Search Results: Thailand from Books of the World

Hong Kong: A-O-A, undated (c. early 1970s). Paperback with pictorial covers. "With compliments of Amarin Hotel Bangkok" stamped in gold to front cover. Very Good. Appears unmarked. Spine and front hinge creased. Not from a library. 3.5 x 5 inches. 112 pages.

London: Atlantic Books, 2010. Paperback. First printing of the first UK edition of the second Vincent Calvino crime novel. Full number line. Winner of the 2011 Shamus award. New. Not damaged. No remainder mark. 266 pages. In the second novel in the Vincent Calvino series, Bangkok is celebrating Chinese New Year when Calvino's revels are cut short. The body of an American, an acquaintance of Calvino's, has been fished out of the lake in Lumpini Park. Around his neck are a string of wooden amulets, the kind upcountry Thais wear to protect themselves from evil spirits. Only rather than saving Hutton, these have killed him. A freelance cameraman scraping by on the margins, Hutton had photographed something shortly before his death that he thought would make his career. Now the footage-a shocking execution on the Thai/Burmese border-is running repeatedly on CNN, and the rights to Hutton's life story have been sold to a Hollywood producer. But who killed Hutton and why? When Calvino investigates, he… Read More

Singapore: Periplus, April 2000. Folding map with card covers. 4 maps on 1 sheet. Printed on both sides. Color. 37.5 x 20 inches (95 x 51 cm) sheet, folded in 4.25 x 10.25 (11 x x 26 cm) cover. As New map in a Fine cover. Not from a library. Unmarked. No tears. Relief shown by gradient tints, shading, and spot heights. Legend in English, Dutch, French, and German. Contents: Central Thailand 1:1,000,000; Bangkok Central 1: 15,000; Pattaya 1:50,000; Ayuthaya 1:40,000.

2002/2003. Revised Edition. Folding map with card covers. 2 maps on 1 sheet, printed on both sides, color; 49 x 72 cm and 67 x 50 cm, sheet 50 x 91 cm, folded in cover 26 x 12 cm. Fine condition. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Unmarked. No tears. Contents: Bangkok city centre 1:15000; Greater Bangkok 1:75000. Legend in English, German, and French.

Paris: Flammarion, September 1995. Trade Paperback. First Paperback Edition (no additional printings indicated). Near Fine. Interior is pristine. Spine is square, tight and uncreased. Covers are lightly rubbed with small chip to bottom corner. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. Suitable for gifting. 358 pages.A comprehensive introduction to three thousand manifestations of the Buddha in Asia. With the aid of abundant illustrations, this volume distinguishes each holy figure, providing clear and concise explanations of the differing names and attributes by which they are known in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, South-East Asia, China and Japan. Profusely illustrated with photographs & line drawings.

New York: Routledge, September 1994. Trade Paperback. Fine. Unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean and bright. Light corner wear. Not from a library. No remainder mark. vi + 325.
This book is part of a practical course in everyday Thai requiring no prior knowledge of the language. It is ideal for anyone seeking to develop a sound command of contemporary Thai whether studying independently or with a teacher. It is divided into lessons which introduce the core functions needed for communicating effectively in Thai. The book includes: a pronunciation guide; useful and up-to-date vocabulary; situation-based conversations; aspects of Thai culture and customs; clear, concise grammar; notes; special reference to idiomatic expressions; a wide variety of exercises with answer key; a Thai-English and English-Thai glossary; and a grammar index. Two 60-minute optional cassettes, not included, were published under a separate ISBN.

Boston: Tuttle Language Library, 1969. Trade Paperback. 28th printing, 2000. Near Fine. Unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean but rubbed. Not from a library. No remainder mark. ix + 105 pages.
Easy Thai is the perfect introduction to learning the spoken language of Thailand. This basic and simple approach uses lessons which incorporate review lists and exercises with answer keys.

Bangkok: Heaven Lake Press, 1998. Hardcover. Second Edition / second printing. Very Good+ book in a Very Good+ jacket. Prior owner's name to FFEP. Text unmarked. Spine straight and tight. Jacket clean and bright. Light foxing to top edge. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 225 pages.
A groundbreaking exploration of Thai culture, the volume was inspired by Moore's realization that the notion of heart, in all its forms, is the central metaphor in the Thai language. The book comes with phonetic and pronunciation guides, and a sign language bonus for selected jai phrases. Explanation for each jai phrase includes illustrative examples. Heart Talk provides an insight into how Thai speakers express their feelings. It opens the door to the private realm of the Thai language: the linguistic heartscape where ideas take shape, feelings are formed, moods floated, and relationships mended when broken.

Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1987. Trade Paperback. Revised Edition. Very Good+. Text unmarked. Spine creased but straight and tight. Light dust stains to top edge. Light rubbing and slight edge wear to covers. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 590 pages. Six historians trace the development of distinctive cultural, political, and social institutions in Southeast Asia.

