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The new seventh edition of Bradt''s Sri Lanka remains the most detailed and comprehensive guidebook to this alluring island nation. Written by Philip Briggs, one of the world''s most experienced and highly regarded guidebook writers, this thoroughly updated guide provides detailed coverage of every aspect of this diverse and compact country, from idyllic tropical coastlines to mist-shrouded tea plantations and time-warped colonial homesteads. Alongside in-depth sections on all major beach resorts, archaeological sites, historic towns and national parks, it introduces adventurous travellers to intriguing lesser-known sites and emergent destinations inaccessible for decades prior to 2009, when the civil war ended.Beach holidays are a year-round attraction, while fantastic Buddhist-affiliated UNESCO World Heritage Sites range from the massive dagobas of Anuradhapura, built in pre-Christian times on a scale rivalling Egyptian pyramids, to Dambulla''s exquisitely painted cave temples. Wildlife-viewing opportunities abound, and this guide provides unparalleled, illustrated advice on making the most of these. Asia''s densest elephant and leopard populations thrive in an extensive network of national parks, complemented by fine whale and dolphin-watching, and 450 bird species including 30 occurring in no other country.Extensive hotel and restaurant listings, covering everything from exclusive boutique hotels to shoestring homestays, have been cherry-picked based on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Sri Lanka - Philip Briggs

Whether you want to get cultural in Kandy, try your hand at surfing in Arugam or sample the very best cuisine across the island, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Sri Lanka has to offer.Sri Lanka is simply stunning. Its landscapes range from humid rainforests to sandy beaches, soaring peaks to tea-planted valleys. The island''s urban environments are similarly diverse. There''s Colombo, the cosmopolitan capital; traditional Kandy, which is home to the Temple of the Tooth; and picture-perfect Galle, with its imposing Dutch fort. And if that wasn''t enough to entice you to visit, there''s the food - crunchy hoppers, steaming samosas and comforting curries. Our updated 2023 guide brings Sri Lanka to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country''s iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Sri Lanka is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Sri Lanka you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Sri Lanka''s must-sees and hidden gems.- Accessible itineraries to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako DK Sri Lanka - DK Travel

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Sri Lanka.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from reef diving and snorkelling around Pigeon Island, to experiencing Sri Lanka''s most iconic train ride through scenic tea plantations, and spotting leopards and sloth bears in the crowd-free Kumana National Park.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Sri Lanka travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Sri Lanka and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Beddagana Wetland Park, Sacred City of Kandy, and moreSpecial features on Colombo walking tour; choosing your best surf spot; and Sri Lankan literature guideExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Sri Lanka - Mayhew Bradley, Lonely Planet, Zinara Rathnayake, Joseph Richard Francis, Demi Perera, Marisa Megan Paska

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A blend of travel writing, memoir, history and current affairs that tells the story of Sri Lanka. A perfect read for first-time visitors, Sri Lankans abroad or at home, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of the world’s most fascinating and paradoxical countries. Razeen Sally was born to a Sri Lankan Muslim father and a Welsh mother.Just before his teens, a political conflict tore his family apart and he left Sri Lanka, barely going back for thirty years. When he finally returned ‘home’, he spent much of the next decade crisscrossing the island, trying to understand this paradoxical place. Blessed with nature’s bounty and an easy, pleasure-loving people, it was nevertheless scarred by ethnic conflict and the violence of civil war.As a native and a tourist, Sally makes an ideal guide to Sri Lanka’s past and present. He won’t tell you which restaurant has the best reviews or the price of a hotel room. Instead, he will accompany you like a learned friend, sharing his journeys, pointing out the unmissable gems beyond the obvious spots, and unpacking the nation’s culture and history.Insightful, intimate and moving, Return to Sri Lanka is an indispensable book, whether you're already familiar ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Return to Sri Lanka - Razeen Sally

Make your trip to Sri Lanka extraordinaryLearn to surf in Arugam. Explore the historic fort in Galle. Sample the very best local cuisine. For a vacation to remember, Sri Lanka is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Sri Lanka to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover:our pick of Sri Lanka’s must-sees and top experiencesbeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Sri Lankathe best spots to eat, drink, shop and staydetailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safecolour-coded chapters to each part of Sri Lankaa lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goAlso visiting India? Try our DK India.

Objev podobné jako DK Sri Lanka - DK Travel

With a rich avifauna of more than 350 species that includes 29 endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of southern Asia's most popular birding destination. This new field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list, including most vagrants, with particular emphasis placed on endemic species and races. Detailed text highlights key identification criteria, along with accurate colour maps.Packed with spectacular and detailed plates by leading bird artists such as Alan Harris, Tim Worfolk and John Cox, Birds of Sri Lanka is the definitive identification tool for the visiting birdwatcher.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to Birds of Sri Lanka - Deepal Warakagoda, Carol Inskipp, Tim Inskipp, Richard Grimmett

Sri Lanka takes its place in Asian garden history not only by virtue of its chronicle accounts, inscriptional records and literary descriptions of gardens and natural environments, but even more so on account of the unique survival of the archaeological remains of many planned garden forms, especially from time horizons earlier than those of surviving historic gardens in other South Asian societies and cultures. The Sri Lankan relict gardens are an archaeological phenomenon little seen elsewhere in Asia from a period prior to the 13th century.Following the journey proposed by Klaus Holzhausen and the authors of this volume, one goes from surprise to surprise. First of all, there’s the unsuspected world of the great royal estates: spatial generosity here reflects a local aristocratic civilisation which found in the garden the highest point of its art. Another essential tradition presented in this volume is that of Sri Lanka’s monastic gardens. The sheer number of Buddhist monasteries scattered all over the island since almost 2000 years is incredible. Most of these sites contain rather gardens than buildings. Then there’s the more complex case of colonial gardens, those magical but often forced amalgams between a self-celebrating culture from outside and the local topography ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Gardens of Sri Lanka

