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Crossing Borders - Sharing Journeys

Author : Sarah Gleason
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 161858877X
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Crossing Borders - Sharing Journeys written by Sarah Gleason and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing number of nonprofit organizations have been created by immigrants and refugees to serve their communities in North America. These immigrant- and refugee-led organizations (IRLOs) work to provide services and meet a variety of needs, while at the same time building the infrastructure of these communities. Through a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Innovation Fund, Fieldstone Alliance initiated the two-year project in January 2004. The goal of Nexus was to enhance the knowledge and skills of capacity builders across North America in working with immigrant- and refugee-led organizations. The Nexus Project had two main components: research on capacity building with IRLOs and formation of a peer learning community among those who build the capacity of these organizations. This report draws three broad lessons for the capacity building field, with implications for the funding community, IRLOs, and capacity builders: effective capacity building takes time, which requires resources; more immigrant and refugee capacity builders are needed; and capacity builders need continuous learning and development. The Introduction describes the formation of the Nexus Project, its goals, and its working definitions. Chapter 1 describes the factors that result in effective capacity building with immigrant- and refugee-led organizations. Chapter 2 presents case studies from each of the Nexus partners. Each case study illustrates a practice used by Nexus partners when working with IRLOs. Chapter 3 details lessons Nexus partners learned through the course of this project. It further states implications of these lessons for those who fund work with IRLOs, for IRLO leaders, and for capacity building providers. The Appendices include a summary of IRLO research conducted by Wilder Research Center specifically for Nexus; a bibliography; and descriptions of the organizations and individuals who contributed to this report.

Border Crossings

Author : Emma Fick
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0063080370
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Border Crossings written by Emma Fick and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator Emma Fick’s epic train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway—from Beijing through Mongolia to Moscow—including more than 200 watercolor illustrations and handwritten text that includes cultural and historical information as well as invaluable travel tips. In May 2015, on a trip through the Baltics and Scandinavia, artist and illustrator Emma Fick and her boyfriend (now husband) Helvio discovered a worn copy of the Trans-Siberian Handbook at a secondhand shop in Helsinki. Many travelers from around the globe had used the guide to journey on the longest train ride in the world. Emma and Helvio took their find as a sign to embark on their own adventure on the legendary railway that has captured the imaginations and curiosities of many travelers and explorers since its construction a century ago. A year and a half later, with Trans-Siberian Handbook in hand, they boarded the train in Beijing. Their odyssey was just beginning. Border Crossings is the chronicle of their unforgettable 26-day, 8-city journey across Asia to Moscow. Emma offers a concise history of the railway and in vivid, visual language, takes you across a vast landscape of rural villages and bustling urban centers, through open food markets brimming with delicacies and a snowy mountain wilderness dotted with clusters of gers—nomadic homes. Emma’s detailed observations and lush descriptions, accompanied by detailed colorful illustrations, bring this remarkable journey of discovery and adventure—the landscapes, food, people and cultures—to life. Experience drinking salty milk tea, eating shoe sole cake (fried cakes shaped like shoe soles piled high and topped with milk curds and hard candies), and riding camels in Mongolia. In Russia, wander through a snow-draped countryside filled with stands of birch trees, explore the wonders of freshwater Lake Baikal—the source of omul, a ubiquitous and beloved fish delicacy—go ice fishing, and take a self-guided tour of Moscow. With its hand-drawn maps, its wealth of illustrations of every aspect of the experience—from sleeping quarters on a train to the highlights of a monastery or the details of a memorable meal, Border Crossings is an invitation to experience new destinations and cultures first-hand—to travel the Trans-Siberian Railway as never before, whether you’re a nomad looking for a new vacation destination, an armchair traveler, or just culturally curious.

Crossing Borders

Author : Ali Noorani
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538143518
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Crossing Borders written by Ali Noorani and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-03-28 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advance praise from public figures José Andrés, Al Franken, Jonathan Blitzer of The New Yorker, and Russell Moore of Christianity Today. Find the moving stories of American immigrants and their journeys in Ali Noorani’s chronicle. In an era when immigration on a global scale defines the fears and aspirations of Americans, Crossing Borders presents the complexities of migration through the stories of families fleeing violence and poverty, the government and nongovernmental organizations helping or hindering their progress, and the American communities receiving them. Ali Noorani, who has spent years building bridges between immigrants and their often conservative communities, takes readers on a journey to Honduras, Ciudad Juarez in Mexico, and Texas, meeting migrants and the organizations and people that help them on both sides of the border. He reports from the inside on why families make the heart-wrenching decision to leave home. Going beyond the polemical, partisan debate, Noorani offers sensitive insights and real solutions. Crossing Borders will appeal to a broad audience of concerned citizens across the political spectrum, faith communities, policymakers, and immigrants themselves.

