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Book SynopsisAs poet John Keats wrote, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever,” and readers will turn to Daily Joy year after year to find wonder, awe, and happiness in the world around them.

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Book SynopsisAn archival treasure and will appeal to everyone who loves history or photography or has been captivated by National Geographic magazineTrade Review • "A stunning visual feast and, most of all, inspiration to care about the planet." --The Boston Globe • "It is a photographer's delight. Heavily packed with a little more than 500 pages, National Geographic Image Collection, a coffee-table book from the photography powerhouse National Geographic, is a visual treat." --Asbury Park Press

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring book of landscape photography from National Geographic captures the beauty of nature in all its breathtaking variations. Trade Review"One [image] more stunning than the next." --The Boston Globe"The book as a whole is like a meditation tool — pick it up, open to any page, and just simply enjoy." --Mother Nature Network"Founder of the International League of Conservation Photographers Cristina Mittermeier has been given access to National Geographic’s archive to select images depicting the awe-inspiring and beautiful forms of nature. The spectacular selection includes images by Paul Nicklen, Art Wolfe and Hans Strand, and are complemented by quotes from recognised figures connected to the natural world, including Henry David Thoreau, John Muir and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Divided into four chapters loosely linked to the four seasons, Mittermeier’s poetic text at the beginning of each section promotes preservation of our planet and its precious resources – an ethos aligned with her own life mission." --Outdoor Photography

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Book SynopsisIn photos and words, this irresistible volume showcases long-established great cities like Paris, Rome, New York, London, and Tokyo, as well as exciting up-and-comers, including Denver, Asheville, Oslo, and Abu Dhabi. As readable as it is beautiful, this expansive travel guide offers a playful, informative mix of inspirational personal narratives; photo galleries, and fun facts; plus sidebars on oddities; where to find the best food and shopping; novels that capture a particular city’s atmosphere; local secrets; and more. Many additional cities appear in illustrated lists, such as eco-friendly cities, foodie cities; and happiest cities. The twenty-first century is the Century of the City, and on-the-go visitors and armchair travelers alike will make World’s Best Cities a must-have volume to accompany all their urban adventures.Trade Review"A must-have volume for on-the-go visitors and armchair travelers alike to accompany them on all of their urban adventures." --The Global Dispatch"If your travel tastes lean more toward big towns than big sky, [this] new book from National Geographic should find a place in your library." --Wall Street Journal"A gorgeously illustrated hardcover book that offers an inviting glance at cities around the world from New York to Abu Dhabi, along with curated lists of best cities in categories like eco-smart, oceanfront, high-altitude and all-American." --Associated Press"Iconic pictures, local insider tips, and hip stats make this a top choice for jet setters." --PeterGreenberg.com

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Book SynopsisIn this dynamic National Geographic sports photography collection of the world’s greatest professional skateboarders in action, award-winning photographer Jonathan Mehring sets out to capture the heart and soul of skate culture. Hit the streets with 200 exhilarating photographs that take us from New York to Hong Kong to Istanbul and beyond. Featuring stars like Tony Hawk, Nyjah Huston, and Eric Koston, Mehring’s images have been published in top skateboarding magazines, and ESPN named him one of the sport’s ten most influential people. Now, in his first book, Mehring invites us along on his thrilling photo adventures on six continents around the world.  By capturing these experiences on camera and including complementary images contributed by other top skate photographers, Mehring presents an exciting and artful look at skate culture around the world. With an adrenaline rush on every page, this book celebrates the joy of skateboarding and its power to insTrade Review"Jonathan Mehring’s first book, called Skate the World, featuring images he’s made over a period of 15 years of skateboarding in unexpected places all over the globe." --Photo District News"A new book of photography provides us with a novel way of looking at the world." --Hemispheres "Beyond these impressive landscapes and hair-raising tricks, Mehring documents the spirit of skateboarding culture found in unassuming small cities and towns: quiet moments where people find community and solace in a pastime that can be a distraction from hardship, and the skateboard a badge of camaraderie." --Vanity Fair "Skate the World chronicles skateboarders grinding, ollying, and catching record-breaking air on nearly every continent." --Daily Beast"Jonathan Mehring's Skate the World (National Geographic) is sick." --Vanity Fair

