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1,000 Places to See Before You Die

1,000 Places to See Before You Die


by Patricia Schultz

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 1200 PAGES

A traveler's life list, this completely revised second edition of the charming and talented Patricia Schulz's phenomenal bestseller is now illustrated. With color photographs sprinkled throughout, this tantalizing roundup features 200 new entries, inspired mini-itineraries, 28 new countries and 200 more pages. (TVL23, $19.95)

The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations

The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations


by John Haywood | Simon Hall

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A slim, informative history of ancient civilizations tracing the development of cultures in Mesopotamia and the Near East, China and India, Egypt and Africa, Greece and Rome, Peru and Mexico through excellent color maps. With color photographs, illustrations and succinct accompanying text. (WLD71, $20.00)

Aboriginal Art

Aboriginal Art


by Wally Caruana

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 239 PAGES

This well illustrated survey focuses on the spiritual and geographic sources of art and ritual traditions in Australia. With 187 well produced black-and-white and color illustrations. (AUS14, $14.95)

The Penguin Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations


by Arthur Cotterell

  • REFERENCE
  • 1980
  • PAPER
  • 367 PAGES

An illustrated roundup of the world's ancient civilizations, ranging from the Egyptians to Etruscans, Aztecs to the Shang people, Minoans to Aryans. (GEN90, $23.00)

Adventures and Encounters, Europeans in Southeast Asia

Adventures and Encounters, Europeans in Southeast Asia


by J.M. Gullick

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

This anthology offers a diverse selection of European accounts of Southeast Asia. The writers range from 16th century explorers and mariners to 19th century naturalists and modern literary travelers. (INS20, $60.00)

African Wildlife

African Wildlife


by James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PLASTIC CARD

Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket for quick reference in the field. (AFR109, $5.95)

Angkor and the Khmer Civilization

Angkor and the Khmer Civilization


by Michael Coe

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

This illustrated survey of the society, culture and monuments of the Khmer civilization includes 130 well-integrated engravings, maps, tables, site plans and photographs. (CBD39, $24.95)

The Art of Ancient Egypt

The Art of Ancient Egypt


by Gay Robins

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

Organized chronologically, this authoritative survey of the tombs, temples and sanctuaries of ancient Egypt features 300 illustrations. (EGY52, $30.50)

Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca

Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca


by Rebecca Stone-Miller

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

This authoritative and concise illustrated survey of Andean art and architecture covers not only Machu Picchu and additional Inca monuments, but also Chan Chan, Nasca and other archaeological sites and cultures. (PRU05, $19.95)

Vanishing Histories, 100 Endangered Sites from the World Monuments Fund

Vanishing Histories, 100 Endangered Sites from the World Monuments Fund


by Colin Amery

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 207 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

A stunning portrait of 100 threatened archaeological and cultural monuments around the world from Angkor, Pompeii and Mesa Verde to lesser known buildings and sites, all listed by the World Monuments Fund. (GEN219, $60.00)

Arts of Southeast Asia

Arts of Southeast Asia


by Fiona Kerlogue

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A handsome guide to the art, architecture, textiles and crafts of Southeast Asia. (SEA45, $16.95)

Australia, A Traveler's Literary Companion

Australia, A Traveler's Literary Companion


by Robert Ross

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Arranged geographically, this collection of works by mostly local writers, including Patrick White, Peter Carey and other luminaries introduces the cultures, geography and mindset of Australia. (AUS38, $13.95)

Beyond the Sky and the Earth

Beyond the Sky and the Earth


by Jamie Zeppa

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 303 PAGES

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)

Archaeological Map of Machu Picchu

Archaeological Map of Machu Picchu


by Wright Water Engineers

  • 2008
  • MAP

Ken Wright's foldout color site plan shows monuments, topography and physical features of the Inca sanctuary with exquisite clarity. (PRU23, $6.95)

Conquest of the Incas

Conquest of the Incas


by John Hemming

  • HISTORY
  • 1970
  • PAPER
  • 641 PAGES

This classic prize-winning history of the Inca struggle against the Spanish invasion brings together wide-ranging scholarly material in the interests of telling a good story. (AND04, $25.00)

Birds of India

Birds of India


by Richard Grimmett | Carol Inskipp | Tim Inskipp

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

Thoroughly revised, with 73 new plates and many others updated or repainted, the second edition of the masterful Birds of India now features all maps and text opposite the plates for quicker and easier reference. (FG43, $39.50)

