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Bradt Guide Tibet •  Michael Buckley
GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • PAPER • 304 PAGES
A practical, detailed overview of Tibetan history, culture, attractions and natural life. Includes color photographs, local maps and excellent travel information. (TBT74, $22.95)

My Journey to Lhasa •  Alexandra David-Neel
TRAVEL NARRATIVE • 2005 • PAPER • 317 PAGES
A reprint of the 1927 classic by the indomitable Buddhist scholar Alexandra David-Neel, with a new preface by the Dalai Lama. Tibet was still closed to the West in 1923, the year that David-Neel and her adopted Tibetan son set out on their wintry trek to Lhasa. Dressed as humble pilgrims and traveling under cover of night, the duo climbed mountains, fooled soldiers and ultimately reached the capital, where they joined the pilgrim throng. David-Neel was not altogether without the prejudices of her European contemporaries, but she was markedly better-educated; and as a result her travelogue is an informed, informative portrait of early twentieth-century Tibet. (TBT26, $14.99)

In Exile from the Land of Snows, The Dalai Lama and Tibet Since the Chinese Occupation •  John Avedon
CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 1994 • PAPER • 391 PAGES
The lives of the Tibetan people at home and in exile since the Chinese takeover in 1950. Avedon (who accompanied the Dalai Lama on his first American tour) interviewed over 100 people in Dharamsala and Tibet for this new classic. After introductory sections on ancient Tibet and the Chinese occupation, Avedon tackles how the nation was thrust into the 20th century by the loss of its sovereignty. It's a masterful, passionate tribute to the people and culture of Tibet. It's also useful in understanding Nepal today. (TBT04, $16.95)

Essential Tibetan Buddhism •  Robert Thurman
RELIGION • 1996 • PAPER • 317 PAGES
A collection of recently translated texts by the foremost Western scholar of Tibetan Buddhism. Thurman has chosen well from the vibrant sacred literature of Tibet, and helpfully includes suggested further reading, explanatory notes and a directory of sacred sites. (TBT15, $14.99)

Tibet Map •   MapLink
2003 • MAP
A detailed traveler's map of Tibet and surrounding regions at a scale of 1:2,000,000, including Kashgar, Delhi, Katmandu, Thimphu and portions of the Xinjiang. With an index on the reverse. Two Sides. 33x49 inches. (TBT17, $9.95)

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Everest Base Camp, Nepal Map •   • A durable, folded map for treks from Lukla through Sagarmatha National Park to Everest Base Camp, at a scale of 1:50,000. (HML77, $11.95)

Mt. Everest •   National Geographic • A gloriously detailed, birds-eye view of Everest by the cartographers at National Geographic. (NPL36, $19.99)

Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment, How to Stay Healthy at Altitude •  Stephen Bezruchka • REFERENCE • Bezruchka, a mountaineer and M.D., includes case studies, frequently asked questions and simple methods of diagnosis and treatment in this indispensable pocket guide. (REF02, $8.95)

Learning Practical Tibetan •  Andrew Bloomfield •  Yanki Tshering • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A guide to learning useful Tibetan phrases, designed with the traveler in mind. (TBT38, $19.95)

Trekking Tibet •  Gary McCue •  George Schaller • GUIDEBOOK • An indispensable guide, featuring pre-trip planning, discussions of the most scenic routes and an overview of Tibetan culture and history. (TBT10, $29.95)

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism •  John Powers • RELIGION • A comprehensive study of the history and philosophy behind Tibetan Buddhism, suitable for the general reader. (TBT40, $22.95)

Life and Death on Mt. Everest, Sherpas and Himalayan Mountaineering •  Sherry B. Ortner • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A vividly written, scholarly study of the relationship between the Sherpas and the mountaineers who come to "conquer" the Himalayas. (TBT33, $29.95)

My Tibet •  Galen Rowell • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Rowell captures the spirit and powerful allure of Tibet in these striking color photographs of the people and landscapes. (TBT58, $45.00)

Prisoners of Shangri-La, Tibetan Buddhism and the West •  Donald S. Lopez Jr. • HISTORY • A scholarly history of western myth-making and romance over the question of Tibet. Lopez, a leading scholar of Tibetan Buddhism reveals a complex country and its spiritual history in this scholarly analysis. (TBT42, $18.00)

