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James Paul Kelly's preface to 1910's Prince Izon describes the Canyon as dangerous yet mysterious and alluring, an alien or hellish landscape that is also somehow like paradise. The story follows the adventures of an archeology professor, his niece, and her friend who discover...

Although the event management field has grown considerably over the last decade, critical, social-scientific studies of the international events industry are rare. This book intends to help fill this void. It focuses on power, social and political relations, conflicts and controversies in the context...

Author: Captain J. D. EvanstonISBN-13: 9798295533020Publisher: J. D. EvanstonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2025Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

A whimsical recollection of places and people, memorialized through easy to digest snippets or essays, generated from years of travel to off-the-grid places, and encounters with people who had an impact on the author's life. From Hemingway to Hoo Doos, catching fish with a...

Media headlines tell of business travelers or tourists who unwittingly violate foreign laws, get into trouble with local etiquette, or have a major medical emergency. LAW OF THE LAND, is your reliable source for navigating the legal and medical landscape of foreign countries with...

In Under the Crucian Sun: A Memoir of Place, environmentalist and creative Cynthia McVay sets foot on the island of St. Croix in 2018 for the first time. She arrives with an adventurous partner and her heart set on purchasing and renovating an abandoned...

BRITISH SLANGCovering the whole of the UK Discover the vibrant language that defines British culture with this illustrated guide to British expressions and phrases. This essential dictionary serves as your perfect companion for understanding the unique linguistic character of the UK. Featuring words and...

In the rolling hills of southern Italy, where olive trees whisper through the wind and time seems to stand still, a forgotten villa hides a story that refused to be erased.When Isabella Fiorenza travels from New York to Maida after her beloved grandmother's passing,...

After decades of caring for other people and their beloved furry friends, Dr. Sarah found her carefully crafted life spiraling wildly out of control. Loneliness and disconnection had crept in, fueling crippling anxiety and imposter syndrome. Her career, threatened by soaring shame and feelings...

What happens when a British girl dares to step out of the conventional and follow her heart, and a boarding pass, across the world?In Seeds of Wanderlust: Sharri Holroyd shares an inspiring travel memoir that brings to life the raw courage, cultural chaos, and...

Before TikTok. Before Instagram. Before "adulting" had a name... there was just a mad dream, a battered van, and the kind of tour no one was expected to survive.Shaun Morris didn't set out to become a legend. He just wanted to escape small-town boredom...

[T]he veil which has hidden the beginnings of Egyptian civilization from us has been lifted, and we see things, more or less, as they actually were, unobscured by the traditions of a later day. Until the last few years nothing of the real beginning...

My Holoholo Diary Summary Loving Hawai'i and having repetitive dreams of the Volcano Goddess, Kupuna Pele, brought Nancy to take a mid-life journey to the Big Island of Hawai'i. With her partner Paul's agreement, she embarked on what she calls "a sabbatical between being...

Budgeting can be stressful and overwhelming to the average American. You can learn how to cut corners from grocery shopping, to going on that much wanted vacation to saving money on entertainment that it hard to afford on the budget you have yet to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rambles And Reflections: Europe (1893) is a travelogue written by Thomas Jefferson Clayton, an American author and journalist. The book is a detailed account of Clayton's travels across Europe, covering his experiences and observations during his journey.The book is divided into several chapters, each...

Debates in Geography Education encourages early career teachers, experienced teachers and teacher educators to engage with and reflect on key issues, concepts and debates. It aims to enable readers to reach their own informed judgements with deeper theoretical knowledge and understanding. The second edition...

While experiential staging is well documented in tourism studies, not enough has been written about the diverse types of experiences and expectations that visitors bring to the tourist space and how communities respond to, or indeed challenge, these expectations. This book brings together new...

SKETCHBOOK MAIN STREET SALINAS is an addition to my series of books meant to inspire you to make them your own. Whereas my sketchbooks usually contain some fictional stories to help inspire your creativity, for this book, I worked with three community members to...

The overland route to India - the trek that loomed large in a generation's consciousness.John Webster, with his indomitable girlfriend, was one of those who made the trip in the early 1970s. He now brings it to life in an easy-going verse narrative that...

"The Seaman's Medical Instructor: In a Course of Lectures on Accidents and Diseases Incident to Seamen" by N. D. Falck offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of maritime medicine. Originally published before 1800, this meticulously prepared print edition provides invaluable insights into the...

Explore the ancient world through the eyes of Strabo, the renowned geographer of the Roman Empire. "The Geography of Strabo, Volume III of 3," literally translated and meticulously prepared, offers a fascinating journey through the lands known to the ancients. A cornerstone of historical...

First published in 1841, this seminal work by Robinson and Smith revolutionized the study of biblical archaeology, offering new insights into the geography and history of the Holy Land. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and a deep knowledge of biblical texts, the authors provide a...