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Book SynopsisColour can soothe us, colour can energize us, colour can even wow us, and, as we all know, everyone has a favourite colour.Trade ReviewThe world is a wonder of colour. Remarkable images by National Geographic photographers entice us to take notice in a whole new way. - House Beautiful

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Book SynopsisNational Geographic's dazzling photography book of visual wonders, shot by some of the world's finest photographers, reveals a world very few will have the chance to see for themselves. This New York Times bestseller features striking images of places, events, natural phenomena, and manmade heirlooms seldom seen by human eyes. It's all here: 30,000-year-old cave art sealed from the public; animals that are among the last of their species on Earth; volcanic lightning; giant crystals that have grown to more than 50 tons; the engraving inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. With an introduction by National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez, whose work has taken him from the Peruvian Andes to the deepest caves of Papua New Guinea, Rarely Seen captures once-in-a-lifetime moments, natural wonders, and little-seen objects from the far reaches of the globe.

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Book SynopsisThis book beautifully captures the special relationship between dogs in the twilight of their lives and the people they have shared their lifetime with.Trade Review“If you have ever loved an elderly dog, you’ll feel less alone flipping through these pages. This is a must-read book for all dog lovers.”—Mara Bovsun, AKC Family Dog magazine “I unconditionally love this book. Highly recommended for all animal lovers— and those whose lives have yet to be touched by these wise older souls.”—Marc Bekoff, author of The Animals’ Agenda: Freedom, Compassion, and Coexistence in the Human Age and Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do “The oldies are so beautiful and wise. This book is a loving hug to warm the heart.”—Dr. Kathleen Cooney, past President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care “Social media posts come and go in a blink of an eye but a story in a book is always there right at your fingertips.”—Laura Oliver, Founder, Lionel's Legacy Senior Dog Rescue “What a fantastic testament to the love of older dogs and our relationships to them.”—Lisa Waddle, PARADE magazine “Jane Sobel Klonsky has brought her strong photographic sensibilities to explore a delicate and moving subject in a profoundly touching way.”—Lewis Blackwell, author of The Life and Love of Dogs and Dogs “This book proves that there is something that brings more happiness than a warm puppy: a snuggly old timer!”—Tracie Hotchner, author of The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dogs Wants You to Know and host of NPR’s “Dog Talk”

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Book SynopsisHeart-warming quotations and powerful photography in an elegant ode to love that will lift your spirits every day of the year.

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Book SynopsisNational Geographic's Simply Beautiful Photographs plumbs the depths of National Geographic's renowned Image Collection to highlight the loveliest and most appealing photographs from this impressive archive. The result is an experience of visual delight, whether from stunning landscapes, magnificent wildlife, fascinated people, or quaint locales. Award-winning National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths has chosen remarkable images from all of the Society's core mission areas: exploration, wildlife, cultures, science and nature.Trade Review“As the title suggests, this giant, colorful tome is filled with famed imagery from the National Geographic Image Collection, one of the richest photo archives on Earth. As an added bonus, it comes with a framable print of the photograph that adorns the cover.” –Metro New York“For once, a book that does what it says on the cover. Here is a collection of spectacular shots of nature, ranging from grand landscape scenes to swans in flight…Simply sensational." –The Express

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Book SynopsisThe world is a different place after dark, and this magnificent photography book illuminates the mesmerizing realm of all things nocturnal. After dark, the light is different; there is an unspoken intimacy; new and different activities occur and in the natural world, an unseen universe comes alive. Page after page of vivid photos explore the many nuances of night vision--from the sea by moonlight to night markets in Laos to the face of a child lit up by a screen in a darkened room. The range of images is breathtaking: A smoky jazz club. Flowers that bloom only at night. Phosphorescent fish. Lions photographed with infrared cameras. TheEiffel Tower, all lit up. Faces around a campfire. A stadium lit by floodlights. Earth from space. Elegant, sexy, and a little mysterious, this richly illustrated book is a stunning pathway to some of the world's most captivating sights.Trade Review“Everyone’s a (smartphone) photographer these days, but this sensational collection shines a bright light on why National Geographic’s professionals are still the best in the world.” –USA Today“As Bruce Springsteen says, "there's magic in the night.” There's also beauty and wonder, all of which are captured in exquisite detail in "Night Vision: Magical Photographs of Life After Dark"(National Geographic, $40) by Susan Tyler Hitchcock.” –Newark Star Ledger“…packs in over two hundred images…covers not only natural wonders, but human activities after dark. The range of these lovely full-page color photos is extraordinary…The lavish and gorgeous color throughout makes for a highly recommended pick.” –Midwest Book Review“…takes readers into the depths of the night…Some 230 images from National Geographic’s network of talented photographers are displayed in the book.” –Parade “If you're a night owl, a nature lover, or just someone who appreciates really darn good photography, National Geographic's new book Night Vision: Magical Photographs of Life After Dark might appeal to you with its 230 nocturnal photographs.” –Buzzfeed

