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Within the pages of Untied Knots ...- a 9-hour train trip through central Mexico turns into a 37-hour ordeal- visitors to lively port of Veracruz enjoy sounds and sights of Old Mexico- three hotel clerks must eject unwanted visitor, deal with feuding couple, and...

A Pocket Guide to Netherlands East Indies was originally a 5.25"x4.24" pocket-size booklet released in 1943 for American GIs in World War II on their way to Indo-European countries, including Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, which were near territories occupied and controlled by the Japanese....

The external charm of the Coliseum has recently been spoilt by the cutting down of all the trees and destruction of the beautiful pomegranate gardens on the lower slope of the Esquiline, and the erection in their place of the most hideous and gigantic...

"Charleston Calling" includes historical information and over 800 photos of Charleston and other tranquil parts of the Low Country. From a lifelong South Carolinian and part-time Charlestonian, this book is your real guide to all things to see and do in beautiful Charleston, South...

Arizona is a great place to explore the outdoors! Arizona is a beautiful and ecologically diverse state. When summer temperatures are blazing hot in the low country, the northland is cooler. If snow blankets the northland, residents find desert regions to be pleasant. Arizona's...

Fully revised and expanded with full-color pictures. Louisiana's history is explored in this carefully researched textbook tracing the Pelican State's history from the native Houma and Caddo Indians through the Civil War and Reconstruction to such recent events as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Including...

My Two Centuries in Africa is a humorous, affectionate, intimate book about Africa. It's a personal memoir about how a guy from Indiana accidentally spent almost 40 years in Africa and lived to tell about it. On a deeper level, it's a call to...

Sierra Leone Cultural Diversity and Art. Travel Guide to Sierra Leone. Sierra Leoneans have a unique blend of cultural traditions. They are vibrant, exuberant and expressive people and their cultural values, traditions and belief systems are widely practised and respected. A variety of food,...

Travel Ruminations is a personal account of the author's walking, hiking, and mountain climbing over a 75-year career in all 50 U.S. states and 38 countries, but it is more than a mere memoir. Interspersed are remarks on the ecological aspects of his environments...

The New Normal: Tales from International School Teachers follows the experiences of 35 educators in 24 different countries. From Colombia to China, Morocco to Mexico, and many other places in between, veteran international school teachers share a wide variety of tales about moving, adapting,...

In recent years, the increasing number of tourists traveling to specific urban and resort destinations has caused challenges for the effective management of tourism in these areas, with a resulting negative impact on towns, cities, and host communities. Such issues have included placing undue...

-DISCOVER:: FUN on the lake. This body of water is a true gem. Now you can work your way through the majestic shores that make this lake so special. Fun for all ages. Share the gift of Lake Fun with someone you love today....

The author's travels in the Hawaiian Islands and in the islands of Micronesia are highlighted and the history, culture, and impressions of the Pacific islands are traced and described. There is particular emphasis on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii as well as Yap,...

A Place More Void takes its name from a scene in William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, wherein an elderly soothsayer has a final chance to warn Caesar about the Ides of March. Worried that he won't be able to deliver his message...

The Vacation Countdown is ON: A Guidebook for Planning the Perfect Trip is the go-to resource for anyone looking to plan their dream vacation. Written by the team behind the popular Vacation Countdown App, this book offers step-by-step guidance on every aspect of vacation...

It is worthwhile reading this book especially those considering or planning an Alaskan cruise and wanting to be informed as much as possible about the experience. The author writes about about his and his wife's 50th wedding anniversary seven day cruise to Alaska and...

Ever since I can remember I have had an insatiable desire to travel. I have always wanted to see the world, experience new things, and have a pretty good time while doing it. Unfortunately, there was a rather large barrier to my dreams of...

The information in this book has been taken from each wonders own website, personal experiences, individual interviews, and a lot of research. We have tried to be as factual as possible. We have checked all the facts and double checked them as much as...

It was a gruelling adventure and an epic challenge. On the face of it, all we had to do was get from London to Mongolia. But looking deeper it was going to be a lot less simple than it had first appeared. We had...

Tourism marketing has typically been seen as exploitative and fuelling hedonistic consumerism. Sustainability marketing can, however, use marketing skills and techniques to good purpose, by understanding market needs, designing more sustainable products and identifying more persuasive methods of communication to bring behavioural change. This...

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...

Joe Saward is a British-born journalist, who works in Formula 1 motor racing. He travels the world to all the Grands Prix, and has done so for 35 years. When not on the road, he lives in FranceAuthor: Joe SawardISBN-10: 0955486874ISBN-13: 9780955486876Publisher: Flat Out...

The must-have book to explore the Delaware by kayak, canoe, raft or tube. Turn-by-turn log of access, rapids, natural features, historic sites and other recreation highlights; All new color maps, naming rapids, eddies, camping, and river features, with diagrams showing the way through Skinners...

This book covers our personal journey and experiences when we immigrated to New Zealand from South Africa, a feat my husband and I did twice in the space of 15 years. We immigrated from Johannesburg to Auckland in 2007, where we lived and worked...

