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Insight Guides Pocket Guide Sri LankaTravel 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 an ideal...

The ultimate armchair travel guide to recreating an authentic Japanese experience at home. Tokyo is one of the most vibrant and fascinating cities in the world; a place where traditional gardens and temples are set against neon jungles and looming...

Whether you want to get cultural in Kandy, try your hand at surfing in Arugam or sample the very best cuisine across the island, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Sri Lanka has to offer.Sri Lanka is simply stunning. Its...

Curious to find out what it means to be an Anglo-Indian? Join Andrea Malam BEM as she shares the story of her journey from Bombay to London, and the search for her ancestry and identity. Along with her contributors, Andrea reveals the...

'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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741176841Author Ebony BizysFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Hardie Grant ExplorePublisher Hardie Grant ExploreWeight(grams) 850g

Lonely Planet Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary is your passport to the most relevant Cantonese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Chat with locals along the Great Wall, ask for recommendations of Hong Kong's best night spots, and order...

A cosmopolitan, vibrant and modern city with strong ties to its extraordinarily rich history - Mumbai has some of India's finest museums, a beautiful sea-front promenade, exceptional colonial-era architecture, spectacular ancient temples hewn into caves...

A perfect introduction to Japan and Japanese culture, this illustrated culture and travel guide contains loads of original drawings as well as the Japanese script for key words and phrases.Some people take photos, but artist Betty Reynolds captures...

Insight Guides Pocket Guide ChinaTravel 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 an ideal...

Experience the natural wonder and rich culture of a country unlike any other with Moon Japan. Inside you'll find:* Flexible itineraries including a two week 'Best of Japan' and a week in and around Tokyo* The top sights and unique experiences: Wander the...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll the colonial promenade known as the...

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...

Away from the five-star hotels and beyond luxury hideaways, Tom Chesshyre travels to see the real, unexplored Maldives, skirting around the archipelago's periphery, staying at simple guesthouses, and using cargo ships and ferries. He discovers that...

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 9789811405389Author Anna ChittendenFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint Lost Guides LimitedPublisher Lost Guides Limited

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789881613912Author Ira ChaplainFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Blacksmith BooksPublisher Blacksmith BooksWeight(grams) 918g

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Mandarin-whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Mandarin Chinese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Mandarin characters-with a...

Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner"My copy of The Kerala Kitchen has notes scribbled in it and has turmeric stains on certain pages. Now it's your turn to enjoy. So line up your spices, ready your grated coconut and go to it. You are in for both a...

The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning. An easy-reference Chinese to English and English to Chinese dictionary. The easiest way to learn Mandarin Chinese for students with the clearest layout and entry...

This is the story of the historic ship Vega's first missions of mercy-a real-life sea tale complete with vicious storms, exotic locations, heart-rending moments, and priceless glimpses into real life on some of the world's most remote tropical islands.In...

In a country of fascinating contrasts-ultramodern cities, ancient traditions, majestic mountain ranges-Frommer's cuts through the noise and confusion to deliver a guide to Japan that's clear, candid, thorough, and portable. Expert planning tips, honest...

Let Secret Tokyo guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. A building that acts as a giant firewall,a secret city centre canyon,a statue that cures warts, ultra-modern designer toilets, an extraordinary tree that helps you quit smoking, an...

Insight Guides Explore VietnamTravel made easy. Ask local experts.Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries, now with free eBook.Discover the best of Vietnam with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and...

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,...

Tuttle's Mini Korean Dictionary is ideal for any application where a handy and portable dictionary is required. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea or as a Korean language study reference Mini Korean Dictionary...

Featuring full-color photographs and illustrations thoughout, this book presents a comprehensive guide to Japanese culture.The richness of Japan's history is renowned worldwide, and the cultural heritage that its society has produced and handed down to...

The legend of Shangri-La emerged from the Tibetan Buddhist belief in beyul, or hidden lands. Tibetan prophecies proclaim that the greatest of these mythical sanctuaries lies at the eastern edge of the Himalayas, veiled by a colossal waterfall at the...

A charming collection of quirky insights into Japanese culture.The Magic of Japan is writer Hector Garcia's intensely personal account of his fifteen years in Japan. A self-professed "otaku" or Japanese anime geek since childhood, Garcia has worked for a...

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...

Discover the beauty of Okinawa and the Ryukyu islands with this stunning, detailed guideThe beautiful islands of Okinawa and the Ryukyu chain contain some of the most scenic spots in the planet-including many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dozens of these...

The easy way to learn the Korean Hangeul writing system!Fans of K-Pop and Korean dramas as well as beginning students of Korean will love this handy guide to the Korean Hangeul alphabet. Designed for both self-study students and use in a classroom, no...

Written by locals, Fodor's Essential India is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Delhi, Mumbai, and beyond. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this India travel guide will help...

The Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy pocket-sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese words you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveller or as a beginner in the early stages of learning the...

Wilfred Thesiger, this century's greatest living explorer, recalls his travels among the mountain ranges of Asia. Although Wilfred Thesiger is still largely associated with the Arabian deserts and the Marshes of Iraq, he has also travelled...

This Korean picture dictionary covers the 1,200 most useful Korean words and phrases. It gives each word and sentence in Korean Hangeul characters with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly and the English meaning. The words are grouped...

20-something and uncertain about her future, Florentyna Leow is exhilarated when an old acquaintance offers her an opportunity for work and cohabitation in a little house in the hills of Kyoto. Florentyna begins a new job as a tour guide, taking...

Gertrude Bell's fascinating account of a lifetime of travel and a lifelong enchantment of Persia. 'Are we the same, I wonder, when all our surroundings, association, acquaintances are changed? I conclude that it is not the person who danced with you...

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the facade of the English language does not run deep. Culture...

A guidebook to 6 multi-day treks in the Everest region of the Himalayas. Exploring the dramatic scenery of Nepal, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some experience. Treks range from 19 to 91km (12-56 miles) and can be completed in 2-16...