The Birth and Death of Miracle Man


by Albert Wendt

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A hadsomely presented collection of stories by the Western Samoan poet and scholar. (PAC106, $16.95)

The Blessings of Bhutan

The Blessings of Bhutan


by Russ and Blyth Carpenter

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

Head-over-heels in love with Bhutan, the Carpenters introduce their adopted home, its people, customs, religion and history. (BHU16, $26.99)

The Songlines

The Songlines


by Bruce Chatwin

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 294 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Chatwin transforms a journey through the Outback into an exhilarating, semi-fictional meditation on our place in the world. (AUS01, $16.00)

Blue Latitudes


by Tony Horwitz | David Gerroll

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2002
  • AUDIO CD

An abridged audio version of Horwitz's vivid tale of modern adventures, history and fun in the wake of Captain Cook. Narrated by British actor Daniel Gerroll. (PAC151, $34.95)

Ancient Angkor

Ancient Angkor


by Claude Jacques | Michael Freeman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 239 PAGES
  • COMING IN MARCH

Organized geographically, this indispensable guide to the monuments, architecture, culture, religion and history of Angkor features hundreds of color photographs, site plans and maps. (CBD15, $25.00)

Blue Nile, Ethiopia's River of Magic and Mystery


by Virginia Morell

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 324 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A spirited, insightful account of an expedition by raft from the Ethiopian highlands to the Sudan. (ETP27, $14.00)

Bradt Guide Mali

Bradt Guide Mali


by Ross Velton

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

This third edition of this excellent, travel-savvy guide covers the history, culture and attractions of Mali including its music and festivals. (WAF16, $27.99)

Brother Number One, A Political Biography of Pol Pot


by David Chandler

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES

The definitive history of the Pol Pot era by the author of the History of Cambodia. (CBD23, $43.75)

Easter Island, Mystery of the Stone Giants

Easter Island, Mystery of the Stone Giants


by Catherine Orliac | Paul Bahn

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 143 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Part of the acclaimed "Discoveries" series, this pocket-size encyclopedia is a fully illustrated introduction to the archaeology and culture of Easter Island. Featuring excerpts from key works and a synopsis of the archaeological history. (EIL01, $12.95)

Buddhist Art and Architecture

Buddhist Art and Architecture


by Robert Fisher

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

A wide-ranging, illustrated survey of Buddhist art, architecture and iconography in the excellent World of Art series. It includes examples from throughout Asia. (ASA30, $19.95)

The Buddhist Handbook

The Buddhist Handbook


by John Snelling

  • RELIGION
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 345 PAGES

Subtitled, "The Complete Guide to Buddhist Schools, Teaching, Practice and History, " this even-handed book is a concise primer covering the history, philosophical foundation and practice of Buddhism. (ASA08, $19.95)

Cambodia

Cambodia


by Michael Freeman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A political and cultural history of Cambodia by writer, photographer and keen observer Michael Freeman. (CBD40, $27.00)

Cambodia Map

Cambodia Map


by Gecko Maps

  • 2005
  • MAP

A full color map of Cambodia (1:750,000), featuring useful inset maps of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Angkor on the reverse. (CBD17, $18.95)

The Civilization of Angkor

The Civilization of Angkor


by Charles Higham

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 207 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A concise history of the origins, development and rise of the kingdom of Angkor by a leading archaeologist. It's an up-to-date, accessible overview of the civilization from prehistory through the fall of Angkor in 1431. (CBD26, $24.95)

Cambodia's New Deal


by William Shawcross

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 106 PAGES

A scholarly survey of Cambodia's political and economic climate. (CBD14, $9.95)

Cambodia, A Shattered Society


by Mark W. Mcleod | Marie Martin

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • HARD COVER
  • 383 PAGES

A political and cultural history of post-Pol Pot Cambodia. (CBD22, $65.00)

Sanctuary, The Temples of Angkor

Sanctuary, The Temples of Angkor


by Steve McCurry

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A selection of 100 stunning color photographs of the monks and the monuments of Angkor, the extraordinary carvings, and the forest surrounding the temples by a popular Magnum photographer. (CBD28, $35.00)

Cambodian Culture Since 1975


by May Ebihara

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 194 PAGES

A discussion of the fate of Cambodian culture since the violence of Pol Pot's regime. (CBD21, $22.95)

