South asian studies: debates and new directions

South Asian Studies: Debates and New Directions is a comprehensive compilation of essays examining the evolution and current state of South Asian studies. The book brings together leading scholars who offer diverse perspectives on South Asia’s social, political, cultural, and economic dynamics. The essays discuss the shifting focus of South Asian studies, covering new topics and methodologies…

China rich girlfriend

China Rich Girlfriend is the second novel in Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, following the lives of the ultra-wealthy elite in Asia. The story picks up with Rachel Chu and her fiancé, Nick Young, as they navigate the extravagant world of Nick's family and friends. When Rachel discovers the identity of her long-lost father, she is thrust into a whirlwind of opulence and family drama. Th…

Asian juggernaut: the rise of china, india, and japan

Asian Juggernaut: The Rise of China, India, and Japan by Brahma Chellaney explores the geopolitical and economic rise of China, India, and Japan, and their growing influence on the global stage. The book examines how these three nations are transforming regional and international dynamics through rapid economic growth, military advancements, and shifting foreign policies. It highlights the comp…

Rich people problems

Rich People Problems is the third and final installment of Kevin Kwan's bestselling Crazy Rich Asians trilogy. It continues to delve into the opulent and often dramatic world of Singapore's ultra-wealthy elite. The novel centers around the impending death of Shang Su Yi, the matriarch of the Young family. As news of her deteriorating health spreads, her relatives from around the world descend u…

Southeast asia on a shoestring

Lonely Planet's Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your backpacker's bible to this incredible region. Calling all budget adventurers, this guidebook is packed with insider knowledge to help you explore Southeast Asia without breaking the bank. Covering popular destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, it goes beyond the tourist traps, offering unique experiences and hidden gems.

Crazy rich asians

Crazy Rich Asians is a satirical romantic comedy novel that offers a glamorous and often humorous look into the lives of the ultra-wealthy Chinese elite. The story follows Rachel Chu, an American-born Chinese professor, as she accompanies her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, to Singapore for his best friend's wedding.

Ghost train to the eastern star: on the tracks of the great railway bazaar

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The great game: the struggle for empire in central asia

The Great Game, a deadly struggle in the last century between secret agents of the two superpowers--Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia--has once again become ominously topical, as a new power struggle begins in Central Asia

In the footsteps of stamford raffles

Barley here follows the travels of Thomas Stamford Raffles through Indonesia and Malaysia, picking up contrast between past and present, pointing out strange parallels between Raffle's life and the story of Soekarno, Indonesia`s first president.