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By Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, William Warren. 2000
Most visitors to Singapore marvel at the greenness of it all. Wide Boulevards shaded by venerable Rain Trees, interconnecting parks…
displaying a huge variety of tropical plants, roadside plantings in every shade of green, red and yellow, and great expanses of junglescape alongside the office skyscrapers and apartment blocks. It is truly a garden city, in all senses of the word. In this volume, we showcase many of the Lion City's green spaces, be they the Botanical Gardens and national parks, or plantings of bougainvillea tumbling down the crash-barriers on the super-highways. Orchid Road, the world-renowned Zoological Gardens, the ground-breaking Mandai Orchid Gardens, and many more, are portrayed, along with other lesser-known parks and private and hotel gardens. Sumptuous full -color photographs by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni and texts by botanical expert William Warren literally take one down the garden path on a discovery tour of Singapore's cityscapes, landscapes, hardscapes and few remaing "wild-scapes".By Bill Wassman, Joe Cummings. 2005
In over 140 stunning color photographs, backed by the lucid and insightful writing of Joe Cummings, Bill Wassman brings us…
exquisite portraits and views of Bangkok's people, places, and a host of other delights. Wassman's work is an absolute joy to experience as it celebrates the beauty of this remarkable city. In allowing readers to enter the world of Bangkok, they show clearly why Thailand's heartbeat continues to enchant and beguile all who visit her.By Amy Slyvester Katoh, Shin Kimura. 1993
From Japanese antiques to home and garden design, Japan Country Living is a delightful introduction for art and furniture lovers.…
In over 400 full-color photographs of quaint country homes, lush gardens, simple decorations and traditional dishes and recipes, the lifestyle of the Japanese countryside as it was yesterday can be found in this book. This book lets readers visit charming Japanese country homes and gardens and discover a lifestyle that has been handed down for centuries.By Charlotte Anderson, Gorazd Vilhar. 2013
Japan is a country shrouded in mystery, even now in the 21st century. The myriad facets that, when put together,…
compose the whole of this nation are impossible to fully capture. But in The Little Book of Japan, the dynamic photographer-writer team of Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson do a beautiful job of creating a celebration in words and images that encapsulates what makes this country so extraordinary.Small and easily portable, The Little Book of Japan is organized in a series of 44 essays contained within four chapters: Cultural Icons, Traditions, Places and Spiritual Life. Under these four overarching ideals, Vilhar and Anderson explore a wide range of topics from Japanese cultural icons and traditions to Japan's spiritual life to its unique cities and villages. Broad enough to satisfy anyone with an interest in the culture, art, and beliefs of this unique island nation, yet comprehesive enough for the true Japanophile, The Little Book of Japan is a stunning collection of photographs and thoughful essays. With everything from Cherry Blossoms to Sushi, Calligraphy to Kimonos, Old Tokyo to Hiroshima, to intimate details of Buddhism and Pilgrimages, this book is a beautiful and enjoyable way to learn more about the fascinating island nation of Japan.By Jacob Termansen, Kim Inglis, Pia Marie Molbech. 2004
Cool Hotels showcases the best hotels in India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Be it a rustic retreat or a…
five-star, super-deluxe resort that can hold its own globally, all are at the cutting-edge of the new wave of hotel design and management. Each property has been hand-picked according to a set of criteria that includes a strong design aesthetic, architectural integrity, a commitment to service and a sense of individuality. A million miles away from cookie-cutter approach of chain hotels. Many of the properties have never been featured in guides before and many are just recently opened. With over 500 ravishingly beautiful full color photographs, Cool Hotels is the first in a series of hotel guides focusing on Asia. Ultimately these will be the definitive guides exclusively showcasing the best of Asia's unique places to stay.By Michael Freeman, Alistar Shearer. 2008
Everywhere one looks in India, time-honored tradition meets twenty-first century head-on in a dizzying cocktail of intense impressions. India is…
a paradise for the curious, for the reverent, for the adventuresome, and this is beautifully captured in India: Land of Living Traditions.By R. Ian Lloyd, Patrick R. Booz. 2013
The tropical island of Bali is a place of extraordinary beauty-and even more extraordinary people. Terraced rice paddies climb up…
the steep slopes of misty volcanoes like steps reaching to the sky-and waving palms are silhouetted against vast sandy beaches and tropical sunsets that glow with ever-changing colors. Highland volcanic lakes surrounded by lush jungles contrast sharply with the island's busy towns and roads with a multitude of people.In Bali: The Legendary Isle, author Patrick Booz takes you on a guided tour around this Indonesian island paradise. From Bali's fabled temples-with their elaborately carved statues and colorful painted panels-to the bustling village life surrounding them, this photographic journal provides a detailed look at a thriving culture that maintains its freshness and relevance in the modern world.The photographs of National Geographic photographer R. Ian Lloyd present Bali in all its glory-from the ritual celebrations and theatrical performances of a Balinese temple festival to the luxury of the islands renowned resorts. Bali: The Legendary Isle is an unforgettable record of an incomparable island and her people.By Periplus Editors. 2011
