This book brings the wonder and mystery of the coral reef alive for the general reader. At the same time it provides sufficient information to make the book useful to anyone interested in environmental studies, marine biology, or sport diving....

This is the first comprehensive survey of all aspects of Thai mural painting. It includes short versions of the most important Buddhist stories extensively illustrated by depictions from temple murals. \n \nThe historical overview includes all regions and periods, based...

"Poupon, Roland; The Thai Food Complex: From the Rice Fields to Industrial and Organic Foods \nConstitutes a fascinating paradox. Global companies such as CP and Red Bull have emerged side-by-side with more traditional rice growers. And not only are they...

Tai Groups of Thailand Vol. 1: Introduction and Overview (PB) | By Schliesinger, Joachim (Author) | White Lotus \n \nThis first volume describes events in Thailand before the arrival of the Tai, and their history afterwards. \n \nIt informs about...

Since the beginning of reliable historical evidence, Chinese influence, culture, and power have always moved southward. In the first part of this book, FitzGerald details how Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Burma had all, to varying degrees, come under the...

Searching for the Sources of the Irrawaddy (PB) | By Roux, Emile (Author) | White Lotus \n \nSacred Caves of Tam Ting (Pak On), Luang Prabung, Laos: Mystery, Splendor, and Desecration is the story of the eaves, of the collaborative...

Sacred Rocks and Buddhist Caves in Thailand (PB) | By Munier, Christophe (Author) | White Lotus \n \nSacred Caves of Tam Ting (Pak On), Luang Prabung, Laos: Mystery, Splendour, and Desecration is the story of the eaves, of the collaborative...

Sacred Caves of Tam Ting (Pak Ou), Luang Prabung of Tam, Laos Mystery, Splendor, and Desecration (PB) | By Egloff, Brian & Kristin Kelly (Author) | White Lotus \n \nSacred Caves of Tam Ting (Pak On), Luang Prabung, Laos: Mystery,...

Psychiatrist in Paradise (PB) | By Thong Denny (Author) | White Lotus \n \nThe book tells the story of a most remarkable attempt by an Indonesian doctor trained in Western medicine, and in charge of a western-style hospital in Bali,...

Prambanan: Sculpture and Dance in Ancient Java (PB) | By Iyer, Alessandra (Author) | White Lotus \n \nA study of the dance reliefs of the ninth century AD temple of Siwa at the Prambanan complex in central Java. Previous attempts...

Plumeria in Thailand : A Guide to 235 Varieties lists and illustrates 235 horticultural varieties and species of mainly Thai origin-many of them never described before. The plumeria of frangipani is a magnificent flowering tropical tree, unrivalled for its exquisite...

Our Wars with the Burmese; Thai-Burmese Conflict 1539-1767 (PB) | By Damrong Rajanubhab (Author) | White Lotus \n \nThis may well be Thailand’s most famous history book. Known familiarly as Thai Rop Phama, it was first published in 1917 and...