Путешествия

Outer space = infinite fascination!

A delight for space fans and experts alike, this book is your unique guide to the most iconic, monumental and scientifically relevant mission to date: VOYAGER. After the worldwide success of Apollo VII-XVII, the authors again scoured the NASA archives to sink their teeth into another fascinating mission.

First launched in 1977, the twin Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft have significantly expanded our knowledge of space, corrected many scientific theses and, last but not least, produced the most distant image of the earth: the famous Pale Blue Dot. NASA's Voyager mission to the four gas giants and beyond is one of history's most iconic, monumental, and scientifically relevant journeys of exploration. A journey to the unknown. Two robotic spacecraft embarked on a voyage to answer the very same cosmic questions children ask their parents. Where do we come from? What is the Universe made of? Are we alone? The opulent and lavishly designed illustrated book VOYAGER revives the legendary mission in all its facets through its images and text. From exploring the planets Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus, which had never been visited by a probe before or since - to entering the interstellar space outside our solar system, which no man-made object has ever reached.

Each chapter describes a phase of what is perhaps the greatest journey in human history. In addition to the photographs of every phase of the mission, which the probes took in all directions during their flight, the volume provides background information and knowledge on technology, astrophotography and physics. Also included is the story of the Golden Record - a plate cast in gold that has permanently stored music, photographs, messages and facts about humanity. The records were attached to the spacecraft, forming perhaps our most promising attempt to make contact with aliens so far. All the key facts and discoveries of this interstellar spacecraft mission, including previously unpublished information, are gathered in VOYAGER.

The collection of photographs, some published for the first time, will allow you to experience the mission in all its details, from newly discovered moons to planetary rings, and from the edge of our solar system to contacting extra-terrestrial life. While it started as a journey to understand the unknown, it became one to understand ourselves as well.

With a special essay from Dr. Garry Hunt - Voyager Imaging Team (1972-1990)

Explore one of the most appealing regions to hikers around the globe.

The Himalaya. The legendary mountains, epic and mythical to all who are serious about hiking. Straddling Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet, and Bhutan, this area could fill a lifetime of wandering and transcendence.

In Wanderlust Himalaya, we guide you through breathtaking nature, diverse cultures, and various hikes across the whole region. Spectacular photography, informative maps, firsthand tips, and itineraries with an attractive mix of one-day, multiday, and long-distance trails offer everything you need to plan your own adventure or to dream from an armchair.

Wanderlust Himalaya lifts you to the top of the world.

About the Author:

Cam Honan has trekked across 56 countries and six continents, logging over 60,000 mi (96,500 km) in three decades. He has authored three bestselling titles for gestalten — Wanderlust, Wanderlust USA, and The Hidden Tracks. Cam has been described by Backpacker Magazine as “the most travelled hiker on Earth”.

Explore the world one step at a time. Wanderlust presents legendary walking routes with inviting maps, practical tips, and inspiring landscape photographs.

The exciting Canyon Trail in Zion-National Park, the spectacular El Caminito del Rey in Spain, the pilgrim trail on the holy Kumano Kodo in Japan or a mythical hiking path in the land of the giants, Norway - Wanderlust explores legendary hiking trails in enchanting corners of the world and over a variety of terrain: thin ice and desert sands; coastal tracks and forest pathways.

Spectacular photography illustrates journeys to sharp summits, astonishing vistas, and phenomenal locales. With maps featuring noteworthy locations alongside background information and practical tips by Cam Honan, an expert who has hiked many of the trails himself, Wanderlust will suit both intrepid beginners and seasoned trekkers.

From modern-day transcendentalists or those who simply desire a casual break from concrete scenery, Wanderlust allows readers to live vicariously through vivid portraits or use the trips as impetus for their own hiking journey.

Following faded footsteps of migrating animals or paths of ancient trade routes, the trails featured in Wanderlust offer both out- door exploration and enjoyment.

A vibrant celebration of surfers in and out of the water from an award-winning photographer Professional photographer Thom Gilbert spent four years among surfer royalty at the top of their game — in Spain, New York, California, and Hawaii—with his camera trained not only on tiny figures disappearing in the waves, but also on the surfers’ faces and bodies back on land. He returned from the beaches with intimate portraits of the world’s best — from the newest talent to the oldest and most revered — and also with dramatic action shots and revealing images of the culture around this sport and lifestyle.

