Egyptian photographer Sonbol provides the stupendous images, and writer and journalist Jobbins the explanatory text as they journey the great river from Abydos south through Dendera, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Philae to Abu Simbel beyond Lake Nasser. The tour often leaves the boat, and the river, to visit ancient sites nearby. The volume might interest people who would like to take such a cruise but never will, and those who are about to embark on one and would like a little background and guidance first. Distributed in the US by International Publishers Marketing (IPM). Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)