Finding your way around Malaysia (and also the island nation of Singapore and the kingdom of Brunei Darussalam) is a…
breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas.Designed for adventurous travelers and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are available nowhere else. It will help you find your destination in every city, town and region in all three countries. Each of the 90 maps in this atlas is presented in a logical, easy-to-follow manner, with emphasis on the most frequently visited areas. All place names, street names and buildings are indexed for quick reference.Comprehensive: Detailed insets of each major town, travel destination and business hub in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.Informative: Precise locations for all popular sights, hotels, restaurants, office buildings, shopping malls and other essential locations.Practical: The handy size, well-designed key maps and comprehensive index help you find places you are looking for quickly.Reliable: The maps in this book are thoroughly researched and regularly updated by the leading publisher of Asia Pacific maps.By Ryukyu Saito. 1959
Here is a book to teach the beginner the fundamental techniques of suiboku, the unique form of Oriental art that…
has produced some of the world's finest masterpieces of ink-painting. Originating in China and having its spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of expressing nature's colors through shades of black ink monochrome has been enjoyed throughout the centuries in the Orient as a hobby for the amateur.By Lorca Lueras, Leonard Lueras. 2002
Indonesia is well-known to surfers the world over as "The Last Frontier" of their sport. Indeed, except for Hawaii, where…
the ancient Polynesian sport of surfing orignated and was refined, no other maritime nation on Earth is so rich in challenges for accomplished waveriders. Periplus' team of renowned authors-photographers-surfers takes you on a safari that is the stuff of dreams-from the huge island of Sumatra in the west and on east through Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa and Indonesia's "Far East."More than 120 action-pumped photographsInsightful essays by surfers for surfersDetailed maps of important surfing sitesUp-to-date travel advisoriesSurf, surf, surf and more surf!By A.J. Bernet Kempers. 1991
Monumental Bali describes a formative period in Balinese history through a study of the island's fascinating antiquities. This classic work…
provides the key to understanding Bali's most famous monuments, including the "Elephant Cave" near Ubud, the "Royal Tombs" at Gunung Kawi, and the spectacular "Mother Temple" at Besakih. A comprehensive Guide to the Monuments section containing detailed maps, site diagrams, and over one hundred beautiful color photographs, will prove indispensible to the serious visitor.By Abby Denson. 2014
Travelling to Japan has never been so much fun-visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi! This…
full-color graphic novel guidebook is the first of its kind exploring Japanese culture from a cartoonist's perspective. Cool Japan Guide takes you on a fun tour from the high-energy urban streets of Tokyo to the peaceful Zen gardens and Shinto shrines of Kyoto and introduces you to: the exciting world of Japanese food-from bento to sushi and everything in between. the otaku (geek) culture of Japan, including a manga market in Tokyo where artists display and sell their original artwork. the complete Japanese shopping experience, from combini (not your run-of-the-mill convenience stores!) to depato (department stores with everything). the world's biggest manga, anime and cosplay festivals. lots of other exciting places to go and things to do-like zen gardens, traditional Japanese arts, and a ride on a Japanese bullet train. Whether you're ready to hop a plane and travel to Japan tomorrow, or interested in Japanese pop culture, this fun and colorful travelogue by noted comic book artist and food blogger Abby Denson, husband Matt, friend Yuuko, and sidekick, Kitty Sweet Tooth, will present Japan in a unique and fascinating way. Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.By Ann Martin Bowler, Soosoonam Barg. 2011
2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!Perfect for educators or parents wishing to teach kids about different cultures, this…
new book in the Tuttle All About Asia series includes favorite games, foods, special holiday times and after-school activities unique to Korea. All About Korea is a fun-filled journey to a new place.Learn how to play the exciting Korean see-saw game with a friend; how to sing "Happy Birthday" in Korean, and how kids say "hello!"Other activities include making a White Tiger puppet, playing jegi (Korean hacky-sack) and singing "Arirang," Korea's most beloved song.Enjoy the traditional stories "Taming a Tiger" and "Two Foolish Green Frogs."Easy recipes are included for delicious treats like kimbap (roll-your-own wraps) and songpyeon (sweet filled rice cakes).By Ann Martin Bowler, Soosoonam Barg. 2011
2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!Perfect for educators or parents wishing to teach kids about different cultures, this…
new book in the Tuttle All About Asia series includes favorite games, foods, special holiday times and after-school activities unique to Korea. All About Korea is a fun-filled journey to a new place.Learn how to play the exciting Korean see-saw game with a friend; how to sing "Happy Birthday" in Korean, and how kids say "hello!"Other activities include making a White Tiger puppet, playing jegi (Korean hacky-sack) and singing "Arirang," Korea's most beloved song.Enjoy the traditional stories "Taming a Tiger" and "Two Foolish Green Frogs."Easy recipes are included for delicious treats like kimbap (roll-your-own wraps) and songpyeon (sweet filled rice cakes).By Steve Vidler, Derek Davies. 2006
Thailand is a great country to explore, from the mountains and hill tribes of the north, to the excitement of…
