"Tajikistan and the High Pamirs ranks as the most comprehensive guidebook."--Conde Nast Traveler

Mongolia is a land of constant surprises. Renowned for its classic rolling steppe land, it also boasts snow-capped peaks towering over wide, grassy valleys, as well as badlands, dramatic gorges and mighty sand dunes rising from flat desert floors. This title presents the natural history and rich culture of 'The Land of the Eternal Blue Sky'.

Helps you find out how to steer away from the touristy and the inauthentic and see the real heart of South Korea and eat a Hanjeongsik (full-course meal) in a neighborhood cafe in Seoul. This book shows how you can travel South Korea like a pro. It includes regional and town maps and a glossary of Korean cuisine.

The 12th century minaret of Djam is one of Afghanistan's most celebrated treasures, a magnificent symbol of the powerful Ghorid Empire that once stretched from Iran to India. The second tallest brick minaret in the world, Djam lies in the heart of central Afghanistan's wild Ghor Province. This title portrays Afghanistan and its history.

A brave and revelatory reconnaissance of modern Burma using the life and work of George Orwell as its compass.

A brave and revelatory reconnaissance of modern Burma using the life and work of George Orwell as its compass.

A brave and revelatory reconnaissance of modern Burma using the life and work of George Orwell as its compass.

Featuring a large green parrot, a ginger cat and the author's adoptive Uzbek family, this title recounts his efforts to rediscover the lost art of traditional weaving and dyeing, and the process establishing a self-sufficient carpet workshop, employing local women and disabled people to train as apprentices.

This guide covers Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The only comprehensive, yet portable, guide to the region, making logical multi-country trips possible. Features new colour section on architecture, culture and traditions, and horse trekking

Endless steppe, stunning mountain scenery and the riches of the Caspian Sea are revealed in this comprehensive guide to Central Asia's largest country.

Offers a comprehensive introduction to 3,500 years of Afghan culture. This title covers the history of this nation from Alexander the Great to Hamid Karzai. It is illustrated with archival material such as 19th century paintings and engravings from the Bodleian Library and the Royal Geographical Society.

Since the birth of modern mountaineering, the term Sherpa has been used to refer to Himalayan men working as guides on expeditions in and around the area of Mount Everest. This book takes readers on a journey toward a richer level of understanding of Sherpa culture, traditions, symbols, belief and history.

A comprehensive Events Calendar keeps track of Nepal's many festivals, in this updated eighth edition that offers expanded coverage on new areas surrounding Jomson. 20 color photos; 66 maps.

The lake of Lop-nor, the 'heart of the heart of Asia', is one of the world's strangest phenomena. Today, this once great lake - a mighty reservoir in the desert - is nothing but windblown sand and salty marsh. This title presents an account of a now-vanished world.