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Many accounts of tourism have adopted an almost paradigmatic visual
model of the gaze. This collection presents an expanded notion of
spectatorship with a more dynamic sense of embodied and performed
engagement with places. The approach resonates with ideas in
anthropology, sociology, and geography on performance, invented
traditions, constructed places and traveling cultures.
Contributions highlight the often contradictory, contested and
paradoxical constructions of landscape and community involved both
in tourist attractions and among tourists themselves. The
collection examines many different practices, ranging from the
energetic pursuit of adventure holidays to the reading of holiday
brochures. It illustrates different techniques of seeing the
landscape and a variety of ways of creating and performing the
local. Chapters thus demonstrate the mutual entanglement of
practices, images, conventions, and creativity. They chart these
global flows of people, texts, images, and artefacts. Case studies
are drawn from diverse types of tourism and destination focused
around North America, Europe, and Australasia.
Don't just see the sights get to know the people. Unsuspecting
outsiders often assume that Canadians are just like their American
neighbors, if perhaps a little more modest. However, there is much
more to it than that. Canadian society is a complex mosaic of
distinct cultural identities that vary from province to province,
and with high levels of immigration, it is one of the most
multicultural societies in the world. The country's unique
development through devolution, rather than revolution, affects the
way Canadians view the world and their place in it, and numerous
events of the last decade have challenged their self-image and
tested its substance. Culture Smart! Canada takes you to the heart
of this diverse nation. It unpacks the key chapters in their
history, describes the values that Canadians hold dear, and the
attitudes that you are likely to encounter. It introduces you to
the people and describes their way of life, at home, work, and
play. The people you will meet in Canada will more than likely be
friendly and welcoming, but demonstrate an understanding of their
culture and an awareness of their traditions and your time spent
with them will be greatly enriched.
A curated guide to the most chic, stylish and unique trips around
the UK – all within easy reach of London
– from the creators of the hugely successful Instagram
account @prettylittlelondon. Sometimes even Londoners need a
change of scenery – the fresh sea air and the sand between our
toes, the bright lights of a new city to discover, the relaxing
charm of a small town, or rolling hills with no other people in
sight. Your guides, Sara and Andrea, have scoured the UK for their
favourite places to visit for those precious escapes, all a short
ride away from the capital. Introducing you to the most stylish
destinations, they recommend how to get the most out of each
experience with the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop, as
well as providing cultural highlights and picturesque walks. Each
trip is tailored to a mood, interest or season and provides insider
tips on how to make the most of your precious time, and – of
course – take those all-important photos for your grid. Whether
you’re a born-and-bred Londoner bored of the same old days out,
visiting from abroad and want to see the ‘real’ UK, or a
London-living country bumpkin in need of inspiration – this book
will offer something for you. With 50 day trips and weekend
getaways, Pretty Little London: Trips is the ultimate guide to
escaping the city.
The second volume Sheading of Michael embraces the parishes of Kirk
Michael, Ballaugh, and Jurby on the western side of the island. The
material appears in alphabetical form with discussion of any
problems of interpretation, and a listing of the elements making up
the names. Field names are given under their respective forms. In
the absence of early documentary material in Man, especially for
the main native language Manx Gaelic, the testimony of place-names
is therefore important in tracing the development of spoken Gaelic
in the island from ca. 13th century onwards. It is also important
for the distribution of name elements showing patterns of
settlement, whether Gaelic, Scandinavian, etc., and for comparative
place-name research in adjacent areas, particularly Ireland,
south-western Scotland, and northern England.
An introductory text for students and practitioners, this work
explains the foundational concepts of tourism in South Africa, as
well as the socio-economic and ecological impacts of the industry.
It provides practical guidelines on accommodation, catering,
transport, and attractions, while also addressing legislation and
policies that affect the South African tourism industry. Diagrams
and tables that complementing concepts, review questions and
assignments, and a list of related websites are also included.
'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime.'
Bestselling author Kerry Kaya.Young, blonde, beautiful and bored,
Annette Lambrianu is tired of life on the family vineyard with her
husband and young son, Antonias. Yearning for excitement, she flees
in the night with the small boy, swapping the safety of Italy for
the dangerous streets of London. But she quickly discovers the
streets are not paved with gold... Since that fateful night,
fighting for survival is all Antonias Lambrianu has ever known.
Life on the streets is hard and Antonius sets his sights on a
better future - where money is power, but danger is everywhere.
Antonias is determined he will emerge triumphant, but the stakes
are high. Everyone, it seems, is playing dangerous games ...
Antonias most of all. But who will be the ultimate winner?
Dangerous Games is the origin story of gangster Tony Lambrianu.
Please note, this is a re-release of Dangerous Games, previously
published by Gillian Godden.
"Best Easy Day Hikes Charlottes "includes concise descriptions of
the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes.
The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and
guaranteed to please.
The first volume -Sheading of Glenfaba- embraces the parishes of
Kirk Patrick and Kirk German, and the town of Peel on the western
side of the island. The material appears in alphabetic form, with
discussion of any problems of interpretation, and a listing of the
elemets making up the names. Field names are given under their
respective farms."
This is an important document in the history of Japanese-American
relations. In 2002, President Bush spoke of the great Japanese
scholar and statesman Inazo Nitobe, who envisioned a future of
friendship between the two nations. This book is one of the means
by which Nitobe sought to bridge the Pacific. Writing before World
War I, he presents a detailed account of Japan and the Japanese in
terms easily understandable to western readers, emphasising points
of similarity rather than difference, often citing the work of
western historians and philosophers in order to explain Japanese
practices, always searching for common aims and goals. He deals
with the effect of the past on the present, national
characteristics, religious beliefs, morals and moral ideals,
education, economic conditions, Japan as coloniser, relations
between the United States and Japan, and AmericaaEURO (TM)s
influence in the Far East, concluding with the hope that wherever
else war may break out, lasting peace would reign over the Pacific.
In this he was disappointed, but the fact that Nitobe is cited
today as the architect of Japanese-American friendship makes this
volume essential reading for the historian.
Day Walks in Somerset features 20 routes between 7 and 15 miles
(11km and 24km) in length, spread across the county of Somerset,
including the Exmoor National Park. Researched and written by
experienced and local authors Jen and Sim Benson, the walks range
from gentle rambles to more challenging day walks, all through
interesting and varied landscapes. Split into five sections –
Exmoor; Quantock Hills & Blackdown Hills; Somerset Levels;
Mendip Hills; and Bath & North East Somerset – this guidebook
explores the best that Somerset has to offer. Together with
stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000
maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation
information, and refreshment stops and local information.
The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone
who owns or ‘would die for’ a camper van. In this book Martin
Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert, presenter of BBC2’s ‘One
Man and His Campervan’ and author of the popular Take the Slow
Road series, dives headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and
camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life,
including: - Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE)
- Cooking and eating in your camper (EAT) - Sleeping in your camper
(SLEEP) - Keeping you and your van going (REPEAT) This second
edition has been fully updated with new text and photographs
throughout, including an expanded section on environmentally
conscious camping, new text about accessible camper vanning, lots
of tasty new recipes, updated costs and figures and an expanded
list of the best UK campsites. Packed with stunning photography,
and oodles of vital, definitive and authoritative information, this
book is an essential buy for both dreamers and do-ers alike.
Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson includes concise descriptions and
detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in and around Tucson,
Arizona. Discover a region of diverse scenery and natural
splendors—including a beautiful cactus forest; the Sendero
Esperanza Trail, a classic example of the Sonoran Desert's lush
vegetation; and the famous Seven Falls, a series of seasonal
cascades in Bear Canyon.
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