free-sex ashram in Bombay, or watching a former high school pal self-destruct as an equity analyst in Jakarta, Greenfeld evokes the spirit of a continent in flux at an explosive “bubble” economy’s end—and a man confronting his own identity and aspirations.

Raunchy, insightful, eloquent and moving, Standard Deviations is an uncompromising work of cultural observation and self-exploration.

From the Hardcover edition.

1812 by National Geographic

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

1812 A Traveler's Guide to the War That Defined a Continent
Written by National Geographic

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | National Geographic | Travel - Museums, Tours, Points of Interest; History - Military; History - North America | $13.95 | May 14, 2013 | 978-1-4262-1127-0 (1-4262-1127-9)

This official guide to the War of 1812 takes readers on a fascinating tour of the prominent historical sites in both Canada and the U.S. Timed for bicentennial celebrations continuing though 2015, this guide is published in partnership with the U.S. National Park Service and Parks Canada, and is ideal for travelers who love history.
Relive the epic battles of the War of 1812, from Fort McHenry--where Francis Scott Key was inspired to pen "The Star Spangled Banner"--to Tippecanoe, Queenston Heights, Horseshoe Bend, and Chalmette. This lushly illustrated, handy guidebook--the only one that contains both U.S. and Canadian sites--is the official U.S. National Park Service and Parks Canada guide to the War of 1812. It takes you to all war-related landmarks--from the shores of the Great Lakes, up and down the Eastern Seaboard, all the way south to New Orleans--and to such renowned attractions as the USS Constitution, Governors Island, and the White House, infamously torched in 1814 during the Chesapeake Campaign. Evocative text explains how the war played out, as well as tourist insights and how to visit each site. Fun, fact-filled sidebars; a milestones timeline, key biographical sketches; detailed visitor information; and colorful, easy-to-read maps make this a must-have souvenir for anyone joining in the bicentennial festivities and interested in the War of 1812.

Random House New Releases - Travel - Between May 24, 2012 and June 23, 2013.

Fodor's Around Paris with Kids by Fodor's

Fodor's Around Paris with Kids Written by Fodor's

Northern California by Stan Skandinski

Northern California A History and Guide - From Napa to EurekaWritten by Jack Newcombe Illustrated by Stan Skandinski

Fodor's Around Washington, D.C. with Kids by Fodor's

Fodor's Around Washington, D.C. with Kids Written by Fodor's

Fodor's Around London with Kids by Fodor's

Fodor's Around London with Kids Written by Fodor's

Fodor's Around New York City with Kids by Fodor's

Fodor's Around New York City with Kids Written by Fodor's

Fodor's San Diego by Fodor's

Fodor's San Diego with North CountyWritten by Fodor's

Egypt - Culture Smart! by Jailan Zayan

Egypt - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Jailan Zayan

Egypt - Culture Smart! by Jailan Zayan

Egypt - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Jailan Zayan

France - Culture Smart! by Barry Tomalin

France - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Barry Tomalin

France - Culture Smart! by Barry Tomalin

France - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Barry Tomalin

Light of India by Warren Dotz

Light of India A Conflagration of Indian Matchbox ArtWritten by Warren Dotz

Pakistan - Culture Smart! by Safia Haleem

Pakistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Safia Haleem

Pakistan - Culture Smart! by Safia Haleem

Pakistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Safia Haleem

USA - Culture Smart! by Gina Teague

USA - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Gina Teague

USA - Culture Smart! by Gina Teague

USA - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Gina Teague

Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris by Fodor's

Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, and the SeychellesWritten by Fodor's

Fodor's Essential India by Fodor's

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and KeralaWritten by Fodor's

Fodor's San Diego by Fodor's

Fodor's San Diego with North CountyWritten by Fodor's

Standard Deviations by Karl Taro Greenfeld

Standard Deviations Growing Up and Coming Down in the New AsiaWritten by Karl Taro Greenfeld

1812 by National Geographic

1812 A Traveler's Guide to the War That Defined a ContinentWritten by National Geographic

Fodor's Around Paris with Kids
Written by Fodor's

Northern California A History and Guide - From Napa to Eureka
Written by Jack Newcombe
Illustrated by Stan Skandinski

Fodor's Around Washington, D.C. with Kids
Written by Fodor's

Fodor's Around London with Kids
Written by Fodor's

Fodor's Around New York City with Kids
Written by Fodor's

Fodor's San Diego with North County
Written by Fodor's

Egypt - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Jailan Zayan

Egypt - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Jailan Zayan

France - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Barry Tomalin

France - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Barry Tomalin

Light of India A Conflagration of Indian Matchbox Art
Written by Warren Dotz

Pakistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Safia Haleem

Pakistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Safia Haleem

USA - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Gina Teague

USA - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Gina Teague

Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, and the Seychelles
Written by Fodor's

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Kerala
Written by Fodor's

Fodor's San Diego with North County
Written by Fodor's

Standard Deviations Growing Up and Coming Down in the New Asia
Written by Karl Taro Greenfeld

1812 A Traveler's Guide to the War That Defined a Continent
Written by National Geographic