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Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China
Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China
by Paul Theroux
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Paul Theroux invites you to join him on the journey of a lifetime, in the grand romanttic tradition, by train across Euope, through the vast underbelly of Asia and in the heart of Russia, and then up to China. Here is China by rail, as seen and heard... (read more)

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Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles
Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles
by Simon Winchester
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In the late 1980s, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester set out on foot to discover the Republic of Korea — from its southern tip to the North Korean border — in order to set the record straight about this enigmatic and elusive... (read more)

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Rick Steves' Istanbul (Rick Steves' Istanbul)
Rick Steves' Istanbul (Rick Steves' Istanbul)
by Lale Surmen Aran
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Rick Steves Istanbul is a “tour guide in your pocket” to one of the worlds grandest cities. Walking in the footsteps of Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans, youll explore the city where Europe meets Asia. With this up-to-date advice, youll... (read more)

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Moon Living Abroad in China (Moon Living Abroad in China)
Moon Living Abroad in China (Moon Living Abroad in China)
by Barbara Strother
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If you have always dreamed of living in China and are ready to take that step, Moon Living Abroad in China delivers what you need to know about your movein a smart and organized manner. Husband-and-wife author team Stuart and Barbara Strother have... (read more)

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The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka (Rough Guide to Sri Lanka)
The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka (Rough Guide to Sri Lanka)
by Gavin Thomas
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The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka is the definitive guide to the island with a full-colour section introducing its highlights; detailed accounts of all the sights, from the bustling street markets of Colombo to the sedate tea plantations of the highlands and... (read more)

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Lonely Planet Japan 10TH Edition
Lonely Planet Japan 10TH Edition
by Chris Rowthorn
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Written by a team of Japanese-speaking authors, this updated guide offers unique and expert coverage of such off-the-beaten track destinations as Okinawa and the Southwest Islands. 176 maps.... (read more)

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Japan by Rail (Japan by Rail)
Japan by Rail (Japan by Rail)
by Ramsey Zarifeh
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Fully revised second edition. Japan is steeped in legend and myth, perhaps the greatest of which is the popular misconception that the country is simply too expensive to visit. The truth is that flights to Japan are cheaper than they've ever been... (read more)

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The Rough Guide to Japan (Rough Guide to Japan)
The Rough Guide to Japan (Rough Guide to Japan)
by Simon Richmond
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The Rough Guide to Japan is the award-winning guidebook to this fascinating country. This new edition is published in Rough Guides colourful design, with 24 pages of colour photos and two-colour throughout. The introduction features the authors pick of... (read more)

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Moon South Korea (Moon Handbooks South Korea)
Moon South Korea (Moon Handbooks South Korea)
by Robert Nilsen
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Author Robert Nilsen first ventured to South Korea while serving in the Peace Corps and continued to spend, off and on, around seven years of his life there. With Moon South Korea, Nilsen reveals the many sides of this less-traveled Asian destination... (read more)

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Morning Light: Triumph at Sea & Tragedy on Everest
Morning Light: Triumph at Sea & Tragedy on Everest
by Margaret Griffiths
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George Griffiths sailed from Britain to British Columbia in 1981 with one of his sons. When he arrived he learned that his other son, Blair, had been killed while filming the first Canadian assent of Mount Everest for the CBC. In 1985, at the age of... (read more)

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On the Grand Trunk Road: A Journey Into South Asia
On the Grand Trunk Road: A Journey Into South Asia
by Steve Coll
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Available for the first time in paperback, Steve Collas trek across a socially and politically damaged South Asia Bestselling author Steve Coll is one of the preeminent journalists of the twenty-first century. His last two books, the Pulitzer... (read more)

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Travel Around China: The Guide to Exploring the Sites, the Cities, the Provinces, and More
Travel Around China: The Guide to Exploring the Sites, the Cities, the Provinces, and More
by None
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Travelers from all over the world have grown to appreciate China's history and scenery. In 2008, the growing world power is sure to become an even more popular destination with the start of the Beijing Olympics. Officially sanctioned by the Chinese... (read more)

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Culture Smart! Sri Lanka: A Quick Guide to Customs and Culture (Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture)
Culture Smart! Sri Lanka: A Quick Guide to Customs and Culture (Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture)
by Emma Boyle
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Culture Smart provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to... (read more)

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Nepal (Lonely Planet Nepal)
Nepal (Lonely Planet Nepal)
by Joe Bindloss
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Lonely Planet has found the best of Nepal. Lose yourself in the temple-strewn alleys of Bhaktapur, the quiet beauty of a Himalayan vista or the vibrant excitement of a Bodhnath Stupa pilgrimage - then find your next adventure with our 8th edition of this... (read more)

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The Way of the World
The Way of the World
by Nicolas Bouvier
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In 1953, twenty-four-year old Nicolas Bouvier and his artist friend Thierry Vernet set out to make their way overland from their native Geneva to the Khyber Pass. They had money to last them a few months and a Fiat to take them where they were going, but... (read more)

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Among the Mountains
Among the Mountains
by Wilfred Thesiger
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Wilfred Thesiger, this century's greatest living explorer, recalls his travels among the mountain ranges of Asia.  Eventful, interesting and remarkable achievements in their own right, the Asian journeys - among the Hindu Kush, the Karakorams and... (read more)

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Through Siberia by Accident: A Small Slice of Autobiography
Through Siberia by Accident: A Small Slice of Autobiography
by Dervla Murphy
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Through Siberia by Accident is an account of a journey that didn’t happen—and what happened instead. While still thousands of miles from her original destination, Ussuriland in the Russian Far East, Dervla Murphy found herself stymied by... (read more)

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CultureShock! Japan: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Cultureshock Japan: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette)
CultureShock! Japan: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Cultureshock Japan: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette)
by P. Sean Bramble
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With over three million copies in print, CultureShock! is a bestselling series of culture and etiquette guides covering countless destinations around the world. For anyone at risk of culture shock, whether a tourist or a longterm resident, CultureShock... (read more)

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Lonely Planet China (Lonely Planet China)
Lonely Planet China (Lonely Planet China)
by Damien Harper
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Covering both well-known and some remote villages, this updated guide offers full-color itineraries of things to do and see in this diverse nation. Hotel and hostel addresses are provided in both English and Chinese. color photos, 263 maps.... (read more)

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Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules That Make the Difference!
Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules That Make the Difference!
by Boye Lafayette De Mente
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Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the... (read more)

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