Philadelphia: Davis Publications. Digest-size Magazine. January 1980. Vol. 4, No. 1. Very Good+. Spine clean and tight. Interior unmarked with light tanning along edges. Light edgewear. Rubbing to rear cover. Mailing label on front cover. Not from a library. 180 pages. Edited by George H. Scithers. Cover art by Stephen E. Fabian for "Dark Touch" [Inquestor] (novelette) by Somtow Sucharitkul (aka by S. P. Somtow); "Anniversaries" (editorial) by Isaac Asimov; "Lies, All Lies" by Christine Watson; "Titan's Titanic Symbol (SF Puzzles) by Martin Gardner; "Switch on the Bull Run" [Terra Tarkington] by Sharon Webb; "Project Fear" (novelette) by Barry B. Longyear; "Rest in Pieces" by W. T. Quick; "The Curse" by Fan D. Ango; "For Cheddar or Worse" by F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre; "A Matter of Etiquette" by Jerry Craven; "The Rime of the Ancient Engineer" (poem) by Arlan Keith Andrews, Sr.; "Like Unto the Locust" (serial, part 2 of 2) by Frederik Pohl. Illustrated by Stephen E. Fabian, Frank Kelly Freas, Alex… Read More

Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, May 1999. Hardcover. Revised Edition / first printing, full number line. Near Fine book in a Near Fine jacket. Inscribed by Author. Spine straight and tight, ends lightly bumped. Light foxing to top edge. Jacket clean and bright. Edges rubbed. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 192 pages.
This is the book that ushered in the revolution in Thai cooking in kitchens across America. Featuring the classic recipes that earned Keo an international following, along with new recipes fresh from the kitchen of his world-famous restaurant in Hawaii. Keo's Thai Cuisine has long been the definitive source for home cooks serious about Thai cuisine. Each chapter is structured to allow a beginner to understand the components and philosophy of Thai cuisine, as well as prepare such winning dishes as Keo's Thai Spring Rolls, Evil Jungle Prince with Mixed Vegetables, and Musamen Beef Curry.

Bangkok: Asia Books, 1999. Paperback. Seventh Printing, 2006. Fine. Light shelfwear. Appears unread. Not from a library. viii + 160.
A phrase book and guide to learn and understand Thai in a simple and comprehensive way. Includes the necessary keys to the language, and example of dialogue in Thai to familiarize you with Thai way of talking.

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2006. Paperback. Very Good+. Text unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean. Includes a CD of Pronunciation and Basic Phrases. Not from a library. 217 pages.
The only tool a visitor will need to start to communicate with the warm and hospitable people of Thailand. This is a phrasebook/ dictionary with a difference. It contains a CD with 20 minutes of carefully structured pronunciation lessons.

Melbourne: Lonely Planet, September 2002. Paperback. First Edition. Near Fine. Unmarked. Spine straight and very tight. Light wear to cover. Not from a library. 128 pages.

Bangkok: Charles Degnau, 1990. Paperback. Very Good+. Unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean. Not from a library. 139 pages.

Bangkok: Thai Watana Panich, 1990. Good. Binding cracked, otherwise As New. Unmarked. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 878 pages.

New York: Grove Press, October 2009. Hardcover. First American Edition (stated) / full number line. Near Fine book in a Very Good jacket. Interior pristine. Spine straight and tight; ends lightly bumped. Jacket clean and bright. Eighth-inch tears to jacket at spine head and lower rear corner. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 239 pages. Disbarred American lawyer Vincent Calvino is now a private investigator in Thailand. A client's desire for payback could cost Vinnie his life when a new assignment takes him deep into the lives of corrupt politicians and private contractors, and into Bangkok's seamy underbelly.

Bangkok: Technological Promotion Association (Thai-Japan), August 1995. Paperback. First Printing. Very Good+. Unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean. Light reading and shelf wear. Not from a library. 184 pages. Illustrated.
authors: Bussaba Banchongmanee; Chollada Luangpituksa; Pairoj Luangpituksa; Prapa Sangthongsuk

Set of the first four Poke Rafferty Bangkok Thriller books: #1: A Nail Through the Heart. 9780061255809, June 2007;#2: The Fourth Watcher, 9780061257254, June 2008;#3: Breathing Water, 9780061672231, August 2009;#4: The Queen of Patpong, 9780061672262, August 2010. New York: William Morrow. Hardcover. All volumes are stated First Editions. #1-3 have full number line. #4 number line ends at "2". Near Fine books in a Near Fine jackets. Spine ends bumped, remainder marks to bottom edges of #1-3. Light edgewear to jackets. Not from a library. Not clipped. Suitable for gifting. American travel writer Poke Rafferty was good at looking for trouble-so good that he made a little money writing a few offbeat travel guides for the young and terminally bored. But that was before Bangkok stole his heart. Now the expat American is happily playing family with his fiancée Rose, a former go-go dancer, and Miaow, the wary street child he adopts. Yet just when everything is beginning to work out, trouble comes looking… Read More

London & New York: Routledge, November 1997. Trade Paperback. Very Good+. Interior pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Light rubbing to cover. Dust stains to edges. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. xvi + 301 pages.