Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world's most famous and lesser known sojourns. It presents an incredible diversity of possibilities, from ocean cruises around Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.... scores of creative ideas: trekking the heights of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania......

Today many people are getting back to nature when it concerns their health. As a complement to modern medicine, many are turning to medicinal herbs and other natural remedies that have been relied on for centuries to prevent and treat different conditions.

Kayak white-water rapids of the Youghiogheny. Explore the Tetons on horseback. Share the special thrills of mountain climbing, motorcycling, biking, heli-skiing, and other high-action adventuring in pristine pockets of North America.

Categorized into eight geographical regions, this encyclopedic reference examines the history, beliefs, traditions, languages, and lifestyles of indigenous peoples of North America.

From the publisher. In addition to countless millions of conventional film cameras, digital cameras will be found in one out of every two American households this year. This authoritative guide provides a handy, all-in-one reference for photographers using either medium (or both), combining the practical know-how of more than 50 outstanding professional photographers with National Geographic's world-renowned tradition of excellence and expertise....