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Have your fortune told by a psychic parrot, then dig into dosa in Singapore's Little India p561. Trek in the footsteps of tribal war parties on the Headhunters' Trail in Gunung Mulu National Park p337. Travel the length of Peninsular Malaysia, through the world's oldest rainforest, on the Jungle Railway p330. Give the turtles plenty of space as they haul their 750kg-bodies up the beaches of Cherating p280. Top adventure activity coverage - the best hiking, snorkelling, caving, diving or bird-watching info. Five authors and 2731 hours in-country researching this edition More listings of sustainable businesses, to help you make the right choices for the environment.
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my opinion.......2007-08-29
Only gave a very brief overview,not enough information for someone who has not travelled to that part of the world.
Always a good travel guide brand.......2007-06-07
It was Lonely Planet Vietnam that got me hooked on their series, and after traveling throughout Southeast Asia, I maintain Lonely Planet are the best travel advisor books, with the Rough Guide series a close second. I like that I can find what I need as a backpacker, but know where, when and on what to splurge. This particular one is not quite as strong as their Vietnam one, but I think will improve in the next version.
A Good Guide to the Major Destinations.......2007-03-17
Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei are the most developed countries in Southeast Asia, and tourism is a long-established business in the first two. English is widely spoken and travel is easy. More than anywhere in the region, you could even get by without a guidebook - local tourist offices are pretty good for info.
That said, if you do want a guide, this is probably the most reliable one for practical details. The 10th edition, published in January 2007, actually seems to have been more thoroughly updated than some previous ones, with some new attractions and accomodation options added - unlike in certain other LP guides, where only prices are changed from edition to edition. Of course practical details may change even by the time the book is published (remember it was researched in early 2006), but in general these 3 countries are pretty stable and inflation is low. Sure, the odd errorous/outdated info did slip in, but is far outweighed by all the useful stuff.
My only complaint about this book might be that it still pretty much concentrates on established, popular tourist attractions and major cities/towns. Don't expect to find many tips on locating hidden gems or exploring remote corners of the country, particularly Borneo. For that kind of info, I found the Rough Guide to these countries better than LP, though RG's practical info is often more dated. Decide what's more important to you!
If you are going to these countries for the first time, and only have a few weeks on hand to spend there, you will probably find the information provided by this guide both sufficient and largely accurate.
Very Few Info on KL.......2006-06-03
This is not a recommended book if you have only some days in KL. Lack of information. Too many detail about points of interest, restaurants and hotels were uncovered.
The Singapore should have to be improved as well. Better to buy the LP Singapore separately rather than buying this book.
Probably the worst LP guide that I ever read...
Even has good food picks!.......2005-12-15
Went to Penang with this last month. Typical quality LP job in describing the country and how to get around. What made this one a cut above is that it actually had useful restaurant recommendations, as opposed to the typical LP approach (i.e.: Here's the address of a place that serves food; hope you don't get hepatitis). Hotel recommendations were spot-on as well.
As always with LP, my one regret is they aren't opinionated enough about which sights are worth your time and which ones aren't.
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- Its OK for basic phrases
- Great phrasebook! Easy to use and accurate translations!
- A few odd phrases but still useful
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The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei 5 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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Flat on you back on the hotel bed, you ponder the arrow on the ceiling. Does it point past the minarets to the babbling pasar malam, fragrant with fruit and loud with language? Will it lead you to the shadowy artists of wayang kulit, or to your guide through underwater paradise? Does it prophesise a meeting with orang-utans in the unrivalled jungle beauty of Borneo? If you meet them, what on this lonely planet will you say?
- get your tongue around the flavours of five cultures in one vibrant country
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Customer Reviews:
Its OK for basic phrases.......2007-02-25
This little guide gives you the basics of words and phrases - but I dont think it would give you the ability to hold more than a very simple "Where is ..." , "Hello, my name is ... " sort of conversation with anyone.
My partner grew up in Malaysia and she has spotted a few errors in the meanings given to some words - but overall its pretty accurate in the translation. One thing I did like was the Malay/English and English/Malay dictionary that is included. It is pretty comprehensive for basic words and you can sort of get by in translating simple sentences both ways. More useful for written material than for speech I find - but with a bit of thought you can use it to work out the general meaning of things eg a newspaper story, etc.
I do think though that if anyone buys this book and feels that it will help them converse, they will be disappointed. I think its a useful starting point but to develop converational skills you really need to be talking with a Malay-speaking person.
