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  • The Heron Catchers

    by David Joiner ...
    2023 American Writing Awards Finalist | 2023 Foreword Indies Awards FinalistJoiner's second novel set in the fabled Kanazawa area is an intimate yet understated look at an American who seeks recovery after his marriage to a Japanese woman has failed.After Nozomi abandons Sedge and their marriage, taking all their money and leaving him with a ceramics shop he can’t manage alone, her brother and his ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • An Armchair Traveller's History of Tokyo

    Series series Armchair Traveller's History
    With almost 13 million residents, Tokyo is now as much an icon of modernity as it is a city, with its neon-lit billboards, futuristic technology, and avant-garde fashion scene. But the long and fascinating history of Japan’s modern capital encompasses much, much more, and in An Armchair Traveller’s History of Tokyo, Jonathan Clements sketches the city’s amazing trajectory from its humble ... Read more

    $16.99 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

  • 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

  • Saigon to Hanoi

    Series series Free books by Anton Swanepoel
    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

    Free

  • Under the Holy Lake

    A Memoir of Eastern Bhutan

    by Ken Haigh ...
    Series series Wayfarer
    Inaccessible for most of its history, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has long fascinated the West. Today, wealthy travelers are admitted in small groups, but in 1987, when Ken Haigh arrived as a volunteer to teach in a small high school, foreign travelers were as hard to find in the kingdom as telephones or toilet paper. Under the Holy Lake describes a two-year sojourn in the valley of ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • A Trip of One's Own

    Hope, Heartbreak, and Why Traveling Solo Could Change Your Life

    by Kate Wills ...
    Are you ready to embark on a life-altering adventure that will redefine your perspectives and open your heart to boundless possibilities?In this compelling memoir, travel writer Kate Wills fearlessly delves into her personal experiences, weaving a captivating narrative of hope, healing, and self-discovery. With courage as her compass, she embarks on solo expeditions across the globe, unearthing ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Strange Stones

    Dispatches from East and West

    by Peter Hessler ...
    Full of unforgettable figures and an unrelenting spirit of adventure, Strange Stones is a far-ranging, thought-provoking collection of Peter Hessler’s best reportage—a dazzling display of the powerful storytelling, shrewd cultural insight, and warm sense of humor that are the trademarks of his work.Over the last decade, as a staff writer for The New Yorker and the author of three books, Peter ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

  • Lonely Planet Kyoto

    Series series Travel Guide
    Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet's Kyoto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through thousands of vermillion entrance gates towards the summit of Fushimi Inari-Taisha; glimpse 'old Japan' in the lanes of Gion; and time your trip for the best cherry blossom and crimson ... Read more

    $16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Destruction and Sorrow beneath the Heavens

    Reportage

    Translated by Ottilie Mulzet ...
    Known for his brilliantly dark fictional visions, László Krasznahorkai is one of the most respected European writers of his generation and the winner of the 2015 Man Booker International Prize. Here, he brings us on a journey through China at the dawn of the new millennium. On the precipice of its emergence as a global power, China is experiencing cataclysms of modernity as its harsh Maoist ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • A Culinary History of Taipei

    Beyond Pork and Ponlai

    Series series Big City Food Biographies
    There is a compelling story behind Taiwan’s recent emergence as a food destination of international significance. A Culinary History of Taipei is the first comprehensive English-language examination of what Taiwan’s people eat and why they eat those foods, as well as the role and perception of particular foods.Distinctive culinary traditions have not merely survived the travails of recent ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • Widow, The Priest and The Octopus Hunter

    Discovering a Lost Way of Life on a Secluded Japanese Island

    by Amy Chavez ...
    Get to know the inhabitants of a tiny Japanese island--and their unusual stories and secrets--through this fascinating, intimate collection of portraits."This book beautifully describes the residents of tiny Shiraishi Island as well as telling how Amy herself came to be in such a fascinating little corner of Japan…Amy herself, with this book, has shown herself an integral part of this preservation ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Fodor's Essential Japan

