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Writing The Dark Side Of Travel
By Jonathan Skinner. 2012
The travel experience filled with personal trauma; the pilgrimage through a war-torn place; the journey with those suffering: these represent…
the darker sides of travel. What is their allure and how are they represented? This volume takes an ethnographic and interdisciplinary approach to explore the writings and texts of dark journeys and travels. In traveling over the dead, amongst the dying, and alongside the suffering, the authors give us a tour of humanity's violence and misery. And yet, from this dark side, there comes great beauty and poignancy in the characterization of plight; creativity in the comic, graphic, and graffiti sketches and comments on life; and the sense of profound and spiritual journeys being undertaken, recorded, and memorialized.Istanbul: City of Majesty at the Crossroads of the World
By Thomas F Madden. 2008
Natural Heritage of Japan
By Malcolm Cooper, Abhik Chakraborty, Kuniyasu Mokudai, Mahito Watanabe, Shamik Chakraborty. 2018
This volume brings together the geological, geomorphological and ecological aspects of Japan's natural heritage, arguing for dynamic conservation of such…
heritage and explaining their key characteristics in an accessible format for general readers. Sites from World Heritage Properties (Natural), UNESCO Global Geoparks, and National Parks of Japan representing key facets of this heritage are analyzed in depth, and the text is supplemented with color photographs and useful information for potential travelers. The volume is divided into thematic sections that help understand the diversity of Japan's natural heritage, with supplementary information on conservation, tourism trends, local culture and lifestyles. In addition, chapters analyzing nature's mechanisms that engender diverse heritage landscapes and conservation/sustainable management schemes make this volume a valuable resource for both general readers and those with more specialized interests.Natural Heritage of Japan
By Malcolm Cooper, Abhik Chakraborty, Kuniyasu Mokudai, Mahito Watanabe, Shamik Chakraborty. 2018
This volume brings together the geological, geomorphological and ecological aspects of Japan's natural heritage, arguing for dynamic conservation of such…
heritage and explaining their key characteristics in an accessible format for general readers. Sites from World Heritage Properties (Natural), UNESCO Global Geoparks, and National Parks of Japan representing key facets of this heritage are analyzed in depth, and the text is supplemented with color photographs and useful information for potential travelers. The volume is divided into thematic sections that help understand the diversity of Japan's natural heritage, with supplementary information on conservation, tourism trends, local culture and lifestyles. In addition, chapters analyzing nature's mechanisms that engender diverse heritage landscapes and conservation/sustainable management schemes make this volume a valuable resource for both general readers and those with more specialized interests.Natural Heritage of Japan
By Abhik Chakraborty, Kuniyasu Mokudai, Shamik Chakraborty. 2018
This volume brings together the geological geomorphological and ecological aspects of Japan s natural heritage arguing for dynamic…
conservation of such heritage and explaining their key characteristics in an accessible format for general readers Sites from World Heritage Properties Natural UNESCO Global Geoparks and National Parks of Japan representing key facets of this heritage are analyzed in depth and the text is supplemented with color photographs and useful information for potential travelers The volume is divided into thematic sections that help understand the diversity of Japan s natural heritage with supplementary information on conservation tourism trends local culture and lifestyles In addition chapters analyzing nature s mechanisms that engender diverse heritage landscapes and conservation sustainable management schemes make this volume a valuable resource for both general readers and those with more specialized interestsAfter Kim and her husband, Brian, decide to quit their jobs to travel around the world, they're given a yellow…
envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away. There are only three rules for the envelope: don't overthink it, share your experiences, and don't feel pressured to give it all away. Through Ecuador, Peru, Nepal, and beyond, Kim and Brian face obstacles, including major challenges to their relationship. As they distribute the money to people they encounter along the way, they learn that money does not have anything to do with the capacity to give, but that it is the giving of ourselves that is transformational. 2017.Kid Authors: True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers
By Doogie Horner, David Stabler. 2017
Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of…
