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Footprints in Paradise: Ecotourism, Local Knowledge, and Nature Therapies in Okinawa

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Report copyright infringementby Andrea E. Murray (Author) The economic imperative of sustainable tourism development frequently shapes life on small subtropical islands. In Okinawa, ecotourism promises to provide employment for a dwindling population of rural youth while preserving the natural environment and bolstering regional pride. Footprints in Paradise explores the transformation in community and sense of place as Okinawans come to view themselves through the lens of the visiting touris...

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Report copyright infringementby Nathan W. Pyle (Author)New York Times BestsellerBy the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strange Planet and 99 Stories I Could Tell!Living in New York City for five years as a transplant from Ohio, illustrator and T-shirt designer Nathan Pyle was fascinated by the unique habits and unspoken customs New Yorkers follow to make life bearable in a city with 8 million people (and seemingly twice the number of tourists). In NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette, Pyle re...

Etiquette Guide to Korea: Know the Rules That Make the Difference!

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Report copyright infringementby Boye Lafayette De Mente (Author), David Lukens (Revised by)Farewell to faux pas! Whether visiting for business or pleasure, Etiquette Guide to Korea provides a comprehensive look at the customs, etiquette, and social norms essential for connecting smoothly and respectfully in Korean society. Clear explanations ensure you'll feel confident in any situation, whether it's choosing the right way to bow, navigating table manners, or understanding the subtleties of e...

Tourism Diplomacy: Insights from Economic, Environmental, and Socio-Cultural Perspectives

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Report copyright infringementby Mahmut Demir (Author), Şirvan Şen Demir (Author)Tourism Diplomacy: Insights from Economic, Environmental, and Socio-Cultural Perspectives examines how tourism serves as a powerful diplomatic tool, fostering cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and international collaboration. Moving beyond its traditional role as a leisure activity, tourism is increasingly recognized as a platform for strengthening global relationships. This contributed volume explores emer...

Never Travel in a Straight Line: Self-Leadership Strategies to Discover Your Life's Purpose and Live Your Passions

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Menge (Author)Place shapes the story. Never Travel in a Straight Line invites you to embrace the unexpected, find wisdom in detours, and discover that the most profound journeys are the ones we never plan.Planes, trains, and ships become wandering sanctuaries-places to reflect, listen, and be. The well-traveled leave wisdom in their footprints, guiding the way.Many take predictable routes. Jim Menge prefers the meandering way-the hidden paths that reveal th...

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Report copyright infringementby Maksim Godovykh (Author)Tourism is one of the globe's greatest contributors to economic growth, providing significant revenues, innumerable employment opportunities, and massive investment input to destination communities around the world. As tourism becomes an economic mainstay for many communities, local, regional, and national governments increasingly encourage and promote the arrival of ever greater numbers of visitors. This increased visitation has signifi...

The Times They Are a Changin': The Effect of Institutional Change on Cooperative Behaviour at 26,000ft Over Sixty Years

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Report copyright infringementby D. Savage (Author), B. Torgler (Author)This narrative and empirical analysis investigates Hilary's claim that in his day they would not have left a man behind to die. The authors examine over 60 years of Himalayan climbing data and stories in order to test the changes in cooperation in this extreme life and death environment.Author BiographyDavid Savage is interested in the behavioural analysis of the extreme, from natural and man-made disasters (floods and ter...

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Report copyright infringementby Jaha Cummings (Author)The Alberta Advantage: Institutional Real Estate Investing in a High-Growth MarketStep into the heart of North America's fastest-growing real estate market. The Alberta Advantage is your practical guide to investing in Alberta-where its energy-fueled, diversified momentum, policy innovation, and resilient design are rewriting the rules for institutional returns.This book brings together rigorous market analysis, strategic frameworks, and e...

Digital Nomad: How to Become a Digital Nomad (Master the Art of Remote Work and Secure a Location-independent Income)

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Report copyright infringementby David Maciel (Author)This book is a practical and comprehensive guide for those who want to create an online business and quickly establish a passive income. You will learn how to make money online by promoting products and services from other companies, creating a business that can generate passive and scalable income, and perhaps exceed all your expectations. The book provides aspiring marketers with a detailed overview of this popular digital business and ho...

The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide to Making Money on Airbnb: Learn the Secrets for Getting Found More Often, Selling Your Space and Making More Money

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Report copyright infringementby Evian Gutman (Author)Most Airbnb hosts possess a general understanding of the concept behind Airbnb: Making money by opening up their home to travelers looking for short-term rental accommodation.But Airbnb hosts, both new and old, frequently need to overcome a number of common challenges and frustrations.New hosts are often not clear on what they need to do, finding Airbnb harder than it was made out to be, or eager to get setup for success from the get-go.Exi...