Brilliance Beyond Borders

Author : Chinwe Esimai
Publisher : Harper Horizon
ISBN 13 : 0785241698
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Brilliance Beyond Borders written by Chinwe Esimai and published by Harper Horizon. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the traditional narrative about immigrant women--that those who come to the United States will succeed as long as they work hard, stay focused, and have supportive families--is a lie? Of the 73 million women in the US workforce, 11.5 million are foreign-born. The truth is--even in the midst of headlines and political debates about immigration reform and in the wake of MeToo and other female-centric movements--millions of immigrants, especially women, aren’t living their fullest potential. Based on her personal experience and the stories of trailblazing women from around the world and in diverse industries, author Chinwe Esimai shares five indispensable traits that make an ocean of difference between immigrants who live as mere shadows of their truest potential and those who find purpose and fulfillment--what Chinwe refers to as their immigrace: Saying yes to your immigrace, an immigrant woman’s expression of her highest purpose and potential Daring to play in the big leagues Transforming failure Embracing change and blending differences Finding joy and healing These five traits are the foundation of the Brilliance Blueprint, a step-by-step guide to help readers achieve to their own extraordinary results and build their own remarkable legacies.

Writing Journeys across Cultural Borders

Author : Elena V. Shabliy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1666900354
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (669 download)

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Download or read book Writing Journeys across Cultural Borders written by Elena V. Shabliy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narratives of journeys, voyages, and pilgrimages often guide readers to questions about humanism and humanity from a holistic perspective. The chapters in this volume explore narratives of both real and imagined journeys and examine their religious, psychological, psychoanalytical, philosophical, educational, and historical implications. What emerges is an understanding of narratives of journeys across cultural borders as powerful educational tools that can model and contribute to meaningful dialogue with other states, cultures, and civilizations.

Inside Passage

Author : Richard Manning
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 9781597268813
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (688 download)

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Download or read book Inside Passage written by Richard Manning and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book is about an idea that rests at the junction of what we call wilderness and civilization. Simply, it is a call for rethinking, and more importantly, reconstructing, our relationship with nature.” --from Inside PassageProtecting land in parks, safe from human encroachment, has been a primary strategy of conservationists for the past century and a half. Yet drawing lines around an area and calling it wilderness does little to solve larger environmental problems. As author Richard Manning puts it in a knowingly provocative way: “Wilderness designation is not a victory, but acknowledgement of defeat.”In Inside Passage, Manning takes us on a thought-provoking tour of the lands along the Pacific Northwest's Inside Passage -- from southeast Alaska down through Puget Sound, and then on to the northern Oregon coast and the Columbia River system -- as he explores the dichotomy between “wilderness” and “civilization” and the often disastrous effects of industrialization.Through vivid description and conversations with people in the region, Manning brings new insights to the area's most pressing environmental concerns -- the salmon crisis, deforestation, hydroelectric dams, urban sprawl -- and examines various innovative ways they are being addressed. He details efforts to restore degraded ecosystems and to integrate economic development with environmental protection, and looks at powerful new tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) that are increasingly being used to further conservation efforts.Throughout, Manning focuses on the hopeful possibility that we can redesign the human enterprise to a scale more appropriate to the nature that holds it, that rather than drawing borders around nature, we might instead start placing borders on human behavior. Perhaps, he suggests, we can begin to behave in all places as if all places matter to us as much as wilderness, and, in the process, claim all of nature as our own.Inside Passage is a wide-ranging and thoughtful exploration by a gifted writer, and an important work for anyone interested in the Pacific Northwest, or concerned about the future of our relationship to the natural world.

Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1787019276
Total Pages : 737 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Thailand’s Islands & Beaches is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stretch out on a perfect swath of white sand on Ko Lipe, rock climb the limestone karsts of Railay, and dive or snorkel around coral reefs with all kinds of fish in Ko Tao – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Thailand’s Islands & Beaches: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Bangkok, Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf, Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf, Phuket & the Andaman Coast eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Thailand’s Islands & Beaches is our most comprehensive guide to Thailand’s islands and beaches, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. After wider or more extensive city coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Thailand and Bangkok guides for a comprehensive look at all the country and capital have to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Destiny’s Kaleidoscope

Author : Vikas Parihar
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book Destiny’s Kaleidoscope written by Vikas Parihar and published by Notion Press. This book was released on with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Destiny’s Kaleidoscope” transports readers to a magical world where destiny weaves a tapestry of colours and wonder. The story follows our brave protagonist as they embark on a transformative quest, encountering mythical creatures, enchanted landscapes, and enigmatic villains along the way. As destinies intertwine and unforeseen challenges shape their path, readers will be swept away by a mesmerizing adventure that will leave a lasting impression. What sets “Destiny’s Kaleidoscope” apart is its enchanting prose, vivid world-building, and profound themes of self-discovery and friendship. I have meticulously crafted this novel with the aim of providing readers with an escape into a realm beyond imagination, while also instilling in them a sense of courage and empowerment.

