WHAT WILL YOUR BANGKOK ENCOUNTER BE? Watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok's rooftop bars Unwinding with a relaxing Thai massage Eating your way through the fresh, irresistible and affordableworld of Thai street food Hunting for bargains in the bustling labyrinth that is ChatuchakWeekend Market Shopping like a Thai teen at Bangkok 's famous malls Recovering from big-city exertions on an idyllic palm-fringedbeach, just a few hours away DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME Full-color pull out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Bangkok resident and veteran food writer recommends the very besteating, drinking, shopping, entertainment and sights Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the best of ashort break Insider tips from tuned-in locals, including a Buddhist monk 'sinsights into the benefits of meditation, and a local food writer's tips on the best places to experience

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For environmentally critical times, Courage for the Earth is acentennial appreciation of Rachel Carson's brave life andtransformative writing Rachel Carson's lyrical, popular books aboutthe sea, including her best-selling The Sea Around Us, set astandard for nature writing. By the late 1950s, Carson was the mostrespected science writer in America. She completed Silent Spring(1962) against formidable personal odds, and with it shaped apowerful social movement that has altered the course of history. InSilent Spring, Carson asserted that "the right of the citizen to besecure in his own home against the intrusion of poisons applied byother persons" must surely be a basic human right. She was thefirst to challenge the moral vacuity of a government that refusedto take responsibility for or to acknowledge evidence ofenvironmental damage. In this volume, today's foremost scientistsand writers give compelling evidence that Carson's transformativeinsights -- her courage for the earth -- are giving a newgeneratio

Over one billion people speaking in 22 official languages -it'd be easy to mistake your Kashmiri from your Konkani, but notwith this little beauty in your backpack. You'll be conversingeffortlessly across the whole inspiring land. This phrasebookcovers: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri,Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Marwari (Rajasthani), Oriya, Punjabi,Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. * Covers 15 of the 22 languages * Thoroughfood and culture section * Practicalities like transport andaccommodation * Maps to show you what language is spoken where.

WHAT WILL YOUR MELBOURNE ENCOUNTER BE? Browsing a grid of laneway galleries, cafes, bars and designerboutiques Comparing top dishes from the city 's best chefs and finding yourown favorite Soaking in a calendar of indie festivals, big events andinternational shows Tramping with the throngs to the footy spectacular at the G Criss-crossing the city by tram, spotting historic andcontemporary landmarks Lounging over a gourmet hamper among blossoming botanicgardens DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME Full-color pull-out map to navigate the city andneighborhoods Our Melbourne expert gives the lowdown for families, foodies andfashionistas Detailed background as well as forward-planning tips so you don twaste a moment Locals share their city 's secret experiences and top spots

From the capital, Male, to the northern and southern atolls,this guide features extensive information about all the resorts aswell as information on the key diving sites. Colour-coded sectionshelp to navigate around the book quickly and full colour fold-outmaps provide instant orientation. The top 10 unmissable attractionsare highlighted and hotels are recommended for all budgets. Plus:get the lowdown on local cuisine, entertainment, shopping and muchmore.