Large 120 x 100cm paper political map of Asia from Maps International, at a scale of 1:11, 000, 000. Countries are shown in vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions for capitals & most city names are used, with population information displayed on the legend; international, state & disputed boundaries are displayed. Major & minor railways are indicated where possible, with some major roads also shown The map has well designed relief shading to show mountainous areas enhancing the overall presentation; the colouring of the oceans shows different depths. Projection is Azimuthal Equal Area. The map also contains a panel of country flags in the corner. ...

Brightly coloured political maps of Asia at a scale of 1:11, 000, 000.* Presentation:* on paper; encapsulated; with hanging strips.*

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Asia in 1884 on a cloth-backed reproduction (small size) of a map drawn by J. Arrowsmith & published by Edward Stanford. Country boundaries are outlined in bright colours while the pale background with subtle hachure to show the mountain ranges makes the numerous place names easy to read. Many smaller tributaries of the continent’s great rivers are named, from the Ob, the Yenisei & the Lena in the north to the Ganges or the Irrawaddy in the south & the Yangtze in the east. Coverage extends to the Equator, so the southern part of Indonesia is not included. While the north of the continent looks as it was 100 years later except for the changes in the European part of Russia, Central Asia & the Middle East are much different from now, Mongolia is still part of China, etc. Names of Chinese ports open to foreign commerce after the Second Opium War are underlined; “ Hong-kong I. & Victoria” are duly annotated with Cy for colony. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5° intervals. Each individual cloth-backed map is sold folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a wall map in two different sizes in the “ Stanfords Classics Collection of Historical Maps”. To see the list of all the titles in this series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...

Asian Absences is the contemplative & lyrical narrative of a traveller whose sensory & spiritual journey takes him from Copenhagen to Eastern Asia. En route, he passes through a feverish India & an abandoned hospital for lepers, undertakes a hallucinogenic mountain pilgrimage with shamans in Kathmandu, embarks on an industrial oil tanker to Singapore, & examines the beautifully odd A” curiosities of Tokyo`s metropolis, before arriving at his final destination, the elusive Tibetan city of Shangri-La. Wolfgang Buscher vividly captures the conflicting emotional & intellectual responses of a stranger in distant lands, evoking both the exotic wonder & threatening otherness of unfamiliar cultures that repeatedly challenge mythic assumptions about the East. ...

As part of Putumayo's collections for children, Asian Dreamland offers soothing & musically intriguing songs from countries as diverse as Japan, China, India & even the Siberian republic of Tatarstan. This harmonious collection of tranquil songs is perfect for yoga & meditation as well as putting the little ones to sleep.CD Track listing:1 Shang Shang Typhoon, ' Moon Boat' (Japan) 2 Emme, ' Dokokade Yoruga Naita' (Japan) 3 Yoshida Brothers, ' Kokoro Ni Dakarete' (Japan) 4 Zulya, ' Cradle Song' (Russia) 5 Aiko Shimada & Elizabeth Falconer, ' Aka Tonbo' (Japan) 6 Takashi Hirayasu with Chuei Yoshikawa, ' Asadoya Yunta' (Japan) 7 Kelsang Chukie Tethong, ' Om Ma Nye Bhe Mae Hum' (Tibet) 8 Ali Akbar Khan, ' Lullaby' (India) 9 Lei Qiang, ' Lullaby' (China) 10 Rikki, ' Amami No Komori Uta' (Japan) About this series: Putumayo World Music was established to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 & sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music in 1993. Since then the label has become known primarily for its upbeat & melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: ...