Great phrasebook! Easy to use and accurate translations!.......2002-06-16
I got this phrasebook as a gift. I was skeptical at first because of its child-like appearance, but once I started looking through it I found it to be amazing. No other Malay book has the detail that this one does. With short paragraphs at the beginnings of each section, it ensures the best understanding of the culture. The authors are very knowledgeable and knows their Malay. I would recommend this reference book to anyone who is even considering a trip to Malaysia or is interested in the culture.
A few odd phrases but still useful.......2000-12-16
I'm from Penang and I got this book for my American husband for our second trip back to Malaysia. The first thing that made me suspicious of its credibility was the cover photo. What is described as the "durian at the market" looks much more like a pile of nangka (jackfruit). Content-wise, I found some odd phrases in the book. "Plain water" is translated as "air putih" instead of "air kosong", "corner" becomes "pojok", which I have never heard of. "Sudut" would have made more sense to me. "Punggung" translates into "back" (anatomically), which I believe is correct in Indonesian, but would have made many Malaysians I know snicker at the reference to one's rear end. Perhaps these words are more common in parts of Malaysia I am not familiar with such as the east coast or Sabah & Sarawak. If this is the case, it would have been nice to have more than one translation for a word, although probably not practical for a quick reference guide.
In any case, Malaysians are easily impressed with foreigners who speak Malay, so while I may find fault with it, there is much in this little book which visitors would find useful. I particularly like the little tips on Malaysian culture, grammar and food. For those who plan to stay awhile, try the book-and-tapes combo of Survival Malay, and for cultural insight, Heidi Munan's Culture Shock! is a delight even for homesick Malaysians.
How to win Malay Friends.......2000-06-09
This book is extremely useful especially if you are outside the main cities such as Malacca or Kuala Lumpur. Malay people are very self effacing and your use of the phrases in this book will really open doors. Also, the social interaction hints to proper behavior are very good and useful too.
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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.
From lazing on tropical beaches or boating jungle rivers to tasting Singapore's best dishes or exploring the sultanate of Brunei, this book offers detailed coverage of the diverse offerings of this part of the world. This fully updated guide presents tips on speaking Bahasa Malaysia and a special guide to visiting temples and mosques. --Kathryn True
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Tribal longhouses and beach resorts, high-rise shopping centres and tropical rainforests - Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei are diverse countries with stunning scenery, fascinating cultures and endless opportunities for outdoor activities. Featuring expanded chapters on East Malaysia, this fully updated guide will help you plan the trip that suits your budget and passions.
Features: more than 80 maps, including colour-contoured trekking maps; full details on the hike up Mt Kinabalu; excellent rundown of the region's mouth-watering cuisines; comprehensive coverage of spectactular diving and snorkelling destinations; hundreds of accommodation listings, from budget dorms to luxurious hideaways; user-friendly Malay language chapter.
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An excellent masterpiece, like most Lonely Planet guidebooks.......2002-01-24
Lile most Lonely Planet guidebooks, this travel guide won't come as a disappointment to any of its readers. The unmistakable excellent standards we can expect from LP, combined with the fact that this particular guidebook is in its 8th edition already, makes of this book a masterpiece no traveller to the region should leave behind. The information about hotels and restaurants, things to see and do, etc, is dense, well-written, excellently ordered, and up-to-date. Likewise, the maps, the various tips on do's and dont's, are invaluable. As always, the sections on history, politics, culture etc, are excellently written and well condensed, ensuring pleasant reading for the traveller and the prospective traveller alike. Without exaggerating nor diminishing the fascination of this wonderful part of the world, this guidebook does great service to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. It is the ultimate travel tool for those intending to visit these countries, enabling them to make the most out of their stay, as well as ensuring moments of fascinating reading.
Not too impressive.......2001-10-24
First, if you're going to rely on this guide, spend some cash on a couple of decent maps, especially for Kuala Lumpur. This guide has by far some of the most off-the-mark maps I've ever experienced with Lonely Planet. DO NOT rely on the book! As well, some amazing hotels are missing, and they're literally next door to some pretty grotty places the authors here rave about.
Also, I found the author's attitude to Singapore to be rather tiresome. Much is made of the fact that the city-state is cleaner than other congested and polluted cities in South East Asia, and that 'color' has been wiped out of Singapore.
But it seemed to me that authors had an underlying motive when writing about Singapore, to slyly convince travellers from visiting the place, or at least, from staying too long.
