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1	North to the Orient more books like this by Anne Morrow Lindbergh add to wishlist In 1931 Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh set off on a flight to the Orient by the Great Circle Route. The classic North to the Orient is the beautifully written account of the trip. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	A History of Warfare more books like this by John Keegan add to wishlist In this book, winner of the Duff Cooper prize, the author, a military historian, provides not merely a history of warfare but an analysis of world history, and the role that man's impulse to war has played in it. This book is the result of 30 years of reading, research, teaching and commenting on military affairs. It brings together in a single ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	East Asia: A New History more books like this by Rhoads Murphey add to wishlist This accessible text offers a comprehensive history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, including coverage of everyday life, women and gender-related issues, and the environment--topics often neglected in other texts. Throughout his distinguished career, author Rhoads Murphey has inspired within students an appreciation for the rich and unique ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $49.00! \| SVS
4	A history of Far Eastern art more books like this by Sherman E. Lee add to wishlist This is an account of the visual arts of Asia, from the Indus River to Japan and Java, between the fifth millennium BC and AD 1850. This comprehensive fifth edition includes astonishing recent archaeological discoveries. Each chapter begins with a concise historical introduction providing a political and social setting for artistic process and ... see all copies from $2.57! new only from $94.20! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Our Oriental Heritage more books like this by Will Durant add to wishlist In 1921, Will Durant began his five-decade-long series, The Story of Civilization. Joined later by his wife, Ariel, the two labored together to create one of the twentieth-century's most enduring masterworks of history for the general reader. With the 11 volumes that comprise this remarkable undertaking -- enhanced by the enthralling scholarship ... see all copies from $2.59! new only from $14.98! \| first editions
6	Golden Arches East: McDonald's in East Asia more books like this by Professor James L Watson (Editor) add to wishlist A collection of essays portraying the changes brought to life in contemporary Asia by the introduction of modern marketing techniques. The authors pay particular attention to the influence of McDonald's restaurants on habits of dining and public behavior in the Far East. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.79! \| SVS
7	Securing Japan: Tokyo's Grand Strategy and the Future of East Asia more books like this by Richard J Samuels add to wishlist see all copies from $8.34! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Hinge of Fate more books like this by Winston Churchill add to wishlist Volume four of a six-volume work on World War II. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	American Doctor's Odyssey: Adventures in 45 Countries more books like this by Victor Heiser add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
10	Modern East Asia: A Brief History more books like this by Conrad Schirokauer, Clark add to wishlist Focusing on the civilizations--the art and religion as well as the political and social--this compelling history explores the four countries of modern East Asia: China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. From their traditions and commonalties in 1600, through trends toward industrialization and state building, to each country's response to modernization in ... see all copies from $4.37! new only from $41.32!
11	China Rising: Peace, Power, and Order in East Asia more books like this by Professor David C Kang add to wishlist Throughout the past three decades East Asia has seen more peace and stability than at any time since the Opium Wars of 1839-1841. During this period China has rapidly emerged as a major regional power, averaging over nine percent economic growth per year since the introduction of its market reforms in 1978. Foreign businesses have flocked to ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.00! \| SVS
12 view cover	A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey more books like this by Joan Elliott add to wishlist American artist Joan Elliott has found inspiration in the colours and serenity of the Far East. Her wonderful designs have been skillfully adapted for cross stitching by American kit company Design Works Crafts. While some of the featured designs are already available as kits, many are exclusive to this book. Three of the most beautiful designs ... see all copies from $4.26! new only from $9.80! \| first editions
13 view cover	A Fortune-Teller Told Me: Earthbound Travels in the Far East more books like this by Tiziano Terzani add to wishlist On the advice of a Chinese fortune teller he met in 1976, Terzani spent 1993 travelling through the Far East via land transportation rather than air transportation, and thereby escaped a helicopter crash. This account of his experiences during that fateful year has the straightforward tone expected of a correspondent, with a few spiritual musings ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.59! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	East Asia at the Center: Four Thousand Years of Engagement with the World more books like this by Professor Warren I Cohen add to wishlist A common misconception holds that Marco Polo "opened up" a closed and recalcitrant "Orient" to the West. However, this sweeping history covering 4,000 years of international relations from the perspective of China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia shows that the region's extensive involvement in world affairs began thousands of years ago. In a ... see all copies from $6.12! new only from $14.95! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Sources of East Asian Tradition, Volume 1: Premodern Asia more books like this by William Theodore De Bary (Editor) add to wishlist In "Sources of East Asian Tradition", Wm. Theodore de Bary offers a selection of essential readings from his immensely popular anthologies "Sources of Chinese Tradition", "Sources of Korean Tradition", and "Sources of Japanese Tradition" so readers can experience a concise but no less comprehensive portrait of the social, intellectual, and ... see all copies from $24.98! new only from $54.09!
