Travel - Asia

Annapurna is the unforgettable account of this heroic climb and of its harrowing aftermath, including a nightmare descent of frostbite, snow blindness, and near death.Author: Maurice HerzogPublisher: Lyons PressPublished: 05/01/2022Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.05h x 6.06w x 0.74dISBN: 9781493065547About the AuthorMaurice Herzog is...

Armenia: A year at Erzeroom, and on the frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and PersiaAlmost from time immemorial a border warfare has been carried on between the Koordish tribes on the confines of Turkey and Persia, in the mountainous country beginning at Mount Ararat toward...

Explore colors, shapes, numbers --plus simple Japanese words--through a baby-friendly trip to Japan.From spotting shapes on Shibuya Crossing to folding origami to splashing in an ofuro, baby discovers the local culture and traditions of Japan. Baby Go! Japan explores colors, shapes, sounds and sensory...

From being carried in a warm podaegi to celebrating Children's Day to spotting triangles at Bukchon Hanok Village, baby discovers the local culture and traditions of South Korea. Baby Go! South Korea explores colors, shapes, sounds and sensory experiences through travel. Baby is carried...

Be More Japan is a celebration of all things Japanese. You can take a look through popular sights and pick and choose what interests you to plan your perfect trip. Or take a trip through everything to get the full experience of Japan. Whether...

Jamie Zeppa was 24 when she left a stagnant life at home and signed a contract to teach for two years in the Buddhist hermit kingdom of Bhutan. Much more than just a travel memoir, Beyond the Sky and the Earth is the story...

A comprehensive, fully illustrated field guide to the birds of China China is home to some of the most spectacular birdlife to be found anywhere in the world. This richly illustrated field guide covers every species found throughout the region, including numerous endemic and...

We have visited Kyoto many times over the years--to explore its temples and shrines, to encounter the culture and craftsmanship that enrich daily life, to admire the serenity of its gardens, to savor the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine and confections that reflect each...

This is the English-translated edition of BRUTUS Issue No. 1028, 'The Complete Guide to Tokyo by BRUTUS.'In this special feature, well-known figures and creators share their personal ways of enjoying Tokyo, offering walking guides to the city's ever-evolving neighborhoods, along with recommendations for spots...

La autora del bestseller internacional La magia del orden nos comparte las tradiciones y la filosofía que dan forma a su vida y que pueden mejorar la tuya.«Este libro representa algunos de los principios rectores que guían mi vida. Revela los valores que fluyen...

"A sumptuous whistle-stop tour of India's diverse food ways. Maneet has penned a love letter to the best of Indian food."--Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Top Chef and Taste the NationIACP AWARD WINNER - LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE -...

An authoritative and "exquisitely written" (Guardian) account of five thousand years of Chinese history Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay...

Traveling to Japan has never been so much fun--visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi! This graphic Japan travel guide is the first of its kind exploring Japanese culture from a cartoonist's perspective. Cool Japan Guide takes you on a...

Imagina el viaje perfecto a Japón...Seguro que viajar a Japón está en tu lista de deseos, a que sí? Lo entendemos. No en todos los países puedes montarte en los trenes más rápidos del mundo, sumergirte en las aguas termales de un volcán activo...

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE! The only nonfiction work by Krasznahorkai available in English, a bracing account of traveling through China at the turn of the 21st century Known for his brilliantly dark fictional visions, László Krasznahorkai is one of the most respected European...

Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and ThibetMore than a year and a half had been spent in the hottest parts of the plains of India, and another dreaded hot season was rapidly making its approach, when, together with a brother officer, I applied...

Whether you want to trek volcanic Mount Rinjani, surf the Bukit Peninsula or visit holistic healers in Ubud, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Bali and Lombok have to offer. Two neighboring islands nestled in the Indonesian archipelago, Bali...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Beijing and Shanghai is your in-depth guide to the very best of these two metropolitan cities.Take in the major sights, from the breathtaking Great Wall of China to the imperial splendor of the Forbidden City; go on a canal cruise...

Make your trip to China extraordinary. Exploring Beijing's Forbidden City. Hiking along the Great Wall. Devouring dim sum in Hong Kong. China offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. With...

Whether you want to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, speed through the countryside aboard a shinkansen, or shop til you drop in futuristic Shibuya, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all Japan has to offer. Japan is a land of contrast...