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Book Maya Latin and Caribbean Routes

Download or read book Maya Latin and Caribbean Routes written by Landa L. Marik and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-11-28 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Email: [email protected] Get your travel discount book, MAYA LATIN AND CARIBBEAN ROUTES® published in English, Spanish and French and visit the best and safest spots, unspoiled Rain Forests and recent excavations of major archaeological sites in the Mexican Rivera, Belize and Central America. Find in the Discount Club® Directory more than 75 DC Affiliated Establishments offering 10% off for services and/or products purchased using the DC Card (since 1988).It includes geographic maps; key notes about Real Estate, and an English/Spanish section of Bilingual People®, Cd Course. Email: [email protected] Adquiera el Libro de Viajero, RUTAS MAYA LATINAS Y EL CARIBE®, editado en Español, Inglés y Francés, que presenta Las Rutas Turísticas más importantes en el Sureste Mexicano, Estados de Yucatán y Quintana Roo; Guatemala, Belize y El Salvador. Se incluyen mapas geográficos; anotaciones de Bienes Raíces y una sección del Curso de Cd’s Inglés/Español, “Bilingual People®” (Gente Bilingue). Encuentre más de 75 Establecimientos Afiliados en el Directorio Discount Club® que otorgan 10% en los consumos de servicios y o productos a los usuarios de la Tarjeta DC (desde 1988).

Book The Rough Guide to the Maya World

Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Maya World written by Peter Eltringham and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2001 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incisive historical and cultural essays illuminate lost Mayan civilizations and their modern descendants while lively reviews point out the best places to eat, drink, and stay in northern Mexico and the Yucatn Peninsula, Guatemala, Blize, Honduras, and El Salvador. 57 maps. of color photos.

Book The Circum Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean

Download or read book The Circum Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean written by Claudio Bartolini and published by AAPG. This book was released on 2003 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "AAPG Memoir 79, The Circum-Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, is the first volume in more than a decade to document such a wide range of research on the geology of this vast area. Of the total 44 papers, roughly two-thirds pertain to the Gulf of Mexico, with an emphasis on the Mexican portion of the basin, and to the petroliferous areas of the southern Caribbean, including Colombia, Venezuela, Cuba, and Trinidad and Tobago. The remaining papers relate to the Antilles and Central America, as well as a series of papers that address region-wide topics such as plate tectonic evolution. A significant number of papers were contributed by authors from national oil companies and universities from within the region." --AAPG.

Book Participatory Planning in the Caribbean  Lessons from Practice

Download or read book Participatory Planning in the Caribbean Lessons from Practice written by Robert Potter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2003. Until recently, planning and development in the Caribbean have been "top-down", "centre-out" and "expert-led". For a few years now, though, the region has bowed to the global trend and has experimented with participatory planning methods. Participatory planning is heralded by much of the development community as the most appropriate alternative strategy to the traditional approaches. In this volume, a range of experts drawn from the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and the United States review the current achievements and future prospects for genuinely participative planning in the Caribbean region at the beginning of the 21st Century. Bringing together a wide range of case studies from both the insular Caribbean as well as mainland Central and South America, the book examines issues such as protected area planning, sustainable development councils, gender and development, inner-city redevelopment and community empowerment.

Book Sun   Sea Tourism

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  • Author : Linda M. Ambrosie
  • Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
  • Release : 2015-09-10
  • ISBN : 1443882291
  • Pages : 315 pages

