National Geographic – The Bell Bookshop

Endurance

Emma — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This is the amazing story in words and images of the historic discovery of the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, deep beneath the ice of Antarctica.

In March 2022, an international polar expedition team made an astonishing find: the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Endurance, lost in 1915 after being crushed by ice and then swallowed by the Weddell Sea. The harrowing story of Shackleton’s survival and rescue of all 27 men aboard is well known, but the ship has lain unseen for a century, 10,000 feet underwater-until now. The vessel remains incredibly intact, as crystal-clear photography and digital scans from the expedition reveal. A thrilling firsthand account of the expedition coauthored by its leader and deputy leader, this is the first and only book to fully document the discovery, produced in full cooperation with the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust.

Bob Ballard

Emma — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania reveals the secret military missions behind his famous exploits and unveils a major new discovery on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Titanic find.

Best known for finding the wreck of the Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. From discovering new extremophile life-forms thriving at 750 °F hydrothermal vents in 1977 to finding famous shipwrecks including the Bismarck and PT 109, Ballard has made history. Now the captain of E/V Nautilus, a state-of-the-art scientific exploration vessel rigged for research in oceanography, geology, biology, and archaeology, he leads young scientists as they map the ocean floor, collect artifacts from ancient shipwrecks, and relay live-time adventures from remote-controlled submersibles to reveal amazing sea life. Now, for the first time, Robert Ballard gets personal, telling the inside stories of his adventures and challenges as a midwestern kid with dyslexia who became an internationally renowned ocean explorer. Here is the definitive story of the danger and discovery, conflict and triumph that make up his remarkable life.

National Geographic History at a Glance: Illustrated Time Lines From Prehistory

Emma — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Sweeping but succinct, this comprehensive reference presents all of world history in a browsable format featuring more than three dozen maps, along with hundreds of photographs and illustrations. From the dawn of humankind to today’s global complexities, this book provides a compelling reminder that history is unfolding all around us.

The epic story of humanity on all seven continents is explored through a unique design that combines concise essays with expansive time lines that invite deeper reading on milestone moments, explained within the broader context of the era. The final chapter highlights such recent events as SpaceX’s heavy rocket launch, the restoration of U.S./Cuba relations, the #MeToo movement, and the historical trends that were the precursors to the state of our world today.

Informative and richly illustrated, this authoritative take on world history will be a compelling reference you’ll turn to again and again.

Epic Journeys: 100 Life-Changing Adventures

Emma — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This large-format, comprehensive book offers the itineraries of a lifetime for
explorers and adrenaline junkies alike, from navigating class-five rapids
through the Grand Canyon to tubing the glow worm caves of New Zealand to
parasailing over the hills of Cartagena. Written by the father of adventure
travel, Expedia founder Richard Bangs, and featuring more than 300 vivid
photographs, each of the 100 itineraries in this inspirational guide reveals the
planet’s best destinations for hikers, skiers, divers, rafters, and more. Featuring
more than 20 top-ten lists covering everything from the world’s best hiking
trails to the top wildlife parks, you’ll also learn everything you need to know for
the ultimate epic journey: what to pack, when to go, and what to do. Blending
adventure with cultural experiences–for example, a safari through Madagascar
or visiting the ruins of Buddhist temples after sea kayaking the warm waters of
Vietnam–this one-of-a-kind collection will lead you to new heights of exploration.

Atlas Of World War II

Emma — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This comprehensive atlas delves into the cartographic history of WWII: naval, land, and aerial attacks from the invasion of Poland to Pearl Harbor and the Battle of the Bulge. Rare maps include a detailed Germany & Approaches map used by Allied forces in the final stages of the war, full large-scale wartime maps of the world used by President Roosevelt, and crucial Pacific theater maps used by B-17 pilots. Satellite data renders terrain as never before seen, highlighting countries and continents in stunning detail to include the towns, cities, provinces, and transportation roads for a pinpoint-accurate depiction of army movements and alliances. Gripping wartime stories from these hallowed fields of battle, along with photographs, sketches, confidential documents, and artifacts color the rest of this timeless and informative book. This definitive, lavishly illustrated book features an astonishing array of vintage and newly created maps, rare photographs, covert documents, and eyewitness accounts that illuminate the world’s greatest conflict.

Places Of A Lifetime

Emma — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Hundreds of oversized images of the world’s most spectacular destinations are featured along with service information on the best and most authentic ways to experience them. A candy box full of visual delights, this book will inspire tangible ideas for everyone’s next great trip. National Geographic takes you on a photographic tour of our world in this spellbinding new coffee table travel gift book. Hundreds of Earth’s most breathtaking locales are illustrated with vivid, oversized full-color images taken by Nat Geo’s world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information for each location, Destinations of a Lifetime has it all: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most enriching and authentic experience.