The book features not only 300 photographs, but some Q&As with, and hand-written contributions from, prominent figures in the scene. Ultimately, Waves is an ode to surfing and to the men and women who live it every day.

The woods are alive with possibilities: Retreat into nature, meet mushroom pickers, collectors, and explorers. Build cabins and scenic trails, create crafts, or start inspired projects. This is the way to the forest.

Step into the woods — refuge and escape and home. Some go there to hike or fish. The people and projects presented in this book do so much more. Join them as they gather honey from wild hives and pick mushrooms from beneath secretive oaks. Build a cabin of your own, or a look‑out up in the treetops.

Bike trails, walking paths, woodcrafts. Anything and everything to experience the forest, both architectural and intangible. With profiles and essays that inspire us to step off the beaten path and photographs that bring the experience home, Wildside is the guide to modern outdoor activities.

Obi Kaufmann’s works of poetry and illustration echo the feeling and vibrations of the California wilderness. Working within the realm of conservation and possessing a passion for defending the wilderness, his creations spin a thread of environmental awareness and artistic honesty.

Christian Watson interweaves tradition with his perspective as a millennial. He sheds technology and creature comforts to live within the world and the landscape. Juniper Ridge captures the scent and essence of the wild; their dedicated crew is at home crafting around a campfire and foraging for ingredients off forest trails. These members of the cast of characters, and of hunters and gatherers, share the joy they receive from existing with and within nature, side by side with the murmurs and growls of the outdoors. Wildside is their collective narrative.

Rooms with a view. A collection of 100 heavenly hideaways

When travelling for business, we often prefer hotel rooms of the same type in London, Paris, or Shanghai. It s just more convenient. A different set of rules applies when they search for a place to celebrate a special family holiday, a weekend with a new lover, or a few days of blissful solitude with some great books. Suddenly a balcony with postcard-worthy views counts more than the number of TV channels, a sumptuous bed with a heavenly mattress and hand-ironed linens more than Wi-Fi connection in every nook and cranny of the hotel building.

That s where this new TASCHEN collection comes in. A compilation of 100 hotels, in countries from Abu Dhabi to Vietnam, the two volumes make it a breeze to choose where to relax next. The gamut runs from dream castles like Villa Feltrinelli on Lake Garda to the glass-fronted hipster chic of Juvet Hotel in Norway; from Mediterranean pensiones with nostalgic flair and moderate rates to the pricey-yet-worthy desert glamour of Amangiri resort in Utah s canyon country. Even dedicated web scouts will be tempted by this book to cuddle up on their sofa for a round of paper travelling. While fans of interior design might use it as an inspiring global selection of splendid sofas, beds, lights, and bathroom features.

 - 100 very special hotels and guesthouses all over the world
 - rom bed & breakfast basic to six-star luxurious
 - Selected by TASCHEN s style and travel department according to criteria like stylistic harmony, location, service, and cost-performance ratio
 - Each hotel comes with a reader-friendly chart listing the number of rooms, current prices, type of cuisine, amenities, plus the all-important X-factor: the feature that makes staying there a truly unique experience
 - The full scope of contemporary travel in two neat volumes, coffee table-sized and with countless glossy photographs

"1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die" is the essential guide for all discerning travelers seeking an escape from the madding crowd. Every experience described in this book represents a genuine respite from the drudgery of daily life and guarantees a boost to your general well-being. Contemplate the sunset from a minimalist mountain retreat, cruise the Nile on a nineteenth-century cabin cruiser, hire a fort with its own private beach, chill out in an ice hotel, or wallow in a mud bath. The choice is yours. This book is quite simply a compilation of some of the most amazing escapes from the everyday that you can experience in the world - however much time you have to spare and whatever your budget. Within these pages you will find classic escapes that offer away-from-it-all tranquility, such as a sun-drenched private Caribbean island, complete with butler; a converted monastery in Peru, at such high altitude that oxygen has to be pumped into the bedrooms; a lighthouse in Newfoundland; and, that most classic of great train journeys, the Trans-Siberian railway. Beautifully illustrated, "1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die" will also show you some hidden gems located in some of the world's biggest and busiest cities that offer the perfect retreat from the frenzy of city life. Discover an oasis of greenery just a stone's throw from Djemma El Fna, the pulsating center of Marrakech; a tranquil walled garden in the heart of London's Chelsea; and, a hidden treehouse deep within the Amazon rain forest.

