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Tacoma's Proctor District (Images of America)
by Bill Evans Caroline GallacciWhen Allen C. Mason launched his Point Defiance line in the early 1890s, the Proctor area became one of Tacoma's first streetcar suburbs. Before this time, Tacoma's North End was a remote, unsettled region populated only by those visiting the city's horseracing track. After Mason established a streetcar stop at the intersection of North Twenty-sixth and Proctor Streets--near the racetrack--businesses began to line the thoroughfare. By 1900, houses had been constructed within walking distance of the line, and a residential neighborhood provided the impetus for the construction of schools, a firehouse, churches, and a library. By the 1920s, the neighborhood had expanded and changed to reflect the introduction of the automobile as well as the district's popularity with University of Puget Sound students studying nearby. The community spirit that emerged then continues to this day.
Tacoma's Salmon Beach
by Roger Cushman EdwardsPerched on the shores of the Tacoma Narrows, the community of Salmon Beach overlooks the spectacular Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Built as a series of fishing shacks on the beach, Salmon Beach took on a more permanentflavor after Henry O. Foss towed his two-story boathouse from the city to the tidelands south of Point Defiance. After electricity was introduced in 1934, more comfortable cottages were built in this fishing community. From summer beach camping to an isolated refuge in the middle of a city, a haven for rumrunners during Prohibition to the counterculture enclave of the 1960s, the community of Salmon Beach has weathered fires, evictions, landslides,and government caprice to become the unique neighborhood of Tacoma it is today.
Tagore beyond Borders: Essays on His Influence and Cultural Legacy
by Mihaela Gligor Elisabetta MarinoThis book looks at Rabindranath Tagore’s creative art, social commitment, literary and artistic representation and his unique legacy in the cultural history of modern India – as a blend of the quintessentially Indian and the liberal universalist. Tagore’s genius, which he expressed through his poetry, songs, paintings, drama and philosophy, is celebrated across the globe. In 1913, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his volume of poetry, Gitanjali (Song Offerings), making him the first Nobel laureate from Asia. This volume of essays celebrates his intellectual engagements and his incredible legacy by discussing the diverse ways in which his works have been reinterpreted, adapted and translated over the years. It analyses his perspectives on modernity, nationalism, liberation, education, post-colonialism and translatability and their relevance today. The leitmotif is a Tagore who, while imaginable as made possible only within the Indian tradition, eludes attempts aimed at identification with a national culture and remains a "cosmopolitan" in the best sense of the term.This volume will be of interest to readers and researchers in the fields of literature, philosophy, political science, cultural studies, Asian studies, South Asian studies and Tagore studies. Fans of Tagore will also find this an interesting read as it presents many little knows aspects of the poet’s work.
Tahoe Rim Trail
by Tim HausermanThe 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail is considered one of the world's premier trails. Accessible by hikers, equestrians, skiers and mountain bikers (for the non-wilderness portions), it winds completely around spectacular Lake Tahoe, the highest and largest alpine lake in North America. The trail crosses through six counties, three national forests, and two states and was completed in 2001 largely by volunteer labor.The best-selling Tahoe Rim Trail has been revised to reflect the latest conditions and routing of the trail and includes information for over 20 miles of new trail. Updated topographic maps depict the entire route, along with the easy (and fun) to read trail directions, the book includes fascinating information on the plants and animals you'll see along the trail, plus essential advice for planning a hike on the TRT, whether it's a day's outing or a 2-week circuit of the entire lake.The first and only how-to guide to this popular trail, it is the official guidebook of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, whose mission is to improve, maintain and promote the trail.
Tailandia: Volumen 1 (Cómo hacer... #30)
by Owen JonesLa información en este ebook sobre varios aspectos de Tailandia y la vida en Tailandia está organizada en 15 capítulos de alrededor de 500-600 palabras cada uno. Espero que les interese a aquellos que han visitado Tailandia, conozcan a alguien que lo haya hecho, o tengan la intención de hacerlo, ya que los artículos contienen experiencias personales de los 14 años de estancia del autor en Tailandia. Como bono adicional, te doy permiso para usar el contenido de tu propio sitio web o de tus propios blogs y boletines, aunque es mejor que los reescribas primero con tus propias palabras. También puedes dividir el libro y revender los artículos. De hecho, el único derecho que no tienes es el de revender o regalar el libro tal como te fue entregado.
