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Fighting for My Life

A Prisoner's Story of Redemption

par Billy Moore ...

'The next round in Billy's fight is pain-racked, frank and reflective . . . an inspiring piece from a man who's been to hell and back and has the scars to prove it'JOE COLE'Brutally honest, dark and disturbing. A book that tells of the reality of drugs and a failing prison system'NEIL SAMWORTH, author of Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story'Billy Moore writes with such a tragic authenticity that ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

'The next round in Billy's fight is pain-racked, frank and reflective . . . an inspiring piece from a man who's been to hell and back and has the scars to prove it'JOE COLE'Brutally honest, dark and disturbing. A book that tells of the reality of drugs and a failing prison system'NEIL SAMWORTH, author of Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story'Billy Moore writes with such a tragic authenticity that
... En savoir plus
Ru

par Kim Thúy ...

Collections series 10 SUR 10
Ru est composé de très courts récits liés un peu comme dans une ritournelle : la première phrase du chapitre reprend le plus souvent l’idée qui terminait le chapitre précédent, permettant ainsi de faire le pont entre tous les événements que la narratrice a connus : sa naissance au Vietnam pendant la guerre, la fuite avec les boat people, son accueil dans une petite ville du Québec, ses études, ses ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Ru est composé de très courts récits liés un peu comme dans une ritournelle : la première phrase du chapitre reprend le plus souvent l’idée qui terminait le chapitre précédent, permettant ainsi de faire le pont entre tous les événements que la narratrice a connus : sa naissance au Vietnam pendant la guerre, la fuite avec les boat people, son accueil dans une petite ville du Québec, ses études, ses
... En savoir plus
Cambodia Travel Adventures

par Janet Arrowood ...

This book is extracted from our much larger guide to Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, and it focuses on Cambodia primarily. Janet Arrowood is a long-time and frequent visitor to Southeast Asia. Huge lakes, tremendous waterfalls, elephant rides, jungles, wonderful people, fabulous food. The sense of the new and unknown will amaze you. Prices? Phenomenally low. And the scenery is spectacular. Canoe or ... En savoir plus

$6.91 CAD

This book is extracted from our much larger guide to Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, and it focuses on Cambodia primarily. Janet Arrowood is a long-time and frequent visitor to Southeast Asia. Huge lakes, tremendous waterfalls, elephant rides, jungles, wonderful people, fabulous food. The sense of the new and unknown will amaze you. Prices? Phenomenally low. And the scenery is spectacular. Canoe or
... En savoir plus
Malaysia Travel Guide Series: Penang

par Morris Tan ...

Penang is a unique island in the Straits of Malacca. It was the first British colony in Malaysia. For years, it served as an important trading port for the British Empire, attracting an influx of immigrants from China, India and Indonesia, thus creating a unique community of diverse cultures. Today, Penang is a thriving and lively city with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities, while ... En savoir plus

$2.69 CAD

Penang is a unique island in the Straits of Malacca. It was the first British colony in Malaysia. For years, it served as an important trading port for the British Empire, attracting an influx of immigrants from China, India and Indonesia, thus creating a unique community of diverse cultures. Today, Penang is a thriving and lively city with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities, while
... En savoir plus
Bali Today!

In Search of the "Real Bali" - Stories and Essays about Sex, Religion, Love, Family, Tourism and Village Life

par Jean Couteau ...

The "Real Bali" is not what you think.Bali Today! collects over 100 essays and stories drawn from the English Corner column of the Bali Post, offering an unfiltered look at everyday life on the Island of the Gods. Jean Couteau, a leading cultural authority on Bali, writes with a wry, observant eye on village life, courtship rituals, religion, family, and the tensions between Balinese tradition and ... En savoir plus

$17.27 CAD

The "Real Bali" is not what you think.Bali Today! collects over 100 essays and stories drawn from the English Corner column of the Bali Post, offering an unfiltered look at everyday life on the Island of the Gods. Jean Couteau, a leading cultural authority on Bali, writes with a wry, observant eye on village life, courtship rituals, religion, family, and the tensions between Balinese tradition and
... En savoir plus
Three Weeks in Bali

A Personal Account of the Bali Bombing

par Alan Atkinson ...

