Resorts of Wisconsin

Resorts of Wisconsin
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 208
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1467526916
ISBN-13 : 9781467526913
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Resorts of Wisconsin by : Adam Swenson

The Last Resorts

The Last Resorts
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Publisher : Greenwood-Heinemann Publishing
Total Pages : 550
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:39015003509232
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Last Resorts by : Cleveland Amory

Resorts of Lake County

Resorts of Lake County
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 132
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0738547980
ISBN-13 : 9780738547985
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Resorts of Lake County by : Donna Hoberg

Beginning in the 1860s, the first vestiges of the resorts of Lake County appeared around the sparkling pools of the region's many hot springs and upon the shores of Clear Lake. Lured by the supposed medicinal qualities of the water, people flocked to rustic campgrounds and cabins to "take the cure" for their ailments, drink, and bathe, staying for long periods each summer. Within a few years, ambitious entrepreneurs bottled the springs' mineral waters and built more luxurious accommodations and amenities. Although the claims of curative waters lost sway over time, resorts equipped with extensive recreational facilities, dance floors, live music, bountiful food, hunting, fishing, and children's entertainment continued to draw visitors in droves. Families filled the resorts in summers, and by the 1940s, large group and society meetings as well as conventions began to utilize the resorts on spring and fall weekends. Though few original resorts remain, today, in 2007, the region's business directory lists 51 Lake County resorts.

Eco-resorts

Eco-resorts
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 238
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781136440915
ISBN-13 : 1136440917
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Eco-resorts by : Zbigniew Bromberek

Eco-Resorts is a design guide for low impact, environmentally friendly tourist resorts in the tropics. The book is the first to offer architects practical, detailed guidance in developing resort buildings that work with a tropical climate and meet the needs and expectations of the client and building inhabitants. The book includes both architectural design and material solutions, supported by theoretical principles, to present a sustainable approach to resort design. It demonstrates that tropical resort buildings do not necessarily require large energy input, in compliance with green building standards. Case studies show how principles of sustainable design have been successfully applied in tropical environments. * Written by an industry insider with practical design experience, knowledge and expertise. * Demonstrates design practices related to site planning and layout, and re-assesses best practices for a tropical environment, allowing architects to apply design principles to their own projects. * Includes international case studies from several countries to illustrate best practice from a variety of tropical climate destinations around the world. Z (Zbigniew) Bromberek, PhD, is an architect educated and registered in Poland, and postgraduate-educated and residing in Australia. Z has been practising and teaching architecture for nearly 30 years. He has been involved and associated with various educational institutions and professional organizations in a number of countries around the world. Before the current appointment as Senior Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Tasmania, Z spent three years as Lecturer in Environmental Design at the University of Queensland, and two years as Guest Professor in Architectural Design in Nanjing, PR China. He was also the President of the Architectural Science Association ANZAScA for three consecutive terms in 2000–05. Z’s major research interests include design–environment interaction, low-impact architecture and re-integration of architecture as an expression of a multi-disciplinary approach to design.

The Last Resort

The Last Resort
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 352
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062951632
ISBN-13 : 0062951637
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Last Resort by : Sarah Stodola

A captivating exploration of beach resort culture—from its roots in fashionable society to its undervalued role in today’s world economy—as the travel industry approaches a climate reckoning With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints, and the inevitable overdevelopment and decline that comes with a soaring demand for popular shorelines. The Last Resort weaves Stodola’s firsthand travel notes with her exacting journalism in an enthralling report on the past, present, and future of coastal travel. She takes us from Monte Carlo, where the pursuit of pleasure first became part of the beach resort experience, to a village in Fiji that was changed irrevocably by the opening of a single resort; from the overdevelopment that stripped Acapulco of its reputation for exclusivity to Miami Beach, where extreme measures are underway to prevent the barrier island from vanishing into the ocean. In the twenty-first century, beach travel has become central to our globalized world—its culture, economy, and interconnectedness. But with sea levels likely to rise at least 1.5 to 3 feet by the end of this century, beaches will become increasingly difficult to preserve, and many will disappear altogether. What will our last resort be when water begins to fill the lobbies?