J. K. Rowling, Beverly Cleary, J. R. R. Tolkien, and 12 other great writers. Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved stories we know today, the world's most celebrated writers had regular-kid problems just like you. Sam Clemens (aka Mark Twain) loved to skip school and make mischief, with his best friend Tom, of course! A young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula—or as he called it, “a spider as big as a dragon.” Toddler Zora Neale Hurston took her first steps when a wild hog entered her house and started chasing her! Kid Artists tells their stories and more—the diverse and inclusive cast that includes Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, J. K. Rowling, Sherman Alexie, Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, Stan Lee—through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page.Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil
By Deborah Rodriguez. 2007
This is the most colourful, warm, honest and at times funny view into the lives of women in Afghanistan and…
Deborah Rodriguez, the beautician who came from Michigan, USA, and was their teacher at the Kabul Beauty School. Since the book was published the Afghan government has clamped down on the school and Debbie had to flee the country. In this new B format edition she writes in the Afterword about her escape from Afghanistan, the decision some of her students made to leave their country, and the situa...Walker County
By Jeffrey L. Littlejohn, The Walker County Historical Commission. 2017
Founded in 1846, Walker County is a scenic, sprawling territory of 800 square miles located in the southeastern region of…
Texas. Huntsville, the county seat, serves as home to Sam Houston State University, the Texas State Penitentiary, and Huntsville State Park. New Waverly, Riverside, and other smaller towns dot the landscape, which remains rustic and beautiful, with rolling hills, open prairies, and piney woods. Visitors to the area may find museums, restaurants, shops, and sporting events to attend.Alabama - Guía de Viaje por Estado Experimente Tanto lo Común Como lo Desconocido
By Amber Richards, Felipe. 2015
Cuando la gente de la zona quiere saber lo último de lo que sucede en su propio estado…Ellos recurren a…
la colección ¡Explorando Estados Unidos de Amber Richards! Esta es la razón de por qué también los viajeros están poniendo de moda esta invaluable colección. Más que simples guías de viajes, estas ediciones de estado por estado sintonizan con la gente de la zona, los eventos, los productos, las comidas, los espectáculos, los sonidos y personajes que DEBES experimentar si quieres tener el derecho de decir, “¡Yo he estado ahí!” No es una guía de viaje típica, en el sentido de que el propósito no es centrarse en donde comer o alojar,sino más bien en donde ir y que experimentar para obtener un verdadero sentido de Alabama. En esta edición, Amber colabora con un alabameño para descorchar la rica historia y herencia de Alabama. Desde atracciones bien conocidas y la historia detrás de ellas hasta experiencias de viaje poco conocidas, Richards pone a tu alcance la verdadera Alabama.Alabama - Guía de Viaje por Estado Experimente Tanto lo Común Como lo Desconocido
By Amber Richards, Felipe. 2015
Cuando la gente de la zona quiere saber lo último de lo que sucede en su propio estado…Ellos recurren a…
la colección ¡Explorando Estados Unidos de Amber Richards! Esta es la razón de por qué también los viajeros están poniendo de moda esta invaluable colección. Más que simples guías de viajes, estas ediciones de estado por estado sintonizan con la gente de la zona, los eventos, los productos, las comidas, los espectáculos, los sonidos y personajes que DEBES experimentar si quieres tener el derecho de decir, “¡Yo he estado ahí!” No es una guía de viaje típica, en el sentido de que el propósito no es centrarse en donde comer o alojar,sino más bien en donde ir y que experimentar para obtener un verdadero sentido de Alabama. En esta edición, Amber colabora con un alabameño para descorchar la rica historia y herencia de Alabama. Desde atracciones bien conocidas y la historia detrás de ellas hasta experiencias de viaje poco conocidas, Richards pone a tu alcance la verdadera Alabama.Writing Abroad: A Guide for Travelers
By Peter Chilson, Joanne Mulcahy. 2017
“Tell me all about your trip!” It’s a request that follows travelers as they head out into the world, and…
one of the first things they hear when they return. When we leave our homes to explore the wider world, we feel compelled to capture the experiences and bring the story home. But for those who don’t think of themselves as writers, putting experiences into words can be more stressful than inspirational. Writing Abroad is meant for travelers of all backgrounds and writing levels: a student embarking on overseas study; a retiree realizing a dream of seeing China; a Peace Corps worker in Kenya. All can benefit from documenting their adventures, whether on paper or online. Through practical advice and adaptable exercises, this guide will help travelers hone their observational skills, conduct research and interviews, choose an appropriate literary form, and incorporate photos and videos into their writing. Writing about travel is more than just safeguarding memories—it can transform experiences and tease out new realizations. With Writing Abroad, travelers will be able to deepen their understanding of other cultures and write about that new awareness in clear and vivid prose.Writing Abroad: A Guide for Travelers
By Joanne B Mulcahy, Peter Chilson. 2017
“Tell me all about your trip!” It’s a request that follows travelers as they head out into the world, and…