Kniha - autor Elke Homburg, 128 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Již staří mořeplavci byli Srí Lankou nadšení a dávali jí poeticky znějící jména: Země lotosových květů, Ostrov bohů, Perla v Indickém oceánu. I dnes slibuje název nezapomenutelnou krásu: Srí Lanka znamená něco jako "královsky zářící země". Na satelitní mapě vypadá tento ostrovní stát jako slza, která ukápla z indického subkontinentu a spadla do oceánu. Povrchní pozorovatel by si ji rád představoval jako slzu radosti, protože na Srí Lance se potkává všechno, co si lze pod pojmem tropická dovolená vysnít: kilometry dlouhé bílé pláže, nad nimiž se malebně sklánějí palmy, bujná vegetace s kulisou hor, kde zraje hojnost plodů. Navíc se zde ukrývá kulturní bohatství, které dodá dovolené na zajímavosti a příjemné změně. A v neposlední řadě je ostrov domovem lidí, kteří se při setkání s cizincem usmějí a vyjdou mu vstříc pohostinností a příslovečnou ochotou.

Objev podobné jako Srí Lanka (978-80-7541-112-9)

Průvodce nabízí to nejlepší ze Srí Lanky ve 12 prohlídkových trasách.Srí Lanka je pro své zlatavé pláže a bujnou tropickou vegetaci považována za ráj na zemi. Může se pochlubit neuvěřitelně různorodou krajinou. Srílanská kuchyně sice není za hranicemi ostrova příliš známá, to ale nic nemění na tom, že se jedná o skvělý gastronomický zážitek, byť pro někoho trochu ostřejšího rázu. 12 prohlídkových tras V našem průvodci najdete 12 prohlídkových tras po Srí Lance, s přesným popisem, časovou náročností a mapkou. Kniha vás seznámí s památkami i současností této země, provede vás krásami místní přírody, upozorní na zajímavosti, doporučí nejlepší pláže, restaurace i hotely. Nezapomíná ani na nakupování, sportovní vyžití, noční život a upozornění na místní zvyklosti, které by vás mohly překvapit. Praktické rady na cesty Na pečlivě vybraných trasách obdivujte chrámy, svatyně a koloniální architekturu, prozkoumejte národní parky, odpočiňte si u vody, zahrajte si kriket nebo vyzkoušejte ajurvédskou léčbu. Díky praktickým radám poznáte místní kuchyni a dozvíte se, kam vyrazit za nákupy i zábavou. Slovníček a základní fráze V našem průvodci naleznete také stručný slovníček se základními frázemi. Praktický slovníček obsahuje nejdůležitější výrazy a fráze, které vám pomohou při komunikaci a usnadní vaše cestování. Ať už potřebujete základní informace nebo ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This new, fully-updated 8th edition of Bradt''s Ethiopia remains the most comprehensive, detailed and thorough guide available, particularly known for its strength of background information, coverage of off-the-beaten track areas, and in-depth details of hotels and other tourist facilities. It also contains far more maps than other guides. Bradt''s Ethiopia is also the longest serving English-language guidebook dedicated to the country, with a history of 25 years of research and expertise. This new edition has been updated by the original author, Philip Briggs, the world''s foremost writer of Africa travel guides. Recent years have seen a notable rise in domestic and foreign private investment in the development of new hotels and national parks; this new edition includes all the most up-to-date details reflecting all the most recent changes, from development of tourist facilities to improved road infrastructure. Bradt''s Ethiopia is ideal for visitors of all ages no matter the interest, whether travelling independently or part of an organised group, from adventurous and active travellers interested in cultural, historical, and wildlife sightseeing to international conference visitors, spa tourists and community-based visitors looking for activities such as trekking and horse-riding in the Rift Valley and Simien Mountains. Wildlife and birding visitors who ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ethiopia - Philip Briggs

Bradt''s Uganda has for many years been considered the go-to source of information for travellers interested in this extraordinary country, which boasts Africa''s most biodiverse - and arguably most exciting - safari circuit. Written by Philip Briggs, the world''s foremost guidebook writer on Africa, this new tenth edition of the most detailed travel guidebook available to Uganda has been thoroughly updated by local resident and experienced travel writer Andrew Roberts. Uganda excels for wildlife-watching, and recent transport improvements now make for relatively easy year-round access to key sites. Visit the lush montane forests of Bwindi, which protect one of the world''s largest remaining populations of mountain gorillas, watch habituated chimpanzees in Kibale and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, or enjoy outstanding birdwatching throughout - with more than a thousand bird species in a country similar in size to Great Britain. As well as treating readers to a dedicated wildlife chapter with over 100 colour wildlife photographs, Bradt''s Uganda guides visitors around key wildlife-watching experiences. It provides up-to-date coverage of gorilla-tracking options, describing gorilla groups and their locations - everything anyone who dreams of encountering these remarkable primates needs to know. Uganda is not just about wildlife. Hikers love ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Uganda - Andrew Roberts, Philip Briggs

Co-authored by regional expert Sean Connolly and Philip Briggs, the world''s foremost guidebook writer on Africa, this third edition of Bradt''s The Gambia remains the most comprehensive guide available to mainland Africa''s smallest country. This new edition integrates recent developments, from recently opened restaurants and hotels to the new roads and bridges that make circumnavigating the country easier than ever. The guide provides detailed coverage of ecolodges and camps, information on festivals, music workshops and opportunities to experience local culture, plus advice about birdwatching possibilities in a country popular with first-time birders to Africa. As well as encompassing popular coastal resorts, the guide provides information required to explore the relatively undeveloped interior and proposes excursions into neighbouring Senegal, making it ideal for visitors on organised holidays and independent travellers alike.Bradt''s The Gambia reveals all the practical information needed to explore this welcoming and safe country (not for nothing is it nicknamed the ''Smiling Coast'') with its plethora of beach resorts, catering to all tastes and budgets, that line the 80km stretch of tropical coastline running from the capital Banjul to the remote southern border. Small in size but rich in character, The Gambia offers perhaps the closest English-speaking ''winter sun'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Gambia - Sean Connolly, Philip Briggs

