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My Thai Girl and I

How I found a new life in Thailand

by Andrew Hicks ...

This is about how Andrew Hicks met Cat, a ‘Thai girl’ half his age and how they set up home together in her village out in the rice fields of North Eastern Thailand. He'll tell you of toads in the toilet, of ants' eggs for breakfast, how they took up frog farming and how he got married without really meaning to. It's also a book about the countryside, of the old Thailand where the rhythm of the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This is about how Andrew Hicks met Cat, a ‘Thai girl’ half his age and how they set up home together in her village out in the rice fields of North Eastern Thailand. He'll tell you of toads in the toilet, of ants' eggs for breakfast, how they took up frog farming and how he got married without really meaning to. It's also a book about the countryside, of the old Thailand where the rhythm of the
... Read more
Krakatoa

The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883

by Simon Winchester ...

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was ... Read more

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The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was
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Tropical Gemstones

by Carol Clark ...

Series series Periplus Nature Guides
Learn the essentials of Asian gemestones with this useful and portable reference book.Gemstones, both mythical and real, are deeply embedded in the arts, religions and cultures of Asia. This handy pocket guide provides an excellent introduction to the full range of superb gemstones mined and processed in the region, their physical characteristics, historical importance and countries of origin. ... Read more

$5.39 USD

Learn the essentials of Asian gemestones with this useful and portable reference book.Gemstones, both mythical and real, are deeply embedded in the arts, religions and cultures of Asia. This handy pocket guide provides an excellent introduction to the full range of superb gemstones mined and processed in the region, their physical characteristics, historical importance and countries of origin.
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Majapahit

Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia's Greatest Empire

by Herald van der Linde ...

Discover Majapahit, the mighty empire in Southeast Asia that many have never heard of. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Majapahit kingdom reigned supreme in eastern Java, and its influence stretched far and wide, throughout present-day Indonesia, parts of the Malay peninsula and the island of Tumasek, now Singapore. Majapahit's army famously repelled Kublai Khan's invasion, and its formidable ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Discover Majapahit, the mighty empire in Southeast Asia that many have never heard of. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Majapahit kingdom reigned supreme in eastern Java, and its influence stretched far and wide, throughout present-day Indonesia, parts of the Malay peninsula and the island of Tumasek, now Singapore. Majapahit's army famously repelled Kublai Khan's invasion, and its formidable
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Christopher G. Moore Collected Essays

The Cultural Detective / Faking It in Bangkok / Fear and Loathing in Bangkok

by Christopher G. Moore ...

Christopher G. Moore Collected Essays The Cultural Detective For more than twenty years, Christopher G. Moore has been writing about the history, culture and politics of Southeast Asia, in particular Thailand. The Cultural Detective is a behind-the-scene view into Moore’s writing life. In this selection of essays, Moore discusses with the humor and insight that he has become famous for. He draws ... Read more

$9.94 USD

Christopher G. Moore Collected Essays The Cultural Detective For more than twenty years, Christopher G. Moore has been writing about the history, culture and politics of Southeast Asia, in particular Thailand. The Cultural Detective is a behind-the-scene view into Moore’s writing life. In this selection of essays, Moore discusses with the humor and insight that he has become famous for. He draws
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The Thai Smile

Thailand Take Two, #1

by Matt Owens Rees ...

Series Book 1 - Thailand Take Two
Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles. But never assume that smiles mean the same as they do in the West. Smiling is quite automatic in Thailand. A monk once told me that Thais were born with smiles on their faces!Matt Owens Rees discusses 13 different types of smile and gives examples from everyday life in Thailand. If you have observed any other type of Smile Matt would be keen to hear from ... Read more

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Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles. But never assume that smiles mean the same as they do in the West. Smiling is quite automatic in Thailand. A monk once told me that Thais were born with smiles on their faces!Matt Owens Rees discusses 13 different types of smile and gives examples from everyday life in Thailand. If you have observed any other type of Smile Matt would be keen to hear from
... Read more
Pattaya Beach

by John Elray ...

