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David Myles Robinson was eight years old when he first got hooked on travel. Since then, he’s seen most of the world—all its continents plus, he laments, “far too many places where travel is now off-limits.”After a lifetime of visiting near and far, in heat and in cold, in comfort and in danger, Robinson has put it all together now in this unique collection of the varied travel adventures he’s found—and the lessons he’s learned from them. A Fellini-esque view of the Amazon, a Mercedes caravan to Istanbul, Jane Goodall's amazing chimps—just part of a travel trunk full of experiences guaranteed to keep you seesawing from “Boy, I'd love to do that" to “Sure glad it was him, not me.”In Conga Line on the Amazon, Robinson brings to his first travel book the same gift for intriguing narrative and sharp characterization that has won praise for his six highly successful novels. Some of his tales may be for the strong of heart, but they’re all for the reader with a yen to be entertained by one intrepid man’s adventures and misadventures exploring the strange and wonderful world we live in.
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Aus dem Englischen von Alice Jakubeit
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Marketing and management processes across industries can be very similar, but contexts vary where political intervention, public interest and local sustainability are involved. The rural business setting is especially intricate due to the assortment of different business opportunities, ranging from traditional agriculture, to tourism enterprise and even high-tech business. This important new textbook on the subject: - Examines key issues affecting rural enterprise and tourism - Explores the breadth of rural enterprise management and marketing across both developed and developing economies - Discusses strategies for business growth within a rural setting, such as knowledge development, proper planning and innovation - Uses a mix of case studies and theoretical content specifically selected to appeal to both student and practitioner readers Including pedagogical features and full colour throughout, this new textbook provides an engaging and thought-provoking resource for students and practitioners of tourism, rural business and related industries. ; Marketing and management processes are especially intricate for the rural business setting due to the assortment of different business opportunities. This important new textbook examines key issues, discusses strategies for growth and uses a mix of case studies and theoretical content across developed and developing countries. ; Introduction: (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson) Part 1: Management and marketing rural tourism and enterprise in developed economies 1: Rural enterprise business development: the developed world context (Peter Robinson & Alison Murray) 2: Selling to consumers (Sammy Li, Roya Rahimi & Nikolaos Stylos) 3: Sustainability, CSR and Ethics: Developed economies perspective (Caroline Wiscombe) 4: Community engagement and rural tourism enterprise (Peter Wiltshier) 5: Social enterprise and the rural landscape (Caroline Wiscombe, Liz Heyworth, Sandy Ryder, Lucy Maynard & Charles Dobson) Part 2: Management and marketing rural tourism and enterprise: developing world context 6: The rural business environment in developing economies (Solomon Olorunfemi Olubiyo & Ade Oriade) 7: Marketing and Communications and Rural Business in developing countries (Abiodun Elijah Obayelu & Nikolaos Stylos) 8: Consumers and Rural Tourism in developing Economies (Vivienne Saverimuttu and Maria Estela Varua) 9: Sustainability and Ethics in rural business and tourism in the Developing World (Weng Marc Lim and Sine Heitman) 10: Community engagement, rural institutions and rural tourism business in developing countries (Anahita Malek, Fabio Carbone & Asia Alder) Part 3: Strategies for rural business management and growth 11: Challenges and Strategies for rural business operations in developed and developing Economies (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson) 12: Developing and Growing Knowledge within rural tourism enterprises (Tony Greenwood and Jo Tate) 13: Collaborate to Innovate: Challenges and Strategies for rural business to innovate (Ainurul Rosli, Jane Chang and Maria L. Granados) 14: Strategies for rural business growth (Crispin Dale, Neil Robinson and Mike Evans) 15: Opportunities for growth: The rural tourism policy and planning perspective (Caroline Wiscombe and Steve Gelder) Conclusion: (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson)
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Universities have a key role to play in contributing to environmental development and combating climate change. The chapters within this volume detail the challenges faced by higher education institutions in considering environmental sustainability, and provide both a broad view of university engagement and a detailed examination of various projects. As part of this series in association with the Place and Social Capital and Learning (PASCAL) International Observatory, the three key PASCAL themes of place management, lifelong learning and the development of social capital are considered throughout the book. While universities have historically generated knowledge outside of specific local contexts, this book argues that it is particularly important for them to engage with the local community and to consider diverse perspectives and assets when looking at issues within an ecological context. The chapters in this volume provide new perspectives and frames of reference for transforming universities by engaging in the development of resilient communities. ;
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Some Honolulu lawyers called Pancho McMartin the best criminal defense attorney in the islands. He'd admit to being pretty damn good. But he was on a losing streak now―three guilty verdicts in a row―and his confidence was sinking fast. When one of his oldest friends, Giselle, was left comatose after surgery and her husband, Manny, pleaded with him to sue the doctors involved, Pancho couldn't find a way to avoid a new specialty: medical malpractice.But it wasn't long before the sudden death of one of the defendants―and a murder charge accusing Manny of being the killer―had Pancho back in the old familiar arena of fighting for his client's life, while at the same time seeking justice for the O.R. errors that had left Giselle in a permanent vegetative state.In Tropical Doubts, the third legal thriller from David Myles Robinson featuring colorful, fast-thinking Pancho McMartin, medical hijinks merge with murder as surprise twists build in this unpredictable courtroom drama.