This new ninth edition of Bradt’s Malawi remains the only standalone practical guidebook to this magical southeast African destination produced by a mainstream publisher. Long known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’, thanks to its traditional welcome, Malawi is a small country with a big lake – accounting for around a third of its territory – and, oddly, is the first nation outside Denmark to have a Carlsberg brewery.The guide takes you from the northern Nyika Plateau with its zebra herds to the long lake shore and the easy charm of baobab-studded Likoma Island. Heading south, you come to the capital Lilongwe and nearby Cape Maclear, a low-key resort town with excellent diving and snorkelling. From here you can travel to Liwonde National Park, famed for its abundant elephant and hippo, and the historic town of Zomba, whose high plateau is criss-crossed by hiking trails. Heading south again brings you to Mount Mulanje, the country’s highest peak at 3,002 m.Malawi offers many outstanding adventure opportunities: kayaking on the vast lake amongst dug-out canoes; walking up the Rift Valley escarpment to Livingstonia; and watching the ‘big five’ in wonderful natural surroundings. With the reintroduction of sought-after mammals, including elephants to Nkhotakota ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Malawi - Philip Briggs

Now into its eighth edition and written by Philip Briggs, the world''s leading author of African guidebooks, Bradt''s Rwanda has been the go-to guide for visitors to the ''Land of a Thousand Hills'' for more than 20 years. Still the only standalone guide in English to this increasingly popular destination, it remains in a class of its own for in-depth information. With fresh research into developments across the country, Bradt''s Rwanda includes expanded coverage of Gishwati-Mukura National Park, which opened to tourism in 2021, and up-to-date details of rapidly modernising Kigali, considered Africa''s cleanest city. Rwanda continues to change and develop at an unprecedented pace - no country has a higher proportion of female parliamentarians - and there''s hardly a more accessible part of Africa. It''s no less intriguing for the convenience, however, and Rwanda''s superlative natural attractions constantly improve, with growing animal populations, as in Akagera National Park, where Africa''s Big Five (rhino, lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo) can be seen.This new edition also includes extensive maps and natural history information, while details of kayak and canoe excursions on Lake Kivu and the Mukungwa River complement advice about staying on tea plantations at Sorwathe or Gisovu. It contains everything ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rwanda - Philip Briggs, Janice Booth

Now in its eighth edition, Bradt''s Mozambique remains the most established and sole standalone guide to this alluring African country. In-depth coverage of wildlife, history, culture, and diving and snorkelling is complemented by invaluable, up-to-date practical advice on travel and accommodation, presented in an easy-to-navigate geographical structure . Originally written by Philip Briggs, this new edition has been updated by Africa experts Huw and Kate Hennessy, authors of several previous Bradt guides.Mozambique is a country of two halves. The tourism-savvy south offers romantic tropical beaches, luxury lodges and world-class diving, plus the tree-lined capital of Maputo, a city oozing Afro-Mediterranean flair. By contrast, the less-developed north is one of Africa''s last frontiers, with excitingly vast game reserves and idyllic coastal panoramas that entice intrepid travellers and those hankering after barefoot luxury. With its national park set-up expanded and refurbished, Mozambique looks set to reclaim its standing as one of Africa''s top safari destinations. Moreover, although one of the continent''s fastest developing tourist countries, it still offers opportunities to experience ''quintessential Africa''. As Mozambique approaches 50 years since independence, development boosted by one of Africa''s highest economic growth rates and a swift resurgence following 2019''s devastating cyclone are drawing tourists back ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Mozambique - Philip Briggs

The new, extensively revised, third edition of Bradt''s East African Wildlife guide provides a user-friendly overview of East Africa''s peerless wildlife - not only ''big game'' and other large mammals (an alluring list that includes elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, gorilla and chimpanzee), but also birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Excellent for independent travellers, it excels as a standalone guide combining both wildlife and visitor information, and is also a perfect complement to traditional field guides or to Bradt travel guides to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. From the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro to the sultry Indian Ocean coastline, with a range of habitats that span parched desert and vast transparent lakes, open savannah and tropical rainforest, east Africa is simply the world''s finest wildlife-viewing destination. Straddling the Equator and bisected by the magnificent Great Rift Valley, it is a true Mecca for wildlife enthusiasts. It harbours the continent''s most popular safari locations, including legendary reserves such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Mara, Samburu, Murchison Falls, Bwindi and Tsavo. Written by Philip Briggs, the world''s foremost guidebook writer on Africa and a wildlife expert, East African Wildlife covers the fauna of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Some 300-plus colour ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako East African Wildlife - Philip Briggs, Ariadne Van Zandbergen

This new, thoroughly updated ninth edition of Bradt''s Ghana remains the only dedicated guidebook to this beguiling country - and the most comprehensive source of travel information about it. One of West Africa''s few English-speaking nations, the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence and the world''s second-largest producer of chocolate, Ghana is friendly, safe and inexpensive, making it an ideal destination for first-time visitors to the continent. Ghana is a country more about experiencing the unique and authentic than ticking off a series of boxes. Although smaller than the UK, it is rich in little-visited national parks, forest reserves, cultural sites and scenic waterfalls, and is blessed with bleached-white beaches and lush rainforest along 550 kilometres of Atlantic coastline. Written by Philip Briggs, arguably the world''s most experienced guidebook writer, and updated by a travel writer specialising in Africa, Bradt''s Ghana guidebook provides everything you need to know to plan and enjoy your trip. Its coverage ranges from inexpensive opportunities to see wildlife to cultural and historical aspects, from the solemnity of the slave dungeons at Elmina''s UNESCO-listed castle to villages near its remote and sparsely populated northern border with Burkina Faso. Twenty-two chapters across five regional sections ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ghana - Philip Briggs

