Títulos em Viagens e Turismo

No verão de 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton parte a bordo do Endurance em direção ao Atlântico Sul. O objetivo de sua expedição era cruzar o continente antártico, passando pelo Pólo Sul. Mas, a apenas um dia do ponto de desembarque planejado, o Endurance fica aprisionado num banco de gelo no mar de Weddell e acaba sendo destruído. Através dos diários e entrevistas com alguns membros da expedição, Alfred Lansing reconstrói as dificuldades que a tripulação do Endurance enfrentou.

Em 2021, em plena pandemia, a navegadora Tamara Klink partiu da França com o objetivo de chegar até a costa brasileira pelo mar. Nessa empreitada ambiciosa, contou apenas com a companhia permanente de seu caderno e do barco, Sardinha. À distância, teve o apoio (e também a preocupação) constante da família, dos amigos, de Henrique — conselheiro de primeira hora —, e dos admiradores nas redes sociais, que seguiram a viagem praticamente em tempo real.

O diário de um mago é o relato da peregrinação feita por Paulo Coelho em 1986 pelo Caminho de Santiago. Motivada por sua profunda ambição espiritual e pelo desejo de se tornar escritor, a travessia se transforma em algo maior do que ele imaginava. Enquanto narra sua jornada mística e as duras lições que aprendeu com o guia Petrus, Paulo entende que o extraordinário não reside em rituais e segredos mágicos, mas na simplicidade e no cotidiano das pessoas comuns.

A Índia é tudo aquilo que um turista vê. Mas também o seu oposto. Os contrastes estão a cada esquina. O país é espiritual e material; pacífico e violento; rico e pobre; antigo e moderno. A jornalista Florência Costa—que tem laços de família com a Índia, onde viveu por muitos anos—nos leva à cozinha indiana, com seus múltiplos temperos; às festas monumentais de casamentos arranjados; à espiritualidade e às religiões e até aos banheiros (raros).

Anthony Bourdain conhecia o mundo como poucos. Suas viagens o levaram dos recônditos secretos de Nova York a casas comunais de tribos em Bornéu; da vida cosmopolita em Buenos Aires, Paris e Xangai aos cenários de beleza extraordinária da Tanzânia e de solidão deslumbrante do deserto de Rub’ al-Khali, no Omã. Em Volta ao mundo, esse vasto conjunto de experiências é apresentado em forma de um guia de viagens divertido, prático e objetivo, oferecendo um gostinho dos lugares selecionados pela memória afetiva de Bourdain.

Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild—from the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain. “If you’ve been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth...

A transformational journey through Italy, India, and Bali searching for pleasure and devotion—the massive bestseller from the author of The Signature of All Things This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir touched a nerve among both readers and reviewers. Elizabeth Gilbert tells how she made...

When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. As he turned to begin his long, dangerous descent from 29,028 feet, twenty other climbers were...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? “Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint...

Sandy Stott, the "Accidents" editor at the journal of the Appalachian Mountain Club, delivers both a history and a celebration of the search and rescue workers who save countless lives in the White Mountains - along with a plea for us not to take their steadfastness and bravery for granted. Filled with tales of astonishing courage and sobering tragedy, Critical Hours will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and armchair adventurers alike.

In his late thirties, John Julius Reel left his native New York for Seville, hoping to reinvent himself, find his voice as a writer, and cast off the shadow of his famous father. When his girlfriend dumped him after a month-long visit, the last tie was cut and he had to face his future from his stark, mosquito-infested rented room. Alone in a foreign land, struggling with the language, and longing to find his place and purpose in the world, he began to rebuild his life.

With every poignant and bizarre story, Oxee reveals the outrageous extent to which the public subjects themselves when they morph from people to passengers the moment they walk through the terminal doors. The audio book, eBook, and paperback editions are a factual reservoir of graphic accounts, highlighting how ground personnel face a myriad of challenges with every flight, every minute of the day, at every airport worldwide.

Plongez dans les mystères les plus sombres et les lieux les plus hantés de la planète. Ce premier volume de la série Lieux Hantés vous entraîne à travers vingt sites emblématiques, chargés d’histoire et d’énergies troublantes. Chaque chapitre s’appuie sur des faits réels, des témoignages vérifiés et des légendes locales pour recréer l’atmosphère glaçante de ces endroits où le paranormal semble toujours présent.

كتاب يفيض بروح السخرية الرشيقة والتأملات العميقة، إذ يصف المازني رحلته إلى الحجاز بأسلوبه الساخر المفعم بالحياة. يمضي المازني في الحجاز كأنما يقيم حوارًا صامتًا مع المكان، فتراه يراقب، يتأمل، ويضحك بين السطور، فينقل لنا تفاصيل الأماكن والوجوه التي صادفها برؤيةٍ تجمع بين الدهشة والتندر.

When Ben Pering sets out to walk from South Devon to the North Devon coast, crossing from the tors of Dartmoor into idyllic valleys and the windswept heights of Exmoor, he is dreaming of finding freedom in the landscapes of his youth. The Two Moors Way is a walking route through 100 miles of breathtaking countryside, and Ben is determined to finish in just four days, carrying everything he needs on his back. But when the first attempt ends in failure, this challenge becomes something more.

Plongez dans une épopée moto sans frontières !Sur sa monture d’acier, l’auteure – une baroudeuse aux racines vietnamiennes, françaises et québécoises, docteure en économie défiant les conventions – échange classeurs et théories contre routes de gravier et horizons sauvages.

Discover the charm, culture, and coastal beauty of Halifax — the heart of Atlantic Canada.

User-friendly guide that sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns, explaining how visitors can find the archaeological sites and what they may expect to see.

The Biennale Book: Ten Foundations of Contemporary Art explores ten of the world’s most influential biennales, revealing how these exhibitions became the places where art, politics, and society meet. From Venice’s historic pavilions to Berlin’s radical experiments, from Gwangju’s democratic spirit to Sharjah’s postcolonial conversations, each chapter uncovers the stories, tensions, and breakthroughs that reshaped how we see art today. A global tour through Venice, São Paulo, Berlin, Havana, Istanbul, Sharjah, Sydney, Gwangju, Liverpool, and New York.

Un retrato colorido de los mejores paisajes y lugares físicos de España, fiel reflejo de la enorme variedad del país, que a veces se ha comparado con un continente en miniatura.