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BOOKS CATALOG FALL 2018 I INCLUDING BACKLIST NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PARTNERS LLC, a joint venture between National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox, combines National Geographic television channels with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, catalog, licensing and e-commerce businesses. A portion of the proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund science, exploration, conservation and education through significant ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM AND FIND US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, GOOGLE+, YOUTUBE, LINKEDIN AND PINTEREST. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PARTNERS 1145 17TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036-4688 U.S.A. GET CLOSER TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND CONNECT WITH OTHER MEMBERS AROUND THE GLOBE. JOIN US TODAY AT NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM/JOIN CREDITS: Front cover Rice fields on terraces in rainy season at Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai, Vietnam—pixy_nook/Shutterstock Kilauea Volcano, Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA—Art Wolfe/Getty Images. National Geographic Almanac 2019 A hiker exits a small ice cave while exploring the terminal moraine of Black Rapids Glacier in the winter; Alaska, USA—Design Pics Inc/ National Geographic Creative. National Geographic Almanac 2019 Back cover Hiking in Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA—John Burcham/National Geographic Creative. National Geographic Almanac 2019 Taktsang Monastery or Tiger Nest in Bhutan—Kelly Cheng Travel Photography/Getty Images. National Geographic Almanac 2019 Action on flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise shows the ship’s catapult officer, Lt. Walter Chewning, climbing up flaming wreck of a fighter plane to help pilot Byron M. Johnson escape after a crash landing while en route to attack Makin Island in the Gilberts— Time Life Pictures/US Navy/National Archives/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images. Atlas of World War II HISTORY | DEAR READERS, I am thrilled to present our Fall 2018 titles—one of the most exciting lists from National Geographic Books to date. Leading the charge is one of our most ambitious endeavors yet: the first ever National Geographic Almanac, which covers our world from a uniquely visual standpoint by blending fascinating facts about science, history, and culture with the stunning photography that is our hallmark. Speaking of photography, our latest coffee table book, Spectacle, will leave you breathless, with astound- ing visual delights from colorful contortionists to volcanic lightning. And we close out our magnificent Year of the Bird initiative with The Splendor of Birds, an exquisite large-format collection of National Geographic photography and illustrations that will enchant bird-watchers around the world. Twenty eighteen is also a big year in history, one of Geographic’s most beloved categories. This fall, best-selling author and historian Winston Groom offers a unique look at how three world leaders—Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Franklin Roosevelt—ended World War II and shaped the political climate of the 21st century in The Allies. We are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of NASA’s lunar missions with Apollo to the Moon, which highlights 50 hallowed objects from the celebrated Apollo journeys. And eminent Egyptologist Kara Cooney examines the complex dynamic between women and power in When Women Ruled the World, her riveting account of Egypt’s little-known female pharaohs. Finally, as the holiday season approaches, get ready to pack your bags with inspiration from some of our most exciting travel titles yet. In Tasting Italy, we’ve partnered with the culinary experts at America’s Test Kitchen to provide a comprehensive guide to Italy’s 20 unique regions, featuring 100 authentic recipes to enjoy at home. And plan your next vacation with our best-selling Journeys of a Lifetime, fully updated for its 10th anniversary with new must-see destinations and top 10 lists. As ever, thank you for supporting National Geographic—our books and mission. Warmly, LISA THOMAS Publisher and Editorial Director FINAL COVER FINAL COVER TO COME TO COME SEE PAGE 8 SEE PAGE 4 SEE PAGE 15 SEE PAGE 6 SEE PAGE 13 SEE PAGE 3 SEE PAGE 5 CONTENTS I BY PUBLICATION DATE I BY CATEGORY SEPTEMBER 2018 ALMANAC National Geographic Rarely Seen 16 National Geographic Almanac 2019 8 National Geographic Traveler, New York City, Fifth Edition 18 COOKING Tasting Italy 3 OCTOBER 2018 Tasting Italy 3 HISTORY The Allies 6 National Geographic Spectacle 4 Atlas of World War II 10 Journeys of a Lifetime, Second Edition 5 All Over the Map 11 National Geographic Almanac 2019 8 Apollo to the Moon 12 Atlas of World War II 10 When Women Ruled the World 13 All Over the Map 11 The Splendor of Birds 15 PHOTOGRAPHY National Geographic