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Varanasi: City Immersed in Prayer by David Scheinbaum 9781938086960
RRP: £32.00£22.29Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C.E. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River's sacred waters... -
Studio Ghibli: The films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata by Michelle Le Blanc 9780857305848
RRP: £16.99£11.54The animations of Japan's Studio Ghibli are among the most respected in the movie industry. Their films rank alongside the most popular non-English language films ever made, with each new release a guaranteed box office hit. Yet this highly profitable... -
Trope Tokyo by Sam Landers
RRP: £35.99£25.26Trope Tokyo, the fourth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of this dynamic metropolis fusing the ancient and the ultramodern. The collection highlights the photographic images of emerging and... -
A House in Bali by Colin McPhee
RRP: £13.99£9.20"It remains one of the most penetrating and illuminating books on the island's elusive, alluring culture." - National GeographicA House in Bali tells the fascinating story of renowned writer and composer Colin McPhee's obsession with Balinese gamelan... -
Against a Peacock Sky: Two Years in the Life of a Nepalese Village by Monica Connell 9781780600420
RRP: £12.99£8.60For two years Monica Connell lived as a paying guest of Kalchu and Chola in the Nepalese Himalayan village of Talphi, ten days walk from the nearest road. This book poetically captures the immediacy of Connell's experience, and her empathy and sense of... -
Major & Mrs Holt's (Gallipoli) Battlefield Guide to Gallipoli by Tonie Holt
RRP: £14.95£12.28As the battlefields of Gallipoli become even more firmly established on the tourist map, this book is bound to be as popular as it is useful. The format of Major and Mrs Holt's battlefield guides is by now tried and tested, providing as they do not only... -
Lonely Planet Tibet by Lonely Planet
RRP: £16.99£12.28Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Tibet is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike around sacred Mt Kailash, join pilgrims at the... -
Essential Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary: Speak Japanese with Confidence! by Tuttle Publishing
RRP: £7.99£5.60Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable way. Key features of this Japanese phrasebook and dictionary... -
A Brief History of Thailand: Monarchy, War and Resilience: The Fascinating Story of the Gilded Kingdom at the Heart of Asia by Richard A. Ruth 9780804851213
RRP: £14.99£9.80Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realize.A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging look at the country's last 250 years-from coups and violent... -
Lonely Planet Central Asia Phrasebook & Dictionary by Lonely Planet
RRP: £4.99£3.80Lonely Planet's Central Asia Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Central Asian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Break the ice with local greetings, delve into... -
Turkish Awakening: Behind the Scenes of Modern Turkey by Alev Scott 9780571296583
RRP: £12.99£8.56Born in London to a Turkish mother and British father, Alev Scott moved to Istanbul to discover what it means to be Turkish in a country going through rapid political and social change, with an extraordinary past still linked to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and... -
Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! (Third Edition) by Boye Lafayette De Mente 9784805313619
RRP: £9.99£6.80Farewell to faux pas!Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all... -
Lost in Vietnam by Chuck Forsman 9781938086571
RRP: £30.00£20.95Vietnam is an ancient and beautiful land, with a deep history of occupational conflict that remains an enigma in Americans' collective memory. It is still easy to forget that Vietnam is a country and not a war, even as America's role in Vietnam inflamed... -
Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata - Third Edition by Colin Odell 9780857303561
RRP: £16.99£11.54The animations of Japan's Studio Ghibli are amongst the most respected in the movie industry. Their delightful films rank alongside the most popular non-English language films ever made, with each new eagerly anticipated release a guaranteed box office... -
The Other Ones by Fran Hart 9781913696320
RRP: £8.99£6.43A spooky, cosy romance to curl up in front of the fire with - perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Gilmore Girls. 'Perfect for Heartstopper fans, this cute and spooky ghost story is deliciously romantic and it has... -
The Age of Kali: Travels and Encounters in India by William Dalrymple 9780006547754
RRP: £12.99£8.48William Dalrymple, who wrote so magically about India in 'City of Djinns', returns to the country in a series of remarkable essays. Featured in its pages are 15-year-old guerrilla girls and dowager Maharanis; flashy Bombay drinks parties and... -
A Journey In Ladakh by Andrew Harvey
RRP: £15.99£11.61High up in the remote mountain passes on the Indian border with Tibet, China and Pakistan, Ladakh has been a centre for Buddhist meditation since three centuries before Christ and is one of the last places on earth where a Tibetan Buddhist community... -
Are We Nearly There Yet?: The ultimate laugh-out-loud holiday read to pack in your beach bag this summer by Lucy Vine
RRP: £8.99£6.20'Made me scream laughing. I enjoyed it SO much' Marian Keyes'Have you ever messed up so badly you had to leave the country? This feelgood journey contains one of the best vagina jokes ever. We didn't want it to end' Heat MagazineAlice is turning thirty... -
Birds of South-East Asia (Collins Field Guide) by Norman Arlott
RRP: £40.00£26.84This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series - the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers. Every species of bird you might encounter in the region is featured, apart from non-established... -
Fodor's Essential Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos by Fodor's Travel Guides
RRP: £17.99£12.30Whether you want to visit Buddhist temples, sample Bangkok's street food, indulge in a Thai massage, or shop floating markets , the local Fodor's travel experts in Thailand are here to help! Fodor's ... -
An Unexpected Light: Travels in Afghanistan by Jason Elliot 9780330371629
£17.13An Unexpected Light, Travels in Afghanistan is widely acknowledged as the most influential contemporary work of Afghanistan. Written on the eve of 9/11, at the height of Afghanistan's isolation from the world, Jason Elliot's uncannily prescient account... -
