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Asia's Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific 

Asia's Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific
 (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 25. März 2014
von Robert D. Kaplan (Autor) 
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Produktinformation
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged\n\nForeign affairs scholar Kaplan considers the geopolitics of the South China Sea and makes a compelling argument that the strategically important body of water is likely to become the "Mitteleuropa of the twenty-first century," a flashpoint for future regional power struggles with serious international consequences. There are several reasons for this: a broad shift away from land wars in favor of less overt maritime territorial claims, China's patient but unrelenting military buildup, the sheer volume of tonnage passing through the South China Sea, and diminishing American budgets and appetite for global naval hegemony. Though much of the groundwork for his thesis was laid in Monsoon (2010), his book on the Indian Ocean, here Kaplan pays particular attention to Vietnam (the region's emergent power), Malaysia (its success story), the Philippines (its failed state), and Taiwan (its "Berlin"). In support of some of his conclusions, he offers statistics and the logic of realpolitik; for others, travel-diary anecdotes or historical, even classical, analogy. The result is a riveting, multitextured look at an underexamined region of the world and, perhaps, at the "anxious, complicated world" of the future. --Brendan Driscoll

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    Paperback: 256 pages
    Publisher: Random House Inc (April 1, 2014)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 0812999061
    ISBN-13: 978-0812999068
    Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
    Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars 209 customer reviews

https://www.amazon.com/Asias-Cauldron-Robert-D-Kaplan/dp/0812999061

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THE FOOL IS BACK , (THE SEQUEL TO A FOOL IN PARADISE) 


THE FOOL IS BACK , (THE SEQUEL TO A FOOL IN PARADISE) (Englisch)
von NEIL HUTCHISON (Autor)
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Produktinformation

    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 0975695002
    ISBN-13: 978-0975695005

https://www.amazon.de/dp/0975695002

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Reading Bangkok 


Reading Bangkok Paperback – April 1, 2011
by Ross King (Author)
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Produktinformation
Reading Bangkok presents stories and meanings derived from the built fabric and spaces of Thailand's capital city. The narrative shifts from King Taksin's mostly forgotten but wondrous Thonburi to the tourist spectacle of Rattanakosin, Dusit and Ratchadamnoen (King Rama V's superficial emulation of an admired, imperialist Europe), Sukhumvit "Road" (consumer land), and the slums that are an integral part of the modern city.

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    Paperback: 272 pages
    Publisher: National University of Singapore Press (April 1, 2011)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 9971695464
    ISBN-13: 978-9971695460
    Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches 

https://www.amazon.de/dp/9971695464

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Americans in Thailand 

Americans in Thailand (Englisch) Gebundenes Buch – 7. Februar 2015
von Robert Horn (Autor), Alan Dawson (Autor), Denis Gray (Autor)
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They brought the printing press and telescopes, religious fervor and medical innovations, they advised the monarchs and then based their operations there for a controversial war.Americans in Thailand is the story of one of the world's most fascinating foreign communities. Beginning with the first American to step foot on Siamese soil in the early 1800's and covering the growth of the community from the early traders and missionaries through the Vietnam-war era, the illustrated title explores the colorful and compelling impact Americans have had on this Southeast Nation.
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This is a valuable history of Americans whose lives influenced and were influenced by Thailand. The authors bring the old days to life as Americans from all walks of life came to Thailand and devoted their lives to living in a tropical, strange and intriguing place. It starts in 1818 as the first American, Captain Stephen Williams from Roxbury, Massachusetts, sailed to Bangkok as a merchant trader. He was welcomed and soon more American ships arrived with commodities to trade. Traders, missionaries and U.S. government envoys were soon settling in Bangkok, as various royal persons and prestigious Thai families played a role in the ensuing upheaval as manners and morals clashed. Then American companies starting setting up branches including Singer Sewing Machine in 1905. The book reveals behind the scenes stories of businessmen, educators, soldiers, CIA operatives and their families as they play their part in Thai history. Behind the scenes intrigue, covert operations, and personal stories of World War I and II and the Vietnam War are revealed. I highly recommend this book to all Americans in Thailand, and anyone interested in history.

