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This guidebook features more than 450 places of spiritual retreat in 20 countries, and includes brief descriptions of each holy place, contact information, a listing of Websites, and more.
Vietnam Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide is your ultimate resource for exploring one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant and diverse destinations. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this guide offers practical advice, cost-saving tips, and expert recommendations to help you experience the best of Vietnam without breaking the bank. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the historic charm of Hoi An, Vietnam is a country of contrasts, where rich history, stunning natural landscapes, and delicious cuisine come together to create an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or relaxation, Vietnam has something for every traveler. Inside, y...
4e de couv.: Chungking Mansions, a dilapidated seventeen-story commercial and residential structure in the heart of Hong Kong's tourist district, is home to a remarkably motley group of people. Traders, laborers, and asylum seekers from all over Asia and Africa live and work there, and even backpacking tourists rent rooms in what is possibly the most globalized spot on the planet. But as Ghetto at the center of the world shows us, the Mansions is a world away from the gleaming headquarters of multinational corporations -instead it epitomizes the way globalization actually works for most of the world's people. Through candid stories that both instruct and enthrall, Gordon Mathews lays bare the building's residents' intricate connections to the international circulation of goods, money, and ideas.
Pain relief refers to the various methods and techniques used to alleviate or reduce the sensation of pain. Pain can be acute or chronic in nature and can manifest in different parts of the body. Pain relief methods can range from simple home remedies such as applying heat or cold to the affected area, taking pain relievers, physical therapy, and even surgical procedures. Pain management is important as uncontrolled pain can lead to decreased quality of life, depression, and in some cases, even disability. Over the years, numerous pain relief drugs and treatments have been developed to tackle pain effectively. These range from over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen,...
If you’re planning a Bahamas getaway, this guide gets you in the know and in the mood. You’ll practically feel the sand between your toes and the sea breeze brushing your face. Find out about hot spots, like the well-touristed Nassau, Paradise Island, and Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island, and less-visited islands like the Exumas and Abacos that are perfect if you want serious R & R. This guide covers: An overview of Bahamian customs, music, festivals, cuisine, and “thirst-busters” Accommodations ranging from simple Bahamian inns and guesthouses to mega-resorts, and from quaint gingerbread villas to a spectacular beach resort with a kids’ camp The best places for all kinds of ...
This book addresses the application of sustainable HRM principles within tourism in the specific context of Africa, a neglected area of study. It draws on diverse aspects of HRM, from the micro- (individual) through the meso-level (organisational) to the macro-level (policy, governmental). It also reflects the diverse challenges facing a critical area within emerging African tourism, that of its workforce. The book is substantially research-based and provides a state-of-the-art picture of emergent studies in this area, drawing on case examples from a wide-range of African contexts. As such, it provides a comprehensive resource and starts discussion in an emergent research area.