Birds of Borneo by Susan Myers
RRP: £35.00£26.73A completely revised and redesigned edition of the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Borneo. Covering the whole of the island of Borneo, this fully revised and updated edition is indispensable for anyone interested in the avifauna of... -
The Waiting Land by Dervla Murphy 9781906011659
RRP: £12.99£8.60In "The Waiting Land" (first published in 1967) Dervla Murphy affectionately portrays the people of Nepal's different tribes, the customs of an ancient, complex civilization and the country's natural grandeur and beauty. This is the third of Dervla... -
The Gentleman In The Parlour by W. Somerset Maugham
RRP: £9.99£7.11WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY PAUL THEROUXSomerset Maugham's success as a writer enabled him to indulge his adventurous love of travel, and he recorded the sights and sounds of his wide-ranging journeys with an urbane, wry style all his own. The Gentleman in... -
Michael Kenna: Forms of Japan by Michael Kenna
RRP: £39.99£30.78A rocky coast along the Sea of Japan; an immense plain of rice fields in the snow; Mount Fuji towering over misty wooded hills; silent temples devoid of people but brimming with Buddhist deities; a Torii gate mysteriously emerging from moving clouds and... -
Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Desirable Spirit with Tasting Notes from Japan's Leading Whisky Blogger by Brian Ashcraft
RRP: £17.99£12.54**Winner Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2019**"In his new book, journalist Brian Ashcraft digs into the short but colorful history of the Japanese liquor and the process that differentiates Japan's labels from their Western cousins. Plus, whisky authority... -
The Power of Chowa: Finding Your Balance Using the Japanese Wisdom of Chowa by Akemi Tanaka
RRP: £18.99£13.61'Following Tanaka's wisdom is an easy way to start making life feel just a little more balanced' the IndependentThe Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh perspective on how to live, and new ways to find balance among the many different directions that... -
Collins Thai Essential Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries
RRP: £7.99£5.41The home of trusted Thai dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Thai to English and English to Thai reference for every day, including short grammars of Thai and English. Offers travellers and learners at home,... -
A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of Sri Lanka (2nd edition) by Anslem de Silva
RRP: £12.99£9.09This easy-to-use identification guide to the 150 reptile species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from the authors are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include size,... -
Three Simple Lines: A Writer’s Pilgrimage into the Heart and Homeland of Haiku by Natalie Goldberg
RRP: £21.00£13.96Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608686971Author Natalie GoldbergFormat HardbackPage Count 196Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library -
In the Footsteps of Florence Nightingale: Memoirs of a QA (Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps) by Margaret Thomas
RRP: £8.99£6.20In this heartfelt memoir, spanning the 1950s and '60s, Major Margaret Thomas ARRC rises through the ranks of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (the QAs), the nursing branch of the British Army, healing injured soldiers far from home as well... -
Trekking in Tajikistan: The northern ranges, Pamirs and Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor by Jan Bakker
RRP: £22.95£16.25A guidebook to 24 days walks and short treks, plus 2 link routes, in Tajikistan. The graded routes vary in terms of difficulty, although many involve high altitude and remote terrain calling for self-reliance. The book includes 5 day walks in... -
Malaysia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Victor King
RRP: £9.99£7.54Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Malaysia presents visitors with an exciting and fascinating medley of cultures--Malay, Chinese, Indian, Arab, Eurasian, Dayak, and aboriginal. Though very much a modern nation state, its diverse... -
Collins Korean Gem Dictionary: The world's favourite mini dictionaries (Collins Gem) by Collins Dictionaries
RRP: £5.99£4.18The home of trusted Korean dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy Korean to English and English to Korean dictionary. Offering learners at home, school and in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Korean and English in... -
Cool Tokyo Guide: Adventures in the City of Kawaii Fashion, Train Sushi and Godzilla by Abby Denson
RRP: £12.99£9.00Tokyo is an amazing world unto itself a city for lovers of Japanese culture, fashion and great food that mixes the best of old and new. In Cool Tokyo Guide, Abby Denson, renowned graphic artist and author, takes you on a personal tour of Tokyo's... -
To the Edge of the World: The Story of the Trans-Siberian Railway by Christian Wolmar
RRP: £16.99£11.58Christian Wolmar expertly tells the story of the Trans-Siberian railway from its conception and construction under Tsar Alexander III, to the northern extension ordered by Brezhnev and its current success as a vital artery. He also explores the crucial... -
Letters by a Modern Mystic by Frank C. Laubach 9780281085835
RRP: £8.99£6.45First published in 1937, Letters by a Modern Mystic is a compilation of excerpts from letters Christian missionary Frank C. Laubach wrote to his father. Within them, Laubach shares his findings of the greatest experiment of his life: attempting to live... -
Japan Traveler's Companion: Japan's Most Famous Sights from Hokkaido to Okinawa by Rob Goss
RRP: £14.99£10.20*Winner of The North American Travel Journalists Association's Excellence in Travel Journalism Award*Japan mesmerizes and bewilders the visitor in equal measure, making a top-notch travel guide essential for anyone planning a trip to the land of the... -
Pocket Rough Guide Tokyo (Travel Guide with Free eBook) by Rough Guides
RRP: £8.99£5.60Pocket Rough Guide TokyoMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide, now with free eBook.Get Olympic ready with this pocket guidebook to Tokyo. It's a treasure trove of practical... -
Insight Guides Explore Singapore (Travel Guide with Free eBook) by Insight Guides
RRP: £8.99£5.60Insight Guides Explore SingaporeTravel made easy. Ask local experts.Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries, now with free eBook.Discover the best of Singapore with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information...