Produktinformation

    Gebundene Ausgabe: 240 Seiten
    Verlag: Ed Didier Millet (7. Februar 2015)
    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 9814385840
    ISBN-13: 978-9814385848
    Größe und/oder Gewicht: 18,1 x 3,4 x 25,5 cm

https://www.amazon.de/dp/9814385840

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BANGKOK'S TOP 50 STREET FOOD STALLS


BANGKOK'S TOP 50 STREET FOOD STALLS (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 2013
von Chawadee Nualkhair (Autor) 
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But I was lucky. I had a friend who lived here who helped initiate me into the wonderful world of street stalls. Even now, sixteen years later, when I go to a new neighborhood in Bangkok, I'm overwhelmed by the food choices and sometimes by the looks of the unfamiliar food carts. I know the food is going to be terrific but where to start and how much will selective blindness play in my decision?

I am a huge fan of eating on the street. Not only is it more fun than a food court, the food is usually fresher, since few food stalls have access to refrigeration. but I often wonder--if I hadn't been guided by a friend early on, would I have ventured into the joys of street food? How do travelers who have only a few days in Bangkok become immersed in this part of Thai culture?

The answer is easy now--they buy this book. Chawadee Nualkhair has made food pilgrimages to neighborhoods that travelers often frequent and has found places she loves there. In a city with "300,000 to 500,000 food stalls," she has narrowed the choices down to a manageable number, with dishes ranging from fish maw soup in Chinatown to samosas in the Sikh neighborhood, from mussel omelets to pork satay--and yes-- phad thai and papaya salad too. She offers a comprehensive glossary of Thai desserts and beverages (butterfly pea juice anyone?) with a dictionary of useful phrases like "Where is the bathroom?" written both in English transliteration and in Thai. (Essential for those of us who find tonal languages daunting.)

Perhaps most useful for travelers is her inclusion of Soi 38 on Sukhumvit Road, which is Bangkok's most convenient "food stall market", offering a splendid variety of choices as evening approaches and the night air turns cool(er). Providing food for the hungry from six at night until three the next morning, this is a useful area to keep in mind--and it's easily accessible by Skytrain until around midnight.

Yet there are also sections of this book to keep Old Bangkok Hands happy as well, with food in the Hualamphong area and Chinatown--and maps to make the discovery process painless.

The perfect size to tuck into my bag, this book is my new best friend-read it and eat! Its wonderful photographs are sure to jump-start your appetite--and that's a good thing. If you're here for a week, you're going to want to try all 50 of Chawadee's choices. (Just be prepared to eat seven meals a day--and eight on Sunday!)

Produktinformation

    Taschenbuch: 150 Seiten
    Verlag: Wordplay (2013)
    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 9744960833
    ISBN-13: 978-9744960832
    Verpackungsabmessungen: 17,8 x 12,7 x 1 cm
    Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.0 von 5 Sternen 1 Kundenrezension 

https://www.amazon.de/dp/9744960833

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The ravens: Pilots of the secret war of Laos


The ravens: Pilots of the secret war of Laos (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 1. Januar 2000
von Christopher Robbins
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This is one of those books that I want to thank the author for writing. My men friends served in Vietnam & this book filled in a lot of the blanks. It was a long read but the knowledge I got was worth it. I was NEVER bored & just the 'fact' as the author put it that there were something like 5 'bureaucrats' for every fighting soldier in the field made me furious & I thought, damn, even back then! I came away understanding why we loose our wars. When the enemy has NO 'Rules of Engagement' and 'our side does, you simply can't win. WHY CAN'T WE LEARN?? Funny to read over and over the assessment way back then that you can NOT just bomb the enemy & win. You must have troops on the ground. Apparently NO one in our military or Government, including Obama has read much or understands this. I came away after reading this book with a much deeper understanding of our failures today & a deep deep respect for those who tried so hard in the past, only to be told to go home, it's over because we gave up. Very very sad. Bless the men who tired.

