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As we seek to reduce our footprint on the planet, our need for ecological housing grows. This resource profiles the most innovative green dwellings available today. With ingenious design and intelligent application of technology, these homes offer a viable way to meet our needs now and for future ge..

This series of savvy and sophisticated travel guides presents an intriguing assortment of must-do's and must-see's. Skillfully combining the traditional tourist sights with lesser-known attractions, these guides help you find a city's true spirit. ..

Situated amid breathtaking mountain scenery, the cities of Salzburg and Kitzbuehel offer everything the discerning visitor could desire.  Whether Salzburg's Baroque architecture and lively student population, or Kitzbuehel's status as an alluring international center for winter sports, there's ..

Long a jet set destination, the Côte d'Azur is perhaps the world's number one playground. With a stunning array of clubs, shops, bars, and restaurants, there's a multitude of places to see and be seen. This guide also features some of the Côte d'Azur's finest hotels. Of course, the people-watching h..

Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Beijing and Shanghai, the guide includes in-depth coverage of Beijing and Shanghai's best attractions including Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, Shanghai's Bund and the French Concession, and also the water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Exp..

A dazzling oasis of neon, there’s always something happening in this desert hot spot. In recent years Vegas has been reinvigorated with an influx of hip new hotels, restaurants, clubs and casinos. These new additions have all the traditional trappings of a Las Vegas good time, but with an added laye..

Africa is a source of amazing bio-diversity and home to some of the planet's most spectacular landscapes. The sights of this awe-inspiring continent are captured with consummate skill and sensitivity by master lensman Michael Poliza. With extensive experience photographing the animals and terrain of..

No man is an island. But almost all of us have dreamed of owning one at some time or other. A slice of paradise, where we could set the rules and create a vision of the world as it should be. Few ever realize this fantasy. Yet now you?re invited to take a peek at some of the world's most exclusive r..

"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California" will lead you straight to the best attractions California has to offer. Packed with information, detailed California maps, beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all California's major sites, this guide explores every facet of this incredible state; from the gl..

From the stunning views atop skyscraping Sears Tower to the bustling year-round playground that is Navy Pier, the "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide" is the definitive handbook to the incredible array of attractions Chicago has to offer. Packed with photographs and illustrations to guide you through the ci..

Greece boasts an unrivalled historical and cultural legacy that is nowhere more apparent than in its capital, yet Athens also functions as a bustling, modern city. In this collection of striking black and white images, Vassilis Gonis manages to capture the paradox of life in a city full of contradic..

Here is a photographic portrait of Australia's premier city that illustrates why Sydney is the country's capital in everything but name. Whether he's photographing a landmark such as the Sydney Opera House, the spectacular sweep of Sydney Harbor, or street scenes that reveal the devil-may-care urban..