Travel : Asia

A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture. Perfect for business and armchair travelers alike, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly chapters, alphabetized by subject, China A to Z introduces a general audience to contemporary Chinese society, as well as its venerable history. Discover:. • Why Chinese names are written in reverse order. • What to bring when visiting a Chinese household. • What the current relationship is between Japan and China. • Why you should wrap gifts in red or pink paper, and never send white flowers. With the 2008 Summer Olympics being held in Beijing, thousands of Chinese adoptions occurring each year, and China becoming the fourth most popular international destination, the need for information about this complex country is greater than ever. more...

Price: $16.00

Advanced 25 Language Phrasebook: German, French, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Croatian, Turkish, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, and Thai. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. Features.:.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Search function.; Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page.; Add Bookmarks.; Text annotation and mark-up.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere.; The Advanced (full) version adds Time, Duration, Days, Months, Colors, Bus. and Train, Directions and many more phrase lists in each language. more...

Price: $9.99

John Wassner sets off to find the fearsome headhunters of Borneo - his only concern: would he be able to find a decent cup of espresso in the jungle? In a journey that took 12 months of planning and preparation, he experiences and explores the wilds of Borneo. more...

Price: $14.99

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. Full post-tsunami update, plus advice on the best beaches, temples, towns, and resorts. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. more...

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Simon Myers spent years in the Middle Kingdom trying to fathom just an inkling of China. In this work he offers an informed and personal account of China, aiming to go behind the cliches and provide a different take on life in this fascinating and frustrating country. more...

Price: $14.99