Posted August 11th, 2008
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Thailand is a climber’s paradise—discover where to climb, where to stay, what to take, and more in this new guide!
·More than 350 sport routes, rated 1-5 stars for their appeal
·Up-to-date post-tsunami information
·Information on Thai history, culture, and geology, along with useful Thai language phrases
·Author royalties used for route rebolting efforts in Thailand, done in conjunction with the American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA)
This new guide contains everything climbers need to make the most of Thailand, both on the rock and off. You’ll find information on local transportation, lodging, sightseeing, guide schools, and gear shops, as well as how to preserve your gear from the wear and tear of warm salt water breezes, and much more.
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Books - Thailand: A Climbing Guide (Climbing Guides)
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Posted August 10th, 2008
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Thailand is the mecca of birding in Southeast Asia. It’s convenient to get to and get around, and its birdlife is wondrously diverse, exotic, and plentiful. With Birds of Thailand, Craig Robson and fourteen leading illustrators give us the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and concise field guide to this magnificent country’s rich avifaunal heritage in recent years, covering the more than 950 species recorded as of early in the new millennium.
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Posted August 10th, 2008
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The long-standing Michelin Travel Guides are an ideal travel companion for travelers who really want to connect with the world. Get to know the local way of life through detailed background information on the country, people, and culture. Quickly identify the best places to visit using Michelin’s star rating system. The best sites are highlighted on the sites map or you can follow a pre-planned driving tour.
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Books - Michelin The Green Guide Thailand (Michelin Green Guide: Thailand)
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Posted August 9th, 2008
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The Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most out of your trip with minimum difficulties. The opening section Introducing Paris locates the city geographically, sets modern Parisian its historical context and explains how Parisian life changes through the years. Paris At a Glance is an overview of the city’s specialties. The main sightseeing section of the book is Paris Area by Area. It describes all the main sights with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Get to know Paris with The Eyewitness Travel Guide.
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Posted August 8th, 2008
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Thailand is the mecca of birding in Southeast Asia. It’s convenient to get to and get around, and its birdlife is wondrously diverse, exotic, and plentiful. With Birds of Thailand, Craig Robson and fourteen leading illustrators give us the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and concise field guide to this magnificent country’s rich avifaunal heritage in recent years, covering the more than 950 species recorded as of early in the new millennium.
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Books - Birds of Thailand (Princeton Field Guides)
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Posted August 8th, 2008
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From pulse-pounding Bangkok to tranquil villages moored along the Mekong River, Thai cuisine is as rich and diverse as the culture it sustains. This unique culinary guide takes you to the heart of the kingdom’s food culture. Here you will discover what Thais mean by im jai (full heart), and expression that fuses culinary satisfaction with contentment in life.
- the essential guide to the culture of food & drink in Thailand
- an exploration of the regional influences that make up Thai cuisine
- descriptions of utensils required for authentic Thai cooking
- the definitive culinary dictionary, a quick-reference glossary and useful phrases for every food & drink occasion
- tantalising photography & recipes
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Books - Lonely Planet World Food Thailand (Lonely Planet World Food Guides)
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Posted August 7th, 2008
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This elegant Thai and English compendium of the world-renowned orchids of Thailand features 685 species in full-color photographs. With its detailed information on the locations, flowering seasons, and distinctive features of the kingdom’s spectacular wild orchids, it is an indispensable companion for both professional and amateur naturalists, as well as for nature lovers on their forays into the national parks of Thailand. The volume includes a species index of Thai and scientific names.
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Books - A Field Guide to the Wild Orchids of Thailand
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Posted August 6th, 2008
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This new Blue Guide will prove indispensable in helping the visitor to discover Thailand’s rich culture. It provides detailed coverage of the art and architecture of the whole country, taking the traveler from the famous monuments and museums of Bangkok and Chiang Mai to small village temples and the major Khmer ruins of the northeast. The forests and mountains of the north, the beautiful islands of the south, and the national parks are thoroughly explored. Buy Now!
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Posted August 6th, 2008
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Set on steep, wooded hills and almost surrounded by a vast bay, this jewel of a city is, above all, photogenic. Equip yourself with a camera, a map, good walking shoes, and set off to discover its historic sights, cultural treasures, and vibrant neighborhoods. For more detailed information about famous sites, maps, a huge selection of hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues look to Eyewitness Travel San Francisco and Northern California.
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Posted August 5th, 2008
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Featuring the most interesting towns and villages in Thailand as well as major temples, town-by-town, with information on sights, markets, festivals and beaches-this is an invaluable resource for travelers.
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Featuring the most interesting towns and villages in Thailand as well as major temples, town-by-town, with information on sights, markets, festivals and beaches-this is an invaluable resource for travelers. Buy Now!
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