The Fearful Traveler's Companion


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If you're an armchair traveler, a package deal junkie, or a cruise voyager, and you don't think you have the guts for adventure travel, you're in for a surprise. Adventure travel is not only for the young, the fit, and the fearless! The Fearful Traveler's Companion is a collection of travel stories, tips, and anecdotes that address those fears that have kept 'smarter" people at home. Whether you're afraid of plane crashes or escalators, no fear is too great or too trivial to be scrutinized with a dose of compassion and humor. Travel can be scary business. Even the most seasoned travelers have their personal bêtes noires: aversions to germs, getting caught in a crowd, or even eating alone in a restaurant. But author Chris Card Fuller wants to squash the myth of the fearless traveler. Her refreshing travel therapy submits that each new trip helps you to confront your fears head-on, strengthening your resolve and confidence for trips to even more outlandish destinations!




Hinds Feet on High Places


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Much-Afraid had been in the service of the Chief Shepherd, whose great flocks were pastured down in the Valley of Humiliation. She lived with her friends and fellow workers Mercy and Peace in a tranquil little white cottage in the village of Much-Trembling. She loved her work and desired intensely to please the Chief Shepherd, but happy as she was in most ways, she was conscious of several things which hindered her in her work and caused her much secret distress and shame. Here is the allegorical tale of Much-Afraid, an every-woman searching for guidance from God to lead her to a higher place.




Alone Time


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A wise, passionate account of the pleasures of traveling solo In our hectic, hyperconnected lives, many people are uncomfortable with the prospect of solitude. Yet a little time to ourselves can be an opportunity to slow down, savor, and try new things, especially when traveling. Through on-the-ground reporting, insights from social science, and recounting the experiences of artists, writers, and innovators who cherished solitude, Stephanie Rosenbloom considers how traveling alone deepens appreciation for everyday beauty, bringing into sharp relief the sights, sounds, and smells that one isn't necessarily attuned to in the presence of company. Walking through four cities--Paris, Florence, Istanbul, and New York--and four seasons, Alone Time gives us permission to pause, to relish the sensual details of the world rather than hurtling through museums and uploading photos to Instagram. In chapters about dining out, visiting museums, and pursuing knowledge, we begin to see how the moments we have to ourselves--on the road or at home--can be used to enrich our lives. Rosenbloom's engaging and elegant prose makes Alone Time as warmly intimate an account as the details of a trip shared by a beloved friend--and will have its many readers eager to set off on their own solo adventures.




The Youth's Companion


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Includes songs for solo voice with piano accompaniment.




Love's Journey


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Embark on a Heart-Stirring Adventure: Finding Love Across the Globe Imagine a journey that not only takes you across the vast, breathtaking landscapes of our planet but also guides you through the intricate pathways of human connection and love. Love's Journey: The Wanderlust Backpacker's Guide to Finding a Partner is a comprehensive companion for the solo traveler seeking not just adventure but a profound, lasting connection. With the open road as your backdrop, this guide delves deep into the art of embracing solo travel, from the intoxicating freedom of independence to mastering the nuances of navigating fear and safety. Discover how adopting a wanderlust spirit can open doors to new experiences and, inevitably, new relationships. Learn the secrets to meeting new people with ease, mastering body language, and sparking conversations that go beyond the superficial. Seeking love on the road is a journey unlike any other, filled with unique challenges and unparalleled rewards. This guide offers invaluable insights into understanding what you're truly seeking in a partner and navigating the delicate dance of backpacker dating. From the lively streets of Europe to the serene landscapes of Asia, find out which destinations offer the best opportunities for solo travelers to meet and connect.Through this guide, you'll also explore how to use social media responsibly to stay connected and find local meetups and events. Discover love in unexpected places and learn how to maintain a long-distance relationship, turning fleeting moments into a lifetime of shared experiences. As your journey evolves from solo to duo, this book provides practical advice on traveling as a couple, managing finances together, and choosing accommodations that balance comfort with adventure. But Love's Journey is more than just a manual on finding love; it's about cultivating a relationship that thrives on exploration, understanding, and the unbreakable bond of shared adventure. From unforgettable proposals in remote destinations to the transition back home, this book covers the full spectrum of love on the road, culminating in an inspiring collection of real-life stories from couples who've found their soulmates in the most unexpected places. Whether you're setting out on your first solo trip or you're a seasoned traveler seeking companionship, Love's Journey: The Wanderlust Backpacker's Guide to Finding a Partner is your passport to finding love and adventure in the vast world that awaits. Let the journey begin.







