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	Central Asia Phrasebook This phrasebook is your key to travelling the famed Silk Road, with essential words and phrases for getting around and getting to know the tools. From western Xinjiang to the Karakoram Highway, you'll be able to haggle in the bazaars and order your favourite food with ease. - Covers all essential language and more in an easy-to-use format - Includes sections on Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Pashto, Tajik, Tashkorghani, Turkmen, Uyghur and Uzbek - Also includes essential words and phrases in other languages of the region - Pocket-sized and organized by subject - the perfect language companion Author: Justin Jon Rudelson Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 1741046041 Published: 1998, 1st edition Paperback: 240 pages Price: £4.99


	Mandarin Chinese Dictionary Phrasebook This Mandarin Phrasebook is exactly what you need to quickly acquaint yourself with the vocabulary and pronunciation of the language. We give you everything you need to know in one concise volume, including tips on cultural do’s and dont’s. Publisher: Rough Guides ISBN: 1858286077 Published: 1999 Paperback: 288 pages Price: £3.99


	Mandarin Phrasebook There's no need to lose face, forego the Peking duck or miss the slow boat down the Yangtze. This phrasebook will prove more vaulable on the road than a bicycle in Beijing. Author: Anthony Garnaut Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 1740591798 Published: 2004, 5th edition Paperback: 256 pages Price: £4.50


	Cantonese Phrasebook Communication can be the difference between a holiday and an experience. This phrasebook will help you get into, and out of, most conceivable situations while meeting people along the way. Whether gauging the changes in Hong Kong or trekking through southern China, dare to go to beyond the nod and smile. - Pronunciation supplied throughout - Understand what you're eating - Know when and how to haggle for that bargain - Explains the subtleties of Cantonese pronunciation and grammar - Two-way dictionary Author: Kam Y. Lau Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 0864426453 Published: 1999, 3rd edition Paperback: 320 pages Price: £4.50


	Hindi and Urdu Dictionary Phrasebook Trying to ask for tea in Delhi? Looking for laundry facilities in Bombay? You'll find The Rough Guide to Hindi and Urdu invaluable on any trip to India or Pakistan. Including all the words and phrases you'll need and pronunciation guides for the tricky ones, this compact little book will help you out in more situations than you can imagine. Including tips on culture and etiquette to make your trip all the more enjoyable. Publisher: Rough Guides ISBN: 185828922X Published: 2001 Paperback: 256 pages Price: £3.99


	Indonesian Phrasebook From the balmy nights of Bali to the monkey jungles of Sulawesi, you'll know your kepala, 'head', from your kelapa, 'coconut' with this book. Learn what to say on a wild night of dangdut - and when you're in a hurry to leave, know you'll need to catch a bajaj, not a becak. Selamat jalan!, 'Happy travels!' - Join in the banter at the market, beach or bar - Experience a range of exotic dishes - Have the edge bartering at a pasar malam - Cultural tips and protocol to smooth the way Author: Patrick Witton Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 0864426518 Published: 2000, 4th edition Paperback: 284 pages Price: £4.99


	Japanese Phrasebook Order the freshest fugu, survive a karaoke session and know how deep to bow. Go beyond the shrines, sushi and subway and discover Japan through its language and people. Author: Yoshi Abe Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 1740591631 Published: 2004, 4th edition Paperback: 256 pages Price: £4.50


	Korean Phrasebook Annyong haseyo! you say, and gently nod a greeting to your new, han-guk ch'in-gu, who comments on how well you speak Korean. You modestly reply chal mot'aeyo. With this phrasebook, you can chat with your hosts in the minbak, let your hair down and sing along in a noraebang, or enjoy the stories of friendly farmers and mysterious monks as they guide you around. With a few words in the local language, you'll be savouring Korea's disarming hospitality at its best. - All the words and phrases for a great stay in Korea - A heaped serving of food terms ensures confident menu ordering - All you need to know about Korean etiquette and body language - Easy to use phonetic transliterations of the Hangul script throughout Authors: J. D. Hilts and Minkyoung Kim Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 1740591666 Published: 2002, 3rd edition Paperback: 304 pages Price: £4.50


	Mongolian Phrasebook This Mongolian language guide includes an extensive vocabulary, plenty of essential words and phrases, notes on pronunciation, culture and, for the more adventurous, grammar. Make your journey to this fascinating country complete with this useful language kit: - Extensive pronunciation and grammar chapters appropriate for language learners - Excellent sections on food, with details on local cooking methods, food available and common dishes - Cultural background information with tips on etiquette and customs - Cyrillic script throughout, with accompanying transliteration - Comprehensive vocabulary - Index and thumb tabs for quick reference Publisher: Lonely Planet Authors: Alan Sanders, J. Bat-Ireediu ISBN: 086442308X Published: 1995, 1st edition Paperback: 208 pages Price: £3.50