Tailândia: Volume 1 (Como se faz... #30)
by Owen JonesTailândia 1 Olá e obrigado por comprar este e-book chamado 'Tailândia: Volume I Espero que você ache as informações úteis, práticas e lucrativas. As informações contidas neste e-book, sobre os vários aspectos da Tailândia e da vida na Tailândia estão organizadas em 15 capítulos, com cerca de 500 a 600 palavras cada. Espero que interesse aos que visitaram a Tailândia, conheçam alguém que o tenha feito ou pretenda fazê-lo. Como um bônus adicional, concedo a você permissão para usar o conteúdo em seu próprio site, blogs e newsletters, embora seja melhor que você primeiro reescreva as informações em suas próprias palavras. Você também pode dividir o livro e revender os artigos. De fato, o único direito que você não tem é o de revender ou doar o livro na forma em que ele foi entregue a você. Se você tiver algum comentário, deixe-o com a empresa onde comprou este livro. Agradeço novamente por você adquirir este e-book, Atenciosamente, Owen Jones
Tailandia: Volumen Dos (Como hacer... #96)
by Owen JonesTailandia Volumen Dos Hola y gracias por comprar este libro electrónico llamado “Tailandia – Volumen 2”. Espero que encuentre el contenido provechoso, útil y rentable. La información contenida en este libro electrónico que trata sobre varios aspectos de Tailandia y la vida en Tailandia está organizada en 15 capítulos de aproximadamente 500 a 600 palabras cada uno. Espero que sea de interés para quienes hayan visitado Tailandia o tengan la intención de hacerlo. Como beneficio adicional, les otorgo permiso para usar el contenido en sus propios sitios web o en sus propios blogs y boletines informativos, aunque es mejor si los reescriben primero con sus propias palabras. También puedes dividir el libro y revender los artículos. De hecho, el único derecho que no tienes es revender o regalar el libro tal como se te entregó. Si tienes algún comentario, por favor déjalo a la empresa en la cual compraste este libro. Gracias nuevamente por comprar este libro electrónico. Saludos, Owen Jones
Tailandia: Volumen Tres (Cómo hacer… #17)
by Owen JonesEspero que encuentre el contenido provechoso, útil y rentable. La información en este libro electrónico trata sobre varios aspectos de Tailandia y la vida en Tailandia, este libro está organizado en 15 capítulos de aproximadamente 500 a 600 palabras cada uno. Espero que sea de interés para quienes hayan visitado Tailandia o tengan la intención de hacerlo. Como beneficio adicional, les otorgo permiso para usar el contenido en sus propios sitios web o en sus propios blogs y boletines informativos, aunque es mejor si los reescriben primero con sus propias palabras. También puedes dividir el libro y revender los artículos. De hecho, el único derecho que no tienes es revender o regalar el libro tal como se te entregó.
Tailândia: Volume Dois (Como se faz... #96)
by Owen JonesTailândia Olá e Obrigado por comprar este e-book chamado Tailândia - Volume 2. Espero que o conteúdo seja útil, te ajude e seja rentável para você. A informação contida neste livro digital sobre vários aspectos da Tailândia e da vida na Tailândia está organizado em 15 capítulos que contém ao redor de 500-600 palavras cada um. Espero que seja interessante para aqueles que visitaram a Tailândia ou pensam em visita-la. Como um bônus, eu lhes garanto permissão para usar o conteúdo no seu próprio website ou em seu próprio blog e newsletter, apesar de que creio que é melhor que você reescreva em suas próprias palavras antes. Você também pode dividir o livro em partes e revender os artigos. Em realidade, o único que não está permitido é revender ou doar o livro porque ele foi enviado para você. Se você tem algum comentário ou sugestão, por favor, deixe-o na empresa onde você comprou este exemplar. Obrigado mais uma vez por comprar este livro digital, Saudações, Owen Jones
Tailândia - Volume Três: Vinhetas pessoais da Tailândia (17 #17)
by Owen JonesTailândia Vinhetas pessoais da Tailândia Espero que você considere o conteúdo útil, útil e lucrativo. As informações neste e-book sobre vários aspectos da Tailândia e da vida na Tailândia estão organizadas em 15 capítulos com cerca de 500-600 palavras cada. Espero que interesse aqueles que visitaram a Tailândia ou a intenção de fazê-lo. Como um bônus adicional, estou concedendo a você permissão para usar o conteúdo em seu próprio site ou em seus próprios blogs e boletins informativos, embora seja melhor se você reescrevê-los com suas próprias palavras primeiro. Você também pode dividir o livro e revender os artigos. Na verdade, o único direito que você não tem é revender ou dar o livro como ele foi entregue a você.