A Companion to François Rabelais


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Twenty-two eminent scholars of Early Modernity offer a thorough examination of the art and the main themes of François Rabelais’s work in the larger context of European humanism.




The Fourth Jewel of Earth


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"You were once given a helmet." "A helmet?" The Traveler thought for a long moment. "Yes, Soterion-the defender," he affirmed. "You must learn to wear it in battle," instructed the Preacher. "You take so many blows to your soul because your intellect is open to the enemy." "When am I in battle?" Ishi shook him gently. "Every day is a battle, Traveler! Take every thought captive, remember? Salvation is forever, and yet the need for it occurs in the daily battlefield. You must work it out with reverential fear and trembling. Wear your helmet, Traveler!" Fourth in the Jewels of Earth saga, this novel sends the Traveler careening through human history, searching for the mysterious Omnipoint. He must find it! His supernatural guardian has warned him that beyond was only utter and eternal darkness. Meanwhile, the black magic of the Cabala is distorting reality around him, humanity is dominated by animal compromises, and his immortal enemies seek his life. Is the beautiful unicorn shadowing his every move a fellow traveler or a dangerous deception? How can any of this be human history-his history-your history? Wear your helmet, Traveler!




The Everlasting Word


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With great pleasure we offer this daily devotional of meditations from the late Rev. Frans Bakker (1919-1965). His devotionals and meditations proved to be comforting and edifying to many of God's people in the Netherlands. Writing in a simple but penetrating style, Bakker emphasized the fullness of Christ for needy sinners. In The Everlasting Word, all of Bakker's published meditations have been translated and compiled with additional selections from his sermons. We trust that the result is a collection filled with great nuggets of spiritual wisdom that you will enjoy. May this devotional be both an encouragement that edifies God's people and an admonition for a life with Christ in the present age.




Principles and Practice of Travel Medicine


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Principles and Practice of Travel Medicine Principles and Practice of Travel Medicine This second edition of Principles and Practice of Travel Medicine has been extensively updated to provide a comprehensive description of travel medicine and is an invaluable reference resource to support the clinical practice of travel medicine. This new edition covers the many recent advances in the field, including the development of new and combined vaccines; malaria prophylaxis; emerging new infections; new hazards resulting from travel to long haul destinations; health tourism; and population movements. The chapter on vaccine-preventable diseases includes new developments in licensed vaccines, as well as continent-based recommendations for their administration. There are chapters on the travel health management of high risk travellers, including the diabetic traveller, the immunocompromised, those with cardiovascular, renal, neurological, gastrointestinal, malignant and other disorders, psychological and psychiatric illnesses, pregnant women, children and the elderly. With increasing numbers of ever more adventurous travellers, there is discussion of travel medicine within extreme environments, whilst the chapter on space tourism may well be considered the future in travel medicine. Principles and Practice of Travel Medicine is an invaluable resource for health care professionals providing advice and clinical care to the traveller. Titles of related interest Atlas of Human Infectious Diseases Heiman F.L. Wertheim, Peter Horby & John P. Woodall 9781405184403 (2012) Infectious Diseases: A Geographic Guide Eskild Petersen, Lin H. Chen & Patricia Schlagenhauf 9780470655290 (2011) Tropical Diseases in Travelers Eli Schwartz 9781405184410 (2009) For more information on all our resources in Infectious Diseases, please visit www.wiley.com/go/infectiousdiseases