Product details

    Paperback: 476 pages
    Publisher: Published and distributed by Asia Books; 3rd edition (2000)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 9748303411
    ISBN-13: 978-9748303413
    Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 inches
    Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
    Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars 395 customer reviews

https://www.amazon.com/ravens-Pilots-secret-war-Laos/dp/9748303411

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Himalaya

Himalaya (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 5. März 2009
von Michael Palin (Autor)
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Produktinformation
Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden valleys of the Hindu Kush, ancient cities like Peshawar and Lahore, the mighty peaks of K2, Annapurna and Everest, the gorges of the Yangtze, the tribal lands of the Indo-Burmese border and the vast Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh.

Facing altitudes as high as 17,500 feet as well as some of the world's deepest gorges, Palin also passed through political flashpoints like Pakistan's remote north-west frontier, terrorist-torn Kashmir and the mountains of Nagaland, only recently open to visitors.

Produktinformation

    Taschenbuch: 304 Seiten
    Verlag: W&N; Auflage: UK ed. (5. März 2009)
    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 0753819902
    ISBN-13: 978-0753819906
    Größe und/oder Gewicht: 12,8 x 2,3 x 19,7 cm
    Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.6 von 5 Sternen 2 Kundenrezensionen

https://www.amazon.de/dp/0753819902

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Bali & Lombok Reiseführer Michael Müller Verlag: Individuell reisen mit vielen praktischen Tipps.

Bali & Lombok Reiseführer Michael Müller Verlag: Individuell reisen mit vielen praktischen Tipps. Taschenbuch – 1. Februar 2018
von Susanne Beigott (Autor), Otto Braun (Autor)
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Das Tropenparadies im Indischen Ozean ist eine unverwechselbare Welt für sich: Abenteuerlustige besteigen majestätische Vulkane und blicken auf geheimnisvoll schimmernde Kraterseen. Wer es weniger spektakulär mag, wandert vorbei an üppig grünen Reisterrassen und kühlt sich unter verborgenen Dschungelwasserfällen ab. Kulturinteressierte bestaunen ausladend geschmückte Tempel mit ihren geheimnisvollen Zeremonien oder lassen sich vom traditionellen Kunsthandwerk bezaubern. Aquanauten erkunden erstklassige Unterwasserreviere, Surfer bezwingen die wildesten Wellen und Sonnenanbeter erholen sich in traumhaften Buchten oder an den langen, palmengesäumten Stränden der Südküste Balis. Und wer am Ende noch Zeit und Muße hat, macht einen Abstecher zur kleinen Schwester Balis, der touristisch noch weit weniger entwickelten Nachbarinsel Lombok.

Produktinformation

    Taschenbuch: 564 Seiten
    Verlag: Müller, Michael; Auflage: 3 (1. Februar 2018)
    Sprache: Deutsch
    ISBN-10: 3956541324
    ISBN-13: 978-3956541322
    Größe und/oder Gewicht: 12,1 x 3,2 x 19 cm
    Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen

https://www.amazon.de/Lombok-Reiseführer-Michael-Müller-Verlag/dp/3956541324

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Birds of the Bangkok Area

Birds of the Bangkok Area (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 16. Juni 2008
von Philip Round (Autor), Dana Gardner (Illustrator)
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Produktinformation:
"Birds of the Bangkok Area" is the most thorough account ever of the avifauna of Thailand's Lower Central Plain (Lower Phraya Delta). It contains comprehensively listing of all the birds found. 237 species are treated in full biological detail, and illustrated. This book highlights the Bangkok area's surviving freshwater and coastal habitats. Thailand's most important and extensive wetlands, of continued international conservation significance despite their proximity to a megacity. Drawing widely on historical and contemporary sources, this book describes how changing land use has affected its bird fauna, identifies shortcomings in national conservation polity, and outlines conservation needs. The text is augmented by 48 colour plates, a detailed map and gazetteer of all localities mentioned in the text, and a list of key birdwatching sites. Both scientifically accurate and readable, this book will be equally interesting to birdwatchers and to academics and environmental professionals.