This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt''s Northern Tanzania Safari Guide remains the only full-length guidebook focussed exclusively on the country''s north and on Zanzibar. Reflecting tourism''s shift away from backpackers and budget camping safaris to upper-end and mid-range safaris and beach holidays, it is tailored closely to the requirements of anyone going on a safari to northern Tanzania, followed by a few days on Zanzibar.Northern Tanzania is dominated by Africa''s finest safari circuit, offering spectacular game-viewing year round. Centred on the legendary Serengeti National Park and its world-famous wildebeest migration, this circuit also incorporates the Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara and Tarangire national parks. Geographically northern Tanzania is one of Africa''s most varied regions, with a palm-fringed Indian Ocean coastline complemented by the scenic wonders of the Great Rift Valley, and several impressive volcanically formed mountains, most notably snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa and a popular goal for hikers. Lesser-known gems include the prehistoric rock art at Kondoa (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the forested Arusha National Park and Amani Nature Reserve, and the spectacular Ol Doinyo Lengai - Africa''s most active volcano. Serviced by a well-developed safari industry, northern Tanzania''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Northern Tanzania - Philip Briggs, Chris McIntyre

Objevte Srí Lanku - průvodce Rough Guide vám bude skvělým společníkem. Průvodce Rough Guide je nejúplnějším průvodcem po této fascinující zemi. Každá kapitola obsahuje detailní informace o daném místě a věnuje se i všemu zajímavému od jídla a jazyka po média a sport. Najdete tu rovněž základní informace o životním prostředí, politice, kultuře, hudbě a historii. Nová celobarevná koncepce knihy v sobě kombinuje nádherné fotografie, které povzbudí vaši chuť cestovat, s praktickým řazením textů a spoustou přehledných map. Ty vás bezpečně provedou centry měst, džunglí, plážemi i horami. Objevte Srí Lanku - průvodce Rough Guide vám bude skvělým společníkem. - Pozorujte leopardy a slony v národním parku Yala. - Prohlédněte si, jak se zpracovává čaj v čajové továrně Dambatenne. - Vyšplhejte mezi mraky k palácům na skále Sigiriya.

Objev podobné jako Srí Lanka - Thomas Gavin

Kniha - autor Gavin Thomas, 480 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Celobarevný průvodce Rough Guide po Srí Lance je ten nejlepší průvodce po této čarovné a rychle se měnící zemi. Je bohatě ilustrovaný a obsahuje spoustu map i praktických rad ohledně všech hlavních srílanských atrakcí, od bílých písečných pláží na jižním a východním pobřeží přes větrné výšiny zeleného území hor po úžasná stará města na severu. Také v něm najdete obsáhlé seznamy nejlepších podniků, kde mohou bydlet, jíst, pít a nakupovat cestovatelé s různě plnými peněženkami. Tento zevrubný průvodce je ideálním společníkem na cesty. Díky uvedeným itinerářům a nejzajímavějším místům si můžete naplánovat i svou cestu. Užijte si svou dovolenou naplno s Rough Guide Srí Lanka.

Objev podobné jako Srí Lanka: Turistický průvodce (978-80-7462-972-3)

Přehledný kapesní průvodce po Srí Lance, se kterým poznáte tuto exotickou zemi v celé její kráse. Díky praktickým informacím se na ostrově snadno zorientujete a nic zajímavého vám neunikne. Nechte se okouzlit nekonečnými zlatými plážemi i bohatstvím zdejší přírody a užijte si skvělou dovolenou. Srí Lanka leží jen několik stupňů nad rovníkem uprostřed azurových vod Indického oceánu. Různorodá krajina propůjčuje tomuto ostrovu mimořádný půvab. Většina dlouhého pobřeží je lemována písečnými plážemi, ve vnitrozemí vás čeká svět půso­bivých kontrastů - od drsných hor a náhorních plošin plných zeleně po zvlněné savany s divokou přírodou. Jedná se o jedno z nej­starších center buddhismu na světě, ale současně též o místo, kde se střetávaly cesty asijských a evropských dobrodruhů, obchodníků a osadníků, po nichž tu často zůstaly patrné stopy v náboženství, kultuře nebo také v kulinářských zvycích. Průvodce je skvělým pomocníkem, s nímž poznáte tuto exotickou zemi v celé její kráse. Nabídne ta nejzajímavější místa z celého ostrova a umožní vám naplánovat si pobyt a zážitky podle svých představ. Díky praktickým radám vychutnáte také místní kuchyni a dozvíte se, kam vyrazit za nákupy i zábavou.

Objev podobné jako Srí Lanka - Inspirace na cesty

Autoři dlouhodobě na Srí Lance žijí a to je při čtení tohoto zábavného průvodce poznat. Seznamují čtenáře s historií i současností ostrova, základními pamětihodnostmi, které bychom při návštěvě Srí Lanky neměli opomenout, ale hlavně nám poskytují mnoho praktických rad, které nám zpříjemní pobyt na tomto krásném ostrově.

