These ten images, taken from posters, menus, postcards, and magazine covers of the 1940s and 1950s, depict the intoxicating tropical glamour, sensuality, and romance of Cuba.

Truman Capote’s evocative essay on Brooklyn Heights brings to life the landscape that was for the author a world of grand homes and dimly recalled gentility, all rendered in his deft and stylish prose and with obvious affection for the neighborhood.

The three walking tours described in The Impressionists’ Paris identify 12 precise locations where the artists set up their easels to paint their Parisian cityscapes, and invite the reader to view the city of today side by side with the paintings.

Italianissimo profiles fifty enticing Italian contributions to culture high and low, from the lofty realm of great ideas to the delicious realities of cuisine, fashion, cinema, and much more, all which embody the essence of Italy.

The new translation of Mangia Italiano, a definitive and essential Italian-food resource never before published in English

This beautifully illustrated guidebook weaves together the story of Jane Austen’s own life in Bath with the stories of the unforgettable characters she created.

Jazz Guide: New York City is the only comprehensive guide to jazz in the Big Apple

Much of Russian literature is St. Petersburg literature: set in the city, about the city, or written by writers living there. This unique guide profiles fifteen authors whose works and lives were intimately connected to this magnificent setting.

A delightful way to explore the city on foot or via armchair, this fun book is a perfect stocking stuffer, with history ranging from obscure lore to facts and fascinating, often humorous histories.

This is the comprehensive guide to the rich and diverse markets of New York City.