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Ru

by Kim Thúy ...

Series series 10 SUR 10
Ru est composé de très courts récits liés un peu comme dans une ritournelle : la première phrase du chapitre reprend le plus souvent l’idée qui terminait le chapitre précédent, permettant ainsi de faire le pont entre tous les événements que la narratrice a connus : sa naissance au Vietnam pendant la guerre, la fuite avec les boat people, son accueil dans une petite ville du Québec, ses études, ses ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Ru est composé de très courts récits liés un peu comme dans une ritournelle : la première phrase du chapitre reprend le plus souvent l’idée qui terminait le chapitre précédent, permettant ainsi de faire le pont entre tous les événements que la narratrice a connus : sa naissance au Vietnam pendant la guerre, la fuite avec les boat people, son accueil dans une petite ville du Québec, ses études, ses
... Read more
DK Vietnam

by DK Travel ...

Series series Travel Guide
Make your trip to Vietnam extraordinaryA boat trip around Halong Bay. Delicious banh mi from a street food spot in Hanoi. Exploring the ancient ruins at My Son. There are so many reasons to visit Vietnam. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Vietnam to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Make your trip to Vietnam extraordinaryA boat trip around Halong Bay. Delicious banh mi from a street food spot in Hanoi. Exploring the ancient ruins at My Son. There are so many reasons to visit Vietnam. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Vietnam to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led
... Read more
A Brief History of Vietnam

Colonialism, War and Renewal: The Story of a Nation Transformed

by Bill Hayton ...

Series series Brief History of Asia Series
A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous historyA Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war to become the newest Asian tiger economy. This book expertly examines the history of a people and a nation with ancient roots which only took its current shape in the 19th century under French colonial rule, and its ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous historyA Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war to become the newest Asian tiger economy. This book expertly examines the history of a people and a nation with ancient roots which only took its current shape in the 19th century under French colonial rule, and its
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Bali Today!

In Search of the "Real Bali" - Stories and Essays about Sex, Religion, Love, Family, Tourism and Village Life

by Jean Couteau ...

The "Real Bali" is not what you think.Bali Today! collects over 100 essays and stories drawn from the English Corner column of the Bali Post, offering an unfiltered look at everyday life on the Island of the Gods. Jean Couteau, a leading cultural authority on Bali, writes with a wry, observant eye on village life, courtship rituals, religion, family, and the tensions between Balinese tradition and ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The "Real Bali" is not what you think.Bali Today! collects over 100 essays and stories drawn from the English Corner column of the Bali Post, offering an unfiltered look at everyday life on the Island of the Gods. Jean Couteau, a leading cultural authority on Bali, writes with a wry, observant eye on village life, courtship rituals, religion, family, and the tensions between Balinese tradition and
... Read more
Michael Palin in the Philippines

The incredible new book from the bestselling author and Britain's best-loved travel writer

by Michael Palin ...

**The extraordinary new book from the bestselling author, a richly illustrated travel adventure across the island nation.Illustrated throughout with colour photographs taken on the trip, and brimming with wry humour and fascinating insights, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country.**---------Michael Palin’s latest adventure sees him exploring one of the most fascinatingly complex ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

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**The extraordinary new book from the bestselling author, a richly illustrated travel adventure across the island nation.Illustrated throughout with colour photographs taken on the trip, and brimming with wry humour and fascinating insights, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country.**---------Michael Palin’s latest adventure sees him exploring one of the most fascinatingly complex
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The Gentleman In The Parlour

by W Somerset Maugham ...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY PAUL THEROUXSomerset Maugham's success as a writer enabled him to indulge his adventurous love of travel, and he recorded the sights and sounds of his wide-ranging journeys with an urbane, wry style all his own. The Gentleman in the Parlour is an account of the author's trip through what was then Burma and Siam, ending in Haiphong, Vietnam. Whether by river to Mandalay, on ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY PAUL THEROUXSomerset Maugham's success as a writer enabled him to indulge his adventurous love of travel, and he recorded the sights and sounds of his wide-ranging journeys with an urbane, wry style all his own. The Gentleman in the Parlour is an account of the author's trip through what was then Burma and Siam, ending in Haiphong, Vietnam. Whether by river to Mandalay, on
... Read more
DK Top 10 Singapore

by DK Travel ...

