Notes Of A Tourist On Planet Earth

Notes of a Tourist on Planet Earth Some questions haunt humanity on a daily basis, or at the very least make it scratch its collective head. Why shouldn’t one wear black? Who is the emitting the most greenhouse gases? What hybrids could result from genetic engineering, and what kind of secret life does ethanol have? How can one sound halfway intelligent at an art gallery or survive a poetry open mic? Most importantly of all, who do you have to please to get a table at that restaurant everybody’s talking it? In NOTES OF A TOURIST ON PLANET EARTH, seasoned traveler and award-winning writer J.D. Smith answers these questions and more, many more, in stories, lists, poems and essays, along with pieces that no category could hope to contain without undergoing elective surgery. Based on research in world capitals, the bars of eight time zones and a distressing number of degree programs, this collection combines wit and erudition in ways that will make Woody Allen and Roy Blount, Jr. hear footsteps-and have Rachael Ray taking a long, hard look at herself.

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This book examines the challenges facing the development of tourism in the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This region, which largely comprises the Arabian Peninsula, possesses some of the fastest growing economies in the world and is remarkably unique. It shares similar associations and affinities: tribal histories, royal kinship, political associations, Bedu cultural roots, Islamic heritage, rapid urbanization, oil wealth, rentier dynamics, state capitalist structures, migrant labour, economic diversification policies and institutional restructuring. Therefore, this volume takes the study of tourism away from its normative unit of analysis, where tourism in the region is being examined within the context of the Middle East and the wider Islamic and Arab world, towards an enquiry focusing on a specific geo-political territory and socially defined region. Although international tourism development in the region embodies a range of challenges, complexities and conflicts, which are deeply contextualized in this volume, the approach overall does not endorse the normative ‘Gulf bashing’ position that has predominated within the critical enquiries in the region. It presents a forward-looking and realistic assessment of international tourism development, examining development potentialities and constructive ways forward for GCC states and the region as a whole. This edited volume provides a real attempt to examine critically ways in which tourism and its development intersect with the socio-cultural, economic, political, environmental and industrial change that is taking place in the region. By doing so, the book provides a theoretically engaged analysis of the social transformations and discourses that shape our contemporary understanding of tourism development within the GCC region. Moreover, it deciphers tourism development’s role within the context of the GCC states undergoing rapid transformation, urbanization, ultra-modernization, internationalization and globalization. In addition to state-specific illustrations and destination case studies, the work provides insights into relatable themes associated with international tourism development in the region, such as tourism’s relationship with religion, heritage and identity, the environment and sustainability, mobility and cross-border movements, the transport industry, image production and destination branding, mega-development and political stability and instability. The book combines theory with diverse case study illustrations, drawing on disciplinary knowledge from such fields as sociology, political economy and social geography. This timely and original contribution is essential reading for students, researchers and academics in the field of tourism studies and related subject areas, along with those who have regional interests in Middle East studies, including Gulf and Arabian Peninsula studies.