the capital of Bangkok, and the sun, sea and sand of the south. With a portfolio of superb photographs, Thailand: A Travel Adventure gives the reader a taste of what to expect in this fabulous and ancient Asian kingdom.By Azby Brown. 2013
This new edition of this Azby Brown architecural classic contains a new preface by Brown, fully revised chapters, along 25%…
new photography and in color for the first time.An extraordinary and ambitious work of architectural reconstruction is underway in twenty-first century Nara. The Genius of Japanese Carpentry is the story of the twelve-hundred-year-old Yakushiji monastery and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire, and warfare.In the eighth century, anonymous carpenters first erected the intricately-designed timber temples and pagodas that compose the Yakushiji Buddhist monastery. Then as today, these buildings were considered marvels of architectural elegance and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Although the full restoration will not be complete until 2030, one of the main temples, the Picture Hall, has been completely reconstructed, employing the original methods, architectural style, and largely the same woodworking technology as its predecessors. Azby Brown chronicles the Picture Hall's painstaking restoration through photographs, extensive interviews with the carpenters and woodworkers, and original drawings based on the plans of Japanese master carpenter Tsunekazu Nishioka. An inspiring testament to the craftsmen, their dedication to excellence, and their philosophy of work as personal fulfillment, The Genius of Japanese Carpentry offers detailed documentation of this singular project and a moving reminder of the humanity that bridges past and present.By Joy Posadas. 2008
Never fear social blunders again with this essential guide to Filipino etiquette!Whether visiting for business or pleasure, knowledge of the…
local customs and traditions will help make the most of your trip to the Philippines. Covering a variety of topics—from how to greet new people to how one is expected to behave during formal events, business meetings and nights out on the town—Etiquette Guide to the Philippines is an indispensable companion for the courteous traveler.By Judith Clancy, Ben Simmons. 2012
An elaborate kaleidoscope of craft, artistry and religion, Kyoto is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Art and…
design form the weft and warp of this vibrant 1,200-year-old city, home to hundreds of gardens, palaces, villas and magnificent wooden temples, including seventeen UNESCO World Heritage sites.Like a Zen koan, Kyoto defies easy description. Its citizens may work at Nintendo designing video games, at a company designing precision medical instruments, or sitting cross-legged meticulously affixing micro-thin flakes of gold foil onto a painting. All of them share a living heritage grounded in centuries of traditional culture.In [Kyoto: City of Zen], local Kyoto expert Judith Clancy presents the most important gardens, temples, shrines and palaces of this ancient capital city and enduring cultural center. In addition to unveiling the city's spiritual and historical riches, this book shares with readers the exquisite foods, artistic crafts, religious ceremonies and architectural traditions that have flourished in Kyoto for over a millennium. Tea ceremonies, calligraphy, weaving, pottery, painting, drama, and many more traditional arts and crafts are presented through the masterful photographs of Ben Simmons, whose images capture the true essence of Kyoto.] The city's natural setting also comes into focus as you walk along leafy mountain paths and through spectacular parks and gardens viewing the best foliage each season has to offer.By Periplus Editors. 2011
Finding your way around Malaysia (and also the island nation of Singapore and the kingdom of Brunei Darussalam) is a…
breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas.Designed for adventurous travelers and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are available nowhere else. It will help you find your destination in every city, town and region in all three countries. Each of the 90 maps in this atlas is presented in a logical, easy-to-follow manner, with emphasis on the most frequently visited areas. All place names, street names and buildings are indexed for quick reference.Comprehensive: Detailed insets of each major town, travel destination and business hub in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.Informative: Precise locations for all popular sights, hotels, restaurants, office buildings, shopping malls and other essential locations.Practical: The handy size, well-designed key maps and comprehensive index help you find places you are looking for quickly.Reliable: The maps in this book are thoroughly researched and regularly updated by the leading publisher of Asia Pacific maps.By Patrick R. Booz. 2013
The tropical island of Bali is a place of extraordinary beauty#151;and even more extraordinary people. Terraced rice paddies climb up…
the steep slopes of misty volcanoes like steps reaching to the sky#151;and waving palms are silhouetted against vast sandy beaches and tropical sunsets that glow with ever-changing colors. Highland volcanic lakes surrounded by lush jungles contrast sharply with the island's busy towns and roads with a multitude of people. In Bali: The Legendary Isle, author Patrick Booz takes you on a guided tour around this Indonesian island paradise. From Bali's fabled temples#151;with their elaborately carved statues and colorful painted panels#151;to the bustling village life surrounding them, this photographic journal provides a detailed look at a thriving culture that maintains its freshness and relevance in the modern world. The photographs of National Geographic photographer R. Ian Lloyd present Bali in all its glory#151;from the ritual celebrations and theatrical performances of a Balinese temple festival to the luxury of the islands renowned resorts. Bali: The Legendary Isle is an unforgettable record of an incomparable island and her people.