Captain James Cook

Captain James Cook


by Richard Hough

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 398 PAGES

This fine, vividly written narrative includes a gripping account of Cook's discoveries throughout the Pacific. (PAC24, $18.95)

Children of Cambodia's Killing Fields: Memoirs by Survivors

Children of Cambodia's Killing Fields: Memoirs by Survivors


by Dith Pran | Ben Kiernan | Kim DePaul

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A series of eyewitness testimonies of the Cambodian genocide of the 1970s. Dith Pran, the photojournalist whose story was told in the film The Killing Fields, compiled 29 accounts, all told by people who were children during Khmer Rouge's reign of terror. (CBD33, $19.50)

Collected Short Stories, Volume 4

Collected Short Stories, Volume 4


by W. Somerset Maugham

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

Maugham can evoke turn-of-the-century colonial Asia like no other. This collection of stories features many set in Malaysia. Borneo and other southeast Asian locales, including the well-known tale "The Letter." (SEA01, $18.00)

A Dragon Apparent, Travels in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam

A Dragon Apparent, Travels in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam


by Norman Lewis

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 358 PAGES
  • FAVORITE
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

A classic account of travels and adventure during the last years of French Indochina, strong on atmosphere and including wonderfully detailed descriptions of local cultures and archaeological treasures. First published in 1951. (SEA40, $33.95)

Earth From Above, 365 Days


by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 792 PAGES

A terrific, thought-provoking portrait of Planet Earth as documented in 365 striking full-color illustrations, one for each day of the year. (GEN159, $32.50)

The Egyptians

The Egyptians


by Cyril Aldred

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A volume in the "Ancient Peoples and Places" series, this classic book is an outstanding account of the history and culture of ancient Egypt. With hundreds of illustrations and maps. (EGY26, $18.95)

The Ends of the Earth, A Journey to the Frontiers of Anarchy


by Robert D. Kaplan

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 476 PAGES

An insightful, opinionated odyssey to some of the world's poorer and more troubled nations. (WLD26, $16.00)

The Enigmas of Easter Island

The Enigmas of Easter Island


by John Flenley | Paul Bahn

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

For this revised and updated edition of Bahn and Flenley's highly regarded 1992 book, the authors offer an excellent, scholarly portrait of the island, its art, culture and collapse. With chapters on settlement, quarrying and moving of rock for the giant statues, and the European discovery. (EIL02, $43.50)

Ethiopia, the Unknown Land: A Cultural and Historical Guide

Ethiopia, the Unknown Land: A Cultural and Historical Guide


by Stuart Munro-Hay

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 384 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A richly illustrated, authoritative guide to the history, culture, and art of Ethiopia by a leading scholar. Munro-Hay pays particular attention to archaeological sites, and the role of the church in the country's history. (ETP29, $42.00)

Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East

Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East


by Donna Lee Bowen | Evelyn A. Early

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 411 PAGES

A diverse anthology of short articles and essays covering the experiences of ordinary life across the Miiddle East. (MDE34, $23.95)

A Fine Balance

A Fine Balance


by Rohinton Mistry

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 624 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Set in Indira Gandhi's "Emergency Raj" of 1975 in an unnamed Indian "city by the sea," which bears a striking resemblance to Bombay, this tender novel follows the intermingled fortunes of a Parsi widow, her boarder and two tailors. (IDA92, $17.00)

First They Killed My Father, A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

First They Killed My Father, A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers


by Loung Ung

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

An eye-opening eyewitness account of the atrocities suffered by millions of Cambodians from the perspective of a young girl who survived the reign of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. (CBD13, $13.99)

Footprint Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

Footprint Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos


by Jack O'Tailan | Claire Boobbyer | John Colet | Andrew Spooner

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 576 PAGES

With practical information on attractions, transportation, food, activities and lodgings. Includes Bangkok. (SEA52, $25.95)

From Stonehenge to Samarkand, An Anthology of Archaeological Travel Writing

From Stonehenge to Samarkand, An Anthology of Archaeological Travel Writing


by Brian M. Fagan

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 291 PAGES

Herodotus, the original traveler, Twain on the Grand Tour, tourists on the Nile, visitors to Palmyra, Petra and Persepolis, John Lloyd Stephen's Maya discoveries, Sir Aurel Stein on the Silk Road, Byron in Oxiana, Paul Theroux and Tom Bissell are all represented in this wide-ranging anthology. (WLD75, $37.95)

