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Taylor & Francis The Making of Heritage
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Cambridge University Press Voyages in Print
Book SynopsisAmerican colonial voyage narratives evolved almost from the outset as a genre concerned with recuperating failure - as noble, strategic, even as a form of success. Reception of these texts since the Victorian era has often accepted their claims of heroism; this study argues for a more complicated, less glorious history.Trade Review"Mary C. Fuller has written a wonderful account of the early English Voyages....We who are interested to read and write those other histories have in Fuller's book a model combination of historical insight, thorough research, lively writing, and good ideas about the function of the aesthetic and the rhetorical in the psychodramas of nation-building." Mary Baine Campbell, American Historical Review"Mary Fuller's book is an invigorating addition to the current discussion of travel writing and its relationship to colonial theory which has captivated the critical community of late. What is so refreshing about Fuller's argument is her focus on 'demystifying the early history of English America as glorious expansion....Fuller's book has many strengths to recommend it....Fuller's welcome book points the way toward as yet unexplored territory that will undoubtedly be probed by critics well into the twenty first century-critics who like the the travelers Fuller profiles, will be in pursuit of textual gold for themselves." Lora Edmister Geriguis, JOurnal of English and Germanic Philology"The great virtue of the book is...that it provides yet further demonstration of the extent to which literary scholars have made their own the entire subject of English overseas exploration which was studied by successive generations of historians ranging from Froude and Seeley in the ninteenth to A.L. Rowse in the present century, but which is now ignored by most practitioners of the history of early modern Britain." Nicholas Canny, Sixteenth Century JournalTable of ContentsList of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Early ventures: writing under the Gilbert and Ralegh patents; 2. Ralegh's discoveries: the two voyages to Guiana; 3. Mastering words: the Jamestown colonists and John Smith; 4. The 'great prose epic': Hakluyt's Voyages; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
£35.14
Cambridge University Press An Historical Geography of France 21 Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography Series Number 21
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Cambridge University Press Brazil A New Regional Power in the World Economy Geography of the WorldEconomy
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Cambridge University Press Voyages in Print English Narratives of Travel to America 15761624 Cambridge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture Series Number 7
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Dictionary of Australian Places
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Cambridge University Press The Cartographic Eye
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Cambridge University Press The Cartographic Eye
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shadow of the Silk Road
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Strange Stones
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Paris at the End of the World The City of Light
Book SynopsisA preeminent writer on Paris, John Baxter brilliantly brings to life one of the most dramatic and fascinating periods in the city’s history.From 1914 through 1918 the terrifying sounds of World War I could be heard from inside the French capital.Trade Review"A lively Parisian narrative. ... Engaging." -- New York Times Book Review "Well-researched and entertaining. ... The content is compelling and the writing vivid. ... Baxter's anecdotes and observations are consistently enlightening." -- Washington Post "Lively and characterful. ... Shows the panache the French brought to their 'improvised' war." -- Liesl Schillinger in the New York Times (9 Books That Would Make Great Gifts) "An intimate memoir of his grandfather's experiences of that war. ... All this is done with Baxter's inimitable lightness of touch and conversational style, which often belies the profound knowledge he has of his adoptive city." -- Anton Gill, author of A Dance Between the Flames: Berlin Between the Wars and An Honourable Defeat: A History of German Resistance to Hitler, 1933-1945 "An enjoyable, swift read ... as fun as a work of historical fiction." -- Kirkus Reviews "Captivating... In the series of vignettes and anecdotes that make up this elegant and sophisticated book, Baxter reveals an encyclopaedic knowledge of the City of Light." -- Sydney Morning Herald "Engaging. ... An entertaining story of wartime Paris, and of Baxter's search to find his heritage within it." -- The Australian "The most original and unexpectedly beguiling account of the Great War I have ever read. John Baxter is one of the master storytellers of our age ... A revelation, an adventure, a joy to read." -- Kevin Jackson, author of Constellation of Genius:1922: Modernism Year One.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc City Squares Eighteen Writers on the Spirit and
