Publications David L. Edgell, Sr., PhD has written 8 books and over 100 articles and monographs on trade, tourism and economic development. Below, four recent books are previewed or reviewed. The Worldly Travelers, by David L. Edgell, Sr., PhD and Kristen S. Betts, EdD. The Worldly Travelers is about ten extraordinary travelers who, through their curiosity and travel, forever changed the world in which we live. For information, contact: David L. Edgell, Sr., PhD. (Manuscript not yet completed.)   Tourism Policy and Planning: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, by David L. Edgell, Sr., PhD, Ginger Smith, PhD, Maria DelMastro Allen, and Jason R. Swanson. This book explains the history and development of important national and international issues in tourism and the importance of tourism policy and strategic planning in the tourism environment. (Drafted manuscript.)   Managing Sustainable Tourism: A Legacy for the Future by David L. Edgell, Sr., PhD. This book addresses the key questions on sustainable tourism not only from a business perspective but also with respect to local community concerns and educational interests. This issue also fits the need to create tourism businesses, economies, and quality tourism products that achieve economic prosperity while maintaining social, cultural, and environmental integrity. It looks at both the "natural environment" (ecotourism) and the "built environment" (history, heritage, culture). Published by The Haworth Press, Inc. March 2006. To order, click on above link.   Best Practices Guidebook for International Tourism and Attraction Development for Rural Communities, by David L. Edgell, Sr., PhD. (2002). Publisher: Brigham Young University; contact: Brian J. Hill, PhD at Brigham Young University, e-mail: brian_hill@byu.edu. This book has important information on tourism in rural America, community involvement, inventorying and assessing the product, marketing strategies, and analyzing the marketplace. Six case studies take the reader through very practical examples of international tourism to rural areas.