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In "Vorsicht, die Herdmanns schon wieder" von Barbara Robinson sorgt die berüchtigte Herdmann-Bande erneut für turbulente Verwicklungen. Die sechs Herdmann-Geschwister sind bekannt dafür, die schlimmsten Kinder aller Zeiten zu sein. Dieses Mal muss sich Lisa der Herausforderung stellen, über jeden ihrer Mitschüler, einschließlich Eugenia Herdmann, etwas Nettes zu schreiben. Keine leichte Aufgabe, bedenkt man, dass die Herdmanns für ihre chaotischen Streiche berüchtigt sind – sei es das Verursachen eines Spuks im Schulbus oder das Platzieren einer toten Schlange im Klassenraum. Während Lisa noch grübelt, was an den Herdmanns überhaupt nett sein könnte, ahnt sie nicht, welche verrückten Ideen den Herdmann-Kindern als Nächstes einfallen werden. Die Geschichte entfaltet sich in einem humorvollen Chaos, das zeigt, dass hinter der rauen Fassade der Herdmanns auch gute Herzen schlagen können. Humorvolle und chaotische Abenteuer: Die unkonventionellen Streiche der Herdmanns sorgen für Lacher und halten die Leser*innen von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite gefesselt. Einzigartige und liebenswerte Charaktere: Trotz ihres rauen Äußeren zeigen die Herdmanns, dass jeder seine guten Seiten hat, was sie unvergesslich und sympathisch macht. Spannende Wendungen: Die originellen Einfälle der Herdmanns garantieren eine abwechslungsreiche Lektüre, die nie langweilig wird. Lehrreiche Momente: Zwischen den Zeilen vermittelt das Buch wichtige Botschaften über Akzeptanz, Freundschaft und das Finden von Positivem in jedem. Für junge Leser*innen ab 8 Jahren: Die zugängliche Sprache und die mitreißenden Geschichten machen das Buch ideal für junge Leserinnen und Leser sowie zum Vorlesen in der Familie. Teil einer erfolgreichen Serie: Als Fortsetzung der beliebten Herdmann-Geschichten verspricht auch dieser Band beste Unterhaltung und Spaß. Hochwertige Illustrationen: Die Ausgabe wird durch zahlreiche Illustrationen bereichert, die die verrückten Abenteuer der Herdmanns visuell untermalen.
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Die Herdmann-Kinder sind zurück und verbreiten wieder einmal Chaos! Selbst der Bürgermeister fürchtet sich vor ihnen. Jedes Jahr zu Halloween sorgen Eugenia und ihre Geschwister für Aufregung, indem sie den anderen Kindern die Süßigkeiten abluchsen. Doch dieses Jahr soll damit Schluss sein: Halloween wird abgesagt, und stattdessen gibt es ein ödes Schulfest. Doch am Abend geschehen merkwürdige Dinge. Spukt es etwa wirklich? Ob die Herdmann-Kinder wohl etwas damit zu tun haben, dass sich dieser Gruselabend zum besten Halloweenfest aller Zeiten entwickelt? Ein weiteres turbulentes Abenteuer der Herdmanns mit Lachgarantie! Humorvoller Lesespaß: Die Herdmanns sorgen mit ihren Streichen für humorvolle und spannende Unterhaltung für Kinder und Erwachsene gleichermaßen. Beliebte Kinderbuchreihe: Barbara Robinsons Herdmann-Geschichten begeistern junge Leser auf der ganzen Welt und laden zum gemeinsamen Schmökern ein. Turbulente Handlung: Die Geschichte über die Herdmann-Kinder ist voller unerwarteter Wendungen und sorgt für beste Unterhaltung bis zur letzten Seite. Empfehlenswert für Lesemuffel: Eltern berichten, dass ihre Kinder durch die spannende Handlung der Herdmann-Bücher wieder Freude am Lesen gefunden haben. Perfektes Geschenk: Ideal als Geschenk für Kinder ab 8 Jahren, die gerne lachen und spannende Geschichten erleben. Kindgerechte Spannung: Die Herdmann-Geschichten bieten eine Mischung aus Spannung, Abenteuer und Humor, die Kinder begeistert und ihre Fantasie anregt.