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Catie Marron has done a splendid job of bringing together some of the smartest voices to reflect on some of the most beautiful or important or intriguing public spaces in the world. The result is itself magical." -- Fareed Zakaria, In Defense of A Liberal Education "A charming and informative guide to the architecture, history, politics, and culture of landmark square... City squares are vital spaces throughout much of the globe... Beautiful photos follow each essay." -- Chicago Tribune "Smartly divided into thematic sections: culture, geopolitics, and history...[and] beautifully illustrated." -- Wall Street Journal "Kaleidoscopic...A lively and stylishly illustrated collection, it's perfect for dipping into on a bench in Union Square, or with an aperitivo in the Campo de'Fiori." -- Financial Times "City Squares is a beautiful and haunting collection of essays by some of the finest writers of today. Each chapter is a jewel in itself. Taken together, however, these essays demonstrate the endurance of the human spirit in the spaces and squares of public life." -- Dr. Amanda Foreman, historian and author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and A World on Fire "Savor many of the world's most important writers on many of the world's most important places-city squares that incubate and animate democracy, culture and the human spirit. I love learning about how the personal stories of writers I admire intersect with history and urban life." -- Jonathan Alter, journalist and New York Times bestselling author "The essays and their accompanying photography interact with one another, constructing a cross-cultural narrative of diverse societal interaction and activism." -- Publishers Weekly "A corrective to travel writing's tendency to obsess over wilderness and mountains, this collection of essays zooms in on the squares at the heart of the world's cities." -- Financial Times Summer Books "[A] brilliant anthology of essays celebrating the city square...which travelers invariably find indispensable as starting, ending, or gathering points." -- National Geographic "The contributions...are thoughtful and sometimes even surprising... A worthy celebration of the 'one essential urban space'... Dozens of images make a grand testimonial to how people live their lives in public spaces." -- Kirkus Reviews "City Squares packs an anthropological punch... The book isn't just a chronicle of the formation of urban identity; it speaks to the evolution of the modern human." -- Surface Magazine "Demonstrates the potential of public space to influence both personal lives and social conditions... These 18 essays remind us that we bring ourselves to fill the empty spaces." -- PopMatters.com "I found myself with city-break wanderlust after dipping into this absorbing and visually striking anthology...[of] stellar writers... There are arresting photographs throughout." -- The Bookseller (Editor's Choice) "Catie Marron's City Squares is a revelation. It takes you on an incredible journey across the world's greatest cities and their squares through the eyes of the best writers and thinkers. With every turn of the page, you will learn something new." -- Richard Florida, nationally bestselling author of The Rise of the Creative Class and Global Research Professor at New York University "Recommended for those with an interest in how urban spaces intersect with culture, history, and politics, and for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of these famous locations." -- Library Journal "Highly intelligent." -- Introspective Magazine
£23.75
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pasta Pane Vino
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Chesapeake Requiem
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Essentials of World Regional Geography
Book SynopsisEssentials of World Regional Geography, 3e gives readers an approach that combines fundamental geographical elements, internal regional diversity, and contemporary issues. This approach allows serious discussion of cultural and environmental issues, as well as political and economic issues. White Essentials of World Regional Geography, 3e encourages students to consider what it means to be part of a global community and to develop their geographical understandings of world events. Essentials of World Regional Geography has chapter openings with a physical features map of the region, which includes short accounts of people or events to provide a personal flavor of the region, an outline of the chapter contents, and a short section placing the region in its wider global context. Each regional chapter is consistently organized by three sections. The first section summarizes the distinctive physical and human geographies of the region; the second section exploresTable of Contents1 Essentials of World Regional Geography2 Europe3 Russia and Neighboring Countries4 East Asia5 Southeast Asia6 South Asia7 Northern Africa and Southwestern Asia8 Sub-Saharan Africa9 Australia, Oceania and Antarctica10 Latin America11 North America
£182.39
Penguin Publishing Group Birds Beasts and Relatives
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Penguin Putnam Inc Travels with Epicurus
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£13.60
Penguin Putnam Inc In Paris 20 Women on Life in the City of Light
Book SynopsisIf the Internet could create its version of the perfect girl, Jeanne Damas would probably be her. . . . She's nailed that French girl je ne sais quoi. --VogueA window on the world's most stylish city, with more than 100 full-color photos and profiles of 20 diverse and inspiring Parisian women, by the coolest, most beautiful French girl in France (GQ) and a former editor in chief of French ElleWe've always been crazy in love with this city. . . . We love its arrogance, its clumsiness, its simplicity. And especially the women who live here.Two quintessential Parisian women--model and fashion designer Jeanne Damas and journalist Lauren Bastide--shine a spotlight on twenty real-life women of Paris, dispelling the myth that there's only one type of Parisian woman and introducing us to the city that real Parisiennes live in. They're booksellers, singers, writers, activists, and antique dealers; they live in small studios, spac
£24.00
University of Chicago Press Russian Refuge Religion Migration and Settlement
Book SynopsisAn account of the Russian immigrant experience in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and British Columbia over the last 200 years. The book focuses on six Christian groups to study the role of religion in their decisions to emigrate and in their adjustment to American culture.