The Future of the Past


by Alexander Stille

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 339 PAGES

Far-flung travels in search what to save and how to do it in the information age. (CON23, $19.00)

The Gate

The Gate


by Francois Bizot

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A French ethnologist married to a Khmer woman, Bizot tells of his time in Cambodia during the rise and terror of the Khmer Rouge. (SEA48, $14.00)

The Gods Drink Whiskey

The Gods Drink Whiskey


by Stephen T. Asma

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

Asma writes with verve and wit in this eye-opening account of his yearlong stint teaching at the Buddhist Institute in Phnom Penh. His account is both an overview of Theravada Buddhism and a down-to-earth portrait of contemporary Cambodia. (CBD46, $14.99)

Gods, Graves and Scholars, The Story of Archaeology


by C.W. Ceram

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 515 PAGES

An entertaining popular history of archaeology. (EGY28, $17.00)

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef


by David Doubilet

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 186 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Underwater master of color and light, Doubilet captures the beauty and diversity of the Great Barrier Reef in 125 stunning photographs. (AUS118, $40.00)

Hindu Art

Hindu Art


by T. Richard Blurton

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 239 PAGES

A beautifully large paperback of excellent quality, this book is a good introduction to the complexities of Indian painting, sculpture and sacred architecture. (IDA35, $35.00)

Serengeti, The Eternal Beginning

Serengeti, The Eternal Beginning


by Boyd Norton

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

Featuring 250 exquisite color photographs alongside Norton's firsthand accounts of travels in Serengeti National Park, Kenya's Masai Mara, and Ngorongoro over a decades-long career. (EAF378, $35.00)

A History of Cambodia

A History of Cambodia


by David Chandler

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

An excellent, scholarly history from early civilization through the rise of Angkor, French colonial period, Vietnamization of Cambodia, Khmer Rouge and Coup de Force of 1997. (CBD27, $38.00)

The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia


by Samuel Johnson | J.P. Hardy

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 157 PAGES

Johnson drew upon the journals of a Jesuit priest to weave this ironic tale of earthly paradise in the "happy valley of Abyssinia," originally published in 1759. (ETP12, $12.95)

The Ice Maiden

The Ice Maiden


by Johan Reinhard

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

National Geographic archaeologist Johan Reinhard brings together tales of his own adventures and plenty of Inca history in this account of his discovery of Juanita, a 500-year-old mummy found in the Peruvian Andes. (AND52, $14.95)

The Idea of India

The Idea of India


by Sunil Khilnani

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 263 PAGES

Khilnani confronts the complexities, paradoxes and challenges of the nation in this brief, elegant survey of India since independence. (IDA160, $17.00)

In Search of Southeast Asia: a Modern History

In Search of Southeast Asia: a Modern History


by David P. Chandler | David J. Steinberg

  • HISTORY
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 590 PAGES

An outstanding scholarly overview of Southeast Asia's social, economic and political history with contributions by seven experts on the region. (SEA18, $32.00)

Insight Guide Southeast Asia

Insight Guide Southeast Asia


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 302 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A profusely illustrated overview of Southeast Asia, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on history, politics and culture, as well as hundreds of photos and maps and some limited practical information. (SEA51, $22.95)

Islam, The Straight Path

Islam, The Straight Path


by John L. Esposito

  • RELIGION
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A well-written survey of the faith, practice and beliefs of Islam. It's a balanced tone intended for an undergraduate audience, yet it also functions as an excellent overview for the general reader. (MDE22, $47.95)

It's Easier Than You Think, The Buddhist Way to Happiness

It's Easier Than You Think, The Buddhist Way to Happiness


by Sylvia Boorstein

  • RELIGION
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 145 PAGES

A down-to-earth, warm-hearted introduction to the basic teaching of Buddhism. (GEN264, $13.00)

Jewelry of Southeast Asia


by Anne Richter

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

An analysis of Southeast Asia's jewelry tradition, spanning from the Neolithic and Bronze Age to the present. (SEA25, $75.00)

The Khmer Empire, Cities and Sanctuaries from the 5th to the 13th Century

The Khmer Empire, Cities and Sanctuaries from the 5th to the 13th Century


by Claude Jacques

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER

A sumptuously illustrated overview of the monuments and sites of the Khmer civilization (CBD53, $80.00)

