Tourism Development: Growths, Myths and Inequalities
ISBN: 9781845934255 / Angielski / Twarda / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a collection of essays from specialist scholars evaluating tourism as a means of simulating economic growth and fighting economic inequalities in poor countries. As a tool for poverty reduction in economically underdeveloped regions, tourism has been at the forefront of the international development agenda. This book takes an in-depth look at the successes and failures of tourism in this role, and considers why tourism as a catalyst for economic development can be a controversial device.
This book is a collection of essays from specialist scholars evaluating tourism as a means of simulating economic growth and fighting economic inequal...
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595,23 zł |
A Gullah Guide to Charleston: Walking Through Black History
ISBN: 9781596293922 / Angielski / Miękka / 158 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Join Alphonso Brown, owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., on three accessible walking tours and a bonus driving tour through the places, history and lore relevant to the rich and varied contributions of black Charlestonians.
Visit Denmark Vesey's home, Catfish Row, the Old Slave Mart and the Market; learn about the sweetgrass basket makers, the Aiken-Rhett House slave quarters, black slave owners and blacksmith Philip Simmons. Brown's distinctive narration, combined with detailed maps and vibrant descriptions in native Gullah, make this a unique and enjoyable way to experience the... Join Alphonso Brown, owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., on three accessible walking tours and a bonus driving tour through the places, history ...
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70,52 zł |
The Scent Trail: How One Woman's Quest for the Perfect Perfume Took Her Around the World
ISBN: 9780451226242 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Lyttelton's passion for fragrance inspired her to have a signature perfume created just for her?and then to embark on the ultimate olfactory odyssey. Armed with a list of ingredients, she tracked down each component of her scent, tracing its origins, history, and culture.
From the iris fields of Tuscany to the vetivert distilleries of India, from the nutmeg plantations of Sri Lanka to the shores of the Arabian Sea, Celia gives readers a glimpse into the world of scent that few people have ever experienced, providing delicious details on its place in history?for example, how Casanova... Lyttelton's passion for fragrance inspired her to have a signature perfume created just for her?and then to embark on the ultimate olfactory odyssey. ...
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105,84 zł |
Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler: Visiting Astronomy and Space Exploration Sites Across America
ISBN: 9780813543741 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Finding all the fascinating scientific sites to visit throughout America can be a daunting task. This guidebook does all the work for you. The first in a series of travel books that will celebrate science and technology in America, Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler describes astronomy and space-related museums and attractions that conventional travel guides tend to ignore. So, gas up the car, grab some snacks for the road, and get started on the voyage.Written in clear, easy-to-read language, Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler lists more than 50 of the most important and...
Finding all the fascinating scientific sites to visit throughout America can be a daunting task. This guidebook does all the work for you. The first i...
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118,57 zł |
Valley Fever Epidemic
ISBN: 9780979869259 / Angielski / Miękka / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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163,94 zł |
A Word or Two Before You Go
ISBN: 9780393009804 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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87,98 zł |
A Nuclear Family Vacation: Travels in the World of Atomic Weaponry
ISBN: 9780747598305 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Based on the much-loved series of Slate articles, journalists Sharon Weinberger and Nathan Hodge present a fascinating, kaleidoscopic portrait of nuclear weaponry
Based on the much-loved series of Slate articles, journalists Sharon Weinberger and Nathan Hodge present a fascinating, kaleidoscopic portrait of nucl...
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92,23 zł |
Tourism Strategies and Local Responses in Southern Africa
ISBN: 9781845935085 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tourism growth is one of the primary drivers of economic development and is a core strategy at local and national levels to improve the lives of local communities. However, tourism can bring both advantages and disadvantages to communities and not all national strategies in tourism management are applicable or suitable in private, community-based and public sectors.
Tourism is used as a main instrument of nation building in many postcolonial countries such as Namibia, South Africa, Botswana and Madagascar. Using case studies from these areas, this book examines the strategic... Tourism growth is one of the primary drivers of economic development and is a core strategy at local and national levels to improve the lives of local...
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524,39 zł |
Indian War Sites: A Guidebook to Battlefields, Monuments, and Memorials, State by State with Canada and Mexico
ISBN: 9780786445905 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the Seminole Wars to the Little Big Horn, the history of America's native people and their contacts with those seeking to settle or claim a new land has often been marked by violence. This work provides information on getting to, and getting the most from the places where major and minor conflicts between Indians and Europeans occurred.
From the Seminole Wars to the Little Big Horn, the history of America's native people and their contacts with those seeking to settle or claim a new l...
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314,70 zł |
MCQs in Travel and Tropical Medicine: 3rd edition
ISBN: 9781440129384 / Angielski / Twarda / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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123,26 zł |
MCQs in Travel and Tropical Medicine: 3rd edition
ISBN: 9781440123214 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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79,16 zł |
A Guide to Haunted New England: Tales from Mount Washington to the Newport Cliffs
ISBN: 9781596295971 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Visitors and New England natives alike will see a new side of the region through Thomas D'Agostino's road trip guidebook. He captures the reader's imagination with folklore and anecdotes, plus recommendations useful for any traveler. This guide uncovers lingering spirits across all six states in the region, from the victims of alchemy gone awry in the White Mountains, to wraiths in the Berkshires, to the ghosts of drowned sailors in Mystic, Connecticut. Enjoy these retellings of classic New England ghost stories and discover obscure ones, and then go visit the spooky sights for yourself.
