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Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a shoestring: Detailed Itineraries |
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to having big experiences on a small budget, offering the most relevant,...
The Dragon Throne: China's Emperors from the Qin to the Manchu
They were the most powerful rulers on earth. The mighty Qin Shi Huangdu (r. 221-210 BC), who began the construction of the Great Wall. The long-lived Han emperor Wudi (r....
Our Story: A Memoir of Love and Life in China
$20.00 AUD
Begun by the author when he was eighty-seven years old and mourning the loss of his wife, Our Story is a graphic memoir like no other: a celebration of a...
To the Edge of the World: The Story of the Trans-Siberian Railway
Christian Wolmar expertly tells the story of the Trans-Siberian railway from its conception and construction under Tsar Alexander III, to the northern extension ordered by Brezhnev and its current success...
A Brief History of Indonesia: Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The
Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of the World's Largest Archipelago Indonesia is by far the largest nation in Southeast Asia and one of the largest countries in the...
The Chinese Brush Painting Bible: Over 200 Motifs with Step by Step
$15.00 AUD
Chinese brush painting uses minimal strokes to describe the essence of a subject and capture its rhythm and grace. This beautiful book contains 200 exquisite motifs to re-create, from flowers...
Video Night in Kathmandu: And Other Reports from the Not-so-far East
When Pico Iyer began his travels, he wanted to know how Rambo conquered Asia. Why did Dire Straits blast out over Hiroshima, Bruce Springsteen over Bali and Madonna over all?...
Nam: The Vietnam War in the Words of the Men and Women Who Fought
Even now something is missing from the history of Vietnam. Behind the burning sense of horror and betrayal the personal stories remain untold. No one has bothered to talk to...
The Russian Album
$12.00 AUD
Winner of the Royal Society of Literature Award In The Russian Album , Michael Ignatieff chronicles five generations of his Russian family, beginning in 1815. Drawing on family diaries, on...
The Corpse Walker: Real Life Stories: China From the Bottom Up
$12.00 AUD
The Corpse Walker introduces us to regular men and women at the bottom of Chinese society, most of whom have been battered by life but have managed to retain their...
Rising Sun And Tumbling Bear: Russia's War with Japan
The Russians were wrong-footed from the start, fighting in Manchuria at the end of a 5,000 mile single track railway; the Japanese were a week or so from their bases....
Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival
Bending Adversity is a superb work of reportage and the essential book even for those who already feel they know the country well. A both definitive and highly enjoyable book...
The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia
Paul Theroux's world-famous and well-loved homage to train travel brought to you in a stunning new cover The Orient Express; The Khyber Pass Local; the Delhi Mail from Jaipur; the...
The Only Thing Worth Dying For: How Eleven Green Berets Fought for a
On a moonless night just weeks after September 11, 2001, U.S. Special Forces team ODA 574 infiltrated the mountains of southern Afghanistan with a seemingly impossible mission: to foment a...
Ta Teut Amarasi Awakening: Contemporary Textiles And Prints Based On The Cultural Traditions Of Amarasi, West Timor
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageTa Teut Amarasi Awakening: Contemporary Textiles And Prints Based On The Cultural Traditions Of...
Riding The Iron Rooster: By Train Through China
$35.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: DamagedPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: tears along seam of dust jacketAn unforgettable journey across vast landscapes unfolds as a seasoned traveler boards trains that rattle...
The Rise Of Modern China: Third Edition
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, some tanning on rim of pagesThis authoritative historical account, The Rise Of Modern...
The Kite Runner
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA poignant work of historical fiction, The Kite Runner chronicles the complex bond between...
From Heaven Lake: Travels Through Sinkiang And Tibet
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageFrom Heaven Lake: Travels Through Sinkiang And Tibet chronicles Vikram Seth's extraordinary overland journey...
The Reluctant Superpower: Understanding India And Its Aspirations
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis insightful collection of essays, The Reluctant Superpower: Understanding India And Its Aspirations, presents...
State Of Emergency: A Novel
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageState Of Emergency by Jeremy Tiang is a compelling work of historical fiction that...
The Pol Pot Regime: Race, Power, And Genocide In Cambodia Under The Khmer Rouge, 1975-79
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThe Pol Pot Regime: Race, Power, And Genocide In Cambodia Under The Khmer Rouge,...
