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Shanghai is a city of juxtapositions with a long and complicated history. Once a magnet for foreigners because of its sophistication and exoticism, it has re-emerged after decades of eclipse to become the economic powerhouse fuelling much of Chinas fevered growth. This attractively designed little guide gives tourists and professionals alike an overview of notable architecture created in Shanghai during this period (Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Stadium, Three on the Bund).

Lonely Planet Nepali Phrasebook & Dictionary is your passport to the most relevant Nepali phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Know how to organise your mountaineering trip safely and responsibly, bargain with humour in the local bazaars, or order the best momos this side of Mount -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find P...

The book may be small enough to fit in your pocket, but it is packed with essential information on what to do and see in the city and beyond. From the team that brought you the Azerbaijan Explorer (Live Work Explore), this mini marvel is your handy guide to the best of Baku.

Steeped in history, tradition and beauty, Kyoto reflects the changing of the seasons more than any other city in the world. There are 2000 temples and shrines to visit, the intricate culture of Geisha, tea houses, Zen gardens, and artisan crafts that are just as important today as they were a thousand years ago. In a compact, light paperback format perfect for slipping into your back pocket, Kyoto Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to the city's most interesting cultural, shopping, eating an...

This is the ideal guide for beginning or seasoned international travellers, with information on accommodations for all price ranges; options for travelling by air, bus, or road; restaurant phone numbers and popular Korean dishes; as well as information on local customs, tours, interpreters, and more. With this handy guidebook by your side, your vacation will be hassle free and highly satisfying.

The Rough Guide to Thailand is the ultimate travel guide to one of Asia's most diverse and vibrant countries. The clear maps and detailed coverage will help you uncover the best that Thailand has to offer - from idyllic islands and atmospheric temples to fantastic street food and hill-tribe hikes The Rough Guide to Thailand offers insider information on everything from night markets and noodles to exploring the jungle and finding the quietest beaches, plus insider reviews of the best places to s...

INCREDIBLE JAPAN is a crash course in Japanese culture--an introduction to those inimitable aspects of the country which are necessarily alien to the foreign observer. With delightful cartoons by the Japanese artist-illustrator, Masakazu Kuwata, the book proves that what is incredible about Japan is not inexplicable, and provides enlightenment on such potentially incomprehensible paradoxes as: - Highly-skilled young men who hold degrees in judo --and flower arrangement. - The "man in the moon"...

Lonely Planet Turkey is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Bath in a hammam; explore chaotic and colourful bazaars; or hot air balloon over Cappadocia's honeycomb landscape -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Turkey and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Turkey:Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and...

The South Korean capital of Seoul is one of Asia's most absorbing cities, its food, shopping, shows and sights roping in visitors from far and wide. Here one can simultaneously enjoy Asia's past and future: look one way and you'll see mountains, temple eaves and 14th-century palaces from the heyday of the Joseon Kingdom, look the other and you'll see skyscrapers drenched in a blaze of neon. The Time Out Seoul city guide charts the dizzying progress of a city that refuses to stand still. With the...

Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Audio CD is your passport to the most relevant Mandarin phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Find the perfect authentic yum cha, express your appreciation of your host's culinary prowess or converse over a game of mah jong -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel S...

The world knows more about secret North Korea than the free society of the South. As a peace summit heralded a new era for a country divided for 50 years, Jennifer Barclay searched for the spirit of South Korea, discovering a land full of passion, tradition and spirituality, good humour and great food. Jen quit her high-pressure job and followed her musician boyfriend to South Korea, where his band had a contract to play funk at a luxury hotel. But life in Seoul was lonely and bewildering. De...

This book contains John Ray's personal life account as Principal of the Biscoe School in the heart of Srinagar between 1962 and 1986. Intended as 'something to give leaving students', it touches on people and events in a very different age. Hippies, chief ministers, bishops and Kashmiri people of every background crowd the stage, set against the background of a school extraordinary in its range of adventurous activities. Jyoti Sahi's drawings picture the now vanished Kashmiri scene and Wajahat H...

Lonely Planet East Timor Phrasebook & Dictionary is your passport to the most relevant East Timor phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Be able to communicate with locals when hiking on out-of-the-way treks, enjoy trying new meals, or know the etiquette of being a guest in someone's home -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-...