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My Journey from Paris to Java Translated from French to English for the first time ever, this evocative work by the 19th-century French literary icon Honoré de Balzac provides a captivating glimpse of his vivid imagination. More |
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Natural History Drawings: The Complete William Farquhar Collection, Malay Peninsula 1803–1818 This is the first book to cover all 477 drawings in Colonel William Farquhar’s collection of natural history drawings on the flora and fauna of the region. More View eBook |
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Ring of Fire The true story behind the award-winning PBS television series, Ring of Fire charts the Blair brothers’ 10-year sojourn through the world’s largest and least-known archipelago—the exotic islands of Indonesia. More View eBook |
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Rooftops of Paris Books on Paris are legion, but there is none devoted to its rooftops and the vistas they look out into. Rooftops of Paris is an invitation to travel to new and unfamiliar territory in a city filled with time-honoured historical and cultural icons. More View eBook |
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Singapore Contemporary Artists Series: Vincent Leow This is the inaugural volume of a brand new series that charts the career and works of significant contemporary artists from Singapore. More |
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Singapore through 19th Century Photographs Paired with lively commentary, the more than 130 rare photographs from leading institutional and private collections recreate a compelling portrait of 19th-century Singapore. More View eBook |
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Singapore Through 19th Century Prints and Paintings This volume of more than 100 prints and paintings offers a telling glimpse of colonial Singapore, capturing both impressions of the city and the daily life of its inhabitants, through the eyes of 19th century travellers. More View eBook |
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Singapore: A Biography Expect fresh insights into the life story of this island city-state through the personal experiences of the adventurers, rulers and revolutionaries who have shaped its history over the last seven centuries. More View eBook |
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Slow Life SLOW (Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wholesome) and LIFE (Learning, Inspiring, Fun, Experiences) is all about a holistic approach to living a lifestyle that is in harmony with the environment. More View eBook |
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Southeast Asian Ceramics: New Light on Old Pottery Focusing primarily on the Classical Period (800–1500 CE), ancient Southeast Asian culture is viewed through the lens of ceramic production and trade, and the influence of China on this craft. More View eBook |
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Spa Chic Asia This is the definitive guide to the most luxurious and stylish spas in Asia. It covers what’s new and hot in the spa scene as well as the time-honoured healing practices and wellness treatments commonly found in the region. More View eBook |
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The USA Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai: Rising to the Challenge Everything you want to know about the USA Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010 is captured in this book. It’s a perfect keepsake for visitors to the Pavilion, World Expo enthusiasts and American history buffs. More View eBook |
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Tibet in Exile With a preface by the Dalai himself, introductory text by journalist Jane Perkins, and photos by Magnum photographer Raghu Rai, this new edition is a riveting pictorial record of the life of the Dalai Lama and his exiled people. More View eBook |
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Understanding Islam in Indonesia In this illuminating book, Robert Pringle explains the advent of Islam in Indonesia, its development and its contemporary circumstances. It offers a comprehensive account of the development and status of Islam in Indonesia today. More View eBook |
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The World's Best Hotels 2009/10 The 2009/10 edition of this much-awaited publication marks the 28th year of the annual Institutional Investor magazine survey of the best hotels to spend the night. More View eBook |