Fah, a twenty-two year-old farm girl from Thailand's rural northeast has moved to Pattaya City to do the one thing that has any hope of bringing her decent money – work in the sex trade. Her goal: land a well to do foreigner who can deliver her and her family from a subsistence life. Ed, a recent arrival from America, looks like he might just be the one. What Fah doesn’t know, however, is that Ed ... Read more

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Fah, a twenty-two year-old farm girl from Thailand's rural northeast has moved to Pattaya City to do the one thing that has any hope of bringing her decent money – work in the sex trade. Her goal: land a well to do foreigner who can deliver her and her family from a subsistence life. Ed, a recent arrival from America, looks like he might just be the one. What Fah doesn’t know, however, is that Ed
... Read more
Come Back Frayed

by Colin Wright ...

Travel is an excuse to challenge your beliefs and increase your perspective.Telling travel stories is an excuse to discuss society, philosophy, the evolution of modern relationships, and the state of contemporary marketing.From the secluded rice terraces of Mayoyao to the expat-friendly beaches of Boracay, Come Back Frayed is a collection of stories and essays written about and from the ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Travel is an excuse to challenge your beliefs and increase your perspective.Telling travel stories is an excuse to discuss society, philosophy, the evolution of modern relationships, and the state of contemporary marketing.From the secluded rice terraces of Mayoyao to the expat-friendly beaches of Boracay, Come Back Frayed is a collection of stories and essays written about and from the
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Vietnamese Picture Dictionary

Learn 1,500 Vietnamese Words and Expressions - The Perfect Resource for Visual Learners of All Ages (Includes Online Audio)

by Nguyen Thi Lien Huong ...

Series series Tuttle Picture Dictionary
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using the Vietnamese alphabet—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, ... Read more

$12.39 USD

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using the Vietnamese alphabet—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics,
... Read more
Muay Thai Fighter

A farang's journey to become a Thai boxer

by Paul Garrigan ...

Paul Garrigan is not a typical fighter. As a child he dreamt of imitating his hero Bruce Lee, he even practiced Kung Fu for a number of years, but he never got past his fear of being hit in the face. By the time he reached his twenties the only fighting he was doing involved a battle with alcoholism. Garrigan turned from a ten stone weakling in his teens to an overweight alcoholic in his thirties, ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Paul Garrigan is not a typical fighter. As a child he dreamt of imitating his hero Bruce Lee, he even practiced Kung Fu for a number of years, but he never got past his fear of being hit in the face. By the time he reached his twenties the only fighting he was doing involved a battle with alcoholism. Garrigan turned from a ten stone weakling in his teens to an overweight alcoholic in his thirties,
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The Philippines 1905 - 1916 “My Dearest Junie” Letters of William E. Cobey

by William E Cobey ...

William E. Cobey is among the first of a group of Americans of the twentieth century that felt the need to serve the needs of other people. He joined an American group of "volunteers" who set off to serve very impoverished nations. It later helped spark the initiative that became "The Peace Corps."William E, Cobey was only 24 years old in 1905 when he started on this arduous adventure. He was a ... Read more

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William E. Cobey is among the first of a group of Americans of the twentieth century that felt the need to serve the needs of other people. He joined an American group of "volunteers" who set off to serve very impoverished nations. It later helped spark the initiative that became "The Peace Corps."William E, Cobey was only 24 years old in 1905 when he started on this arduous adventure. He was a
... Read more
Southeast Asia

A Very Short Introduction

by James R. Rush ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
The eleven countries of Southeast Asia are diverse in every way, from the ethnicities and religions of their residents to their political systems and levels of prosperity. These nations--Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, and East Timor--are each undeniably unique, yet the vestiges of their shared traditions mean that each country ... Read more

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The eleven countries of Southeast Asia are diverse in every way, from the ethnicities and religions of their residents to their political systems and levels of prosperity. These nations--Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, and East Timor--are each undeniably unique, yet the vestiges of their shared traditions mean that each country
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The Frangipani Tree Mystery

by Ovidia Yu ...

Series Book 1 - Su Lin Series
First in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore.1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in ... Read more

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First in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore.1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in
... Read more
Saigon to Hanoi

Vietnam Travel Guide books, #8

by Anton Swanepoel ...

