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Essential Reading

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Lonely Planet Thailand

Lonely Planet Thailand

by Joe Cummings

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 820 PAGES
  • COMING IN MARCH

A comprehensive practical guide to Thailand geared for independent travelers, by one of Lonely Planet's best writers. (TLD17, $27.99)

Thai, Start Speaking Today

Thai, Start Speaking Today

by Language/30

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1993
  • AUDIO CD

A 90-minute crash course in Thai with two audio tapes and a phrasebook, making use of the foreign service method focusing on dialogue. (TLD43, $24.95)

 
Thailand Map

Thailand Map


by National Geographic Society

  • 2011
  • MAP

A detailed relief map at a scale of 1:1,300,000. (TLD24, $11.95)

Culture Shock! Thailand


by Robert Cooper

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Written for the business traveler or resident, this guide is a lively introduction to modern Thai culture and manners. Its focus is on customs and business etiquette. (TLD15, $17.99)

Fodor's Bangkok's 25 Best

Fodor's Bangkok's 25 Best


by Sylvie Franquet | Anthony Sattin

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

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 Bangkok

Lonely Planet Bangkok


by Andrew Burke

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES

This comprehensive, practical guide includes a good overview of history and attractions, dozens of color maps, and even a section on Thai language. (TLD19, $19.99)

Rough Guide Thailand

Rough Guide Thailand


by Paul Gray | Lucy Ridout

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 888 PAGES

This opinionated, thorough travel guide with region-by-region descriptions is an excellent choice. (TLD12, $24.99)

Survival Kit for Overseas Living

Survival Kit for Overseas Living


by L. Robert Kohls

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 165 PAGES

With chapters on cultural baggage, stereotypes and common complaints of American expats, this intercultural classic is perfect for study abroad. (GEN137, $19.95)

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)

Genders and Sexualities in Modern Thailand

Genders and Sexualities in Modern Thailand


by Peter Jackson | Nerida Cook

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 289 PAGES

A scholarly collection of articles on issues of gender, sexuality and culture in Thailand. (TLD44, $27.50)

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)

The Art of Crossing Cultures

The Art of Crossing Cultures


by Craig Storti

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 153 PAGES

Tips for travelers adjusting to a new culture. (GEN136, $24.95)

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)

What the Buddha Taught

What the Buddha Taught


by Walpola Sri Rahula

  • RELIGION
  • 1972
  • PAPER
  • 151 PAGES

A classic account of Theravada Buddhism by a respected monk and scholar from Sri Lanka. Provides translations from original texts with explanations for Western readers. A good foundation for any visitor to Southeast Asia. (SEA41, $14.95)

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 Arts of Thailand

The Arts of Thailand


by Steve Van Beek | Luca Invernizzi

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

A beautifully illustrated and authoritative introduction to Thai art. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, maps, and site plans. (TLD30, $39.95)

Anna and the King of Siam

Anna and the King of Siam


by Margaret Landon

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 395 PAGES

The enduring, fanciful tale of a governess in mid-19th century Siam, which is the basis for the hit musical production The King and I. (TLD09, $14.99)

Letters from Thailand, A Novel

Letters from Thailand, A Novel


by Botan | Susan Fulop Kepner

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 350 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

A prize-winning novel, first published in 1969 and here newly translated into English. Taking the form of a series of letters back home to his mother, the novel follows the fate of Tan Suang U, a Chinese immigrant in Bangkok at the close of World War II, who marries, raises a family, and runs a successful business. The novel, among its many pleasures, depicts daily life in Bangkok's thriving Chinatown. (TLD45, $19.95)

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