Jessica Lee Books

Packed with up-to-date information on this fast-changing city, Footprintfocus Beirut covers the elegance of the old city, the energy of the shopping district, and the ski resorts of Mount Lebanon.

Self-Care for KidsA kid-friendly introduction to self-soothing and mindfulness with adorable animal friends. A child’s “very first step” into mindfulness where the story’s short rhymes can be used as soothing mantras, paired with delightful illustrations of baby animals working through anxious situations. This book does double duty as a self-help story providing great comfort beyond the pages.

Full colour itineraries ranging from 7 days to 2 weeks. Discerning coverage of the best places to visit, plus background information on the key talking points in Croatia today, Croatian heritage and food; In-depth planning section featuring Top Experiences, Regions at a Glance, Itineraries, Travel with Children.

Lonely Planet Morocco is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the medina and tanneries in Fez, hop between kasbahs and oases in the Draa Valley, or catch a wave at Taghazout; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Morocco and begin your journey now!

Includes a 16 page National Parks and Wildlife section. Sustainable travel options highlighted throughout, including community-owned businesses.

A fractured identity, a passionate people, and lifestyle, culture and landscape that capture the imagination, providing plenty of surprises.

Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Plunge headfirst into the mapcap mayhem of Djemaa el-Fna, reflect on the beauty of Ali ben Youssef Medersa, spend the night in an atmospheric riad; all with your trusted travel companion.

Travellers have been captivated by Turkey's spectacular sights and cultural riches for centuries. Hunt for bargains in the bazaars, pamper yourself in a Turkish bath, discover the lunar landscape of Cappadocia and explore the beautifully preserved ruins of Ephesus. Trusted by so many for so long, this best-selling guide leads the way. • 110 detailed maps, including full-colour country map • practical guide to buying Turkish carpets • essential information on visas, health and local transport • hundreds of recommendations on where to stay and eat, for all budgets • illustrated food section, plus handy menu translator • comprehensive language chapter

"Jessica J. Lee swims through all four seasons. For hear, it is the thrill of a still, turquoise lake, of cracking the ice before submerging, of cool, fresh, spring swimming, of floating under the blue skies -- of facing past fears of near drowning and of breaking free. A book for everyone who wishes they could push themselves beyond caution, who understands the deep pleasure of using their body's strength, who knows what it is to allow oneself to abandon all thought and float home to the surface." -- From back cover

The water slips over me like cool silk, rising around my legs, over my waist, up to my collarbone. When I relax, the lake's sound is a muffled roar, every vibration amplified by water. Jessica Lee, a Canadian of Chinese and British descent, swims year-round, especially loving the winter's sharp, freezing water. At twenty-eight, feeling lonely in Berlin while working on her thesis, she decides to swim fifty-two lakes around the city, regardless of the weather. This journey becomes a beautiful obsession, leading her to confront her past fears of near drowning and the ghosts of the landscape. Each swim brings new experiences: the thrill of a turquoise lake, cracking ice, floating under blue skies, and navigating murky depths. Through this year of swimming, Jessica gains strength, finds friendship, and discovers how the landscape can haunt yet also hold us. This narrative resonates with anyone who loves swimming, seeks to push beyond caution, and understands the profound joy of surrendering to the water, allowing the body to float home to the surface.