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Escalante's Dream: On The Trail Of The Spanish Discovery Of The Southwest
by David RobertsFamed adventure writer David Roberts retraces the route of the legendary Domínguez-Escalante expedition. In July 1776 a pair of Franciscan friars, Francisco Atanasio Domínguez and Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, were charged by the governor of New Mexico with discovering a route across the unknown Southwest to the new Spanish colony in California. They had other goals as well, some of them secret: converting the indigenous natives along the way to the true faith, discovering a semi-mythical paradise known as Teguayó, hunting for sources of gold and silver, and paving the way for Spanish settlements from Santa Fe to Monterey. In strict terms, the expedition failed. Running out of food and beset by an early winter, the twelve-man team gave up in what is now western Utah. The retreat to Santa Fe became an ordeal of survival. The men were reduced to eating their own horses while they searched for a crossing of the raging Colorado River in Glen Canyon. Seven months after setting out, Domínguez and Escalante staggered back to Santa Fe. Yet in the course of their 1,700-mile voyage, the explorers discovered more land unknown to Europeans than Lewis and Clark would encounter a quarter-century later. Other writers, using Escalante’s brilliant and quirky diary as a guide, have retraced the expedition route, but David Roberts is the first to dig beneath its pages to question and ponder every turn of the team’s decision-making and motivation. Roberts weaves the personal and the historical narratives into a gripping journey of discovery through the magnificent American Southwest.
Escape from the Ice: Shackleton and the Endurance
by Peter Roop Connie RoopDescribes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition when after being trapped in a frozen sea for nine months, their ship, Endurance, was finally crushed, forcing Shackleton and his men to make a very long and perilous journey.
The Escape Industry: How Iconic and Innovative Brands Built the Travel Business
by Mark TungateTravel 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.
Escape to Ikaria: All at Sea in the Aegean
by Nick PerryA Scotsman Travel Book of the Year: A Welsh family&’s story of running off to a lush Greek island in the 1970s, and the new life they found there. Leaving their Welsh hill farm behind, Nick Perry and his family arrive on the little-known island of Ikaria in 1978, having impulsively boarded the first ferry leaving Athens. Escape to Ikaria tells the story of how they become involved with the islanders and their way of life. Nick tries his hand at anything to get by: night fishing out in the Aegean, unloading the potato boats from Samos, mixing cement for wayward house-builder Datsun Jim, and tending the gardens of the old monastery where a solitary nun, Sister Ulita, controls the village&’s water supply. Vivid and moving, this memoir is &“a tale of risking all to pursue a dream . . . The story is told with disarming aplomb, packed with characters and incidents, and exhibiting much that is good in human nature&” (Scotsman).
Escaping The Winter
by Anne MustoeThe British winter: rain, heavy; trains, cancelled; Christmas, expensive. How many times have you thought that there might be an alternative to grey skies and cold weather- one that will not break the bank?Wintering abroad used to be the preserve of the very wealthy, yet since the advent of cheaper, easier travel, anyone who has the time to spare can escape the winter... and even save some money in the process,No one knows more about ascaping the British winter than acclaimed travel write Anne Mustoe, who has happily spent every Christmas overseas since 1987. Internationally renowned for her entertaining and heroic journeys cycling around the world, the irrepressible Ms Mustoe has put together an invaluable, no-nonesense reference book that is essential reading for anyone who is thinking of fleeing the British Isles during the winter months.Practical and thorough, Escaping The Winter is packed with all the advice you need to successfully make your escape, whether you crave rural isolation in a mountain hideaway or want to mix with the locals in a busy small town, including:- Choosing the right destination for you budget and requirements- Managing your finances and letting your property- Packing for an extended holiday- Making new friends and staying in touch with those back home- Staying safe and healthy- Getting around.If you thought of another British winter fills you with dread, then this is the bood for you.
Escritos de un hombre perdido: Porque no hay persona más perdida que un viajero
by Felipe Symmes AvendañoUna obra original, fácil de leer, con un formato poco o nada explorado. Está compuesto de pequeños y grandes poemas, de fragmentos de prosa poética, de pequeñas reflexiones y narraciones, que tienen que ver sobre todo con el estado emocional del personaje durante su vida de viajes. He aquí un libro de viajes como tal vez nunca se había escrito. <P><P>No es un diario, ni una bitácora. Es una expresión emocional de un alma inquieta que viaja para buscar y encontrarse a sí misma. En este libro, el autor nos lleva de viaje con él a mil lugares y situaciones. <P><P>A través de sus vivencias, pareciera que estamos platicando con él caminando por una calle de París, en una montaña en Nicaragua, en un tren que cruza Europa. La obra avanza mostrando la evolución emocional del personaje, contándonos sus encuentros, sus desencuentros, sus amores, sus nostalgias, sus recuerdos y paisajes, sus adioses, sus experiencias multicolores en un largo viaje de auto descubrimiento, y lo hace a través de pequeños o largos poemas que describen sus momentos, de relatos cortos que más bien constituyen reflexiones. <P><P>Es una expresión de sentimientos y, a la vez, un caleidoscopio de recuerdos que conforman el verdadero bagaje de este viajero que, por cierto, no está tan perdido. Escritos de un hombre perdido muestra el amor del autor no solamente por los viajes, sino también por el oficio de escribir. Un libro que es, en realidad, un amigo fiel.