Alan Atkinson has worked for the ABC for more than 20 years and is currently Day Editor in the Adelaide ABC newsroom. He has also worked for newspapers in Australia and overseas, including the Sydney Morning Herald and the Adelaide Advertiser, the London Guardian and the Scotsman in Edinburgh. He is married with two children - his family was with him in Bali on holiday when he was woken with news ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Alan Atkinson has worked for the ABC for more than 20 years and is currently Day Editor in the Adelaide ABC newsroom. He has also worked for newspapers in Australia and overseas, including the Sydney Morning Herald and the Adelaide Advertiser, the London Guardian and the Scotsman in Edinburgh. He is married with two children - his family was with him in Bali on holiday when he was woken with news
... En savoir plus
A Brief History of Vietnam

Colonialism, War and Renewal: The Story of a Nation Transformed

par Bill Hayton ...

Collections series Brief History of Asia Series
A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous historyA Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war to become the newest Asian tiger economy. This book expertly examines the history of a people and a nation with ancient roots which only took its current shape in the 19th century under French colonial rule, and its ... En savoir plus

$16.55 CAD

A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous historyA Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war to become the newest Asian tiger economy. This book expertly examines the history of a people and a nation with ancient roots which only took its current shape in the 19th century under French colonial rule, and its
... En savoir plus
The Frangipani Tree Mystery

par Ovidia Yu ...

Collections Livre 1 - Su Lin Series
First in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore.1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

First in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore.1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in
... En savoir plus
Philippines - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

par Graham Colin-Jones, Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones, Jorge Mojarro, Culture Smart! ...

Collections series Culture Smart!
Don't just see the sights—get to know the people.The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Don't just see the sights—get to know the people.The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the
... En savoir plus
With You By Bike

One Couple’s Life-Changing Journey Around the World

par Katrina Rosen ...

After many years together Katrina and Mike's marriage has unravelled. In a quest to mend their relationship they embark on a year long, 13,000 kilometre cycling tour with the hope of strengthening their commitment to one another.Katrina is an adventure athlete who craves the wild; her husband, Mike, watches sports with his buddies. Like many couples, after 11 years in a relationship they’ve grown ... En savoir plus

$10.79 CAD

After many years together Katrina and Mike's marriage has unravelled. In a quest to mend their relationship they embark on a year long, 13,000 kilometre cycling tour with the hope of strengthening their commitment to one another.Katrina is an adventure athlete who craves the wild; her husband, Mike, watches sports with his buddies. Like many couples, after 11 years in a relationship they’ve grown
... En savoir plus
花月總留痕：香港粵劇回眸（1930s-1970s）

par 岳清 ...

本書從動蕩不安的三十年代、也是粵劇最興盛之時說起，通過豐富的圖文和精巧的編排，與讀者一同細品那流光飛舞的歲月。書中許多圖片和手稿，還是首次公開的。粵劇自1920年代開始，由官話改為廣州白話。1930年代，紅船班漸漸消失，而省港班隨之興起。與此同時，粵劇行當演變為「六柱制」，編劇、粵曲亦相應發展。1950年代後，名伶首本戲寶相繼湧現，名班屢出，粵劇發展到興盛輝煌的階段。本書就從這一段歷史講起，涵蓋抗戰前、淪陷時和抗戰後三個階段，輔以豐富的報章資料和劇照影像，對各時期的名伶、名劇、重要事件都做了鋪陳，名伶如薛覺先、馬師曾、桂名揚、陳錦棠、新馬師曾、任劍輝、芳艷芬、白雪仙、紅線女、何非凡等，名劇如《王昭君》《洪承疇千古恨》《鍾無艷》《關麗珍問吊》《銅雀春深鎖二喬》《夢裡西施》《香花山賀壽》等，事件如“薛馬爭雄”、粵劇改良、新型戲院落成、粵劇義演救亡、避難澳門、名伶大匯演等。「難記興亡事 ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

