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  • The Silk Roads

    A New History of the World

    INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Far more than a history of the Silk Roads, this book is truly a revelatory new history of the world, promising to destabilize notions of where we come from and where we are headed next."A rare book that makes you question your assumptions about the world.” —The Wall Street JournalFrom the Middle East and its political instability to China and its economic rise, the vast ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • The Great Railway Bazaar

    By Train Through Asia

    by Paul Theroux ...
    The acclaimed author recounts his epic journey across Europe and Asia in this international bestselling classic of travel literature: “Compulsive reading” (Graham Greene).In 1973, Paul Theroux embarked on a four-month journey by train from the United Kingdom through Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In The Great Railway Bazaar, he records in vivid detail and penetrating insight the many ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A BRIEF HISTORY OF JAPAN 2024 UPDATED EDITION

    Explore the Incredible Story of the Land of Endless discovery with the aid of Maps and Stunning Pictures

    A Brief History of Japan: 2024 Updated Edition offers readers an engaging and thorough exploration of Japan's rich history, tracing its development from ancient times to present-day global prominence. This updated edition includes new insights and recent scholarship, highlighting key events, cultural movements, and historical figures that have shaped the nation, with a special focus on ... Read more

    $7.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tagalog Stories for Language Learners

    Folktales and Stories in Filipino and English (Free Online Audio)

    by Joi Barrios ...
    Series series Stories for Language Learners
    The most enjoyable way to learn about a new culture is through its stories—especially when they're told in two languages!This book introduces 40 stories from the Philippines through bilingual Tagalog and English texts presented on facing pages. Paired with cultural notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, comprehension questions and free online audio recordings, Tagalog Stories for Language Learners is ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • On the Hippie Trail

    Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer

    by Rick Steves ...
    Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail.In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year-old Rick Steves made the trek, and like a travel writer in training, he documented everything along the way: jumping off a moving ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Japan from Anime to Zen

    Quick Takes on Culture, Art, History, Food . . . and More

    An accessible compendium of the most important aspects of Japanese arts, culture and history, for quick reference or a longer, in-depth read, for actual and armchair travelers alike..This friendly guide offers concise but detailed demystifications of more than 85 aspects of ancient and modern Japan.It can be read in sequence, or just dipped into, depending on the moment’s need. Explanations go ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Best Foot Forward

    A Pilgrim's Guide to the Sacred Sites of the Buddha

    A pithy guidebook for Buddhist pilgrims to the four holy sites of India.“The aim of all Buddhist practice is to catch a glimpse of the awakened state. Going on pilgrimage, soaking up the sacred atmosphere of holy places, and mingling with other pilgrims are simply different ways of trying to achieve that glimpse.”—from chapter 1, “Holy Buddhist Sites”Pilgrimage is a powerful method for remembering ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Living Carelessly in Tokyo and Elsewhere

    A Memoir

    by John Nathan ...
    John Nathan arrived in Tokyo in 1961 fresh out of Harvard College, bringing with him no practical experience, no more than two connections, no prospects, and little else to recommend him but stoic, unflappable pluck. Japan at that time was still in the shadow of the Occupation, and only a handful of foreigners were studying the country seriously. Two years later, Nathan became the first American ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Mysteries of the Gobi

    Searching for Wild Camels and Lost Cities in the Heart of Asia

    by John Hare ...
    John Hare is a star author and one of the most well-known explorers of his generation. The Gobi is a perennially fascinating part of the world - a desert that people love to read about. China, the environment/natural world, exploration and discovery: broad and topical appeal.The Gobi is the largest, coldest and driest desert in Asia. Its shifting sands conceal ancient cities, 3,000-year-old ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • Spirit Worlds

    Cambodia, The Buddha And The Naga

    An absorbing study of Cambodian religion and beliefs covering everything from the role of monks in everyday life to beliefs in ghosts, gods and shamans. Belief in the supernatural covers every aspect of a Cambodian's birth, life and death; life is a process of merit-making in order to maximize the conditions of their rebirth. Philip Coggan's lively text describes the Buddha's life, the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shamanism in Siberia

    Shamanism in Siberiafrom Aboriginal Siberia, by M. A. CzaplickaA comprehensive review of the ethographic literature concerning Shamanism in Sibera."Siberia is regarded as the locus classicus of shamanism. It is inhabited by many different ethnic groups. Many of its Uralic, Altaic, and Paleosiberian peoples observe shamanistic practices even in modern times. Many classical ethnographic sources of ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • No Way Down

