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Laos is the only country in South-East-Asia that is least visited by tourists and not very well-known by many people around the world. If we look back a few decades ago, there were not many books written about Laos and it was very hard to find one. |
Today, Laos is changing ever so fast. People who have experienced the real beauty and the life of people in Laos can't resist to let the world know about this unique country. Therefore, slowly one by one, books about Laos have been published and marketed to the world.
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Footprint Laos
  | Laos is one of the treasures of Southeast Asia, an enigmatic country influenced by the French, defined by the Mekong river and belonging to another time. The 4th edition of our acclaimed Laos guide is essential for all free-spirited travellers who want to get the most out of this forgotten country. Includes hghlights map showing the best sights, objective recommendations of great places to stay and eat, from elegant auberges to simple bamboo huts and tips for the adventurous traveller, from visiting hill tribe villages to exploring the Ho Chi Minh trail. Fascinating insights into Laos history and culture. |
Laos Travel Map
  | Periplus is a pioneer in mapping the cities and countries of Asia. Among its many "firsts" are maps of Phnom Penh and Angkor in Cambodia, Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia, as well as the first map to cover all the major cities and tourist destinations in Vietnam. A dozen new titles are produced annually and our goal is to publish accurate maps of every city and travel destination in the Asia-Pacific region. |
  | A History of Laos
This authoritative and wide-ranging history focuses on the period from the founding of modern Laos as a French colony to its independence, involvement in the war in Vietnam, the formation of the communist republic, and the present authoritarian government. The author shows how the nationalist struggle for independence and unity was subverted by foreign intervention, and how the country has now resumed its traditional role as a neutral state in Southeast Asia. This book provides essential background on modern Laos and the challenges it now faces. |
  | The People of Laos
Many classrooms in North America are filled with students whose families have recently emigrated from Southeast Asia. We must teach our children that our strength is in our diversity. The best way to do this is to celebrate these other cultures. Knowledge begets tolerance and understanding. Your students will be fascinated by these rich and ancient cultures. |
Culture Shock! Laos
 | Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. |
From Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia : A Refugee Experience in the United States
  | This series presents concise histories of individual ethnic groups and their impact on American life and culture. With comprehensive examinations of the immigrant experience, it serves as a resource for both young students and experienced researchers. Each book in the series is written by a qualified scholar and includes notes, references, a selected bibliography and a complete index. |
Laos books related to three countries in South-East-Asia
Traveler's Companion Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
 | Whether dreaming from an armchair or booking a flight, the Traveler's Companion guides deliver the best information and guidance for exploring a country. These guidebooks are through trip planners, excellent and practical on-the-road tools, and memorable vacation mementos packed with photographs. |
Laos books related to wildlifes
A Guide to the Birds of South East Asia: Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia
 | Famous for its vast diversity of birdlife, Southeast Asia is an increasingly popular destination for birders and ecotourists. Travelers, however, have long been without an up-to-date, comprehensive bird guide to this fascinating region. A Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia fills this need, illustrating and describing all 1,250 species found in Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. |
Laos books related to food
  | Ant Egg Soup: The Adventures of a Food Tourist in Laos
Natacha Du Pont De Bie is no ordinary tourist. She'll trek for hours or even days in search of a good lunch. Ant Egg Soup is the result of her adventures in Laos, the stories of the people she met, the places she visited and, of course, the amazing food she tasted. Drinking raw turkey blood with herbs in a tribal village, cooking Paradise chicken in a little guest house by the Kung Si waterfalls, and sampling fried cricket during the Festival of the Golden Stupa are just a few examples. Funny and refreshing, with recipes and lines drawings, Ant Egg Soup will awaken the senses while redefining the art of travelling and eating abroad. |
Taste of Laos: Lao/Thai Recipes from Dara Restaurant
 | This collection of nearly 100 dishes is true to the culinary traditions of Laos, from Young Banana Tree Soup and Catfish Salad to Nam Lao (mixed ingredients in a rice paper wrap). Accompanying the recipes are vignettes about the food and culture of Laos and an extensive glossary. |
Laos books related to war and politics
Lost over Laos: A True Story of Tragedy, Mystery, and Friendship
 | In 1971, as American forces hastened their withdrawal from Vietnam, a helicopter was hit by enemy fire over Laos and exploded in a fireball, killing four top combat photographers: Larry Burrows of Life magazine, Henri Huet of Associated Press, Kent Potter of United Press International, and Keisaburo Shimamoto of Newsweek. |
Honored and Betrayed: Irangate, Covert Affairs, and the Secret War in Laos
 | The inside account of Irangate by the man who coordinated and operated the Iran Initiative. Includes how it came about. Delineates his dealings with Oliver North, William Casey, Admiral Poindexter, and others. Reveals new information on what President Reagan's and then Vice President Bush's roles were. A point-blank response to Secord's accusers and the administration that hung him out to dry. |
Kennedy's Wars; Berlin, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam
 | In his thousand-day presidency, John F. Kennedy led America through one of its most difficult and potentially explosive eras. With the Cold War at its height and the threat of communist advances in Europe and the Third World, Kennedy had the unenviable task of maintaining U.S. solidarity without leading the western world into a nuclear catastrophe. |
Flying Through Midnight; A Pilot's Dramatic Story of His Secret Missions Over Laos During the Vietnam War
 | A former 606 Special Operations Squadron member recounts his 1970 secret combat mission over the Ho Chi Minh Trail, during which he struggled for survival by utilizing daredevil piloting tactics to outmaneuver thousands of anti-aircraft shells. |
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