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With some $200 million sunk into a real estate development on Kauai, the investment partners have a lot to lose if Peter Roosevelt succeeds in stopping the project for the sake of preserving Hawaii's rich and exotic environment. When Roosevelt is found dead in his home, his neighbor, Wayne Takei, is quickly arrested―and becomes the latest, and possibly the most difficult, challenge for Honolulu's top criminal defense attorney, Pancho McMartin.The obstacles to proving Takei's innocence are daunting. His gun was the murder weapon. He has no alibi. And his affair with Roosevelt's wife provides ample motive. Lies and deception quickly plague the proceedings as Pancho and his team wade through a slew of suspicious characters, all of whom have alibis. Suspense is high as time is running out for Pancho to save his client from a lifetime in prison.This is David Myles Robinson's fourth novel in the increasingly popular Pancho McMartin legal thriller series.
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This is a translation of the eleventh-century Latin Annals of Lampert, monk of Hersfeld, with detailed commentary and introduction. No translation has hitherto been published in English, despite the fact that it is one of the best known of all the narrative sources of the Middle Ages, constantly mentioned in the English secondary literature. Lampert produced the most detailed account of the events of 1056-77 (the minority of Henry IV of Germany and the first decade of his personal rule), a period of crisis and rebellion culminating in the conflict between the king and Pope Gregory VII. He is widely regarded as 'the unrivalled master among medieval historians' and 'a superb story-teller', noted for his vivid characterisation and narrative. An English translation of this work is of the greatest value to teachers and students of medieval history and also of interest to the general reader of European literature.
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The eleventh-century papal reform transformed western European Church and society and permanently altered the relations of Church and State in the west. The reform was inaugurated by Pope Leo IX (1048-54) and given a controversial change of direction by Pope Gregory VII (1073-85). This book contains the earliest biographies of both popes, presented here for the first time in English translation with detailed commentaries. The biographers of Leo IX were inspired by his universally acknowledged sanctity, whereas the biographers of Gregory VII wrote to defend his reputation against the hostility generated by his reforming methods and his conflict with King Henry IV. Also included is a translation of Book to a Friend, written by Bishop Bonizo of Sutri soon after the death of Gregory VII, as well as an extract from the violently anti-Gregorian polemic of Bishop Benzo of Alba (1085) and the short biography of Leo IX composed in the papal curia in the 1090s by Bishop Bruno of Segni. These fascinating narrative sources bear witness to the startling impact of the papal reform and of the 'Investiture Contest', the conflict of empire and papacy that was one of its consequences. An essential collection of translated texts for students of medieval history.
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Three of the most important chronicles of eleventh-century Germany were composed in the south-western duchy of Swabia. The chronicles reveal how between 1049 and 1100 the centripetal attraction of the reform papacy became the dominant fact of intellectual life in German reformed monastic circles. In the abbey of Reichenau Herman 'the Lame' composed a chronicle of the reign of Emperor Henry III (1039-56). His pupil, Berthold of Reichenau, continued his master's work, composing a detailed account of 1076-1079 in Germany. Bernold, a clergyman of Constance, continued the work of Herman and Berthold in a text containing the fullest extant account of 1080-1100. Herman's waning enthusiasm for the monarchy and growing interest in the newly reformed papacy were intensified in Berthold's chronicle, and writing in the new context of the reformed monasteries of south-western Germany, Bernold preached total obedience to the Gregorian papacy. The Swabian chronicles are an indispensable resource to the student of the changing loyalties and conflicts of eleventh-century Germany.
