Southern Architecture

This isn’t just a Puglia Travel Guide. It is a better way to travel! Instead of simply checking off tourist sites, immerse yourself in local rhythms, sacred traditions, seasonal festivals, and everyday rituals that define life in Italy’s most authentic region. Experience Puglia through moments, not just monuments. With more than 100 festivals woven into the seasons, this guide ensures that no matter when you travel, you will find yourself in the heart of a celebration. Planning your dream vacation? Discover Puglia, Italy’s sun drenched heel where azure waters meet whitewashed villages...

A fascinating history that examines how real estate, gentrification, community and the highs and lows of New York City itself shaped the city’s music scenes from folk to house music. Take a walk through almost any neighborhood in Manhattan and you’ll likely pass some of the most significant...

“[A] winningly obsessive history of our relationship with underground places” (The Guardian), from sacred caves and derelict subway stations to nuclear bunkers and ancient underground cities—an exploration of the history, science, architecture, and mythology of the worlds beneath our feet...

Uncover the Legacy of Tiwanaku — The Pre-Inca Civilization that Shaped the Andes Explore the fascinating world of Tiwanaku, one of the greatest pre-Columbian civilizations of South America. In this richly illustrated book, historian Patricia Montaño Durán reveals how the Tiwanaku people built a powerful state, mastered ancient Andean agriculture, transported enormous megalithic stones, and developed a profound spiritual worldview. With 33 concise chapters and over 30 full-color photographs, Tiwanaku: History of an Andean Civilization is a must-read for anyone passionate about ...

She wants to save history. He wants to raze it all. A local tour guide who makes a living off Savannah history goes to battle against an award-winning developer who wants to raze the old city block she lives on. Tamsyn’s Troubles… Tamsyn Pendegrast’s troubles can be summed up in one word: Ryan. Okay, three words: Ryan Ruttledge V. A nightmare to her historical preservation efforts, an enemy of her fledgling Tamsyn Tours travel agency and tour company, Ryan seems to have it all: funding, support, awards, and the deeds to half the properties on Rosa Pendegrast Lane in old-town Savannah....

The Hidden Secrets of Chennakeshava Temple: Why This Ancient Temple Remains a Pillar of South Indian Culture and Spirituality offers an immersive journey into the rich spiritual, cultural, and architectural heritage of one of India’s most revered temples. Nestled in the heart of Karnataka, the Chennakeshava Temple stands not only as a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture but also as a living testament to centuries of devotion, ritual, and artistic brilliance. This book uncovers the profound significance of the temple and its enduring role in shaping South Indian culture, spirituality, and ...

The legend of the foundation of Rome by Romulus in 753BC accords very well with the earliest defensive walls on the Palatine Hill, made of clay and timber and showing evidence of animal sacrifices. To trace the continual efforts to fortify Rome is to trace the rise and fall of the Roman Empire -...

Discover how to partner ornamental plants with edible ones for a garden that offers both storybook appeal and a plethora of culinary delights. Stylish and celebratory, The Elegant and Edible Garden takes food growing to a higher plane. Host of The Potager Blog (@potagerblog), author and garden...

From the critically acclaimed writer of A Different Sun, a Southern coming-of-age novel that sets three very different young people against the tumultuous years of the American civil rights movement... Tacker Hart left his home in North Carolina as a local high school football hero, but returns...

The cradle is empty because the math no longer adds up. The arch is falling because the stones have been removed. The future is vanishing because we have made it irrational. None intended the void at the center. We are living through a demographic cascade that no one has named correctly. It is not a moral crisis. It is not a political crisis. It is an architectural crisis. The structure that has sheltered human life for millennia, the balance between biological necessity, economic utility, and social meaning, is collapsing. One by one, the load-bearing stones of the family have been pulled ...

""An intricate exploration of family and home, of mother and child, of friends, of women and written with both precision and style.""—Weike Wang, author of Chemistry From a talented, powerful new voice in fiction comes a stunning novel about the intersection of three lives coming to grips with...

A parched land. A grieving heart. A miracle buried deep. Gideon Hayes is a man as hardened as the drought-stricken soil of Oakhaven. Three years after the loss of his wife, he is fighting a losing battle to keep his family farm—and his young daughter’s future—from being swallowed by debt and a predatory development corporation. With the wells running dry and the town on the brink of collapse, Gideon has stopped looking for miracles and started bracing for the end. Enter Maya Sterling, a brilliant but disgraced city consultant with a revolutionary "Miracle Mesh" irrigation technology ...

Meenakshi Temple: The Sacred Abode of the Divine Queen of Madurai’s Spiritual Heart is an immersive exploration of one of India’s most revered and spiritually vibrant temples, offering readers an intimate journey into the heart of devotion, culture, and divine presence. This book blends history, mythology, and reflective storytelling to illuminate the timeless significance of the Meenakshi Temple, presenting it not merely as a physical structure but as a living, breathing center of spiritual energy, artistic expression, and cultural continuity. Beginning with the origins of Goddess ...

Where Darkness Meets Divine Light: The Unique Glory of Angala Paramesvari Temple is a luminous journey into the sacred heart of one of South India’s most venerated temples, inviting readers to experience the profound mystery, devotion, and cultural richness that have sustained generations of worshippers. This book transcends the boundaries of a simple historical account, weaving together myth, ritual, architecture, and lived spiritual experience into a narrative that is both reflective and immersive. Through its pages, the goddess Angala Paramesvari emerges as a multifaceted presence—...

A high-stakes architect. A rugged contractor. And a crumbling chapel that might just be the only thing that can save them both. Evelyn Wright had it all—a soaring career in Atlanta, a prestigious mentorship, and a name synonymous with architectural perfection. But when a structural failure in a high-profile project is pinned on her, she loses everything in a single weekend. With her reputation in ruins and her confidence shattered, she flees to the quiet, mud-slicked hills of Cedar Creek, Tennessee, to oversee the restoration of a century-old church. It’s supposed to be a simple job to ...

Uncover the sweeping history and breathtaking temple architecture of South India in this immersive cultural deep dive. Perfect for a mindful commute or armchair travel, this evocative audio experience transports you directly to the ancient banks of the Vaigai River. Feel the pulse of a sprawling...

Uncover the awe-inspiring architectural history and vibrant mythology of South India's most sacred temple city. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the banks of the Vaigai River, where stone foundations evolved into the beating heart of Madurai...

ALSO AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT Available in the same book series: Rome, Venice, Athens, and Istanbul. Get ready to immerse yourself in centuries of history! Discover Florence's past and its tremendous legacy of beauty, churches, museums, and incomparable masterpieces by the greatest artists of all time. Get to know the cradle of the Renaissance with this comprehensive guidebook for cultured travelers. Learn the story behind such world-famous landmarks as The Florence Cathedral Brunelleschi's Dome Giotto's Campanile The Baptistery of St. John Ponte Vecchio And many more. Please note that this...

Discover the awe-inspiring engineering of Ancient Rome and how monumental architecture transformed a provincial empire. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive historical journey transports you straight to the bustling construction sites of antiquity. Watch brilliant surveyors and...

Step inside one of South India’s most awe-inspiring sacred spaces with this immersive architectural and cultural history. Perfect for an afternoon commute or pre-trip travel preparation, this vivid journey transforms ancient stone corridors and crowded courtyards into a vibrant, living...