1001 Road Trips You Must Experience Before You Die is the perfect guide to the world's most breathtaking drives.

The wide-ranging, carefully chosen featured road trips vary in length and severity, from an epic tour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way to a short blast around Monaco's famous F1 street circuit. The hand-picked drives cover mountain passes, coastal highways, motorsport circuits and trips inspired by music, film and literature. Must-see stop-offs and detours along the journey's route are included. Every page provides a wealth of information to assist in planning a drive, including overall distance, start and finish points, and links to specially commissioned digital route maps.

1001 Road Trips You Must Experience Before You Die is an essential reference guide for all those to whom the sight of a key fob represents a world of possibilities - the chance to see fresh horizons, meet new people and expand one's mind. With this book to inspire you, it is time to get on the road and see the world.

Этот прекрасный, наглядный путеводитель снабдит вас полным собранием описаний важнейших исторических мест мира. Вместе с главным редактором Ричардом Кавендишем и его командой экспертов, вы совершите увлекательное путешествие по земному шару от мест, где сохраняется наследие Древнего мира, такое как Великая Китайская стена и пирамиды Египта, до мемориалов, отмечающих важные события, произошедшие в XX веке. Разнообразие мест, которые вы «посетите» с помощью книги, огромно, этот путь пронизывает тысячелетия истории – от «колыбели человечества» – пещер Стеркфонтейн в Южной Африке, до символа Холодной войны – контрольно-пропускного пункта «Чарли» в Берлине.

Организованную по географическому принципу и содержащую более 800 цветных фотографий книгу «1001 историческое место, которое нужно посетить» приятно рассматривать и интересно читать. На ее страницах вы найдете описание образцов инженерного искусства прошлого и настоящего – виадуков, мостов,кораблей, мест религиозного поклонения, таких как Стена плача в Иерусалиме и базилика Св. Павла в Риме, резиденций представителей верховной власти, от Версаля до Белого дома и Кремля, и главных полей сражений, от Геттисберга до Соммы. Всемирно известные места находятся здесь рядом с забытыми уголками, которые сохраняют следы важнейших исторических событий.

Вы держите в руках полный путеводитель по самым впечатляющим и важным в культурном отношении местам нашей планеты.
Какое из них вы посетите первым?

Другие книги серии:

1001 вино, которое нужно попробовать

1001 еда, которую нужно попробовать

1001 альбом, который нужно услышать

1001 книга, которую нужно прочитать

1001 фильм, который Вы должны посмотреть

1001 чудо природы, которое нужно увидеть

1001 здание которое нужно увидеть

1001 сад который нужно увидеть

1001 картина, которую нужно увидеть

С помощью самых известных в мире исследователей книга «1001 чудо природы» проведет вас по всему земному шару, от безводных пустынь до бескрайних ледяных просторов, через болота и степи, реки и озера, от горных вершин к океанским глубинам. Каждое из чудес природы было отобрано за свою уникальность и естественную природную красоту.

Это авторитетный путеводитель по самым впечатляющим местам в мире природы, в которых отражены сотни миллионов лет полной потрясений истории Земли. Одни чудеса природы находятся в отдаленных уголках нашей планеты, до других можно доехать из города на автобусе, но где бы они не находились и что бы собой не представляли красоты, 1001 самых лучших из них показаны в этой книге.

В начале каждой статьи дается справка о происхождении и развитии, местоположении и внешнем виде каждого феномена. Приводится информация об охраняемых территориях и видах, находящихся под угрозой исчезновения. Книга является самым обстоятельным и полным путеводителем такого рода.

Для любителя воображаемых путешествий, опытного туриста, путешественника, ценителя природы, студента или просто любознательного человека эта коллекция самых потрясающих в мире видов и впечатлений совершенно необходима, так как представляет собой иллюстрацию бесценных природных сокровищ нашей планеты.