本書從動蕩不安的三十年代、也是粵劇最興盛之時說起，通過豐富的圖文和精巧的編排，與讀者一同細品那流光飛舞的歲月。書中許多圖片和手稿，還是首次公開的。粵劇自1920年代開始，由官話改為廣州白話。1930年代，紅船班漸漸消失，而省港班隨之興起。與此同時，粵劇行當演變為「六柱制」，編劇、粵曲亦相應發展。1950年代後，名伶首本戲寶相繼湧現，名班屢出，粵劇發展到興盛輝煌的階段。本書就從這一段歷史講起，涵蓋抗戰前、淪陷時和抗戰後三個階段，輔以豐富的報章資料和劇照影像，對各時期的名伶、名劇、重要事件都做了鋪陳，名伶如薛覺先、馬師曾、桂名揚、陳錦棠、新馬師曾、任劍輝、芳艷芬、白雪仙、紅線女、何非凡等，名劇如《王昭君》《洪承疇千古恨》《鍾無艷》《關麗珍問吊》《銅雀春深鎖二喬》《夢裡西施》《香花山賀壽》等，事件如“薛馬爭雄”、粵劇改良、新型戲院落成、粵劇義演救亡、避難澳門、名伶大匯演等。「難記興亡事
... En savoir plus
Are We Nearly There Yet?

The ultimate laugh-out-loud read to escape with

par Lucy Vine ...

Escape on a round-the-world trip with Lucy Vine's hilarious novel about FOMO, #findingthefun and losing yourself - longlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2020'Made me scream laughing. I enjoyed it SO much' Marian Keyes'Have you ever messed up so badly you had to leave the country? This feelgood journey contains one of the best vagina jokes ever. We didn't want it to end' Heat MagazineAlice ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Escape on a round-the-world trip with Lucy Vine's hilarious novel about FOMO, #findingthefun and losing yourself - longlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2020'Made me scream laughing. I enjoyed it SO much' Marian Keyes'Have you ever messed up so badly you had to leave the country? This feelgood journey contains one of the best vagina jokes ever. We didn't want it to end' Heat MagazineAlice
... En savoir plus
Elementary Tagalog

Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo! Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog! (Online Audio Download Included)

par Jiedson R. Domigpe, Nenita Pambid Domingo ...

Elementary Tagalog is the leading beginner Tagalog textbook and Tagalog language learning package.Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master Tagalog, the language of the Philippines—also known as Filipino or Pilipino. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce sounds to using correct Tagalog grammar and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how ... En savoir plus

$28.07 CAD

Elementary Tagalog is the leading beginner Tagalog textbook and Tagalog language learning package.Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master Tagalog, the language of the Philippines—also known as Filipino or Pilipino. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce sounds to using correct Tagalog grammar and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how
... En savoir plus
mãn

par Kim Thúy ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
mãn est une histoire d'amour entre une femme et celles qui l'ont, tour à tour, fait naître, allaitée, élevée. Elle a été déposée dans le potager d'un temple bouddhiste sur le bord d'un des bras du Mékong par une adolescente. Une moniale l'a recueillie et nourrie d'eau, de riz et du lait des seins d'une mère voisine, avant de la confier à une autre femme – enseignante de jour, espionne en tout ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

mãn est une histoire d'amour entre une femme et celles qui l'ont, tour à tour, fait naître, allaitée, élevée. Elle a été déposée dans le potager d'un temple bouddhiste sur le bord d'un des bras du Mékong par une adolescente. Une moniale l'a recueillie et nourrie d'eau, de riz et du lait des seins d'une mère voisine, avant de la confier à une autre femme – enseignante de jour, espionne en tout
... En savoir plus
Krakatoa

The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883

par Simon Winchester ...

