Books, Travel, Asia, Bangladesh

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Marika McAdam
Bangladesh (Country Guide)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Be swept up in the maelstrom of Dhaka, explore the lush forests of the Sundarbans, relax into the serene rhythms of rural life along endless riverbanks and experience the extraordinary kindness of the people - uncover the secrets of one of travel's last frontiers with the only English-language guide to Bangladesh. • REST EASY - opinionated, in-depth accommodation and eating reviews enable you to make the best choice, whatever your budget • DISCOVER THE DIVERSITY of this dynamic country with our comprehensive listings of sights and attractions • FIND YOUR WAY with the help of detailed transport information and over 40 maps • GET THE BACKGROUND on Bangladesh's intriguing history and culture • TALK THE TALK with our Bangla language chapter

Eric Newby
Slowly Down the Ganges
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Jon Godden, Rumer Godden
Two Under the Indian Sun (Isis Large Print Nonfiction)
by ABC-Clio Inc (Hardcover)

Gordon Johnson
Cultural Atlas of India: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
by Facts on File (Hardcover)

ITMB Publishing
Bangladesh Map by ITMB (Travel Reference Map)
by ITMB Publishing (Map)

Folded road and travel map. Scale 1:750,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from primary roads to tracks. Legend includes railways, ferry routes, forests, parks, airports, beaches, bus stations, camping areas, churches, hospitals, hotels, mosques, museums, points of interest, temples. Includes inset map of Dhaka and Chittagong. Indexed.

Ted Lewin
Sacred River: The Ganges of India
by Sandpiper (Paperback)

All rivers in India are sacred, and the Ganges most of all. Every year, more than one million Hindu pilgrims journey to Benares to renew themselves in its waters. Caldecott Honor medalist Ted Lewin joined the pilgrims at the river's edge for an experience he describes as one of the most unforgettable of his life. His luminous watercolors and simple, evocative text brilliantly capture the traditions, beliefs, and colorful pageantry of the devout and their ancient city.

Mark Trenowden
Expatriate Games - 662 days in Bangladesh
by Derwent Press (Paperback)

Bangladesh is a destination for only the most battle-scarred traveller. Henry Kissinger's infamous basket case label is not entirely unfounded, and it is against this backdrop that the autobiographical account Expatriate Games takes place. In 1995 Mark Trenowden, recently 'retired' from the wine trade in London, packed up his life in Britain to follow his Canadian fiancée, Brenda, to her new and extraordinary place of work. This is the true story of the hardships, frustrations and fun experienced by the foreigner living and working in Bangladesh. It explores the strange world of the expatriate abroad, in which Mark and Brenda attempt to lead a Western lifestyle behind closed doors without compromising their role in the local office they are striving to create. Expatriate Games charts a fascinating and engrossing voyage of discovery. The author's look at Bangladesh is both critical and sympathetic, with any exasperation accompanied by a willingness to see people as ...

Julian Crandall Hollick
Ganga: A Journey Down the Ganges River
by Island Press (Hardcover)

The Ganges has always been more than just an ordinary river. For millions of Indians, she is also a goddess. According to popular belief, bathing in “Mother Ganga” dissolves all sins, drinking her waters cures illness, and dying on her banks ensures freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth.  Yet there remains a paradox: while Ganga is worshipped devotedly, she is also exploited without remorse. Much of her water has been siphoned off for irrigation, toxic chemicals are dumped into her, and dams and barrages have been built on her course, causing immense damage. Ganga is in danger of dying—but if the river dies, will the goddess die too?  The question took journalist Julian Crandall Hollick on an extraordinary journey through northern India: from the river’s source high in the Himalayas, past great cities and poor villages, to lush Saggar Island, where the river finally meets the sea. Along the way he encounters priests and pilgrims, dacoits and dolphins, the ...

Bikram Grewal
Photographic Guide to Birds of India and Nepal: Also Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
by Ralph Curtis Publishing (Paperback)

Pocket-sized photo guide to 252 species of birds in Indian and Nepal. Features individual accounts and a color photo for each species covered.

Katy Gardner
Songs at the River's Edge: Stories from a Bangladeshi Village
by Pluto Press (Paperback)

Katy Gardner’s account of her fifteen-month stay in the small Bangladeshi village of Talukpur has become a classic study of rural life in South Asia. Through a series of beautifully crafted narratives, the villagers and their stories are brought vividly to life and the author’s role as an outsider sensitively conveyed in her descriptions of the warm friendships she makes. Above all Songs at the River's Edge is written from a deep respect of Bangladesh and its country.

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