Economics Adventures For Young Explorers

Engaging and fun to read, Economics Adventures for Young Explorers introduces young readers to foundational economic principles and their practical application in everyday life. With both personal and business contexts, the book unpacks how individuals, businesses, governments, and even countries use economics to support their needs and the needs of their local and global communities. Relevant and accessible to young and middle grade readers, this book introduces children to the idea of making choices about how to spend their money and manage their time. Broken down into four parts, the book applies the same approach to the many economic concepts it details: economic education, decision-making implications, and practical application on small and large scales. It equips children with the knowledge to provoke critical thinking and informed decision-making—prioritizing their own resources—by applying economic concepts in common childhood scenarios. The book’s focus on application in addition to theoretical explanation makes an unfamiliar and significant subject relatable, digestible, and meaningful to tweens and teens around the world, as well as provides an engaging and enjoyable reading experience. An incredible resource, the book is packed with definitions, contextual examples, and reflection opportunities and prompts, making it the perfect tool for parents, guardians, and educators to share with the young readers in their lives. Start building your economic foundation today!

This book examines the nexus between exploring and tourism and argues that exploration travel – based heavily on explorer narratives and the promises of personal challenges and change – is a major trend in future tourism. In particular, it analyses how romanticised myths of explorers form a foundation for how modern day tourists view travel and themselves. Its scope ranges from the 'Golden Age' of imperial explorers in the 19th and early 20th centuries, through the growth of adventure and extreme tourism, to possible future trends including space travel. The volume should appeal to researchers and students across a variety of disciplines, including tourism studies, sociology, geography and history.

Welcome to the enchanting world of "Island Escapades: Honduran Isles Unwrapped," a journey that invites you to uncover the treasures of this captivating archipelago. The islands beckon with tales of centuries past and the promise of adventures yet to unfold. This book is an open invitation to unravel the secrets and unveil the splendors of Utila, Roatán, Guanaja, Cayos Cochinos, and the Swan Islands. It's more than a travel guide; it's a portal into the heart and soul of these exotic destinations. As we delve into the chapters, we'll navigate crystal-clear waters, savor the fusion of flavors that define local cuisine, and dance through the rich tapestry of cultural traditions. Authored by Randy Wiley, a resident of Mukilteo, WA, this book is a testament to the enduring allure of the Islands of Honduras. So, join me on a literary expedition through turquoise waters, where every chapter unveils a layer of the islands' cultural tapestry, historical significance, and natural wonders. In these pages, we will navigate the rich biodiversity beneath the waves, exploring the underwater paradises that have earned the islands a reputation as a scuba diver's haven. From the indigenous influences that echo through time to the modern-day celebrations that color the islands' calendar, each facet contributes to a narrative as diverse and vibrant as the landscapes themselves. As we embark on this journey, the year marks not just a point in time but a snapshot of the islands' continuous evolution. We find ourselves at a crossroads of tradition and modernity, where ancient rituals intertwine with contemporary practices, and the spirit of exploration continues to shape the islands' destiny. So, let the "Island Escapades" be a turning of these pages to your passport to the Islands of Honduras, where the sun-drenched shores and the warm hospitality of its people await. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a curious reader, may this exploration kindle your imagination and deepen your appreciation for the unique wonders that define the islands. In the spirit of discovery, Randy Wiley

The sketchbook has been the one constant in explorers' kits for centuries of adventure. Often private, they are records of immediate experiences and discoveries, and in their pages we can see what the explorers themselves encountered. This remarkable book showcases 70 such sketchbooks, kept by intrepid men and women as they journeyed perilous and unknown environments—frozen wastelands, high mountains, barren deserts, and dense rainforests—with their senses wide open. Figures such as Charles Darwin and Sir Edmund Hillary are joined here by lesser-known explorers such as Adela Breton, who braved the jungles of Mexico to make a record of Mayan monuments. Here are profiles, expedition details, and the artwork of pioneering explorers and mapmakers, botanists and artists, ecologists and anthropologists, eccentrics and visionaries. Here is the art of discovery.

Aiming to bridge theory and practice, each chapter outlines relevant literature, highlights key areas for consideration, and offers suggestions for real-world application. The book will be of interest to researchers, university students, expedition organisers, and outdoor instructors.

An eye-opening panoramic guide providing the economic literacy you need to be in control of your money decisions and get on the path to long-term financial independence “We are all on this earth together, and so is our money,” Bryan Kuderna writes. “You must understand that money, your money, rests at the heart of every major issue in the world.” Kuderna, a Certified Financial PlannerTM and nationally recognized financial advisor, knows first-hand that the key to wise financial decisions is a deep understanding of economics. When his clients ask him, “What should I do with my money?” Kuderna has found the conversation quickly turns from one of personal finance to a 360-degree view of economics, illustrating why and how issues on the global stage and the kitchen table are directly connected. In What Should I Do with My Money?, Kuderna explains how economies and markets are affected by the way people live, learn, love, work, play, and pray—for it is these behaviors that determine how groups, corporations, and nations make money or lose money. Using history, storytelling, and sage insights, Kuderna takes you on a panoramic tour of the nine most important domains impacting your wealth: POPULATION—a rapidly growing and shifting balance of givers and takers ENTITLEMENTS—the past, present, and future of Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, pensions, and stimulus programs EDUCATION—costs and benefits of college and student loans ECONOMIC PHILOSOPHY—political and monetary beliefs that govern our world ENVIRONMENT—the sustainability of our planet amid global warming, plastics, and finite natural resources TECH—opportunities and threats from the fastest-growing sector of the stock market WAR—the use of proxy wars, civil military fusion, cyber, and economic attacks RELIGION—how faith has steered economies from the stone age to the space age PERSONAL FINANCE—a plan to attain the Three I’s: Impact, Independence, and Income Each chapter includes special features explaining the “macro” problem and what it means to your personal “micro” world―helping you connect the dots of global issues to your own financial plan. Now more than ever you might feel overwhelmed, the victim of existing economic structures, but wait and see how there has been no better time for you to take control and build wealth.

This textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts of various types of outdoor recreation, and how these can be best managed. As a field of study, recreational ecology is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, and the authors seek to develop a deeper understanding of both the role and function of the factors that influence visitor numbers and their impact. An accessible and comprehensive textbook, it features numerous types of outdoor recreational activities including hill walking, rock climbing, mountain marathons, skiing, scuba diving and more. Drawn from several global case studies, the authors estimate the current and future numbers involved in outdoor recreation, and how best these numbers can be managed. Effective visitor impact management actions arise from collaboration between recreation ecologists, social scientists, experienced recreation managers, recreation stakeholders and the recreationalists themselves: as such, this book will be multi-disciplinary in scope. This practical and engaging textbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of outdoor recreation and adventure tourism as well as practitioners and managers working in the field.

These short travel essays from around the globe get to the heart of what the words travel and adventure really mean. In Search of Adventure explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of what traveling the world has to offer. The “Trampled Underfoot” section features tales of woe on the road—the worst of the worst, or making the best of the worst. In “Global Issues & Viewpoints,” authors explore the changing world, oppressive governments, and the homogenizing of world cultures. From warm and inviting to raw and shocking, these nonfiction travel pieces present disparate viewpoints on the diverse world in which we live and leave no emotion untouched.