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Editorial Review Dharamsala- literally, a place for shelter, is surely a name that was meant to be….Home to the Dalai Lama and the Headquarters of his Government-in- Exile, this tiny dot on India's vast landscape is steeped in history and today, boasts a cosmopolitan populace.Overlooking the stun... More

Discover Corsica Sip and ice-cold pastis in the maquis-scented garden of a south coast chambre d'hote.Test your tyres as you wind up vista-filled corniches to the hilltop hamlets of La Castagniccia.Learn to tell coppa from prisuttu as hand-cured, mountain charcuterie melts in your mouth.Splash down ... More

The phenomenal bestseller from the author of Notes From a Small Island. From perfectly formed potatoes to adulterous US presidents, and from domestic upsets to millennial fever, Bill Bryson just cannot resist airing his opinions and standing up for his (mostly) law-abiding fellow American citizens. ... More

All you need is Nepali In the busy Durbur Square, make a connection with some well-chosen words. Get the low-down on the highlands from your porter as you trek through the mountains. Don't just stand there, say something - take control of your Nepal experience. In This Guide: New pronunciation guid... More

This latest addition to the Oneworld Library of Global Ethics and Religion contains articles from leading scholars on the role played by religious ethics in today's society.... More

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC returns to the scenes of those tales, which won him world recognition. Once again he evokes the magic of the blessed isles in the Pacific with stories and accounts glowing with color and alive with adventure. "This is a book that should... More

After more than fifty years of modernisation, India is far from being made over in the image of a western country... It often poses hard challenges. The reactions it evokes are complex, ranging from awe and wonder to repulsion and rejections. India in Mind is a stunning collection of the diverse an... More

No one knows Melbourne like the staff of Lonely Planet, which is based in Melbourne. Comprehensive information on the city's art and music scene, as well as insider tips on attractions, bars, restaurants, and shopping are included in this text.Great move. You've just picked up Lonely Planet's hometo... More

Superior coverage is given to unexplored and out-of-the-way destinations, with a new activities section that spans festivals, language classes, yoga courses, and Ayurvedic massage.Discover India Shield your eyes as the desert sun ignites the sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, p. 245Sway side-to-side as yo... More

How does it feel to live and work in the world's most beautiful and luxurious tropical island resort, surrounded by white sandy beaches and aquamarine seas? How does it feel to be in the lap of luxury when you're thousands of miles from anywhere else? And when the guests are some of the richest and ... More

The only guidebook to cover both North and South Korea includes a history chapter written by provocative author Bruce Cummings.Discover Korea Dirty yourself clean at the Mud House - one of Korea's many public baths.Forget hot dogs - snack on dried squid at a baseball game.Vow to get fitter as a wize... More

New Page 1 Change is a constant in our life, both at work and at home. Create That Change! will help you to be a proactive leader and an enthusiastic champion of change in a wide range of situations. ... More

William Dalrymple chronicles ten years of living and traveling in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India. Here he discovers a region falling into a time of darkness, discord and disintegration which according to ancient Hindu cosmology is known as the Age of Kali. Despite the area's strife and discontent, D... More

Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Detailed maps and reviews, including Chinese characters of street names, restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, s... More

Mohawk haircuts in Bali. In Guangzhou – in the New China – a buffeteria serving dishes called ‘Yes, Sir, Cheese My Baby’, ‘A Legitimate Beef’, and ‘Ike and Tuna Turner’. In Japan, a madder-than-ever baseball madness (favourite team: Yomiuri Giants), while the Japanese enact their own... More

Hang on tight as tram 28 rattles up to Lisbon's Castelo de Sao Jorge; step back in history to Braganca's astonishingly well-preserved 13th-century citadel; and savor the world's best port amid the terraced vineyards of tiny Pinhao--with over 86 detailed maps, this guide covers it all.Discover Portug... More

Take a bite out of Aphrodite's island: discover a country where East meets West, fashionable spas sit side-by-side with village kafeneia and heavenly beaches are backed by rugged mountains. While the coast calls to sun seekers and clubbers, inland is a haven of traditional villages, medieval castles... More