These people do beautiful books, and this is no exception. Clean, crisp photography, and excellent stimulus for ideas on every page.

A pictorial essay into the history, geography, symbolism, ethnic roots, design, lore and legend of the simple, dignified structures that were at the core of the North american family farm. 

Drawings, photos, maps and descriptions that describe the form and function of farms and their barns.

An unprecedented collection of 200 stunning photographs by award-winning author Tim Palmer. While the images are clearly the star of this show, Palmer's writing is excellent. Not only does it celebrate the beauty of nature, but it also explains why trees and forests are important to all of life. Caution: after reading it, you may have the urge to go for a drive. (ok, in New York, a walk in Central Park.)