The Killing Fields


by Roland Joffe

  • 1984
  • DVD

The true story of Dith Pran, the Cambodian assistant to a New York Times reporter who experienced the horrors of the Khmer Rouge. (CBD42, $19.98)

Krakatoa, The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883

Krakatoa, The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883


by Simon Winchester

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

A masterful portrait of the island, centered around the dramatic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. A lucid explanation of the volcanology, human drama and ecology of Krakatoa. (INS93, $13.99)

Laos and Cambodia Map

Laos and Cambodia Map


by ITMB

  • 2006
  • MAP

This double-sided map, with index, shows Laos (1:725,000) with Cambodia (1:1,200,000) on the reverse. With Ventienne and Phnom Penh. (LAO07, $12.95)

Lonely Planet Cambodia

Lonely Planet Cambodia


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 376 PAGES

A comprehensive practical guide to Cambodia in the hallmark Lonely Planet style featuring maps, a handful of photographs, and a good overview of culture, history and nature. (CBD04, $23.99)

The Lover

The Lover


by Marguerite Duras

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 117 PAGES

A haunting tale of coming-of-age in Indochina during the 1930s, beautifully evoking its setting and the complex emotions of a young girl, her family and her wealthy Chinese lover. (CBD09, $12.00)

Machu Picchu


by Barry Brukoff | Pablo Neruda | Stephen Kessler

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 128 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Brukoff's stunning color and black-and-white photographs compliment Neruda's great poem, translated into English with facing Spanish. (PRU43, $40.00)

The Mekong, Turbulent Past, Uncertain Future

The Mekong, Turbulent Past, Uncertain Future


by Milton Osborne

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A cultural history of the great river from prehistory to European exploration, colonial tensions and modern challenges. It's an engaging introduction to the history of Southeast Asia. (SEA28, $16.00)

National Geographic Atlas of the World

National Geographic Atlas of the World


by National Geographic

  • REFERENCE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

$50 off the $175 cover price. The maps, densely printed with place names and features, are instantly familiar. With 13" x 19" jumbo pages (bigger is better in atlases), a 150,000-entry index, clear typography and its own slipcase. (GEN05, $125.00)

National Geographic India

National Geographic India


by Louise Nicholson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

Veteran guidebook author Louise Nicholson teamed up with National Geographic photographers for this profusely illustrated travel guide. (IDA208, $27.95)

Outposts, Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire


by Simon Winchester

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 362 PAGES

Winchester's fascinating, globe-trotting account of scattered, mostly oceanic, outposts of the British Empire shows his usual flair for anecdote in describing Hong Kong, Diego Garcia, Tristan de Cunha, St. Helena, As-cension, Pitcairn, Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. (GBR569, $13.99)

Palace Walk

Palace Walk


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 504 PAGES

The first volume in the monumental Cairo Trilogy, a family saga set in post-WWI Egypt. Nobel Prize-winning Mahfouz provides insight into life in Egypt and the revolution against the British. (EGY04, $16.00)

The Politics of Heroin, CIA Complicity in the Global Drug Trade


by Alfred McCoy

  • HISTORY
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 634 PAGES

An expanded version of McCoy's groundbreaking "The Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia." (LAO09, $32.95)

The River at the Center of the World

The River at the Center of the World


by Simon Winchester

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 410 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Winchester writes about the character of Yangtze and people and places along its banks with easy grace in this absorbing portrait of the great river flowing through the heart of China. (CHN31, $16.00)

River Road to China, The Search for the Source of the Mekong, 1866-73

River Road to China, The Search for the Source of the Mekong, 1866-73


by Milton Osborne

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 247 PAGES

An excellent modern account of a 19th-century French expedition 4,000 miles from Vietnam and Cambodia into unknown regions of China in search of the source of the Mekong. (SEA29, $16.95)

The River's Tale, A Year on the Mekong

The River's Tale, A Year on the Mekong


by Edward Gargan

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A personal, probing chronicle of a 3,000 mile journey on the river from its source in China through Tibet, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia to the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. (SEA33, $15.95)

Rough Guide Cambodia

Rough Guide Cambodia


by Beverley Palmer

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 376 PAGES

A practical, comprehensive travel guide to Cambodia in the British series. (CBD34, $21.99)