Objev podobné jako Střípky ze Srí Lanky - Vladimír Kořínek, Michaela Hurtová

Kniha - česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Srí Lanka je neodolatelná díky svým nekonečným plážím, pradávným ruinám, přátelským obyvatelům, množství slonů, bezkonkurenčnímu příboji, mírným cenám, zábavným vlakům, slavnému čaji a chutnému jídlu. S tímto průvodcem z proslulé edice Lonely Planet se dostanete přímo k srdci země! - Úžasné zážitky - inspirativní fotografie, informace o aktivitách a přehled nejzajímavějších míst - Naplánujte si cestu - užitečné tipy a nejlepší doporučené trasy vám dávají možnost sestavit si cestu podle svých představ - Mimo známé trasy - naši autoři pro vás odhalují skrytá místa, čímž vám pomáhají zažít něco jedinečného Zvláštní kapitoly - Jezte a pijte jako místní - Pláže a aktivity - Národní parky a safari - Srílanský čaj Říkáme to tak, jak to je Našim informacím můžete věřit, protože autoři Lonely Planet osobně navštěvují místa, o nichž píšou. Nepřijímáme žádné protislužby za pozitivní hodnocení, a můžete se proto...

Objev podobné jako Srí Lanka (978-80-256-2293-3)

Elektronická kniha - autor Petr Kučera, 86 stran Nová publikace ze série „praktických průvodců“ (Cesta kolem Kuby za 14 dní, Tokio, Thajsko, Malta a Gozo). Tentokrát se může čtenář seznámit s kouzelnou Srí Lankou.

Objev podobné jako Srí Lanka (999-00-017-7873-6)

Srí Lanka je neodolatelná díky svým nekonečným plážím, pradávným ruinám, přátelským obyvatelům, množství slonů, bezkonkurenčnímu příboji, mírným cenám, zábavným vlakům, slavnému čaji a chutnému jídlu. S tímto průvodcem z proslulé edice Lonely Planet se dostanete přímo k srdci země!– Úžasné zážitky – inspirativní fotografie, informace o aktivitách a přehled nejzajímavějších míst– Naplánujte si cestu – užitečné tipy a nejlepší doporučené trasy vám dávají možnost sestavit si cestu podle svých představ– Mimo známé trasy – naši autoři pro vás odhalují skrytá místa, čímž vám pomáhají zažít něco jedinečného Zvláštní kapitoly– Jezte a pijte jako místní– Pláže a aktivity– Národní parky a safari– Srílanský čaj Říkáme to tak, jak to jeNašim informacím můžete věřit, protože autoři Lonely Planet osobně navštěvují místa, o nichž píšou. Nepřijímáme žádné protislužby za pozitivní hodnocení, a můžete se proto spolehnout na to, že jsme absolutně objektivní. Rok vydání: 2018

Objev podobné jako Srí Lanka Anirban Mahapatra

An evocative journey through Sri Lanka, with heartfelt stories of people who opened their kitchens and their hearts to intrepid photographer and writer, Bree Hutchins.

Objev podobné jako Hidden Kitchens of Sri Lanka - Bree Hutchins

No country, apart from India, is as closely allied with the Buddha''s travels as Sri Lanka, which was visited thrice by the Buddha and received corporal relics and a branch of the bodhi tree after his death. Today the Buddha''s eye-tooth is venerated daily by thousands in Kandy and regarded as a priceless relic.Buddhism is not the only religion to have influence the island, as another major pilgrimage spot is Kataragama, a site devoted to a Hindu God, while Christianity and Islam are also part of the mix. From Europe, the Portuguese, Dutch, and English added new spiritual layers in a colonial period that stretched nearly three centuries. As a result, understanding the country, through the lens of sacred sites provides a special glimpse into this unique civilisation.

Objev podobné jako Sacred Sites of Sri Lanka - Donald M. Stadtner

Details the intense Eelam War III (1995-2002) between the LTTE and Sri Lankan Navy, covering battles, tactics, and equipment.In April 1995, the LTTE resumed the war by launching a surprise attack against the Sri Lankan Navy at Trincomalee, thus opening the third phase – the so-called Eelam War III – of the decades-long Sri Lankan civil war. From 1995 to 2002, both sides battled mercilessly against each other, both on land and sea, where the LTTE naval wing, the infamous Sea Tigers, managed to keep at bay the Sri Lankan Navy in the country’s northern waters whilst securing the last leg of the maritime routes connecting the LTTE-held areas with the outside world.However, the war began with a crushing blow for the insurgents with their loss of the Jaffna Peninsula. Thereafter, the sides traded massive blows with in northern Sri Lanka, and each won spectacular victories and suffered massive defeats. In early 2000, the LTTE managed to stun the world by capturing the crucial Elephant Pass, despite it being held by a full Sri Lankan division, thus winning its greatest victory ever. However, by this stage, both sides were exhausted and a fresh round of negotiations ended with a new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Paradise Afire: The Sri Lankan War - Adrien Fontanellaz

This new edition of Bradt''s Sri Lankan Wildlife has been fully updated to reflect all the most recent developments relevant to visitors to this beguiling island who come to watch wildlife. Whale watching, now a major part of Sri Lanka''s wildlife experience, is covered, and so too is the improved visitor access to some of the national parks. With a general increase in visitors over the past decade, more entrance gates have been opened to popular national parks and access improved to others.Sri Lanka is home to elephants, leopards, bears and water buffalo and boasts one of the highest species densities of marine mammals in the world, with populations of blue whales and sperm whales off the coast proving a compelling draw. Sri Lanka is one of the few destinations in the world where you can be out at sea whale watching in the morning, then spend the afternoon in a national park watching leopards and elephants or visiting a rainforest. A balanced, all-round natural history guide, ideal field guide and armchair read, Bradt''s Sri Lankan Wildlife is illustrated with colour photographs of species and includes maps charting animal habitats to aid identification. It is an ideal companion for general ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Sri Lankan Wildlife - Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

A startling book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of the Moby-Dick Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for ‘Leviathan’.The sea surrounds us. It gives us life, provides us with the air we breathe and the food we eat. It is ceaseless change and constant presence. It covers two-thirds of our planet. Yet caught up in our everyday lives, we barely notice it.In ‘The Sea Inside’, Philip Hoare sets out to rediscover the sea, its islands, birds and beasts. He begins on the south coast where he grew up, a place of almost monastic escape. From there he travels to the other side of the world – the Azores, Sri Lanka, New Zealand – in search of encounters with animals and people. Navigating between human and natural history, he asks what these stories mean for us now.Along the way we meet an amazing cast; from scientists to tattooed warriors; from ravens to whales and bizarre creatures that may, or may not, be extinct. Part memoir, part fantastical travelogue, ‘The Sea Inside’ takes us on an astounding journey of discovery.