Download or read book Sun Sea Tourism written by Linda M. Ambrosie and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cruise ship passengers and all-inclusive hotel-guests are increasing exponentially as these floating and fixed properties proliferate in size and number. This is especially true for developing economies that consider sun, sand and sea tourism as a form of growth. Tightly integrated, multi-billion dollar global enterprises mix with weak local institutions populated by local officials, some corrupt, vying for more investment to create a toxic cocktail with diminished social benefits as the hangover. Within view of the shoreline and the towering monoliths of hotels and ships, post-secondary education facilities teach normative concepts of good management to students who, upon graduation, fight for a decreasing number of poorly paid jobs. Meanwhile, local government officials tout vacuous GDP figures and hospitality companies make inflated claims of employment to garner federal funding for infrastructure expansion. Many observers have made similar claims that have been easily ignored to date due to an absence of studies integrating tax revenue, private and public finance, and social outcomes. This combination illustrates not only current structures, but also how they are engendered. Rather than relying on tourist satisfaction, much investment is driven by windfall profits and tax-loss carryforwards thanks to tax loopholes and willing local officials that ignore or aid in the violation of regulations. While foreign companies condemn the corruption and cronyism at destinations, local nationals decry the exploitative foreign companies. The simple truth is that they flourish symbiotically. As such, this book necessarily addresses both actors. However, rather than being simply critical or numerical, this book provides recommendations for multinational enterprises increasingly running the risk of detection of aggressive tax planning and greenwashing. For host countries, it provides recommendations of a virtuous cycle for improved public sector accountability to restore the beneficial effects of tourism. There is also a discussion on how a value-added study of the tourism industry within a jurisdiction could detect untaxed profits that are withheld through astute transfer-pricing schemes. This is a book for tourism managers and experts, as well as policy-makers in the Caribbean and any sun, sand and sea destination that attracts floating and fixed all-inclusives.

Book Yachting

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  • Release : 1983-04
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 232 pages

Download or read book Yachting written by and published by . This book was released on 1983-04 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Sport Diver

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  • Release : 2008-07
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 114 pages

Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Explorer s Guide Playa del Carmen  Tulum   the Riviera Maya  A Great Destination  Third Edition

Download or read book Explorer s Guide Playa del Carmen Tulum the Riviera Maya A Great Destination Third Edition written by Joshua Eden Hinsdale and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-10-03 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated, this insider's guide veers off the tourist trail for intrepid travelers to experience the local color, intrigue and charm of the Riviera Maya. For travelers in the know, Playa del Carmen is the little gem with all the beauty of white sand beaches that has drawn crowds from around the world to Cancun, with none of the high-rise overdevelopment. Playa remains a wonderful, sleepy town on a human scale, yet its discovery has resulted in a wide range of lodging and dining options. For families and adventurous travelers alike, there's something for everyone in this Mexican Riviera, known as the “Riviera Maya.” You can explore the fascinating Mayan ruins on the beach at Tulum, shop and have a fabulous lunch on the pedestrian area in Playa, stay in a full-service resort along Playacar, and go for some of the best fishing in the world near the famous Sian Ka'an biosphere in Punta Allen. The Riviera Maya is one of the true travel hot spots in the world today. Includes detailed info for eco-travelers, Maya culture buffs, anglers, foodies, and anyone needing respite on a sleepy beach. This is the definitive guidebook on Playa del Carmen. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.

Book Fodor s Cancun   The Riviera Maya

Download or read book Fodor s Cancun The Riviera Maya written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by locals, Fodor’s Cancun & The Riviera Maya is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Mexico. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. As the gateway to the Riviera Maya, Cancún is a thriving beach community and Mexico's most popular tourist destination. In stunning full-color, Fodor's Cancún & the Riviera Maya illustrates the best beaches, resorts, restaurants, and activities in the region, including Cozumel, Tulum, and the Yucatán. Fodor’s Cancun & The Riviera Maya includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Curated content for the Yucatán Peninsula as well as the best new hotels, spas, and restaurants have been added. Beach reviews include "Best For" rankings that help travelers choose the perfect beach. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Cancún and the Riviera Maya. •GORGEOUS PHOTOS, DETAILED MAPS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color photos and full-size street maps throughout to inspire and help you get around. Several magazine-style, color features bring the astounding architectural ruins of Chichén Itzá to life. A scuba and snorkeling feature reveals waters so clear that it's possible to see puffy white clouds in the sky even from 20 feet underwater. •ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: sample itineraries to help plan and make the most of your time. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's "Great Itineraries" sections, and we have travel tips for families, weddings, and honeymoons. •COVERS: Cancún, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, The Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cobá, The Costa Maya, Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka’an, Cozumel, Yucatán, Mérida, Uxmal, The Ruta Puuc, Chichén Itzá, Progreso, Isla Holbox, and much more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. MORE FODOR’s TITLES: Planning on visiting other beaches in Mexico? Check out Fodor’s Puerto Vallarta and Fodor’s Los Cabos.