    Life and Death on K2

    by Graham Bowley ...
    New York Times Bestseller“A refreshingly unadorned account of the true brutality of climbing K2, where heroes emerge and egos are stripped down, and the only thing achieving immortality is the cold ruthless mountain.” — Norman Ollestad, author of Crazy for the StormIn this riveting work of narrative nonfiction, New York Times journalist Graham Bowley re-creates one of the most dramatic tales of ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Moon Japan

    Plan Your Trip, Avoid the Crowds, and Experience the Real Japan

    Series series Travel Guide
    From the world's busiest intersection to the most serene hot springs, modernity and tradition mingle in Japan. 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 TokyoThe top sights and unique experiences: Wander the shrines and temples of Ueno-koen park ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Mondo Tokyo

    Dispatches from a Secret Japan

    Tokyo, in the early aughts, was a weird place. Lonely single men wanted to marry action figures instead of women. High school girls worked at maid cafes and were paid to act like Manga characters. Nightclubs filled with kids in anime cosplay who danced to remixed versions of cartoon theme songs.People’s private obsessions, once confined to bedrooms and computer screens, were transforming entire ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Malaysia Bagus!

    Travels From My Homeland

    by Sharon Cheah ...
    Not many of us can claim to have pounded the streets of Kuala Lumpur as part of a 21km run, fallen off Mount Murud, Sarawak’s tallest mountain (and survived!), or sailed down the Linggi River in Negeri Sembilan in search of crocodiles. But Sharon Cheah can! And that’s only scratching the surface of her whirlwind tour of Malaysia. This was a journey that spanned five years as Cheah, a Malaysian ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Mongolia

    by Jane Blunden ...
    Open to the Western world since 1990, the 'Land of Blue Sky' is one of the few places on earth where travellers can tread on undiscovered ground and explore with a true sense of adventure. Homeland of the greatest conqueror of all time, Genghis Khan, vast tracts can be discovered on horse or camel, or in the comfort of a four-wheel drive.Written by Mongolian expert, Jane Blunden, this updated ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Borneo

    This fully updated fourth edition of Bradt's Borneo remains the essential guide for visiting this island paradise, focusing on Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei. With all the latest practical information, plus new features such as coverage of the gateway cities of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and a review of the political situation and conservation issues, Bradt's Borneo offers everything you need.Expert ... Read more

    $15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Taiwan Bradt Guide

    by Steven Crook ...
    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 every corner of the main island and every one of the outlying archipelagos. He has written about Taiwan's cultural and scenic attractions for ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wrong About Japan

    by Peter Carey ...
    When Peter Carey offered to take his son to Japan, 12-year-old Charley stipulated no temples or museums. He wanted to see manga, anime,and cool, weird stuff. His father said yes. Out of that bargain comes this enchanting tour of the mansion of Japanese culture, as entered through its garish, brightly lit back door. Guided–and at times judged–by an ineffably strange boy named Takashi, the Careys ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • A Long Way Home

    A Memoir

    **First it was a media sensation. Then it became the #1 international bestseller A Long Way Home. Now it’s Lion, the major motion picture starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara—nominated for six Academy Awards!This is the miraculous and triumphant story of Saroo Brierley, a young man who used Google Earth to rediscover his childhood life and home in an incredible journey from India to ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Gion Festival

    Exploring Its Mysteries

    A must-have resource for anyone wishing to unlock the mysteries of Kyoto's 1150-year-old Gion Festival."A month of rituals, five processions, countless deities, shrines and portable shrines, thirty-four floats, antique treasures and fine arts, otherworldly music, an array of spiritual traditions, family heirlooms on display, kimono, people watching, thousands of dedicated volunteers, more than ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lion (Movie Tie-In)

    **First it was a media sensation. Then it became the #1 international bestseller A Long Way Home. Now it’s Lion, the major motion picture starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara—nominated for six Academy Awards!This is the miraculous and triumphant story of Saroo Brierley, a young man who used Google Earth to rediscover his childhood life and home in an incredible journey from India to ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • 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

    $5.99 USD

  • Lonely Planet Japan

    Series series Travel Guide
    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Yoshino for Japan's most famous cherry-blossom-viewing festival to sipping sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and exploring the Unesco-listed streetscapes of Hagi.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's</st... ... Read more

    $21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus