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Over generations, human society has woven a rich tapestry of culture, art, architecture, and history, personified in artifacts, monuments, and landmarks arrayed across the globe. Individual communities are looking to exploit these local treasures for the benefit of the travelers who come to see...

Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a collection of knowledge on the latest advancements and research of geographic information systems. This book aims to be useful for academics and practitioners involved in geographical data.Author: IrmaISBN-10: 1466620382ISBN-13: 9781466620384Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 144608325XISBN-13: 9781446083253Publisher: Mayo PressLanguage:...

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,...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

"Uncovering the Unknown: Tales of Mysterious Discoveries" is a riveting exploration into some of the world's most intriguing enigmas. This book delves into the secrets of ancient civilizations, unsolved mysteries, paranormal phenomena, and much more. From the lost city of Atlantis to the Bermuda...

In this groundbreaking study, John Henry Parker explores the rich history and archeology of Rome's Forum Romanorum. Drawing on a wide range of archaeological evidence and historical documents, Parker offers a detailed and compelling account of the forum's architecture, monuments, and cultural significance. 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,...

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,...

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,...

Second edition of successful text that takes into account recent advances in GIS development and new socioeconomic datasets including new census data. Written as an overview to GIS, it is an easy to use, non-technical introduction to the subject.Author: David MartinISBN-10: 0415125723ISBN-13: 9780415125727Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

In The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM) to New York City, young readers join Jason the Frog, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot frog, on his first big adventure to the city where he was created-New York City. Packed with colorful explanations, definitions, quiz questions,...

Author: Michele MattinglyISBN-10: 1645441709ISBN-13: 9781645441700Publisher: Page PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2026Pages: 300Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Originally published in 1890. This early works is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject and will appeal to any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We...

Cruise Operations Management provides a comprehensive and contextualised overview of hospitality services for the cruise industry. As well as providing a background to the cruise industry, it also looks deeper into the management issues providing a practical guide for both students and professionals alike....

Cities and regions around the world increasingly capitalize on a series of events aimed at optimizing their reach and outcomes. How then can a series of different events be developed and harnessed? What are the conditions and the means by which synergies and collaboration...

The Routledge Handbook of Tourism and the Environment explores and critically evaluates the debates and controversies inherent to tourism's relationship with nature, especially pertinent at a time of major re-evaluation of our relationship with the environment as a consequence of the environmental problems we...

Many of our planet's support systems are in crisis. Climate change, resource shortages and environmental pollution threaten our economy and lifestyles. Society as a whole needs to adopt policies that can meet these challenges. The ever expanding event industry is no exception. Anyone involved...

This volume presents a global view of today's most pressing issues through an analysis of the twelve major regions of the world. Environmental degradation, natural catastrophe, population pressures and human conflict all impact in different ways and to different degrees on the society and...

Integrating Scale in Remote Sensing and GIS serves as the most comprehensive documentation of the scientific and methodological advances that have taken place in integrating scale and remote sensing data. This work addresses the invariants of scale, the ability to change scale, measures of...

When compared to classical sciences such as math, with roots in prehistory, and physics, with roots in antiquity, geographical information science (GISci) is the new kid on the block. Its theoretical foundations are therefore still developing and data quality and uncertainty modeling for spatial...

Describes the State-of-the-Art in Spatial Data Mining, Focuses on Data QualitySubstantial progress has been made toward developing effective techniques for spatial information processing in recent years. This science deals with models of reality in a GIS, however, and not with reality itself. Therefore, spatial...

Science is increasingly driven by data, and spatial data underpin the science directions laid out in the 2007 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Science Strategy. A robust framework of spatial data, metadata, tools, and a user community that is interactively connected to use spatial data...

The global response to COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of vigilance and preparedness for infectious diseases, particularly influenza. There is a need for more effective influenza vaccines and modern manufacturing technologies that are adaptable and scalable to meet demand during a pandemic. The rapid...

As political, economic, and environmental issues increasingly spread across the globe, the science of geography is being rediscovered by scientists, policymakers, and educators alike. Geography has been made a core subject in U.S. schools, and scientists from a variety of disciplines are using analytical...

Author: Stefanie CongdonISBN-13: 9798994891810Publisher: Stefanie CongdonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2026Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d

Author: Addison DoyleISBN-13: 9798385072262Publisher: WestBow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2026Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.22d

A Crane Among Chickens traces a remarkable thirty-year friendship between two teachers-one American, one Chinese-told through the intimate trail of letters, faxes, calls, emails, and WeChat messages that carried their voices across distance and time.The story begins when the author and Xi-fen from China...

In The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM) to Chicago, young readers join Jason the Frog, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot frog, on a fun-filled adventure to the Windy City. From sky-high skyscrapers and iconic parks to bustling neighborhoods, famous museums, exciting sports arenas, and...

In The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM) to Boston, young readers join Jason the Frog, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot frog, on a fun-filled adventure through one of America's most historic and vibrant cities. Filled with engaging storytelling, clear definitions, fun facts, quiz questions,...

