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Hong Kong & Macau Travel Adventuresby Simon Foster
Hunter Publishing 2009; US$ 6.99Fly into Hong Kong and spend a few days discovering its diverse attractions from shopping in bustling Kowloon to hiking along one of the islands' well-marked lush trails. Eat dim sum downtown and head up Victoria Peak for an after-dinner drink to remember. Take a boat or a train to Guangzhou and sample yet more Cantonese delights, along with some fine colonial architecture, maybe stopping off in modern Shenzhen for a peek at the new China. From Guangzhou, take a bus, train or flight to Guilin and spend a day visiting its mountainous and man-made attractions. The following morning take a boat along the Li River to Yangshuo, where you can spend the next few days hiking and cycling through the famed idyllic limestone scenery. Head back... more...
Sustainable Tourism in Island Destinationsby Sonya Graci; Rachel Dodds
Earthscan 2010; US$ 39.95Many of the world's islands are dependent on tourism as their main source of income. It is therefore imperative that these destinations are managed for long-term viability. The natural appeal of a destination is typically one of its main tourism related assets, yet the natural environment is also the feature most directly threatened by potential overexploitation. Sustainable Tourism in Island Destinations builds on existing literature in the subject by providing innovative discussions and practical management structures through the use of the authors' various island project work. An original feature is the focus on islands which are part of larger nations, rather than just on island sovereign states. Through an illustrated case study... more...
Global Change and Challengeby Robert Bennett; Robert Estall
Routledge 1991; US$ 62.95Examines the crucial issues facing society in the 1990s and how geography can contribute to their understanding and management. more...
Heritage and Tourism in "The Global Village"by Peter Fowler; Priscilla Boniface
Routledge 1993; US$ 53.95International in scope, this book examines both succesful examples of heritage management as well as some failures. It provides the principles which should underpin all heritage developments designed to attract tourism on a major scale. more...
The Great American Wildernessby Larry H. Ludmer
Hunter Publishing 2000; US$ 15.00One of America's greatest treasures is the diverse beauty that nature has bestowed upon its landscape. From Acadia to Yellowstone, this book profiles the most scenic parks in the US. Candid evaluations tell you what you must see and what you can afford to miss. Driving routes within each park, plus walking tours and facilities offered. Illustrated with maps and photos. more...
Atlas of Changing South Africaby A.J. Christopher
Routledge 2000; US$ 67.95This book is a comprehensive introduction and detailed analysis of the spatial impact of apartheid in South Africa. The Atlas presents the policy and its impact in visual, spatial forms by including over 70 maps. more...
Tourism and Sustainable Community Developmentby Greg Richards; Derek Hall
Routledge 2000; US$ 218.00This collection of international case studies addresses the crucial issue of sustainable tourism development by asking what local communities can contribute to sustainable tourism, and what sustainability can offer communities in return. more...
Atlas of Medieval Europeby Angus Mackay; David Ditchburn
Routledge 1996; US$ 37.95An indispensable volume which brings the complex and colourful history of the Middle Ages to life, covering the Fall of the Roman Empire through to the beginnings of the Renaissance. Over 140 maps cover the broadest definition of Europe. more...
Atlas of Classical Historyby R. J. A. Talbert
Routledge 1985; US$ 41.95Over 135 maps of the Greek and Roman world show clearly the political affiliations of cities and states, trade routes, artistic, cultural and industrial centres colonisation, as well as the sites of major military events. more...
Tourists in Historic Townsby Aylin Orbasli
Spon Press 2000; US$ 100.95Examines the relationship of culture, heritage, conservation and tourism development in historic towns and urban centres, debating the impacts of tourism and the role tourism plays in conservation and urban continuity. more...