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The perfect companion for nature lovers, photographers, hikers, and waterfall chasers, Waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge offers the most complete look at the area's falling water to date. With hundreds of photos, it's a window onto the treasures of North America's favorite waterfall sanctuary.Author:...

Innovation and technological advancements can be disruptive forces, especially for conventional business in the hospitality and tourism industries. This book is timely with its critical examination of such forces and how the two industries should strategize and respond to changes effectively. It examines a...

The Masonic Tour Guide returns again Volume 3 features must-see Masonic locations and must-attend lodge meetings spanning the entire globe, coupled with some of the most stunning photographs of rarely seen locales of Freemasonry. No other resource has provided this level of detail on...

Charles F. Lummis tells of an America long departed, when the western and southern frontiers were wilderness, nature untrammeled and settlers rugged in the face of unforgiving conditions. Written as a retrospective of the adventurer's youth, A Tramp Across the Continent, through its varied...

Famous poet and novelist John M. Synge recounts his travels to the Aran Islands in 1906 - a group of small yet culturally significant isles off the west coast of Ireland. Notable for their history, which stretches back thousands of years, it was with...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Updated and revised to include theoretical and other developments, bibliographical additions, new photographs and illustrations, and expanded name and subject indexes, the fourth edition of All Possible Worlds: A History of Geographical Ideas is the most complete and comprehensive book of its kind. The...

I used to get extremely burnt out in my old job and couldn't even handle finding and booking a hotel, flight or finding out what to do for a break. I thought "Wouldn't it be awesome if someone would write a guide that gave...

What makes a good explorer? Adaptability, ambition, stamina, self-confidence, curiosity, optimism, authority-and fund-raising ability. Though few of us will ever have to face a charging elephant, or survive solely on penguin stew, when it comes to project management, crisis aversion, or any number of...

For its millions of readers, the National Geographic has long been a window to the world of exotic peoples and places. In this fascinating account of an American institution, Catherine A. Lutz and Jane L. Collins explore the possibility that the magazine, in purporting...

A rugged land between the Black and Caspian seas, the Caucasus is a battle ground for a fascinating and formidable clash of cultures: Russia on one side, the predominantly Muslim mountains on the other. In Caucasus, award-winning author Nicholas Griffin recounts his journey to...

Building a Travel Risk Management Program: Traveler Safety and Duty of Care for Any Organization helps business and security professionals effectively manage traveler risk by showing them how to build a complete travel risk program. While global corporate travel risks are increasing exponentially, many...

One of Library Journal's 10 Best Books of 2015Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship...

A variety of tasks allow you to: * Engage students with exciting visual content, real-world emphasis, fresh case studies and country profiles with regular online updates from the Geography Association. * Monitor student growth with 'Check Your Progress' exercises and prepare your class for...

This is the story of the journey that led Deloris and Alan Stamm to the village of Placencia, Belize, Central America. It shows how they were compelled to buy a hotel that neither of them wanted or needed. This story is yet but one...

Across the Plains (1892) is the middle section of Robert Louis Stevenson's three-part travel memoir which began with The Amateur Emigrant and ended with The Silverado Squatters. It describes Stevenson's arrival at New York as an immigrant, along with hundreds of other Europeans, and...

Author: Capt Nicholas Stevensson KarasISBN-10: 1452074399ISBN-13: 9781452074399Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2010Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.29lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d

Author: Gary J. HudsonISBN-10: 1436381339ISBN-13: 9781436381338Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2008Pages: 176Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Imagine yourself sitting at home. The phone rings. You have been offered a dream job and have 48 hours to fly to Miami and board a 70,000 ton cruise ship. Your destination: the Caribbean. Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship tells the...

Once upon a time in Franklin County...Just north of the Mason Dixon Line in south-central Pennsylvania, Franklin County broke away from Cumberland County to grow into a thriving location for business while still maintaining a lot of its natural beauty. It is also a...

WINNER OF THE 2023 DAYBREAK PRESS BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION (general)Carry this book with you on your next hike, and it will remind you about the remembrance of the One Who created nature. From the intricate artistry of snowflakes to the detailed anatomy of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

These select poems, by bestselling author, poet, songwriter Bill Arnott, were previously published in literary journals and anthologies in Canada, the US, UK, Europe, Asia and Australia. They depict the cadence of deep exploration, real and surreal, discovering the world through the musicality of...

For years, readers have delighted in Maxine Rose Schur's award-winning travel essays. Now, all the tales of her unusual honeymoon are gathered in one illustrated volume in a new, revised edition. Whether camping in the center of Paris, dangling off a Panamanian tramp steamer...

Are you looking for the best way to explore Greece in 2023? Are you seeking tips on when to go, how to get there, and the laws of the land?Are you wanting to know the best sightseeing, camping sites, and accommodations to make your...