In The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM) to Philadelphia, young readers join Jason the Frog, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot frog, on a class trip to one of America's most historic cities. Filled with engaging storytelling, clear definitions, fun facts, quiz questions, and an...

Across continents and decades, Wonder is a story of memory, art, travel, and human connection.Through poetry and prose, Jennifer Goss invites readers into a life shaped by chance encounters, creative risk, and the power of paying attention. From night painting in European streets to...

Ever heard someone in Derry say something and you've thought... what does that even mean?Welcome to The Little Book of Londonderry Sayings a colourful, fun, family friendly collection of the funniest and most recognisable phrases from the Maiden City and beyond.Inside you'll find one...

Buying a home in Italy is many people's dream-but foreign paperwork, unfamiliar professionals, and renovation surprises can feel overwhelming. Old Walls New Lives is a professional, step-by-step guide that walks you through every stage of the process, from first viewing to final signatures and...

This timely and innovative book explores the dynamics of inter-island/island-island tourism - also known as archipelago tourism - on the cusp of the post-pandemic epoch.Author: Godfrey BaldacchinoISBN-10: 1032586788ISBN-13: 9781032586786Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2026Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.60d

Location Awareness in the Age of Google Maps explores the mundane act of navigating cities in the age of digital mapping infrastructures. Author: Rebecca NooneISBN-10: 1032170506ISBN-13: 9781032170503Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/26/2025Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.35d

This timely book critically explores the past, present and future trends and needs of sport tourism development from a global perspective.Author: Miklos BanhidiISBN-10: 1032760176ISBN-13: 9781032760179Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/28/2025Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.53d

This innovative and timely book presents an in-depth analysis of how the metaverse revolutionizes tourism management, transforms consumer behaviour and motivates tourists to visit destinations.Author: Marco ValeriISBN-10: 1032804718ISBN-13: 9781032804712Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/28/2025Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.55d

Discover the transformative potential of sport tourism and events in achieving Sustainable Development Goals with "Sport Tourism, Events and SDGs: An Emerging Foundation." This groundbreaking collection explores the profound impact of these sectors in shaping a more sustainable future.Author: Anukrati SharmaISBN-10: 1032471506ISBN-13: 9781032471501Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

This book brings together in one volume, the various types of interventions that can steer tourism towards positive impacts (and/or prevent negative impacts) on the destinations where tourism is taking place.Author: Rami K. IsaacISBN-10: 103258212XISBN-13: 9781032582122Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2025Pages: 258Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.21h x...

Insightful and international in scope, this significant volume explores the transition from overtourism to sustainability governance and elaborates perspectives for developing resilient destinations.Author: Harald PechlanerISBN-10: 1032431377ISBN-13: 9781032431376Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2025Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.62d

Alongside famous volcanoes such as Mount Etna in Sicily and Mount St Helens in Washington State, the book features many lesser-known volcanoes across all the continents. Each entry is accompanied with a fascinating caption explaining the geological forces at work, and how the volcano...

The Travels of Marco Polo is a legendary account of the Venetian explorer's journey through Asia in the 13th century, offering one of the earliest and most detailed European perspectives on the distant lands of China, Mongolia, and Central Asia. Written by Rustichello de...

Explore the transformative world of vanlife with this comprehensive guide. Crafted from seasoned vanlifers' collective wisdom, it equips you with essential knowledge to navigate the journey of building and living in your campervan. 30-Chapter Guide Unlock your vanlife journey with this structured 30-chapter guide....

This timely book critically evaluates the factors which shape an events industry as it develops, with the aim of helping to narrow the disparate behaviours and practices of organisers within the global marketplace of international events.Author: Philip BernersISBN-10: 1032684143ISBN-13: 9781032684147Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/29/2025Pages: 118Format:...

This international case study book provides 28 expertly curated case studies on entrepreneurship and innovation in tourism, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor to maximise student participation and learning.Author: María Jesús Jerez-JerezISBN-10: 1032440147ISBN-13: 9781032440149Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/29/2025Pages: 308Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.21h x...

On 6 Aug 2012 this ebook hit #1 in Amazon's Caribbean UK & Germany stores!Hilarious and thoughtful tales of bus rides in corporate Kingston and rural Jamaica with a glossary of Jamaican patois words and phrases. Short and easy reading. Of interest to people...

When it comes to European travel, England often finds itself cast in a peculiar light. It's a country people think they know without ever truly experiencing. For many, it's a pit stop-a gateway to the rest of Europe or a quick detour for its...

When William (Dub) Brooks and George Sayre first met, they soon realized they shared a mutual love for Ireland's northwest coast. One had a passion for writing verse. The other had a love of photography. They decided to spend a month together in Ireland...

Unearth the mysteries of humanity's greatest ancient civilisations in The Lost Cities of the Ancient World, a captivating journey through the forgotten corners of history. From the ingenious urban planning of Çatalhöyük to the monumental splendour of Angkor, this book delves into the rise...