Story of Tibet, Conversations With the Dalai Lama •  Thomas Laird • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • The extraordinary history of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism as recounted by the Dalai Lama. (TBT92, $17.00)

The Dragon in the Land of Snows: A History of Modern Tibet Since 1947 •  Tsering Shakya • HISTORY • A comprehensive account of the history and political development of Tibet since 1947, which includes eye-opening details of the American, British and Indian players involved in Tibet's struggle for sovereignty. (TBT32, $18.00)

The Snow Lion and the Dragon, China, Tibet and the Dalai Lama •  Melvyn C. Goldstein • HISTORY • A brief history of the relationship of China and Tibet in the 20th century. Goldstein, a professor of history and expert on the region, includes a call for the United States to take an active role in mediating a diplomatic solution to the conflict. (TBT23, $17.95)

Trespassers on the Roof of the World •  Peter Hopkirk • HISTORY • Hopkirk's spellbinding history of Tibet from the 19th century to the present has as its centerpiece the 1949-1951 invasion by China. (TBT08, $15.00)

Visions of Tibet: Outer, Inner, Secret •  Brian Kistler •  Robert Thurman • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Kistler's photographs, taken over a 15-year period, celebrate Tibet, its monuments, people and places. (TBT95, $49.95)

Sacred Tibet •  Philip Rawson • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A concise, illustrated survey of Buddhist art in its religious, social and cultural context. (TBT18, $15.95)

Breaking Trail, A Climbing Life •  Arlene Blum • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • Blum reveals her transformation from scrawny girl in the flat Midwest to world-class climber in this inspirational memoir of a life in very high places: McKinley, Annapurna, Everest. (HML72, $14.00)

Freedom in Exile, The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama •  Dalai Lama • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • A vivid self-portrait, told with optimism, great determination, humor and insight. (TBT25, $15.99)

Magic and Mystery in Tibet •  Alexandra David-Neel • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • An unabridged reprint of David-Neel's influential 1932 account of pioneering travels in Tibet. With 32 photographs by the author. An accomplished scholar and keen observer, David-Neel was the first western woman (albeit in disguise) to see Lhasa. (TBT90, $12.95)

My Land and My People, The Original Autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet •  Dalai Lama • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The Dalai Lama recounts his life and struggle for an independent Tibet. It's one of the most remarkable stories of our time, simply and compassionately told by the Lama himself. (TBT22, $13.95)

Seven Years in Tibet •  Heinrich Harrer • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • First published in 1953, this is the riveting account of a young Austrian adventurer and mountaineer who became tutor to the Dalai Lama. (TBT02, $14.95)

The Hotel on the Roof of the World •  Alec Le Sueur • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • An entertaining memoir and account of life in Tibet by a man who worked at a hotel there for five years. It's an insightful look at contemporary politics, quirks and challenges. (TBT81, $17.95)

The Struggle for Modern Tibet, The Autobiography of Tashi Tsering •  Melvyn C. Goldstein •  William Siebenschuh •  Tashi Tsering • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The life story of an idealistic young man who juggled traditional hierarchy in traditional Tibet with the promise and poison of Mao's Cultural revolution. (TBT53, $26.95)

The Way of the White Clouds •  Lama Anagarika Govinda •  Robert Thurman • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The 40th anniversary edition of the remarkable German-born monk and interpreter of Tibetan Buddhism's account of travels and discoveries in Tibet before the 1950 Chinese invasion. (TBT87, $19.95)

Travelers' Tales Tibet •  James O'Reilly •  Larry Habegger • ANTHOLOGY • An engaging, insightful and entertaining selection of eyewitness reports. (TBT65, $18.95)

Escape from Kathmandu •  Kim Stanley Robinson • LITERATURE • The four interconnected stories in this laugh-out-loud novel include the (mis)adventures of two young Americans with a Yeti, international espionage, mountain climbing of the highest sort and a quest for Shangri-La. (NPL41, $18.99)

Tales of Tibet: Sky Burials, Wind Horses and Prayer Wheels •  Herbert J. Batt •  Tsering Shakya • LITERATURE • A collection of short fiction by contemporary Tibetan authors. The stories, many imbued with a Buddhist perspective, depict traditional ritual and rites. (TBT57, $33.95)