16 view cover	Eastern Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto more books like this by Michael D Coogan, Ph.D. (Editor), Professor Vasudha Narayanan (Editor), Malcolm David Eckel (Editor) add to wishlist Authoritative and accessible, this fascinating volume provides a concise, illustrated introduction to five of the great religious traditions of the world--Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. 125 illustrations. see all copies from $9.29! new only from $13.24! \| SVS
17 view cover	Personality and Personal Growth more books like this by Robert Frager, James Fadiman add to wishlist This unique text features a truly global perspective that includes Far Eastern theories, feminist theories, and full biographies of every major figure discussed. Each theory is presented in a positive, constructive light for greater ease of understanding and the authors' clear and direct writing style New pedagogical features such as "Chapter ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $68.00! \| SVS
18 view cover	Southern and Eastern Asia more books like this by Martyn Bramwell add to wishlist Country by country, The World in Maps series takes readers on a grand tour of each of the seven continents. Beautifully illustrated, full-color maps--plus vital statistics--give readers a thorough sketch of the countries on our planet. Armed with all the titles in the series, readers will have an easy-to-read and up-to-date global resource at ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74!
19 view cover	Northern & Western Asia more books like this by Martyn Bramwell add to wishlist Country by country, The World in Maps series takes readers on a grand tour of each of the seven continents. Beautifully illustrated, full-color maps--plus vital statistics--give readers a thorough sketch of the countries on our planet. Armed with all the titles in the series, readers will have an easy-to-read and up-to-date global resource at ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.75!
20 view cover	Dragons and Tigers: A Geography of South, East and Southeast Asia more books like this by Barbara Weightman add to wishlist This Second Edition of "Dragons and Tigers" explores and illustrates conditions, events, problems, and trends of both larger regions and individual nations. Using a cross-disciplinary approach, the author discusses evolving physical and cultural landscapes. Nature-Society relations provide the foundation for social, economic, political, and ... see all copies from $9.80! new only from $85.31! \| SVS
21 view cover	International Relations Theory and the Asia-Pacific more books like this by Professor G John Ikenberry (Editor), Professor Michael Mastanduno (Editor) add to wishlist -- Gregory Moore, Journal of Contemporary China see all copies from $13.93! new only from $37.80! \| SVS
22 view cover	Pacific Century: The Emergence of Modern Pacific Asia more books like this by Mark Borthwick add to wishlist The Asia-Pacific region now looks set to become a major economic and political global force. Focusing on both southeast and northeast Asia, this highly illustrated volume examines the broad, cross-cutting themes of regional history, emphasizing the interactions between cultures and nations. Spanning the whole history of the Pacific Asia, from ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Modern East Asia more books like this by Conrad Schirokauer, Clark add to wishlist This compelling text explores the development of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam from their traditions and commonalties in 1600, through industrialization and state building, to each country's response to modernization in a global environment. This author team combines strong research with extensive classroom teaching experience to offer a clear, ... see all copies from $39.00! new only from $49.00!
24 view cover	The International Relations of Northeast Asia more books like this by Samuel S Kim add to wishlist This authoritative work explores the complex and evolving interplay among national, regional, and global forces influencing Northeast Asia's security, economy, and identity. Written by a team of leading scholars, the book presents a variety of theoretical perspectives and case studies to offer a comprehensive analysis of the pressures that shape ... see all copies from $7.27! new only from $35.84! \| SVS
25	China, Korea, and Japan: The Rise of Civilization in East Asia more books like this by Gina L Barnes add to wishlist The growing political influence and economic might of the East Asian countries - China, Korea and Japan - makes a thorough knowledge of them essential. But if we are to understand these societies, we need to look beyond recent times to the history of the region. For civilization in East Asia is nearly 4,000 years old, and its origins lie deep in ... see all copies from $24.75! new only from $88.93! \| first editions

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