Of course, Singapore's not a place where anyone stays on for more than a week. But the author's mightier-than-thou point of view (that only cities with disgusting toilets, $5 hotel rooms and edgey red light districts are worth visiting) was annoying. Also, it was continually noted that Singapore is a "repressive" country. I think one only has to travel to countries like China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and even Morocco before they can whine about Singapore being repressive.
But I digress.
Finally, precious space is wasted in the guide with the inclusion of Brunei. I think LP should give Brunei it's own slim little guide (look at Maldives or Bhutan if you want to see tiny countries with their own books). First, Brunei is culturally and politically different from Malaysia to warrant its own book.
And it would give the Malaysia authors precious space in which to include some decent maps.
Yes, I'm griping here, but when you bring a guide for a longish trip, you tend to notice these things!
Anyway, you could do worse... but Lonely Planet could have done better.
IT IS A BIBLE.......2001-08-22
We ended up calling it "the Bible". Why? Because all the answers are in it.!! Several times we said to our selves that this information should have been in LP. And looking one more time - it was usually there. LP helps you plan and avoid vasting time. Of course you shold try to do things which is not mentioned in LP but this can be a major challanges. The guide goes every where and the information is incredibly reliable. So if you go - bring LP or bring no guide book at all - alternatives are poor sustitutions. We also brought a Footprint - but the reality is that nobody is above or besides LP. 22-08-2001
As always... a necessity.......2001-02-27
Singapore is one of these places where you can travel very well without your Lonley Planet ( in particular if you remember the old subtitle of the series, a survival kit for travellers). Everything is so well organised in this beautiful city that you can get around very easily yourself. Every hotel has a good travel desk and the rooms generally carry maps and brochures of everything that there is to do.
Nevertheless, like on most of my trips I found the investment of a couple of dollars (compared to the total invetsment of the trip absolutely nothing) well worth the money. The guide gives a very simple help in a couple of areas. The "How to get there"for all the sites makes life simpler; you know which bus to take and which Underground station to leave for all the major sites. The info on the parks is accurate and little tips like "do not leave the Night Safari after 23.00 otherwise you will not catch the latest train at Ang Mo Kio really help to plan a trip; at least you know in advance that staying later means queing up for a taxi ( and paying a hefty fare).
It's a comfortably thin guide so you can take it with you whilst travelling around. As usual the info on restaurants is good and leads you to interesting places.
The only caveat, like with most travel guides for this part of the world, is the details on prices. In particular the price info on hotels hass little value since they give the rack rates and these days with a simple Internet search you are able to get big discounts as you can by booking through travel agents.
In a lot of Asian countries you need to have a Lonely Planet for travelling; in Singapore it is a (very) nice to have and a necessity for a lazy one like me.
for "alternatives" only??.......1999-04-14
This guide gives a lot of useful information about places to stay/eat.. for all kinds of budgets. However, it seems that sometimes it's more for the alternative backpack-traveller. As a "normal" beach tourist I didn't get a lot of information out of this and found some descriptions about "tourist-loaded", "standard" places much more negative than they were in reality! Don't let the authors' apparent dislike for these kinds of tourist discourage you.
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- accommodation in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
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Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
Geoff Crowther , and
Tony Wheeler
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accommodation in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.......1997-08-20
On compairing 2 previous publications on the same book titles by Lonely Planet, I found that the book keep repeating itself, especially for accommodation in Sandakan. The difference of around 10 years had changed a lot in Sandakan,where new types of accommodations are available, especially around the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok. It was quite frustrating not to find A SINGLE, repeat, NOT A SINGLE, indication in the 3 related books concerning accommodation options around that area, where at least 3 outlets have been in existence for more than 5 years already!!!????
For your information, I am not a Traveller to that part of the world, but a proud and responsible citizen of Malaysia staying in Sandakan and I was quite ashamed to be asked by quite a few of Oversea Travellers visiting Sandakan,about whether they can stay around the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (about 16 miles from the town centre) so that they can spend more time to visit the Orangutan. Only when they showed me the books that they are travelling with, which they told me,are very good,that I found out that none of the accommodation outlets for backpacker were stated in the books.
To make matters worst, I have been asked by a few tourists where is Sandakan B & B just a few days ago. I asked him where he come to know about Sandakan B&B and the answers were the Lonely Planet Books that they are carrying. I cordially informed them that the books that they are carrying were only about 8 to 9 years out of date!
It makes me wonder whether Lonely Planet just print and reprint their books just for the sack of
business and not the intention of correctly informing the POOR TRAVELLERS (at their mercy, of course!)what they are supposed to get, if not 100 %, but at least the closest they can get,at the destinations concerned. What excuses does Lonely Planet has for not updating their books? Even if you are talking about 8 to 9 years lapse? I really felt sorry for those tourist who have to waste so much time finding out and not to mention the financial loses due to transportation up and down the Centre.