España Guía Visual (Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessEspaña Guía Visual ofrece información a los viajeros que disfrutan la aventura, descubrir y compartir con la familia y amigos.El viaje empieza aquí. Nuestras guías en DK ofrecen mapas e ilustraciones que te inspirarán, caminatas e información, con fotografía a todo color y 100% actualizada. Un formato dinámico y unos contenidos dirigidos a todo tipo de viajeros.Disfrutarás de esta guía porque te ofreceInspiración para prepararte para el viaje, en la sección &“Descubre&”Contenido depurado y actualizado, con datos históricos y de actualidad.Gráficos 3D y mapas de excelente calidadFáciles de llevar cuando viajasDiseño claro, atractivo y fácil de leer.Un 30% más ligera y con papel ecológico de máxima calidadLa mejor guía para conocer a fondo España. España tiene muchísimo que ofrecer: monumentos extraordinarios, paisajes espectaculares y pueblos y ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Es uno de los países más visitados del mundo y su variedad es enorme: costas y playas, pueblos de montaña, ciudades emblemáticas, museos de primera categoría, deliciosa gastronomía y una animada vida nocturna.DK offers Travel guides for any traveler who loves adventure, discovering and sharing with family and friends.España Guía Visual your journey starts here. Featuring DK&’s much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-color photography, our 100% updated guides bring you the best a destination has to offer in a brand-new, lightweight format.You will enjoy this guide because isExpertly curated travel content in a beautifully practical package to accentuate the benefits of a guidebook over an unwieldy online experience.DK Eyewitness Travel is the bronze award-winning guidebook series as voted by the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2019Excellent quality
Esplorare L’America Series Alaska Resoconti Di Viaggio Di Uno Stato
by Amber Richards Dalila PortaUna guida turistica attraverso il bellissimo stato dell'Alaska. La guida, scritta da una persona del luogo, offre suggerimenti per godere di una sana, intensa vacanza. Oltre a fornire tutte le informazioni necessarie per viaggiare nella regione, offre anche consigli utili su come sopravvivere in un paese che può rivelarsi pericoloso in alcuni periodi dell'anno e qualora si sia sprovveduti.
An Essay on India (Routledge Revivals)
by Robert ByronFirst published in 1931, Robert Byron’s Essay on India evaluates the state of colonial rule in India and analyses the contemporary problems facing the country. Based upon Byron’s travelling experiences within India in 1929 as a correspondent for the Daily Express, the work explores political factors more fully than in Byron's earlier writings, evaluating the successes and failures of British colonialism in the region.
Essays in Idleness
by Yoshida KenkoYoshida Kenko's Essays in Idleness is a collection of his thoughts on his inner world and the world of Japanese life in the fourteenth century. He touched on topics as diverse as the benefits of the simple life ("There is indeed none but the complete hermit who leads a desirable life"), solitude ("I am happiest when I have nothing to distract me and I am completely alone"), lust ("What a weakly thing is this heart of ours"), the impermanence of this world ("Truly the beauty of life is its uncertainty"), and reading ("To sit alone in the lamplight with a book spread out before you, and hold intimate converse with men of unseen generations--such is a pleasure beyond compare"). To enter Kenko's world is to enter a world of intimate observations, deceptively simple wisdom, and surprising wit.
Essential Arabic
by Fethi MansouriThis portable, user-friendly Arabic language guide and phrasebook is the easiest and most affordable way to learn Arabic before and during your trip. If you only want one Arabic language book--Essential Arabic is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of the Arab world and is also designed as a great Arabic phrasebook, making it the most versatile Arabic language learning tool on the market.Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to the Middle East or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Arabic phrasebook or as an English-Arabic dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Arabic without the need to say a single word.In this book you will find: Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use. A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions. Extensive information about Arabic grammar and pronunciation. Latest Arabic vocabulary and Arabic phrases for smart phones, social media and more.
