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Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie, from the bestselling authors of Ikigai.'Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them'...

Lonely Planet's Korea is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the dramatic landscape of Jeju-do, feast on bibimbap in Jeonju, and wander the streets of Bukchon; all...

Lonely Planet's Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, hike alongside Seoul's original city walls, and...

Encapsulating traditional tearooms, cutting-edge boutiques and K-pop spots, South Korea's capital is the perfect introduction to Korean culture. Make the most of your trip to this captivating city with DK Eyewitness Top 10.Planning is a breeze with our...

A sparkling new translation of one of the greatest travel books ever written: Marco Polo's seminal account of his journeys in the east, in a collectible clothbound edition. Marco Polo was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon...

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...

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak conversational Korean but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Korea for a short time and want a Korean phrase book to help you communicate? If so, this...

Winner of the Prix Renaudot 2019 A New York Times Best Book of 2021 'Extraordinarily beautiful... a long last loving glance at the planet.' Carl Safina, author of Becoming Wild The Art of Patience sees the renowned French adventurer and writer...

A sparkling new translation of one of the greatest travel books ever written: Marco Polo's seminal account of his journeys in the east.Marco Polo was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he...

Pocket Rough Guide Hong KongMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide, now with free eBook.Discover the best of Hong Kong with this compact and entertaining pocket travel guide...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Singapore: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Singapore with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789887792819Author Simon RobertsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Blacksmith BooksPublisher Blacksmith BooksWeight(grams) 324g

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Often called the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," Bhutan was secluded for much of its history, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. A...

"Mongolia is landlocked between its neighbors China and Russia in the heart of Asia. For centuries after the disintegration of Genghis Khan's empire it was ruled by one or the other, but in 1990 the Mongols embraced democracy. Now, after two centuries of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559439Author Tyler BruleFormat HardbackPage Count 148Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten VerlagWeight(grams) 567g

'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...

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...

Don't just see the sights get to know the people. Divided along the 38th parallel, modern Korea is the subject of two very different political, social, and economic experiments. Today the military might of the Marxist-Leninist North confronts the...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143109891Author Dominic ZieglerFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

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...

Heinrich Harrer returns to Tibet - thirty years after the visit described in his bestselling SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET.SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET told of an idyllic life on the 'rooftop of the world', before Harrer was forced to flee from the invading Chinese...

'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why?In...

Singapore is a land of immigrants. Although the Chinese are by far the largest ethnic group, it is more of a salad bowl than a melting pot-although a common identity has emerged since independence in 1965. With no natural resources, the newly independent...

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

For every fan of K-Pop music, Korean Wave dramas and Kimchi-or anyone intrigued by Korea and Korean culture-A Geek in Korea is a hip, new guide to the land of the Samsung smartphone and Gangnam Style.Author Dan Tudor first arrived in Korea on the eve of...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Hong Kong: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore Hong Kong with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789887674801Author Derek CurrieFormat PaperbackPage Count 404Imprint Blacksmith BooksPublisher Blacksmith BooksWeight(grams) 507g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950321339Author Language GuruFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Language GuruPublisher Language Guru

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9786197695441Author Jenny KellettFormat HardbackPage Count 102Imprint Bellanova BooksPublisher Bellanova BooksWeight(grams) 358gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

This new edition of Bradt's Taiwan continues to offer some of the most comprehensive coverage available and has been fully updated to reflect all the most recent developments on the ground. Author and long-term resident of Taiwan Steven Crook has been to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781080788446Author Dinobibi PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Discover Seoul with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to check out the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung, indulge in mouthwatering seafood at Noryangjin Fish Market or head farther out to discover the DMZ,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788997639045Author Amber Hyun Jung KimFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Seoul Selection Co., Ltd.Publisher Seoul Selection Co., Ltd.Weight(grams) 177g

'The publishers are to be congratulated for their exemplary production' - Curtis's Botanical Magazine'...this will go down as one of the greats of plant exploration literature...' - Roy Lancaster 'The appeal of the book lies as much in Ward's prose as in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781492137818Author Jason SmartFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

CultureShock! Korea is a compelling, elegantly-written and funny guide for anyone planning a stay in South Korea. Can you tell your bibimbap from your gimbap? Why is age such a big deal when addressing people? Do people really give bathroom tissue and...