Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Travelers are showing a huge interest in the fast-growing sector known as experiential tourism--vacations that encompass heritage, culture, nature, ecology, and soft adventure. In the footsteps of the briskly selling The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life featuring North American destinations, our new title extends these ardent travelers' sights to global scale. From helping to build a health clinic in Tanzania to learning massage in Thailand...
Author
Publisher
Rocky Nook
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Considered by many to be the world's top destination for amateur and professional landscape photographers, Iceland possesses unparalleled beauty, and the variety of spectacular landscapes found on this small island is astounding. Whether you're visiting Iceland as a destination in its own right or as a stopover on your way elsewhere, you're bound to have a unique and memorable experience. To help you make the most of your trip-no matter how long or...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Rabat is the modern capital of Morocco but its history dates back to the 7th century. Here we visit the Mohammed V mausoleum; the Hassan Mosque, the most famous landmark in Rabat; next we explore the old city, the Fès-el-Bali medina, known for its various souks, or markets; then to the Fez el Jedid, the newer part of the city, which is home to the Royal Palace and the Mellah section of town; also we see Medersas, Islamic schools. In Marrakesh, the...
Author
Publisher
Dpunkt.verlag
Language
Deutsch
Description
Die zweite Auflage von »Island fotografieren« wurde komplett aktualisiert und um ein Kapitel zur Drohnenfotografie erweitert. Fotograf und Island-Kenner Martin Schulz führt seine Leserinnen und Leser in 55 Stationen rund um die Insel, zu packenden Motiven zwischen Küste und Hochland. Mit den genauen Anfahrts- und Lagebeschreibungen (inkl. QR-Codes mit Google Maps-Links) lässt sich leicht zu den Zielen navigieren. Tipps zu Autovermietung und Tourenanbietern,...
Publisher
Pro Doco
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a fascinating case study of a large city in the developing world. With around 10 million people as the city enters the 21st century, this is a mega city with a mix of traditional and Western land uses. The program covers the main activities and problems. Despite the difficulties, the Thai residents go about their daily lives with a minimum stress, which reflects on their culture. A visit to some major tourist attractions...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Part travelogue and part scientist's notebook, The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's expeditions around the world to meet with last speakers of vanishing languages. The speakers' eloquent reflections and candid photographs reveal little-known lifeways as well as revitalization efforts to teach disappearing languages to younger generations. Thought-provoking and engaging, this unique book illuminates the
...Publisher
The Orchard
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
See the sport of surfing as it's never been captured before in John Florence and Blake Vincent Kueny's second signature release. The first surf film shot in 4K, VIEW FROM A BLUE MOON follows the world's most dynamic surfer John Florence and his closest friends from his home on the North Shore of Oahu to his favorite surfing destinations around the globe.. From the dreamy blue perfection of the South Pacific to the darkest uncharted waters of Africa...
9) Aspen
Publisher
Frederick Wiseman (Zipporah)
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
ASPEN is a film about a town famous in the 19th century for silver mining and now known for its scenic splendor, mountains, skiing, hiking, music, intellectual activity and fashionable people. The film documents the daily life and activities of the people who live, work, visit and play in Aspen in the winter.. "Wiseman's view of Aspen and the Aspenites is clearly that the place and its people are a study in contrasts, some of them touching and some...
10) Ocean Driven
Publisher
The Orchard
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A gripping, inspirational story about Chris Bertish's big wave surfing odyssey that culminates in the world's premier big wave surfing competition at Mavericks. Bertish takes the world by storm in the largest waves there in 2010.. Winner of Best Feature at the Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival.
Author
Publisher
dpunkt
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Deutsch
Description
In diesem Fotoscout zeigen der Marokko-Kenner Jörg Löffler und die Fotografin Karen Meyer-Rebentisch den Reisenden, wo sie faszinierende und typische Motive finden. Neben zahlreichen Bildbeispielen geben sie praktische Tipps, wie und wann Aufnahmen am besten gelingen und worauf beim Fotografieren in dem islamisch geprägten Land besonders zu achten ist.Ein Rausch der Farben und Formen, das unglaublich brillante Licht, die Vielfalt der Landschaften,...
