Asia

China and India have always been seperated not only by the Himalayas, but also by the impenetrable jungle and remote areas that once stretched across Burma. Now this last great frontier will likely vanish - forests cut down, dirt roads replaced by...

As read on BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week.This is the generation that will change China. The youth, over 320 million of them in their teens and twenties, more than the population of the USA. Born after Mao, with no memory of Tiananmen, they are destined to...

A handy Korean phrasebook and guide to the Korean language, Survival Korean contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around Korea.This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Korean in any setting. Perfect for students,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780646836218Author David NguyenFormat PaperbackPage Count 468Imprint Thorpe-BowkerPublisher Thorpe-BowkerWeight(grams) 481gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm *...

Southeast Asia, as covered in this guide, includes Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Sumatra, Borneo, Cambodia, & the Philippines. From incredible mountains to lush mangroves, a vast range of wildlife can be found throughout this area's diverse...

An authoritative text supporting the newcomer to karate with all they need to know, up to black belt level. Packed with photographs detailing techniques and kata (the combinations of techniques students need to master to progress through the belts)...

Insight Guides Pocket Guide RajasthanTravel made easy. Ask local experts.The definitive pocket-sized travel guide, now with free app and eBook.Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is the ideal...

The Golden Age of Travel neatly overlaps with the reign of the Emperor Meiji, which began in 1868 with the overthrow of a feudal order that had kept Japan secluded from the outside world for more than 200 years. In the ensuing four-and-a-half decades,...

'Nathan Law's agonising account of China's ruthless takeover of Hong Kong provides a terrible insight into Beijing's ambitions - the world needs to read this.' - Jon Snow 'In Freedom, Nathan Law paints a deeply personal portrait of sheer courage... An...

Don't just see the sights get to know the people. For thousands of years, the Chinese believed that they had created a perfect social system, based on Confucian values and tempered by the Mandate of Heaven. Dynasties came and went, but the essence...

Drink your way through Japan (even from home) with the help of this book! Japan is home to some of the world's most interesting alcoholic beverages from traditional Sake and Shochu to Japanese whisky, beer, wine and cocktails that are winning global...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952353000Author Clint G RogersFormat PaperbackPage Count 332Imprint Wisdom of the WorldPublisher Wisdom of the WorldWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm)...

Hidden Pockets in Kyoto is your guide to losing yourself in this Japanese city that seamlessly intertwines modern and traditional influences. Whether you're satisfying your tastebuds in contemporary cafes, wandering among the untarnished architecture of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916596443Author Janet JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint PublishNationPublisher PN BooksWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 8mm

In this intrepid and brilliant memoir, Emma Larkin tells of the year she spent travelling through Burma, using as a compass the life and work of George Orwell, whom many of Burma's underground teahouse intellectuals call simply "the prophet". In...

A gripping account of an under-reported island' Spectator, Book of the Year '[A] brilliant new book about an island that has a geography from heaven and a history from hell' Daily Telegraph'A brilliant work of travel, history and psychological insight...

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Vietnamese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Vietnam and Vietnamese language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785731341Format PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Berlitz TravelPublisher APA Publications

The enchanting new Baby Ganesh Agency novel sees Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigating the dark side of Bollywood.Mumbai thrives on extravagant spectacles and larger-than-life characters.But even in the city of dreams, there is no...

One of the most successful, influential and acclaimed travel books of recent years from the author of 'Return of a King', which has been shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson prize. At the age of twenty-two, William Dalrymple left his college in...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Mongolia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit monasteries for a slice of Buddhist history...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739159740Author C G BruceFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint DaredevilPublisher DaredevilWeight(grams) 395gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 15mm

Start reading Easy Burmese on the way to the airport and begin communicating as soon as you land! Specially designed for beginning learners who have no prior knowledge of the language, Easy Burmese is fully Romanised throughout and focused on...

What is it like to radically change your life? Writer Alec Ash meets the Chinese who are doing just this, 'reverse migrating' from the cities to the remote countryside of southwest China - and joins them himself, in an extraordinary and inspiring journey...

A celebration of food, culture and place, here are 100 dishes from Tokyo, the gastronomic megacity. There are recipes for miso, sushi, soba noodles, bentos, sushi, fried rice, Japanese tapas, desserts, cakes and sweets; plus features on the key essential...

Kick back, relax, and enjoy your vacation without getting lost.Navigating the various regions during your trip to Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle travel atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler, and containing all the maps you'll need on...

The incredible story of one man's obsession to find and protect the world's largest flowers As a child, Chris Thorogood dreamed of seeing Rafflesia - the plant with the world's largest flowers. He crafted life-size replicas in an abandoned cemetery,...

Fanny Parkes, who lived in India between 1822 and 1846, was the ideal travel writer - courageous, indefatigably curious and determinedly independent. Her delightful journal traces her journey from prim memsahib, married to a minor civil servant of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783033075955Author R KobiFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint C. KobiPublisher C. KobiWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 12mm

Look up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Vietnamese dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Vietnam, Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn...

An interactive workbook for beginners to learn how to write and read Korean quickly! This easy workbook has everything you need to learn the Korean scripts-clear explanations, plentiful practice exercises, and free online audio recordings by native...

Experience Tokyo like a local: on foot! Stroll through the city and soak up its infectious energy, futuristic charm, and centuries of Japanese art and culture with Moon Tokyo Walks.*Walk through the city's coolest neighbourhoods, including Shibuya,...

English-language guidebook to the Japan Alps, featuring 31 walks and treks in the North, Central and South Alps, and the Mt Fuji area. Routes range from short, easy walks to long, tough treks and thrilling scrambles. Covers popular areas of Hakuba,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781715923860Author Alfonso TorregrossaFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 222gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 9mm

Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Food and Travel Award 2017'This is a book to delight food lovers, travel hounds and history buffs alike.' The Telegraph'As an armchair traveler, I was led by Caroline Eden's firsthand account of journeys to the Uzbek...

Lonely Planet Malay Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Malay phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order street food, shop at markets and ask for trekking...

Lavishly decorated manhole covers, pink polka-dotted backhoes, toilets with warmable seats, blow dryers (and other bells and whistles). It's just another day in Japan, where the futuristic and zany stands side-by-side with the rooted and the venerable,...

A highly collectable new series that celebrates the inner fire of every girls. We are Dragon Girls, hear us roar! Willa and her friends have a powerful magic inside of them-they each have the ability to transform into...

Learn Bengali with this complete course, now with free audio download!Spoken by over 200 million people worldwide, Bengali (Bangla) is an official language of Bangladesh and India. It is an Indo-Aryan language that descended from Sanskrit and has a rich...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760788353Author Professor Grant BrinkworthFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Macmillan AustraliaPublisher Pan Macmillan AustraliaWeight(grams)...