NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Into the Deep A Memoir From the Man Who Found Titanic Robert D. Ballard Summary Catalog Copy: The legendary explorer of the Titanic shares inside stories of danger, suspense, and discovery--plus previously untold stories about his own dyslexia and how it has shaped his life. Best known for finding the doomed ship Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. Now he gets personal, telling the stories behind his most exciting discoveries—including how a top-secret naval mission provided the opportunity for his Titanic discovery—and opens up about his private tragedies. National Geographic 9781426220999 He frankly recounts the struggles he has worked through, rising to prominence as a scientist whose On Sale Date: 5/11/21 celebrity drew academic scorn. And he reveals the triumph and agony in the years after his Titanic find: While $30.00 USD/$38.00 CAD media around the world clamored for interviews, he grappled with the death of his 20-year-old son and the Hardcover collapse of his marriage amid academic and military career demands. Finally, he addresses his late-in-life 336 Pages discovery of his own dyslexia, which he now sees as a gift that has shaped his life and accomplishments. Carton Qty: 20 Print Run: 75K Biography & Autobiography Twice a New York Tim... / Adventurers & Explorers BIO023000 Contributor Bio 22.9 cm H | 15.2 cm W | Author Bio: 567 g Wt ROBERT D. BALLARD has conducted more than 150 expeditions and is a world-renowned pioneer in deep-sea exploration. He is best known for finding the wreck of Titanic, but he also discovered hydrothermal vents, ancient ships and artifacts in the Black Sea, and many other historic shipwrecks including Bismarck, Lusitania, and PT-109. Since 2008 he has managed Nautilus, his flagship for exploration, operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust and funded in part by NOAA. Among his many honors he holds the Explorers Club Medal, the National Geographic Hubbard Medal, and the National Endowment for the Humanities Medal. He lives in Lyme, Connecticut. National Geographic Traveler: Puglia National Geographic Summary Catalog Copy: For centuries, Puglia has acted as the bridge to the Mediterranean. To the north, it is crowned by the wild greenery of the Gargano promontory, the Daunian Mountains, and the sweet hills that roll down to the Tavoliere delle Puglie. With its infinite seafront and old city, medieval churches and genuine cuisine, Bari is the metropolitan capital of the region. Romanesque cathedrals line the Adriatic coast. Numerous beach resorts dot the shore as you wind from the Gargano coast to Salento. The water is always crystalline, perfect for a refreshing dip. Further inland, Salento offers little villages of white houses and historical, Baroque-decorated town centers with dry stone walls bordering long bike paths. Explore everything this oasis has to offer with the expert help of National Geographic writers and photographers who have created insider itineraries into off-the-beaten-path destinations and well-known must-sees. Along the way, practical information for where to National Geographic go, what to do, where to stay, and what to eat make this comprehensive guide the only reference you need to 9788854417038 p... On Sale Date: 5/18/21 $21.99 USD/$28.99 CAD Contributor Bio Paperback Author Bio: 272 Pages MARIA GRAZIA FORTINO is an expert in communications and regional marketing and is a freelance journalist Carton Qty: 48 and television writer. She was born in Foggia, lives in Bari, and speaks the dialect of Gallipoli. She is an Print Run: 10K Travel / Europe explorer by nature and an art buff. 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This South American gem offers an enviable wealth of different landscapes and climates--and more than 5,000 archaeological sites hidden in the heart of its forests, mountains, and deserts. The country's natural bounty is unique and extreme, from the arid deserts on the Pacific coast to the highest navigable lake on the planet to the imposing tropical mountain ranges. Of course, no visit to Peru is complete without a stop at Machu Picchu, and this guide does not disappoint with an itinerary just for visiting this ancient wonder. But beyond those historic walls, expert National Geographic writers provide thousands of other suggestions to immerse yourself in the colonial streets of Lima, taste the regional food, and explore Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire at 11,155 (3,400 m) above sea level. In this richly illustrated guide, find excursions to rarely-visited sites including the ... National Geographic 9788854417113 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 5/18/21 $21.99 USD/$28.99 CAD Author Bio: Paperback ROB RACHOWIECK is the author of many guides and an active member of the Society of American Travel 320 Pages Writers. He has traveled extensively throughout Peru since 1982, and written many books on the country, Carton Qty: 48 where he works as an adventure travel guide for excursions in the Andes and for cruises along the upper Print Run: 10K section of the Amazon River. When not traveling, he lives in the southwestern United States. Travel / South America TRV024050 Series: National Geographic VANCE JACOBS is an award-winning photographer who has exhibited his photographs in galleries and Traveler museums around the world. He lives in San Francisco, but travels around the world, and has held photo shoots on assignment in twelve countries. JOE YOGERST is coauthor of Traveler's Companion Peru and has contributed to several National Geographic books on South America, including Long Road South: A Journey Along the Pan American Highway. He lives in California. National Geographic Traveler Portugal Fiona Dunlop Summary Catalog Copy: Set on the outer limits of Western Europe and stretching along 530 miles (850 km) of Atlantic Coast, Portugal has an independent spirit and an ancient and well-established culture. Starting on mainland Portugal, find landscapes that range from endless beaches to the rugged mountains of the Serra da Estrela. Visit the majestic monuments and 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites that proudly recall the rich history of one of the oldest nations in Europe. In tourist-friendly cities like Lisbon and Porto, amble through historic districts and streets embellished with facades covered with azulejos; sip from fine Portuguese wines; and spend a lively night being carried away by the notes of Fado, Portugal's traditional music. On its shores and on the islands beyond, partake in a wide range of excursions and activities, including surfing lessons; golfing some of the world's most beautiful courses; biking through parks and stunning natural reserves; or hiking the country's faith paths--Portuguese Way of Santiago and the Fatima Ways. Whether you're exploring the colorful and National Geographic historic cit... 9788854417090 On Sale Date: 5/18/21 $19.99 USD/$25.99 CAD Contributor Bio Paperback Author Bio: 272 Pages FIONA DUNLOP has worked for several international magazines and national newspapers and has contributed Carton Qty: 48 to travel guides on eight countries including India, Singapore, and South Africa. Among her recent Print Run: 10K publications are In the Asian Style (on Asian design) and New Tapas, an illustrated book on the Spanish Travel / Europe TRV009130 tradition of tapas bars. Between one exotic trip and another she has frequently visited Spain to write articles Series: National Geographic and books, including National Geographic Traveler Spain. Traveler EMMA ROWLEY worked in Portugal for nine years for a tour operator, focused on travel within the rural territories of Spain, Portugal, and the Azores Islands. Thanks to this experience she has perfected her aptitude for travel writing, and contributed to various guidebooks and travel articles. TINO SORIANO is a photojournalist and travel photographer. He was awarded the First Prize by the World Press Photo Foundation and has received prizes from UNESCO, Fujifilm, and Fotopres. In addition to National Geographic Summer 2021 - November 2020 Page 2 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC National Geographic Traveler: Paris National Geographic Summary Catalog Copy: National Geographic Traveler Paris is the ideal companion for anyone visiting the most beautiful city in the world. Paris can be seen as a magical, timeless place where the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the hill of Montmartre are unchanged reminders of an extraordinary past. Or, we can keep our eyes firmly fixed on the present, exploring multicultural districts like Belleville, or the futuristic constructions such as the celebrated Musee du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac, the city's new anthropological museum. In this beautifully illustrated planner, National Geographic travel experts provide itineraries to guide visitors along the streets of the Marais or the grands boulevards and lead them along the banks of the Seine or through the corridors of the Louvre.