Taj Mahal: Passion And Genius At The Heart Of The Moghul Empire
by Diana Preston Michael PrestonWhile Galileo suffered under house arrest at the hands of Pope Urban VIII, the Thirty Years War ruined Europe, and the Pilgrims struggled to survive in the New World, work began on what would become one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Taj Mahal. Built by the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, its flawless symmetry and gleaming presence have for centuries dazzled everyone who has seen it, and the story of its creation is a fascinating blend of cultural and architectural heritage. Yet, as Diana & Michael Preston vividly convey in the first narrative history of the Taj, it also reflects the magnificent history of the Moghul Empire itself, for it turned out to mark the high point of the Empire's glory at the same time as it became a tipping point in Moghul fortunes.
Take a Hike New York City
by Skip CardLooking for some fresh air and a brief escape from city life? Outdoors expert Skip Card leads you up and down trails within the city, Long Island, New Jersey, the Shawangunks, and the Hudson Valley and explores the Appalachian Trail - all within two hours of Manhattan. Book jacket.
Take a Seat: One Man, One Tandem and Twenty Thousand Miles of Possibilities
by Dominic GillA remarkable journey of sharing and self-discovery. When Dominic Gill set out from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, by bicycle on June 16, 2006, it was to be no ordinary bike ride. His goal was to reach Ushuaia, the southernmost city in South America, nearly 20,000 miles away, and he was starting off with virtually no money in his pocket, barely enough food to last a week, and, worst of all, with thousands of miles between him and his friends and family. But Dominic had a plan: His bicycle, Achilles, was a tandem and the spare seat was his secret weapon. He would invite strangers to join him on his long journey-strangers he hoped would become friends and help him turn a terrifying prospect into the adventure of a lifetime. In Take a Seat,Dominic tells the story of his incredible journey. Over twenty-six months, he covered 18,449 miles down the west coast of the Americas, passed through fifteen countries, was looked after by countless strangers, crashed into a Mexican banana truck, was nearly attacked by a mob of Bolivian political demonstrators, cycled past active volcanoes, and didn't have a single haircut. All sorts of colorful characters took a seat on Achilles-from a meditating, pot-smoking French Canadian named Pierre to the dark-haired Joselyn from Chile. Eventually, he reached Ushuaia, freezing and exhausted and with another new friend behind him-the 270th person to take that seat. He had achieved his dream. * In summer 2010, Dominic and his tandem bike embarked on a trip across America and headed toward New York City with a group of elderly and disabled people. The core values of this new journey remain the same: To travel. To share. To inspire. Dominic filmed the entire journey. To learn more, go to domandernie.com.
Take a Walk: More Than 75 Walks in Natural Places from the Gorge to Hillsboro and Vancouver to Tualatin
by Brian BarkerThis guide to walks in greater Portland includes more than 75 of the best routes and destinations, including such gems as Forest Park in Portland and Rooster Rock in Corbett. Each route described includes distances and notes the steepness of the trail. Highlighted are recommended walks for birders, art lovers, beachcombers, history buffs, gardeners, and those who seek disabled access. Walking trails in the Portland metropolitan area can take you to old-growth forests, hilltops with spectacular views, and riverside locations. Grab your walking shoes and start exploring!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Take a Walk: 120 Walks through Natural Places in Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, and Olympia
by Sue Muller HackingWalking trails in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, and Olympia can take you to scenic beaches, old-growth forests, and hilltops with spectacular views. This classic guide to greater Puget Sound has been thoroughly updated and expanded to include 120 of the best routes and destinations, including such gems as Meadowdale Beach Park in Lynnwood, Union Bay in Seattle, Watershed Preserve in Redmond, Fort Steilacoom near Tacoma, and Frye Cove Park in Olympia. Each route described includes distances and notes steepness of the trail. Highlighted are recommended walks for birders, art lovers, beachcombers, history buffs, gardeners, and those who seek disabled access. It turns out the best way to enjoy the Puget Sound area is on foot.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs: A True Story of Bad Breaks and Small Miracles
by Heather LendeThe Alaskan landscape—so vast, dramatic, and unbelievable—may be the reason the people in Haines, Alaska (population 2,400), so often discuss the meaning of life. Heather Lende thinks it helps make life mean more. Since her bestselling first book, If You Lived Here, I’d Know Your Name, a near-fatal bicycle accident has given Lende a few more reasons to consider matters both spiritual and temporal. Her idea of spirituality is rooted in community, and here she explores faith and forgiveness, loss and devotion—as well as raising totem poles, canning salmon, and other distinctly Alaskan adventures. Lende’s irrepressible spirit, her wry humor, and her commitment to living a life on the edge of the world resonate on every page. Like her own mother’s last wish—take good care of the garden and dogs—Lende’s writing, so honest and unadorned, deepens our understanding of what links all humanity.