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	Bradt Guide Tibet • Michael Buckley GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • PAPER • 304 PAGES A practical, detailed overview of Tibetan history, culture, attractions and natural life. Includes color photographs, local maps and excellent travel information. (TBT74, $22.95)
	My Journey to Lhasa • Alexandra David-Neel TRAVEL NARRATIVE • 2005 • PAPER • 317 PAGES A reprint of the 1927 classic by the indomitable Buddhist scholar Alexandra David-Neel, with a new preface by the Dalai Lama. Tibet was still closed to the West in 1923, the year that David-Neel and her adopted Tibetan son set out on their wintry trek to Lhasa. Dressed as humble pilgrims and traveling under cover of night, the duo climbed mountains, fooled soldiers and ultimately reached the capital, where they joined the pilgrim throng. David-Neel was not altogether without the prejudices of her European contemporaries, but she was markedly better-educated; and as a result her travelogue is an informed, informative portrait of early twentieth-century Tibet. (TBT26, $14.99)
	In Exile from the Land of Snows, The Dalai Lama and Tibet Since the Chinese Occupation • John Avedon CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 1994 • PAPER • 391 PAGES The lives of the Tibetan people at home and in exile since the Chinese takeover in 1950. Avedon (who accompanied the Dalai Lama on his first American tour) interviewed over 100 people in Dharamsala and Tibet for this new classic. After introductory sections on ancient Tibet and the Chinese occupation, Avedon tackles how the nation was thrust into the 20th century by the loss of its sovereignty. It's a masterful, passionate tribute to the people and culture of Tibet. It's also useful in understanding Nepal today. (TBT04, $16.95)
	Essential Tibetan Buddhism • Robert Thurman RELIGION • 1996 • PAPER • 317 PAGES A collection of recently translated texts by the foremost Western scholar of Tibetan Buddhism. Thurman has chosen well from the vibrant sacred literature of Tibet, and helpfully includes suggested further reading, explanatory notes and a directory of sacred sites. (TBT15, $14.99)
	Tibet Map • MapLink 2003 • MAP A detailed traveler's map of Tibet and surrounding regions at a scale of 1:2,000,000, including Kashgar, Delhi, Katmandu, Thimphu and portions of the Xinjiang. With an index on the reverse. Two Sides. 33x49 inches. (TBT17, $9.95)