When I accidently met up with a few of the tourists who I directed (I gave them a lift in my car) them to Sepilok B & B ( a very good backpackers' outlet near the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre ), they thank me for my help and commented that only IF Lonely Planet had informed them about such outlet, they wouldn't have to waste so much time and money to find out the hard way, where the stay there was cheap, clean and the people are friendly.
Also for your information, your website address have been given to me by one of the tourists who happens to know about you. I strongly felt that it is the responsibility of a book publisher to better inform the readers correctly and only by proper updating that readers would appreciate their efficiency and professional altitudes!
Thank you
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Malaysians and Singaporeans are food obsessed: broach the subject of food with locals and it may appear that eating takes priority over everything else in life. The multicultural traditions of the region offer the food lover a gastronomic experience like no other - a fusion of herbs, spices, sauces and ingredients from a host of cuisines, each continually borrowing from the other. To eat or drink in Malaysia and Singapore is far more than an act of sustenance, it is a social experience - a chance to let your tastebuds savour the cultural mélange of these two countries.
- what to eat and how to order from the vast array of culinary temptations on offer
- where to eat: coffeeshops, hawker centres and fine dining establishments
- markets: a celebration of local produce, culinary fusion and multiculturalism
- the definitive culinary dictionary, quick reference glossary and useful phrases for every food and drink occasion
- tantalising photography and recipes
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From a Singaporean.......2007-06-25
As a native of Singapore, i bought this book in hopes to duplicate some recipes of the local hawker center.
The book does not disappoint with detailed recipes for local Singapore Hainaneses Chicken rice and Laksa among a whole list of others. Unfortunately, they are spread throughout the book and you basically have to thumb through cover to cover and make your own index for reference.
The book also goes further to give tips for tourists and explanations of culture and practise that i found interesting.
All in all i was pleased with this purchase and have already started using the recipes in my home.
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- "The Rain Catcher" by Jean Thesman
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Jean Thesman
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Beyond YesterdayEvery story should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. That's the way it is at grandmother's house where tea is served each day at four and tales of death and divorce, illness and abandonment are shared by grandmother's circle of friends. The women watch over one another and eveyone watches over Grayling -- whose own story has never been told her to hear.But in a summer of many changes, fourteen-year-old Grayling encounters love and romance, joy and saddness...and the need to know her own story -- from the very beginning.
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"The Rain Catcher" by Jean Thesman.......2004-07-15
I'm not much of a book reader, but this book was a real page turner me. It reminded me of the times i spent with my grandmother down in Missouri visiting family & listening to stories from their past and from mine as well. This story touched me, and I cant wait for my little sister to read it as well. I recomend this book to everyone, especially those who are not much of readers like myself. It is so good it could be a movie.
Never again.......2003-04-28
The rain catcher written by Jean Thesman was an okay book. But I wouldn't recommend it. Part of the book was okay, the other part just confused me the whole time! It had weird parts that you wouldn't catch very quickly. It didn't even have a main plot. It was confusing from the first page.
At the beginning you meet this girl named Grayling (aka gray), and her best friend Colleen. They are talking about how much Colleen hates her father. Then it suddenly goes to how she lives with her grandmother. Then all these people come in to the picture and you don't know how they know Gray or why she is living with them. It makes absolutely no sense at all. It is horrible and it is hard to catch on.
Then the part that does make sense. How she is going out on dates with this guy named Aaron. Even though he comes to the house and works on it, we have no idea where he lives his last name or anything! It is sweet but we want to know more then just his name.
Then out of nowhere Gray get send a plane ticket to California and we find out that Gray's mom lives down in California and left her because he father died. Her mother could have sword she saw the man who killed him and she panics! Grays mothers tells us nothing more about it.
So if you were looking at this book thinking about reading it. I would tell you don't! I thought it was horrible and I would loved to be proven wrong even by a complete stranger, but I don't think it is going to happen because I think it is a very stupid book and I think that know one should read it! Read it if you like but I suggest you don't.
stay with grandma or move in with mom.......2003-04-25
The Rain Catchers
By: Jean Thiesman
Grayling a 14 year old girl, who lives with her grandmother, in Seattle. Grays mom lives in California. Through out the summer gray has to go visit her mom. When she's there she has to make an extremely difficult decision. Whether she wants to move to California to be with her mom. Or stay in Seattle with her grandmother and the life she loves. But before she goes she has to know one thing. Why her mom left her 13 years ago to stay with her grandmother. Will gray find out? Will she stay with her mom? Read and find out.
