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Adventuring in Indonesia --Part of the wonderful Sierra Club series, this new volume provides an overview of the many nature and outdoor adventures available on this 17,000 island archipelago. From rainforests to beaches, snow-covered mountains to volcanoes, the options are almost limitless. Holly Smith covers everything you need to know before you go: what to pack, how to prepare, transportation, tours, accommodations, and health concerns. She also helps you decide which island paradise is right for you. $18.00

Culture Shock! Indonesia --Geared toward the long-term visitor, this guide is invaluable for any traveller who wants to learn about the culture, etiquette, colloquial expressions, religious beliefs and everyday life of the major Indonesian islands. Includes information on yearly festivals and holidays. $12.95

Also:
Culture Shock Borneo $12.95

Dive Sites of Indonesia --Guy Buckles offers descriptions of all the major dive sites, including what you will see down below, and rates them for expertise and level of difficulty. Gorgeous color photographs and maps illustrate the text and are sure to whet your appetite for adventure. $24.95

Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Bali --Descriptions, charts, maps and ratings are included for each dive/snorkeling site in Bali, providing you with lots of information for planning (and executing) your dives. $14.95

Eat Smart in Indonesia --The authors take you on a tour of each island's foods, regional specialties and ingredients. They provide translations of culinary terms and hundreds of menu items, and help guide you through the world of Indonesian food markets. They even provide recipes to try at home and listings of Indonesian food sources here in the U.S. A great resource. $12.95

Fielding's Birding Indonesia --This is the only comprehensive guide to birds and bird-watching throughout Indonesia. Arranged by region, it includes information on nature preserves and other prime birding sites, practical travel tips and a modest field guide. $19.95

Fielding's Diving Indonesia --A good guide to all the dive spots on the major islands and even a few of the "minor" ones. Filled with practical trip-planning information, it assesses levels of difficulty and expertise required for each dive and describes the underwater sights. No color photographs. $19.95

Fielding's Surfing Indonesia --Yes, now there is even a guide to surfing the diverse islands of this archipelago. Practical travel advice, descriptions of the best surfing beaches, safety considerations and wave quality are all covered here, so grab your board and go! $19.95

Indonesia Footprint Handbook --Joshua Elliot has written a detailed guide to all the practical aspects of travel throughout this area. You will find transportation schedules, hotels, restaurants, shopping, sporting activities and all the sights, with an emphasis on off the beaten path spots. All that's missing is more detailed background information. $24.95

Indonesia Handbook --Bill Dalton's guide is often considered the "bible" for travellers to Indonesia because it really does cover nearly the whole archipelago. This extraordinarily detailed guide covers trip preparation, transportation between and within islands, lodgings of all types, restaurants, and a wealth of sightseeing information. An emphasis on nature and the outdoors makes this particularly good for adventurous travellers. $25.00

Knopf Guide to Bali --This volume of this luscious series covers the history, art, and sights of Bali. As always, hundreds of color illustrations, photographs, reproductions, and maps complement the well-written text. This is the perfect introduction to Balinese culture to read before or during your trip, and to savor always. $25.00

NEW Lonely Planet Indonesia’s Eastern Islands--Peter Turner guides you to Indonesia’s less travelled islands, from Lombok to Timor, where you can explore coral reefs, volcanoes, lush rainforests, white sand beaches and the famous Komodo dragon without the crush of tourists that characterize other parts of the archipelago. He covers everything you need to know to travel around the islands, including island-hopping, language tips and lodgings ranging from beach huts to villas. Sections on outdoor adventures, health and safety, and flora and fauna are also included, as are excellent maps (a Lonely Planet trademark). $17.95

Lonely Planet Indonesia --This thorough guide for the budget-minded independent traveller provides practical information on all aspects of travel throughout this large archipelago. Historical and cultural background, sightseeing, and outdoor activities are all covered in detail, with great maps. $25.95

