Michael Envine, a jaded traveler of worlds, has seen too many wonders, been numbed by too much beauty, and lost the beliefs that once anchored him. When the deaths of two men shatter his facade, Michael is forced to confront his own failings and weaknesses. His desperate attempts to shift the blame and dismiss the tragedy as an unfortunate accident are futile against the haunting truth: he could have saved them. As the gnawing realization of his failure consumes him, Michael is driven to a...

For millennia, chakras have been part of the teaching of great yogis. The philosophy of chakras originates from ancient yoga texts, especially the Tantric texts, and the term "chakra", which derives from Sanskrit, means "wheel" or "disc". Chakras are our portals between the physical and spiritual plane, and our aura is a "vibrational shell", that is an electromagnetic field of energy that surrounds everything and its purpose is to regulate the exchange of energy among us, our thin bodies, ...

Journey into the four elemental forces that have shaped our world and define our future – perfect for curious young readers.Earth, Wind, Fire, Water blends science, history and culture in an accessible and awe‑inspiring exploration of how these ancient forces connect every part of life on Earth.As you move from Earth to Wind to Fire to Water, you’ll explore:Earth: dig deep into geology, fossils, minerals and the treas...

Travel through America’s incredible history and amazing wild places, visiting the National Monuments that celebrate the most iconic and majestic landscapes and locations in the USA.*2024 EUREKA! Honor Book**2023 School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, Nonfiction*Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the history, architecture, flora, and fauna in some of the most visited National Monuments in th...

Journey into the four elemental forces that have shaped our world and define our future—perfect for curious young readers.Earth, Wind, Fire, Water blends science, history, and culture in an accessible and awe‑inspiring exploration of how these ancient forces connect every part of life on Earth.As you move from Earth to Wind to Fire to Water, you’ll explore:Earth: dig deep into geology, fossils, minerals, and the treas...

The global popularity and lucrative potential of tourism has made sustainability a major concern for archaeologists, site managers, politicians, local communities, tourism officials, and other stakeholders. This book establishes new, interdisciplinary ground for tourism and archaeology that will foster a new generation of sustainable thinking and practice. First, three teams of co-authors from both disciplines tackle key conceptual dilemmas: exploration vs. exploitation, education vs. ente...

An Instant #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Indie BestsellerA Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023**An Amazon Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of 2023When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek.**Set in the world of New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree's Bookshops &...

In the tradition of Legends & Lattes, comes a cozy fantasy steeped in sapphic romance about one of the Queen’s private guards and a powerful mage who want to open a bookshop and live happily ever after…if only the world would let them.All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of t...

The seductiveness of touristed landscapes is simultaneously local and global, as travelled places are formed and reworked by the activities of diverse, mobile people, in their desires to experience situated, sensuous qualities of difference. Cartier and Lew’s interesting and informative book explores contemporary issues in travel and tourism and human geography, and the complex cultural, political, and economic activities at stake in touristed landscapes as a result of globalization.

Toby thought she understood her own past; she thought she knew the score.She was wrong.It's time to learn the truth.

Comprehensive coverage of international cultural heritage tourism management.Cultural heritage is one of the most important tourism resources in the world. This book provides a comprehensive theoretical overview and applied knowledge of the issues, practices, current debates, concepts and management concerns associated with cultural heritage-based tourism.The second edition has been updated to include timely and emerging topics such as geopolitics, conflict...

A halfling and a goblin must learn to love each other despite their differences in this cozy fantasy romance, brimming with warmth and popular romance tropes—perfect for fans of The Honey Witch and The Spellshop**.**What if cottagecore and goblincore fell in love?When a halfling, Pansy, and a goblin, Ren, each think they've inherited the same cottage, they make a bargain: they'll ...