I would recommend this book for 7-9 graders. There are some slow parts in the book but there are parts that keep you reading to find out what happened next.
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The Best 4* Book in the World.......2002-09-20
I like my book The Rain Catchers because it is so realistic,and it deals with problems that you could face in your everyday life.The author of my book is Jean Thesman.She wrote the book about a fifteen-year-old girl who was abandoned by her mother at a young age,and she has live with her grandmother.She loves to live with her grandmother,though and has to strive to get through hard times,but she knows she can alredy make it through herself.
Well-Written But Boring.......2002-03-25
The Rain Catchers is well-written. It's about a girl named Grayling who lives with her grandmother and her grandmother's friends. Grayling always hears her guardians telling stories, but not once has she heard her own story from the beginning. She encounters many trials including love, death, illness, and divorce. This book is about what happens to her; it's not an adventure book or a mystery or action story.
Now I will admit that the reason I didn't like this book is because I am the type of person that enjoys action and adventure books. That is why I gave it three stars. I just thought the plot was kind of boring. If you DO like non-action books, books about normal people,ect., READ THIS. If you're like me, don't read it. Ages 9-15.
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Though the white-skinned invaders wreaked havoc on the Cities-in-the-West, the tribes of the Grass have escaped invasion and slaughter. But tragedy of another kind strikes. Grandmother Weevil's granddaughter, Flute Dog, a young woman of the Buffalo Horn people, loses her young husband when he is thrown from his horse and trampled on a buffalo hunt. Searching for the horse, Flute Dog, finds a pregnant woman wandering in the wilderness. When the woman dies giving birth, Flute Dog decides to raise the baby girl as her own.
But Rain Child does not fit in with the tribe, even though she learns to ride and train her mother's horses. Rebellious and angry, Rain Child, too, will go off into the wilderness in search of a stray horse and make a discovery that will change her life: an iron pot that brings her the tribe's awe and their fear. The pot is a gift from Coyote, one of four enchanted treasures he will use to lure Rain Child, Flute Dogand their horses into the lands of the northern people.
It is here, among these strangers that Coyote will attempt his grandest plan -- a scheme marked by magic, love, and betrayal that could change the destiny of his Horse people forever...
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Rain Child is everyone's childhood.......2002-12-27
I discovered Amanda Cockrell several years ago with the first Deer Hunters trilogy and I couldn't wait to read more of her books--waited impatiently for the next book to come out. She does not disappoint in this trilogy. Her characters are fleshed out and her plots keep me turning the pages. I only hope my success is near hers with my first book, "Forever Retro Blues," and I hope there are many more of her books to read in the future.
Rain Child's adventures and misadventures remind us of of our own childhood and coming-of-age. I think everyone has the experience of not fitting in and then somehow, we end up making it anyway.
A unique style of writing........2002-02-04
Although I usually get caught up in the relationships between the characters, the descriptions of the surroundings, and the story, (I really like the historical value), I find with Amanda Cokrell's writing a very unique style. I feel like I have just spent the day with an old grandmother telling me some of the old stories. Just the way they were told back then. I'm not always sure whether I am reading a story or poetry.
I really enjoy the different perspective of the Coyote who creates his own story inside the story. How very imaginative!
It definitely warrants a read just to experience this unique journey. In all the books I've read nothing has come close to her style of writing.
The Rain Child.......2001-12-16
After reading this one, I'm now waiting for Amanda's next book. I have all three of the Horse Catchers Trilogy and enjoyed each one.
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From the back cover..........2006-06-10
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"This is the story of a man and a woman living in early 1900's America, and their journey through the explosive emotions of a love affair and its consequences, her betrayal to herself and those she loves, and his painful love affair with his own self-destruction. Watch as they each struggle to release the expectations of youth, and embrace their individual purposes on earth. Join them as the discover the compromises that add to the fuel of self-hatred, which ones lead to the light of love, and the ones that result in the quiet despair of life unlived."
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- Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Eighth Edition
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- Pictures of Nothing: Abstract Art since Pollock
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- Mastering Risk Volume 1: Concepts
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- A Sky So Close: A Novel
Indonesia (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
Lonely Planet Thailand
Lonely Planet Cambodia
Lonely Planet Vietnam
Bali & Lombok (Lonely Planet Travel Guide)