Objev podobné jako The Sea Inside - Philip Hoare

Dětský lustr na lanku ZUZA s modrým textilním stínítkem je určen pro žárovku s paticí E27 o maximálním příkonu 60 W. Rozměry svítidla jsou 90 cm na výšku a 35 cm v šířce. Lustr má certifikaci IP20 a žárovka není součástí balení.

• Elegantní design vhodný do různých interiérů
• Kvalitní textilní materiál pro příjemnou atmosféru
• Certifikace IP20 pro ochranu před drobnými částicemi
• Snadná údržba a praktické použití

Objev podobné jako Dětský lustr na lanku ZUZA 1xE27/60W/230V modrá (105057)

Climate, environment, history, and technology are transforming architecture worldwide. The second volume in the Homes for Our Time series documents this housing revolution and raises questions: What role do homes play in our endangered world? How can they innovate?In Sri Lanka, Palinda Kannangara created the Frame Holiday Structure on a budget of $ 40,000. Built from steel scaffolding, exposed brick, and wood floors, the house can be easily disassembled and moved, adapting to the reality of the nearby floodplain.Luciano Lerner Basso’s Fortunata House in Brazil accommodates the surrounding nature: it was built around a tree of an endangered species and sits upon stilts so as not to disturb the forest floor. Miller Hull’s Loom House near Seattle has been called “the world’s most environmentally ambitious home renovation” because of its reliance on recycled materials and its efficient energy use. Modern architectural history has been viewed primarily from a Western perspective and formed by men.More than 60 buildings from Vietnam, South Africa, India, China, and beyond—designed by men, women, and collectives—mark the end of this era. There is no longer a predominant style, and there probably never will be again. With photos by renowned architectural photographers, and precise descriptions as well ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Homes For Our Time. Vol. 2. 45th Ed. - Philip Jodidio

Laney BCC Loudpedal LTQ je dvoukanálový tranzistorový zesilovač ve formátu pedálového efektu z řady Black Country Customs. Produkt byl vyvinut ve spolupráci s kytaristou Tomem Quaylem a věrně napodobuje charakter lampových zesilovačů Lionheart. S výkonem 60 wattů nabízí kompaktní řešení s kvalitou ruční výroby.

• Věrně reprodukuje charakteristiky lampových zesilovačů Lionheart
• Ultrakompaktní pedálová forma pro snadnou přenositelnost
• Ručně vyrobeno v britské dílně s prémiovým zpracováním
• Dvoukanálový design s footswitchem pro živé vystupování

Objev podobné jako Laney BCC Loudpedal LTQ

Lustr na lanku RYGA je kovové svítidlo určené pro 6 žárovek s paticí E27 a maximálním příkonem 20 W. Má rozměry 150 cm na výšku a 26 cm na šířku, s certifikací IP20 proti vniknutí malých částic. Žárovky nejsou součástí balení.

• Univerzální design vhodný do většiny interiérů
• Kvalitní kovová konstrukce s certifikací IP20
• Jednoduchá údržba a čištění
• Možnost osazení 6 žárovek pro dostatek světla

Objev podobné jako Lustr na lanku RYGA 6xE27/20W/230V (107243)

Lustr na lanku PETS je plastové svítidlo určené pro žárovku s paticí E27 o maximálním příkonu 60 W. Má rozměry 90 cm na výšku a šířku 35 cm, s certifikací IP20 zajišťující základní elektrickou bezpečnost. Žárovka není součástí balení.

• Moderní design vhodný do různých interiérů
• Snadná údržba díky plastovému materiálu
• Bezpečnostní certifikace IP20 proti úrazu elektrickým proudem
• Praktické rozměry 90 cm výšky pro většinu prostor

Objev podobné jako Lustr na lanku PETS 1xE27/60W/230V (99215)

Kovový lustr na lanku EGLO s 6 paticemi E27 pro žárovky do 28W. Rozměry jsou 159 cm na výšku a 18 cm v šířce, s certifikací IP20. Žárovky nejsou součástí balení.

• Elegantní kovový design vhodný do moderních interiérů
• Jednoduchá údržba a čištění povrchu
• Univerzální použití pro 6 žárovek E27 (max. 28W)
• Certifikace IP20 pro ochranu před prachem

Objev podobné jako Eglo - Lustr na lanku 6xE27/28W/230V (97375)

Lustr na lanku GALAXY je kovové svítidlo pro 4 žárovky s paticí E27. Má rozměry 180 cm na výšku a 360 cm na šířku s maximálním příkonem 60 W na žárovku. Neobsahuje zdroje světla a je certifikován IP20.

• Moderní kovový design vhodný do většiny interiérů
• Možnost volby libovolných žárovek s paticí E27 (až 60W)
• Jednoduchá údržba a certifikace IP20 proti prachu

Objev podobné jako Lustr na lanku GALAXY 4xE27/60W/230V (106737)

Lustr Eglo na lanku s jedním paticem E27 pro žárovku s maximálním příkonem 40W. Výrobek z kovu o výšce 110 cm a šířce 38 cm disponuje certifikací IP20. Žárovka není součástí balení.