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Book SynopsisCommemorating the twentieth anniversary of the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, this exquisite coffee table book with a foreword by best-selling author Tina Brown celebrates the life of one of the most iconic women in the world. For the millions who adored the People's Princess, this lavish book celebrates Diana Spencer's life in pictures. Page after page of inside photos from the legendary National Geographic archives document the royal's most memorable moments in the spotlight; a luminous, personal remembrance by Diana friend and biographer Tina Brown adds context and nuance to a poignant life twenty years after her tragic death. Float down memory lane through more than 100 remarkable images of Diana, from her days as a schoolgirl to her engagement to Prince Charles, the birth of Princes William and Harry, and her life in the media as an outspoken advocate for the poor, the sick, and the downtrodden. This elegant book features reflections from those wTrade Review“A lavish celebration of the princess’s life in pictures.” –Parade “Diana is ours, again, if only for 208 pages.” –New York Times"This sumptuous picture book of more than 100 images of Diana, due Aug. 1, comes from National Geographic with a forward by TIna Brown, her friend, biographer and the former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. 'Twenty years after her death we miss her more than ever,' especially her humanity and the 'bond of compassion she forged with her admirers,' Brown writes."—USA Today"From pictures of her as a child to her marriage and the birth of her two children, this book is a comprehensive look at the woman whose kindness created waves that are still felt today."—People“…a sumptuous picture book of more than 100 images of Diana…with a forward by Tina Brown, her friend, biographer and the former editor of Vanity Fair and the New Yorker.” –Detroit Free Press

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Book SynopsisThe best photographs of the first 21 years of the 21st century take center stage in this incredible volume of National Geographic's world-famous imagery.  In just two short decades of the 21st century, National Geographic has ushered in a new era of visual storytelling excellence, including innovations in digital, drone, and smartphone photography, and reached out to a global audience through one of the world's most popular Instagram accounts, @NatGeo. In these 21 years, photography has transformed from a rarefied discipline to a universal medium of communication, available in the palm of everyone with a mobile phone. Through it all, National Geographic has remained at the forefront, shining a light on the beauty, wonder, and heartbreak of the world.   A remarkable collection, The 21st Century curates more than 250 of the very best, most impactful National Geographic images across print, digital, and social media, celebrating

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Book SynopsisFeaturing 250+ remarkable student images from more than 35 countries, this lush coffee table book celebrates 20 years of National Geographic’s legendary photo camp program, demonstrating the power of photography to elevate and inspire.“Photo camp inspires kids to be explorers…to explore their own world in a deeper way and ultimately change all of our worlds.” - Amy Toensing, National Geographic Society “Now I can tell a story using pictures. I can now let the world know what is happening here.” - Akuot Chol Mayak, Photo Camp South Sudan**For 20 years, National Geographic Photo Camps have brought together teens and young adults to experience a week of photography while being mentored by some of the most celebrated photographers in the world. The program is tailored expressly for the young people who most need a reprieve from such challenges as displacement, poverty, or other forms of strife. At first, the p

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Book SynopsisFrom a labrador that likes opera to a tooting bulldog, Vincent Musi chronicled the character and personality of everyday dogs and compiled them into one gorgeous and captivating book.Discover the stunning collection of photographs that shows the majesty, playfulness, and joy that is man''s best friend: As a National Geographic photographer, taking pictures of lions, tigers, and bears was a regular day''s work for Vincent Musi, but in 2017 he gave himself a new challenge: dogs. Using the same lighting and photographic techniques he uses for his National Geographic photography, Musi spent a year shooting portraits of dogs and compiling them into a book complete with all of the tail wags, wet noses, and dogs of all shapes and sizes.• Features over 100 dogs in a series of exquisite photos with close-ups, profiles, and full body shots along with a narrative about each dog• Presented in an elegant package that properly showcase the vi

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