Pacific Spirit

This collection explores the unique spirituality and culture of Cascadia, which includes British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. Envied around the world, Cascadia is famous for its mountains, evergreens, and livable cities. Less well known is that Cascadia is home to the least institutionally religious people on the continent. Despite this, Cascadia: The Elusive Utopia argues that most of the region's 14 million residents feel deeply "spiritual." Many gain their sense of the sacred from the spectacular and imposing land.

2017年4月8日，“全球治理框架下的大洋洲區域合作”研討會在中山大學大洋洲研究中心舉行。來自中國，美國，澳大利亞，新西蘭的傑出學者以及聯合國開發計劃署(UNDP)駐華辦事處，澳大利亞和新西蘭駐華使領館的代表出席了會議。會議就共同關心的問題進行了深入討論，包括大洋洲區域治理，區域經濟發展和多邊援助系統的協調和建設，發展和環境保護以及區域社會經濟和環境問題的協調發展。本書是此次會議的論文集。

An exploration of why and how peace has gradually mitigated intense conflict in the Asia-Pacific region, this volume draws on case studies and multivariate quantitative analysis to test theories of peace and conflict regarding the region.

Describes the elements and benefits of sacred places, highlighting areas of the British Columbia coast.

Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest will lead you straight to the best attractions the northwest coast of the USA has to offer. Fully illustrated, it covers all the major cities, from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, and provides all the insider tips you need, whether you're kayaking on Lake Ozette in Olympic National Park or hitting the shops in downtown Seattle's Columbia Centre. Plus, this guidebook is packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each area for all budgets. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest explores the region's culture, history, architecture, tours, beaches, and scenic walks. You'll find 3-D illustrated cutaways and floor plans of all the must-see sights, as well as street maps and reliable information for getting around. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest truly shows you this region as no one else can.

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Best Hikes Near Vancouver details the 41 best hikes within a close proximity of the city, perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, a detailed map, and color photos. The rewards of hiking near Vancouver are plentiful: Howe Sound panoramas, island explorations to giant Doug firs, an up-close look at The Lions, feeling the spray of Shannon Falls, and spotting migratory flocks at Boundary Bay. It is easy to select a hike you prefer by combining information in the Trail Finder (which categorizes each hike, i.e., Best Hikes for Waterfalls; Best Hikes for Families/Children) with the short Summary of the hike. GPS points are used along with a written description to identify the location of each trailhead.