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This friendly guide offers concise but detailed demystifications of more than 85 aspects of ancient and modern Japan. It can be read in sequence, or just dipped into, depending on the moment's need. Explanations go much deeper than a typical travel guide...

With stunning photographs and insightful commentary this travel pictorial and Singapore travel guide captures the dynamism of a remarkable Pacific nation.In just a few short decades, Singapore has transformed itself from a tiny island off the coast of...

Insight Guides Bali & Lombok Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive,...

Angkor is one of the architectural treasures of Southeast Asia. Surrounded by mysterious jungle, the hub of the region is charming colonial town of Siem Reap with its bustling market. Footprint's Angkor covers all the unmissable sights within this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780670094578Author Clyde D'SouzaFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint PenguinPublisher Penguin Random House IndiaDimensions(mm) 200mm * 130mm * 20mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375705595Author Edward GarganFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Cooking should be fun, and this highly entertaining Japanese cookbook for beginners is packed full of humor and whimsical illustrations. Japanese Cooking with Manga started out as Gourmand Gohan, a hand-drawn and hand-bound edition that the three...

For first-time visitors and seasoned gourmets alike, Japan Eats! is an entertaining guide to the pleasures and pitfalls of dining in Japan--with hilarious insights and tips not found in other books. Whether it's the proper technique for holding...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780156033749Author Jen Lin-LiuFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Harvest PublicationsPublisher Harvest PublicationsWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 201mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947016101Author Nicholas RoerichFormat PaperbackPage Count 420Imprint Nicholas Roerich MuseumPublisher Nicholas Roerich Museum

The watch has a long and fascinating history, from a fifteenth-century status symbol of the rich and powerful to the mass-produced everyday timepiece of modern times. This book describes the main technical developments across a 500-year timespan, from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780968045954Author Reginald Fleming JohnstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 488Imprint Soul Care PublishingPublisher Soul Care PublishingWeight(grams) 648g

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, encompassing nearly eighteen thousand islands. The fourth-most populous nation in the world, it has a larger Muslim population than any other. The Indonesia Reader is a unique introduction to this...

Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter planning your next trip, a curious armchair traveler dreaming up a future destination, or just a lover of all things Japanese, this photographic journey will fulfill your fantasies and spark new desires. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913793548Author Jennie EnsorFormat PaperbackPage Count 528Imprint Hobeck Books LimitedPublisher Hobeck Books Limited

This book is the first of its kind, a deep-dive into a single sake-producing region to highlight its delicious brews as well as the people, land, and culture behind them. Brewing in Yamaguchi - in southern Honshu, Japan - reflects the whole history of...

Sing and dance along with Baby Shark as you get ready to go to school in this bright, sturdy and chunky board book. What does Baby Shark do at school? Story time! Doo doo doo doo doo doo! Sing a song! Doo ...

Tokyo Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Eastern Capital.With over 13.5 million residents squeezed in to 845 square miles, Tokyo stands as one of the world's most beguiling cities. On the surface, it appears to be...

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great little Malay dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Malaysia Pocket Malay Dictionary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637147641Author PksFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Notion PressPublisher Notion PressWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 11mm

An understanding of leadership and management theory and practice is integral to the success of a new generation of health and social care professionals, and managers of services. It is equally important for educators in the field. Leading and Managing...

Insight Guides Myanmar (Burma)Travel made easy. Ask local experts.Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive,...

A fictive traveler's guide to the East, both Near and Far, The Book of John Mandeville was a late--medieval best seller, more popular in its day than Marco Polo's Travels. In addition to a fresh, vibrant translation--the first from the Middle French...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912483785Author Peter OwenFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint SonittecPublisher SonittecWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

Malaysia is a hugely diverse country and supreme holiday destination. Divided into Peninsular Malaysia and the island states of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo, each offers a wealth of unique attractions.For travellers interested in history and culture, the...

Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780767922012Author J. Maarten TroostFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc)Publisher...

On eight treks in Nepal's Himalaya; to Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Dolpo, Api and Mugu, the true spirit of trekking is captured in Kev Reynolds' reverence, curiosity and ongoing love of the world's greatest mountain range. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780852449868Author Edward ShortFormat PaperbackPage Count 600Imprint GracewingPublisher Gracewing

Lace knitting need not make up a whole garment; adding an edging or including an insertion can enhance both clothing and accessories to great effect. This accessible book includes clear step-by-step tutorials of the basic techniques in lace knitting, as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789881613875Author Jason Y. NgFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Blacksmith BooksPublisher Blacksmith BooksWeight(grams) 304g

Let Secret Bangkok guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Bangkok guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618919840Author Jeffrey TaylerFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Harper PaperbacksPublisher Harper PaperbacksWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

The Turkish Coast from Izmir to Antalya is an area of incredible natural drama, rich in the ruins of antiquity. It is a prime focus for many cultured holiday makers visiting the region by land, yacht and gulet. It has been at the centre of Mediterranean...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922751966Author Sharon Sayers-KielyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Shawline Publishing GroupPublisher Shawline Publishing Group

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981859736Author Christine Mason MillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Christine Mason MillerPublisher Christine Mason MillerWeight(grams) 327g

2018 Foreword Indie Awards WinnerGoing to Japan? This unfussy modern guide guarantees you keep it polite and get it right!This guide to common courtesy, acceptable behavior, and manners is essential for any visitor to Japan. Japanese are unfailingly...

Rick Antonson has traveled to parts of the world that are not simply exotic but sometimes damned near inaccessible. He has climbed to the summit of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey, traveling beyond to Iraq and Iran and Armenia. He has undertaken an...

Known for his brilliantly dark fictional visions, Laszlo Krasznahorkai is one of the most respected European writers of his generation and the winner of the 2015 Man Booker International Prize. Here, he brings us on a journey through China at the dawn of...

Insight Guides City Guide Hong KongTravel made easy. Ask local experts. Explore one of the most exciting cities in the world with this inspirational travel guide, now with free eBook.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this...