Produktinformation

    Taschenbuch: 226 Seiten
    Verlag: White Lotus Co Ltd (16. Juni 2008)
    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 9744801093
    ISBN-13: 978-9744801098
    Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21 x 1,5 x 29,5 cm

https://www.amazon.de/dp/9744801093

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Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going.

Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going (Englisch) Gebundenes Buch – 2011
von Lee Kuan Yew (Autor)
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Book is containing interviews with Lee on attached DVD. It is a very interesting read as the format of the book is mostly question and answer. Lee Kuan Yew does not mince his words in this book and as a result, much of the content has spurred several controversial debates as well. But an enjoyable read as the reader gains insight and understanding to Singapore's longest serving prime minister on how he makes important decisions that have to be made.

Produktinformation

    Gebundene Ausgabe: 458 Seiten
    Verlag: Straits Times Press; Auflage: Book including DVD (interviews with Lee) (2011)
    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 9814266728
    ISBN-13: 978-9814266727
    Verpackungsabmessungen: 23,2 x 16,7 x 2,8 cm

https://www.amazon.de/dp/9814266728

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DOS & Don'ts in Laos 


DOS & Don'ts in Laos (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 30. Oktober 2002
von Shane M Powell (Autor)
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Produktinformation:
To ensure that you, the foreign resident, fleeting visitor or armchair traveller, enjoy your stay in Laos, this is a light hearted but practical guide to the Dos & Don’ts of this country.
- Do ask before clicking the shutter – some Lao believe that cameras capture part of their essence.
- Do expect Lao food to require a few reunions before you become happily acquainted with it.
- Don’t be taken aback if a simple “what’s your name?” result in a shy smile. Lao often reserve their real names for family and close friends.
- Do apologise if you accidently touch the head of somebody as it can cause real offence. And at all times ladies must avoid touching a Buddhist monk.
- Don’t scoff at ghosts and spirits. Insulting them is avoided at all cost.

Want to know why guns are fired during a lunar eclipse? Then DO buy this book!

Size: 22 x 14.5 cm; colourful illustrations; soft cover.

Produktinformation

    Taschenbuch: 124 Seiten
    Verlag: Globalepress (30. Oktober 2002)
    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 9746520571
    ISBN-13: 978-9746520577
    Verpackungsabmessungen: 20,8 x 14,5 x 1,3 cm

https://www.amazon.de/dp/9746520571

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Plumeria in Thailand: A Guide to 235 Varieties


Plumeria in Thailand: A Guide to 235 Varieties (Englisch) Gebundenes Buch – Farbe, 1. März 2012
von Jorg Pein (Autor)
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Produktinformation
Plumeria in Thailand : A Guide to 235 Varieties lists and illustrates 235 horticultural varieties and species of mainly Thai origin-many of them never described before. The plumeria of frangipani is a magnificent flowering tropical tree, unrivalled for its exquisite colors and fragrances. Written for the beginner as well as for the specialist it provides practical information on growing, flowering and propagation (air layering, cuttings, grafting and seeds) along with comprehensive botanical data, including Thai names as far as available. Also included useful information on diseases and pest control.This book is intended to serve as a guide to the identification of plumerias, with an emphasis on Thai Varieties, while also being informative on other varieties in the USA and other places. 