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was
... En savoir plus
Simple Thai Food

Classic Recipes from the Thai Home Kitchen [A Cookbook]

par Leela Punyaratabandhu ...

Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavors in this collection of 100 recipes for easy, economical, and accessible Thai classics—from the rising star behind the blog She Simmers.Who can say no to a delicious plate of Pad Thai with Shrimp; a fresh, tangy Green Papaya Salad; golden Fried Spring Rolls; or a rich, savory Pork Toast with Cucumber Relish? Thai food is not only one of the most vibrant ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavors in this collection of 100 recipes for easy, economical, and accessible Thai classics—from the rising star behind the blog She Simmers.Who can say no to a delicious plate of Pad Thai with Shrimp; a fresh, tangy Green Papaya Salad; golden Fried Spring Rolls; or a rich, savory Pork Toast with Cucumber Relish? Thai food is not only one of the most vibrant
... En savoir plus
Snowing in Bali

The Incredible Inside Account of Bali's Hidden Drug World

par Kathryn Bonella ...

FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF TRUE CRIME BESTSELLERS HOTEL KEROBOKAN AND OPERATION PLAYBOY: Kathryn Bonella.'It's snowing in Bali.' Among Bali's drug dealers, this is the secret code for a huge cocaine shipment having just landed. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.Snowing in Bali is the true crime story of the organised drug trafficking and dealing ... En savoir plus

$8.17 CAD

FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF TRUE CRIME BESTSELLERS HOTEL KEROBOKAN AND OPERATION PLAYBOY: Kathryn Bonella.'It's snowing in Bali.' Among Bali's drug dealers, this is the secret code for a huge cocaine shipment having just landed. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.Snowing in Bali is the true crime story of the organised drug trafficking and dealing
... En savoir plus
Angkor Wat Temple

Free books by Anton Swanepoel, #1

par Anton Swanepoel ...

Collections Livre 1 - Free books by Anton Swanepoel
Discover The Amazing Angkor Wat Temple With 37 ImagesGet an introductory to this magnificent temple and know what to expect on your Angkor Wat visit.The jungle floor gives way to your every step, as you plunge deeper into the overgrowth. A path, worn rough by thousands before you, guides you to a place of untold mystique and beauty. Light breaks through a dense thatch of leaves ahead, marking your ... En savoir plus

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Discover The Amazing Angkor Wat Temple With 37 ImagesGet an introductory to this magnificent temple and know what to expect on your Angkor Wat visit.The jungle floor gives way to your every step, as you plunge deeper into the overgrowth. A path, worn rough by thousands before you, guides you to a place of untold mystique and beauty. Light breaks through a dense thatch of leaves ahead, marking your
... En savoir plus
Balilicious

par Becky Wicks ...

EAT, PAY, LEAVE!Becky Wicks lifted the burqa on Dubai In BURQALICIOUS. Now she turns her attention to Bali as she hilariously navigates life as an adopted Balinese local.A lot can happen when you set out to 'find yourself'. Sometimes, you can even lose the plot.From visiting ancient healers with cellphone addictions to leaving a shaking ashram intent on extracting her soul, Becky Wicks soon ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

EAT, PAY, LEAVE!Becky Wicks lifted the burqa on Dubai In BURQALICIOUS. Now she turns her attention to Bali as she hilariously navigates life as an adopted Balinese local.A lot can happen when you set out to 'find yourself'. Sometimes, you can even lose the plot.From visiting ancient healers with cellphone addictions to leaving a shaking ashram intent on extracting her soul, Becky Wicks soon
... En savoir plus
Hot Thai Kitchen

Demystifying Thai Cuisine with Authentic Recipes to Make at Home: A Cookbook

par Pailin Chongchitnant ...