£76.00
The University of Chicago Press Raptor A Journey Through Birds
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The University of Chicago Press Seductive Journey American Tourists in France
Book SynopsisFor centuries the pleasures of France have been legendary, casting a magic spell on innumerable travellers. This text explains why so many Americans have visited France and tells in detail what they did when they got there.
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The University of Chicago Press After a California Earthquake Attitude and
Book SynopsisShortly before the Loma Prieta earthquake devastated areas of Northern California in 1989, Risa Palm and her associates had surveyed 2,500 homeowners in the area about their perception of risk from earthquakes. After the quake they surveyed the homeowners again and found that their perception of risk had increased but that most respondents were fatalistic and continued to ignore self-protective measures; those who personally experienced damage were more likely to buy insurance. A rare opportunity to analyze behavior change directly before and after a natural disaster, this survey has implications for policy makers, insurance officials, and those concerned with risk management.
£999.99
Firefly Books The World Atlas of Tea
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Top 10 Rio de Janeiro
Book SynopsisFamous around the globe for its riotous Carnaval, Rio de Janeiro offers visitors everything from beautiful beaches and natural wonders, to fine Latin art and spectacular samba shows.Make the most of your trip to this incredible city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Rio de Janeiro has to offer and ensuring that you don''t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rio de Janeiro you will find: -Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe.-Top 10 lists of must-sees, including Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, and Jardim Botânico.-Rio de Janeiro''s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping.-Themed lists, including the best beaches, bars and
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MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin The Driftless Reader
Book SynopsisAncient glaciers passed by the Driftless Area and waterways vein its interior, forming an enchanting, enigmatic landscape of sharp ridgetops and deep valleys. The Driftless Reader gathers writings that highlight the unique natural and cultural history, landscape, and literature of this region that encompasses southwestern Wisconsin and adjacent Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.Trade ReviewA timely resource for anyone interested in the natural and cultural history of the Driftless Area. The varied texts create a kaleidoscopic portrait that shifts and reassembles with each new view that is offered."" - Beth Lynch,Luther College""As unique as the Driftless bioregion is, so are the writings, old and new, of our region. This land speaks clearly through these words to reflect our collective love of the Driftless, our common sense, our community spirit, and the unique characters we are."" - George Siemon, chief executive, Organic Valley/CROPP CooperativeTable of Contents List of Illustrations Credits Preface Acknowledgments Editors’ Note 1 Geologic Origins Getting to Black Earth (2013), Patricia Monaghan From Roadside Geology of Wisconsin (2004), Robert H. Dott Jr. and John W. Attig From Wisconsin’s Foundations (2004), Gwen M. Schultz From “Preliminary Paper on the Driftless Area of the Upper Mississippi Valley” (1885), T. C. Chamberlin and Rollin D. Salisbury From “The Pleistocene History of Northeastern Iowa” (1891), W J McGee Watch for Fallen Rock (2012), Katherine Mead 2 Ancient Peoples Wisconsin Mounds (1963), Edna Meudt From Twelve Millennia: Archaeology of the Upper Mississippi River Valley (2003), James L. Theler and Robert F. Boszhart From Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal (2001), Patty Loew From “Notes Respecting Certain Indian Mounds and Earthworks, in the Form of Animal Effigies, Chiefly in the Wisconsin Territory, U.S.” (1838), Richard C. Taylor From Buried Indians: Digging Up the Past in a Midwestern Town (2006), Laurie Hovell McMillin From Oneota Flow: The Upper Iowa River and Its People (2009), David S. Faldet Wisconsin’s Cave of Wonders (2003), E. Barrie Kavasch 3 Historical Ecologies Meditations (1931), Laura Sherry From “Notes on the Journey West” (1861), Henry David Thoreau From Caddie Woodlawn (1936), Carol Ryrie Brink From “An Ecological Survey of the Driftless Area of Illinois and Wisconsin” (1909), H. S. Pepoon From The Vegetation of Wisconsin (1959), John T. Curtis From “Reconstructing Vegetation Past: Pre-Euro-American Vegetation for the Midwest Driftless Area, USA” (2014), Monika E. Shea, Lisa A. Schulte, and Brian J. Palik Changes in Wildlife Over Time (2012), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Desoto Hills (1951), Cecile Houghton Stury 4 Native Voices Native Names on the Land The Story of Devil’s Lake (1930), Ulysses S. White Statement to U.S. Indian Commissioners at Prairie du Chien (1829), Hoowaneka/Huwanika (Little Elk) From Life of Black Hawk or Mà-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kià-Kiàk (1833), Black Hawk From A Canoe Voyage Up the Minnay Sotor (1847), George William Featherstonhaugh From “Narrative of Spoon Decorah” (1887), Spoon Decorah From Mountain Wolf Woman, Sister of Crashing Thunder (1961), Xehaciwi?ga (Mountain Wolf Woman) 5 Explorations La Crosse at Ninety Miles an Hour (1953), Richard Eberhart From Le Premier Voÿage qu’a Fait Le P. Marquette . . . [Of the First Voyage Made by Father Marquette . . . ] (1674), Jacques Marquette From The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike to Headwaters of the Mississippi River (1810), Zebulon Montgomery Pike From Narrative Journal of Travels through the Northwestern Regions of the United States (1821), Henry R. Schoolcraft Recess in the Bluffs near MacGregor (1863), John Muir From “Landscape and Home: Environmental Traditions in Wisconsin” (1990), William Cronon From Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses (2003), Robin Wall Kimmerer Old Man Fishing (1960), August Derleth 6 Early Economies Diggings (2011), Alice D’Alessio Life in the Diggings (1898), Henry E. Legler Public Land Sale (1847), James M. Goodhue From “Recollections of Antoine Grignon” (1914), Antoine Grignon From A Raft Pilot’s Log (1930), Walter A. Blair From History of the White Pine Industry in Minnesota (1949), Agnes M. Larson From Order Upon the Land (1976), Hildegard Binder Johnson Dreamers (1931), Laura Case Sherry 7 Settler Stories Sesquicentennial Song, for Wisconsin Statehood, 1848 (2008), Thomas R. Smith From Wau-Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest (1873), Juliette Kinzie Macaja Revels Camped at a Stream of Water (2013), Fabu From A Badger Boy in Blue (1862), Chauncey Cooke From The Kickapoo Valley: The Gem of Wisconsin (1896), Gertrude Frazier and Rose B. Poff “Every Time I Travel the Great River Road . . .” (1990), Pearl Swiggum Yanys (2010), Jacqueline West 8 Farming Lives Me and My Man (1931), Laura Sherry From Incidents of a Journey from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin Territory (1837), William Rudolph Smith From A Son of the Middle Border (1917), Hamlin Garland From Little House in the Big Woods (1932), Laura Ingalls Wilder From The Land Remembers: The Story of a Farm and Its People (1975), Ben Logan It Is Natural (2006), Lynne Burgess 9 Waterways The Pinery Boy (1926), Collected by Franz Rickaby From Life on the Mississippi (1883), Mark Twain From American Places (1981), Wallace Stegner Water Song (2013), Catherine Young From Crossing the Driftless: A Canoe Trip through a Midwestern Landscape (2015), Lynne Diebel War (1956), Joseph Langland 10 Conserving Lands From Wisconsin Sketches (1973), Robert E. Gard Coon Valley: An Adventure in Cooperative Conservation (1935), Aldo Leopold From Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography (1943), Frank Lloyd Wright Letter from the Old Order Amish Churches (1995) An Ecological Play on a Stage Known as Dunlap Hollow (1998), Stanley Temple From A Thousand Pieces of Paradise: Landscape and Property in the Kickapoo Valley (2005), Lynne Heasley Frac Sand Song (2013), Emmett J. Doyle 11 Communities in Transition Driftless Elegy (2013), Mark Wunderlich “Richland Center, the Cradle of Su¤rage in Wisconsin: How Earliest Enthusiasts Led Sisters” (1924), Mary Elizabeth Hussong From The Driftless Zone; or, A Novel Concerning the Selective Outmigration from Small Cities (1997), Rick Harsch From Driftless (2008), David Rhodes Postville: Iowa’s Entry into the Post-Modern (2009), Robert Wolf Things I Love About Where I Am (2012), Kathe Davis 287 12 Futures Broken Gates (2012), Ken McCullough From Way Station (1963), Clifford D. Simak From Going Driftless: Life Lessons from the Heartland for Unraveling Times (2015), Stephen Lyons From Jerusalem Creek: Journeys into Driftless Country (2002), Ted Leeson From The Driftless Land: Spirit of Place in the Upper Mississippi Valley (2010), Kevin Koch Sources and Further Readings Index
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Time Inc. Books Sunset Eating Up the West Coast
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WW Norton & Co Gumbo Life Tales from the Roux Bayou