Produktinformation

    Gebundene Ausgabe: 194 Seiten
    Verlag: White Lotus Co Ltd; Auflage: 1st (1. März 2012)
    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 9744801840
    ISBN-13: 978-9744801845
    Größe und/oder Gewicht: 15 x 5 x 21,5 cm
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars 6 customer reviews

https://www.amazon.de/dp/9744801840

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Royal Hue: Heritage of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam

Royal Hue: Heritage of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 30. Juni 2013
von Vu Hong Lien (Autor), Paisarn Piemmettawat (Illustrator)
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The book is informative with plenty of photos but the prose is rather quirky, lacking the authoritative style of a socio-cultural or art history narrative. As a result it doesn't read fluidly. What it makes the book worthwhile is the topic but the English needs more fine-tuning to make it a stellar work.

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    Paperback: 250 pages
    Publisher: River Books Press Dist A C (July 15, 2015)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 974986395X
    ISBN-13: 978-9749863954
    Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.8 x 9 inches
    Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
    Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars 1 customer review

https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Hue-Vu-Hong-Lien/dp/974986395X

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Streifzug durch Laos: Abenteuer im Land der tausend Elefanten

Streifzug durch Laos: Abenteuer im Land der tausend Elefanten Taschenbuch – 15. April 2014
von Erik Lorenz (Autor) 
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Produktinformation
Laos ist ein Land, das seine Besucher immer wieder verzaubert: Erik Lorenz ist einer von ihnen. Er dringt tief in die bergigen Wälder des laotischen Nordens vor und besucht die traditionellen Dörfer der Akha. In der alten Königsstadt Luang Prabang steht er Zeugen längst vergangener Zeiten gegenüber, die die Geschichte eines ganzen Landes atmen. Auf dem mächtigen Mekong kostet er den Geschmack der Grenzenlosigkeit. Er erkundet Laos von Norden bis Süden und lernt ein armes Land kennen, das reich an Menschen ist, die oft ein Lächeln auf den Lippen tragen. Entdeckungsdrang, Abenteuerlust und eine gesunde Portion Humor: »Streifzug durch Laos« bietet alles, was einen unterhaltsamen und informativen Reisebericht ausmacht.


Produktinformation

    Taschenbuch: 500 Seiten
    Verlag: Drachenmond-Verlag; Auflage: Neuausg. (15. April 2014)
    Sprache: Deutsch
    ISBN-10: 3931989917
    ISBN-13: 978-3931989910
    Größe und/oder Gewicht: 15,2 x 3,8 x 21,1 cm
    Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4,6 von 5

https://www.amazon.de/Streifzug-durch-Laos-Abenteuer-Elefanten/dp/3931989917

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Your Investment Guide to Thailand

Your Investment Guide to Thailand (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 15. März 2010
von Bruce Bickerstaff (Autor)
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Produktinformation:
Your Investment Guide to Thailand is essential reading for foreign investors as well as anyone considering relocating or retiring to Thailand. It will also serve as an invaluable resource for Thai officials seeking to better understand the mindset of the foreign investor.

No other source, either in print or online, encompasses the range of information and advice contained in these pages. The book avoids jargon and sales-pitches in favour of plain English and easy-to-understand tables, graphs, and checklists that are supported by real-life examples.

The Guide focuses not just on wealth creation, but also on the protection of existing assets. It introduces the major investment choices in Thailand---real estate, gold, stocks, bonds, managed funds, and investment in a business---and gives details of past performance for each, together with practical information about how to make an investment. The Guide also provides advice for those moving to Thailand, including legal issues like visas and work permits, and an overview of key economic, political, and social trends.

The book adopts a critical and unapologetic approach in its consideration of Thailand and Thai investment opportunities, exposing potential risks and benefits to ensure that investors make the most appropriate investments for their individual needs.

Through its comprehensive, step-by-step approach Your Investment Guide to Thailand will provide you access to the rewarding opportunities that await you in the fascinating Kingdom of Thailand.

Produktinformation

    Taschenbuch: 272 Seiten
    Verlag: Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP (15. März 2010)
    Sprache: Englisch
    ISBN-10: 9749511867
    ISBN-13: 978-9749511862
    Größe und/oder Gewicht: 15,2 x 1,9 x 23,5 cm

https://www.amazon.de/dp/9749511867