Books, Travel, Asia, Cambodia

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Nick Ray
Cambodia (Country Guide)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Angkor Wat is just the beginning. If you want to dig deeper into the real Cambodia, this guide is your key. Unlock the mysteries of the sacred temples, share the Mekong with endangered dolphins, and eat with pythons and cobras by your side. With Lonely Planet, you'll have the adventure you always dreamed of. • EXPERT RESIDENT AUTHOR - providing the best insider tips and tricks • UNBEATABLE ACCURACY - updated on the road, in person • THE WORLD'S BEST TRAVEL MAPS • NO GUESSWORK - opinionated reviews and inspiring highlight sections • LISTINGS FOR ALL BUDGETS - from pinching pennies to living large

Spalding Gray
Swimming to Cambodia
by Theatre Communications Group (Paperback)

"It took courage to do what Spalding did-courage to make theatre so naked and unadorned, to expose himself in this way and fight the demons in public. In doing so, he entered our hearts-my heart-because he made his struggle my struggle. His life became my life."-Eric Bogosian "Virtuosic. A master writer, reporter, comic and playwright. Spalding Gray is a sit-down monologist with the soul of a stand-up comedian. A contemporary Gulliver, he travels the globe in search of experience and finds the ridiculous."-The New York Times In 2004, we mourned the loss of one of America's true theatrical innovators. Spalding Gray took his own life by jumping from the Staten Island ferry into the waters of New York Harbor, finally succumbing to the impossible notion that he could in fact swim to Cambodia. At a memorial gathering for family, friends and fans at Lincoln Center in New York, his widow expressed the need to honor Gray's legacy as an artist and writer for his children, as well as for ...

Nick Ray
Vietnam Cambodia Laos & the Greater Mekong (Multi Country Guide)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Discover Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & the Greater Mekong Take a slow boat down the mighty Mekong past remote jungles, ancient temples and intriguing hill-tribe villages, p.23 Get up close and personal with wild elephants in Laos, p.285 Trek to secluded waterfalls through Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, p.156 Explore magnificent Angkorian temples without the crowds in Cambodia's Preah Vihear Province, p.223 In This Guide: Full-color chapter on the region's ancient wonders, from majestic Angkor Wat to World Heritage-listed Lijiang. Border crossings chapter to help plan your adventure, with info on which borders are open and a map with marked crossings. Visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights.

Dawn Rooney, Peter Danford
Angkor: Cambodia's Wondrous Khmer Temples, Fifth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guide)
by Odyssey (Turtleback)

The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor, cover an area of over 77 square miles in north west Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries—the classic period of Khmer art—are unrivaled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendor and evoking a real sense of awe. Contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of the decorations and architectural features. Detailed, monument-by-monument guide to the sites, including detailed maps and plans, plus four newly accessible temple-complexes accessible by helicopter! Phnom Penh section profiles the National Museum, and highlights of Cambodia's capital Tongle Sap essay on flora and fauna around the great lake Comprehensive background information on Khmer art, religion and cultural traditions Detailed architectural ...

Claire Boobbyer, Andrew Spooner, Jock O'Tailan
Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos, 2nd: Tread Your Own Path (Footprint - Travel Guides)
by Footprint Handbooks (Paperback)

From the Mekong Delta to the Chinese border in Northern Laos, here is the first guide of its kind to these three southeast Asian countries. Experience Angkor Wat, the strangeness of the Plain of Jars, travel on a bamboo train and visit the Perfume Pagoda. Includes detailed coverage of Bangkok, the main transportation hub for the region.

David Smyth
Colloquial Cambodian: The Complete Course for Beginners (Colloquial Series)
by Routledge (Map)

These cassettes are recorded by native Cambodian speakers and can be used on their own or to accompany the book, helping you with pronunciation and listening skills. These audio cassettes in the Colloquial Language Learning Series are available individually or as part of a pack. To purchase the cassettes and the book, please refer to the cassette pack listing for this language.

Jon Ortner, Ian W. Mabbett, James Goodman, Ian Mabbett, ...
Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer
by Abbeville Press (Hardcover)

An exquisitely illustrated history and exploration of Angkor, the world's most astonishing architectural treasure. Built between the ninth and the thirteenth centuries by a succession of twelve Khmer kings, Angkor spreads over 120 square miles in Southeast Asia and includes scores of major architectural sites. In 802, when construction began on Angkor Wat, with wealth from rice and trade, Jayavarman ll took the throne, initiating an unparalleled period of artistic and architectural achievement, exemplified in the fabled ruins of Angkor, center of the ancient empire. Among the amazing pyramid and mandala shaped shrines preserved in the jungles of Cambodia, is Angkor Wat, the world's largest temple, an extraordinarily complex structure filled with iconographic detail and religious symbolism. Perhaps because of the decline of agricultural productivity and the expansion of the Thai Empire, Angkor was abandoned in the fifteenth century and left to the ravages of time. Today, many ...

Phil Karber
The Indochina Chronicles: Travels in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
by Marshall Cavendish Reference (Paperback)

In this insightful travelogue, American war veteran Phil Karber takes you on a journey down the roads, rivers and rails of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. He writes insightfully about the political effect of the Vietnam War on the people and places, adding a whole new perspective on the region's history and culture. Accompanied by a friend, London artist Simon Redington, they follow the Mekong River from China to Saigon, to the infamous Tiger Cages on Con Son Island, and to the city sidewalks of Hanoi, where the author lived for five years. Along the way, the stories will capture your imagination and transport you to a beautiful region, undaunted by war and poverty. Indeed, this book brings to life the harsh realities of the region's history, culture, politics and people. Together with its unforgettable images of locals, veterans and expatriates, this transcends normal expectations of travel literature.

Kim Fay
To Asia with Love: A Connoisseurs' Guide to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
by ThingsAsian Press (Paperback)

Imagine that on the eve of your upcoming trip to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, you are invited to a party. At this party are fifty guests, all of whom live in or have traveled extensively through these countries. Among this eclectic and well-versed group of connoisseurs are authors of acclaimed guidebooks, popular newspaper columnists and pioneering adventurers. As the evening passes, they tell you tales from their lives in these exotic places. They whisper the names of their favorite shops and restaurants; they divulge the secret hideaways where they sneak off to for an afternoon (or a weekend) to unwind. Some make you laugh out loud, and others mesmerize you with their poetry and lyricism. Some are intent on educating, while others just want to entertain. Their attitudes are as unique as their personalities, but they are united in one thing … their love of the region. If you can envision being welcomed at such a party, then you can envision the experience that this ...

Fodor's
Fodor's Thailand, 10th Edition: With Side Trips to Cambodia & Laos (Fodor's Gold Guides)
by Fodor's (Paperback) (Release Date: 2007-08-07)

Float down the Pa Sak River at sunset, travel by elephant to an ancient Buddhist temple, gamble on a Muay-Thai bout at Lumhini Stadium, or lounge in an after-hours club in Bangkok while sipping a lemongrass-and-chili martini - Fodor's Thailand, 10th Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best –"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."- We frequently update our guide to Thailand, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real Thailand.- We ...

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