	Nepali Phrasebook All you need is Nepali! In the busy Durbur Square, make a connection with some well-chosen words. Get the low-down on the highlands as you trek through the mountains. Don't just stand there, say something - take control of your Nepal experience. - New pronunciation guide for every word and phrase - Take a hike - detailed trekking and mountaineering chapter - Key festivals, traditional dance and music explored - String your own sentences together with the easy-to-use grammar section - Etiquette and body language pointers Authors: Mary-Jo O'Rourke, Bimal Shrestha Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 1740591925 Published: 2002, 4th edition Paperback: 256 pages Price: £4.50


	Pilipino (Tagalog) Phrasebook When you're taking in the sights and smells of a local festival, hopping across the thousands of islands, telling the faith healer where it hurts, navigating your way around in a wildly-coloured jeepney or simply ordering a meal in one of Manila's restaurants, you'll get it right with the help of this new and comprehensive phrasebook. - Find the words to speak Pilipino as the Filipinos do - Speak with complete confidence with our accurate pronunciation guide - Find your way by bus, train, bike, car, jeepney or foot - Enjoy the local cuisine and get to know the local culture and customs - Includes extensive two-way dictionary - Special sections for business, families, gays, disabled travellers, film crews, teams on tour Author: Violetta Lorenzana Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 0864424329 Published: 1998, 2nd edition Paperback: 240 pages Price: £4.99


	Thai Dictionary Phrasebook Thailand is one of Asia's most popular tourist destinations, and whether you're looking to do business in Bangkok, hike your way through the northern hills, or relax on the sparkling beaches, The Rough Guide to Thai is a perfect introduction to the country's language, food and culture. This concise yet comprehensive volume is organized in a dictionary format, making it simple and quick to find the words and phrases that you're looking for. It also includes pronunciation hints to help you be easily understood in any situation. Publisher: Rough Guides ISBN: 1858286085 Published: 1999 Paperback: 288 pages Price: £3.99


	Thai Phrasebook The unique, ornately curved symbols of the Thai language are immediately recognisable to anyone who has visited Thailand. This phrasebook will help you speak and read in the Land of Smiles. Author: Bruce Evans Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 174059231X Published: 2004, 5th edition Paperback: 256 pages Price: £4.99


	Tibetan Phrasebook Stepping out onto the Barkhor circuit, you're swept along by a sea of chanting pilgrims. You go with the flow as the intriguing procession winds its way clockwise. You peer beyond the whirl of spinning prayer wheels and swirling prayer flags - is that the Jamkhang you can see? This pocket companion is full of phrases to help you out in any situation - not just discovering Buddhist temples. You'll be talking your way around Tibet in no time. - Master menu vocabulary and script - Read up on festival rites and rituals - from incense-burning to cham dances - Get a handle on Tibetan grammar and pronunciation - Find your way around - by pedicab, taxi or bus - Take your understanding of Tibetan body language to higher plains Author: Sandup Tsering Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 1740592336 Published: 2002, 3rd edition Paperback: 256 pages Price: £4.50


	Vietnamese Phrasebook The most enjoyable and rewarding way to get to know a place is by meeting the local people. Vietnamese is a vibrant language and even a little knowledge will help visitors gain an understanding of Vietnamese culture as well as make many friends along the way: - All the essential day-to-day words and phrases - Vocabulary for making conversation, understanding festivals and local dates, and sightseeing - Comprehensive pronunciation and grammar chapters - Cultural tips Author: Nguyen Xuan Thu Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 0864426615 Published: 2000, 3rd edition Paperback: 288 pages Price: £4.50


	Vietnamese Dictionary Phrasebook Destination Vietnam magazine says it all: 'Take the Vietnamese Phrasebook with you. It's small and easy to use...your experience in Vietnam will surely be enhanced.' This concise volume is packed with all of the words and phrases that you'll need in a variety of situations, and includes pronunciation tips to help you be easily understood. Organized in a dictionary-style to make finding the words you need quick and easy, this guide also includes helpful tips on culture, customs, food and drink. Publisher: Rough Guides ISBN: 2000 Published: 1858287502 Paperback: 272 pages Price: £3.99