Visitors and New England natives alike will see a new side of the region through Thomas D'Agostino's road trip guidebook. He captures the reader's ima...
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88,16 zł |
Garden Guide: New York City
ISBN: 9780393733075 / Angielski / Miękka / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the windy bluffs of The Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park to the bold, contemporary Gantry Plaza State Park in Hunters Point, Queens, to the innovative, recently-opened High Line, this pocket-sized guide tells the stories of more than 100 gardens in New York City's boroughs. In addition to presenting the flora and fauna of New York's urban fabric, it also chronicles the history, events, and personalities behind the green spaces visited by generations of New Yorkers. More than 50 color photos showcase the gardens, with each garden entry offering complete visitor information,...
From the windy bluffs of The Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park to the bold, contemporary Gantry Plaza State Park in Hunters Point, Queens, to the inno...
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97,66 zł |
Ghost Towns of the Mountain West: Your Guide to the Hidden History and Old West Haunts of Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Mont
ISBN: 9780760333587 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Rocky Mountain and Great Basin states are the heart of ghost-town country. Once-bustling pioneer outposts, mining camps, lumber towns, and railroad villages stand today as reminders of the glory days of gold rushes, industrial progress, and that pioneering spirit of the Old West. This book guides readers to the fascinating and scenic ghost towns of Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Nevada. Varney highlights popular tourist destinations as well as out-of-the-way spots unfamiliar even to natives of the region. Maps, historical background, and stunning color photographs bring to...
The Rocky Mountain and Great Basin states are the heart of ghost-town country. Once-bustling pioneer outposts, mining camps, lumber towns, and railroa...
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119,03 zł |
The Holocaust Sites of Europe : An Historical Guide
ISBN: 9781848852907 / Angielski / Twarda / 456 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. To try to bridge this gap and better understand the true significance of the Holocaust, its scale and magnitude, millions of people each year now travel to the former camps, ghettos and other settings for the atrocities. The Holocaust Sites of Europe offers the first comprehensive guide to these sites, including much practical information as well as the historical context, serving as an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to add another layer to their understanding of the Holocaust by visiting these important sites for themselves. Including not only the notorious... To try to bridge this gap and better understand the true significance of the Holocaust, its scale and magnitude, millions of people each year now t... |
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670,43 zł |
The Final Curtain: Celebrity Deaths
ISBN: 9780764334726 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Celebrity grave hunter Catherine Olen guides you through a portal into the mysterious land of the dead in Hollywood. Whether you are curious about the unsolved mysteries around Rudolph Valentino, Elvis Presley, John Candy, and Michael Jackson, or the tragic endings of Judy Garland, John Belushi, and Chris Farley, the stars are here to welcome you! So get ready to be up close and personal with the crypts of Hollywood. It'll leave you dying for more.
Celebrity grave hunter Catherine Olen guides you through a portal into the mysterious land of the dead in Hollywood. Whether you are curious about the...
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75,95 zł |
Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler: Visiting Physics and Chemistry Sites Across America
ISBN: 9780813547305 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Imagine visiting a top-secret government lab, one that was a key site for the development of nuclear weapons and nuclear fusion technology in the twentieth century. Well, even in today's world of color-coded security levels, the doors of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California are open to you. And it's just one of the many surprising stops along the way in Duane S. Nickell's captivating new edition of the Scientific Traveler series, Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler: Visiting Physics and Chemistry Sites across America. Are you in the mood for a trip to the...
Imagine visiting a top-secret government lab, one that was a key site for the development of nuclear weapons and nuclear fusion technology in the twen...
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139,19 zł |
Letters from Florence: Observations on the Inner Art of Travel
ISBN: 9781584200826 / Angielski / Miękka / 174 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Marie-Laure Valandro takes the reader on both an outer and an inner journey of discovery by way of the grand, living museum of Western history and tradition, Florence, Italy. Wandering the streets, cathedrals, and museums of Florence and the surrounding towns of Tuscany, the author gives fresh life to the Florentine painters, philosophers, poets, and architecture of bygone eras, while showing their relevance for our lives today.
Letters from Florence is much more than a travelogue; it takes the reader on a personal journey to inner landscapes, ancient and... Marie-Laure Valandro takes the reader on both an outer and an inner journey of discovery by way of the grand, living museum of Western history and tra...
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88,20 zł |
Princess with a Backpack
ISBN: 9781600378386 / Angielski / Miękka / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Princess with a Backpack is the perfect guide for the princess who desires to see the world and experience more than her creature comforts. Find out how to get the confidence and to get the most out of your trip--it's the stuff that the lonely planet won't tell you. Princess with a Backpack is the perfect guide for the princess who desires to see the world and experience more than her creature comforts. Find ou... |
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79,16 zł |