China Williams Libri

Describes the country's history and culture; suggests attractions to visit; and offers tips on transportation, accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping

Describes points of interest and itineraries for each region of Thailand, and recommends hotels, restaurants, transportation, shopping, and entertainment.

A region-by-region travel guide to Thailand that includes information on attractions, accommodations, dining, culture, family travel, transportation, and other topics.

The legendary, bestselling, and longest-running guide to Southeast Asia's most popular destination is the only guide to Thailand written for travelers on any budget. Includes suggested itineraries for classic routes, tailored trips, off-road excursions, and travel with children. 150 maps.

Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimize your budget for an extended continental trip.

Get away to the heart of the New South and find remnants of the Old South. Be charmed by the modern belles of Atlanta and Charlotte. Trade tall tales on the porches of Savannah and Charleston. Raft the 'Hooch'in Northern Georgia or slip into solitude in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolinas' barrier islands. special music section detailing the area's contributions to everything from bluegrass to rap tried-and-true barbeque joints, seafood shacks and country kitchens lodging for all budgets, from rustic cabins to antebellum mansions 40 maps, including one of the Appalachian Trail and another of the Great Smoky Mountains

The original and the best, Lonely Planet's `yellow bible' is your ticket to endless adventure in Southeast Asia. Want nonstop parties in 24-hour cities? Feel like sunning your skin on a deserted, white-sand beach? Picture yourself having tea with a remote hilltribe? Written by backpackers for backpackers, this guide will help you stay longer, pay less and experience more.DIVE UNDER THE COVERS on current events, history, culture and the environment.EAT CHEAP AND SLEEP EASY with our fully updated coverage of the best eateries and great-value accommodation.GET YOUR THRILLS - the best scuba diving, elephant-trekking, rock-climbing, sea kayaking and surfing.TALK YOUR WAY IN with our handy language guide.BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using over 170 detailed maps.

Asia: a continent of candid contradictions, unmatched mayhem and mystery, where just one experience will never quite articulate the magic of the place. A fisherman's song at dawn on the banks of the Mekong, a chaos of color on the ghats of the Ganges, the silence of the vast steppes of Kazakhstan, a marching mile of red hats along the Great Wall road: Asia is all this and more. From the tropical beaches of Bali to the frozen slopes of Everest, "The Asia Book" draws together a definitive collection of the sights, sounds and tastes of this captivating continent. Here's how to start - open at any page and begin your own journey. Track the voyage of Lawrence of Arabia, hear the stories of the Silk Road trail, or plan an island-hopping itinerary. Settle back and discover the fascinating people, radical ingenuity, humbling hospitality and inspiring spirit of each country. Let Lonely Planet's photographers, authors and travellers lead you through five regions, 46 countries, and more than two thousand years of stories.

Want more bang for your baht? This city won't disappoint. Forget the tourist-brochure Bangkok of sedate floating markets and sterile shopping malls - you're in for a wild ride. Bangkok is bursting at the seams with cosmopolitan cool and cultural think uber-hip bars, scrumptious Thai cuisine, international fashion houses and stunning wats. This insider's guide is your ticket to the best that Bangkok has to offer.LET THE EXPERTS DO THE WORK, with tips on the best shopping deals, hotels, and guesthouses and city tours.BE TEMPTED by the world's tastiest food; we show you Bangkok's finest eating, from streetside stalls to top-class restaurants.BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using our detailed maps and walking tours.GET OUT OF TOWN and explore nearby beaches, a Unesco World Heritage site and glorious national parks.SPEAK UP using our handy language guide, packed with useful phrases.

Island ways, long days, late rays...relax to the blissful pace of Thailand's south. Feast in paradise, barter for a bungalow, join the party or escape entirely. Our definitive guide gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect getaway. • DINE OUT - with our food and drink chapter and comprehensive listings across the region • GO FOR BROKE - from market bargains to boutique fashion, we have shopping covered • GET AROUND - explore coastal jungles, remote islands and blue lagoons • NAVIGATE - over 50 maps cover the city to the sea, including national parks and dive sites • HIT THE HUB - the lowdown on Bangkok, from banking to bar-hopping