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Interesting Facts about Earth Planet: Planets, Oceans, Galaxies, Continents, Rocks & Earthquakes Fun Facts for Kids & Adults (Amazing Facts about Everything) covers encyclopedia terminology with more than 3000 awesome facts and details about the planet earth (Planets, Oceans, Galaxies, Continents, Rocks & Earthquakes). This book is helpful for kids and adults to prepare for competitive exams and to learn general knowledge. The book chapter "Earth: A Planet Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Earth Planet, Formation of Earth, Composition of Earth, Existence of Life, Existence of Water, Size of Earth, Shape of Earth, The driest place on Earth, Snowball Earth Theory, and Atmospheric Pressure of Earth. The book chapter "Layers of Earth Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Layers of Earth, Crust, Upper Mantle, Lower Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core. The book chapter "Continents Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Continents, Formation of the Continents, Positions of the Continents, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. The book chapter "Oceans Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Oceans, Why Oceans are blue, Depth of Ocean, Oceans are full of Gold, Ocean Pressure, There's an ice sheet larger than the continent, The planets longest mountain range is underwater, An Ocean that is wider than the moon, An iceberg could provide drinking water for five years, The planets biggest waterfall, Majority of Earth's volcanic activity, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Antarctic Ocean (Southern Ocean), and Arctic Ocean. The book chapter "Minerals Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Minerals, Minerals and Mineral groups, Mineral Formation, Types of minerals, and Mining and Mineral use. The book chapter "Rocks Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Rocks, Characteristics and Origins, he Rarity of Gold, Gemstones Value and Uses, Rock Types and Formation, Types of Rocks, Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, and Metamorphic Rocks. The book chapter "Atmosphere of Earth Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Atmosphere of Earth, Composition of Earth's Atmosphere, Atmospheric Layers, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. The book chapter "Earthquakes Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Earthquakes, Plate techtonics, Stress in the Earth's crust, The Nature of Earthquakes, Measuring and Predicting Earthquakes, and Staying Safe in Earthquakes. The book chapter "Volcanoes Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Volcanoes, Where Volcanoes are Located, Volcanic Eruptions, Hawaiian Eruption, Strombolian Eruption, Plinian eruption, Vulcanian Eruption, Lava Domes, Surtseyan Eruption, Why are volcanic eruptions dangerous, How could volcanic eruptions generate tsunamis?, How do geologists measure volcanic eruptions?, How can volcanic eruptions change the surface of earth?, How did volcanoes contribute to the formation of oceans?, Volcanic Landforms and Geothermic Activity, and The Fascinating World of Volcanoes. The book chapter "Stars, Galaxies and the Universe Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Stars, Galaxies and the Universe, The Fascinating World of Stars, Formation of Stars, A star is born, The Life Cycle of Stars, Big Bang, Types of Stars, Red dwarfs, Yellow Dwarfs, Blue Giants, Red Giants, Neutron Star, White Dwarfs, Unique Facts about stars, Galaxies, Fascinating Facts about Galaxies, Look into the Diverse and Unique Galaxies, and The Milky Way Galaxy. The book chapter "Erosion and Deposition Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Erosion and Deposition, Water Erosion and Deposition, Wave erosion and deposition, Wind erosion and deposition, Glacial erosion, and Erosion and Deposition by Gravity. The book chapter "Landforms Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Landforms, Landforms: Natural Features That Shape Our World, Mountains: A Natural Wonder with Global Significance, Fascinating Facts and Figures about Landforms. The book chapter "Evidence about Earth's Past Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Evidence about Earth's Past, Fossils: A Window into the Past and the Evolution of Life, Relative Ages of Rocks, Absolute Ages of Rocks, Early Earth ,The Precambrian, Phanerozoic Earth History, and Uncovering the Mysteries of Earth's Biological Evolution. The book chapter "Ecosystems and Human Populations Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Ecosystems and Human Populations, Exploring Ecosystems, The Carbon Cycle and the Nitrogen Cycle, The Impact of Human Population, and Growth on Ecology. The book chapter "Weathering and Formation of Soil Facts" includes amazing facts about Introduction to Weathering and Formation of Soil, Weathering, The Critical Role of Soils, and Types of soils. Enjoy quick learning with Amazing Facts!

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The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Research is a compendium of some of the most relevant issues affecting tourism development today. The topics addressed in this book provide some new thinking for those involved in tourism research. This book takes the reader from the beginnings of tourism research to a discussion of emerging forms of tourism and selected examples of tourism development. The underlying theoretical dimensions are reviewed, analysed and discussed from a number of perspectives. This book brings together leading researchers, many of whom are members of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism, to discuss tourism today and its future. The works included in this volume are diverse, in terms of geographical context, research methodology, root discipline, and perspective. This book represents studies based in Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia. Research methodologies include both quantitative and qualitative. Both macro and micro issues are discussed from the economic, psychological, sociological, political science, marketing, and other perspectives, which reflect the interdisciplinary nature of tourism studies. This book is divided into 6 sections. Section 1 considers the foundations for tourism research. Section 2 discusses the implications for destination management and section 3 discusses planning for tourism development. Section 4 covers human capital for tourism development. And finally, section 5 evaluates emerging forms of tourism and then section 6 offers insights into tourism evolution. It offers the reader a comprehensive synthesis of this field, conveying the latest thinking and research. The text will provide an invaluable resource for all those with an interest in tourism research. This is essential reading for students, researchers & academics of Tourism as well as those of related studies in particular Leisure, Hospitality & Development Studies.

This book brings the field of tourism into dialogue with what is captured under the varied notions of the Anthropocene. It explores issues and challenges which the Anthropocene may pose for tourism, and it offers significant insights into how it might reframe conceptual and empirical undertakings in tourism research. Furthermore, through the lens of the Anthropocene this book also spurs thinking of the role of tourism in relation to sustainable development, planetary boundaries, ethics (and what is framed as geo-ethics) and refocused tourism theory to make sense of tourism’s earthly entanglements and thinking tourism beyond Nature-Society. The multidisciplinary nature of the material will appeal to a broad academic audience, such as those working in tourism, geography, anthropology and sociology.