Series series Pocket Travel Guide
Home to the lush Singapore Botanic Gardens, ornate historic architecture andtowering skyscrapers, Singapore embraces the new and the old, all with sustainability at its heart.Make the most of your trip to this tropical city-state with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Singapore has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Home to the lush Singapore Botanic Gardens, ornate historic architecture andtowering skyscrapers, Singapore embraces the new and the old, all with sustainability at its heart.Make the most of your trip to this tropical city-state with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Singapore has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing.
... Read more
mãn

by Kim Thúy ...

Series series NON CLASSE
mãn est une histoire d'amour entre une femme et celles qui l'ont, tour à tour, fait naître, allaitée, élevée. Elle a été déposée dans le potager d'un temple bouddhiste sur le bord d'un des bras du Mékong par une adolescente. Une moniale l'a recueillie et nourrie d'eau, de riz et du lait des seins d'une mère voisine, avant de la confier à une autre femme – enseignante de jour, espionne en tout ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

mãn est une histoire d'amour entre une femme et celles qui l'ont, tour à tour, fait naître, allaitée, élevée. Elle a été déposée dans le potager d'un temple bouddhiste sur le bord d'un des bras du Mékong par une adolescente. Une moniale l'a recueillie et nourrie d'eau, de riz et du lait des seins d'une mère voisine, avant de la confier à une autre femme – enseignante de jour, espionne en tout
... Read more
Living In... Hong Kong

The Complete Guide

by Leslie Nasr ...

Fifth book in the "Living In Series," a comprehensive guide to Hong Kong for visitors and expatriates relocating to the area. The Living In Series(TM), is the guide for all residents, business travelers and tourists who move to, conduct business in and visit cities around the world. All the books in the series follow the same style while being adapted to each city and its uniqueness. The series ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fifth book in the "Living In Series," a comprehensive guide to Hong Kong for visitors and expatriates relocating to the area. The Living In Series(TM), is the guide for all residents, business travelers and tourists who move to, conduct business in and visit cities around the world. All the books in the series follow the same style while being adapted to each city and its uniqueness. The series
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It's a World of Beautiful Madness

My outrageous backpacking adventure

by Adam Dickinson ...

It was madness from the moment I left. Every year thousands of people leave to travel the world. Not everyone has the same experience. I spent my student loan on a ticket around the world. I was out of the country straight after graduation. I left London for Bangkok with Rory and James, my two chums from Uni. It was lads on tour…for a whole year. This is my story, a story of an adventure that left ... Read more

$3.69 CAD

It was madness from the moment I left. Every year thousands of people leave to travel the world. Not everyone has the same experience. I spent my student loan on a ticket around the world. I was out of the country straight after graduation. I left London for Bangkok with Rory and James, my two chums from Uni. It was lads on tour…for a whole year. This is my story, a story of an adventure that left
... Read more
Le mystère du petit chat qui portait bonheur

MYSTERE DU PETIT CHAT.. PORTAIT BO [NUM]

by Lise Giguère ...

En voyage, tout nous semble mystérieux. Cette petite chienne en bronze, par exemple, qui guette l'arrivée des bateaux au bout de son quai en Alaska, d'où sort-elle ? Ou encore, pourquoi les bateaux de pêche vietnamiens ont-ils presque tous de gros yeux peints sur leur proue ? Quelle est donc la véritable histoire du maneki-neko, le petit chat porte-bonheur qui nous accueille avec sa patte en l'air ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

En voyage, tout nous semble mystérieux. Cette petite chienne en bronze, par exemple, qui guette l'arrivée des bateaux au bout de son quai en Alaska, d'où sort-elle ? Ou encore, pourquoi les bateaux de pêche vietnamiens ont-ils presque tous de gros yeux peints sur leur proue ? Quelle est donc la véritable histoire du maneki-neko, le petit chat porte-bonheur qui nous accueille avec sa patte en l'air
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Motorcycle Odyssey: A Backpacker's Guide to Riding the Length of Vietnam

by Nicholas Brookland ...

TRAVEL LIKE A PRO IN A COUNTRY WHERE BRIBING COPS IS NORMAL!Everyone knows someone who's ridden the length of Vietnam. What if you could do the same?For us Kiwis and Australians, it's difficult finding decent material about motorcycling in Vietnam. With so much conflicting information online and uncertainty around costs, it's no wonder people keep putting off this 1600 km road trip.Nicholas ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

TRAVEL LIKE A PRO IN A COUNTRY WHERE BRIBING COPS IS NORMAL!Everyone knows someone who's ridden the length of Vietnam. What if you could do the same?For us Kiwis and Australians, it's difficult finding decent material about motorcycling in Vietnam. With so much conflicting information online and uncertainty around costs, it's no wonder people keep putting off this 1600 km road trip.Nicholas
... Read more
Bangkok

Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand [A Cookbook]

by Leela Punyaratabandhu ...