Sahara Unveiled, A Journey across the Desert

Sahara Unveiled, A Journey across the Desert


by William Langewiesche

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 302 PAGES

Traveling across the Sahara from Algiers to Dakar, Langeweische has written an uncommonly good memoir of the desert, with meditations on its history, inhabitants and allure. (NAF05, $16.00)

Seeing Lhasa, British Depictions of the Tibetan Capital, 1936-1947

Seeing Lhasa, British Depictions of the Tibetan Capital, 1936-1947


by Clare Harris | Tsering Shakya

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

An extraordinary document of the country. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, this book presents a trove of photographs, albums and film by Harry Staunton, Evan Nepean, Hugh Richardson and other British visitors to Tibet. (TBT71, $39.95)

Segu

Segu


by Maryse Conde | Barbara Bray

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 493 PAGES

An epic novel set in the West African kingdom of Bambara (old Mali) in 1797, exhaustive in its detail and thoroughly addictive. Conde transforms actual historical events into a full-blooded, lively tale. (WAF17, $17.00)

The Serengeti Lion, A Study of Predator-Prey Relations

The Serengeti Lion, A Study of Predator-Prey Relations


by George Schaller

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 494 PAGES

A classic study in field biology and winner of the National Book Award, this book is the result of Schaller's long-term study of the ecology of the Serengeti lion. (EAF13, $30.00)

The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World

The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World


by Chris Scarre

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

A comprehensive, illustrated overview of the great monuments of the ancient world and how they were built. (GEN92, $40.00)

The Sign and the Seal, The Quest for the Lost Arc of the Covenant

The Sign and the Seal, The Quest for the Lost Arc of the Covenant


by Graham Hancock

  • MYSTERY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 600 PAGES

A page-turning yarn of adventure, amazing persistence, and scholarship, which follows Hancock's 1983 visit to Axum, Ethiopia, the legendary resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. (AFR23, $17.99)

Sihanouk: Prince of Light, Prince of Darkness


by Milton Osborne

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A critical biography of one of Southeast Asia's most important and intriguing leaders of the 20th century. (CBD20, $17.95)

The Snows of Kilimanjaro

The Snows of Kilimanjaro


by Ernest Hemingway

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 156 PAGES

Set in Africa, this collection of 10 prime Hemingway stories includes not just the famous title story but also The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, a chilling masterpiece about an American couple on a big-game safari. (EAF26, $14.00)

So Close to Heaven, The Vanishing Buddhist Kingdoms of the Himalayas

So Close to Heaven, The Vanishing Buddhist Kingdoms of the Himalayas


by Barbara Crossette

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 297 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Asia correspondent for the New York Times, Crossette portrays Bhutan and neighboring Ladakh and Sikkim as strongholds of Tantric Buddhism in an increasingly homogenized world. (NPL04, $16.00)

The Sorrow of War, A Novel of North Vietnam

The Sorrow of War, A Novel of North Vietnam


by Bao Ninh

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 213 PAGES

A powerful novel by a former North Vietnamese soldier, this short book captures the appalling conditions of war, alternating vivid scenes from the front lines with flashbacks from the protagonist's rural youth. (VNM07, $15.00)

Soul of the Tiger, Searching for Nature's Answers in Southeast Asia

Soul of the Tiger, Searching for Nature's Answers in Southeast Asia


by Jeffrey A. McNeely | Paul Spencer Sochaczewski

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

A meditation on the role of animals and nature in the societies of Southeast Asia. With dark humor, the authors wax philosophical about conservation issues throughout the region. (SEA02, $18.99)

Southeast Asia in the New International Era


by Clark Neher

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A good general history of the entire region and its place in the world. (SEA17, $39.00)

Southeast Asia, A Concise History

Southeast Asia, A Concise History


by Mary Somers Heidhues

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A highly readable, illustrated history of Southeast Asia, covering politics, economics, society and culture. With 131 black-and-white illustrations and 11 maps. (SEA26, $19.95)

Splendid Isolation, Art of Easter Island

Splendid Isolation, Art of Easter Island


by Eric Kjellgren

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

A survey of the art and culture of the Rapa Nui, published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It features reproductions of 50 stunning works of art dating from the 13th to the late 19th centuries. (EIL12, $19.95)

Stay Alive, My Son


by Pin Yathay

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A harrowing account of life in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge and particularly the evacuations of Phnom Penh, written by an engineer for the Ministry of Public works. (CBD44, $24.95)