The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story Of The Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked The Mysteries Of The Middle Kingdom
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis historical biography chronicles the extraordinary life of a brilliant, unconventional scientist whose groundbreaking...
The Brave Japanese
$50.00 AUD
Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account, The Brave Japanese, chronicles the harrowing experiences of Allied prisoners of war...
China's Imperial Past: An Introduction To Chinese History And Culture
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsChina's Imperial Past: An Introduction To Chinese History And Culture presents a comprehensive overview of China's rich historical...
Trial And Error: The Autobiography Of Chaim Weizmann
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Protective covering over cloth boards (removable), light bumping to corners, front...
Men In White: The Untold Story Of Singapore's Ruling Political Party
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling political history, Men In White: The Untold Story Of Singapore's Ruling Political Party, chronicles the foundational years and enduring...
What Went Wrong?: Western Impact And Middle Eastern Response
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageWhat Went Wrong? presents a compelling historical analysis of the complex relationship between Western...
The Nine Songs
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThe Nine Songs presents a profound collection of ancient Chinese poetry, originally attributed to...
This Is Japan
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light shelf wear, minor tearing DJ spine, slight bumping top cornersThis compelling non-fiction work...
Japanese Woodcuts
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsJapanese Woodcuts presents a comprehensive overview of the intricate art of ukiyo-e, detailing the historical evolution and cultural significance of this distinctive...
The Yellow Emperor's Classic Of Internal Medicine
$25.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Front cover slighty worn around top edge, light crease back cover, foxing page edges.This foundational text, The Yellow...
Showa 昭和: An Inside History Of Hirohito's Japan
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling historical account, Showa 昭和: An Inside History Of Hirohito's Japan, chronicles the tumultuous reign of Emperor Hirohito, offering...
A History Of Japanese Literature: The First Thousand Years
$40.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis comprehensive academic work chronicles the rich tapestry of Japanese literary tradition from its earliest origins through its first millennium....
Kyoto: A Contemplative Guide
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsThis guide offers a reflective approach to exploring Kyoto, encouraging readers to engage with its rich culture...
Plain Tales From The Raj
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsPlain Tales From The Raj chronicles the intricate tapestry of life during the British Raj, presenting a vivid mosaic of personal experiences...
The Hindustan Way (SIGNED)
$50.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. no. 14 of 240 copiesThe Hindustan Way explores the historical and cultural...
Half The World: The History And Culture Of China And Japan
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsHalf The World: The History And Culture Of China And Japan presents a sweeping historical and...
A History Of Far Eastern Art
$25.00 AUD
Edition: rev edCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsA History Of Far Eastern Art chronicles the rich artistic traditions spanning millennia across diverse cultures...
Emperor Qin Shihuang's Eternal Terra-Cotta Warriors And Horses: A Mighty And Valiant Underground Army Over 2,200 Years Back
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling historical account chronicles the monumental discovery and enduring legacy of Emperor Qin...
Ancient Indian Grammar: A Concise Analysis
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis scholarly work, Ancient Indian Grammar: A Concise Analysis, presents a meticulous examination of the foundational principles and intricate structures underpinning...
Sojourners: The Epic Story Of China's Centuries-Old Relationship With Australia; Flowers And The Wide Sea
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Yellowed Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling historical narrative chronicles the intricate...
Stilwell and the American Experience in China
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Acceptable Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or marking Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Reading copy with limited markings.This book explores the American involvement in China during World War II,...
China: Seventy Years After the 1911 Hsin-Hai Revolution
$25.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of China's political and social developments following the 1911 revolution. It explores the...
The Long March: The Untold Story
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThe Long March: The Untold Story by Harrison E. Salisbury offers a detailed account of the historical event, providing insights...
Barbarians and Mandarins: Thirteen Centuries of Western Travelers in China
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the encounters between Western travelers and China over thirteen centuries, providing insights into the cultural exchanges and...
The Faraway Drums
$15.00 AUD
Edition: First Edition.Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsJon Cleary's The Faraway Drums transports readers to the tumultuous landscape of colonial India, where a gripping tale...
India: A Million Mutinies Now
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIndia: A Million Mutinies Now presents a profound examination of India's post-independence landscape, chronicling...