From one of the most respected authorities on Thai cooking comes this beautiful and deeply personal ode to Bangkok, the top-ranked travel destination in the world.WINNER OF THE ART OF EATING PRIZEEvery year, more than 16 million visitors flock to Thailand’s capital city, and leave transfixed by the vibrant culture and unforgettable food they encounter along the way. Thai cuisine is more popular ... Read more

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From one of the most respected authorities on Thai cooking comes this beautiful and deeply personal ode to Bangkok, the top-ranked travel destination in the world.WINNER OF THE ART OF EATING PRIZEEvery year, more than 16 million visitors flock to Thailand’s capital city, and leave transfixed by the vibrant culture and unforgettable food they encounter along the way. Thai cuisine is more popular
... Read more
Buttertea at Sunrise

A Year in the Bhutan Himalaya

by Britta Das ...

Often seen as a magical paradise at the end of the world, Bhutan is inaccessible to most travellers. Set against the dramatic scenery of the Himalaya, this beguiling memoir recalls hardships and happiness in a land almost untouched by the West.When Britta Das goes to work as a physiotherapist in a remote village hospital, her good intentions are put to the test amid monsoons, fleas, and startling ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Often seen as a magical paradise at the end of the world, Bhutan is inaccessible to most travellers. Set against the dramatic scenery of the Himalaya, this beguiling memoir recalls hardships and happiness in a land almost untouched by the West.When Britta Das goes to work as a physiotherapist in a remote village hospital, her good intentions are put to the test amid monsoons, fleas, and startling
... Read more
Vi

by Kim Thúy ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Mon prénom, Bào Vi, illustrait l'intention de mes parents de « protéger la plus petite ».Si l'on traduit littéralement, je suis « Précieuse minuscule microscopique ».Comme dans la plupart des cas au Vietnam, je n'ai pas su être à l'image de mon nom. Souvent, les filles qui s'appellent « Blanche » ou « Neige » ont le teint très foncé, et les garçons nommés « Puissance » ou « Fort » craignent les ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Mon prénom, Bào Vi, illustrait l'intention de mes parents de « protéger la plus petite ».Si l'on traduit littéralement, je suis « Précieuse minuscule microscopique ».Comme dans la plupart des cas au Vietnam, je n'ai pas su être à l'image de mon nom. Souvent, les filles qui s'appellent « Blanche » ou « Neige » ont le teint très foncé, et les garçons nommés « Puissance » ou « Fort » craignent les
... Read more
Krakatoa

The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883

by Simon Winchester ...

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was
... Read more
The Frangipani Tree Mystery

by Ovidia Yu ...

Series Book 1 - Su Lin Series
First in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore.1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

First in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore.1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in
... Read more
Simple Thai Food

Classic Recipes from the Thai Home Kitchen [A Cookbook]

by Leela Punyaratabandhu ...

Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavors in this collection of 100 recipes for easy, economical, and accessible Thai classics—from the rising star behind the blog She Simmers.Who can say no to a delicious plate of Pad Thai with Shrimp; a fresh, tangy Green Papaya Salad; golden Fried Spring Rolls; or a rich, savory Pork Toast with Cucumber Relish? Thai food is not only one of the most vibrant ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavors in this collection of 100 recipes for easy, economical, and accessible Thai classics—from the rising star behind the blog She Simmers.Who can say no to a delicious plate of Pad Thai with Shrimp; a fresh, tangy Green Papaya Salad; golden Fried Spring Rolls; or a rich, savory Pork Toast with Cucumber Relish? Thai food is not only one of the most vibrant
... Read more
Saigon to Hanoi

Vietnam Travel Guide books, #8

by Anton Swanepoel ...

Series Book 8 - Vietnam Travel Guide books
Tips and Advice on Taking the Train Between Saigon and Hanoi in Vietnam.Vietnam is a magnificent country. There is so much to see in Vietnam, that to see it all will require months of traveling around the country. For those that want to see a bit more about the country but have limited time, or need to travel between Saigon and Hanoi, a train ride is a good option.The information in this booklet ... Read more

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Tips and Advice on Taking the Train Between Saigon and Hanoi in Vietnam.Vietnam is a magnificent country. There is so much to see in Vietnam, that to see it all will require months of traveling around the country. For those that want to see a bit more about the country but have limited time, or need to travel between Saigon and Hanoi, a train ride is a good option.The information in this booklet
... Read more
Walking with Ghosts in Papua New Guinea

Crossing the Kokoda Trail in the Last Wild Place on Earth

by Rick Antonson ...

