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Ancient Pagan

Ancient Pagan


by Donald Stadtner | Michael Freeman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 286 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An authoritative guide to the art and culture of the ancient Buddhist city on the Irrawaddy, organized by temple group and featuring 250 color photographs, site plans and maps. (BMA43, $25.00)

Angkor Cities and Temples

Angkor Cities and Temples


by Claude Jacques | Michael Freeman

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 319 PAGES
  • COMING IN MARCH

One of the nicest books of its kind, this is a gorgeous, oversized portrait of the monuments, temples and exquisite sculptures of Angkor. Claude Jacques, who directed much of the site excavation, writes with authority about individual temples, inscriptions and Khmer culture. (CBD18, $80.00)

Blooming in the Desert, Favorite Teachings of the Wildflower Monk Taungpulu Sayadaw


by Anne Teich | Andrew Harvey

  • RELIGION
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 90 PAGES

A collection of the straightforward teachings of the venerable Burmese monk Taungpulu Sayadaw, as recorded by Anne Teich (who also provides an overview of Buddhist practices and history). (BMA35, $11.95)

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)

Golden Earth, Travels in Burma

Golden Earth, Travels in Burma


by Norman Lewis

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 275 PAGES

The classic, mesmerizing account of the people and country of Burma as recorded by the author during a visit shortly after independence in 1951. (BMA33, $32.95)

In Farthest Burma

In Farthest Burma


by Frank Kingdon-Ward

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A loving reprint of the famed climber, scholar, botanist and all-around explorer Frank Kingdon-Ward's chronicle of his travels along the eastern Irrawaddy River in Burma. (BMA46, $26.95)

Khmer, The Lost Empire of Cambodia

Khmer, The Lost Empire of Cambodia


by Thierry Zephir

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

Stunningly compact, this profusely illustrated history of the Khmer, its art, architecture and archaeology, is a splendid introduction to monuments of Angkor. (CBD12, $15.95)

Shwedagon, Golden Pagoda of Myanmar

Shwedagon, Golden Pagoda of Myanmar


by Elizabeth Moore | U Win Pe | Hansjorg Mayer

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

The Shwedagon, the golden Buddhist shrine of Myanmar, is the subject of this photographic journey. (BMA17, $40.00)

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)

The Trouser People, A Story of Burma in the Shadow of the Empire

The Trouser People, A Story of Burma in the Shadow of the Empire


by Andrew Marshall

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 307 PAGES

A probing, insightful travelogue. Marshall travels and interviews people in today's Burma, including refugees, rebels and villagers in the remote mountain regions. (BMA28, $19.95)

 

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