Book SynopsisA sprightly, deeply personal narrative about how gumbo—for 250 years a Cajun and Creole secret—has become one of the world’s most beloved dishes.Trade Review"When Ken Wells was editor at the Wall Street Journal, he glanced round the newsroom and observed: ‘I’m the only one in here who knows how to skin a squirrel.’ There’s no recipe for squirrel gumbo in this mouthwatering culinary memoir, but there is a vivid account of Wells’ languid bayou childhood and the history and personalities who seasoned it. There could be no better guide to this unique American subculture than Bonnie’s boy from Bayou Black." -- Geraldine Brooks, author of March and People of the Book"Ken Wells was to the gumbo born. Enhancing that felicitous beginning, he has traveled the Gumbo Belt researching, recording, and—most importantly—savoring the myriad interpretations of the iconic Louisiana soup. He even has recipes, including two of my favorites. (I’m not telling which ones!) Like a dense, flavorful gumbo filled with tastes of the region, this is a book to savor." -- Jessica Harris, author of High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America"Ken Wells knows gumbo, and from whence it comes. And gumbo, and its sources, are profoundly tasty things to know." -- Roy Blount Jr., author of Save Room for Pie"A piquant history of gumbo… This is required reading for gumbo aficionados and addicts, and those who aspire to be." -- Publishers Weekly"Affectionate portrait of that favorite Cajun comfort food and the tradition from which it came. . . . [A] gently spun tale with a few recipes that foodies will want to test immediately. A tasty treat." -- Kirkus Reviews"Wells has meticulously traced [gumbo’s] influences, and he has visited a host of eateries to find every sort of variation on gumbo, from the most high-toned French Quarter restaurants to the celebrated historic precincts of Leah Chase’s iconic diner. . . . Anyone fondly recalling gumbo in its myriad guises will find plenty to savor here." -- Booklist
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WW Norton & Co A Portrait of Vietnam
Book SynopsisAfter a long period of isolation, Vietnam has begun to open its doors to the rest of the world. The nation has experienced an internal liberalization which created dramatic changes in economic, social and artistic spheres. This documentary study focuses on the daily lives of ordinary people.
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WW Norton & Co Northland A 4000Mile Journey Along Americas
Book Synopsis“Romantic, urgent, valuable and appealing as hell.” —Andrew McCarthy, New York Times Book ReviewTrade Review"Northland… [has] that touch of jump and sparkle that every good travelogue needs." -- Peter Lewis - Christian Science Monitor"Part adventure, some history, and a little bit Studs Terkel, filled with encounters with people as diverse as the landscape." -- Jon Foro - Amazon Book Review"Fox is an excellent guide, capturing the majesty of the Northland’s diverse geology, flora, weather and seasons." -- Peter Geye - Minneapolis Star Tribune"In a time when no borders should be ignored—when ICE and ice are indifferent to human lives—a travelogue like Fox’s, freighted with history and hope, blood and bone and snow, is all the more important." -- B. David Zarley, Paste magazine"Fox’s borderland journal offers a poignant reminder of the shared history of two nations and the contentious nature of the border line." -- Laurence A. Marschall - Natural History"Deeply researched [and] beautifully written.… [Fox is] a hell of a writer, and Northland paints a vivid portrait of the Canadian border." -- Tom Bie, Drake magazine"Fox is an amiable, entertaining guide to the past and present of this porous, rugged border with Canada.… [Northland is] an engaging travel memoir that highlights the lives of those who dwell on our northern edge." -- Bruce Jacobs - Shelf Awareness"[Fox is] adept at… capturing the natural beauty and ancient landscapes of the borderlands.… [His] travels uncover a secret: this largely ignored border is key to the U.S. economy… and it will loom large if and when America’s more easily accessible natural resources become depleted." -- Publishers Weekly"In this sweeping account of the northern boundary of the U.S., Fox… moves seamlessly between geologic and human time scales.… He narrates his own travels with keen observation, attuned to the special details that set each place apart, and speaks to fascinating people along the way who have shaped their lives, in one way or another, around the border.… Although this boundary line is, for the most part, invisible, Fox finds that it still leaves an indelible mark on the places and people it touches." -- Booklist"Richly populated with fascinating northlanders, Native Americans, and many border patrol agents, this is highly entertaining and informative travel literature." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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Cengage Learning, Inc Journals of Lewis and Clark American Heritage
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Penguin Putnam Inc Every Frenchman Has One
