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From the very first moment she set foot in South Korea, Barbara Zitwer, literary agent to some of the most celebrated, prize-winning Korean authors, fell head-over-heels in love, discovering there a renewed sense of happiness and energy. In this witty, charming book, Zitwer shares all that she has learnt about this fascinating country: a vibrant, global powerhouse of culture and industry with an enduring devotion to the ancient philosophies of han, heung and jeong (resilience, joy and the art of giving).

This bundle of three books warns of the dangers and common mistakes that people make when in Thailand. Essential listening for tourists, as the information contained can save you a fortune, as well as serious grief. For those who are considering relocating to Thailand or taking up with a Thai lady, the information is invaluable. It's better to know before you go.

It took Lawrence Bransby and his son, Gareth, three journeys into Central Asia before they were able to ride the legendary Bartang Pass. But it's another pass that becomes the focus of this story - Matts Pass in southern Tajikistan - and a motorcycle gets abandoned deep in the Pamir Mountains after father and son push the limits of their bodies and bikes just one step too far. Never before - across Africa, into the Russian taiga, or in the Western Sahara - have they had to abandon a bike and walk out...

Autor opisuje Indonezję XXI wieku, w której Dajakowie ścinają wrogom głowy i zjadają ich serca, Toradżowie grzebią zmarłych wiele lat po śmierci, mieszkają z trupami, kilka lat po pogrzebie wyjmują ich z trumien i spacerują z nimi, a Papuasi zabijają i zjadają ludzi w najdzikszej dżungli świata, bo to stanowi sens ich życia. Opowiada o wyjątkowej wielkanocnej procesji morskiej i takimż polowaniu z harpunami na wieloryby.

Vietnam is one of the most fascinating destinations in Southeast Asia. Having emerged from two decades of war, it is has undergone a period of rapid and far-reaching change, and its people have their eyes fixed firmly on the horizon. Culture Smart! Vietnam is for those who want to learn about the traditional values, sensibility, and modern way of life of the Vietnamese. It explains deep-seated attitudes and describes some of the social, economic, and cultural changes now underway.

This audiobook exposes the worst lie about Thailand, and goes on to detail many of the complications that retirees have in the Kingdom. At times it's not a pleasant listen, but there's plenty of expatriates who will tell you they wish they knew what they were getting themselves in for before they arrived in Thailand.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local audiobook is for you. Eat Like a Local - Ho Chi Minh City by author Emma Ngo offers a crash course that help the travelers to discover the food in Ho Chi Minh and tips that only locals know. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

Greater Than a Tourist - Penang Malaysia, by Tina Thanabalan, offers the inside scoop on Penang. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Greater Than a Tourist: Bukidnon, Philippines by Christine L. Evidente offers the inside scoop. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination, and you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Greater Than a Tourist Greater Than a Tourist - Naga Camarines Sur Philippines, by Myke Naval, offers the inside scoop on Naga City.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist: Miri, Malaysia by Margherita Essa offers the inside scoop on Miri. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other travel books.

Greather Than a Tourist - Chandigarh India, by Jatin Dewan, offers the inside scoop on Chandigarh. This audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than a Tourist- Kolkata, India by Anisha Mandal offers the inside scoop on Kolkata. Most travel books tell you how to sightsee. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

India's huge population of 1.2 billion people is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion. Steeped in ancient traditions, exceptionally fatalistic, and intensely passionate about their culture, the Indians are also ingenious, creative, and world leaders in cutting-edge science and technology. Show interest in their country, and it will be reciprocated with genuine warmth and friendship.

Greater Than a Tourist - Chiang Mai, Thailand by Mandy Brzenk offers the inside scoop on Chiang Mai. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your travel destination. Here, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller travel books.

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Japanese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by...

Karachi. Pakistan's largest city is a sprawling metropolis of 20 million people. It is a place of political turbulence in which those who have power wield it with brutal and partisan force, a place in which it pays to have friends in the right places and to avoid making deadly enemies. It is a society where lavish wealth and absolute poverty live side by side, and where the lines between idealism and corruption can quickly blur.

Greater Than a Tourist - Phnom Penh Cambodia by Calum Noakes offers the inside scoop on Phnom Penh. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your travel destination.

In 1911, Hermann Hesse sailed through southeastern Asian waters on a trip that would define much of his later writing. Hesse brings his unique eye to scenes such as adventures in a rickshaw, watching foreign theater performances, exploring strange floating cities on stilts, and luxuriating in...

This audiobook will discuss the history and founding of Hinduism, the basics of the four main beliefs of Hinduism, the gods and goddesses that are associated with these beliefs, and how to practice the beliefs of Hinduism in everyday life. Hinduism: What You Need to Know About the Hindu Religion, Gods, Goddesses, Beliefs, History, and Rituals will also bring up some philosophical questions based on the core beliefs of Hinduism that will help to guide decisions on life’s actions.