Series Book 8 - Vietnam Travel Guide books
Tips and Advice on Taking the Train Between Saigon and Hanoi in Vietnam.Vietnam is a magnificent country. There is so much to see in Vietnam, that to see it all will require months of traveling around the country. For those that want to see a bit more about the country but have limited time, or need to travel between Saigon and Hanoi, a train ride is a good option.The information in this booklet ... Read more

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Tips and Advice on Taking the Train Between Saigon and Hanoi in Vietnam.Vietnam is a magnificent country. There is so much to see in Vietnam, that to see it all will require months of traveling around the country. For those that want to see a bit more about the country but have limited time, or need to travel between Saigon and Hanoi, a train ride is a good option.The information in this booklet
... Read more
Preah Vihear Temple

Cambodia Travel Guide Books, #18

by Anton Swanepoel ...

Series Book 18 - Cambodia Travel Guide Books
Discover the famous Preah Vihear Temple and marvel at its beauty with 23 pictures in this instructional guide book.Get an excellent idea of what to expect when visiting the temple, and how to get there.Preah Vihear temple is a mountain temple, on a 525m cliff, on the Dongrak Mountains, on the much-disputed Cambodia-Thailand border. The site is 240km from Siem Reap, and is 700m long, stretching ... Read more

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Discover the famous Preah Vihear Temple and marvel at its beauty with 23 pictures in this instructional guide book.Get an excellent idea of what to expect when visiting the temple, and how to get there.Preah Vihear temple is a mountain temple, on a 525m cliff, on the Dongrak Mountains, on the much-disputed Cambodia-Thailand border. The site is 240km from Siem Reap, and is 700m long, stretching
... Read more
Simple Thai Food

Classic Recipes from the Thai Home Kitchen [A Cookbook]

by Leela Punyaratabandhu ...

Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavors in this collection of 100 recipes for easy, economical, and accessible Thai classics—from the rising star behind the blog She Simmers.Who can say no to a delicious plate of Pad Thai with Shrimp; a fresh, tangy Green Papaya Salad; golden Fried Spring Rolls; or a rich, savory Pork Toast with Cucumber Relish? Thai food is not only one of the most vibrant ... Read more

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Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavors in this collection of 100 recipes for easy, economical, and accessible Thai classics—from the rising star behind the blog She Simmers.Who can say no to a delicious plate of Pad Thai with Shrimp; a fresh, tangy Green Papaya Salad; golden Fried Spring Rolls; or a rich, savory Pork Toast with Cucumber Relish? Thai food is not only one of the most vibrant
... Read more
Shopping In Siem Reap

Cambodia Travel Guide Books, #19

by Anton Swanepoel ...

Series Book 19 - Cambodia Travel Guide Books
Where to buy in Siem ReapShopping in Siem Reap is your passport to discovering the best shop to buy from in Siem Reap. With the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what shop or market sells what, you will be able to get what you want a lot easier.Know where to get cheap households goods, clothing, fresh fruit, meat, canned goods and more if you intend on making Siem Reap your home. For tourists, ... Read more

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Where to buy in Siem ReapShopping in Siem Reap is your passport to discovering the best shop to buy from in Siem Reap. With the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what shop or market sells what, you will be able to get what you want a lot easier.Know where to get cheap households goods, clothing, fresh fruit, meat, canned goods and more if you intend on making Siem Reap your home. For tourists,
... Read more
Around India in 80 Trains

by Monisha Rajesh ...

"Crackles and sparks with life like an exploding box of Diwali fireworks." -- William DalrympleIn 1991, Monisha Rajesh's family uprooted from Sheffield to Madras in the hope of making India their home. Two years later, fed up with soap-eating rats, severed human heads and the creepy colonel across the road, they returned to England with a bitter taste in their mouths.Two decades on, she turns to a ... Read more

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"Crackles and sparks with life like an exploding box of Diwali fireworks." -- William DalrympleIn 1991, Monisha Rajesh's family uprooted from Sheffield to Madras in the hope of making India their home. Two years later, fed up with soap-eating rats, severed human heads and the creepy colonel across the road, they returned to England with a bitter taste in their mouths.Two decades on, she turns to a
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Indonesia, Etc.

