Category Archives: Travel Guides
Seven Hundred Years: A History of Singapore
Assessments of Singapore`s history invariably revolve around Sir Stamford Raffles` arrival in 1819. Before this date – we`ve been told – “nothing very much appears to have happened in Singapore”. Pre-1819 Singapore was a sleepy, historically insignificant fishing village, little more than the “occasional resort of pirates”.This ambitious book, co-written by four of Singapore`s foremost
CultureShock! Thailand: A survival guide to Customs and Etiquette
CultureShock! Thailand is the complete guide for those who wish to make sense of the fascinating, manifold and often contradictory aspects of this ancient kingdom. Can you tell your tom yum goong from your tom kha kai? Do Buddhist monks eat meat? Why do Thais all seem to call each other “Khun”? When introduced to
Cultureshock! San Francisco
CultureShock! San Francisco is the complete guide for those who wish to make sense of the most open and probably the most tolerant city in the United States. San Francisco is the most beautiful–ravishing–cosmopolitan city in the United States, with clean air, sparkling water on three sides, steep hills rising in the middle of the
Thailand: History, Politics and the Rule of Law
This introductory book on Thai politics and the rule of law explains why chronically unstable Thailand struggles to mediate and adjudicate its political disputes. It focuses on the continuities between the pre-1932 and post-1932 periods. Since the shift to constitutional monarchy in 1932, the power of the monarch and military has endured, the legislature, electorate
Yum Yum!
What’s on the menu today?Maybe a fish, a banana or a nice piece of cheese?Find out what each animal likes to eat.Young readers can enjoy a surprise at the end!
A Monsoon Feast – short stories to Celebrate the Cultures of Kerala & Singapore
A Monsoon Feast comprises seven short stories by renowned writers from Kerala (India) and Singapore that provide deep insights on the various concerns and ways of life of both communities. The collection includes stories by well-known author Shashi Tharoor, Commonwealth Writers` Prize-winning author of 12 books, including The Great Indian Novel, and inaugural Singapore Literature
Raffles and the British Invasion of Java
On a hot August afternoon in 1811, an army of 10,000 British redcoats splashed ashore through the muddy shallows off Batavia (the former name of Jakarta, Indonesia`s capital) to conquer the Dutch colony of Java. They would remain there for five turbulent years. Drawing on both British and Javanese archival sources, this entertaining and highly
When in Asia – Customs, Culture and Comedy: Travellers Notes on China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, and More (from the Best- Selling Cultureshock! Series)
When cultures meet, the results are often surprising – and frequently hilarious. Even as the world becomes globally connected, customs and practices are preserved in very localised ways. In Asia, where traditions abound, daily life can be a minefield of misunderstandings – but also a rich source of amusement and enlightenment. Casting its net over
Berlin Sketchbook
Berlin, the capital city of Germany, can be seen as a 25-year-old city. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the city`s identity evolved to be modern, tolerant and at times even eccentric. This identity was forged by the reunion of two close but disparate populations. On one side, Berliners lived in a
Florence Sketchbook
Florence – capital of Tuscany, birthplace of the Renaissance and a UNESCO Word Heritage Site – is shown in this book through the depictions of its architectural wealth, iconic monuments and its less well-known areas. From churches to museums, gardens to palaces, and small squares to twisting narrow streets, Fabrice Moireau has created a vivid
German for Your Trip (Berlitz)
German for Your Trip in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before and during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles and promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books and Dictionaries, Phrase books and CDs, Shortcuts to’ฆ, Travel Packs, i-Phrase, ‘ฆin
Mexican Spanish Phrase Book (Berlitz)
Mexican Spanish Phrase Book in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before and during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles and promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books and Dictionaries, Phrase books and CDs, Shortcuts to’ฆ, Travel Packs, i-Phrase, ‘ฆin
