New England & General Interest

In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail - well, most of it. In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife Australia has to offer. Now, in his biggest book, he confronts his greatest challenge: to...

Embark on a journey past your limits in this spellbinding memoir. In this new book for National Geographic, Nimdai Purja tells the story of his life before his epic achievement of leading the team that scaled K2 in winter. He reveals how leadership, a...

When he was a child, James Middleton wanted nothing more than a dog of his own. Struggling to connect in the classroom, James would often take off in pursuit of nature and animals - exploring the Berkshire countryside, tinkering with rusty farm...

Believe this: every single space in your house has the potential to function efficiently and look great. The mishmash of summer and winter clothes in the closet? Yep. Even the dreaded junk drawer? Consider it done. And the best news: it’s not hard...

From the time he published his first story in Yankee in 1979 to the day he retired as its editor in 2025, Mel Allen’s writing has captured the unique essence of New England and the people who call it home. Here for the first time, Allen has...

Identify raptors of the northeastern United States with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by group and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, raptor identification is simple and informative...

Lew-Ellyn Hughes dreams of leaving city life and finding a place where she can see her beloved Maine wilderness from her window each morning. Her dreams finally come true when she finds a nineteenth-century farmhouse for sale in Stratton, an idyllic town...

From 1874 until 1915, the Storm Warriors of the Fletchers Neck Life Saving Service and the citizens of the Village of Biddeford Pool shared a common history. During the 19th century, the stretch of Maine coast between Portland and the busy docks at...

Embark on a creative journey with Maine Lighthouse Coloring Book, where you can relax and unleash your imagination while discovering the rich history and beauty of 24 iconic lighthouses, complete with fun facts and personal journal pages for your travel...

Near the end of World War II, a German U-boat deposited two Nazi saboteurs on the coast of Maine. History tells us they were quickly captured. But what if there was a third man? A top-secret agent with a long-term mission known only to a select few in...

When Jim Whyte settled outside the slate mining town of Monson, Maine in 1895, people hardly knew what to make of him. Almost 130 tears later, we still don’t. A world traveler that spoke six languages fluently, Whyte came to town with sacks full of...

Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none is as captivating as the octopus. In Many Things Under a Rock, marine biologist David Scheel investigates four major mysteries about these elusive beings. How can we study an animal with perfect camouflage and...

America the Beautiful showcases the stunning spaces closest to our nation's heart - from the woods in the Great Appalachian Valley that Davy Crockett once called home to the breathtaking sweep of California’s Big Sur coast to the wilds of Alaska...

In Surviving to Drive, Haas team principal Guenther Steiner brings readers inside his Formula 1 team for the entirety of the 2022 season, giving an unobstructed view of what really takes place behind the scenes. Through this unique lens, Steiner guides...

New England Road & Recreation Atlas covers the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Extensively researched and field-checked, this atlas brings Benchmark’s trusted brand of cartography to the...

From Instagram stars and therapy chickens to our mugs and calendars, greeting cards and dish towels, our love for chickens is everywhere. They cheer us, make us laugh, make us love, and help us to see the beauty, joy and humor in life.The trend for...

This collection features scores of unique words from history that deal with surprisingly modern issues like sleeping in and procrastination - proving that some things never change!The Little Book of Lost Words presents each term that’s ready to be...

Love the look of watercolors but think you lack the skill? Think again! With Watercolor the Easy Way, you will paint beautiful masterpieces following the author's simple instructions. You'll learn to mix colors, apply brush strokes, and paint beautiful...

Discover how glass shards are upcycled and recycled into beautiful sea glass and how to hunt for and find it for yourself. This definitive reference for beachcombers is also a beautiful addition to any coffee table.HardcoverSurveys history of glass...

Throughout its history, New England and its culture have been indelibly marked by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. In the latest edition of the Immersive Travel Guide series, Seddiqui - dubbed The Most Traveled Person in America - explores this...