Heinrich Barth, a German explorer, undertakes a six-year journey through North and Central Africa in the mid-19th century. Barth's journey is a pioneering effort to understand the human, cultural, and natural wealth of the African continent. This book is a must-read for anybody interested...

A fascinating exploration of the natural world in colonial America, written by a renowned botanist and explorer. The author's vivid descriptions of the plants and animals he encountered on his travels offer a unique glimpse into the ecology of the continent before European settlement.This...

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,...

Most widely available approaches to semantic integration provide ad-hoc, non-systematic, subjective manual mappings that lead to procrustean amalgamations to fit the target standard, an outcome that pleases no one. Written by experts in the field, Theories of Geographic Concepts: Ontological Approaches to Semantic Integration...

World Spatial Metadata Standards represents years of work by the ICA Spatial Data Standards Commission during the 1995-2003 ICA cycles. It consists of an Introduction and six Regional Summary chapters that describe the spatial metadata activities happening in Europe, North America, Asia/Pacific, Latin America,...

Comparing the major Pacific Rim cities of Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai, this book examines world city branding. Whilst all three cities compete on the world's stage for events, tourists and investment, they are also at the centre of distinct film traditions and their...

Many former mining areas have now lost their industrial function and are now turning to tourism for regional revitalization and community economic development. The transformation process of these industrial, and in some cases derelict, mining sites and landscapes into an area of interest for...

Author: Mariah FriendISBN-13: 9798993214917Publisher: Pocket Lamp PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2025Pages: 282Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.64d

Life, Love, and Lessons in the SkyA Flight Attendant's Inspiring Journey✨ Where altitude meets attitude, and every flight tells a story. ✨What happens when your office is 35,000 feet in the air and every day holds the possibility of wonder, challenge, and connection?For ten...

Dr. Patrick Treacy, a globally renowned, award-winning physician, invites you on an extraordinary journey in Destinations. With a career spanning diverse roles across continents, Treacy shares captivating stories of his encounters with vibrant cultures, from bustling cities to remote corners of the world. Blending...

On a cold winter day-3 January 1428-the overall commander of the Ming forces in Giao Chỉ (northern Vietnam) led a column of senior officers, soldiers, and civilians out through the gate of Đông Quan (in modern Hanoi) to begin their long journey back to...

"Motorcycle Mind takes you beyond the handlebars and into the fascinating cognitive and perceptual world of motorcycling-a ride that's more than just transportation; it's a transformative way of being. Unlike car drivers, motorcyclists become one with their machine, immersed in the road, the wind,...

“Souvenirs of Travel, Volume II” by Octavia Walton Le Vert offers a captivating glimpse into the world as seen through the eyes of a 19th-century American woman. This volume recounts Le Vert's travels and observations, detailing the social customs, landscapes, and historical sites she...

Looking for the ultimate guide to the beautiful Seychelles islands? Look no further! "Seychelles: A Guide to the Best Beaches, Activities, and Cultural Experiences" is the perfect travel companion for your trip to this paradise destination. With detailed information on the best beaches to...

I have always believed in the power of geography. The same idea, executed in two different places in the world will deliver completely different results. Moreover these geographical places carry with them an added wealth of context. I admire artists who made works in...

Unravelling Indian Culture: The Essence of Bharat takes the reader on a memorable journey through the rich and colourful tapestry of India's glorious cultural traditions and achievements.The carefully compiled and curated text spread over three volumes, is illumined by more than 1500 photographs. Such...

Author: Eric PimplerISBN-10: 1849694443ISBN-13: 9781849694445Publisher: Packt PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/22/2013Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.64d

The IATBR conference proceedings series has a history of over 30 years and is widely read by researchers, practitioners and graduate students in the field of transportation and urban planning in general, and in travel behaviour analysis in particular. It is the only series...

Frameworks are the foundation of good scholarship. They structure, organize and communicate research, underpin individual studies and shape the field of study as a whole. This book provides the first comprehensive and systematic review and critique of frameworks for tourism research. Theoretical, conceptual, analytical...

The burgeoning social scientific study of tourism has emphasized the effects of the post-industrial economy on travel and place. However, this volume takes some of these issues into a different area of leisure: the spare-time carved out by people as part of their everyday...

People travel as never before. However, anthropological research has tended to focus primarily on either labor migration or on tourism. In contrast, this collection of essays explores a diversity of circumstances and impetuses towards contemporary mobility. It ranges from expatriates to peripatetic professionals to...

This book draws attention to the problems and issues surrounding fast-growing tourism in the highly sensitive wilderness areas of polar regions. The authors discuss mainly polar issues, but their conclusions and management techniques apply equally to all environmentally sensitive areas throughout the world.Author: Bernard...