As a young mother, Mary moves from the US to Peshawar, Pakistan, with her family to help her Afghan friends rebuild their country, only to painfully watch her patriarchal Christian worldview tumble down and be rebuilt with soul-driven goals and values. To Travel Well,...

The 20th-anniversary edition of Gary Kinder's bestselling dramatic story of shipwreck, treasure lost and found, and a new chapter in deep-sea technologyFrom bestselling author Gary Kinder, Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea is a "ripping true tale of danger and discovery at...

My Discovery of England is a classic humorous England travelogue by the great Canadian humorist, Stephen Leacock. Mr. Leacock is one of those rare individuals who can see a humorous side in everything--and make others see it too. That is why this story of...

For most people, Africa remains a mystery continent. Many do not realize that there are fifty-four different countries that make up the African continent. The spectacular animals that inhabit the grasslands and African savannas are only part of Africas story. Africa has amazing mountains,...

Do you want to discover more, choose wisely and deep-dive into the amazing world of Italian wine?In this seven-day guide you will gain a simple-to-digest lesson on Italian wines, taking you from any starting point, to being able to select, taste, pair and pour...

This version of the Taylorcraft BC12D Service Manual is a duplicate of the original publication by Taylorcraft Aviation. This manual does NOT replace the FAA approved placards and operating limitations in a specific aircraft. If a difference exists between this manual and the FAA...

Author: Neil RobertsonISBN-10: 1447541634ISBN-13: 9781447541639Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2011Pages: 210Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.44d

First published in 2004. A secret traveller to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, the author of this unusual volume was forced to live, dress and behave as a Tibetan in order to remain undetected. Because of his unique perspective, he is able to provide...

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 is a personal, insightful and entertaining recollection of the author's adventures and nomadic life in the UK. *****This edition has been updated with information on the major characters featured in this book: Uncle Paul, Sam and Georgia, Francis, Ian, Niez etc. Find out...

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,...

11min is your ticket to discover new places, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive with turtles and wonderful creatures, benefit for your moments to visit new places and give it a try . 11 min...

This winter, Kinfolk reaches a new milestone: our 50th issue. To celebrate, we're dedicating it to community and fellow-feeling. We meet inspiring groups of people near and far who've come together to connect, create, collaborate and care for one another. We speak with Vivien...

Non so se a qualcuno di voi sia mai capitato di innamorarsi di un luogo quando l'ha visitato per la prima volta ed ha avuto l'impressione di esserci gi stato, di essere finalmente tornato a casa. Eppure e cos che a volte accade. Decidiamo...

I did somehow fly from "Baghdad by the Tigris" to "Baghdad by the Bay" and I am ready to take you on an adventurous non-imaginary journey and shed some light on my nation. With a sense of nostalgia I invite you to embark on...

Mark Twain is high on the list of America's great travel writers. His amazing life took him to more than 35 countries and two-thirds of the states and provinces of North America. Jack Dold has highlighted these travels with a series of journals describing...

The Note-Books of Samuel Butler, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped,...

Austria is a country that offers something for everyone. From the rich cultural heritage, friendly people, to the breathtaking architectural works and its famous castles and palaces. Whether you're interested in history, culture, nature, or just want to relax on a beautiful beach, this...

Discover gentle yoga exercises which ancient Tibetan monks believed were the secret to long and healthy lives and re-energize body and mind in just 10 minutes a day. In this beautiful pocket practice guide, experienced yogi and educator Sarah Gavaghan introduces the 2,000-year-old tradition...

I remember being a little girl, maybe three years old-really my first conscious memory. My mother had just brought in the clean laundry freshly smelling of the outside spring air. I remember sitting on top of the bed, my mother dressing me up in...

Retirement is a time of great change and transition. It's a time to reflect on your life's accomplishments and plan for the future. Retirement planning can seem daunting, but it's essential to ensure a happy, healthy, and financially secure future.Retirement Planning is EssentialWe all...

Florida Lost and Found celebrates all of natural Florida, not just her beautiful beaches but her magical springs where manatees congregate, mysterious cypress swamps, and prairies lush with wildflowers. With writer/photographer Fran Palmeri you'll travel with alligators, the Florida scrub jay, roseate spoonbills and...

Baggage: A Memoir of Travel That Went Off Script is a collection of stories of travels that did not go quite as planned. At times funny and surprising, Baggage: A Memoir of Travel That Went Off Script shows that travel is for everyone and...

What motivates a person to leave the comforts of home and travel alone to hike the mountains of foreign lands? Find out as author Rachel Durchslag walks some of the most beautiful hikes in the world in search of adventure, meaning, and an expanded...

This book provides a non-technical overview of the science and tools behind geographic information systems and geographic information science for researchers, students and academics who do not have a GIS or Geography background. The book covers the history of GIS, from John Snow's Cholera...

"This book is as good as one of my acting roles. I like my characters like I like my cannoli. Hard exterior but filled with sweet, soft, and sometimes nutty, insides." - the ghost of Gina LollobrigidaAuthor: Gina TronISBN-10: 1952055520ISBN-13: 9781952055522Publisher: Vegetarian Alcoholic PressLanguage:...