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Culture Shock! Thailand --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 in Thailand. It also includes information on yearly festivals and holidays. $12.95
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Culture Shock! Burma (Myanmar) $12.95
Dive Sites of Thailand --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
Lonely Planet Bangkok --In-depth sightseeing, hotel and restaurant listings from luxurious to basic, excursions outside the city and a fold-out map on the inside cover make this trim pocket-sized guide comprehensive and easy to use. Tips on canal trips, Thai cooking classes and shopping will help you make the most of your exotic holiday. $9.95
Lonely Planet Thailand Travel Atlas --This travel atlas contains 40 detailed maps of every region of Thailand, along with maps of the major cities. All are in full color, and map labels and legends are in Thai and English so that you can find your way around easily. The text by veteran Lonely Planet writer Joe Cummings covers an introduction to the region and detailed transportation information, including the new rail system. Measures 6.25" by 9". $8.95
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Lonely Planet Thailand $19.95
Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands and Beaches $15.95
NEW Maverick Guide to Thailand-- Geared toward the independent traveller, Len Rutledge’s newly updated guide is filled with essential information and honest advice. Arranged by region, it covers everything from beaches in Phuket to trekking in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand. It includes hotel, restaurant and transportation recommendations for all budgets, and a wealth of outdoor activities. Rutledge even offers driving directions, off-road options for motorcycles and riverboat excursions. $15.95
Michelin Green Guide to Thailand --Michelin has finally delved into Asia with this welcome guide to Thailand. Introductions into Thai history and Buddhist traditions and arts complement A to Z descriptions of all the sights throughout Thailand, from Bangkok to Phuket to Chiang Mai. As always, the Green Guide is strictly for sightseeing--no hotels or restaurants are included. $20.00
Myanmar (Burma) Footprint Handbook --Joshua Eliot provides honest appraisals of the political situation and an overview of the history of this troubled nation. Voluminous practical information, from bus schedules to hotels to archaeological sites, and good sightseeing descriptions make this new cloth guide indispensable for the independent traveller in Burma. (Formerly the Thailand & Burma Handbook.) $16.95
Passport Koh Samui and Environs --Part of Passport's wonderful Asia series, this is the only guide available just to Koh Samui. It provides an introduction to the area's history and culture, and an overview of all the sights, with photographs and maps but very little practical travel information. $15.95
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Passport Phuket $14.95
Rough Guide Thailand --Part of the popular British series geared toward independent budget travellers, this guide details everything you need to know about travel in Thailand, from the practical to the obscure. It is useful for anyone who wants to know what to expect, what to see and how to get around, as well as modest places to stay and eat. $17.95
Thailand Footprint Handbook --Voluminous practical information, from bus schedules to hotels to dive spots, good sightseeing descriptions and hundreds of maps make this cloth guide by Josh Eliot indispensable for the independent traveller in Thailand. $19.95
Thailand Handbook -- This comprehensive guide by Carl Parks (and Moon Publications) offers loads of practical travel information as well as historical and cultural background. The specialty here is detailed coverage of off the beaten path sights and every type outdoor activity from Chiang Rai to Phuket, and beyond. $19.95
Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore By Rail --Brian McPhee has written a detailed, practical guide to train travel in these three countries, with information on cost, approximate schedules, comfort and routes. Tips on hotels, restaurants and sights near the train stops are very helpful. $15.95
Thailand Trip Planner --This guide offers dozens of sightseeing itineraries through Thailand, from Bangkok to Phuket to Chiang Mai and beyond. Each region and its sights are fully described and mapped, and author Julia Wilkinson provides hotel and restaurant recommendations in all price ranges, transportation tips (by car, public transportation or boat), and all sorts of helpful planning advice. $17.95
Treasures and Pleasures of Thailand --This guide invites travellers to delve into the local culture by exploring its artists and craftspeople, as well as its sights. Thai 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
Berlitz Thai Phrasebook $6.95
Language 30 Thai Cassette Pack (two 35-minute cassettes and a booklet) $16.95
Lonely Planet Burmese Phrasebook --This pocket-sized phrasebook with a pronunciation guide and a bilingual dictionary is a life-saver. $5.95
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Lonely Planet Thai Phrasebook $5.95
Lonely Planet Thai Hill Tribes $4.95
Arts and Crafts of Thailand --Over 200 color and black and white photographs showcase the beauty and variety of Thailand's art, while the text by William Warren brings to life the culture that creates and uses it. Wood carvings, hand-woven fabrics, musical instruments, masks and much more are all celebrated here. $22.95
Burmese Days --George Orwell brings us a classic tale about the oppression of British-ruled Burma. Two stories are interwoven here: a corrupt native policeman trying to gain entry into the white man's club, and a British resident's courtship of a visiting Englishwoman. Orwell, who served in the Burmese police, presents an insider's view of the clash of politics and culture, making this fascinating reading particularly in light of the recent controversies over tourism there. $14.95
Inside Thai Society --Written by Dr. Niels Mulder, an anthropologist who has studied Thai society for over 30 years, this is a good introduction to the customs and everyday life of the Thai people. The author describes current social and religious traditions, as well as their historical context, and provides insights helpful to anyone travelling in Thailand. Numerous color photographs complement the clear, well-written text. $17.95
Travelers' Tales Thailand --James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger have collected writings by 46 well-known authors in this informative and enjoyable new book. Norman Lewis, Charles Nicholl, Thalia Zapatos, Pico Iyer and many others share their experiences travelling throughout Thailand, and their impressions of the people, culture, politics and sights. A lovely accompaniment to any trip. $15.95