Take Me Home
by Alex HartWhen struggling photojournalist Harper tries to return a dress she bought that morning for a job that's fallen through something catches her eye: the same little girl who was waiting there that morning is still there.The sales assistant doesn't know whose she is. The security guard at the mall hasn't had anyone come looking for her. Same goes for the local police, and the media. In fact, no one seems to be looking for little May at all.Harper knows from bitter experience what awaits May in Child Protection Services. But, without any clues, how do you put the needle back in the haystack? And who would just leave a child like this? And what if finding her home was the worst thing you could do? From the chilly streets of New York City to the electric blue skies of coastal Florida - this is an emotional, page-turning road trip that follows a trail of theories, all the way to a devastating revelation.
Take Me Home
by Alex HartWhen struggling photojournalist Harper tries to return a dress she bought that morning for a job that's fallen through something catches her eye: the same little girl who was waiting there that morning is still there.The sales assistant doesn't know whose she is. The security guard at the mall hasn't had anyone come looking for her. Same goes for the local police, and the media. In fact, no one seems to be looking for little May at all.Harper knows from bitter experience what awaits May in Child Protection Services. But, without any clues, how do you put the needle back in the haystack? And who would just leave a child like this? And what if finding her home was the worst thing you could do? From the chilly streets of New York City to the electric blue skies of coastal Florida - this is an emotional, page-turning road trip that follows a trail of theories, all the way to a devastating revelation.
Take Me On A Safari: A Family Affair
by Anthony MauroA compelling and one of a kind chronicle of a husband, wife, their teenage son, young daughter, and "grand mom" on safari in rural South Africa. This is the unforgettable memoir of the Mauro family, swept from their daily routines in suburbia U.S.A. and thrust into the center of adventure, drama and suspense in a remote corner of the Dark Continent. The experience strengthened family bonds, exposed them to the wonders of an ancient land and laid witness the timeless rituals of wildlife. This uniquely written account also includes the unedited thoughts of family members as taken from their diaries.
Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World
by Scott Keyes** USAToday Bestseller **The founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights explains why we’re searching for airfare all wrong, shares the strategies that have saved his two million newsletter subscribers a collective $500 million on airfare, and presents a bold new approach for how to see the world while never overpaying for flights again.When Scott Keyes booked flights to Italy for $130 roundtrip and Japan for $169 roundtrip, he didn’t just uncover amazing fares; it was the beginning of a new approach that makes travel possible for anyone who has dreamed of seeing the world.What’s stopping us all from traveling more? The confusion of buying airfare—not knowing when to book, where to buy, or what to pay.Take More Vacations is the guidebook for anyone hoping to turn one annual vacation into three. Readers will discover why the traditional way of planning vacations undercuts our ability to enjoy them, and how a new strategy can lead to cheaper fares and more trips. Why cheap flights never have to be inconvenient flights, and all the steps you can take to get a good fare even when you don’t have flexibility. The surprising best week for international travel, and how small airports actually get the best deals.Keyes challenges the conventional wisdom that it costs thousands of dollars to fly overseas and shows readers how to make previously unthinkable trips possible.
