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Ants, bacon, collagen, and chlorine. These are not the first words that usually spring to mind when thinking about summers in Greece. The holidays that Adam Yamey spent in this country in the 1970s and 1980s with the professor and his wife were far...

Aged 45 we moved from Tooting, South London to Shifnal, Shropshire, so that my wife could be closer to her parents. This book covers the five years that followed. It's a collage of silly stories, musings, observations and general nonsense as I try to...

Join Chris and his son, Adam, travelling around California in a motor-home and follow their adventures as they arrive in hospital emergency rooms, prison cells and deserts. Stay with them in a tent next to a raging river, themed hotel rooms and on a...

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...

Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures: from Concept to Reality provides an overview of SDI policies, concepts, and standards and practices associated with the design, implementation, and operation of an SDI. It identifies key factors, such as socio-political, economic, and cultural issues that influence the success...

During Charles Darwin's 1831-6 voyage on the Beagle, his on-board library included 'Cook's voyages' (the edition is not specified). This illustrated 1821 edition, in seven volumes, is representative of the versions available in the early nineteenth century. Volumes 5-7 cover the third Pacific voyage...

In the summer of 1975, just one year before the United States Bicentennial celebration, a trip was proposed extending from Michigan's heartland to the wilds of the Alaskan wilderness then back to the main forty eight, down the Pacific Coast, and finally across the...

This is a personal account of a college student who studied abroad in Japan for eleven months in 2009-2010. It is in the form of a journal with day by day entries. All names of individuals in this book have been changed unless permission...

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,...

For travelers with no time to learn any French. This is a quick crutch in simple glossary form to help them get by WITHOUT learning any French. It is carefully designed to suit the minute-by-minute needs of an English speaker on the ground in...

An account of Matt Pointon's 2013 journey to India and the UAE.Author: Matthew PointonISBN-10: 0244345856ISBN-13: 9780244345853Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2017Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.28d

THE Prime Minister is under house arrest. The army is in charge. Spies are everywhere, and if you question the government there's a good chance you'll end up in jail. This is Burma in the mid-2000s and Alison Winward is there. But even in...

Author: Melinda SchellISBN-13: 9798906110701Publisher: Empire PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/10/2026Pages: 194Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d

Author: Amal MoulikISBN-13: 9798901744703Publisher: Atmosphere PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2026Pages: 266Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d

Author: Andrea Edurne Jimenez RuizISBN-10: 1032804742ISBN-13: 9781032804743Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/28/2026Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.78d

What others said about Joseph van Waterschoot van der Gracht, Dutch explorer, balloon commander, geologist, penguin enthusiast and painter on Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1912-1913: "He is a highly skilled geologist, and also an artist and photographer of exceptional ability."- David Orme Masson,...

This innovative and timely book critically explores and demonstrates how both the tourism system and tourism destinations can adapt and act to mitigate, avoid, or solve injustices in destinations.The volume looks at issues of in/ justices in tourism destination management and governance. This book...

... A MID-LIFE ADVENTURE IN THE CATALAN COUNTRYSIDETwo Scorpios with a relationship of only six months, minimal Spanish, amateur DIY skills, and no catering experience - what could possibly go wrong? This story isn't just about DIY. It offers a glimpse in to life...

Travels Into North America Vol. III offers a meticulous examination of colonial American life through the lens of scientific observation and cultural inquiry. The work focuses on the intricate relationship between environment, economy, and society as experienced by a European naturalist engaging with unfamiliar...

Reflections of an old man on China and America, from a college classroom in Guangzhou to the steam room at the YMCA in Lansing, Michigan. After teaching in China for 5 years the author returns to a changed America, gripped by political turmoil. Author:...

THIS IS THE 2ND EDITION OF THIS BOOK. IT HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE INDUSTRY THAT HAVE RESULTED FROM THE NEW REGULATIONS IN CHINA. IN ADDITION TO HELPING READERS BUILD A FOUNDATION AS AN ONLINE TEACHER, IT OFFERS ALTERNATIVES TO TEACHING...

Would you like to spend your retirement living in places of your choice? Domestic and abroad? From big cities to small towns to tropical islands? How about doing this for the same cost as living in your current home? Is that possible?Meet Linda and...

This book presents the proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on large Spatial Databases, SSD '95, held in Portland, Maine, USA in August 1995.The 23 refereed full papers presented were selected from more than 60 submissions and describe the state-of-the-art in the expanding field...

Tourist destinations are subject to the strategies and interactions of the people who reside in them, with complementary and sometimes conflicting interests. To ensure that these destinations remain competitive, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are tasked with stimulating cooperation between all partners (independents, organizations, networks)....