Also:
Lonely Planet Bali $15.95
Lonely Planet Jakarta $9.95
Lonely Planet Java $14.95

Maverick Guide to Bali and Java --Don Turner has written a good general guidebook that emphasizes sightseeing and outdoor activities. The book also includes hotel and restaurant information for all budgets and tips on shopping. $14.95

Passport Regional Guides of Indonesia --From the ultimate luxury of five-star hotels in Bali to Stone Age villages in New Guinea, you can explore on and off the beaten path with these comprehensive sightseeing guides. Color photographs convey the unique cultures and beauty of the islands, while the wealth of clear practical information and maps makes it easy to plan.

Treasures and Pleasures of Indonesia --This guide invites travellers to delve into Indonesian culture by exploring its artists and craftspeople, as well as its sights. Indonesian art and antiques, precious stones, clothing, fabrics, and handicrafts are just some of the bargains to be had-if you go to the shops, markets and factory outlets listed here. The authors also guide you to the most interesting cultural sights, the best hotels and restaurants and provide practical tips on bargaining, customs, and shipping your purchases back home. $11.95

Language

Berlitz Indonesian Phrasebook $6.95

Berlitz Indonesian Cassette Pack (one 90-minute cassette and a phrasebook) $16.95

Lonely Planet Indonesian Phrasebook $5.95

Rough Guide Indonesian Phrasebook $6.00

Background Reading

Arts and Crafts of Indonesia --Anne Richter has devoted the last twenty years to researching and collecting the arts and crafts of Indonesia. She shares her knowledge and enthusiasm in this gorgeous tribute to both the art itself and the diverse cultures that produce it. 200 color and black and white photographs show Balinese musical instruments, Javanese batiks, metalwork and woodcarvings, shadow puppets and masks in all their glory. This book is a real treat for the eyes. $22.95

Inside Indonesian Society: Java --This is a good introduction to the customs and everyday life of the Javanese people. The author describes current social and religious traditions, as well as their historical context, and provides insights helpful to anyone travelling in Java. Numerous color photographs complement the clear, well-written text. $17.95

Into the Heart of Borneo --An informative and hilarious account of five miss-matched travellers and how they survive the jungles of Borneo, by Redmond O'Hanlon, one of our favorite travel writers. $12.00.

Islands in the Clouds --Isabella Tree, a friend, and their machete-carrying bodyguard explore the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya. Her account of the trip brings to life the history and people of this region and the conflict between ancient ways and modern technology. Part of the Lonely Planet Journeys series. $10.95

Ring of Fire --For those of you who missed the original 1988 showing of Ring of Fire, the documentary of Lawrence and Lorne Blair's ten-year journey through Indonesia, and missed the repeat on PBS a few years ago, we have the next best thing. The accompanying book is back in print and is filled with stories and photographs from their amazing trip. $19.95

NEW Ring of Fire Boxed Video Set--If you missed the original 1988 showing on PBS of Ring of Fire, Lawrence & Lorne Blair's documentary of their ten-year journey through Indonesia, or if you would like to relive the excitement of the remarkable journey, we now have a complete boxed set available (videos not sold separately):
Volume One: Spice Island Saga
Volume 2: Dance of the Warriors
Volume 3: East of Krakatoa
Volume 4: Dream Wanderers of Borneo Boxed VHS Video Set: $79.95

Shooting the Boh --When Tracy Johnston signed up for a rafting trip on Borneo's Boh river, she was ready for an unusual vacation. But what she did not expect, and of course gets in droves, are never-before-charted waters, treacherous rapids, sweat eating bees and evil spirits. Her offbeat and funny story illuminates life on and off the river, and might make you give up your dreams of wild adventure. $11.00

Under the Mountain Wall --Originally published over 30 years ago, this is the incredible story of Peter Matthiessen's visit with the Kurelly people in New Guinea, a stone age tribe that has somehow survived the 20th century nearly intact. $9.95