Первый отечественный непереводной путеводитель по Лондону, написанный русскими авторами для русского читателя.
В трех основных разделах путеводителя собрана необходимая информация для путешественника.
Тщательно проверенная практическая информация помогает найти ответы на все вопросы о поездке - начиная с того, когда стоит ехать, где жить и сколько взять с собой денег, и заканчивая тем, как разобраться в меню ресторана и где найти дежурную аптеку.

The Smokies, for the purposes of this book, encompass an area that runs from the Virginia state line, straddling the Tennessee/ North Carolina border, all the way down into northern Georgia. Along the way they embrace the great Nantahala, Pisgah, Cherokee
and Chattahoochee national forests – four vast outdoor tracts of wilderness.The Smoky Mountains represent one of the last real opportunities for great adventure in the southeastern United States.

Pressure on national and local governments to rapidly develop their tourism potential to meet demand and produce benefits, makes it more essential than ever to plan carefully and consider the human and environmental impacts of tourism development. That is why, as Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, I am pleased to see the serious analysis of the problems and prospects of the tourism sector as presented in this third edition.

Facing the Wild is the first serious empirical examination of why people seek out animals in their natural environment, what the desire for this experience tells us about the meanings of animals, nature, authenticity and wilderness in contemporary industrialized societies and whether visitors change their environmental perspectives and behaviour, as the custodians of parks would like them to. The book explores the contradictions and ambivalence that so many people experience in the presence of ‘wild nature’--in loving it we may diminish it and in the act of wanting to see it we may destroy it. Ultimately the book makes a case for ‘respectful stewardship’ of a ‘hybrid nature’ and provides insight for both practitioners and ecotourists alike.

Tourism is the world's largest industry and environmentally sustainable tourism or "ecotourism" has become a major area of interest for governments, the private sector and international lending institutions. It is regarded as a way of allowing economic development whilst protecting against environmental degradation, especially in those countries with fragile ecosystems. However, this may not be the reality. Rosaleen Duffy presents the first critical analysis of "ecotourism"; does it deliver real environmental benefits or is it just a marketing opportunity – "green greed"? By the extensive use of case study and interview material, she shows how ecotourism can work to support conservation and local economies given the right political context and regulation.

Возможно, это самый человечный город на свете, устроенный по мерке пешехода, на уровне глаз. Первый символ Барселоны — променад Рамбла, великий уличный театр, где все: музыканты, лотки с цветами, птичий рынок, проститутки, карманники, полицейские, предсказатели судьбы — лишь пестрый задник для основного действа, героем которого может стать каждый. Достаточно шагнуть на тротуар — глядя прямо перед собой, в лицо встречному.

Welcome to China: vast, ambitious, proud, and transforming like never before. Speed down alleyways on your Beijing bicycle, slurp steaming noodles in the shadow of a Shanghai skyscraper and wake up spellbound to the desertscapes of Xinjiang. Whether you seek the Terracotta Warriors of ancient Xi'an or a few moments with the pandas of Chengdu, this bestselling guidebook will take you through the heart of China.

Covering Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Southern Labrador and Cape Breton Island, this travel guide to the Atlantic Provinces is the most comprehensive on the market. It takes in everything, from the Fundy Coast and the Acadian Peninsula to the fjords of Gros Morne and Lord Baltimore's Lost Colony. Hiking, trout and salmon fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, cycling, kayaking, exploring, puffin spotting - discover all these adventures and more in a world of pristine waters, rugged slopes, breathtaking seascapes, sophisticated cities, historic towns and remote wilderness areas. The book also offers details on the local wildlife, including moose, caribou, bears, seals and whales. Complete restaurant and hotel information. Photos and maps. Fully indexed. Color photos.

Frommer's Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks includes all the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice that you need to have the perfect park vacation…in an easy-to-carry size -- and at an unbeatable price:

* The best strategies for seeing these spectacular parks—and the lowdown on equally stunning (and less crowded!) natural wonders nearby.
* Great places to stay: cozy park lodges, family-friendly gateway motels, and the best campgrounds.
* The best hikes, from meandering garden paths to thrilling canyon trails—plus cross-country ski treks, mountain bike and horseback tours, and more.
* Where to eat and where to stock up on supplies, both in the parks and in gateway towns.
* Detailed, accurate regional, park, and trail maps—plus a fully illustrated nature guide!

Tom Walsh had a lot to learn about life. He liked travelling, and he was in no hurry. He liked meeting people, anyone and everyone. He liked the two American girls on the train. They were nice and very friendly. They knew a lot of places. Tom thought they were fun. Tom certainly had a lot to learn about life. This is a collection of short stories about adventures on trains. Strange, wonderful, and frightening things can happen on trains - and all of them happen here.

Tourism everywhere is vulnerable to changes in public perception. When news about an earthquake, a violent conflict or a contagious disease in a distant location hits the television, tourists cancel holidays. The September 11, 2001, terrorist attack against the United States impacted on airlines and tourist destinations worldwide, as did subsequent attacks on tourists. These events highlight the importance or destination crisis management for the global tourism industry. Experienced tourism marketer and trainer, David Beirman, has created a guide to crisis management for tourism operators and offices. He provides detailed case studies of different types of crises from around the world, with analyses of the strengths and weaknesses of the approach taken by tourism managers. This is an invaluable reference for tourism managers anywhere in the world, and a useful resource for tourism students.

A spectacular and informative guide to the dangerous and adventurous life of piracy, privateering, and buccaneering, in a new paperback edition
Expert sailors and ferocious fighters, pirates grew rich by hijacking cargoes or enslaving crew. Known also as corsairs, picaroons, buccaneers and freebooters, all were robbers and many were murderers. Yet their recklessness has inspired countless stories, songs and plays - today, it's hard to separate pirate fact from fiction.
Intricate models bring to life the slave galleys of the Baarbary corsairs, the great Spanish treasure ships, and the sturdy merchantmen who carried cargoes from the East Indies. Discover how privateers got royal permssion to rob foreign vessels. See how pirates lived, at sea, on land. Learn about the grisly death that awaited those who were caught and tried for their crimes.
Pirate is an exciting introduction to the world of sea-thieves - their origins, adventures and evil deeds.

A spectacular and informative new guide to the fascinating story of Ancient Egypt in a revised paperback edition
A superb collection of specially commissioned photographs presents a detailed look at life in Ancient Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewellery from the royal palaces, the book shows how Egyptian nobles lived. We learn how the Egyptians prepared for the afterlife, and see their mummies. The book also looks at the lives, rituals, and hieroglyphic writing of the priests and scribes, and photographs of food, clothes, weapons, and even toys reveal how ordinary Egyptians lived. Produced in association with the British Museum, London, Ancient Egypt is a unique and compelling introduction to a remarkable civilization.

See what life was really like for people living inside a medieval castle's mighty battlements, in this revised paperback edition. Medieval castles were incredible feats of construction designed for military efficiency. This book tells the story of how they were built and the unique features incorporated into them for added defence. A castle was more than a building to attack and defend. It was a whole community, designed to be self-sufficient in times of siege. As well as the lord and lady, we see into the lives of other castle residents, including the squires training for knighthood, the jesters who entertained at banquets, and the many others involved in daily chores such as cooking, repairing masonry and woodwork, and making clothes.