The definitive Thai cookbook from a YouTube star!Growing up in Thailand, Pailin Chongchitnant spent her childhood with the kitchen as her playground. From a young age, she would linger by the stove, taking in the sight of snowy white coconut being shredded, the smell of lemongrass-infused soups, and the sound of the pestle pounding against the granite mortar.Years later, as a Cordon Bleu–educated ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

The definitive Thai cookbook from a YouTube star!Growing up in Thailand, Pailin Chongchitnant spent her childhood with the kitchen as her playground. From a young age, she would linger by the stove, taking in the sight of snowy white coconut being shredded, the smell of lemongrass-infused soups, and the sound of the pestle pounding against the granite mortar.Years later, as a Cordon Bleu–educated
... En savoir plus
Snowing in Bali

The Incredible Inside Account of Bali's Hidden Drug World

par Kathryn Bonella ...

Kathryn Bonella lifts the lid on Bali's nightmarish narcotics underworld.Among the island's drug dealers 'It's snowing in Bali' is code that the south-east Asian paradise is full of cocaine. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.Snowing in Bali is the story of the drug trafficking and dealing scene that's made Bali one of the world's most important ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Kathryn Bonella lifts the lid on Bali's nightmarish narcotics underworld.Among the island's drug dealers 'It's snowing in Bali' is code that the south-east Asian paradise is full of cocaine. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.Snowing in Bali is the story of the drug trafficking and dealing scene that's made Bali one of the world's most important
... En savoir plus
The Gentleman In The Parlour

par W Somerset Maugham ...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY PAUL THEROUXSomerset Maugham's success as a writer enabled him to indulge his adventurous love of travel, and he recorded the sights and sounds of his wide-ranging journeys with an urbane, wry style all his own. The Gentleman in the Parlour is an account of the author's trip through what was then Burma and Siam, ending in Haiphong, Vietnam. Whether by river to Mandalay, on ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY PAUL THEROUXSomerset Maugham's success as a writer enabled him to indulge his adventurous love of travel, and he recorded the sights and sounds of his wide-ranging journeys with an urbane, wry style all his own. The Gentleman in the Parlour is an account of the author's trip through what was then Burma and Siam, ending in Haiphong, Vietnam. Whether by river to Mandalay, on
... En savoir plus
Bali & Lombok: Includes the Gili Islands and Komodo

par Paul Dixon ...

Collections series Footprint Focus
Relax on one of South Bali’s fine beaches, where novice surfers practice catching waves in the warm waters of Kuta Bay. When you tire of the surf and sand head inland to explore bright green mountainsides and sacred crater lakes. Visit the artist colony of Ubud or humble villages where dance dramas are performed to please the gods. From cocktails on the beach to extravagant Hindu temples, ... En savoir plus

$4.22 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Relax on one of South Bali’s fine beaches, where novice surfers practice catching waves in the warm waters of Kuta Bay. When you tire of the surf and sand head inland to explore bright green mountainsides and sacred crater lakes. Visit the artist colony of Ubud or humble villages where dance dramas are performed to please the gods. From cocktails on the beach to extravagant Hindu temples,
... En savoir plus
Brief History of Indonesia

Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of Southeast Asia's Largest Nation

par Tim Hannigan ...

Collections series Brief History of Asia Series
Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of the World's Largest ArchipelagoIndonesia is by far the largest nation in Southeast Asia and has the fourth largest population in the world after the United States. Indonesian history and culture are especially relevant today as the Island nation is an emerging power in the region with a dynamic new leader. It is a land of incredible diversity ... En savoir plus

$16.55 CAD

Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of the World's Largest ArchipelagoIndonesia is by far the largest nation in Southeast Asia and has the fourth largest population in the world after the United States. Indonesian history and culture are especially relevant today as the Island nation is an emerging power in the region with a dynamic new leader. It is a land of incredible diversity
... En savoir plus

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