Acclaimed travel writer Rick Antonson (Full Moon Over Noah’s Ark) tackles his most challenging adventure yet: a formidable trail through the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea.Rick Antonson has traveled to parts of the world that are not simply exotic but sometimes damned near inaccessible. He has climbed to the summit of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey, traveling beyond to Iraq and Iran and ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Acclaimed travel writer Rick Antonson (Full Moon Over Noah’s Ark) tackles his most challenging adventure yet: a formidable trail through the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea.Rick Antonson has traveled to parts of the world that are not simply exotic but sometimes damned near inaccessible. He has climbed to the summit of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey, traveling beyond to Iraq and Iran and
... Read more
Preah Vihear Temple

Cambodia Travel Guide Books, #18

by Anton Swanepoel ...

Series Book 18 - Cambodia Travel Guide Books
Discover the famous Preah Vihear Temple and marvel at its beauty with 23 pictures in this instructional guide book.Get an excellent idea of what to expect when visiting the temple, and how to get there.Preah Vihear temple is a mountain temple, on a 525m cliff, on the Dongrak Mountains, on the much-disputed Cambodia-Thailand border. The site is 240km from Siem Reap, and is 700m long, stretching ... Read more

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Discover the famous Preah Vihear Temple and marvel at its beauty with 23 pictures in this instructional guide book.Get an excellent idea of what to expect when visiting the temple, and how to get there.Preah Vihear temple is a mountain temple, on a 525m cliff, on the Dongrak Mountains, on the much-disputed Cambodia-Thailand border. The site is 240km from Siem Reap, and is 700m long, stretching
... Read more
Snowing in Bali

The Incredible Inside Account of Bali's Hidden Drug World

by Kathryn Bonella ...

FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF TRUE CRIME BESTSELLERS HOTEL KEROBOKAN AND OPERATION PLAYBOY: Kathryn Bonella.'It's snowing in Bali.' Among Bali's drug dealers, this is the secret code for a huge cocaine shipment having just landed. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.Snowing in Bali is the true crime story of the organised drug trafficking and dealing ... Read more

$8.17 CAD

FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF TRUE CRIME BESTSELLERS HOTEL KEROBOKAN AND OPERATION PLAYBOY: Kathryn Bonella.'It's snowing in Bali.' Among Bali's drug dealers, this is the secret code for a huge cocaine shipment having just landed. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.Snowing in Bali is the true crime story of the organised drug trafficking and dealing
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Shopping In Siem Reap

Cambodia Travel Guide Books, #19

by Anton Swanepoel ...

Series Book 19 - Cambodia Travel Guide Books
Where to buy in Siem ReapShopping in Siem Reap is your passport to discovering the best shop to buy from in Siem Reap. With the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what shop or market sells what, you will be able to get what you want a lot easier.Know where to get cheap households goods, clothing, fresh fruit, meat, canned goods and more if you intend on making Siem Reap your home. For tourists, ... Read more

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Where to buy in Siem ReapShopping in Siem Reap is your passport to discovering the best shop to buy from in Siem Reap. With the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what shop or market sells what, you will be able to get what you want a lot easier.Know where to get cheap households goods, clothing, fresh fruit, meat, canned goods and more if you intend on making Siem Reap your home. For tourists,
... Read more
Angkor Wat Temple

Free books by Anton Swanepoel, #1

by Anton Swanepoel ...

Series Book 1 - Free books by Anton Swanepoel
Discover The Amazing Angkor Wat Temple With 37 ImagesGet an introductory to this magnificent temple and know what to expect on your Angkor Wat visit.The jungle floor gives way to your every step, as you plunge deeper into the overgrowth. A path, worn rough by thousands before you, guides you to a place of untold mystique and beauty. Light breaks through a dense thatch of leaves ahead, marking your ... Read more

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Discover The Amazing Angkor Wat Temple With 37 ImagesGet an introductory to this magnificent temple and know what to expect on your Angkor Wat visit.The jungle floor gives way to your every step, as you plunge deeper into the overgrowth. A path, worn rough by thousands before you, guides you to a place of untold mystique and beauty. Light breaks through a dense thatch of leaves ahead, marking your
... Read more

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