Другие книги серии:

1001 вино, которое нужно попробовать

1001 еда, которую нужно попробовать

1001 историческое место, которое нужно посетить

1001 книга, которую нужно прочитать

1001 фильм, который Вы должны посмотреть

1001 альбом, который нужно услышать

1001 здание которое нужно увидеть

1001 сад который нужно увидеть

1001 картина, которую нужно увидеть

Есть какая-то магическая прелесть в самом слове "остров", оно заставляет сердце биться быстрее, а в воображении возникает крошечный удаленный кусочек суши с белым песком и кокосовыми пальмами, окруженный бирюзовым морем, а может быть, большой остров с темно-зеленым лесом, с аккуратными деревянными домиками и чистой водой.

В этой книге предпринята попытка рассказать вам о 501 самом интересном острове мира, однако существуют еще тысячи других островов. Почему бы не побывать на одном из них? Если мир представить в виде раковины, то, наверное, вы найдете остров, который станет вашей жемчужиной.

В данной книге описано большое разнообразие интереснейших путешествий - некоторые из них занимают лишь 1-2 ч, тогда как другие могут длиться до полугода. Книга описывает пешие путешествия и путешествия с использованием самых разных видов транспорта: велосипеда, автомобиля, теплохода, поезда, самолета. Здесь также можно прочитать о путешествиях верхом и даже о путешествиях на собачьих упряжках. Различные времена года удобны для прохождения самых разных маршрутов через горы и долины, джунгли и сосновые леса, реки и моря, через бесконечные снежные просторы за Северным полярным кругом и жаркие пески пустыни Сахары. Авторы описывают путешествия, которые они предприняли в самые разные страны мира, чтобы полюбоваться красотой пейзажей, насладиться дикой природой, добраться до древних монументов, познакомиться с людьми из далеких регионов.

Чудесам, которыми так богата планета Земля, нет числа. Эта книга предоставляет вам возможность узнать о существовании всего 501 из самых ярких природных ландшафтов, хотя, конечно, нас окружает гораздо большее количество чудес. Леса, поля и парки, кусты (и травы!), муравейники, сплетенные пауками сети, просто сельский ландшафт - повсюду, куда ни посмотришь, может найтись нечто удивительное и естественно прекрасное.

“Menaced by lizards in Indonesia, cuffed by a gorilla in Africa, stung by poisonous caterpillars in the world’s deepest cave” — so ran the lead to a 1985 article describing Michael “Nick” Nichols.

A Wild Life is Michael “Nick” Nichols’s story, told with passion and insight by author and photo-editor Melissa Harris. Nichols’ story combines a life of adventure, with a conviction about how we can redeem the human race by protecting our wildlife. The book’s two central characters are the photographer — who journeys from the American South, via the photographers’ co-operative Magnum, to becoming lead wildlife photographer of National Geographic magazine — and the author, who travels with the photographer on assignment in Africa, to gain intimate and deep insight into her subject. Harris’s story also draws on meetings with some of the world’s leading eco-scientists — including legendary primatologist, Jane Goodall.

Melissa Harris Melissa Harris is editor-at-large of Aperture Foundation, where she has worked for more than twenty-five years, including as editor-in-chief of award-winning Aperture magazine from 2002 to 2012. Harris has also edited more than forty books for Aperture. As a curator, Harris has organized photography exhibitions for venues worldwide, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art; the Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography, Moscow; the Triennale di Milano; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice; and Visa pour l’Image, Perpignan. Harris teaches at New York University in the Tisch Photography and Imaging department, and occasionally at Yale. University. She served on New York City’s Community Board 5 for several years, and is a trustee of the John Cage Trust.

Michael “Nick” Nichols is an award-winning photographer whose work has taken him to the most remote corners of the world. He became a staff photographer for National Geographic magazine in 1996 and was named editor-at-large for photography in January 2008. From 1982 to 1995 he was a member of Magnum Photos. His previous books with Aperture are Gorilla (1989), with an essay by George Schaller; Brutal Kinship (2005), with an essay by Jane Goodall; and Earth to Sky: Among Africa’s Elephants, A Species in Crisis (2013). He is represented by Steven Kasher Gallery.

World-renowned photographer Michael Poliza's best-selling book, originally published in 2006, has now been released in an abridged, flexi cover edition.

Featured are the very best photographs from a collection that captures Africa's elegant natural beauty and animal life.