Take Off Your Shoes: One Man's Journey from the Boardroom to Bali and Back
by Ben FederA success-driven CEO goes on a year-long journey of self-discovery in Bali in this memoir about rediscovering what&’s truly important. A hard-charging CEO of a large enterprise, Ben Feder discovers that he is losing the very things that sustained him over his years of business success. Unsettled by his insight, he becomes determined to rebuild family relationships and rejuvenate his sense of purpose. Risking his career, Feder left New York with his wife and children and set off on a self-prescribed sabbatical year. That experience transforms them all. As Feder navigates the thrills and pitfalls of his time away, he draws readers into remarkable examinations of modern values and modern life. Take Off Your Shoes is Feder&’s candid and personable account of a journey across the world, and within himself.
Take Your Pediatrician with You: Keeping Your Child Healthy at Home and on the Road (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Christopher S. RyderNamed One of the Best Consumer Health Books of 2007 by Library JournalIt's three o'clock in the morning and your child is screaming in pain. To make matters worse, you and your family are vacationing in a strange city. What should you do? Call the front desk? Your family pediatrician? An ambulance?From in-flight earaches to strep throat, from poison ivy to insect bites, illness and injury are common and unwelcome traveling companions. You need to know when to treat your child yourself and when to seek professional medical care. This compact handbook tells you how to decide and then puts crucial information for preventing and treating acute childhood illnesses and injuries at your fingertips. In Take Your Pediatrician with You, Dr. Christopher Ryder offers expert advice on keeping children safe and healthy at home and on the road. He includes detailed instructions for creating a children's medical care kit to use at home or while traveling. Also included are descriptions of common childhood illnesses and summer woes; travel tips; accident prevention; and guidelines for emergency care. A chapter on international adoption guides parents through the process of bringing a child home safely. As well as a reassuring travel companion, this valuable resource will become the "turn-to" guide at home and in childcare centers.
Taking Time Off, 2nd Edition
by Ron Lieber Colin HallHave you ever thought about taking time off to * ride your bike across the United States?* conduct research in the Amazonian rain forest?* work on a presidential campaign?* build houses for the poor?Tens of thousands of students each year take a break before, or even during college to work, travel, volunteer, or do something just plain different. No matter what you may plan to do with your time away, Taking Time Off shows you how to make the most of it. Included are the inspiring stories of 26 students whose pursuits in their time away from school were fulfilling and enjoyable. You'll find practical advice on every aspect of planning a break, from researching your options and financing your leave to convincing your parents it's a worthy idea. This book's resources section also lists programs, jobs, and American and international organizations that can help you to plan your own time off.
Taking Tourism to the Limits
by Chris Ryan Stephen J. Page Michelle AickenThe concept of margins and limits is often referred to within the tourism academic literature and includes subjects as diverse as carrying capacities, peripheral economies, technological advancement, adventure tourism, dark tourism and socially marginalized communities. After identifying a number of ways in which ‘limits’ might be defined Taking Tourism to the Limits explores concepts and challenges facing contemporary tourism in five main sections, namely in tourism planning and management, nature based tourism, dark tourism, adventure and sport tourism and the accommodation industry.Drawing upon case studies, current research and conceptualizations these different facets of the ‘limits’ are each introduced by the editors with commentaries that seek to identify themes and current practice and thinking in the respective domains. The picture that emerges is of an industry that reinvents itself in response to changing market parameters even while core issues of stakeholder equities and political processes remain problematic.International in scale, the book links with its companion piece Indigenous Tourism – the commodification and management of culture (also published by Elsevier) as an outcome of the very highly successful conference, Taking Tourism to the Limits hosted by the University of Waikato’ Department of Tourism Management in 2003.
Takoma Park
by Inc. Historic TakomaThe story of Takoma Park begins in 1883 when B. F. Gilbert purchased 90 acres of hilly woodlands straddling the District of Columbia-Maryland border and laid out Washington's first railroad suburb, ideally situated for the families of federal workers. Envisioning a healthful and forward-looking community, Gilbert also arranged for leaders of the health-minded Seventh-day Adventist Church to move to Takoma Park. By the early 20th century, the town was well established, and residents were creating traditions to pass on to those who followed, including an Independence Day celebration that is one of the oldest in the state. Community activism has been a hallmark of Takoma Park since a 1965 plan to build a freeway through the heart of the town. This sparked a citizen-led protest that stopped construction and led to the creation of historic districts on both sides of the D.C.-Maryland boundary line. The city's reputation as a feisty and culturally diverse community continues to be a source of pride, attracting artists, activists, and new residents from countries around the world.