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"It's a nice tome for armchair travel, whisking you off around the country from where you sit-or time travel, taking you back to that life-changing decade-lost holiday and old friends."-The Japan TimesVisit the most compelling cultural and nature sites...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981950389Author Sharell CookFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Enjoying India GuidesPublisher Enjoying India GuidesWeight(grams) 127g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143458555Author Ajit HarisinghaniFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House, India

Through the centre of China's historic capital, Long Peace Street cuts a long, arrow-straight line. It divides the Forbidden City, home to generations of Chinese emperors, from Tiananmen Square, the vast granite square constructed to glorify a New China...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760762469Author Cameron BruhnFormat HardbackPage Count 296Imprint Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty LtdPublisher Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty...

Insight Experience Guides: explore iconic cities afresh. Been there, done that? Want a more authentic experience? Then this stylish guide to Hong Kong is for you. From seeing un-missable top attractions like the city's skyscrapers and the space-age...

Pat Spain is not a very good dancer. Nor is he a person used to wearing bikini briefs, or wrestling in front of hundreds of nomads and an international TV audience. He is certainly not a person you would expect to find wearing said bikini briefs while...

Insight Guides Explore Hong KongTravel made easy. Ask local experts.Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries, now with free eBook and pull-out map.Discover the best of Hong Kong with this unique travel guide, packed full of...

Stunningly illustrated with a clear overview of historical, cultural and social aspects, this third edition of Odyssey's popular guide to Kyrgyzstan provides fresh information on both southwestern Issyk Kul and northeast Naryn provinces as well as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784924072Author Andrey TaranovFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint T&p BooksPublisher T&p BooksWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 4mm

The third largest island in the world, Borneo screams adventure. Footprint's 4th edition Borneo Handbook: Sarawak - Brunei - Sabah will guide you from the dense & pristine rainforest to the glimmering golden roofs of Brunei, with moody mountain peaks in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910566787Author Francois ProstFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950924189Author Daily Language LearningFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Bravex PublicationsPublisher Bravex PublicationsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994817105Author Asha MiyazakiFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Experience Everything PublishingPublisher Experience Everything PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741176797Author Alison PaceFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Hardie Grant ExplorePublisher Hardie Grant ExploreWeight(grams) 270g

Japan is a land of diversity and contradictions with a unique, somewhat mysterious culture. It is a place where you will find ancient temples, shrines and customs cherished and unchanged for over thousand years, as well as cutting edge technology and...

Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years,...

The Great Wall of China is the largest construction on earth, yet myths about it are more widely known than facts. The best way to appreciate the Great Wall is to explore it on foot. This richly illustrated book focuses on especially rewarding parts of...

The area centred around the Grand Palace bordered by the Chao Phraya river on the west and Khlong Khu Muang Doem on the east is undoubtedly Bangkok's cultural centre. Known as Rattanakosin Island, it is home to most of the city's most important temples -...

It's All Chinese to Me is a fun and authentic introduction to Chinese culture that allows readers, tourists, and business travelers to experience what ultimately makes China so unique--its people. Learn about Chinese customs, proper etiquette for all...

From its powdery beaches and glittering, turreted skylines to ancient monuments and thatched ethnic villages, Cambodia never fails to excite the senses. Footprint's 7th edition Cambodia Handbook will guide you from floating villages and religious...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992038304Author Ann BecoyFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Becoy PublishingPublisher Becoy PublishingWeight(grams) 354gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780374538101Author Jamaica KincaidFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Picador USAPublisher Picador USAWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm * 18mm

This is the guidebook to Turkey's new long-distance Cultural Route, complete with route description, map, historical background, and places to see. The route follows the Ottoman gentleman adventurer Evliya Celibi on his way to Mecca in 1671; it runs for...

Kerry Brown began his life in nineties China almost by chance, cutting his teeth in its northern backwaters. He went on to become a British diplomat in Beijing and then one of the world's foremost sinologists. Since then, the Middle Kingdom has...

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Singapore - the world's laboratory for a future society enthrals even the most seasoned of traveller with its diversity of cultures and cuisines. Here Chinese and Indians, Malays and delegates from all over the world live together in peace. The southeast...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506457888Author Peter WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Augsburg FortressPublisher 1517 MediaWeight(grams) 318g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692162729Author Brian J BreedingFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Brian BreedingPublisher Brian BreedingWeight(grams) 59gDimensions(mm) 152mm * 102mm...

As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 words. From well-known concepts like zen, kawaii and anime to their lesser-known counterparts waiting to be discovered by the West, Japan in 100 Words covers it all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize 2001.Book InformationISBN 9780385720236Author Ma JianFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Bantam Doubleday DellPublisher...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999291863Author Thomas K ShorFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint City Lion PressPublisher City Lion PressWeight(grams) 404g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733990509Author Alexa WestFormat PaperbackPage Count 318Imprint Alexa West PublishingPublisher Alexa West PublishingWeight(grams) 467gDimensions(mm)...

The renowned AGA cooker, operating on the traditional principles of radiant heat cooking, is a central feature of many kitchens. From baking to simmering, from roasting to slow cooking, an AGA does it all. In The Oven Cookbook, Belgium's best-known...

What a special visitor Mary has! It's the Angel Gabriel, and he has a very important message from God. Award-winning author Alexa Tewkesbury retells the first Christmas story in timeless fashion in this delightful picture book for 3-5 year olds. From...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101973479Author Pico IyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 131mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781492752516Author Shalu SharmaFormat PaperbackPage Count 62Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

An abundantly illustrated journey through one of the world's most diverse and fascinating regions. Although India's northeastern administrative region makes up only eight percent of India's land area, it is home to some 140 indigenous tribes, each ...

With a coastline dotted with beautiful beaches, breath-taking scenery, UNESCO-listed world heritage sites, dynamic cities and species-rich national parks, this long, narrow country offers an outstanding range of opportunities for visitors from Hanoi, the...

The only resource you need for travel to Japan! This award-winning guide puts the whole country in the palm of your hand. With a large pull-out map and tips on all the best sights, travelers can be sure they are seeing the best of Japan without wasting...