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Odyssey Guide Bhutan •  Francoise Pommaret
GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • PAPER • 320 PAGES
An authoritative overview of the kingdom, enhanced by color photographs, well chosen literary excerpts and many maps, this guide by Bhutan expert and ethnographer Pommaret is exceptionally good. With a general introduction to the history, geography, economy, flora and fauna, festivals and the arts. (BHU03, $22.95)

Bhutan, A Trekker's Guide •  Bart Jordans
GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • FLEXI-BOUND • 331 PAGES
A compact, practical guide to 27 treks and walks throughout the Himalayan kingdom with color photographs and detailed sketch maps throughout. An experienced guide, Jordans includes an overview of the history and culture of Bhutan along with practical information. The bulk of the book is devoted to day-by-day route descriptions, including the 24-day Snowman/Lunana trek and treks in the Gankar Punsum valley. (BHU23, $24.95)

The Raven Crown: the Origins of Buddhist Monarchy in Bhutan •  Michael Aris
HISTORY • 2005 • HARD COVER • 160 PAGES
The definitive account of the modern history of Bhutan as seen through the 20th-century Wangchuk dynasty, which has ruled the kingdom since 1907. Based on Bhutanese chronicles, this gorgeously produced, informative book features 106 rare historic photographs from archives in Bhutan and the United Kingdom. Originally published in 1994. The late Michael Aris lived in Bhutan from 1967 to 197 as a historian and tutor of the children of the royal family. (BHU02, $60.00)

So Close to Heaven, The Vanishing Buddhist Kingdoms of the Himalayas •  Barbara Crossette
TRAVEL NARRATIVE • 1996 • PAPER • 297 PAGES • FAVORITE
A "New York Times" Asia correspondent writes of Bhutan and neighboring kingdoms of Ladakh and Sikkim in the Himalayas, strongholds of Tantric Buddhism in an increasingly homogenized world. It's part travelogue and part history -- a personal portrait of the region. (NPL04, $16.00)

Bhutan Map •   ITMB
2006 • MAP
A double-sided traveler's map of Bhutan at an excellent scale of 1:380,000. With insets of Paro and Thimphu, trekking routes, key monasteries and visitor attractions, index and notes. (BHU06, $12.95)

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Lonely Planet Bhutan •   Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A compact travel guide to Bhutan with a good overview of culture, history and nature, sketch maps, a section of color photographs and plenty of practical detail on sightseeing and treks. (BHU11, $24.99)

Bhutan, A Visual Odyssey Across the Last Himalayan Kingdom •  Michael Hawley • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Hawley's little big book, still an impressive five pounds, features hundreds of photographs of the landscapes, places, festivals and especially the people of Bhutan. Drawn from the world's largest book, a 150-pound technical marvel. All proceeds from the book are donated by the publisher to education in Bhutan. (BHU20, $100.00)

Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon •  John Berthold • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A striking portfolio of color photographs of the people, villages, annual religious festivals, landscapes and Buddhist traditions of Bhutan. (BHU21, $29.95)

Essential Tibetan Buddhism •  Robert Thurman • RELIGION • 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, $14.95)

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	Odyssey Guide Bhutan • Francoise Pommaret GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • PAPER • 320 PAGES An authoritative overview of the kingdom, enhanced by color photographs, well chosen literary excerpts and many maps, this guide by Bhutan expert and ethnographer Pommaret is exceptionally good. With a general introduction to the history, geography, economy, flora and fauna, festivals and the arts. (BHU03, $22.95)
	Bhutan, A Trekker's Guide • Bart Jordans GUIDEBOOK • 2006 • FLEXI-BOUND • 331 PAGES A compact, practical guide to 27 treks and walks throughout the Himalayan kingdom with color photographs and detailed sketch maps throughout. An experienced guide, Jordans includes an overview of the history and culture of Bhutan along with practical information. The bulk of the book is devoted to day-by-day route descriptions, including the 24-day Snowman/Lunana trek and treks in the Gankar Punsum valley. (BHU23, $24.95)
	The Raven Crown: the Origins of Buddhist Monarchy in Bhutan • Michael Aris HISTORY • 2005 • HARD COVER • 160 PAGES The definitive account of the modern history of Bhutan as seen through the 20th-century Wangchuk dynasty, which has ruled the kingdom since 1907. Based on Bhutanese chronicles, this gorgeously produced, informative book features 106 rare historic photographs from archives in Bhutan and the United Kingdom. Originally published in 1994. The late Michael Aris lived in Bhutan from 1967 to 197 as a historian and tutor of the children of the royal family. (BHU02, $60.00)
	So Close to Heaven, The Vanishing Buddhist Kingdoms of the Himalayas • Barbara Crossette TRAVEL NARRATIVE • 1996 • PAPER • 297 PAGES • FAVORITE A "New York Times" Asia correspondent writes of Bhutan and neighboring kingdoms of Ladakh and Sikkim in the Himalayas, strongholds of Tantric Buddhism in an increasingly homogenized world. It's part travelogue and part history -- a personal portrait of the region. (NPL04, $16.00)
	Bhutan Map • ITMB 2006 • MAP A double-sided traveler's map of Bhutan at an excellent scale of 1:380,000. With insets of Paro and Thimphu, trekking routes, key monasteries and visitor attractions, index and notes. (BHU06, $12.95)