one of the first things they hear when they return. When we leave our homes to explore the wider world, we feel compelled to capture the experiences and bring the story home. But for those who don’t think of themselves as writers, putting experiences into words can be more stressful than inspirational. Writing Abroad is meant for travelers of all backgrounds and writing levels: a student embarking on overseas study; a retiree realizing a dream of seeing China; a Peace Corps worker in Kenya. All can benefit from documenting their adventures, whether on paper or online. Through practical advice and adaptable exercises, this guide will help travelers hone their observational skills, conduct research and interviews, choose an appropriate literary form, and incorporate photos and videos into their writing. Writing about travel is more than just safeguarding memories—it can transform experiences and tease out new realizations. With Writing Abroad, travelers will be able to deepen their understanding of other cultures and write about that new awareness in clear and vivid prose.Taking Hold
By Francisco Jiménez. 2015
In this fourth book in his award-winning memoir series, Francisco Jimenez leaves everything behind in California--a loving family, a devoted…
girlfriend, and the culture that shaped him-- to attend Columbia University in New York City. With few true accounts of the Latino experience in America, Francisco Jimenez's work comes alive with telling details about the warmth and resiliency of family and the quest for identity against seemingly impossible odds. "Many [students] have commented that your books give them hope and courage and, thanks to you, many are seriously thinking about college for the first time in their lives" --John Padula, teacher, Boston Public SchoolsLiving the Airstream Life
By Karen Flett. 2017
Illustrated with rare and exclusive images from the official company archives an authoritative and entertaining guide to the wildly…
popular beautifully designed luxury recreational vehicle that has become a cultural icon embodying the American spirit of freedom and adventure and the ideal in mobile living With its distinctive silver-bullet shaped profile the Airstream has been an integral part of the American recreational landscape for more than eighty-five years Since the 1930s thousands of Americans have used it as a personal canvas to paint their own unique story as they ve traveled the road of life and today these stunning nostalgia-laden vehicles are more popular than ever In Living the Airstream Life Karen Flett tells the unique story of the designers who have transformed the brand into a mainstay of American life and the dreamers who have found their home and their heart in an Airstream Living the Airstream Life is a tour along the diverse roads aficionados have taken in chasing their Airstream dreams Stunning color photographs featuring new and vintage versions and compelling stories capture the allure of the Airstream and offer advice and insight on the practicalities of adopting this lifestyle With spectacular photography and compelling stories Living the Airstream Life offers inspiration for those actively pursing the dream of life on the road whether for permanent living or as a temporary escape from the daily grind and everyone who wants to live vicariously through those who dareReligious Tourism and Heritage in Brazil
By Christian Dennys Monteiro Oliveira. 2016
The book reflects on the current dimensions of tourism and patrimony in Brazil. It presents cultural realities as resources for…
the resolution of tensions between different communities and the establishment of their identities. The book also presents memories and forgotten traditions that are important in the representation of places and cultures. It questions religious systems and their dynamic interface with the occupation of cultural spaces and the interpretation of touristic practices in Brazil. The topics discussed include pilgrimages, sanctuaries, symbolic vectors, and religious festivals.Cairo: The City Victorious
By Max Rodenbeck. 1999
From a noted journalist who has spent much of his life in Cairo, here is a dazzling cultural excavation of…
that most ancient, colorful, and multifaceted of cities. The seat of pharaohs and sultans, the prize of conquerors from Alexander to Saladin to Napoleon, Cairo--nicknamed "the Victorious"--has never ceased reinventing herself.With intimate knowlege, humor, and affection, Rodenbeck takes us on an insider's tour of the magnificent city: its backstreets and bazaars, its belly-dance theaters and hashish dens, its crowded slums and fashionable salons, its incomparably rich past and its challenging future. Cairo: The City Victorious is a unique blend of travel and history, an epic, resonant work that brings one of the world's great metropolises to life in all its dusty, chaotic beauty.The Escape Industry: How Iconic and Innovative Brands Built the Travel Business
By Mark Tungate. 2018
Travel as a concept is universally attractive and the opportunities for fun, engaging branding and marketing in this sector are…
