Asia
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Korea: A New History of South and North
$18.00 Add to cartA major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day
“Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and ba- Author: Cha, Victor
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: September 03 2024
- ISBN10: 0300278705
- Language: English
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The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget: Travel Guide with eBook
$28.99 Add to cartThis Southeast Asia on a Budget guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also
- Series: Rough Guides Main
- Author: Guides, Rough
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 960
- Publish Date: October 22 2024
- ISBN10: 1835291600
- Language: English
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Deep, Deep Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench
$9.99 Read moreDeep, deep down, at the very bottom of the ocean, lies a secret world. Through lyrical narration, this spare-text STEM picture book takes readers on a journey to a place very few humans have ever been… [more below]
- Author: Lukidis, Lydia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: August 01 2024
- ISBN10: 1684469457
- Language: English
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Mao’s Hijacked Generation
$24.95 Add to cartMao’s Hijacked Generation. Sarasota, FL: New Knowledge Press, 2024
According to Ai Weiwei, the renowned Chinese artist and human rights activist, “[t]his rare book is a true record of the dark history.
- Author: Wang, Youfen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 496
- Publish Date: June 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798990507302
- Language: English
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The Great Transformation: China’s Road from Revolution to Reform
$38.00 Add to cartThe first thorough account of a formative and little understood chapter in Chinese history
“Almost every page contains an eye-opening detail. . . . The Great Transformation evokes the multiple paths,- Author: Westad, Odd Arne
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 424
- Publish Date: October 29 2024
- ISBN10: 0300267088
- Language: English
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Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China
$35.00 Add to cart“Astonishing…Brings to life a thriving – and rather civilized – empire” – The Telegraph
Control the sea, and you control everything…a gripping tale of naval warfare, dynastic rivalry, and technical- Author: Weatherford, Jack
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: October 29 2024
- ISBN10: 1399417738
- Language: English
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V. Malar: Greatest Host of All Time
$17.99 Add to cartV. Malar can’t wait to celebrate the harvest festival Pongal with her cousins from Seattle. But will they have enough in common to make it enjoyable? An illustrated chapter book about extended family … [more below]
- Series: V. Malar
- Author: Subramaniam, Suma
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: November 05 2024
- ISBN10: 1536229113
- Language: English
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Seven Samosas: Counting at the Market
$18.99 Add to cartFrom bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal comes an upbeat rhyming picture book counting backwards from twenty to one delicious Indian and South Asian treats.
Off to the market- Author: Sehgal, Kabir
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: October 29 2024
- ISBN10: 166593400X
- Language: English
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Japanese Swords and Armor: Masterpieces from Thirty of Japan’s Most Famous Samurai Warriors
$45.00 Add to cartThe first book to present the amazing swords and armor belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history!
Paul Martin, a world-renowned scholar of Japanese swords, takes us on a journey of disc- Author: Martin, Paul
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: October 29 2024
- ISBN10: 4805318384
- Language: English
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Hokkaido: Recipes from the Seas, Fields and Farmlands of Northern Japan
$40.00 Add to cart“Tim Anderson is the perfect combination of eater, teacher and guide and this thrilling exploration of the food of Japan’s Hokkaido brings all those talents together. It’s a must have for any cook’s k… [more below]
- Author: Anderson, Tim
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: October 29 2024
- ISBN10: 1784885983
- Language: English
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Sona Sharma, a Friend Indeed
$16.99 Read moreSona decides to run for class leader! But her friend Joy is running, too. Does Sona really want to lead, or just to win? Chitra Soundar shines a light on democracy in the latest book in this charming … [more below]
- Series: Sona Sharma
- Author: Soundar, Chitra
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: October 15 2024
- ISBN10: 1536238163
- Language: English
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Lonely Planet Eat Malaysia and Singapore
$17.99 Add to cartFor everybody excited about exploring the unique cuisine and food culture of Malaysia and Singapore, this book is the perfect primer. It introduces the key specialities of each region, covering their
- Series: Lonely Planet Food
- Author: Food, Lonely Planet
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 216
- Publish Date: June 14 2022
- ISBN10: 1838695184
- Language: English
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Victory at Any Cost: The Genius of Viet Nam’s Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap
$24.95 Add to cartMany people do not understand why America lost the Viet Nam War. Author Cecil B. Currey makes one primary reason clear: North Viet Nam’s Senior Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap. Victory at Any Cost tells the full … [more below]
- Series: Warriors (Potomac Books)
- Author: Currey, Cecil B.
- Binding: Mass Market Paperbound
- Page Count: 434
- Publish Date: April 01 2005
- ISBN10: 1574887424
- Language: English
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Lonely Planet Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary
$9.99 Add to cartLonely Planet Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary is your passport to the most relevant Thai phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Bargain with your samlor driver, find locally made souvenirs and
- Series: Phrasebook
- Author: Evans, Bruce
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 260
- Publish Date: September 18 2018
- ISBN10: 1786570785
- Language: English
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Lion City: Singapore and the Invention of Modern Asia
$28.95 Read moreA compelling, illuminating and evocative history of Singapore–the world’s most successful city-state.
In 1965, Singapore’s GDP per capita was on a par with Jordan. Now it has outstripped Japan. After- Author: Vasagar, Jeevan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: March 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1643139347
- Language: English
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Monsoon
$9.99 Read moreGet out your umbrellas!
Filled with stunning imagery and description, Monsoon by Uma Krishnaswami and Jamel Akib depicts a wonderful children’s story of anticipation, seasonal changes, and the beauty- Author: Krishnaswami, Uma
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: July 05 2022
- ISBN10: 1250835119
- Language: English
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1971: A People’s History from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India
$24.95 Read moreThe year 1971 exists everywhere in Bangladesh-on its roads, in sculptures, in its museums and oral history projects, in its curriculum, in people’s homes and their stories, and in political discourse.
- Author: Zakaria, Anam
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 402
- Publish Date: November 01 2021
- ISBN10: 014345403X
- Language: English
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Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels #4: Following the Trail of Marco Polo
$9.99 Read moreWhat begins as a relaxing vacation turns into a time-traveling adventure, where Geronimo Stilton must travel to Khanbalik, or “The City of Khan” (modern day Beijing) in 13th Century China where he enc
- Series: Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels #4
- Author: Stilton, Geronimo
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: April 13 2010
- ISBN10: 1597071889
- Language: English
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Your Passport to Italy
$8.99 Add to cartWhat is it like to live in or visit Italy? What makes Italy’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Italian people.
- Series: World Passport
- Author: Dickmann, Nancy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2021
- ISBN10: 1496697197
- Language: English
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The Private Life of Chairman Mao
$25.00 Add to cart“The most revealing book ever published on Mao, perhaps on any dictator in history.”–Professor Andrew J. Nathan, Columbia University
From 1954 until Mao Zedong’s death twenty-two years later, Dr. Li Z… [more below]- Author: Zhi-Sui, Li
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 736
- Publish Date: April 02 1996
- ISBN10: 0679764437
- Language: English
