In This Issue

It's almost that time of year, when gift-giving is on everyone's mind. If you're anything like me, you've already decided that books are the only things worth getting for family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, all the way down the list. Send the biggest book lovers you know on a "stunningly illustrated" global tour with Bookstores of the World by Jean-Yves Mollier and Patricia Sorel. And enthrall the most curious with Phenomena: An Infographic Guide to Almost Everything by Camille Juzeau, with its vibrant and bold visualizations that run the gamut of fascinating topics. Plus, nature-lovers and outdoor adventurers will certainly appreciate Yosemite Wildlife: The Wonder of Animal Life in California's Sierra Nevada by Beth Pratt and Robb Hirsch for the "informative document as well as a stunning visual feast" that it is.