Books published by publisher Travelman Publishing

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Tallinn.In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essential spots of each city, including the Hermitage, the Church of the Spilled Blood, Linnanmäki (a classic amusement park), and Toompea Castle. Take a day trip to the Peterhof, stroll through Kaivopuisto Park, or visit the Kumu Art Museum. You’ll get Rick’s firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves’ Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves’ European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Provence and the French Riviera.In this guide, you’ll find a dazzling mix of enjoyable cities, warm stone villages, Roman ruins, and breathtaking coastline. Experience Roman history with self-guided tours of the Pont du Gard aqueduct, Roman theater in Orange, and Arena in Arles. Explore sun-soaked Riviera beaches and resort towns, from cosmopolitan Nice to colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer. Get inspired by artistic masterpieces by Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall. After a day of sightseeing, relax at a café with a view, dive into a bowl of bouillabaisse, and watch fishermen return to the harbor.Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You’ll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around by train, bus, car, or boat. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

From USA TODAY Bestselling author Michael James Ploof.For ten long years young Dirk Blackthorn has followed his drunken father from one city to another, always having to cheat and steal for his next meal, and never knowing what the future might hold. A magician turned con artist, Dirk’s father Thad has taught him everything he knows. After being driven out of just about every southern city in Agora, they have come to Kell-Torey in search of a new beginning.With winter on its way, and all but a rusty coin spent on his father’s drinking, Dirk must make full use of his skills if they are to survive the harsh northern cold. As Thad descends deeper into his drunken delirium, Dirk becomes determined to make a name for himself in the city’s criminal underworld.Featuring two of Legends of Agora’s most beloved characters, Blackthorn Rising is a fast-paced coming of age tale wrought with sword and sorcery, it is a story of failure and triumph, and a testament to the unrelenting spirit of defiance and adventure within us all. FROM THE EDITORBlackthorn Rising is a book that sticks with you. Michael Ploof’s stimulating prose and evocative cast of characters are incapable of boring you on any single page. The plot is sharp, charged with dark wit, adventure, intrigue, and emotion. Enjoy Dirk Blackthorn’s bumbling journey to manhood as he rises to become a great thief, and an even greater man. I loved every minute of editing this tale, and I know you’ll love every minute of reading it. --Holly M. Kothe, espressoeditor.com

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Naples and the Amalfi Coast.In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, including Pompeii, Vesuvius, Positano, and Amalfi Town. Visit Naples’ Archaeological Museum, the Pompeii Forum, or the cathedrals and beaches of the Amalfi coast. You’ll get Rick’s firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).

This full-color guide includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps – including trail maps – to help you on your trip.Moon Handbooks give you the tools to make your own choices.Can’t-miss sights, activities, restaurants, and accommodations, marked with MSuggestions on how to plan a trip that’s perfect for you, including:The Best of Zion & BryceRed Rocks Road TripAvoiding the CrowdsAncient Rock ArtBest Day HikesFun for All and All for FunHoodoos and Views44 detailed and easy-to-use maps The firsthand experience and unique perspective of authors W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell

Award-winning travel writer Bruce Whipperman guides you through this intriguing area with the ease and expertise of a local. He tells you where to browse for handmade crafts, what you need to visit pre-Columbian ruins, where to go for the best traditional Mexican food, and how to enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, like fishing and rafting. Add to that the cultural and historical sections that make the Moon series famous and you'll agree that this is one guide you can't go without.

While collecting nuts in the magical forest, young animals come across an odd little man they have never seen before. Each thinking the other was strange and different, the little man and the animals begin to argue. Hearing the unkind words, Mama Louisa and Papa Louis come out of their cozy cottage to help them all calm down. Mama Louisa stirs up ingredients of happiness to bake a special treat, while Papa Louis tells a tale of an unusual pumpkin that was very different - but had something very special on the inside. Will Mama's treat and Papa's story be enough to bring peace to the magical forest?

Make Your Escape with Moon Travel Guides!Diamond white beaches, cool forests, countrywide carnivals, and never ending music: discover for yourself why so many have fallen head over heels for the Dominican Republic. Get the down-low on the DR with Moon Dominican Republic. What You'll Find in Moon Dominican Republic: Local insight from frequent resident Lebawit Lily Girma Curated trip advice for culture buffs, honeymooners, foodies, night owls, or outdoor adventurers, whether you're in the Caribbean for a few days or a few weeks Full-color, vibrant photos throughout Detailed maps for exploring on your own, and useful tips on public transportation, car and bike rentals, and air travel Strategic itineraries for every budget, passion, and timeline, including: The Best of the Dominican Republic in 10 Days, Romancing the DR, Best Beaches, Diving and Snorkeling, Roots and Rhythms, Social Impact Tourism, and Adventure Awaits Fun ideas catered to every kind of traveler: Take a dip in the crystal-clear water, and dry off with a walk to one of the best seaside fish shacks for lunch. Enjoy a rich Dominican mangú and coffee for breakfast before a day of snorkeling alongside spotted eagle rays. Wander the clamor of the outdoor markets, and stroll amid restored Spanish colonial buildings and boutique sidewalk restaurants. Hike to hidden waterfalls or go zip lining through the forest, and dance the night away to local live merengue Focused coverage of Santo Domingo, Punta Cana and the Southeast Coast, the Samaná Peninsula, Puerto Plata and the North Coast, Santiago and the Cibao Valley, and Barahona and the Southwest Thorough background information on the landscape, plants and animals, history, government, and culture Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, health and safety tips, and visa information With Moon Dominican Republic's myriad activities, practical advice, and insider tips, you can plan your trip your way.Craving more Caribbean adventures? Try Moon Jamaica or Moon Aruba.

Now that the cat’s out of the bag, the other secrets regarding Jacqueline Talbot’s past—and future—begin to come clear. It’s a lot for a sixteen-year-old girl to deal with, especially when she’s told that the fate of the world rests on her shoulders. Jacqueline now must prepare herself to take on the rest of the Trials; the only problem is, no one’s really sure what they are. Not even her aunt, who seems to know a little too much about everything. At least she has her support system to help her through it all. But that system is as fragile as everything else in Jacqueline’s troubled life. Just one small misstep and it could all be over…for everyone.

A little skunk named Perfume is sad because other animals tease him about his smell. Can a special visitor change Perfume’s mind from thinking he’s flawed, to believing he’s blessed?A Skunk Named Perfume is the first book in the Sunnyside Series of books. All books in the Sunnyside Series are faith-based children’s books that highlight the brighter side of gloomy situations.