Sun After Dark, Flights into the Foreign

Sun After Dark, Flights into the Foreign


by Pico Iyer

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A splendid collection of reports from the field, ranging from Bolivia to Cambodia, Tibet and Arabia, by the engaging Pico Iyer -- an inveterate traveler and talker, pulling in people and encounters in settings that range from the Altiplano to the Arabian desert and Easter Island. (TVL33, $15.00)

Their Heads Are Green and Their Hands Are Blue: Scenes from the Non-Christian World

Their Heads Are Green and Their Hands Are Blue: Scenes from the Non-Christian World


by Paul Bowles | Edmund White

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

Bowles' classic collection of essays about place, originally published in the 1950s, including his travels to Morocco, Istanbul, South America and Sri Lanka. (MRC60, $13.99)

Tragedy of Cambodian History: Politics, War and Revolution since 1945


by David Chandler

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 408 PAGES

A scholarly history of Cambodian politics and A scholarly history of Cambodian politics and society from World War II to the late 1970s. The author draws from his own experiences as a foreign service officer in Phnom Penh. (CBD45, $28.00)

A Traveller's History of North Africa

A Traveller's History of North Africa


by Barnaby Rogerson

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 408 PAGES

Wide-ranging, accessible and effectively condensed, this brief history marches confidently through the centuries, covering key events and personalities in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria to 1999. (NAF01, $15.95)

A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia

A Traveller's History of Southeast Asia


by J.M. Barwise | Nicholas J. White

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES
  • COMING IN MARCH

A compact history of the region, including the Khmer and the various ancient kingdoms that produced Borobudur, Angkor and other architectural marvels. (SEA36, $14.95)

The Treasures of Angkor

The Treasures of Angkor


by Marilia Albanese

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 288 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide to the history, art and architecture of Angkor. With suggested itineraries, site plans and notes on visiting individual temples. (CBD48, $24.95)

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Map

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Map


by Nelles

  • 2010
  • MAP

A convenient, double-sided map of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam at a scale of 1:1,500,000, with city maps of Hanoi, Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang, and Phnom Penh. (SEA75, $13.95)

We, the Navigators, The Ancient Art of Landfinding in the Pacific

We, the Navigators, The Ancient Art of Landfinding in the Pacific


by David Lewis

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

This engaging classic examines how Stone Age Polynesians may have navigated the Pacific. The scholarly volume will appeal to seafarers and modern Pacific travelers. (PAC35, $31.99)

West African Folktales

West African Folktales


by Jack Berry | Richard Spears

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 229 PAGES

These 123 unembellished tales reflect the rich oral tradition of cultures throughout West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, where the pioneering Berry did much of his field work. (WAF13, $21.00)

When Broken Glass Floats, Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge

When Broken Glass Floats, Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge


by Chanrithy Him

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 330 PAGES

Chanrithy Him, who as a girl lost her parents and five siblings to the Khmer Rouge, explains that she wrote this moving account in an effort to "be worthy of the suffering" that she and her family endured. (CBD32, $15.95)

The Wisdom of the Buddha

The Wisdom of the Buddha


by Jean Boisselier

  • RELIGION
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 191 PAGES

A pocket-size primer of Buddhism, this book is an illustrated history of the sixth-century Indian prince and his quest for enlightenment. With 207 illustrations, 160 in full color. (IDA55, $12.95)

A Woman's Asia

A Woman's Asia


by Marybeth Bond

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 310 PAGES

These thirty-five personal, often hilarious accounts of women's adventures from China to Sri Lanka to Turkey to Bhutan, not only illuminating the everyday, oft-overlooked cultural practices of Asia, but also giving a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of the female traveller. (ASA49, $17.95)

World Religions: Eastern Traditions

World Religions: Eastern Traditions


by Willard G. Oxtoby

  • RELIGION
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 515 PAGES

A clear and insightful introduction to Eastern religions by a team of scholars, covering Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist and East Asian traditions. Scholarly, but still rewarding for the general reader. (ASA07, $79.95)

The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior

The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior


by Ole Saitoti

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

Bridging several worlds with tremendous grace, Saitoti looks back on his life among the Maasai, both as spokesperson for his tribe and as one of the first Maasai safari guides. (EAF29, $27.95)

 

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