• Elegantní kovový design vhodný do každého interiéru
• Jednoduchá údržba a praktické použití
• Certifikát IP20 zajišťující ochranu před prachem
• Kompatibilní s běžnými žárovkami E27 do 40W

Objev podobné jako Eglo - Lustr na lanku 1xE27/40W/230V (114703)

Lustr Argon 1366 je kovové svítidlo na lanku s integrovaným LED zdrojem. Poskytuje neutrální světlo o teplotě 4000 K se světelným tokem 2025 lm. Má rozměry 150 cm na výšku a je určen pro suché interiéry s certifikací IP20.

• Stylový design vhodný do moderních interiérů
• Integrovaný LED zdroj světla s dlouhou životností
• Jednoduchá údržba a čištění
• Certifikace IP20 pro ochranu před prachem

Objev podobné jako Argon 1366 - LED Lustr na lanku COMO 3xLED/5W/230V (106857)

Lustr BRILAGI FENZA je závěsné svítidlo na lanku z plastového materiálu s certifikací IP20. Podporuje jednu žárovku s paticí E27 o maximálním příkonu 60 W, která není součástí balení. Rozměry svítidla jsou 120 cm na výšku a 35 cm v šířce.

• Elegantní design vhodný do různých interiérů
• Jednoduchá údržba a čištění
• Certifikát krytí IP20 pro bezpečnost
• Kompaktní rozměry 120×35×35 cm

Objev podobné jako Brilagi - Lustr na lanku FENZA 1xE27/60W/230V (91951)

From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs comes the next thrilling Alpha and Omega novel - an extraordinary fantasy adventure set in the world of Mercy Thompson but with rules of its own . . . Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan and J. R. Ward.''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series''Patricia Briggs is amazing . . . Her Alpha and Omega novels are fantastic'' Fresh FictionThey say opposites attract, and for werewolves Anna and Charles, this is certainly true. Charles, the pack enforcer, is a dominant alpha - whereas Anna has the power to calm others of her kind. Now that werewolves have dared to reveal themselves to humans, it''s their job to keep the pack in line.The pressure mounts when the FBI requires Charles'' assistance. He''s sent on a mission to Boston with Anna, and they quickly realise that a serial killer is targeting werewolves. And that they''re next on the killer''s list.Discover this page-turning Alpha and Omega novel, from the queen of urban fantasy Patricia Briggs.Praise for Patricia Briggs:''I love these books!'' Charlaine Harris''The best new fantasy series I''ve read ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Fair Game - Patricia Briggs

A beautiful, new edition of the illustrated A-Z of Folklore from seminal figure Katharine Mary Briggs. "Katharine M. Briggs should have a statue in every town square in Britain." - Philip Pullman "The finest guide ever written." - Philip Pullman A beautifully illustrated A-Z of British folklore - in all its beauty, wonder and eccentricity. Katharine Mary Briggs (1898-1980) was a British folklorist, scholar and author, recognized today as the most important archivist of British folktales. Over the course of her life, she published fourteen books, lectured widely and was president of The Folklore Society. Her books were read and used by contemporaries including J.R.R. Tolkein. To reflect the monumental work Briggs did to collect, catalogue and publish folk stories from Britain and Ireland before the turn of the 21st century, The Folklore Society present an annual award in her honor. This new edition of one of Briggs' seminal works is a dictionary of folklore creatures and tales, illustrated in rich, vivid detail by artist Fee Greening. From brownies to Shetland selkies, Cornish spriggans to Nuckelavee (the most horrid of monsters in all of Britain) Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies is a treasury of stories, songs and creatures passed down from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies - Katharine Briggs

''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series''It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel'' RT Book Reviews''Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story'' Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series.I am Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman. My only ''superpowers'' are that I turn into a thirty-five-pound coyote and fix Volkswagens. But I have friends in odd places and a pack of werewolves at my back. It looks like I''m going to need them.Centuries ago, the fae dwelt in Underhill. When they were cast out, they left behind their great castles, troves of magical artefacts . . . and their prisoners. Without the fae to mind them, those creatures roamed freely through Underhill wreaking havoc. Only the deadliest survived.Now one of those prisoners has escaped. It can look like any creature it chooses and if it bites you, it controls you. It lives for chaos and destruction and can make you do anything - even kill the person you love the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Smoke Bitten - Patricia Briggs

In Myers-Briggs Typology vs Jungian Individuation: Overcoming One-sidedness in Self and Society, Steve Myers unravels the century-long misinterpretation of Jung’s seminal text, Psychological Types, to show how Jung’s thinking offers solutions to the conflicts that have torn apart our societies. By challenging the popular interpretation of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and similar instruments, Myers argues that we have not only missed Jung’s main proposition, but our contemporary interpretation runs counter to it. Myers aims to rediscover the overlooked argument of Jung’s Psychological Types and make it of practical relevance to contemporary issues. He intends to refocus rather than discard Myers-Briggs typology, showing that there are further stages of development after becoming a type and that typological principles have a much broader application. Raising queries about the way typology is used in contemporary society, Myers uses literary examples, such as Romeo and Juliet and Carl Spitteler’s Prometheus and Epimetheus, to show how one-sidedness leads to conflict and to illustrate Jung’s solution to the problem of opposites. He also applies this to real-life political crises by examining the decision-making of key political figures, such as Nelson Mandela, Robert Mugabe, and those involved in Brexit or the Northern Ireland peace process. The latter ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Myers-Briggs Typology vs. Jungian Individuation - Steve Myers

The Elephant and the Bad Baby is the classic story from Elfrida Vipont and Raymond Briggs.The Elephant takes the Bad Baby for a ride and they go 'rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta down the road.' They help themselves to ice creams, pies, buns, crisps, biscuits, lollipops and apples, and the shopkeepers follow them down the road shouting and waving. All ends well as the Bad Baby learns to say 'Please' and his mother makes pancakes for everyone.Elfrida Vipont worked as a teacher, singer and writer. She wrote over 30 books and won the Carnegie Medal in 1950 for Lark on the Wing. Raymond Briggs has produced wonderful children's books including the classic titles The Snowman, Father Christmas and When the Wind Blows - all made into immensely successful films. Raymond lives in Sussex.Look out for these other titles by Raymond Briggs:The Snowman; The Elephant and the Bad Baby; Father Christmas; Fungus the Bogeyman; Raymond Briggs's Christmas Little Library; The Father Christmas it's a Bloomin' Terrible Joke Book; Jim and the Beanstalk; Father Christmas Goes on Holiday.