Book The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales and Other Plays

Download or read book The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales and Other Plays written by Carlos Morton and published by Arte Publico Press. This book was released on 1983-12-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Carlos MortonÍs first collection of plays, the fruit of a ten-year journey that took him from the turmoil of agit-prop theatre to a fellowship with the National Repertory Theatre and advanced academic degrees in drama. The works included here have been produced before audiences, which have varied from San Diego Park pedestrians to Harvard University faculty and students. In his lighter works, Morton has proven himself to be the master of the incongruous, the prince of satire and the poet laureate of the unexpected and comic in daily speech. His serious plays, like The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales, confront audiences with gripping appeals for justice. Whether as a humorist or a tragedian, one note characterizes MortonÍs works: unfettered, expansive imagination.

Book The Unofficial Guide to Mexico s Best Beach Resorts

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Mexico s Best Beach Resorts written by Maribeth Mellin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-05-07 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!" —Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" —The New York Times The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Mexico's Best Beach Resorts Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Premier beach resort areas on Mexico's Pacific and Caribbean coasts described and evaluated, including Canc¿n, Cozumel, Acapulco, and Los Cabos Over 125 hotel profiles, from sprawling mega-resorts to secluded, romantic getaways More than 100 restaurant profiles, from fine dining to local cuisine In-depth descriptions and quick facts for each regional destination Maps that show how to get from your hotel to restaurants, beaches, attractions, and more Detailed information on the best sight-seeing and nightlife Expert guidance on selecting tours and packages The need-to-knows of traveling to Mexico, including booking airfare, required documents, insurance, and medical concerns Crash courses in how Mexican hotels, restaurants, and other institutions operate, including elementary Spanish words and phrases that will come in handy Insider advice on how, when, and where to travel in Mexico (and how to get around once you're there), with options for every budget or interest Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide® to Mexico's Best Beach Resorts—the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be.

Book Health and Medicine in the circum Caribbean  1800 1968

Download or read book Health and Medicine in the circum Caribbean 1800 1968 written by Juanita De Barros and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health and medicine in colonial environments is one of the newest areas in the history of medicine, but one in which the Caribbean is conspicuously absent. Yet the complex and fascinating history of the Caribbean, borne of the ways European colonialism combined with slavery, indentureship, migrant labour and plantation agriculture, led to the emergence of new social and cultural forms which are especially evident the area of health and medicine. The history of medical care in the Caribbean is also a history of the transfer of cultural practices from Africa and Asia, the process of creolization in the African and Asian diasporas, the perseverance of indigenous and popular medicine, and the emergence of distinct forms of western medical professionalism, science, and practice. This collection, which covers the French, Hispanic, Dutch, and British Caribbean, explores the cultural and social domains of medical experience and considers the dynamics and tensions of power. The chapters emphasize contestations over forms of medicalization and the controls of public health and address the politics of professionalization, not simply as an expression of colonial power but also of the power of a local elite against colonial or neo-colonial control. They pay particular attention to the significance of race and gender, focusing on such topics as conflicts over medical professionalization, control of women’s bodies and childbirth, and competition between ‘European’ and ‘Indigenous’ healers and healing practices. Employing a broad range of subjects and methodological approaches, this collection constitutes the first edited volume on the history of health and medicine in the circum-Caribbean region and is therefore required reading for anyone interested in the history of colonial and post-colonial medicine.