Book SynopsisBack in print for the first time in decades—and featuring a new interview with the author, in celebration of her centennial birthday—the delectable escapades of Hollywood legend Olivia de Havilland, who fell in love with a Frenchman—and then became a Parisian In 1953, Olivia de Havilland—already an Academy Award-winning actress for her roles in To Each His Own and The Heiress—became the heroine of her own real-life love affair. She married a Frenchman, moved to Paris, and planted her standard on the Left Bank of the River Seine. It has been fluttering on both Left and Right Banks with considerable joy and gaiety from that moment on. Still, her transition from Hollywood celebrity to parisienne was anything but easy. And in Every Frenchman Has One, her skirmishes with French customs, French maids, French salesladies, French holidays, French law, French doctors, and above all, theTrade ReviewNew York Times Bestseller“Delightfully witty... [de Havilland's] tone might be playful, but her talent was, and is, serious.”—Entertainment Weekly“Charming, cheeky fun...[with] plenty of nostalgic pleasure.”—Vogue.com“Sensational.”—Parade.com (13 Summer Reads That Are Must-Haves for the Beach)“I found myself supremely enchanted by Every Frenchman Has One....[L]ittle did I imagine that this tome inspired by her 1953 move to Paris following her marriage...would reveal such a marvelous reserve of mischievous wit and self-deprecating humor.... Like a delicious collection of bon bons waiting to be gobbled, juicy anecdotal material is mined from an array of inviting topics.... A charming book.”—Susan Wloszczyna, Buffalo News“An undiluted pleasure.”—Peter Tonguette, Columbus Dispatch“A light-hearted but also penetrating look at adjusting to French life…[with a] surprisingly vibrant sense of humor.” —Martin Rubin, Washington Times “Delightful.”—People“Disarmingly self-deprecating...[an] amusing outsider look at Paris.”—Huffington Post“An unending battle with law, custom, society, fashion… sales clerk and landlord… Who laughs last laughs best. She does and you along with her.”—New York Herald Tribune“A rib-tickler… excellent.”—New York Mirror “Lively and pleasant… wicked and roguish.”—Oakland Tribune “Nostalgic, provocative.”—New York Times“Miss de Havilland Tells All…”—Chicago Tribune “Her seven-year stint as Mme. Pierre Galante, a sharp-eyed Franco-U.S. housewife and what she found out about French husbands… a happy Jean Kerr-ish account… a funny one…”—Life
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry
Book SynopsisThis is the first text that has been developed specifically to examine what revenue managers in the hospitality industry must know and do to be successful. Numerous cases and practical examples are used to illustrate revenue management concepts.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments xv Part I : Revenue Management Principles 1 Chapter 1: Introduction to Revenue Management 2 Introduction 3 The Purpose of Business 5 The Purpose of Revenue Management 11 The Purpose and Design of This Book 12 Chapter 2: Strategic Pricing 35 What Is a Price? 36 The Importance of Price in the 4 Ps of the Marketing Mix 45 The Role of Supply and Demand in Pricing 49 The Role of Costs in Pricing 53 Implementing Strategic Pricing 61 Chapter 3: Value 68 The Role of Value in Pricing 69 The Relationship Between Quality and Price 75 The Relationship Between Service and Price 77 The Link Between Quality, Service, and Price 79 The Art and Science of Strategic Pricing 84 Chapter 4: Differential Pricing 91 Ten Principles of Managing Revenue 92 Differential Pricing 93 Limits to Differential Pricing 99 Applying Differential Pricing 103 Revenue Management or Revenue Optimization? 121 Chapter 5: The Revenue Manager’s Role 129 The Revenue Manager in the Hospitality Industry 130 Legal Aspects of Revenue Management 133 Ethical Aspects of Revenue Management 139 The Revenue Manager Position 147 The Revenue Management Team 156 Part II : Revenue Management For Hoteliers 163 Chapter 6: Forecasting Demand 164 The Importance of Demand Forecasting 165 Historical Data 167 Current Data 174 Future Data 185 Demand Forecasts and Strategic Pricing 193 Chapter 7: Inventory and Price Management 208 The Marketing Mix Revisited 209 Inventory Management 209 Characterizing Rooms for Optimum Inventory Management 212 Designing Unique Room Codes 215 Classifying Guests by Market Segment 216 Overbooking as an Inventory Management Strategy 227 Price Management 233 Stay Restrictions 249 Principles of Inventory and Price Management 251 Chapter 8: Distribution Channel Management 259 Managing Distribution Channels 260 Nonelectronic Distribution Channels 268 Electronic Distribution Channels 278 Principles of Distribution Channel Management 298 Chapter 9: Evaluation of Revenue Management Efforts in Lodging 306 The Lodging Revenue Paradox 307 STAR Reports 318 Competitive Set Analysis 325 Market Share Analysis 332 Additional Assessments 335 Common-Sense Revenue Optimization 340 Part III: Revenue Management For Foodservice Operators 349 Chapter 10: Revenue Management for Food and Beverage Services 350 Traditional Foodservice Pricing Methods 351 The Cost Against Cost-Based Foodservice Pricing 359 Applying Differential Pricing in Foodservices 364 Factors Affecting Value Perceptions in Foodservices 373 Chapter 11: Evaluation of Revenue Management Efforts in Food and Beverage Services 391 Food and Beverage Revenue Analysis 392 Examination of Revenue Sources 393 Measurement of Revenue Change 399 Evaluation of Revenue-Generating Efficiency 409 The Revenue Evaluation Process in Foodservices 420 Part IV: Revenue Management In Action 429 Chapter 12: Specialized Applications of Revenue Management 430 Characteristics of Organizations Applying Revenue Management 431 Service Industries Applying Revenue Optimization Strategies 440 Specialized Revenue Management Duties 441 Revenue Management and Destination Marketing 450 Chapter 13: Building Better Business 458 Keys to Building Better Business 459 Better Business Issues in Moderate to Strong Markets 472 Better Business Issues in Weak or Distressed Markets 480 Index 503
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Africas Geography
Book SynopsisAfrica's Geography presents a comprehensive exploration of the world's second largest and most culturally diverse continent. Author Benjamin Ofori-Amoah challenges common misconceptions and misrepresentations of Africa from a geographical perspective, harnessing the power of modern geographic mapping technology to explore this unique continent. This text provides thorough coverage of the historical, cultural, economic, and political forces that continue to shape Africa, applying geographic context to relevant past and contemporary issues. Coverage of economic development, climate and biogeography, transportation and communication, manufacturing and commerce, and mining and agriculture provides foundational knowledge of this vast and complex continent. Ideally suited for multiple areas of classroom study, this text offers an effective and flexible pedagogical framework. Coverage of the entirety of Africa enables students to develop a cohesive portrait of the continent as a whole and identify the dynamism of its nations, cultures, and economies. Engaging and accessible narrative strengthens comprehension, while examples of historical and contemporary events increase student interest. Innovative and unique, Africa's Geography is an essential resource for cross-disciplinary investigation of this fascinating part of the world.Table of ContentsPreface v Acknowledgments vii 1 This is Africa 1 Africa—The One Small Country Continent 2 Africa, the Uniform Region 2 Africa, the Epitome of Poverty, Backwardness, and the State of being a “Third World” 8 Do You See Lions and Cheetahs in the Streets and on the Way to School? 10 You Must Have Studied Outside Africa! 10 Ethnocentrism and the Role of Early European Visitors to Africa 11 The Nature of News and the Media 11 The Nature of Academic Research Enterprise 13 Nongovernmental Organizations and the Aid Industry 14 The Demonstration Effect of Past and Current Behavior of Vested Interest Groups in Africa 14 Postreading Assignment 16 Web Resources 16 References 17 2 From Empires in the Sand and Civilizations in the Jungle to Colonies and Freedom 18 The Origins of the African People 19 Evolution and Development of Early Cultures 20 Transformation through Agriculture, Metallurgy, and Expansion 21 North and East Africa 23 West Africa 27 Central and Southern Africa 32 North Africa and the Outside World 34 The Swahili Coast 36 The Trans-Saharan Trade 36 The Coming of (Western) Europeans and Early Colonies 38 The Slave Trades 39 Christian Missionaries, “Legitimate” Trade, and the Mapping of Africa 41 Colonial Africa 43 Reasons for the Independence Movement 50 The March to Independence 51 Summary 56 Postreading Assignment 57 References 57 3 The Struggle for a Better Standard of Living 59 Capitalist Ideology and Modernization Theories 60 Marxist or Socialist Ideology and Dependency Theories 61 The 1950s–1960s: From the Modernization Project to Mixed Development Strategies 63 The 1970s: From Mixed Development Experiments to Economic Insolvency 66 The 1980s: From Economic Insolvency to Structural Adjustment Programs 71 The 1990s: Poststructural Adjustment Era 73 Postreading Assignments 79 References 80 4 Geology, Relief, and Drainage Basins 82 The Precambrian Time (4.6 b to 570 m years ago) 82 The Paleozoic Era (570 m to 245 m years ago) 83 The Mesozoic Era (245 m to 66.4 m years ago) 84 The Cenozoic Era (About 66.4 m to the Most Recent) 84 The Coastal Plains 87 The Interior Plateaus and Highlands 88 River Basins 99 Lakes 108 Summary 112 Postreading Assignment 112 References 113 5 Climate, Biogeography, and Soils 115 Factors Affecting Africa’s Climate 116 Temperature and Rainfall Conditions 119 Climatic Types 121 Tropical Rain Forest 128 Warm Temperate (Mediterranean) Forest 129 Tropical