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Eyewitness Guide Thailand

Eyewitness Guide Thailand

by Eyewitness Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 504 PAGES

A compact illustrated guide featuring color photographs, excellent maps and a regional overview of Thailand's natural and cultural attractions. (TLD26, $25.00)

Culture Smart! Thailand

Culture Smart! Thailand

by Roger Jones

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with practical travel advice and a short overview of the land and people. (TLD79, $9.95)

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Map

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Map

by Periplus Maps

  • 2006
  • MAP

With detailed city maps of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, a Northern Thailand regional map and map of the Golden Triangle. (TLD65, $9.00)

 
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)

Lonely Planet Thai Phrasebook

Lonely Planet Thai Phrasebook


by Joe Cummings

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 258 PAGES

A handy pocket phrasebook, covering pronunciation, basic grammar and essential vocabulary for the traveler in Thailand. (TLD46, $8.99)

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

Phra Farang: An English Monk in Thailand

Phra Farang: An English Monk in Thailand


by Phra Peter Pannapadipo

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 356 PAGES

Phra Peter Pannapadipo (AKA Peter Robinson) writes with candor and humor of his transformation from London businessman to novice Buddhist monk. (TLD60, $16.00)

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)

Sightseeing, Stories

Sightseeing, Stories


by Rattawut Lapcharoensap

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 247 PAGES

Lapcharoensap's remarkable debut collection of seven stories are sharp, funny portraits of contemporary Thailand and its generation gap. (TLD68, $12.00)

The Godfather of Kathmandu

The Godfather of Kathmandu


by John Burdett

  • MYSTERY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Sonchai Jitpleecheep, the tenacious Thai police detective, is put to the test as both a cop and as a Buddhist in Burdett's latest, wickedly entertaining mystery, fourth in the series. (TLD93, $14.95)

Elephant Reflections


by Dale Peterson | Karl Ammann

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

A glowing tribute to the elephant, this book combines 133 photographs from noted wildlife photographer Karl Ammann with insightful text on recent field research and the animal's natural history and conservation status. (BST131, $39.95)

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)

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Thailand

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Thailand


by Michael Webster

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A slim pocket guide to 252 of the most conspicuous birds of Thailand, featuring color photographs, brief descriptions and range maps. (TLD18, $15.95)

Birds of Thailand

Birds of Thailand


by Craig Robson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A compact, comprehensive guide with 128 color plates by a team of illustrators. Robson is also the author of the authoritative Birds of Southeast Asia. (TLD41, $35.00)

Thailand, Traveller's Wildlife Guide


by David L. Pearson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 594 PAGES

Featuring full-color illustrations of 600 of Thailand's most common birds, mammals, reef fish, insects, amphibians and reptiles. (TLD83, $29.95)

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