Try living here alone, and you'll be dead. Join Gabrielle Walker as she takes you on a journey through Antarctica, exploring such life as single-cell organisms and fish that have their own kind of anti-freeze built right in. Discover what pulls people to this place time and again as Walker highlights the current scientific experiments being conducted there and goes into the continent's exploration history. 416pp., 25K, Auth res: London

Now living in America, Bill Bryson recounts his return visit to the England he once called home with various humor-laced incidents in this sequel to 'Notes from a Small Island.' 400pp., 200K, Auth res: Empshott, England

Rick Steves presents a comprehensive guide to Italy, and shows viewers how to travel economically.

Offers a region-by-region description of the state and includes information on lodging, restaurants, sights, outdoor activities, entertainment and events, shopping, and transportation.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to the Philippines. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Boracay Island's stunning White Beach to sinking into a blissful swimming hole at Anuplig Falls, and gawking at the emerald-green rice terraces in and around the villages of Banaue and Batad.

Publisher Annotation: Whether you want to ski in the shadow of the Matterhorn, try fondue in Gruyres, or hike in Lauterbrunnen Valley, the local Fodor's travel experts in Switzerland are here to help! Fodor's Essential Switzerland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. Fodor's essential series, (Original), 560pp.

"Breath-taking views of the northern lights. Freshly caught salmon from the Kenai River. Afternoons learning about Alaska Native traditions. For a vacation to remember, Alaska is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Alaska to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns...

Publisehr Annotation: Everything you need for a successful Australian vacation in one intelligent guide. The Australian dollar has in recent years plunged in value against the U.S. dollar making Australia far more accessible than it has been in years. To keep up with the changes the new currency situation has brought about, we've turned once again to Lee Mylne. Based in Brisbane (the third most populous city in Australia), Mylne has been an Australian...