Spectacle 4 NOVEMBER 2018 National Geographic Photo Basics 14 The Allies 6 The Splendor of Birds 15 Space Atlas, Second Edition 7 National Geographic Rarely Seen 16 Apollo to the Moon 12 When Women Ruled the World 13 SCIENCE Space Atlas, Second Edition 7 DECEMBER 2018 National Geographic Photo Basics 14 TRAVEL Journeys of a Lifetime, Second Edition 5 JANUARY 2019 National Geographic Traveler, Athens National Geographic Traveler, Athens and the Islands, Second Edition 17 and the Islands, Second Edition 17 National Geographic Traveler, Greece, National Geographic Traveler, Greece, Fifth Edition 18 Fifth Edition 18 National Geographic Traveler, New York City, Fifth Edition 18 2 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FALL 2018 COOKINGHISTORY | TASTING ITALY A CULINARY JOURNEY America’s Test Kitchen, with Julia della Croce and Eugenia Bone, and a foreword by Jack Bishop The experts at America’s Test Kitchen and National Geographic bring Italy’s magnificent cuisine, culture, and landscapes—plus 100 authentic regional recipes—right to your kitchen. Also featuring 300 gorgeous color photographs and 45 maps, this beautifully illustrated guide takes you on a captivating journey through the rich history of Italian cuisine, region FINAL COVER by region. Evocative essays feature the origins of celebrated cheeses, the nuances of dif- TO COME ferent wine growing regions, the best farmer’s markets in Venice and more, while intriguing sidebars illuminate key ingredients from olive oil to fish. In every region, the food experts at America’s Test Kitchen bring it all home, with foolproof recipes for standout dishes as well as hidden gems: Piedmontese braised beef in lustrous red wine sauce, crispy-custardy chickpea flour farinata pancakes from Genoa, and hand-formed rustic malloreddus pasta of Sardinia that is a breeze to make. The perfect way to experience the joys—and tastes—of Italy. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN: The recipes in this book have been produced by the cooks, editors, and cookware specialists at America’s Test Kitchen, a 15,000-square-foot kitchen located in Boston’s Seaport District. It is the home of Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country magazines; the public television shows America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen; and the online America’s Test Kitchen Cooking School. JULIA DELLA CROCE is one of America’s foremost authorities on Italian food. She is the author of more than 13 cooking and travel books. She has also conducted cultural and culinary tours to Italy. Her work has appeared in many publications, including the New York Times, Food & Wine, and the Washington Post. She lives in New York City. EUGENIA BONE is a nationally known food journalist and author. She has written for Saveur, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Martha Stewart Living, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of five books. Her work has been anthologized in Best Food Writing, Saveur, Cooks, and The Food & Wine Cookbook. She lives in New York City. JACK BISHOP is the Chief Creative Director of America’s Test Kitchen. An expert in Italian cooking, he is the author of several cookbooks, including Pasta e Vedura and The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook. He lives in Boston. US ON SALE DATE: OCT 23, 2018 384 PAGES UK ON SALE DATE: NOV 1, 2018 978-1-4262-1974-0 HC 300 PHOTOGRAPHS, 45 MAPS 978-1-4262-1974-0 HC US $40.00/CAN $50.00 110,000 WORDS UK £25.00 9-1/8 X 10-7/8 INCHES RIGHTS: WD 232 X 276 MM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FALL 2018 3 | PHOTOGRAPHY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECTACLE RARE AND ASTONISHING PHOTOGRAPHS National Geographic, with a foreword by Mark Thiessen This exquisite photo collection showcases awe-inducing moments from around the world, including such stunning sights as the aurora borealis, cities made of neon lights, a great wildebeest migration, a contortionist on display—and more. In life, there are certain sights that are as beautiful as they are unforgettable—from a majestic desert sandstorm to the secrets of a deep blue ice cave to the world’s largest library. These rarely seen spectacles shock us in their diversity, their complexity, and their epic scale, bringing us the miraculous beauty of our planet. Featuring more than 200 color images from acclaimed National Geographic photographers, this inspiring volume presents a dazzling array of natural wonders, unusual phenomena, and amusing curiosities. Each page will enlighten and inspire, presenting our world at its best. Mark Thiessen has been a photographer with National Geographic since 1990 and on staff since 1997. He is widely published in National Geographic magazine, National Geographic Adventure, and National Geographic Traveler. In 1996, Thiessen began a personal photography project on wildland firefighters that took him to the front lines of wildfires every summer. To better understand the world of this little-known subculture, he became a certified wildland firefighter.