travel

Chronicles Galileo's six trips to Rome, from his first at age twenty-three to his final journey to face the Inquisition, discussing how his scientific theories affected his acceptance in both society and the Church.

Explores the role of art and human expression at the dawn of the twenty-first century, tracing the history of art in order to form a new assessment of its meanings in the human story.

The author chronicles her travels throughout Sicily, showing how the island's modern culture keeps its past alive.

Chronicles the life and career of travel writer Jan Morris, recounting her favorite trips and showcasing her writing.

Explores how the culture, people, government, and traditions of Russia have changed in the years since the fall of Communism.

Explores the obsessive hold chess exerts on its followers by examining the history and evolution of the game and the people who dedicate their lives to it.

"The Times" reporter Janine di Giovanni offers a firsthand chronicle of the ordeal of the Balkan people during the continuing breakup of Yugoslavia.

Chronicles the life of Tristan Jones, one of the most successful sailing writers of the twentieth century, discussing his childhood in Liverpool, his years in the Royal Navy, his love of sailing, his battle with alcohol, his writing career, and other related topics.

John Man recalls the experiences he had while traveling through the Gobi desert and describes the Gobi's national parks, mountains, sandstone canyons, and wildlife.

Provides a brief biography of nineteenth-century naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, and retraces his 14,000-mile journey through the unexplored parts of Indonesia where he made his major discoveries in evolutionary biology.