Like many of his contemporaries, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle traveled extensively. This eloquent travelogue recreates in amusing detail the difficulties ordinary tourists encountered while travelling abroad, while at the same time giving a lucid picture of colonial life at the early part of the 20th century.

Designed especially for international travelers, yet also suitable for foreign language labs in high schools and colleges, Travelwise programs are brand new, good looking, enjoyable to use, and compact enough to be easily packed with luggage when it's time to take that overseas trip. Travelwise programs are available as a book-only, or as a package that contains the book with a supplementary audiocassette and script booklet.

Tourism at any point in time is in many ways a mirror of economic and social change. The changes in British society in the decades from the 1950s to the 21st century are reflected in the forms of tourism that the British have been able to aspire to and afford. 'British Tourism: A Remarkable Story of Growth' identifies the most significant of these changes and places them in an historical context highlighting four distinctive eras. It looks in detail at the following key areas:* The roots of post war tourism growth* Developments in transport and regulation* Developments in accommodation and visit attractions* Marketing developments and trends - the role of entrepreneurs* Tourism trends into the 21st century * Offers comprehensive evaluation of post war developments in the British tourism industry * Acts as a single reference resource for students and academic researchers

Featuring pronunciation, a menu guide, a mini-dictionary, hotel information, and emergency phrases. Don't be embarrassed when dining in China. Take out your copy of the DK Mandarin Chinese Phrase Book, turn to the restaurant chapter, and tell the waiter, "Wo buhui yong kuaizi." (I can't use chopsticks). Arranged under such headings as Hotels, Driving, Shopping, Restaurants, and so on, the Mandarin Chinese words and phrases are printed in Pinyin, the standard system of romanization. Chinese characters are also shown under the words and phrases. Outlining the pronunciation of consonants, vowels, and vowel combinations, the guide goes on to explain the tonal quality of the language. There is also a section of "Cross-Cultural Notes" that offers invaluable tips on meeting Chinese people, along with other insights into conduct and customs. You won't tongue-tied ever again, if you take along this compact guide to Mandarin Chinese. Whether you're trying to order dinner or get back to your hotel, you cannot make your way without knowing what to say, and the Eyewitness Travel Guide Phrase Books are the perfect guide for tongue-tied tourists. These compact, user-friendly books fit right into your pocket or purse, and meet the communications needs of the tourist and business traveler alike. Based on an innovative system of imitated pronunciation, phrases are organized into logical and practical divisions, including time; food and drink; air travel; bus, taxi, and subway information; shopping; health and medical care; and much more. Typical replies to questions you may be asked, as well as signs and instructions you're likely to see or hear, are also given. The guides also include a carefully selected mini-dictionary, and useful conversion tables translating distance, clothing sizes, and weight.

Featuring pronunciation, a menu guide, a mini-dictionary, hotel information, and emergency phrases. Traveling to Israel but worried about tackling Hebrew during your stay? You won't be if you take along this essential language guide for every traveler. The Hebrew words and phrases you may require are listed with their distinctive Hebrew characters, but also printed in familiar Roman letters. Following an easy-to-use pronunciation system that is fully explained in the Introduction, the book outlines the sounds of the Hebrew alphabet. The "Cross-Cultural Notes" details many aspects of Israeli society and traditional customs. So take this phrase book with you to Israel, and you'll be able to say to the waiter, "Zeh haya tov meod, toda raba." (The meal was very good, thank you). Whether you're trying to order dinner or get back to your hotel, you cannot make your way without knowing what to say, and the Eyewitness Travel Guide Phrase Books are the perfect guide for tongue-tied tourists. These compact, user-friendly books fit right into your pocket or purse, and meet the communications needs of the tourist and business traveler alike. Based on an innovative system of imitated pronunciation, phrases are organized into logical and practical divisions, including time; food and drink; air travel; bus, taxi, and subway information; shopping; health and medical care; and much more. Typical replies to questions you may be asked, as well as signs and instructions you're likely to see or hear, are also given. The guides also include a carefully selected mini-dictionary, and useful conversion tables translating distance, clothing sizes, and weight.

Featuring pronunciation, a menu guide, a mini-dictionary, hotel information, and emergency phrases. Sitting at a Parisian bistro, you wish a libation, so you page through this phrase book before you tell the waiter, "Une carafe de vin rouge maison, s'il vous plait." (A carafe of house red, please). Starting by outlining pronunciation, the specific uses of the French word "on" ("I" or "we"), and the genders of nouns, this comprehensive handbook compiles words and phrases commonly required by tourists and business travelers and lists the actual French spellings followed by a listing of the word in English sound syllables. From greetings to deciphering restaurant menus, the this is the perfect French-language traveling companion throughout France. Whether you're trying to order dinner or get back to your hotel, you cannot make your way without knowing what to say, and the Eyewitness Travel Guide Phrase Books are the perfect guide for tongue-tied tourists. These compact, user-friendly books fit right into your pocket or purse, and meet the communications needs of the tourist and business traveler alike. Based on an innovative system of imitated pronunciation, phrases are organized into logical and practical divisions, including time; food and drink; air travel; bus, taxi, and subway information; shopping; health and medical care; and much more. Typical replies to questions you may be asked, as well as signs and instructions you're likely to see or hear, are also given. The guides also include a carefully selected mini-dictionary, and useful conversion tables translating distance, clothing sizes, and weight.

Learn Korean with this Berlitz audio cassette and phrase book. The cassette, recorded by native speakers, contains over 400 essential expressions to explore dialects and vocabulary. The book contains phrases, grammar and language tips plus a 2300-word bilingual dictionary.

This guide to Lisbon has accommodation and restarurant listings for every budget, and tips on bargain markets and eateries. It describes the traditional life of the city's historic neighbourhoods and reviews bars and nightlife hotspots, as well as nearby beaches and resorts.