Exploring the Improbable Nation

by Elizabeth Pisani ...

"A spectacular achievement and one of the very best travel books I have read." —Simon Winchester, Wall Street JournalDeclaring independence in 1945, Indonesia said it would "work out the details of the transfer of power etc. as soon as possible." With over 300 ethnic groups spread across over 13,500 islands, the world’s fourth most populous nation has been working on that "etc." ever since. Author ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"A spectacular achievement and one of the very best travel books I have read." —Simon Winchester, Wall Street JournalDeclaring independence in 1945, Indonesia said it would "work out the details of the transfer of power etc. as soon as possible." With over 300 ethnic groups spread across over 13,500 islands, the world’s fourth most populous nation has been working on that "etc." ever since. Author
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The Journal of An Uncultured Fool

by John Megre Shields ...

A young wanderer on the threshold of adulthood scribbles events involved in his personal perspective progression via exposure to multifarious novel external environments. Travelling from the lows to the highs of the natural and economical worlds, a wider lens through which to view the vicissitudes of existence is acquired. ... Read more

$5.43 USD

A young wanderer on the threshold of adulthood scribbles events involved in his personal perspective progression via exposure to multifarious novel external environments. Travelling from the lows to the highs of the natural and economical worlds, a wider lens through which to view the vicissitudes of existence is acquired.
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Finding George Orwell in Burma

by Emma Larkin ...

A fascinating political travelogue that traces the life and work of George Orwell, author of 1984 and ANIMAL FARM, in Southeast AsiaOver the years the American writer Emma Larkin has spent traveling in Burma, also known as Myanmar, she's come to know all too well the many ways this brutal police state can be described as "Orwellian." The life of the mind exists in a state of siege in Burma, and it ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A fascinating political travelogue that traces the life and work of George Orwell, author of 1984 and ANIMAL FARM, in Southeast AsiaOver the years the American writer Emma Larkin has spent traveling in Burma, also known as Myanmar, she's come to know all too well the many ways this brutal police state can be described as "Orwellian." The life of the mind exists in a state of siege in Burma, and it
... Read more
Angkor Wat Temple

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by Anton Swanepoel ...

Series Book 1 - Free books by Anton Swanepoel
Discover The Amazing Angkor Wat Temple With 37 ImagesGet an introductory to this magnificent temple and know what to expect on your Angkor Wat visit.The jungle floor gives way to your every step, as you plunge deeper into the overgrowth. A path, worn rough by thousands before you, guides you to a place of untold mystique and beauty. Light breaks through a dense thatch of leaves ahead, marking your ... Read more

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Discover The Amazing Angkor Wat Temple With 37 ImagesGet an introductory to this magnificent temple and know what to expect on your Angkor Wat visit.The jungle floor gives way to your every step, as you plunge deeper into the overgrowth. A path, worn rough by thousands before you, guides you to a place of untold mystique and beauty. Light breaks through a dense thatch of leaves ahead, marking your
... Read more
Philippines Travel and Tourism

Manila, Cebu, Moalboal, Bantayan island, Boracay, Palawan, Coron, El Nido

by Marissa Navarro ...

Series series Manila, Cebu, Moalboal, Bantayan island, Boracay, Palawan, Coron, El Nido
An Introduction to Traveling the Philippines**Grab your copy today, by best selling author Marissa Navarro**Have you ever considered travelling to the Philippines?Somewhere in the Far East is a country that remains unknown to most of the traveling community. She is called the Philippines; a true gem of a destination, and it’s no wonder that it’s been given the nickname “The Pearl of the Orient” ... Read more

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An Introduction to Traveling the Philippines**Grab your copy today, by best selling author Marissa Navarro**Have you ever considered travelling to the Philippines?Somewhere in the Far East is a country that remains unknown to most of the traveling community. She is called the Philippines; a true gem of a destination, and it’s no wonder that it’s been given the nickname “The Pearl of the Orient”
... Read more
Tagalog for Beginners

An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines (Online Audio included)

by Joi Barrios ...

This is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language.Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, efficiently and accurately—whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover.From the fascinating history ... Read more

$14.39 USD

This is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language.Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, efficiently and accurately—whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover.From the fascinating history
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