Gifts Under $30

52 Fun Things to Do on the Plane-Part of a whimsical little series, this entry consists of a deck of 52 pocket-sized cards, each colorfully illustrated with an activity that people young, old or in-between can amuse themselves with during a plane ride. The activity suggestions range from word games to interactive story-telling and are a perfect way to make the hours fly by unnoticed. $6.95
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52 Fun Things to Do in the Car (For Kids) $6.95

Enjoy offbeat sightseeing suggestions, outdoor activities and travel tips for all ages with:
52 Adventures in Atlanta
52 Adventures in Chicago
52 Adventures in Los Angeles
52 Adventures in New York City
52 Adventures in San Francisco
52 Adventures in Washington D.C. Each $6.95

Adventures to Imagine--In a follow-up to his last book, Nights to Imagine, National Geographic photographer Peter Guttman focuses his intrepid imagination and evocative prose on 28 adventurous escapes in the U.S. "Imagine living life at full tilt" this book begins, and Guttman show us how; from participating in a wagon train along the Oregon Trail to Olympic bobsledding at Lake Placid; from hot air ballooning over the Green Mountains to an Arctic safari. Gorgeous color photographs illustrate each adventure, and an appendix provides contact information. A gift that is sure to delight active or armchair travellers alike. $17.00

NEW Cooking at the Kasbah: Recipes From My Moroccan Kitchen--This is a delicious book of traditional and contemporary Moroccan recipes, colorfully spiced with photographs and historical and cultural notes. Kitty Morse offers information on kitchen supplies, ingredients, cooking techniques, and the art of eating, as well as about 70 recipes on everything from soups and bread to fish, meats and desserts. The text, and the photographs by Laurie Smith, will entice you its flavors of the Moroccan spirit. Bismillah! Paper, $22.95

Colours of Thailand--Travel photographer Barbara Lloyd takes color as her theme as she explores the many facets of Thai culture, from the saffron in a monk's robe to the green of a terraced hillside. She examines how the use of color in everyday life reflects the personality, role and symbolic meaning of people and places throughout Thailand, and illustrates her insights with 185 luscious color photographs. $19.95

The Cultivated Traveler's Journal--This lovely spiral-bound cloth journal is more than a place to jot down your thoughts: it will inspire you with its breathtaking reproductions of famous paintings from Bonnard to Picasso and quotes from writers including Gustave Flaubert and Paul Theroux. In addition, its creators have thoughtfully tucked postcards and a pocket address book inside so that you can keep track of all your friends, both new and old. $17.95

Everywoman's Travel Journal--This pocket-sized journal has a flexible, protective plastic cover and blank pages, as well as a few helpful travel tips here and there. Quotes from famous women travellers make it the perfect blend of information and inspiration. $9.95

Four Letters of Love--Niall Williams, who with his wife Christine Breen wrote O Come Ye Back to Ireland and other travel favorites of ours, has just written his first novel. We are pleased to announce that it is even better than his previous books. Two intertwining stories of family and loss provide an eloquent look at Ireland and the Irish spirit.
Cloth. $23.00

NEW The Gift of Travel--What could be a more appropriate gift than a book actually entitled The Gift of Travel? The editors of the Travelers’ Tales have selected their favorite travel stories from their award-winning series and published them together in a single volume. Stories about people, places and experiences from Agra to Tibet, Paris to Palenque, Brazil to the Atlas Mountains and beyond. There are a few famous names, but most of the authors selected here are unknowns who have just written really great travel stories. A delightful, inspiring collection that will make you want to jump on the next plane bound for anywhere. $14.95

The Hungry Traveler--To call these four pocket-sized books menu translators does them an injustice. Yes, they translate and describe menu items, but they also discuss the local culinary specialties of every region and province, include tips on wine and shopping at food markets, and describe dishes with such detail and gusto that you will be salivating before you ever get the waiter's attention. Buon Appetito !
France
Germany
Italy
Mexico Each 8.95

Markets of Provence--Ruthanne and Dixon Long take you on a culinary tour of Provence in this new book that celebrates the glorious open-air markets and fresh produce of the region. Inside tips on finding the best markets and food shops, preparing local specialties and a calendar of market days for towns throughout Provence are coupled with recipes and glorious color photographs. Truly a treat for all the senses. $19.95

NEW Naples at Table--Arthur Schwartz, veteran cookbook author and restaurant critic, celebrates the food and people of Naples and the surrounding Campania region with 250 recipes from Avellino, Bonevento, Caserta, Salerno, the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Ischia. The recipes are culled from his many years of travel in the area, and are accompanied by informed notes on the origins of the recipes, the families who have used the recipes for generations, and local ingredients and specialties. Early chapters offer an extensive, enjoyable introduction to the region and its history, with subsequent chapters arranged by course. A delectable book. $27.50

NEW New York Vertical--A condensed version of last season’s $95 volume of the same name, this gorgeous book pays homage to the New York skyscrapers, right down to its size and shape--six and a half inches wide by thirteen inches high. It is filled with dazzling black and white vertical shots of Manhattan, from famous skyscrapers to unusual views of streets and neighborhoods, all taken by Horst Hamann and accompanied by witty and insightful quotes from the famous and the obscure. A lovely gift for any New Yorker, would-be New Yorker, or architecture buff. $29.95

NEW Rough Guide CD’s--The creators of the popular Rough Guides series have joined with the World Music Network to produce an excellent collection of music from around the world. Want to sample Brazil’s musical heritage? The Rough Guide Brazilian Music CD is arranged by region and contains music by some of Brazil’s best-loved and most respected musicians and vocalists. The Flamenco CD allows you to experience the varied forms and interpretations of this dynamic music performed by masters of the genre. All in all there are 26 regional CD’s so far in this series, each with over 60 minutes of music. "These discs delve right into the heart and soul of the regions they explore"--Rhythm Music Magazine.