In the tradition of Jack Kerouac's On the Road and set during the intersection of the radical '60s and the mellow '70s, ride along with a recent UVA grad as he hitchhikes cross-country and back with only $20 in his pocket and meets colorful...

In 1912, D. H. Lawrence left England for the first time visiting Germany, the Alps, and Italy. Although Twilight in Italy, about his experiences on his voyage, was his first travel book, Anais Nin said it 'cannot be read as an ordinary travel book,...

Dresden Guide, Germany. Information Tourism. Dresden was known as both the 'Florence of the North' and the 'Venice of the River Elbe' before the allied bombings at the end of World War II destroyed most of this once magnificent Baroque city. But Dresden has...

In the tradition of Jack Kerouac's On the Road and set during the intersection of the radical '60s and the mellow '70s, ride along with a recent UVA grad as he hitchhikes cross-country and back with only $20 in his pocket and meets colorful...

Author: Levon MilesISBN-10: 152458617XISBN-13: 9781524586171Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/24/2017Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d

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: Walter BrownellISBN-10: 144372839XISBN-13: 9781443728393Publisher: Brownell...

Missionary Voyages Among the South Sea Islands recounts the early 19th-century voyages undertaken by missionaries associated with the London Missionary Society. This historical account offers insights into the experiences of missionaries as they navigated the cultures and landscapes of the Pacific Islands.The book provides...

""Walks Near Edinburgh"" is a travel guidebook written by Margaret Warrender and first published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various walking routes and trails that are located in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. It includes detailed descriptions of the different...

During Charles Darwin's 1831-6 voyage on the Beagle, his on-board library included 'Cook's voyages' (the edition is not specified). This illustrated 1821 edition, in seven volumes, is representative of the versions available in the early nineteenth century. Volumes 5-7 cover the third Pacific voyage...

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,...

Author: Amal MoulikISBN-13: 9798901743607Publisher: Atmosphere PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2026Pages: 266Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d

At sixty-six, after thirty-two years as a federal prosecutor, Leslie Cayer Ohta volunteered for a year inside a war zone.In 2011, the Justice Department put out a call for experienced attorneys willing to deploy to post-war Baghdad. Decades into a federal career, with every...

What if desire is not something to conquer, but something holy enough to kneel before?Hips Like Holy Rivers is a collection of erotic and narrative poems shaped by a daughter of the diaspora returning to India in search of her roots-only to discover they...

Discover Belarus through the story of its most enduring dish.A Culinary Journey Through the World: Belarus - Draniki is not simply a book about food. It is a cultural exploration told through one deceptively simple meal.At the heart of Belarusian culinary tradition stands draniki...

Examines the relationship between the Enlightenment idea of improvement and eighteenth-century travel writings about Middle Eastern overland routes to India. As this book shows, different British responses to the material conditions of the Arab region and its inhabitants were mapped onto some British debates...

Vagabond Adventures by Ralph Keeler is a captivating novel that explores the life and travels of a young man seeking freedom and self-discovery in a world filled with unpredictability. Written in the 19th century, the story follows the protagonist, a vagabond, who embarks on...

In the fourth part of The Schliemann Diaries we follow Heinrich Schliemann, the famous 19th century trader, traveller and archaeologist, on his travels through Spain in 1859. The original diary was written mainly in Spanish with a small portion in Arabic. This publication contains...

The book unfolds the story of Southgate House and it inhabitants from the mid-18th century until today. Located near Clowne, Derbyshire, it is a perfect example of a Georgian country house. For most of its history, it belonged to the well-known Butler-Bowdon family, serving...

There is still some romance attached to the idea of sea travel; cruising the world's oceans in luxury and comfort; sailing to far-flung destinations as the first explorers did hundreds of years ago. Some cities are seen at their best by an arrival by...

Voyages In The Northern Pacific: Narrative Of Several Trading Voyages From 1813-1818 is a historical book written by Peter Corney. The book is a detailed account of several trading voyages that took place in the Northern Pacific region between the years 1813 and 1818....

Originally published in 1915 in the middle of World War I, Carpenter explores the effects that the war was having on society and humankind as a whole from first-hand experience. In particular, papers focus on the differences between Germany and England, the causes 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,...

In the manner of a good fireside chat with a favourite aunt or uncle, Life in the Cariboo chronicles the Lees' life in one of BC's most rugged areas. We hear about swamp ranches, education by mail, life before universal TV. Best of all,...

Graveyards are oases: places of escape, of peace and reflection. Each is a garden or nature reserve, but also a site of commemoration, where the past is close enough to touch: a liminal place, at the border of the living world.Jean Sprackland's prize-winning book,...