In this collection, Ashley Brown takes us with her on a year-long journey she purposefully devoted to grieving the loss of her soul-dog, listening, learning, and looking for home within herself, without her constant companion. She shares moments and reflections on this transformative year-her...

The Age of Reconnaissance, as J. H. Parry has so aptly named it, was the period during which Europe discovered the rest of the world. It began with Henry the Navigator and the Portuguese voyages in the mid-fifteenth century and ended 250 years later...

Newly updated on the hundredth anniversary of the tragedy by Titanic expert Dave Gittins to reflect the latest facts and theories about the ship's sinking, Titanic: The Death and Life of a Legend will fascinate Titanic experts, amateurs, and newcomers alike. In this gripping,...

Every Nook and Cranny is a series of autobiographical travel guides touching on every continent, most countries, and hundreds of islands. Travel with the author through steamy jungles and bird-filled tropical rainforests, from scorching deserts to the wilderness of Arctic regions, and from Stone...

When, for medical reasons, Helena was told to try gluten and lactose-free options, it began quite a journey for her. Gluten- and Lactose-free dishes can be found all over the world, but what about in Georgia? The first Georgian cookery book using gluten-free and...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This travel guide gives a unique insight to visitors travelling to Prague. Its goal is to pack as much information into as little space as possible so you can make the most out of your trip to Prague. It does this by focusing primarily...

Author: Chris WiewioraISBN-10: 1646621875ISBN-13: 9781646621873Publisher: Finishing Line PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/07/2020Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.08d

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks...

My Wandering Uterus: A diverse treasure trove from women across the globe and from every walk of life! This book contains memoirs, stories and poetry about the experiences of being a woman on the road - the joys, the perils, the lessons, the changes....

This distinctive collection of beautifully designed journals makes a statement with bold sentiments, modern typography, and artwork by contemporary designers and illustrators. Each journal contains periodic typeset quotations enhanced with striking artwork, and lots of lined pages for capturing the days thoughts, musings, and...

Take a journey through space and time to discover the history, exploration, culture, traditions, myths and lifestyle of the Australian Outback from pre-history to tomorrow.Author: Robin BellISBN-10: 1847285848ISBN-13: 9781847285843Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2006Pages: 332Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d

From the beaches of Formentera to prison in Afghanistan to seeking Nirvana in India and back, Schultz shares in a delightful writing style anecdotes of pleasure, humor, suspense, fear, and reflection that ultimately transformed him into a well-respected orthopaedic surgeon. In Autobiography of a...

It's one of the most common reasons why people don't go on vacations: they're too expensive. Unfortunately, they're not wrong. Vacations ARE expensive. But what if I told you that there's a way for anyone to travel for pennies on the dollar?This book is...

Every Nook and Cranny is the series of autobiographical travel guides touching on every continent, most countries, and hundreds of islands. Travel with the author through steamy jungles and bird-filled tropical rainforests to scorching deserts and the wilderness of Arctic regions, from Stone Age...

From valiant rescues to sorrowful disasters, the eastern shore of Long Island is home to a riveting collection of maritime lore.Since the mid-1600s, eastern Long Island s shoals, sandbars and assorted submerged hazards have caused many an unlucky vessel to become shipwrecked. The frequency...

Springfield Township, Montgomery County, adjoins the city of Philadelphia on its northern border. The township's six-plus square miles, originally established as "Penn's Manor of Springfield," was a gift from William Penn to his wife, Gulielma Maria Springett, c. 1681. This historic township was home...

BRAND NEW VERSION OF BESTSELLING GUIDE: all about KOTOR v 2.0 is better translated, with additional material (maps, new accommodation list, featured hotels and restaurants, new photos). all about Kotor (v 2.0) is useful City Guide for all tourists who want to visit Montenegro...

Finally, a book that breaks through 100 years of myths surrounding the sinking of RMS Titanic to reveal that the ship was deliberately turned toward the iceberg, the damage was not necessarily fatal, and human error in a boiler room ultimately sank the ship....

Author: Margaret TesslerISBN-10: 1413466958ISBN-13: 9781413466959Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/13/2004Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.41d

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Dreaming of traveling? Then this book is for you. Walt Williams has put together a selection of his photography that will take you on a travel experience without leaving the comfort of your chair. The author has captured some great scenes of northern Thailand...

This is the second edition of the poetry collection Postcards to Jack. The collection includes poetry and the Japanese form haibu. The book is structured as a journey and features impressionistic images of cities in North America and Europe. Many of the pieces in...

The Amalfi Coast is without a doubt the most spectacular and beautiful coastline in Italy. Moorish style villages cling to the dramatic jagged cliffs, perched over the rippling waves below. The air is scented with lemons and wild herbs, and of course the sea....