Specialty Travel

The Great Untold Story of EverestSherpas are part of our everyday parlance, yet we know so little of their world beyond their depiction as climbing wonders. In Touching My Father's Soul, Jamling Tenzing Norgay gives us an insider's view of the Sherpa world as he tells a story of Everest unlike any t... More

Essential information from a manager's perspective--revised for today's industry Within any hospitality business, the purchasing function underlies every aspect of the operation. Even if they are not purchasing agents, hospitality managers must have a firm grasp of purchasing principles in order to ... More

A reporter for www.localhikes.com selects Southern California hikes to delight dogs (and owners), many accessible from urban areas. A Trail Finder chart indicates which hikes include water, swimming, or shade, which are "good for senior dogs" or "best for fit dogs." 70 photos. 61 topo maps.... More

This new volume covers the entire continent, including Madagascar. Numerous handy maps and practical visa plus border crossing information offer a range of transportation options from flight to foot. Also includes valuable health, safety, and language tips.... More

These readers have been graded for six continuous years of English teaching. The simplified writing is based on principles of structural control and vocabulary grading adopted in up-to-date courses in India. Each book carries a grading number to indicate the level at which it is suitable for teachin... More

Following the route taken by British explorer Ivan Champion in 1927, and amid breathtaking landscapes and wildlife, Salak traveled across this remote Pacific island-often called the last frontier of adventure travel-by dugout canoe and on foot. Along the way, she stayed in a village where cannibals ... More

-- covers the wildlife of Belize, Costa Rica and Panama-- the only wildlife travel guide to the region-- hundreds of colour photos highlight the region's rich variety of mammals, birds and reptiles-- the region's world-class birdwatching is covered for experts and beginners... More

Top Treks of the World is a beautifully illustrated, inspirational guide to the best long walks in the world. It uses wonderful mountain and wilderness photography to cover 29 of the best treks in the world, each piece written by an expert on the route. A trek is a walk that takes people away from c... More

Guides the budget traveller along the popular Istanbul to Cairo route, covering the Middle East's most fascinating and accessible countries -- Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and Egypt.-- up-to-date information on border crossings, visa formalities and transpo... More

Sustainable Tourism brings to the fore issues concerning environmental awareness and sustainability talong with their impact on tourism industr worldwide. Through case studies the book makes elaborate presentation on sustainability in tourism concerning PAN parks, Mekong tourism, coastal tourism in ... More

Written by a safari expert and member of the Southern Africa Tourism advisory board, this primer is jam-packed with tips on evaluating the best safari, including information on deciding between an independent safari and a guided tour, facts about the different types of game lodges, and more.Each boo... More

In a startling look at the classic "Annapurna" -- the most famous book about mountaineering -- David Roberts discloses what really happened on the legendary expedition to the Himalayan peak.In June 1950, a team of mountaineers was the first to conquer an 8,000-meter peak. Maurice Herzog, the leader ... More

Travel-tested tips from an experienced team of 11 intrepid authors give extensive coverage of national parks, adventure travel, and outdoor activities. of color photos. 90 maps.... More

-- covers both classic and lesser-known routes including all the Great Walks, with complete access details for trails-- accurate two-colour contour maps-- illustrated wildlife section on New Zealand's unique plants and animals-- tips for anglers and a guide to the best walks for fishing... More