The Andes (Music of) Australian Aboriginal Music Brazilian Music Cajun & Zydeco Colombian Music Cuban Music Eastern European Music English Roots Music Flamenco India & Pakistan (Music of) Irish Music Irish Music: Dublin Kenya & Tanzania (Music of)

Native American Music North African Music Portuguese Fado Reggae Salsa Scottish Music Scottish Music: Edinburgh South African Music Tango West African Music World Music World Music 2 Zimbabwe (Music of) Each $14.95

NEW Rough Guide to The Millennium--Reservations for parties at the best hotels in the world have been sold out for years, but there are still lots of other options for New Year’s Eve 1999. This new book guides you to a wide array of celebrations worldwide, including one at the Eiffel Tower in Paris involving a Millennium "egg"; a party billed as the largest in the world at the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt; and feasts and festivals in Kiribati (or Christmas island), which is situated along the International Date Line and therefore will be the first place to experience the millennium, as well as in other runner-up islands in the South Pacific. Contact information is provided for these and other events, as are facts about the millennium and the angst that goes along with it. The perfect stocking stuffer for the procrastinating party animal. $8.95

Still It Makes Me Laugh: Impressions of West Africa-- Mimi Robinson spent time in West Africa and was impressed by the colors and "word sketches" used by artists there. An artist herself, she decided to put her impressions on paper and the result is this delightful art box. The reusable box contains10 colorful notecards that draw on West African traditions and sayings, a brass talisman handmade in Ghana, and an illustrated booklet that describes the region in picture and text. An inspiring and unusual gift for the world traveller. $18.95

Tango! The Dance, The Song, The Story--Four experts trace the history of the Tango from the slums of Buenos Aires to its present-day revival, and examine its worldwide appeal as an expression of passion. Over 250 illustrations and photographs, many in color, evoke the spirit of the dance and the culture that created it. A wonderful celebration of one of the most exciting dance forms around. $29.95

Three Rivers of France--Part armchair travel and part guide, Freda White's classic look at the Dordogne, Lot and Tarn regions of southwest France is back in print after a long absence. This lovely paper edition is illustrated with 100 color photographs by photographer Michael Buselle, who has also added up-to-date tips on places to eat and stay. Explore chateaux, rural villages and medieval ruins and follow in the footsteps of a classic francophile. $22.95

Travel Journal Series--Each destination-specific book contains evocative drawings of local sights, revealing anecdotes, and tips on what to do and where to go. It also leaves space for you to record your own impressions and travel notes, making it both a journal and souvenir at the end of your trip. The thick ragged-edged pages and the cloth cover ensure that your memories will stay intact, and the pocket size makes it easy to take along.
Dublin & Ireland
Florence
London
Paris
Provence
New York City Each $12.95

Travel Writing-- Part of the highly regarded Writer's Digest series,
this guide will teach you how to take notes during your travels and organize them into articles, how to develop an "angle", how to structure your article (and edit out the boring stuff), and how to market your work. Author L. Peat O'Neil includes numerous writing exercises and an appendix of information sources. A great gift for the would-be travel writer in the family. $18.99

Ultimate Pocket Flags of the World--Customers are always asking us for a pocket reference that contains every single flag in the world, and here it is. Dorling Kindersly presents the flags in all their colorful glory and includes information on the history and design of each. 200 maps pinpoint the locations of the countries and state flags are covered here as well. The whole informative package comes in a handy 3" by 5" size. Cloth. $12.95

Ultimate Pocket Atlas --Dorling Kindersly has created a state-of-the-art atlas filled with political and topographical maps, information on capital cities, airports and populations, all in an attractive and easy-to-use pocket format. Color photographs and graphics highlight the major features of each area, and it is fully indexed. Cloth. $12.95

Venice: Tales of the City-Authors have been drawn to Venice for centuries, and editors John and Kirsten Miller have collected some of the most interesting and varied writings in this lovely clothbound anthology. From Lord Byron and Thomas Mann to Orson Welles and Jeanette Winterson, these stories, poems, essays and diary entries capture all the impressions and emotions produced by Italy's most fascinating city. $13.95

The Wordless Travel Book-You no longer have to fumble over pronunciation or look frantically through your phrasebook--Jonathan Meader makes it as easy as pointing. This slim, compact plastic-covered book contains color illustrations of food and clothing items, modes of transportation, and our personal favorite: a picture of a tiny alien and its aircraft... Useful in Roswell, perhaps? $4.95