	Lonely Planet Bhutan • Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A compact travel guide to Bhutan with a good overview of culture, history and nature, sketch maps, a section of color photographs and plenty of practical detail on sightseeing and treks. (BHU11, $24.99)
	Bhutan, A Visual Odyssey Across the Last Himalayan Kingdom • Michael Hawley • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Hawley's little big book, still an impressive five pounds, features hundreds of photographs of the landscapes, places, festivals and especially the people of Bhutan. Drawn from the world's largest book, a 150-pound technical marvel. All proceeds from the book are donated by the publisher to education in Bhutan. (BHU20, $100.00)
	Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon • John Berthold • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A striking portfolio of color photographs of the people, villages, annual religious festivals, landscapes and Buddhist traditions of Bhutan. (BHU21, $29.95)
	Essential Tibetan Buddhism • Robert Thurman • RELIGION • 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, $14.95)
	The Blessings of Bhutan • Russ and Blyth Carpenter • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • Head-over-heels in love with Bhutan, the husband-and-wife team introduces their adopted country, its people, customs, religion and history -- in this meditative overview. (BHU16, $24.95)
	The Life and Revelations of Pema Lingpa • Sarah Harding • RELIGION • A translation of the stories, meditations and discussions of Pema Lingpa (1450-1521), an important figure in Bhutanese religious history. (BHU24, $14.95)
	The Tibetan Book of the Dead • Graham Coleman • Gyurme Dorje • RELIGION • The first complete English translation of an indispensable work on Tibetan religious beliefs. (TBT88, $20.00)
	Tibetan Buddhism from the Ground Up, A Practical Approach for Modern Life • B. Alan Wallace • RELIGION • A straightforward primer on the essentials of Buddhism as practiced in Tibet. The book is the result of a lecture series introducing the practice of Buddhism to the general public. (TBT19, $15.95)
	Turning the Mind Into an Ally • Sakyong Mipham • RELIGION • A guide to meditation and practical introduction to teachings of the Shambhala Buddhist community, which has strong ties to Bhutan. (BHU25, $14.00)
	Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan • Jamie Zeppa • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • In this warm memoir, Zeppa recounts her time as a teacher in a remote village and her growing love and commitment to the Bhutanese culture and people. (BHU08, $16.00)
	Seeing with the Third Eye, Growing up with Angay in Rural Bhutan • T. Sangay Wangchuk • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • Wangchuck recalls with warmth and earthy detail the daily rhythms, festivals and traditional ways of life in rural Bhutan in this affectionate tribute to his grandmother, a superb overview of Bhutanese beliefs and culture. (BHU29, $16.00)
	Travels in the East • Donald Richie • Stephen Mansfield • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The unmatchable, exuberant Richie (who winningly writes "New countries are like new clothes") muses on Egypt, India, Bhutan, Mongolia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Borneo, Thailand, Yap, Korea, and Japan in this kaleidoscope of travel essays. (ASA63, $14.95)
	Treasures of the Thunder Dragon, A Portrait of Bhutan • Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • COMING IN OCTOBER • Her majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck's vivid portrait of Bhutan, its history and folkore, villages, palaces and monasteries. (BHU28, $19.95)
	The Circle of Karma, A Novel • Kunzang Choden • LITERATURE • The first novel by a Bhutanese woman, this lyrical coming-of-age story explores the rituals of daily life in Bhutan. When Tsomo's mother suddenly dies, the young girl must travel alone across Bhutan and into India. (BHU26, $14.00)
	Travellers and Magicians • Khyentse Norbu • LITERATURE • The first feature shot on location in Bhutan, this film, directed by a respected lama, follows a young official on his odyssey across the country. Along the way he is joined by a mischievous monk, elderly peddler and old man with his daughter. (BHU22, $29.99)
	A Painter's Year in the Forests of Bhutan • A.K. Hellum • NATURAL HISTORY • An informal account of travels, ecology and art in Bhutan, featuring paintings of 100 mountain plants by a Norwegian-born forestry consultant. (BHU14, $18.95)
	Birds of Bhutan • Carol Inskipp • Tim Inskipp • Richard Grimmett • FIELD GUIDE • OUT OF PRINT • A specialized field guide to 500 species of birds in Bhutan, featuring 70 stunning color plates along with good local information on habitats, birdwatching and conservation. (BHU12, $28.95)
	Concise Flowers of the Himalaya • Oleg Polunin • Adam Stainton • FIELD GUIDE • OUT OF PRINT • A condensed version of the classic Flowers of the Himalayas featuring the same 700 color photographs and 315 line drawings but with shorter descriptive information. (HML17, $25.00)
	Photographic Guide to Birds of the Himalayas • B. Grewal • FIELD GUIDE • A pocket guide to 250 birds found from the foothills up to high elevations ranging from the Hindu Kush and Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh in the Eastern Himalayas. With brief descriptive information, maps and 260 full-color illustrations. (HML31, $15.95)