books about: asia     books:       East Asia: A Cultural, Social, and Political History8 reviews Patricia Buckley Ebrey, Anne Walthall, ... Wadsworth Publishing, 2008 Great coverage of all of northeast Asia I don't understand why some reviews were not so good. I thought this book did an excellent job of covering the history of East Asia (mostly Korea, China, and Japan). There are some good photos here too and I liked how there was some analysis on the relations of the countries and not just bland statements or repetitions of other history books (ie-there's some good writing on how Japanese history ...             Stephen Roach on the Next Asia: Opportunities and Challenges for a New Globalization3 reviews Stephen Roach Wiley, 2009 Good Insights and Data - The book is a collection of essays written by Roach over the past three years reporting how the Asia story has played out to date, and how it looks for the future. Most of the book focuses on China, providing a wealth of background for understanding Roach's recommendations for the U.S. and China, and the direction of China's leadership. Nearly 80% of China's GDP goes to exports (30%) and ...             Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia30 reviews Ahmed Rashid Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002 Valuable and Important Book Jihad by Ahmed Rashid provides an explanation for the rise of militant Islam in Central Asia. I purchased this book because I enjoyed another of Rashid's works, Taliban, and because it was on sale. Within the first few pages, the significance of Rashid's book is obvious. For one, the author is an objective journalist (that term should be redundant but, sadly, it isn't) with first-hand experience ...             Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central Asia153 reviews Ahmed Rashid Yale University Press, 2001 Objective and truthful If you really want to know about Afganistan and why the Taliban emerged,you must read this book. Why were these people needed, why were they welcomed? It gives you a lot to think about, on why the west ignores alarm signs until it is too late, and too many economic interests are involved, which do not have in mind the welfare of other countries and their people.             The Miracle: The Epic Story of Asia's Quest for Wealth8 reviews Michael Schuman HarperBusiness, 2009 Very highly recommended Six centuries of history and stories of bold decisions and historical undercurrents mark THE MIRACLE: THE EPIC STORY OF ASIA'S QUEST FOR WEALTH. From heated business negotiations and private board meetings to factory floors and presidential sessions, this offers a inside view of economic and social powerhouses tracing how Asian companies became global corporations and how these world shifts ...             Inside Central Asia: A Political and Cultural History of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz2 reviews Dilip Hiro Overlook Hardcover, 2009 A 'must' for any library strong in Asian history and culture INSIDE CENTRAL ASIA: A POLITICAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF UZBEKISTAN, TURKMENISTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, TAJIKISTAN, TURKEY AND IRAN is a 'must' for any library strong in Asian history and culture, especially as these regions are typically given only cursory attention in favor of Japan, Korea and others. The former Soviet republics of Central Asia represent a politically pivotal region and are ...             Asia Olivier Follmi Abrams, 2008 Inspired by the beauty of distant countries, Asia celebrates the depth and grandeur of the Far East. The fourth volume in Abrams? album-size collection of Olivier Föllmi?s photographs, this book presents the most exceptional images the artist took during his travels in Burma, Japan, China, and Vietnam, and many points between. The large format allows the photographs, their colors, and the places and people they capture to come alive in the ...             Frommer's Southeast Asia (Frommer's Complete)4 reviews Sherisse Pham, Ron Emmons, ... Frommers, 2009 outstanding This guide is one of the best guide books. It has everything you need to know before going to Asia. From currency, weather, attractions, shopping, beaches, bargain accomodations to the best local dining experience. I liked the various highlights that were given for each city in asia. This way if you are pressed for time while traveling, you can pick out the sites that were listed. Very helpful ...             Southeast Asia: On a Shoestring26 reviews China Williams Lonely Planet, 2008 The one the only: Lonely Planet! The Lonely Planet Guides are consistently the best travel guides for backpackers and other budget travelers. Their Southeast Asia guide is superior to all the other ones I have seen because it includes Myanmar (Burma)--along with a discussion of whether travelers should travel there or not due to the human rights boycott. Some of the details that you might have in 10 separate country-specific ...             Hot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia33 reviews Jeffrey Alford, Naomi Duguid Artisan, 2000 Beautiful, Informative, Luscious As all the Alford-Daguid collaborative efforts, the book defies easy categorization--cookbook, travelogue, photojournalism. Recipes are authentic and delicious. Leafing through the book is almost as deeply satisfying as eating the meals.             