    Series series Full-color Travel Guide
    Whether you want to have sushi in a top Tokyo restaurant**,** visit the shrines of historic Kyoto**, or** head to the beaches of Okinawa**, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Japan are here to help!** Fodor’s Essential Japan guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and ma... ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a shoestring

    Series series Travel Guide
    Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet's Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to having big experiences on a small budget, offering the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Watch the sun rise over Cambodia's temples of Angkor; hang out, ... Read more

    $21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Call from the East

    Having circumnavigated North America in 2009, the author and his doughty pillion rider decide to tackle Russia and Georgia. It's a test ride really, a pre-cursor to attempting to ride their motorcycle across Siberia. Blocked from entering Georgia, they decide to ride around the Black Sea, heading for Turkey, then Georgia. In doing so they pass through Ukraine and Crimea, before getting thoroughly ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Lonely Planet Pocket Kyoto & Osaka

    by Kate Morgan ...
    Series series Pocket Guide
    Lonely Planet’s Pocket Kyoto & Osaka is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at Kinkaku-ji, explore the Gion district, and browse at Nishiki Market; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Kyoto & Osaka and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Kyoto & Osaka**:**Up-to-date informatio... ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Japan Travel Guide: Top Attractions, Hotels, Food Places, Shopping Streets, and Everything You Need to Know

    JB's Travel Guides

    by Jennifer Bean ...
    Series series JB's Travel Guides
    This will be your guide to the bright and culturally rich Japan. Back from the rule of the Kingdoms up to the present times where Japan seem to be ultra modern and unique. There are just too much to do and appreciate when in the country and this book will serve as your guide all throughout your journeyYou ware about to discover how you can plan and execute the best trip in Japan. This country ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • 1001+ Basic Phrases English - Kannada

    by Gilad Soffer ...
    "1001+ Basic Phrases English - Kannada" is a list of more than 1000 basic phrases translated from English to Kannada. Easy to use- great for tourists and English speakers interested in learning Kannada. Phrases divided into sections such as numbers, colors, time, days, body, greeting, weather, shopping, health, emergency, restaurant and more ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • CultureShock! Sri Lanka

    A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

    Series series Culture Shock series
    Chock-full of useful tips and information, this book covers a wide range of practical issues, such as how to get your blue card, ways to get settled into your new home, and how to conduct business in the Sri Lankan environment. Find out how to communicate with the Sri Lankans and how to enjoy their delicious curries without needing a fire extinguisher! Discover what lies beneath the Sri Lankan ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Lonely Planet Japan

    Series series Travel Guide
    Lonely Planet’s Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore over a thousand temples in old imperial capital Kyoto, relax in one of the onsens scattered across the archipelago, and sample the breadth of Japan’s sublime cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your ... Read more

    $21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Japan Travel Guide - Tiki Travel

    by Tiki Travel ...
    Japan Travel Guide - Tiki Travel The Tiki Travel guides use the text from WikiTravel.org, a complete and reliable worldwide travel guide written and edited by Wikitravellers from around the globe. An active table of contents enables users to jump directly to the section selected. Table of contents: - Tiki Travel Guide Books - Copyright - Japan - Understand - Regions - Cities - Get in - Talk - ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Kyoto (Japan) Travel Guide - Tiki Travel

    by Tiki Travel ...
    Kyoto (Japan) Travel Guide - Tiki TravelThe Tiki Travel guides use the text from WikiTravel.org, a complete and reliable worldwide travel guide written and edited by Wikitravellers from around the globe.An active table of contents enables users to jump directly to the section selected.Table of contents:- Tiki Travel Guide Books- Copyright- Kyoto- Districts- Understand- Get in- Get around- See- Do- ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • CultureShock! Laos

    A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

    by Robert Cooper ...
    Series series CultureShock!
    CultureShock! Laos points you on the right path to appreciating the culture and customs of this land-locked nation. Discover the impact of its five immediate neighbours on the land and see how Laos’ wartime history and the time spent as a French protectorate in the late 19th century have influenced the people’s way of life. This book covers everything—from the difference between the 132 officially ... Read more

    $10.99 USD