Journey to Excellence: Navigating the Hospitality Career Path from Local to Global

Author : Mr. Pandaraboina Suresh Babu
Publisher : SGSH Publication
ISBN 13 : 9366312144
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (663 download)

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Download or read book Journey to Excellence: Navigating the Hospitality Career Path from Local to Global written by Mr. Pandaraboina Suresh Babu and published by SGSH Publication. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey to Excellence: Navigating the Hospitality Career Path from Local to Global" is an essential guide for individuals aspiring to thrive in the diverse and competitive field of hospitality management. This book begins by laying a solid foundation, emphasizing the core skills and knowledge needed to embark on a successful career in hospitality. It addresses the importance of customer service excellence, operational efficiency, and teamwork from the local perspective, providing practical tips and case studies to illustrate key concepts. As the journey progresses, the focus shifts towards preparing professionals for global opportunities. Readers are introduced to the complexities of managing hospitality operations across different cultures and regions. Cultural competency becomes a central theme, exploring how understanding and respecting diverse customs and norms can enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. The book also delves into strategic leadership, offering insights into decision-making processes, crisis management, and sustainable practices that are critical in today's globalized hospitality industry.

The complete travel guide for Guinea-Bissau

Author :
Publisher : YouGuide Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1837047383
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book The complete travel guide for Guinea-Bissau written by and published by YouGuide Ltd. This book was released on with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At YouGuide™, we are dedicated to bringing you the finest travel guides on the market, meticulously crafted for every type of traveler. Our guides serve as your ultimate companions, helping you make the most of your journeys around the world. Our team of dedicated experts works tirelessly to create comprehensive, up-todate, and captivating travel guides. Each guide is a treasure trove of essential information, insider insights, and captivating visuals. We go beyond the tourist trail, uncovering hidden treasures and sharing local wisdom that transforms your travels into extraordinary adventures. Countries change, and so do our guides. We take pride in delivering the most current information, ensuring your journey is a success. Whether you're an intrepid solo traveler, an adventurous couple, or a family eager for new horizons, our guides are your trusted companions to every country. For more travel guides and information, please visit www.youguide.com

The Complete Travel Guide for Guinea-Bissau

Author : YouGuide
Publisher : Youguide International BV
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Travel Guide for Guinea-Bissau written by YouGuide and published by Youguide International BV. This book was released on with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Complete Travel Guide Series" offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse destinations worldwide. Each book provides detailed insights into local culture, history, attractions, and practical travel tips, ensuring travellers are well-prepared to embark on memorable journeys. With vibrant illustrations, beautiful pictures and up to date information, this series is an essential companion for any type of traveller seeking enriching experiences.

Soul Truth: A memoir about a journey across borders and within

Author : Bianca Caruana
Publisher : Bianca Caruana
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book Soul Truth: A memoir about a journey across borders and within written by Bianca Caruana and published by Bianca Caruana. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the greatest journey we’ll ever have is the journey to meet ourselves. At the age of twenty-eight, Bianca had a flourishing career with one of Australia’s largest supermarket chains. She had climbed the corporate ladder and was well on her way to achieving the “Great Australian Dream”. But one autumn day, as she sat in her office staring at the grey, confining walls of expectations, deadlines and detachment, she had one of the most profound epiphanies of her life. She realised that her lifestyle and core values were fundamentally misaligned. In this unmasked memoir, Bianca Caruana – the woman behind the renowned travel blog, The Altruistic Traveller – shares the events that unfolded after her courageous decision to steer away from her charted course and lead a life guided by her heart. Bianca’s romantic, adventurous tale spans Australia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. It is a story of love, loss, community, and connection, infused with sage wisdom about the journey to meet our untethered selves for the first time.

Mama's Nightingale

Author : Edwidge Danticat
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399185887
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (991 download)

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Download or read book Mama's Nightingale written by Edwidge Danticat and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalist After Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening to her mother's warm greeting on their answering machine. To ease the distance between them while she’s in jail, Mama begins sending Saya bedtime stories inspired by Haitian folklore on cassette tape. Moved by her mother's tales and her father's attempts to reunite their family, Saya writes a story of her own—one that just might bring her mother home for good. With stirring illustrations, this tender tale shows the human side of immigration and imprisonment—and shows how every child has the power to make a difference.

Surviving Tomorrow's Climate Challenge

Author : Oludotun Coker
Publisher : BookRix
ISBN 13 : 375546750X
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (554 download)

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Download or read book Surviving Tomorrow's Climate Challenge written by Oludotun Coker and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the quaint village where Maya lived, a remarkable journey unfolded in the midst of the impacts of climate change. As the global temperature rose, bringing about unprecedented shifts in weather patterns, Maya and her friends discovered the true meaning of climate change. This heartwarming story revolves around their efforts to face the consequences of these changes and find global warming solutions that not only protected their village but also contributed to a more sustainable world. Guided by the wisdom of the village's wise old man, Maya and her community embarked on a quest to adapt to the challenges brought about by climate change. They observed the world around them, learning from nature's signs and understanding the far-reaching consequences of climate change. As they faced the realities of a changing climate, Maya became a beacon of leadership, advocating for solutions that not only mitigated global warming but also fostered a resilient and united community. Join Maya in this simple yet profound journey, where a small village grapples with the consequences of climate change, seeks understanding about global warming, and strives to be a part of the global warming solutions. In the face of nature's wrath, Maya's village not only survives but thrives, showcasing that collective action and a commitment to living in harmony with the Earth can make a significant impact on a world transformed by the forces of climate change.

Solito, Solita

Author : Steven Mayers
Publisher : Haymarket Books
ISBN 13 : 1608466205
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Solito, Solita written by Steven Mayers and published by Haymarket Books. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are a mass migration of thousands, yet each one travels alone. Solito, Solita (Alone, Alone), shortlisted for the 2019 Juan E. Méndez Book Award for Human Rights in Latin America, is an urgent collection of oral histories that tells—in their own words—the story of young refugees fleeing countries in Central America and traveling for hundreds of miles to seek safety and protection in the United States. Fifteen narrators describe why they fled their homes, what happened on their dangerous journeys through Mexico, how they crossed the borders, and for some, their ongoing struggles to survive in the United States. In an era of fear, xenophobia, and outright lies, these stories amplify the compelling voices of migrant youth. What can they teach us about abuse and abandonment, bravery and resilience, hypocrisy and hope? They bring us into their hearts and onto streets filled with the lure of freedom and fraught with violence. From fending off kidnappers with knives and being locked in freezing holding cells to tearful reunions with parents, Solito, Solita’s narrators bring to light the experiences of young people struggling for a better life across the border. This collection includes the story of Adrián, from Guatemala City, whose mother was shot to death before his eyes. He refused to join a gang, rode across Mexico atop cargo trains, crossed the US border as a minor, and was handcuffed and thrown into ICE detention on his eighteenth birthday. We hear the story of Rosa, a Salvadoran mother fighting to save her life as well as her daughter’s after death squads threatened her family. Together they trekked through the jungles on the border between Guatemala and Mexico, where masked men assaulted them. We also meet Gabriel, who after surviving sexual abuse starting at the age of eight fled to the United States, and through study, legal support and work, is now attending UC Berkeley.

Border

Author : Kapka Kassabova
Publisher : Graywolf Press
ISBN 13 : 1555979785
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (559 download)

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Download or read book Border written by Kapka Kassabova and published by Graywolf Press. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Remarkable: a book about borders that makes the reader feel sumptuously free.” —Peter Pomerantsev In this extraordinary work of narrative reportage, Kapka Kassabova returns to Bulgaria, from where she emigrated as a girl twenty-five years previously, to explore the border it shares with Turkey and Greece. When she was a child, the border zone was rumored to be an easier crossing point into the West than the Berlin Wall, and it swarmed with soldiers and spies. On holidays in the “Red Riviera” on the Black Sea, she remembers playing on the beach only miles from a bristling electrified fence whose barbs pointed inward toward the enemy: the citizens of the totalitarian regime. Kassabova discovers a place that has been shaped by successive forces of history: the Soviet and Ottoman empires, and, older still, myth and legend. Her exquisite portraits of fire walkers, smugglers, treasure hunters, botanists, and border guards populate the book. There are also the ragged men and women who have walked across Turkey from Syria and Iraq. But there seem to be nonhuman forces at work here too: This densely forested landscape is rich with curative springs and Thracian tombs, and the tug of the ancient world, of circular time and animism, is never far off. Border is a scintillating, immersive travel narrative that is also a shadow history of the Cold War, a sideways look at the migration crisis troubling Europe, and a deep, witchy descent into interior and exterior geographies.

The Travel Atlas

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1788686438
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book The Travel Atlas written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ultimate world atlas for globetrotters. Combining our extensive mapping experience and unrivalled destination insight and knowledge, our first dedicated altas makes it easy for you to plan adventures and discover remarkable places around the planet. With Lonely Planets The Travel Atlas in your hands, you can explore every part of the world and plan upcoming trips with one simple and easy-to-use resource. Inside, youll find detailed maps to every country on Earth, with popular regions and destinations presented at greater scale. Each large page of mapping is accompanied with the areas top sights and activities, while our themed itineraries, ranging from two days to two weeks, will ensure you dont miss the best sights. Youll also find trip planning tools like climate information and transport hubs to help you get there and away. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the worlds number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, weve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. Youll also find our content on lonelyplanet.com, mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.