Essential Chinese
by Philip Yungkin Lee Shun-Yao ChangA concise Mandarin Chinese phrase book and guide to Chinese language, Essential Chinese contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Mandarin Chinese.Mandarin Chinese actually has simpler grammar than English and there are no conjugations-meaning anyone can learn a few important phrases in no time.Essential Chinese is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of China and Taiwan. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to China or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Mandarin class!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Chinese phrasebook or as a Mandarin to English Dictionary / English to Mandarin Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Chinese without the need to say a single word or read a single character. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Chinese again and again when visiting and working or interacting with Chinese speakersIn this book you will find:Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday useA glossary of over 200 terms and expressionsTerms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in China
The Essential Diaz: Selections from The Conquest of New Spain
by Ted Humphrey Bernal Diaz del Castillo Janet BurkeIdeally suited for use in swift-moving surveys of World, Atlantic, and Latin American history, this abridgment of Ted Humphrey and Janet Burke's 2012 translation of the True History provides key excerpts from Diaz's text and concise summaries of omitted passages. Included in this edition is a new preface outlining the social, economic, and political forces that motivated the European discovery of the New World.
The Essential Guide to Being Hungarian
by Istvan BoriWhat is it to be Hungarian? What does it feel like? Most Hungarians are convinced that the rest of the world just doesn't get them. They are right. True, much of the world thinks highly of Hungarians--for reasons ranging from their heroism in the 1956 revolution to their genius as mathematicians, physicists, and financiers. But Hungarians do often seem to be living proof of the old joke that Magyars are in fact Martians: they may be situated in the very heart of Europe, but they are equipped with a confounding language, extraterrestrial (albeit endearing) accents, and an unearthly way of thinking.What most Hungarians learn from life about the Magyar mind is now available, for the first time, in this user-friendly guide to what being Hungarian is all about.The Essential Guide to Being Hungarian brings together twelve authors well-versed in the quintessential ingredients of being Hungarian--from the stereotypical Magyar man to the stereotypical Magyar woman, foods to folk customs, livestock to literature, film to philosophy, politics to porcelain, and scientists to sports.In fifty short, highly readable, often witty, sometimes politically incorrect, but always candid articles, the authors demonstrate that being credibly Hungarian--like being French, Polish or Japanese--is largely a matter of carrying around in your head a potpourri of conceptions and preconceptions acquired over the years from your elders, society, school, the streets, and mass media.Compacting this wealth of knowledge into an irresistible little book, The Essential Guide to Being Hungarian is an indispensable reference that will teach you how to be Hungarian, even if you already are.
The Essential Guide to Being Polish
by Marta Turek Anna Spysz Lech WalesaBeing Polish is no joke. For ten million people of Polish ancestry in the United States, as well as many who have settled in the UK since the fall of communism, it is a heartfelt matter--and amid all the travel guides and guides to Polish language, folklore,and customs, there is no single, comprehensive, reader-friendly and yet ever-informative reference on what it means to be Polish. Enter The Essential Guide to Being Polish -- the go-to concise resource for anyone looking to reconnect with their culture or, indeed, hoping that their friends, children, or colleagues learn something about their heritage. Divided into three sections to make for an easy-to-follow format --Poland in Context, Poles in Poland, and Poles Abroad -- this guide covers just about everything and does so in a style that is at once entertaining and informative: the country's history and geography, wars, Jews in Poland, the communist past, the postcommunist past and present, language, kings and queens, religion/Catholicism (with special focus on Pope John Paul II), holidays, food, and drink. What is a real Polish wedding all about? That, too, is addressed succinctly and with flair in this guide. Other chapters cover literature, music, art, famous scientists, Polish men and Polish women, Poles in America, Poles in the UK, Poles and the EU, and last but not least, Polish pride.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
by Martha D'Avigdor Lizzie D'Avigdor Dr Mike Steer Dr Dr Desirée GallimoreFor those growing up with an intellectual disability or autism, comfortable, safe and independent travel will prove an invaluable life skill. The key to pursuing fulfilling work and leisure activities and developing as an individual, it also brings a liberating level of self-sufficiency and reassurance of equality within society. Arriving at this goal can be daunting. Dr Gallimore's straightforward five-step system will guide parents and professionals through successful training for children of any age and ability. Focusing on understanding each child's individual goals and challenges, it gives you the 'ingredients' needed to fully prepare for each journey in advance, and shows how to judge when to step back and let the child progress alone. Addressing specific fears and obstacles that make travel difficult for children with learning difficulties, it sets out all the precautions necessary to safeguard children and others as they learn to reach their chosen destinations. Clear-cut and far-reaching, this book is enriched by Dr Gallimore's extensive experience as a psychologist, mobility specialist and travel-trainer. It is a heartening resource and will be necessary reading for anyone working with a child to get them on their path to independent travel.
