In a quiet, fog-bound coastal village where the tides are as predictable as the passage of time, an unexpected celestial event disrupts the rhythm of life: the crescent moon, a constant s ilversliver in the night sky, is slowly, undeniably curving further, its horns drawing closer together as if trying to form a circle.

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience South Pacific travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from visiting amazing uninhabited islets in Aitutaki Lagoon, Cooks Islands; to attending the colourful Heiva Festival of French Polynesia; and spotting whal...

Drawing on holistic research and professional practice, this book provides rich empirical, scientific, and clinical lenses to the discourse on wellbeing in higher education.The authors have appraised the underlying, conceptual, empirical, and applied nature of existing mind-body programmes often utilized to cultivate wellbeing (e.g., seated meditation, yoga, Taijiquan, Pilates, Feldenkrais, biofeedback, and the Alexander technique). Higher education is touted as a sector that devel...

This is a curated and special collection of picture quotes from Craig Ferguson. Motivational quotes, inspirational quotes, and pure wisdom with an occasional joke or funny quote from Craig Ferguson.

This book envisions the future of tourism in an economy that is largely automated. ‘Robonomics’ is the term given to this economic system that relies on robots, artificial intelligence and automation technologies for the production of goods and delivery of services instead of human labour. The volume examines the unique technological, socioeconomic and political situation that such an economy will create, and reflects on how tourism is then produced, consumed and paid for. The chapters exp...

Prepare to be captivated by a realm of the extraordinary in "Uncanny Tales (Unabridged)." This captivating collection of stories, meticulously curated by Cyril Arthur Pearson and other literary luminaries, transports you to a world where the boundaries of reality blur. From spine-tingling tales of the supernatural to mind-bending explorations of the unknown, each narrative weaves a spell that will leave you spellbound. Immerse yourself in the uncanny and discover the hidden depths of human...

He needed her passion; she needed his calm.Sometimes love means finding your missing piece.Noah Portman has a super power. He's a master carpenter who shines brightest when he's carving a piece of art or turning a derelict building into a show place. Better with wood than relationships, he's learned that heartaches occur when he lets people get too close. Despite that, when his brother needs help meeting a crucial deadline for renovating th...

Using a combination of theoretical discussion and real-world case studies, this book analyses the use of robotics, artificial intelligence and services automation (RAISA) within the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.Divided into two sections, the book first concentrates on the theoretical aspects surrounding the use of RAISA in travel, tourism and hospitality. Themes explored include:economic fundamentalscustomer attitudeschatbot adoption

This book investigates and considers the urgent political, social, and economic challenges that confront society and tourism. It attempts to look at what is threatening society, and makes suggestions on what the impact will be and how tourism will be changed to integrate with the new socio-economics of a newly emerging society with its novel peculiar challenges and opportunities in a post-energy era.The book draws on the views of leading thinkers in tourism and considers a broad ra...

This book is written for restaurant owners, operators, and entrepreneurs who want to open their first location with limited capital, are renovating an existing space while keeping the doors open, feel overwhelmed by architects, contractors, and city codes, but want to stay in control, and believe their concept deserves great design but need practical, affordable solutions.Unlike glossy design magazines or technical textbooks, this guide speaks directly to owners. It doesn’t assume y...