SinoMaps Press (China Cartographic Publishing House)

SinoMaps Press (China Cartographic Publishing House) focuses on maps, map culture and travel books, and also publishes textbooks and supplementary materials for geography and history. Judging from the 81 titles in the library, travel is a common category. Representative titles include Kyoto, Florence and Surroundings, Selected National Parks of the Western United States, Trekking in Nepal, Jerusalem, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Understanding Italy, and Venice and Surroundings. Many of these are associated with Lonely Planet authors, reflecting a publishing profile that serves overseas destinations and combines practical guides with map-based reading. Public information is limited, so the above emphasizes the directions shown by the library's titles.