Guerrilla Tacos

Guerrilla Tacos
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Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Total Pages : 274
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780399578632
ISBN-13 : 0399578633
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Guerrilla Tacos by : Wesley Avila

The definitive word on tacos from native Angeleno Wes Avila, who draws on his Mexican heritage as well as his time in the kitchens of some of the world's best restaurants to create taco perfection. In a town overrun with taco trucks, Wes Avila's Guerrilla Tacos has managed to win almost every accolade there is, from being crowned Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly to being called one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles by legendary food critic Jonathan Gold. Avila's approach stands out in a crowded field because it's unique: the 50 base recipes in this book are grounded in authenticity but never tied down to tradition. Wes uses ingredients like kurobata sausage and sea urchin, but his bestselling taco is made from the humble sweet potato. From basic building blocks to how to balance flavor and texture, with comic-inspired illustrations and stories throughout, Guerrilla Tacos is the final word on tacos from the streets of L.A.

Golf Resorts

Golf Resorts
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Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Total Pages : 557
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781588437402
ISBN-13 : 158843740X
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Golf Resorts by : Jim Nicol

A guide written by golfers for golfers. Hundreds of resorts are described in this book, with details including fees, course profile (par, hazards, yardage), resident pro information, accommodations (with prices), dining options and equipment rentals. All establishments are open to the public. Regional maps show locations.

Creating Island Resorts

Creating Island Resorts
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 338
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781134749805
ISBN-13 : 1134749805
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Creating Island Resorts by : Brian King

This work studies tropical island resorts, the people who live and work there and the tourists who visit them. The author includes, but goes beyond the more commonly encountered marketing and economic analyses of resort destinations, by examining social, cultural, mythical, environmental, organizational and political dimensions.

Eco-resorts

Eco-resorts
Author :
Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 256
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781136440922
ISBN-13 : 1136440925
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Eco-resorts by : Zbigniew Bromberek

Eco-Resorts is a design guide for low impact, environmentally friendly tourist resorts in the tropics. The book is the first to offer architects practical, detailed guidance in developing resort buildings that work with a tropical climate and meet the needs and expectations of the client and building inhabitants. The book includes both architectural design and material solutions, supported by theoretical principles, to present a sustainable approach to resort design. It demonstrates that tropical resort buildings do not necessarily require large energy input, in compliance with green building standards. Case studies show how principles of sustainable design have been successfully applied in tropical environments. * Written by an industry insider with practical design experience, knowledge and expertise. * Demonstrates design practices related to site planning and layout, and re-assesses best practices for a tropical environment, allowing architects to apply design principles to their own projects. * Includes international case studies from several countries to illustrate best practice from a variety of tropical climate destinations around the world. Z (Zbigniew) Bromberek, PhD, is an architect educated and registered in Poland, and postgraduate-educated and residing in Australia. Z has been practising and teaching architecture for nearly 30 years. He has been involved and associated with various educational institutions and professional organizations in a number of countries around the world. Before the current appointment as Senior Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Tasmania, Z spent three years as Lecturer in Environmental Design at the University of Queensland, and two years as Guest Professor in Architectural Design in Nanjing, PR China. He was also the President of the Architectural Science Association ANZAScA for three consecutive terms in 2000–05. Z’s major research interests include design–environment interaction, low-impact architecture and re-integration of architecture as an expression of a multi-disciplinary approach to design.

Top Ski Resorts of the World

Top Ski Resorts of the World
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Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
Total Pages : 160
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1845375920
ISBN-13 : 9781845375928
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Top Ski Resorts of the World by : Arnie Wilson

A showcase of 40 of the best skiing areas on four continents. From lively apres-ski and fairytale settings, to demanding runs and snow-making systems. The Ski Club of Great Britain has supplied fact boxes for each resort: accessibility, height, number and level of pistes, and number of lifts.