Why do people leave their homes to work in a foreign country, and what do they find? Eileen Cahill explores this theme in Piñatas for the Year of the Dragon. She shares 12 stories based on her own experiences and interviews with others who crossed...

Portland Family Adventures by Jen Stevenson is a highly recommended guide that offers family-friendly activities, food locations, stroller-friendly areas, and more. This can be used for day trips or vacations, with an informative and extensive list of activities that is perfect for all ages to...

Living in France is different from what one would expect because of the idealized image that the media has given us. Scott Dominic Carpenter is an American with experience in the provinces and the capital. With a touch of humor, he tells us what this...

In Paris for Life: Notes From a Lifetime in and out of Paris, Barry Frangipane shares his delightful explorations of Parisian art, culture, and history. Barry's early fascination with Paris compelled him to return to the city decades later with his family. We see him...

Passports and Parasites: An Extraordinary Journey of Adventure, Resilience, and Healing is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, self-reflection, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Vashti Kanahele, this mesmerizing memoir takes readers on an...

Maxine Rose Schur’s fascinating travelogue, Places in Time: Reflections on a Journey, includes humorous accounts of her experiences in Mexico, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Growing up in San Francisco close to the ocean made Schur want to explore beyond her homeland and travel...

In writing Paris: Secret Gardens, Hidden Places, and Stories of the City of Light, Mary McAuliffe points out that Paris has a long and fascinating history. Known as the City of Light, the City of Love, the Capital of Fashion, the Lady of Iron and...

Life-long Parisian and licensed tour guide Edith de Belleville recounts her past experiences living in the City of Love with her captivating memoir, Parisian Life. In this book, de Belleville tells some memorable stories from her life interacting with people from various countries and fellow...

This is a different kind of book than most readers are used to. Paul J. Krupin invented a computer program he called Presari. His book, Presari Digital Guide to the Science of the National Parks, is an example of applying Presari. This book lists all...

Passports and Pacifiers: Traveling the World, One Tantrum at a Time by Kaitlyn Jain takes readers on a wonderful journey along with two parents and four children on eight trips that are memorable and will keep readers entertained. This book can be called part memoir...