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Adam Ferguson offers a unique photographic perspective on the conflict in Afghanistan and the interaction between Afghani civilians and the young men serving in the US Army. In Ferguson's account, humor and violence become interchangeable, as the pressure of conflict takes its toll on everyone involved.Australian photographer Adam Ferguson's work has appeared in numerous international publications including TIME, National Geographic, Vanity Fair, the New York Times, and Rolling Stone, amongst o...

Taiwan is a fascinating country to visit, with ruggedly beautiful scenery and a vibrant culture that preserves the best of ancient traditions, while passionately embracing the newest in high-tech modernity. Insight Guide Taiwan is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to "the beautiful island", where landscapes vary from dramatic mountains to white-sand beaches and attractions include some of the world's best food and a fine collection of classical Chinese architecture. Beautiful photographs...

The ultimate pocket guide to this dynamic city, the Rough Guide to Tokyo provides informed accounts of every attraction from the the futuristic Odaiba to the temple town of Asakusa. Also included is up-to-date advice on where to stay, eat, shop and go out. Information on excursions to Mount Fuji, Yokohama's Chinatown and the dazzling shrines of Nikko is also provided. This edition contains full coverage of the grounds and their surrounding areas of all the venues of the 2002 World Cup.

Cambodia! not a subject normally expected to cause congestion around the travel shelves. Why then a third edition? Perhaps because it is different. Two elderly, some would say naive, doctors from middle England throw caution to the winds and head off with VSO, an organisation more usually associated with adventurous youngsters. They face not just humid heat, cockroaches and cultural somersaults but something incomparably more challenging, the harsh realities of a country still reeling from the p...

'Manthan is definitely the best curry house in the world. Which is no surprise when you consider that it is the latest manifestation of the genius of Rohit Ghai, the Punjabi chef initially behind Benares, Trishna Gymkhana and Hoppers.' Giles Coren, The TimesKutir named by Evening Standard as one of the Best Indian Restaurants in London 2022'Rohit is respectful of the traditions of Indian cooking, yet unafraid of innovation and refinement.' - Pierre KoffmannWith food inspired by India's incredibl...

For decades now, Pico Iyer has been based for much of the year in Nara, Japan, where he and his Japanese wife, Hiroko, share a two-room apartment. But when his father-in-law dies suddenly, calling him back to Japan earlier than expected, Iyer begins to grapple with the question we all have to live with: how to hold on to the things we love, even though we know that we and they are dying. In a country whose calendar is marked with occasions honouring the dead, this question has a special urgency...

In 1962 Gary Snyder, with his wife, the poet Joanne Kyger, joined Allen Ginsberg and his companion Peter Orlovsky for a long trip to India and surrounding countries. As always, Snyder kept extensive journals of his travels and, in this particular case, also wrote the whole account in one long letter to his sister. It was an amazing trip, and one that eventually took on legendary status as an iconic Beat Voyage. Complete with slides and photographs, Passage Through India takes us on a journey tha...

Using the unique spiral binding for flat folding pages, with a bold colour scheme, "Spiral Dubai" is stylish, bright and colourful, in a class of its own. Written by an expert on Dubai, the guide is entertaining yet informative, giving in-depth guidance and expert choices to make the most of this wonderful destination. The guide is split into colour-coded sections, with regional listings, walks and tours. Personally recommended venues for eating and drinking, with 'must-see' sights covered, acco...