Essential Indonesian
by Katherine Davidsen Iskandar Nugraha Katherine InghamA concise Indonesian phrase book and guide to Indonesian language, Essential Indonesian contains basic Indonesian vocabulary and grammar necessary for communicating in Indonesian.Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, Essential Indonesian is a great first introduction and phrasebook for the language of Indonesia. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Indonesia or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Indonesian!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Indonesian phrasebook or as an Indonesian to English Dictionary / English to Indonesian Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Indonesian without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Indonesian again and again when visiting Indonesia and working or interacting with IndonesiansIn this book you will find:Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday useA glossary of over 200 terms and expressionsTerms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in IndonesiaLatest Indonesian vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more
Essential Indonesian
by Katherine Davidsen Iskandar Nugraha Katherine InghamA concise Indonesian phrase book and guide to Indonesian language, Essential Indonesian contains basic Indonesian vocabulary and grammar necessary for communicating in Indonesian.Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, Essential Indonesian is a great first introduction and phrasebook for the language of Indonesia. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Indonesia or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Indonesian!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Indonesian phrasebook or as an Indonesian to English Dictionary / English to Indonesian Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Indonesian without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Indonesian again and again when visiting Indonesia and working or interacting with IndonesiansIn this book you will find:Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday useA glossary of over 200 terms and expressionsTerms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in IndonesiaLatest Indonesian vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more
Essential Japanese
by Periplus EditorsA concise Japanese phrase book and guide to Japanese language, Essential Japanese contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Japanese.Essential Japanese is a great first introduction and phrasebook for the Japanese language. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Japan or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Japanese!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as a Japanese phrasebook or as a Japanese to English Dictionary / English to Japanese Dictionary. All words and phrases are also written in Japanese Kanji and Kana (hiragana and katakana). A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Japanese without the need to say a word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Japanese again and again when visiting Japan and working or interacting with Japanese speakersIn this book you will find:Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday useA glossary of over 200 terms and expressionsLatest Japanese vocabulary and Japanese phrases for smart phones, social media and moreJapanese characters (kana and kanji) as well as Latin script (romanji)
Essential Korean
by Soyeung Koh Gene BaikA concise Korean phrase book and guide to the Korean Language, Essential Korean contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Korean.Have you ever considered learning Korean, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this concise and thoughtful phrasebook you will soon see why.Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Korea or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Korean!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as a Korean phrasebook or as a Korean to English Dictionary / English to Korean Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Korean without the need to say a word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Korean again and again when visiting Korea and working or interacting with KoreansIn this book you will find:Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday useA glossary of over 200 terms and expressionsLatest Korean vocabulary and Korean phrases for smart phones, social media and more
The Essential Lewis and Clark
by Landon Y. JonesThe journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark remain the single most important document in the history of American exploration. Through these tales of adventure, edited and annotated by American Book Award nominee Landon Jones, we meet Indian peoples and see the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and western rivers the way Lewis and Clark first observed them -- majestic, pristine, uncharted, and awe-inspiring.
The Essential Lewis and Clark
by Meriwether Lewis Anthony Brandt William ClarkWith nuanced observations from the star author and historian, here are the celebrated journals documenting Lewis and Clark's legendary expedition into the uncharted American West, abridged into a single volume and translated into modern English.At the start of the 19th century, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on an unprecedented voyage of discovery. Their assignment was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and record the geography, flora, fauna, and people they encountered along the way. This updated edition of the captains' journals combines historical insight from editor Anthony Brandt with the rich detail of Lewis and Clark's original writing, as well as archival maps and artwork. An enthralling portrait of the unspoiled West, this true-life adventure story is a window to the dawning of America--from encounters with grizzly bears to councils with tribal leaders and perilous mountain crossings.
The Essential Outdoor Gear Manual: Equipment Care and Repair for Outdoorspeople
by Annie GetchellThis book covers repairs on the trail or at home. Techniques range from patching a rain jacket to patching a canoe, fixing broken zipper slides to reweaving snowshoe webbing, cleaning campstove jets to filing ice axe teeth. Getchell augments her concise hands-on instructions with numerous anecdotes from outdoor experts, creating a rich, captivating blend of field-based, real-world knowledge guidance. This comprehensive, multisport reference covers climbing hardware, tents, sleeping bags, hiking boots, binoculars, to name a few. The emphasis is as much on care as repair, since more of the former means less of the latter. Appendices offer trail-tested repair kits for specific activities, knots stitches, adhesives, nontoxic cleaning solutions.
Essential Tagalog
by Renato PerdonStart speaking Tagalog today with Essential Tagalog! This easy phrase book gives you all the words and phrases you need in the Philippines or Tagalog-speaking environments. Even with no prior experience speaking Tagalog, you'll find everything you need in this simple guide:Easy to understand pronunciation notesOver 1,500 essential Tagalog sentences and phrases needed in everyday interactions in restaurants and shops, at work, in a doctor's office, or with friendsA glossary of 2,000 key words and phrases, including words for smart phones, the internet, social networking, and more!Special etiquette notes to help you make perfect first impressions and avoid awkward mistakesA short grammar overview that shows you how to make your own sentences and questionsLearn Tagalog today! It's easy!