When Asia Was the World: Traveling Merchants, Scholars, Warriors, and Monks Who Created the "Riches of the ...2 reviews Stewart Gordon Da Capo Press, 2009 A new view of premodern world history This is a brilliantly innovative and highly readable account of the "world" that stretched from the Middle East to East Asia for a millenium before Europe began to sail the globe. Describing a series of contrasting individuals who travelled great distances across kingdoms and cultures, the author takes us vividly through a fascinating kaleidoscope of landscapes, economies, and spiritual terrains ...             Birds of Southeast Asia (Princeton Field Guides)11 reviews Craig Robson Princeton University Press, 2005 Probably the best for use in the field. A really great work! I wish I had this book last year when I made a stopover at the Bangkok Airport going to and from Germany. Even though I was unable to step outside, I did some birdwatching from the large window overlooking the beautiful spacious garden outside. At that time I used a hardback edition of Craig Robson's "Birds of Thailand," that I purchased at the bookstore within the airport. ...             Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia: A Photographic Guide Richard Chandler Princeton University Press, 2009 Shorebirds are prized among birders for their stunning plumages, evocative calls and songs, extensive migration patterns, and the unique challenges they pose for identification. Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia is an illustrated guide to all 134 shorebird species found in the Northern Hemisphere, written by one of the world's leading shorebird experts. It features more than 850 stunning color photographs and a color distribution ...             Southeast Asia: Lonely Planet Phrasebook2 reviews San San Hnin Tun, Lonely Planet Phrasebooks Lonely Planet, 2006 Lonely Planet, THE only guide for adventure travel! I have visited 42 countries, mostly "adventure" style and Lonely Planet is THE guide to use! Their books are compact, concise and authoritative. I have often visited countries (usually less developed countries) for months at a time where I take only one carry on bag. As you can imagine I need to have a lot of information at my fingertips in a form that's small, lightweight and full of ...             Central Asia (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)13 reviews Bradley Mayhew Lonely Planet, 2007 an essential guide to the region I cannot imagine anyone visiting Central Asia without this guide. I used it on a one-month trip around Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan and found most of the information to be remarkably complete and accurate. The authors obviously did not travel overland between Khojand and Osh via Batken but even the few sketchy references were enough to see me through. I saved $20 by hiring a taxi only ...             Government and Politics in South Asia: Sixth Edition1 review Yogendra K Malik, Mahendra Lawoti, ... Westview Press, 2008 South Asian perspectives This is a well written book.It is both factual and concise.It would be suitable for both undergraduate and even graduate courses on South Asia as a broad based primer encompassing relevant political,economic and social facts about an increasingly important region which is host to a population creeping toward the 1.5 billion mark.Chapters on the smaller countries Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal ...             The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia (Kodansha Globe)96 reviews Peter Hopkirk Kodansha International, 1992 Understanding our world The Great Game Peter Hopkirk Excellent! A "must read" for all history lovers, war and intelligence tactics students, diplomacy use, etc. The Middle East on the XIX century with all the turmoil between England and Russia. The empires of the time and the struggle for keeping influence, control, and protecting their colonies. Hopkirk, with an amenity not frequently encountered on historic books, ...             Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia3 reviews Rafis Abazov Palgrave Macmillan, 2008 best of the central asian atlases for the money This is a nice atlas with useful information, even though it is not full color. Simply put, there are no competing atlases about Central Asia costing less than $150, so this is your only option if you're interested in the area.             The Rough Guide to First-Time Asia, Edition 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)3 reviews Lesley Reader, Lucy Ridout Rough Guides, 2006 Essential Reading for Your First Time This book offers a general overview of what to expect in this region of the world. I found it most useful in helping me choose which contires I want to visit and which I don't. It lists the highlights on what each contry has to offer as far as touring and cost and informs about which countries to use caution when visiting. At no point do the authors tell you not to visit a country -- very ...             History Of Asia- (Value Pack w/MySearchLab)6 reviews Rhoads Murphey Prentice Hall, 2008 A great scholarly introduction to the history of Asia I read this textbook in a junior-level undergraduate course on the history of Asia. Rhoads Murphey's text certainly has a tall task in covering 4,000 years of history in severally culturally distinct regions in Asia, but I thought he succeeded. Another reviewer has pointed out that Murphey does a very good job of focusing on themes and meaningful interpretation of historical trends. 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