Objev podobné jako The Elephant and the Bad Baby - Raymond Briggs, Elfrida Vipont

'A page-turner with a mystery to solve, and a meditation on what it means for a child to know their parents' - Cathy Rentzenbrink'An exceptional, entirely unpredictable, real-life thriller' - Michael Mansfield'An astonishingly original memoir about truth, identity and the ethics of science' The Telegraph'Gripping' The TimesWINNER OF THE BRIDPORT PRIZE FOR MEMOIRWhat would you do to find out the truth about someone you love? A forensic, propulsive book about the line between fact and fiction.Renowned scientist Professor Michael Briggs was many things:A Space expert at NASAAn adviser to the World Health OrganisationA successful Big Pharma executive But Michael Briggs had a secret. A scandal broke out in 1986 when research he conducted was revealed to be compromised. Patients were also claiming that a pregnancy test he pioneered had caused devastating birth defects. Soon after his fall from grace, Briggs was dead, struck down by a mystery illness in a foreign countryBriggs left behind a long list of publications, patents, and inventions. But he also left behind hundreds of people who believe they are victims of his negligence and who are still fighting for justice to this day. And he left someone else: his daughter, Joanne. After decades of wondering ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Scientist Who Wasn't There - Joanne Briggs

''Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story'' Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series.When the deadly werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous "friends," his reclusive life will never be the same, in this enthralling novel-in-stories from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series.Includes two all-new stories as well as three previously published stories.Dear Asil:We are worried about you. A werewolf alone is a sad thing, especially at Christmastime. So we have a challenge for you: five dates in three weeks. We have taken the work out of it and connected you with five people from online dating sites. You should also know that we have informed the whole pack and instigated a betting pool. Have fun!Sincerely,Your Concerned FriendsPraise for Patricia Briggs:''It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel'' RT Book Reviews''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series

Objev podobné jako Blind Date with a Werewolf - Patricia Briggs

''PATRICIA BRIGGS IS AN INCREDIBLE WRITER'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling authorMated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham must discover what could make an entire community disappear - before it''s too late - in this thrilling entry in the No.1 New York Times bestselling Alpha and Omega series.In the wilds of the Northern California mountains, all the inhabitants of a small town have gone missing. It''s as if the people picked up and left everything they owned behind. Fearing something supernatural might be going on, the FBI taps a source they''ve consulted in the past: the werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham. But Charles and Anna soon find a deserted town is the least of the mysteries they face.Death sings in the forest, and when it calls, Charles and Anna must answer. Something has awakened in the heart of the California mountains, something old and dangerous - and it has met werewolves before.Discover the latest page-turning Alpha and Omega novel from the queen of urban fantasy Patricia Briggs.Praise for Patricia Briggs:''Patricia Briggs is amazing . . . Her Alpha and Omega novels are fantastic'' Fresh Fiction''I love these books!'' Charlaine Harris''The best new fantasy series I''ve read in years'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Wild Sign - Patricia Briggs

''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer and Silence Fallen is simply fantastic. I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series.''It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel, and she certainly doesn''t disappoint with this latest Mercy Thompson book . . . Briggs hits another one out of the park!'' RT Book ReviewsMy name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car mechanic.And a coyote shapeshifter . . . And the mate of the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack.Even so, none of that would have gotten me into trouble if, a few months ago, I hadn''t stood upon a bridge and taken responsibility for the safety of the citizens who lived in our territory. It seemed like the thing to do at the time. It should have only involved hunting down killer goblins, zombie goats and an occasional troll. Instead, our home was viewed as neutral ground, a place where humans would feel safe to come and treat with the fae.The reality is that nothing and no one is safe. As generals and politicians face off with the Gray ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Storm Cursed - Patricia Briggs

A provocative theoretical synthesis by renowned folklorist and anthropologist Charles L. Briggs, Unlearning questions intellectual foundations and charts new paths forward. Briggs argues, through an expansive look back at his own influential works as well as critical readings of the field, that scholars can disrupt existing social and discourse theories across disciplines when they collaborate with theorists whose insights are not constrained by the bounds of scholarship.  Eschewing narrow Eurocentric modes of explanation and research foci, Briggs brings together colonialism, health, media, and psychoanalysis to rethink classic work on poetics and performance that revolutionized linguistic anthropology, folkloristics, media studies, communication, and other fields. Beginning with a candid memoir that credits the mentors whose disconcerting insights prompted him to upend existing scholarly approaches, Briggs combines his childhood experiences in New Mexico with his work in graduate school, his ethnography in Venezuela working with Indigenous peoples, and his contemporary work—which is heavily weighted in medical folklore.  Unlearning offers students, emerging scholars, and veteran researchers alike a guide for turning ethnographic objects into provocations for transforming time-worn theories and objects of analysis into sources of scholarly creativity, deep personal engagement, and efforts to confront unconscionable racial inequities. It will be of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Unlearning - Charles L. Briggs