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Bi-lingual [El Ecuador Antigua - Cultura, Ceramica y Creatividad]. 4th printing; 110 pgs.; illustrations [most b/w; some color]; 604 items listed & briefly described in bi-lingual catalogue; Bibliography. ... Read more

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Spanish language text. Striking color photography of Ecuador. ... Read more

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Ecuador has recently come to the attention to global strategic planners.This report puts these executives on the fast track.Ten chapters provide: an overview of how to strategically access this important market, a discussion on economic fundamentals, marketing & distribution options, export and direct investment options, and full risk assessments (political, cultural, legal, human resources).Ample statistical benchmarks and comparative graphs are given. ... Read more

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History of Ecuador - Ancient cultures of Ecuador,Pre-Columbian Ecuador, Las Vegas culture (archaeology),Valdivia culture, Inca Empire, Royal Audience of Quito,Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, Spanishcolonization ofthe Americas, Ecuadorian War of Independence, Luz deAmérica, Simón Bolívar, Battle of Pichincha, Guayaquilconference, Gran Colombia, Ecuador, Juan José Flores,Marcist Revolution, History of Ecuador: Era ofConservatism,History of the Ecuadorian?Peruvian territorial dispute,Indigenous peoples in Ecuador, Machalilla culture,Historyof Ecuador: The Early Republic, The History ofEcuador: Ruleof the Liberals, History of Ecuador 1925-1944:Reform, Chaosand Debacle, Constitutional Rule of Ecuador, MilitaryGovernments of Ecuador (1960-1979) ... Read more

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It's just a copy of Wikipedia
The books from Alphascript Publishing are described as "by John McBrewster, Frederic P. Miller, and Agnes F. Vandome". They are called editors in the book listings. The only content of most of these books is free, re-packaged Wikipedia articles!

It is a rip-off, folks!

The articles are often poorly printed, characters from foreign languages will go missing, and numerous images of arrows instead of linked text that was present in Wikipedia. Just read and print out the original articles for free at the Wikipedia website than pay this ridiculous amount of money for what has been described as a scam or hoax. Advertising for the books at Amazon and elsewhere does not reveal the freely-licensed source of the content. It is only revealed inside the books, AFTER you've been suckered with making a purchase.

As an example of the level of care given to the books, the book "History of Georgia (country)" is about the European country Georgia but has a cover image of Atlanta in the American state of Georgia.

The publisher is hiding out in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.What does that tell you? ... Read more

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Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake in etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are ambassadors and impression makers for the United States.

Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers, Culture Shock! guides are the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. There are not just travel guides; they are guides for a way of life. ... Read more

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Distant Peaks is a chronicle of stories that detail the struggles andtriumphs of a novice climber. Starting with a failed attempt on theGrand Teton during a climbing trip with his father, Peter Len gained respect for the mountains along with a thirst for summit success.Since then, his quest has taken him back to the Grand Teton and acrossthe oceans to attempt some of the classic mountains of the world,including Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Mt. Kenya, and the volcanoes of Ecuador.Written through the eyes of an amateur climber, Distant Peaksdescribes Mr. Len's motivations for attempting these mountains andportrays the challenges of dealing with the physical and mental aspects of climbing, especially at higher altitudes. Not limited tojust describing the individual climbs, Mr. Len also relays histhoughts on the unique cultures and spectacular mountain ranges thathe encounters along the way. A light-hearted depiction of climbing adventure, Distant Peaks is an enjoyable read for any outdoorenthusiast. ... Read more

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With effort and desire, anything is possible
Reviewed by Deb Shunamon for Reader Views (4/08)

A young Peter Len was looking for a way to challenge his own physical and mental limits, and he found it on his first major mountain climb with his father and family friend. "Distant Peaks: A Journey through Cultures & Conquests," is written from the perspective of a non-professional climber, and documents the author's trips up some of the toughest peaks in Europe, Africa and South America. His experiences while climbing, as well as the tremendous amount of detail provided on everything from planning such trips to the actual ascents up the mountains, illustrate how it is possible for mountaineering to be enjoyed by anyone.

The great introduction has the author admitting to his limits, and how, although exciting to read, most climbing books seemed to be beyond his initial skill level. From here it does not take long for the reader to become familiar with climbing terms and equipment, as well as what to expect at the guide centers and on the practice runs that take place before the actual ascents. Personal observations (did you know Gatorade is good hot?), historical notes and side stories fill the pages, along with the author's joy of just being on the mountains. His desire to reach the summits, quelling his fears and pushing his physical abilities along the way, was not always successful, but the author never stopped trying in the twenty years that the book covers.

Peter Len is a "young writer," and even with the assistance he had, the writing is at times either quite choppy or could use some commas, but his adventures are captivating enough to keep readers interested. There is also no ending to the book - it just stops after the final climb. However, the Afterward, and Guide & Outfitter directory that follow, attempt to convince readers to take their first step in planning a trip of their own. Numerous photographs are provided, with this book useful for anyone who has a beginning interest in climbing, as well as die-hard enthusiasts who have yet to conquer the Matterhorn, Mt. Kenya, or Chimborazo. "Distant Peaks: A Journey through Cultures & Conquests"is also a decent try at a first book, and most certainly meets Peter Len's purpose of showing that with effort and desire, anything is possible.

Great book for anyone that has a dream to fulfill
Reading Distant Peaks was truly inspiring to say the least.Peter Len really put into words a dream that drove him to seek out and climb some the world's most amazing mountains.Along the way he offers advice and information about the areas he visited in order to increase his and his group's likelihood of making a successful summit.This information is probably crucial for anyone looking to do the same type of climbs Peter Len attempted. I am not a mountain climber myself and never considered all that it takes to do something like the climbs Peter Len accomplished.Many factors like weather, acclimation, use of guide, which guide, practice climbs, personal health, health of group members, time of year, and avalanche threat are just some the things the either made a climb successful or not.This book is really a book of adventure that anyone with a dream should read for inspiration, not just for climbing.

Awesome book for anyone interested in adventure!!!!
This book is a great read for someone who climbs, those who think about or dream about climbing and those who just like the adventure of going new places.Peter puts you on the mountain and gives first hand insight into the thrill of climbing.The material on the specific mountains and cultures is a real bonus.An enjoyable and easy read!!

Enjoy climbing and cultures
Those who didn't understand why "Into Thin Air" motivated, rather than discouraged, so many to take up climbing the high mountains of this world, will learn from the personal experiences of Peter Len, the author, why the mountains have so much attraction for non professional climbers. Peter Len vividly describes how a person from a State without mountains discovers his passion in climbing, taking him to the Alps, Kenya and Ecuador. Armchair adventurers learn how to plan an exiting vacation and gain life long memories. This book is not only fun to read but makes you want to be with Peter Len on his next trip.

Good read for the everyday climbing enthusiast
Mr. Len does a solid job of helping us see the adventures from his grounded perspective.While many of today's television shows focus on experts guiding the "weekend warriors" with their assault on Everest, etc., Mr. Len provides a well written account of how the regular climbing enthusiast can pursue his or her dreams without the need to be on Discovery Channel.Thanks for taking us along for the ride and here's lifting a glass of "summit champagne" to Mr. Len for an enjoyable read. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Countries and Their Cultures, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 2630 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Covers the broad range of popular religious culture of the United States at the close of the twentieth century. Beliefs, practices, symbols, traditions, movements, organizations, and leaders from the many traditions in the pluralistic American community are represented. Also includes cults and phenomena that drew followers, such as Heaven's Gale and UFOs. ... Read more