A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. It is a constant source of surprise that Chinese people can speak of the habits and beliefs of all their millions of compatriots with such certainty that they are right - but generally they are. Thousands of years of cultural development have developed an enormous set of understandings that tend to be a total mystery to outsiders. This book lifts the veil, and helps you make the most of your time in China or Hong Kong. View More...
A thorough pictorial introduction to the ancient cities of Budapest, it"s d iverse culture and history is presented here in over 250 color photographs with captions. View More...
Stand at the outskirts of a Tuscan village and gaze across one of the most extraordinarily rich and varied landscapes in Europe. There are vineyards p roducing the finest wine, and miles of wild mountain scenery; almost any vi ew will take in other villages, clustering around the upper reaches of some hill or the russet roofs of a fortified town deep in a valley. Tuscany has its grand citiesâ??Florence and Sienaâ??but their distinctive elegance is found on a more intimate scale in numerous small towns and villages. There is a richness in these small places, of architecture and artistic lif e, ... View More...
National Geographic Traveler, February 2000 1994 Edition. These handsome, well-edited books from a Hong Kong-based publisher cover places few other guidebooks go.... The writers are particularly well-chosen....Odyssey fans tend to be adventurous travelers with a literary bent. If you're lucky enough to find an Odyssey Guide to where you're going, grab it. View More...
A Travel Agent's Guide to Selling Adventure Travel is filled with tips, too ls, techniques and ideas to help travel agents and independent travel selle rs build a profitable adventure travel niche. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. This is the first book solely devoted to the spirituality of the Hawaiian people and how taboos, superstitions and magical practices permeated and defined every aspect of their lives. With a historical and sociological perspective, it examines in detail their beliefs: the structure of their society; the names and ways of the deities; the practice of deifying ancestral spirits; the importance of dance, colors, water, stone and plants; and the concept o... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
Thinking about moving to Mexico? This is the best book for in-depth answers to your concerns about what it costs to live in Mexico, the realities of h ealth care, and your personal safety. You get not only the laws and technic alities but the ways expatriates handle the bureaucracy and inconsistencies , rules often applied differently from one official to the next, one day to another. You'll learn about all 31 states and the Federal District (Mexico City) and how to find the best part of Mexico for you, whether you've got to have a beach, you love big cities, you must have cultural activities,... View More...
Acquaints prospective travelers to Scotland with the country's history thro ugh pictures, character sketches, and overviews of the reigns of monarchs a nd illustrations of objects connected with various historical periods. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. From rugged volcanic mountain landscapes, down through rich farmlands, to dazzlingly white sand beaches, and finally onto stunning submarine coral reefs, the Philippines archipelago has a fantastic range of beautiful places. Covering Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan, Mindoro and the Visayas, Nigel Hicks presents his personal pick of the best of both the natural and the cultural landscapes, illustrating the superlative sights with his vibrant photography.With... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Text: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. The countryside is the place where Chinese people have been living for generation after generation. China has a vast territory and long history with great difference in natural conditions among different areas of the country. The natural resources and cultural content of the villages are very rich. The beautiful natural scenery of the Chinese countryside, the ancient village buildings, the authentic folk customs, the longstanding farming culture, the ... View More...
A tight clean softcover, no markings throughout, NOT an ex-lib edition. The Rotorua experience is unique. Where else in New Zealand can you wander among bubbling mud pools, or explore some of the twenty or so lakes of this active volcanic region, and then enjoy performances of traditional Maori songs and dances. Among the many locations featured in this 32-page regional pictorial are Waiotapu, Waimangu, Lake Tarawera, Hell's Gate, Rainbow Springs, Ohinemutu, Whakarewarewa and of course Lake Rotorua itself. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. The charms of China, to many foreigners, lie in its rich traditional cultures, ethnic customs, and how they are merged into the modernization process. In consideration of its rich history, city planners have to ensure that the traditional and ancient elements of the city will not be eroded. As a result, the environment and the layout of the city frequently embody both the modern and the ancient elements. A number of cities, such as Lhasa, Lijiang and ... View More...