Book Coastal Resource Management in the Wider Caribbean

Download or read book Coastal Resource Management in the Wider Caribbean written by Yvan Breton and published by IDRC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During Phase I, results of the project were summarised in individual case studies. In Phase II, more structured exchanges produced collective writing efforts, which gave the study a stronger comparative and analytical orientation. In addition to chapters dealing with analytical and methodological issues in coastal management, the essence of the volume lies in five comparative and synthesised case studies that focus on particular management problems in diverse social contexts. Although this text is written primarily for a research audience, it should be of interest to coastal planners, decision makers, and funding agency representatives because this type of thinking needs to be shared far more widely among these groups in the Caribbean. For instance, we argue that particular attention should be given to reaching a better balance between natural and social sciences in the management of natural resources.

Book Cuban Archaeology in the Caribbean

Download or read book Cuban Archaeology in the Caribbean written by Ivan Roksandic and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Changes the conversation about Cuban archaeology as a whole, presenting groundbreaking data and interpretations that will be useful for prehistoric and historical archaeologists working the region."--Samuel M. Wilson, author of The Archaeology of the Caribbean "Presents a collection of essays that will tremendously facilitate the linkage of issues in Cuban archaeology with the rest of the Caribbean and surrounding areas."--Peter E. Siegel, coeditor of Protecting Heritage in the Caribbean As the largest--and most centrally located--island of the Caribbean, Cuba has seen successive waves of migration to its shores. Its early colonization, and that of the Greater Antilles, is complicated by population movements within the Circum-Caribbean. In this volume, Ivan Roksandic and an international team of researchers present a new theory of mainland migration into the Caribbean. Through analysis of early agriculture, burial customs, dental modification, pottery production, and dietary patterns, the contributors enable a very close look at the lifeways and challenges of the native populations. They decipher patterns of movement between the islands and present-day Mexico and Central America and explore the interactions between the islands’ inhabitants, including the fate of indigenous groups after European contact. Together the essays produce a view of the early Caribbean that is rich with dynamic networks of exchange and matrixes of cultural influences, more intricate and multilinear than previously believed. With contributions from archaeology, physical anthropology, environmental archaeology, paleobotany, linguistics, and ethnohistory, this volume adds to ongoing debates concerning migration and colonization. It examines the importance of landscape and seascape in shaping human experience; the role that contact and interaction between different groups play in building identity; and the contribution of native groups to the biological and cultural identity of postcontact and modern societies. Ivan Roksandic, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Linguistics Program at the University of Winnipeg, is the author of The Ouroboros Seizes Its Tale: Strategies of Mythopoeia in Narrative Fiction. A volume in the Florida Museum of Natural History: Ripley P. Bullen Series

Book Latin America and the Caribbean

Download or read book Latin America and the Caribbean written by Brad D. Jokisch and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-02-03 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the twin themes of the environment and development, Brad D. Jokisch introduces students to the regions of Latin American and the Caribbean through a concise, comprehensive, and cohesive overview. Designed for courses in either geography or Latin American Studies, this text covers the physical geography, environmental hazards, and a concise history of the region, along with treatment of economic issues—including China’s role—urbanization, population trends, and international migration. Regional chapters on Brazil, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the Andes, and the Southern Cone ensure that students understand the distinct areas of Latin America as well as the region as a whole. Key features include: Extensive maps, figures, and tables to help students visualize the material Chapter opening learning objectives and key terms lists to help organize important concepts End-of-chapter conclusions and summary points and a glossary to aid in studying Excellent treatment of current research from geography and across the social sciences to reinforce the state of the field A key case study chapter on Amazonian deforestation and development In-depth analysis of the commodity boom, the Pink Tide, the rise of China, certification programs, and the illicit drug trade

Book Mexico   Central America Handbook

Download or read book Mexico Central America Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 1272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fodor s 2008 Canc  n  Cozumel  Yucat  n Peninsula

Download or read book Fodor s 2008 Canc n Cozumel Yucat n Peninsula written by Felice Aarons and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses sightseeing, beaches, dining, and accommodations