Kids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture & history with this easy-to-follow craft book for kids. Fun to build & exciting to fly, kites are a universal expression of joy & wonder for enthusiasts of all ages. Asian Kites for Kids features kite building projects that are beautiful & functional-ideal for teachers, camp counselors, parents, & budding young kite makers themselves. Kite making is a traditional Asian craft & an essential aspect of folklore that uses everyday materials to create beautiful works of art. In fact, kites are just as much fun to build as they are to fly! The colourful, easy-to-follow instructions will have readers building & flying fifteen different models from across Asia including China, Japan, Malaysia, Thail&, & Korea. With Asian Kites for Kids readers will learn to build: A Butterfly kite from China A Cobra kite from Thailand A Mini kite from Malaysia A Shield kite from Korea An Octopus kite from Japan & much more! This book

Includes:: sections on safety, the anatomy of kites, troubleshooting tips, as well as an index of online retailers & resources. Spend hours of fun with your kids & friends crafting handmade Asian kites & exploring the great outdoors while watching your original creations soar.

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In 2011, adhering to his mentor Henri Cartier-Bresson`s mantra to `photograph the truth`, animation filmmaker Ishu Patel embarks on a photographic journey in southeast Asia. Abandoning moving images to secure a series of still images that capture a uniquely human gesture or powerful thought-provoking story, he prowls both urban & rural areas armed only with a Leica M9 with 35 & 50mm fast lenses. The result is a collection of elusive still images
- photographs, mainly in black & white, that tell a story, seize a moment in life or are a witness to joy, struggle or human dignity. Never political or judgmental, the collection comprises Patel`s homage to the unsung lives of ordinary Asians, many of whom are increasingly overlooked in today`s fast- changing world. Patel also contributes thoughtful essays on the various countries & peoples he has so powerfully photographed.
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Putumayo's Asian Lounge looks to reflect the longheld cultural exchange between the East & the West. Marco Polo & the Silk & Spice trading routes began the process that, over time, has led to the creation of new musical styles. Travel from London to Bombay, Bali to Tokyo with this compilation of innovative Asian fusions. CD Track listing: 1 Yoshida Brothers, ' Fukaki Umi No Kanata' (Japan) 2 Nitin Sawhney, ' Koyal' (India/UK) 3 Ancient Future, ' Ja Nam' (USA) 4 Deepak Chopra, ' Oceans of Ecstasy' (India) 5 Blue Asia feat. Yoichi Ikeda, ' Campuhan' (Japan) 6 Bali Lounge, ' Angels of the Island' (Indonesia) 7 Natarj XT, ' Space in...' (France) 8 Prem Joshua, ' Funky Guru' (Germany) 9 Biddu Orchestra, ' Eastern Journey' (India/UK) 10 Prem Joshua & Manish Vyas, ' Water Down the Ganges ...

Putumayo's Asian Lounge looks to reflect the longheld cultural exchange between the East & the West. Marco Polo & the Silk & Spice trading routes began the process that, over time, has led to the creation of new musical styles. Travel from London to Bombay, Bali to Tokyo with this compilation of innovative Asian fusions. CD Track listing: 1 Yoshida Brothers, ' Fukaki Umi No Kanata' (Japan) 2 Nitin Sawhney, ' Koyal' (India/UK) 3 Ancient Future, ' Ja Nam' (USA) 4 Deepak Chopra, ' Oceans of Ecstasy' (India) 5 Blue Asia feat. Yoichi Ikeda, ' Campuhan' (Japan) 6 Bali Lounge, ' Angels of the Island' (Indonesia) 7 Natarj XT, ' Space in...' (France) 8 Prem Joshua, ' Funky Guru' (Germany) 9 Biddu Orchestra, ' Eastern Journey' (India/UK) 10 Prem Joshua & Manish Vyas, ' Water Down the Ganges ...

This unique approach is perfect for the not-so-confident chef or those wanting to make cooking Asian simple. Included in the book are the 80 essential recipes you need to progress your Asian repertoire taken from Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, & Indonesian cuisines. The book

Includes:: an exhaustive glossary of the ingredients & of the techniques with easy to identify pictures of all the Asian ingredients. Learn how to cook all the favorites from spring rolls to prawn toast, sushi, wok dishes, & the perfect sticky rice. Effortless cooking that won't fail to impress!

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