Travel - General

This book looks at how it is we do tourism and learn to be tourists when we are on holiday. Tourism is a dynamic way of being that may facilitate or hinder intercultural exchange. It draws on empirical work and a range of theoretical...

Most discussion of visitor experiences uses a behavioural or managerial approach where the way the visitor thinks is ignored - it's a black box. Visitor Experience Design is the first book of its kind to examine best practice in creating and delivering exciting and...

Destinations rely on regional strategies to support and enhance the tourism product through regional partnerships and integration. Integrated tourism is defined as tourism that is explicitly linked to the economic, social, cultural, natural and human structures of the region in which it occurs. Integrated...

This book is a collection of essays rooted in Randy Malamud's own lifetime of travel. Setting today's tourism in the context of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century experiences of travel and travel writing, he uncovers motives and appreciations of movement, difference and novelty, key drivers of...

"This book is a practical, step-by-step tutorial providing a complete reference guide to the setup, installation, and administration of ArcGIS Server technology. If you are a GIS user, analyst, DBA, or programmer with a basic knowledge of ESRI GIS, then this book is for...

Theories within tourism can be difficult, even confusing areas to understand. Developed from the successful Portuguese textbook Teoria do Turismo, Tourism Theory provides clear and thorough coverage of all aspects of tourism theory for students and researchers of tourism.Consisting of five sections and over...

Tourism continues to grow, and as the industry develops, it is important for researchers and practitioners to fully understand and examine issues such as sustainability, competiveness, and stakeholder quality of life in tourism centres around the world. Focusing on the unique perspective of island...

Compass Points: Finding a Mid-life Bearing on Mount Rainier. Mount Rainier is considered by many to be the longest endurance climb in the lower 48 states. This book is both a spiritual odyssey and adventure travelogue. It is the story of the author's two...

This book is intended for visitors to the tropics who are interested in learning about the local environment. It considers tropical island geology, coral reef formation and ecology, and the biology of marine fishes, reptiles, and mammals.Author: Frederic H. MartiniISBN-10: 154641519XISBN-13: 9781546415190Publisher: Createspace Independent...

I had always heard of our family curse. I didn't believe in such a thing, of course, but the previous generation had been highly influenced by it. The curse was this: our family would be extremely healthy for yearsno sudden deaths, tragedies or health...

The limitations of satellites create a large gap in assistive directional technologies, especially indoors. The methods and advances in alternate directional technologies is allowing for new systems to fill the gaps caused by the limitations of GPS systems. Positioning and Navigation in Complex Environments...

Coordinates are integral building tools for GIS, cartography, surveying and are vital to the many applications we use today such as smart phones, car navigation systems and driverless cars. Basic GIS Coordinates, Third Edition grants readers with a solid understanding of coordinates and coordinate...

This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.Author: Perry BurgessISBN-10: 1494091674ISBN-13: 9781494091675Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.72d

This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.Author: Dan WickendenISBN-10: 1494082764ISBN-13: 9781494082765Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 318Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.66d

This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.Author: Wing AndersonISBN-10: 1494072637ISBN-13: 9781494072636Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.60d

Focusing on aspects of the functioning of technology, and by looking at instruments and at instrumental performance, this book addresses the epistemological questions arising from examining the technological bases to geographical exploration and knowledge claims. Questions of geography and exploration and technology are addressed...

Exploring the conceptual insights provided by the archipelagic 'twist' in the context of tourism principles, policies and practices, this volume draws on an international series of case studies to analyse best practice in branding, marketing and logistics in archipelago tourist destinations. The book asks...

A young reporter wants so badly to be a foreign correspondent that he leaves his job in the U.S. and heads for Scandinavia to try his luck. He encounters a weird, white world and quickly finds himself covering the Cold War between Finland and...

In Love with the Whirlwind tells how the author, Susan Davis finds that when you willingly seek friendship with God, He will lead you into an even more intimate relationship than you ever knew was possible. Davis tells how God shows up in her...

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: Derek PatmoreISBN-10: 1446543471ISBN-13: 9781446543474Publisher: Gadow...

This book is a collection of stories about eleven venues where the author has had special experiences. She hopes you will visit these places with her and discover the joys of independent travel.Author: Catherine Cat NesbitISBN-10: 1438918917ISBN-13: 9781438918914Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/18/2008Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize:...

Daniel Knower sailed to California in 1849 with a letter of introduction from his cousin's husband, William L. Marcy, and twelve prefabricated frame houses he intended to sell in San Francisco. Knower talks about his real estate business, the gambling in the city, and...

William Brown escaped from slavery as a child. Brown was still considered a slave at the time of this novel's publication. Brown was a pioneer in several different literary genres, including travel and fiction. Three Years in Europe: Places I Have Seen and People...