arguably limitless. Glamour and appeal aside, travel is a hugely competitive, multi-million pound industry and marketers of all sectors can learn important lessons from it. Catering for mass consumer travel, from business travel and adventure travel, to specialist and niche interests, the providers of escape have been impacted as much by technology as they have by the changing habits and desires of travellers themselves. The Escape Industry presents an expert view of travel marketing and branding, focusing particularly on how travel has been utterly transformed for both consumers and providers since the beginning of the 21st century. Mark Tungate focuses on some of the travel industry's most famous brands and shares how all marketers can learn from the industry's rich experience of digital transition.Tungate traces the evolution of this fascinating industry, from nineteenth century trailblazers such as Thomas Cook and The Ritz, to today's innovations such as TripAdvisor, Couchsurfing and Airbnb, and explores the branding secrets that have enabled them to survive. A lively read full of incidents, anecdotes, unexpected encounters and a ground-breaking report from the final frontier and space tourism, The Escape Industry is at the cutting edge of this attractive sector, examining some of the biggest names in the industry. It will take travel and tourism students, as well as marketing and branding practitioners, on a journey to the heart of a rapidly changing business.Protecting National Park Soundscapes
By Proctor Reid. 2013
America's national parks provide a wealth of experiences to millions of people every year. What visitors see--landscapes, wildlife, cultural activities--often…
lingers in memory for life. And what they hear adds a dimension that sight alone cannot provide. Natural sounds can dramatically enhance visitors' experience of many aspects of park environments. In some settings, such as the expanses of Yellowstone National Park, they can even be the best way to enjoy wildlife, because animals can be heard at much greater distances than they can be seen. Sounds can also be a natural complement to natural scenes, whether the rush of water over a rocky streambed or a ranger's explanation of a park's history. In other settings, such as the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, sounds are the main reason for visiting a park. The acoustical environment is also important to the well-being of the parks themselves. Many species of wildlife depend on their hearing to find prey or avoid predators. If they cannot hear, their survival is jeopardized--and the parks where they live may in turn lose part of their natural heritage. For all these reasons it is important to be aware of noise (defined as unwanted sound, and in this case usually generated by humans or machinery), which can degrade the acoustical environment, or soundscape, of parks. Just as smog smudges the visual horizon, noise obscures the listening horizon for both visitors and wildlife. This is especially true in places, such as remote wilderness areas, where extremely low sound levels are common. The National Park Service (NPS) has determined that park facilities, operations, and maintenance activities produce a substantial portion of noise in national parks and thus recognizes the need to provide park managers with guidance for protecting the natural soundscape from such noise. Therefore, the focus of the workshop was to define what park managers can do to control noise from facilities, operations, and maintenance, and not on issues such as the effects of noise on wildlife, noise metrics, and related topics. To aid in this effort, NPS joined with the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and with the US Department of Transportation's John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center to hold a workshop to examine the challenges and opportunities facing the nation's array of parks. Entitled "Protecting National Park Soundscapes: Best Available Technologies and Practices for Reducing Park- Generated Noise," the workshop took place October 3-4, 2012, at NPS's Natural Resource Program Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. Protecting National Park Soundscapes is a summary of the workshop.París rebelde: Guía política y turística de una ciudad
By Ram n Chao, Ignacio Ramonet. 2008
Un recorrido ágil y entretenido por la rebeldía de una de las ciudades más fascinantes de Europa. Al grito de…
«¡La imaginación al poder!», la revuelta estudiantil de mayo del 68 no hacía sino recoger una larga tradición: desde la Revolución de 1789, París es la ciudad del mundo en que se han producido más revueltas populares, insurrecciones y levantamientos de repercusión universal. Un carácter revolucionario que se refleja también en lo literario y artístico, pues en esa ciudad nacieron muchos movimientos estéticos contra el orden establecido: realismo, simbolismo, impresionismo, dadaísmo, surrealismo y demás vanguardias. Esta guía es una forma diferente de leer la ciudad, paseando por los lugares, pero también por los textos de Bolívar,Marx, Bakunin, Lenin o Che Guevara, entre tantos otros insurrectos que acudieron a París buscando la inspiración política en sus tertulias, sus librerías y sus jardines. En ella, el turista inquieto podrá seguir el rastro de los protagonistas de esta historia de la revolución: sus domicilios, los cafés de reunión y conspiración, las plazas y las barricadas en las que muchos ganaron la historia y perdieron la vida. Rincones que conservan la memoria de varios siglos de lucha.