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Report copyright infringementby Galveston Commercial Association (Author)"The Port Of Galveston: Handbook Of Information...with Historical, Descriptive And Statistical Data On the Port's Commerce" offers a detailed snapshot of Galveston's significance as a vital port city. Compiled by the Galveston Commercial Association, this handbook provides historical context, descriptive accounts, and statistical data illuminating the port's commercial activities. Readers will gain insights into the oper...

Scenario Planning and Tourism Futures: Theory Building, Methodologies and Case Studies

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Postma (Author), Stefan Hartman (Author), Ian Yeoman (Author)This book offers a practical guide for scenario planning to make sense of the future of tourism for practitioners, researchers and students. It provides an overview of the theoretical development of scenario planning, describes the scenario planning method and puts it into the context of strategic foresight. A variety of scenario planning and futures case studies are presented which demonstrate...

Polar Tourism and Communities: Experiences, Knowledge Building, Challenges and Opportunities

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Report copyright infringementby Dimitri Ioannides (Editor), Marisol Vereda (Editor), Alix Varnajot (Editor)Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the Arctic and Antarctic regions were experiencing significant growth in tourist arrivals. In the aftermath of this global crisis, the tourism industry has rebounded and the number of tourists visiting the polar regions is expected to keep growing significantly in the coming years. Remote regions are increasingly accessible as to...

Brit-Think, Ameri-Think: A Transatlantic Survival Guide, Revised Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Walmsley (Author)When it comes to understanding the great cultural ocean that divides Brits and Yanks, it's not just our vocabulary but also our attitudes that differ. This irreverent guide surveys a whole gamut of British-American divergences, from sex to food, from pets to religion, from sports to money, and from war to-most divergent of all-humor. Entertaining and invaluable, Brit-Think, Ameri-Think has been updated to reflect changes in political, cult...

Top Trails: Maui: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

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Report copyright infringementby Sara Benson (Author)Whatever you're looking for today, there's a trail for you on Maui. In the latest title in the award-winning Top Trails series, author Sara Benson covers the best hiking trails on this Hawaiian island. Top Trails: Maui presents 37 premier day-hikes and overnight backpacking trips suited to all levels of ability and interests in west Maui, central/south Maui, east Maui/upcountry, and Haleakala National Park. All of the trails offer scenic bea...

Take Two Aspirin and Call Me at 20,000 Feet: An Eagle Scout at the Crossroads of Medicine, Exploration, and Science

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Report copyright infringementby Michael J. Manyak (Author)In his own words, modern-day explorer Dr. Michael Manyak transports thrill seekers to the farthest reaches of the earth, from the dense forests of the Congo Basin to the icy expanses of Antarctica. While many may crave adventures around the globe, they are unlikely to experience anywhere near the many escapades that Dr. Michael Manyak has had during his prolific career. From his tropical medical training in the Philippines to his stint...

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Report copyright infringementby Hilaire Belloc (Author)Hilaire Belloc's The Path to Rome chronicles his adventurous pilgrimage from France to the Eternal City. Blending history, personal reflection, and vivid descriptions of European landscapes, Belloc's journey becomes a charming exploration of faith, culture, and the human spirit, capturing the timeless allure of travel and discovery. Number of Pages: 270 Dimensions: 0.61 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: ...

Historic Houston: How to See It: One Hundred Years and One Hundred Miles of Day Trips

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Report copyright infringementby Lucinda Freeman (Author)In HISTORIC HOUSTON: HOW TO SEE IT, Lucinda Freeman brings Houston's history to life by coupling entertaining stories that highlight influential personalities and key historical events with day-trip itineraries, providing a comprehensive and useful guidebook for heritage tourists interested in the history of Houston and surrounding region. Freeman is a native Houstonian, a fifth-generation Texan, and the daughter of two parents who also...

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Report copyright infringementby Hiram Bingham (Author)Join Hiram Bingham on his journey through the Andes Mountains of Peru as he discovers the stunning ruins of Choqquequirau. With beautiful descriptions and photographs, Bingham brings the ancient Incan civilization to life and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of this mysterious culture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in archaeology, history, or adventure.This work has been selected by scholars as being cultura...

Buddhist Monuments and Temples of Cambodia and Laos

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Report copyright infringementby W. Vivian De Thabrew (Author)This is the third volume in my series on Buddhist monuments and temples in South Asia, and the last one dealing with orthodox or Theravada Buddhism. The advent of Theravada Buddhism in Cambodia and Laos came during the 11th century, while Mahayana Buddhism came much earlier to Cambodia. Laos, however, with its constant contact with Thailand (Siam), inherited Theravada or the pure form of Buddhism. The specific origins of the peoples...

Strange Harvests: Giving and Taking from the Natural World

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Posnett (Author)An original and magical map of our world and its riches, formed of the stories of the small-scale harvests of seven natural objects In this beguiling book, Edward Posnett journeys to some of the most far-flung locales on the planet to bring us seven wonders of the natural world--eiderdown, edible birds' nests, civet coffee, sea silk, vicuña fiber, vegetable ivory, and guano--that promise ways of using nature without damaging it. To the re...