Woodland 130 Dry or Sudan Savanna 130 Semi-Desert or Sahel 130 Desert 131 Temperate Grassland 131 Mountain Vegetation 131 Oxisols 132 Utisols 132 Alfisols 133 Aridisols 133 Vertisols 133 Other Soils 133 Nature’s Opportunities 134 Nature’s Challenges 135 Summary 143 Postreading Assignments 143 References 144 6 Population 146 Distribution by Density 147 Factors Affecting Population Distribution 150 Age and Sex Composition 153 Income, Education Attainment, and Life Expectancy at Birth 155 Population Growth 158 Population Growth (Natural Increase) and Economic Development 174 Rapid Population Growth and Africa’s Economic Development 175 Migration and Development 176 Summary 178 Postreading Assignment 179 References 180 7 Unity in Diversity 184 Ethnocentrism 184 Christianity and Islam 185 Colonialism 185 Race and Ethnicity 187 Religions and Worldviews 191 Languages 200 Literature 203 Visual Art and Symbolism 205 Family and Kinship 211 Age, Sex, and Gender 214 Cuisines 217 Dress and Adornment 219 Social Relations and Lifestyle 220 Language and Development 222 Oral Literature and Corruption 222 Ethnicity and Conflicts 223 Religious Fundamentalism and Extremism 223 Summary 224 Postreading Assignments 225 References 225 8 Cities, Towns, and Villages 228 Evolution and Development of Africa’s Urban System 230 The Internal Structure of Africa’s Cities 241 Problems and Issues of Africa’s Postcolonial City 248 Evolution and Development of Rural Settlements 254 Internal Structure of Rural Settlements 255 Social Linkages and Interaction 256 Economic Linkages and Interactions 257 Political Linkages and Interactions 258 Summary 258 Postreading Assignments 259 References 259 9 Politics and Governance 263 Precolonial Africa 264 Colonial Africa 265 Postcolonial Africa 266 Boundary Disputes 280 The Land Question 281 Democratic Multiparty Elections 284 Civil Society, Citizen Representation, and Accountability 287 Rule of Law and Access to Justice 288 Neopatrimonialism, Venality, and Corruption 289 Civil Wars 291 Ethnic and Minority Issues 296 Women Issues 299 The Media and Press Freedom 299 The Problem of Local Government Reforms 300 Regional Groupings and Changing Geopolitics 301 Summary 303 Postreading Assignments 303 References 304 10 Transportation and Communication 308 Road Transportation 309 Water Transportation—Inland Waterways and Ocean Transportation 316 Rail Transportation 327 Air Transportation 333 Telecommunication in Precolonial and Colonial Periods 344 Postcolonial Developments 345 Summary 355 Postreading Assignment 355 References 356 11 Agriculture 358 Precolonial Africa 358 Colonial Africa 360 Postcolonial Africa 365 Crop Production Systems 374 Livestock Production Systems 389 Low Productivity 395 The Problem of Institutions and Markets 396 Disempowered Farmers and Communities 397 A Note on Food Insecurity 398 Policy Options 398 Postreading Assignment 401 References 402 12 Fisheries and Forestry 405 Classification of Fisheries, Fishing Vessels and Methods, and Fisheries Data 406 Evolution and Development of African Fisheries 408 Fisheries Production 415 Problems and Issues in Fisheries 425 Summary 427 Evolution and Development of African Forestry 428 Production of Forest Products 438 Problems and Issues in Africa’s Forestry 442 Summary 445 Postreading Assignment 446 References 446 13 Mineral and Energy Production 449 Evolution and Development of Mineral Production in Africa 451 Mineral Production Operations 459 The Evolution and Development of Energy Production in Africa 471 Distribution of Major Energy Resources and Production 475 Problems and Issues in Mineral and Energy Production 482 Physical and Human Impact of Mineral and Energy Production 482 Mineral Production, Conflict, and Development 484 Summary 487 Postreading Assignment 488 References 488 14 Manufacturing Activities 490 Precolonial Africa 491 Colonial Africa 491 Postcolonial Africa 492 Manufacturing Production Systems (MPS) of Africa 497 Major Manufacturing Industries 499 Problems and Prospects of Industrialization 528 Summary 531 Postreading Assignments 533 References 533 15 Trade and Tourism 535 Evolution and Development of Trade in Africa 535 Types and Organization of Trading Activities 545 Africa’s Trade Issues 556 The Evolution and Development of Tourism in Africa 561 Africa’s Tourist Trade 566 Tourism and Economic Development of Africa 575 Postreading Assignments 577 References 578 16 Education and Health Care 581 Evolution and Development of Education in Africa 582 Africa’s Education System 591 Problems and Issues in Africa’s Education System 601 Summary 604 Evolution and Development of Africa’s Health-Care Systems 605 Disease Ecology, Morbidity, and Mortality in Africa 613 Africa’s Health-Care Delivery System 623 Problems and Issues in Africa’s Health-Care System 629 Summary 638 Postreading Assignment 639 References 639 Index 643
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