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
For memorable photos that provide a sense of time and place, you must add life, be it people or animals. Get tips on taking dynamic individual and group portraits, from directing your subject's wardrobe to using near/far perspective. You'll also learn when to reach for a telephoto lens and the advantages and drawbacks of using flash.
Author
Publisher
dpunkt
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Deutsch
Description
Wer auf Reisen geht, steht vor der (etwa) absurden Herausforderung, aus dieser Zeit die besten Fotos des ganzen Jahres mitzubringen. Wie das gelingen kann, auch wenn man eigentlich gar nicht so fit ist im Fotografieren, zeigt Scott Kelby in seinem neuesten Buch. Angefangen bei der richtigen Vorbereitung (kleines Foto-Besteck, vor Ort »Fixer« buchen) über das Fotografieren in den verschiedensten Motiv- und Lichtsituationen bis zur Nachbearbeitung...
Author
Series
Publisher
Dpunkt.verlag
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Deutsch
Description
Entdecken Sie München mit Ihrer Kamera - und diesem Fotoscout. Er führt Sie jenseits der bekannten Klischees auf sechs Themen-Touren durch Bayerns Hauptstadt und ihre Umgebung, von den Klassikern bis zu den Geheimtipps, von Tradition bis Subkultur, von Street- bis Naturfotografie. Unterwegs und nebenbei lernen Sie fotografische Techniken kennen, mit denen Ihre Bilder noch besser werden.Ob Sie München schon kennen oder zum ersten Mal besuchen: mit...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A series of three programs dealing with issues of Australian identity, including: Land of the long weekend, Populate or perish, Sheep's back. The series is produced by Film Australia's National Interest Program, with the assistance of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Executive Producer: Sharon Connolly. Producer: Susan Ardill. Director: Peter Butt, Sue Brooks, Susan Ardill.
Author
Publisher
Dpunkt.verlag
Pub. Date
2022
Language
Deutsch
Description
Ganz gleich, ob es sich um einen St�dtetrip, den Sommerurlaub oder eine Fernreise handelt - Reisen und Fotografieren passen perfekt zusammen. Damit die Leser innen ihre Reise in tollen Bildern festhalten k�nnen, bietet das Buch eine F�ulle an praktischen Tipps. Angefangen von Planungsaspekten �uber konkrete Bildideen und Informationen zu den unterschiedlichen Genres erhalten die Leserinnen auch Informationen dar�uber, wie sich die Fotos...
17) Hit the Road
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Language
Persian
Formats
Description
Panah Panahi, son and collaborator of embattled filmmaker Jafar Panahi and apprentice to Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami, makes a striking feature debut with this charming, sharp-witted, and deeply moving comic drama. HIT THE ROAD takes the tradition of the Iranian road-trip movie and adds unexpected twists and turns. It follows a family of four - two middle-aged parents and their sons, one a taciturn adult, the other a ebullient six-year-old - as...
18) Eastern Memories
Publisher
Filmotor
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Mongolian
Description
At the beginning of the 20th century, when there were still empty spots on the world map, the Finnish philologist G.J. Ramstedt travelled through Central Asia to Japan. Like a true adventurer, he kept a diary in the grand style that we hear on the soundtrack, while the contrast to today's landscapes and, especially, cities is highlighted in the film's imagery shot during the two Finnish filmmakers' journey in his footsteps. 'EASTERN MEMORIES' is both...
Author
Publisher
Elsevier
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Air Transport: A Tourism Perspective provides rigorous insights into the current complexities, synergies and conflicts within air transportation and tourism, presenting a balanced, comprehensive, contemporary, and global analysis that thoroughly examines the links between theory and practice. The book offers readers a multi-sector, global perspective on the practical implications of the link between air transport and tourism. By using a novel approach,...
Publisher
TN Marketing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Reduce costly leaks and breakdowns and increase the value of your RV with some simple maintenance. In this class, you'll learn how to inspect and refresh the sealants on the roof and sidewall. You'll also learn how to address faded fiberglass, damaged awnings, cracked decals and black streaks that can drop your RV's value. Finally, you'll see how to maintain the tires and deal with other common motorhome issues.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request