Since the birth of the iconic alligator--the world''s first clothing logo and the symbol of its French tennis-great namesake--in 1933, Lacoste has been nearly synonymous with sport. When champion Rene Lacoste put his favored tennis uniform, a white pique polo shirt, into production for the mass marke ... details 30.43 USD

What begins as a relaxing vacation turns into a time-traveling adventure for Geronimo Stilton, who must travel to Khanbalik, or "The City of Khan" (modern day Beijing), in 13th-century China where he encounters Kublai Khan and Marco Polo. ... details 6.21 USD

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artw ... details 29.84 USD

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Appearing on the world stage with the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, China has intrigued Westerners since the days of Marco Polo. French journalist Christina Lionnet takes us on an exciting journey through this vast and varied land. With a clear sensibility, Lionnet''s photographs offer a painterly e ... details 28.72 USD

Children travel through time and space to experience some of the world's most famous journeys of discovery, invention, and exploration, reliving 12 extraordinary feats of endurance through exciting mazes, spotter games, and spot-the-difference puzzles. These puzzles highlight the heroic deeds of Hann ... details 6.24 USD

BAR Architects is a San Francisco-based firm that designs mixed-use centers, arts and entertainment venues, universities, wineries, country clubs, retailers, and housing of all types. Since its inception in 1966, BAR has been a leader in environmental sustainability. The firm has received numerous aw ... details 24.35 USD

Young readers chart a course for adventure in this colorful series. Travel with Daniel Boone through the Cumberland Gap, sail with Jacques Cousteau aboard the Calypso, map the Rocky Mountains with John C. Fremont, and much more as daring explorers discover what lay beyond the next mountain, river, or ... details 15.61 USD

My name is is a great resource for schoolwork. A collection of biographies about the greatest personalities of relevance with a perspective not only on history but also of their lives. ... details 6.6 USD

On September 10, 1934, grizzled reliever Burleigh Grimes helped the Pittsburgh Pirates to an inconsequential 9-7 win over the New York Giants in the Polo Grounds. For Grimes, the September contest marked his 270th and final win. For baseball, it marked the last time a legal spitballer would win a maj ... details 35.0 USD

Beetle McGrady dreams of being an explorer like Marco Polo or a pioneer like Amelia Earhart. She dreams of being brave and daring, and she will begin by ... eating an ant. It''s dare double dare on the school playground, but will Beetle be able to live up to her dreams? Face to face -- or Beetle to a ... details 17.5 USD

In African Mexicans and the Discourse on Modern Nation, author Marco Polo Hern_ndez Cuevas explores how the Africaness of Mexican mestizaje was erased from the national memory and identity and how national African ethnic contributions were plagiarized by the criollo elite in modern Mexico. ... details 30.61 USD

In 1325, the great Arab traveler Ibn Battutah set out from his native Tangier in North Africa on pilgrimage to Mecca. By the time he returned nearly thirty years later, he had seen most of the known world, covering three times the distance allegedly traveled by the great Venetian explorer Marco Polo- ... details 9.75 USD

Here are the stories of nine great adventures and the lives of the men who took part in them. They pushed back the frontiers of man's knowledge of the world by their vision, courage and sheer doggedness. They were very different people - from bold adventurers facing the unknown with enjoyment to care ... details 10.75 USD

The rich tradition of the San Francisco Giants has provided indelible memories for their fans ever since the franchise shifted from the Polo Grounds to Seals Stadium in 1958. The clu & has been blessed with a plethora of superstars from Willie Mays to Barry Bonds, along with colorful characters like ... details 12.14 USD

Editor Paul Fussell has brought together some of the best travel writing of all time from the world's most recognized travelers--Marco Polo, Darwin and Kerouac to name a few--and has explored the traveler's psyche from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Mass Tourism. ... details 13.23 USD

In times of war and in peace, from the earliest days of the Roman Empire to our own, Westerners have traveled to the lands of the Middle East, bringing back accounts of their adventures and impressions. But it was never a one-way journey. In this spirited collection of Western views of the Middle Eas ... details 14.13 USD

This elegantly illustrated series exhibits fantastic biographical accounts ofthe great names of all time. Full color. ... details 19.52 USD

For over 200 years, Northern Virginia has enjoyed a respected reputation for its equestrian heritage. The present-day home of horse museums and libraries, as well as breeding, sports, and shows of all sort, Northern Virginia truly is hunt country. Northern Virginia's Equestrian Heritage showcases the ... details 13.25 USD

Exploding the myth that Marco Polo discovered pasta in China and brought it back to Italy, this volume shows that pasta has existed in various forms throughout Middle Eastern, Asian, and even North African culinary cultures long before its appearance in the West. ... details 35.0 USD