A history of Southeast Asia concentrates on the changes that have taken place since the eighteenth century and covers the impact of social change and the roles played by ethnic minorities, immigrant groups, and religion in the region.

"In 1911, Hermann Hesse sailed through southeastern Asian waters on a trip that would define much of his later writing. Hesse brings his unique eye to scenes such as adventures in a rickshaw, watching foreign theater performances, exploring strange floating cities on stilts, and luxuriating in the simple beauty of the lush natural landscape. Even in the doldrums of travel, he records his experience with faithful humor, wit, and sharp observation,...

How far will one man go to protect the ones he cares about most in the world? An intense international thriller, No Escape centers on an American businessman as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city.

Spicy, tangy, crunchy, and sweet, the dishes in this cookbook range from soups and noodle bowls to main courses with rice and stir-fried vegetables, as well as desserts and fruit drinks. Some recipes are naturally vegetarian while others draw on the full arsenal of Vietnamese herbs, spices, and sauces to make tofu and mushrooms as juicy as any meat filling. Includes a fully illustrated glossary to help readers assemble their own vegetarian Vietnamese...

Vietnam veteran John Rambo has withdrawn into a simple and secluded existence in Thailand. Even though he is looking to avoid trouble, trouble finds him. A group of Christian missionaries approach Rambo with the desire to rent his boat to travel up the river to Burma, which is a war zone. The Karen people of the region have endured a brutal rule from the murderous Burmese military. Rambo accepts the offer and takes the missionaries up the river. When...

"Rick Antonson has traveled to parts of the world that are not simply exotic but sometimes damn near inaccessible. He has climbed Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey, traveling beyond that summit to Iraq and Iran and Armenia. he has undertaken an improbably overland journey to the ancient city of Timbuktu, and enlightening look into efforts to preserve the city's priceless manuscripts and historical artifacts. Now he has traversed the notorious Kokoda...