Volume 4 of 4. Being an Outline of the Development in Modes of Travel from Archaic Vehicles of Colonial Times to the Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad: the Influence of the Indians on the Free Movement and Territorial Unity of the White Race:...

Gentlemen and ladies at the hotels, in London, generally dine about six or seven o'clock, each party or family by them-selves, in their own private parlor. One evening, about eight o'clock, just after the waiter had removed the cloth from the table where Rollo's...

Travel and tourism have a long association with the notion of transformation, both in terms of self and social collectives. What is surprising, however, is that this association has, on the whole, remained relatively underexplored and unchallenged, with little in the way of a...

Psychoanalytic Geographies is a unique, path-breaking volume and a core text for anyone seeking to grasp how psychoanalysis helps us understand fundamental geographical questions, and how geographical understandings can offer new ways of thinking psychoanalytically. Elaborating on a variety of psychoanalytic approaches that embrace...

Geographical Aesthetics places the terms 'aesthetics' and 'geography' under critical question together, responding both to the increasing calls from within geography to develop a 'geographical aesthetics', and a resurgence of interdisciplinary interest in conceptual and empirical questions around geoaesthetics, environmental aesthetics, as well as...

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: Douglas CarruthersISBN-10: 1406754684ISBN-13: 9781406754681Publisher: Carruthers...

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

Assisi And Umbria Revisited is a travel book written by Edward Hutton. The book is a personal account of the author's travels to Assisi and the surrounding region of Umbria in Italy. The author, who had previously visited the area, returns to Assisi and...

Tropical Blossoms of the Caribbean is a book by Dorothy Hargreaves that explores the vibrant and diverse flora of the Caribbean region. The book features stunning photographs of tropical flowers, trees, and plants, accompanied by detailed descriptions and information about their origins, uses, and...

The State Parks: Their Meaning In American Life is a non-fiction book written by Freeman Tilden. The book explores the history and significance of state parks in the United States. Tilden provides a comprehensive overview of the development of state parks, from their inception...

Title: Chiploquorgan; or, Life by the camp fire in Dominion of Canada and Newfoundland.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in...

Title: Rambles in the Lake Country and its borders.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:...

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

A Cotswold Village by J. Arthur Gibbs is a charming and intimate portrait of life in an English village during the late 19th century. Set in the picturesque Cotswold region, the book captures the essence of rural England, with its quaint cottages, rolling hills,...

The Narrative Journal of Travels Through the Northwestern Regions of the United States is a historical travelogue written by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft in 1821. The book offers a detailed account of Schoolcraft's journey through the Great Lakes region, documenting the customs, traditions, and ways...

Camp and Camino in Lower California is a travelogue written by Arthur Walbridge North, detailing his explorations of the Peninsular California region in Mexico. The book was first published in 1910 and provides a first-hand account of North's adventures as he traveled through the...

A Woman's Journey Through The Philippines On A Cable Ship That Linked Together The Strange Lands Seen En Route (1907) is a travelogue written by Florence Kimball Russel. The book chronicles her journey through the Philippines on a cable ship, where she describes the...

California Desert Trails is a travelogue written by J. Smeaton Chase, first published in 1919. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels through the deserts of Southern California, including the Mojave, Colorado, and Death Valley deserts. Chase provides vivid descriptions of...

Beggars On Horseback: A Riding Tour In North Wales is a travelogue written by Martin Ross and originally published in 1895. The book recounts the author's journey through the rugged and beautiful landscapes of North Wales on horseback. Ross vividly describes the scenery, the...

Peninsula Pilgrimage is a travelogue written by Elizabeth Valentine Huntley, chronicling her off-beat journey through the stately and historic state of Virginia. The book is a vivid and engaging account of her travels through the Virginia Peninsula, from Jamestown to Williamsburg, Yorktown, and beyond....

""Through Cities And Prairie Lands: Sketches Of An American Tour"" is a travelogue written by Lady Duffus Hardy, detailing her experiences and observations during her tour of America in the late 19th century. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different...

""The Mineral Springs of the United States and Canada: With Analyses and Notes on the Prominent Spas of Europe"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by George E. Walton. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the mineral springs located in the United States and...

""A Tour to Quebec in the Autumn of 1819"" is a travelogue written by Benjamin Silliman, an American chemist and geologist. The book is a detailed account of Silliman's journey from New Haven, Connecticut to Quebec City, Canada, which he undertook in the fall...

The book, titled ""The Spas of England and Principal Sea-Bathing Places: Southern Spas"" is a comprehensive guide to the various spas and sea-bathing destinations located in the southern region of England. The author of the book is A. B. Granville, a renowned physician and...