	Everest Base Camp, Nepal Map • • A durable, folded map for treks from Lukla through Sagarmatha National Park to Everest Base Camp, at a scale of 1:50,000. (HML77, $11.95)
	Mt. Everest • National Geographic • A gloriously detailed, birds-eye view of Everest by the cartographers at National Geographic. (NPL36, $19.99)
	Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment, How to Stay Healthy at Altitude • Stephen Bezruchka • REFERENCE • Bezruchka, a mountaineer and M.D., includes case studies, frequently asked questions and simple methods of diagnosis and treatment in this indispensable pocket guide. (REF02, $8.95)
	Learning Practical Tibetan • Andrew Bloomfield • Yanki Tshering • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A guide to learning useful Tibetan phrases, designed with the traveler in mind. (TBT38, $19.95)
	Trekking Tibet • Gary McCue • George Schaller • GUIDEBOOK • An indispensable guide, featuring pre-trip planning, discussions of the most scenic routes and an overview of Tibetan culture and history. (TBT10, $29.95)
	Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism • John Powers • RELIGION • A comprehensive study of the history and philosophy behind Tibetan Buddhism, suitable for the general reader. (TBT40, $22.95)
	Life and Death on Mt. Everest, Sherpas and Himalayan Mountaineering • Sherry B. Ortner • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A vividly written, scholarly study of the relationship between the Sherpas and the mountaineers who come to "conquer" the Himalayas. (TBT33, $29.95)
	My Tibet • Galen Rowell • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Rowell captures the spirit and powerful allure of Tibet in these striking color photographs of the people and landscapes. (TBT58, $45.00)
	Prisoners of Shangri-La, Tibetan Buddhism and the West • Donald S. Lopez Jr. • HISTORY • A scholarly history of western myth-making and romance over the question of Tibet. Lopez, a leading scholar of Tibetan Buddhism reveals a complex country and its spiritual history in this scholarly analysis. (TBT42, $18.00)
	Story of Tibet, Conversations With the Dalai Lama • Thomas Laird • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • The extraordinary history of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism as recounted by the Dalai Lama. (TBT92, $17.00)
	The Dragon in the Land of Snows: A History of Modern Tibet Since 1947 • Tsering Shakya • HISTORY • A comprehensive account of the history and political development of Tibet since 1947, which includes eye-opening details of the American, British and Indian players involved in Tibet's struggle for sovereignty. (TBT32, $18.00)
	The Snow Lion and the Dragon, China, Tibet and the Dalai Lama • Melvyn C. Goldstein • HISTORY • A brief history of the relationship of China and Tibet in the 20th century. Goldstein, a professor of history and expert on the region, includes a call for the United States to take an active role in mediating a diplomatic solution to the conflict. (TBT23, $17.95)
	Trespassers on the Roof of the World • Peter Hopkirk • HISTORY • Hopkirk's spellbinding history of Tibet from the 19th century to the present has as its centerpiece the 1949-1951 invasion by China. (TBT08, $15.00)
	Visions of Tibet: Outer, Inner, Secret • Brian Kistler • Robert Thurman • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Kistler's photographs, taken over a 15-year period, celebrate Tibet, its monuments, people and places. (TBT95, $49.95)
	Sacred Tibet • Philip Rawson • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A concise, illustrated survey of Buddhist art in its religious, social and cultural context. (TBT18, $15.95)
	Breaking Trail, A Climbing Life • Arlene Blum • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • Blum reveals her transformation from scrawny girl in the flat Midwest to world-class climber in this inspirational memoir of a life in very high places: McKinley, Annapurna, Everest. (HML72, $14.00)
	Freedom in Exile, The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama • Dalai Lama • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • A vivid self-portrait, told with optimism, great determination, humor and insight. (TBT25, $15.99)
	Magic and Mystery in Tibet • Alexandra David-Neel • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • An unabridged reprint of David-Neel's influential 1932 account of pioneering travels in Tibet. With 32 photographs by the author. An accomplished scholar and keen observer, David-Neel was the first western woman (albeit in disguise) to see Lhasa. (TBT90, $12.95)
	My Land and My People, The Original Autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet • Dalai Lama • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The Dalai Lama recounts his life and struggle for an independent Tibet. It's one of the most remarkable stories of our time, simply and compassionately told by the Lama himself. (TBT22, $13.95)
	Seven Years in Tibet • Heinrich Harrer • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • First published in 1953, this is the riveting account of a young Austrian adventurer and mountaineer who became tutor to the Dalai Lama. (TBT02, $14.95)
	The Hotel on the Roof of the World • Alec Le Sueur • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • An entertaining memoir and account of life in Tibet by a man who worked at a hotel there for five years. It's an insightful look at contemporary politics, quirks and challenges. (TBT81, $17.95)
	The Struggle for Modern Tibet, The Autobiography of Tashi Tsering • Melvyn C. Goldstein • William Siebenschuh • Tashi Tsering • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The life story of an idealistic young man who juggled traditional hierarchy in traditional Tibet with the promise and poison of Mao's Cultural revolution. (TBT53, $26.95)
	The Way of the White Clouds • Lama Anagarika Govinda • Robert Thurman • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The 40th anniversary edition of the remarkable German-born monk and interpreter of Tibetan Buddhism's account of travels and discoveries in Tibet before the 1950 Chinese invasion. (TBT87, $19.95)
	Travelers' Tales Tibet • James O'Reilly • Larry Habegger • ANTHOLOGY • An engaging, insightful and entertaining selection of eyewitness reports. (TBT65, $18.95)
	Escape from Kathmandu • Kim Stanley Robinson • LITERATURE • The four interconnected stories in this laugh-out-loud novel include the (mis)adventures of two young Americans with a Yeti, international espionage, mountain climbing of the highest sort and a quest for Shangri-La. (NPL41, $18.99)
	Tales of Tibet: Sky Burials, Wind Horses and Prayer Wheels • Herbert J. Batt • Tsering Shakya • LITERATURE • A collection of short fiction by contemporary Tibetan authors. The stories, many imbued with a Buddhist perspective, depict traditional ritual and rites. (TBT57, $33.95)