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Lefkof (Author)Are you ready to take your brand to new heights? If you're a corporate leader, brand strategist, or event planner looking to create unforgettable experiences that captivate your audience, this is for you.Imagine hosting an event so unique and inspiring that it leaves attendees talking about it long after they return home. This book shows you how to transform ordinary corporate gatherings into immersive, high-impact experiences by leveraging...

The Passing Show: A travel memoir of lust, folly and high adventure

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Report copyright infringementby Janet L. Holmes (Author)It was 1968 and the world was in turmoil as my sister and I cast off into the unknown. We found passage on a freighter crossing the Atlantic and disembarked in Tangier, Morocco. Hitchhiking across North Africa to Egypt, we crossed the Mediterranean Sea to Greece with its many treasures. Nearly penniless, we found work in Germany and romance in Paris. Our funds replenished, we set out overland, bound for India. Exploring Ceylon (Sri Lanka...

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Report copyright infringementby Lucy B. Tobias (Author)A weekly blog that started as a pandemic panacea and became a phenomenon - combination journal, travel log and memoir that looks at the profoundness of everyday life and finds humor, tragedy and reasons for hope. A good read for the jaded of heart who might have forgotten that miracles happen every day.Wednesday Notes covers a year and a half of weekly blogs and comes with photographs and ideas for projects easy for the reader. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Hudson Stuck (Author)Experience the rugged beauty and demanding conditions of early 20th-century Alaska in Hudson Stuck's compelling narrative, "Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled: A Narrative of Winter Travel in Interior Alaska." This captivating account details Stuck's extensive journeys by dog sled through the Alaskan interior, offering a firsthand perspective on exploration and travel in a challenging winter landscape. Stuck, a dedicated observer of the Ala...

Becoming An Eagle: An Immigrant's Quest for Love, Travel, Food, and Identity in The United States

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Report copyright infringementby Flora Fong (Author), Flora Fong (Illustrator)What Happens When a Hong Kong Girl Moves to the United States: A Memoir Follow Flora's journey of falling in love with a foreign man, her grief of moving away from her hometown, and her finding acceptance and a sense of home in America.Flora unravels the layers of emotions of leaving home and relocating three times in a decade - from being a Hong Kong city girl to slowing down to the gentle warmth and hospitality of ...

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Report copyright infringementby Surendra Saxena (Author)One man's journey across continents. One mountain that never stopped calling.Surendra Saxena's life has been filled with rich experiences. He built a career in technology, started businesses, raised a family, and traveled the world. Yet throughout all the changes, one quiet desire remained in his heart: to walk the sacred path around Mount Kailash, the legendary Himalayan peak that holds deep spiritual meaning for millions.Kailash: Foots...

A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa; Being a Narrative of Nine Years Spent Amongst the Game of the far Interior of South Africa ... With ... Illustrations

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick Courteney Selous (Author), Edward Whymper (Author)Title: A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa; being a narrative of nine years spent amongst the game of the far interior of South Africa ... With ... illustrations by ... E. Whymper, etc.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 langua...

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Report copyright infringementby Cherry Carl (Author)This heartfelt visual memoir capturing the timeless charm of Julian, California, through the lens of love and nostalgia. This intimate photo book chronicles countless days and nights spent in this historic mountain town, from the legendary Julian Hotel (established 1897) to the apple orchards that give the town its character. More than just a travel book, this is a love story - to a place, to a person, and to the moments that define our deep...

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Report copyright infringementby Bee Sian Sim (Author)This book shares the life story of Sim Bee Sian, a strong and determined woman who never gave up. As a young girl, she was full of energy and always ready for a challenge. She played basketball with her close friends and showed early on that she had a brave heart and a hardworking spirit.Many years ago, she moved to Canada with nothing but hope and courage. Life was not easy, but she worked hard, kept learning, and built a successful busine...

Lewis and Clarke, Pioneers of the Great American Northwest ..

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Report copyright infringementby William Clark (Author), Nicholas Biddle (Author), Paul Allen (Author)Embark on a thrilling journey through the early American West with 'Lewis and Clarke, Pioneers of the Great American Northwest.' Volume 1 recounts the epic expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they navigate uncharted territories, encounter native tribes, and document the rich natural history of the Louisiana Purchase. This meticulously researched account, based on the original j...

Literary New Hampshire: A History & Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Gary Crooker (Author), Joe Adamowicz (Foreword by)New Hampshire's literary roots are long and rich, with names like Robert Frost, Celia Thaxter and Willa Cather beckoning book lovers. Travel to Cornish and discover the connections between one of the state's premier novelists, Winston Churchill, and the British statesman of the same name. Experience north country beauty in Littleton, birthplace of Eleanor Porter, who introduced a new word into the English langua...