Far East category: 759 books

Until relatively just recently, Korea was an insular spot, existing under dynastic regulation for centuries, with hundreds, some say thousands, of invasions over the centuries. However, the 35-year Japanese occupation from 1910, the split of the peninsula after WWII and the succeeding Korean War ruined...

 This book is a collection of articles from the "Ask a Korean Dude" column Seoul Selection's monthly travel and culture magazine, SEOUL, ran to answer questions posed by readers regarding aspects of Korean society and culture. Fielding the questions with sincerity and a dash of humor, the...

Brandon and Amy travel Southeast Asia with the idea that this beautiful region of the world with its unique geography and culture will not be experienced with a cocktail in hand, felt through a Thai massage parlor, or watched from a pool side.  Tasted by way of S. E. Asia omelets and interpreted...

Mongolia is landlocked between its neighbors China and Russia in the heart of Asia. For centuries after the disintegration of Genghis Khan's empire it was ruled by one or the other, but in 1990 the Mongols embraced democracy. Now, after two centuries of Manchu stagnation and seventy years of Soviet...

Jonathan Clements charts the rise of Japan since the end of World War Two. Presenting the country as the Japanese themselves see it, he explains key issues in national reconstruction, the often-overlooked US Occupation, the influence of the Cold War, student unrest, political scandals, and the meteoric...

The Joseon dynasty ruled Korea for over half a millennium, bequeathing to Korea a considerable cultural heritage. This book will examine three of the better-known areas of Joseon cultural heritage: royal palaces, royal tombs, and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. Standing in the heart of Seoul, the...

Whether you're teaching English in Korea, starting a corporate job, or serving as a soldier, knowing a bit of Korean will make your life in Korea that much more awesome - guaranteed. Hi, I'm Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey). When I moved to Korea, I wasn't sure I'd ever pick up Korean. Why? Every...

This edition of the Bradt guide to Taipei by expert author Steven Crook combines what to see and do with maps, local transport times, historical and cultural perspectives plus recommendations for hotels, restaurants, cafés and nightlife in addition to detailed information on city transport, shopping...

There is a timelessness to the majesty and opulent architecture of Laos. Its little-known cities, like the capital Ventiane and the ancient capital Luang Prabang contain spectacular Buddhist temples and monuments.  There are many unique rituals to be seen in Laos including the giving of alms by the orange-robed monks in Luang Prabang.

Teaching in Thailand can be a very enjoyable and successful career for the right person. It is a huge decision to give up and leave all that you had in your own country when you have no idea what you are likely to face or come up against.    Many native speakers of English come to Thailand holding...

Making Out in Korean is a fun, accessible and thorough Korean phrasebook and guide to the Korean language as it's really spoken. Nan neoga joa michigesseo! Uri tto mannalkka?—(I'm crazy about you! Shall we meet again?) Answer this correctly in Korean and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly,...

More Making Out in Korea is a fun, accessible and thorough Korean phrase book and guide to the Korean language as it's really spoken. Now in its third edition, this is the perfect introduction to Korean as it's really spoken—from everyday interactions to basic questions to the language of...

Misadventures of a Pattaya Bar-Owner primarily relates the often humorous, yet telling  experiences of a Western beer-bar proprietor as he interacts with his bar-girls and customers. It also tells the tale from the Thai and foreign bar-girls’ perspective, as well as recounting some of the antics...

Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Koreais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the graceful Changdeokgung palace and horticultural idyll of Huwon, hike the...