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These 5 items are available for $126, including U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXBHU31)

Odyssey Guide Bhutan  •  Francoise Pommaret GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 326 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, $23.95)
The Raven Crown  •  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)
The Blessings of Bhutan  •  Russ and Blyth Carpenter CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2002 •  PAPER  • 192 PAGES • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE Not a travelogue, this is instead an introduction to Bhutan -- its people, customs, religion and history -- as interpreted by a husband-and-wife team who has made Bhutan their second home. (BHU16, $26.99)
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 2008 •  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. One Side. 25x38 inches. (BHU06, $12.95)

Bhutan, A Trekker's Guide  •  Bart Jordans   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A compact, practical guide to 27 treks and walks throughout the mountain kingdom with color photographs and detailed sketch maps throughout. (BHU23, $24.95)
Fodor's Bangkok's 25 Best  •  Sylvie Franquet  •  Anthony Sattin   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This slim guide to Bangkok includes an excellent pullout map of the center of the city along with essential information on its highlights. (TLD40, $11.99)
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, Hidden Lands of Happiness  •  John Wehrheim   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  Wehrheim pairs black-and-white photographs of the people, monasteries, villages and festivals with stories, journal entries, teachings and lore in this striking, personal portrait of the Buddhist kingdom. (BHU30, $65.00)
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)
Bhutan, The Land of Serenity  •  Matthieu Ricard   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • NEW  •  Ricard, a Buddhist monk, photographer -- and French interpreter for the Dalai Lama -- draws on his time in Bhutan over the last 25 years for this intimate portrait. With illuminating chapters on the remarkable Khyentse Rinpoche, sacred art, architecture, dancing monks and ceremonies. (BHU34, $45.00)
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)
From the Land of the Thunder Dragon  •  Susan S. Bean  •  Diana K. Myers   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  This magnificent survey, featuring 130 color photographs, illuminates with authority the huge cultural significance of weaving in Bhutan. With contributions by Michael Aris, Francoise Pommaret, Susan Bean and principal author Diana Myers, it's a new edition of the definitive book on the subject, published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Peabody Essex. (BHU01, $50.00)
The Dragon's Gift, The Sacred Arts of Bhutan  •  Terese Tse Bartholomew  •  John Johnston   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  The companion book to a major exhibition, this catalog features color illustrations of the sacred Buddhist thangkas (paintings), sculptures, metalwork, textiles and ritual objects of Bhutan. (BHU31, $65.00)
Beyond the Sky and the Earth  •  Jamie Zeppa   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Zeppa's memoir of her time as teacher in a remote village shows her growing love and commitment to the people and culture. (BHU08, $16.00)
Seeing with the Third Eye  •  T. Sangay Wangchuk   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  Wangchuk 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)
Treasures of the Thunder Dragon, A Portrait of Bhutan  •  Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  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, an elderly peddler and an old man with his daughter. (BHU22, $29.99)
Birds of India  •  Richard Grimmett  •  Carol Inskipp  •  Tim Inskipp   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact, authoritative guide to 1,300 birds of the subcontinent, from Nepal and Bhutan to Sri Lanka, with stunning color plates, range maps and descriptive information on facing pages. (FG43, $35.00)
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)