The Korean Peninsula is a true travel gem: the South a high-tech nation with a reverence for tradition & the ways of old Asia; the North a challenging geopolitical enigma. Simon Richmond Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 97 maps 32 National & Provincial Parks visited 27 festivals & events Countless dips into oncheon" spas Inspirational photos Comprehensive planning tools Outdoor activities feature In-depth background" ...

Avoid being offended or worse offending Korea locals instead familiarise yourself with local customs & cultures by reading Culture Smart! Korea. This handy pocket-sized book will help you to ease your way into a different culture & will assist you in making sure you dont develop incorrect stereotypes. Good preparation can go a long way in readying yourself for your journey. Whether you are setting off to Korea in order to travel learn work or relocate Culture Smart! will provide you with a wealth of information on everything from climate population doing business nightlife & so much more. Culture Smart! Korea offers an in-depth insight to the customs & cultures of Korea an area where many other guidebooks only scratch the surface. Culture Smart! provides rare insights & practical guidance into cultures. The values behaviour & customs of peoples have been formed over centuries which is why the unique information in Culture Smart! guides do not date in the same way as ordinary travel guides. Culture Smart! enables you to step into a world untouched by other guidebooks. ...

For Chung Jae Lee born in the busy city of Seoul many moons ago food has always been a huge factor in his life. Koreans love to eat & the food must always be delicious. Chung Jae shares his favourite & most popular Korean recipes introducing the home cook to Korean food with traditional Korean eats & his versions of Korean favourites. With simple steps & easy to find ingredients learn how to cook some of Korea's most-loved food with a modern twist including bulgogi bimibap Korean barbeque Jaeyuk gui seafood pancake kimchi & twist donuts. Chung Jae shows how easy cooking Korean food can be from party food & mains to sweets sauces & sides this is food you will love eating. ...

Start speaking Korean the fun & easy way with Korean For Dummies a no-nonsense guide to Korean culture & the basics of Korean language. Pick up basic phrases & commonly used words so that you can converse with Koreans in both business & personal situations. You'll learn Korean for everyday life & task-specific expressions for Korean on the go. In addition you'll discover important & fascinating aspects of Korean culture. This handy guide won't burden you with lists of grammar rules; just look up the phrases & cultural phrases that you need or read through the whole book for a general overview. You'll be able to place material in a daily context with cultural tidbits phonetic spelling of Korean words & the recorded Korean dialogues on the accompanying CD. Exercises will jog your memory & reinforce everything that you learn. Find out how to:* Use basic phrases & words correctly* Converse intelligently about Korean culture* Do business with a Korean company* Say task-specific expressions* Pronounce Korean words* Put material in a real-world context* Make a good first impression with Koreans Complete with lists of ten ways to learn Korean quickly ten phrases to make you sound Korean ten expressions that Koreans like to use & ten things you should never do around a Korean Korean For Dummies is your one-stop guide to speaking basic Korean & understanding the fundamentals of Korean culture. ...

Get More From Your Tripwith easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation: Basics Practical Social Safe Travel Food Plus: Order the right meal with our menu decoder. Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary. We make language easy with shortcuts key phrases & common Q& As. Feel at ease with essential tips on culture & manners.25+ Years Lonely Planet Phrasebooks have been connecting travelers & locals for over a quarter of a century.120+ Languages Our phrasebooks & mobile apps cover more than any other publisher. ...

At 4am on Sunday 25 June 1950 powerful North Korean forces invaded South Korea advancing down the Uijongbu Corridor towards the Southern Capital of Seoul. South Korean troops resisted bravely but were crushed by overwhelming Northern superiority. Later that day the United Nations Security Council condemned the aggression & on 7 July appointed US General of the Army Douglas Mac Arthur to command UN forces which would be sent to save South Korea. Nigel Thomas & Peter Abbott explore the history of this conflict which pitted UN forces against the Peoples Republic of China in a resulting in hundreds of thousands of casualties. ...

The second book in a brand new series featuring fabulous adventures for Tom & his companions! Great for boys with a huge collectability factor bolstered by the collectors' cards in the back of the books & links to an excellent interactive website. Tom faces his toughest Beast Quest yet
- he must find the Tree of Being to rescue Freya & Silver from Tavania. But Sanpao the Pirate King controls six deadly Beasts which seek to thwart Tom. Can our hero outwit cunning Koron? Don't miss the rest of the series! BALISK THE WATER SNAKE HECTON THE BODY SNATCHER TORNO THE HURRICANE DRAGON KRONUS THE CLAWED MENACE BLOODBOAR THE BURIED DOOM
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Experience all Koss attractions with this up-to-date authoritative guide packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- thats what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Youll discover excellent hotels restaurants where to shop trendy places the best night life & the pick of local festivals & events. Also contains: the Perfect Route Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more Travel with Kids Greek phrasebook & a comprehensive index. Kos with its long stretches of sandy & pebble beaches is an inviting holiday destination & with a large variety of clubs theres plenty of scope to enjoy both the beach & the nightlife. Regardless of whether you use a bike or car following the Perfect Route across the island will lead you to beaches that are practically deserted out-of-the-way villages & the famous Asklepion a unique mix of ancient sanatorium & temple complex. Its central position in the Dodecanese means that neighbouring islands can easily be reached by boat including the sponge-fishing island of Kalimnos & the volcanic island of Nisyros as detailed in the Trips & Tours chapter. Insider Tips point you to the Kos Aktis Hotel an art hotel right on the sea & Bubble Beach which has a little surprise in store for snorkelers. The Best Of pages sum up whats typical for Kos recommend places to go for free & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & unwind. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if youre on a tight budget & where to pick up some real bargains. The Sports & Activities chapter has information for rock-climbing & horse-riding in stunning landscapes while the Dos & Donts tell you why you should never disturb a siesta but why you should definitely heed the traffic regulations. MARCO POLO Kos provides comprehensive coverage of the isl&. To help you get around theres a detailed road atlas inside a useful map of Kos Town in the backcover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who havent bought a travel guide in the past
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This is the ultimate guide to Jewish food & cooking with over 75 traditional recipes. It offers everything you need to know about Jewish food whether planning an elaborate dinner party or a simple brunch with friends. It is packed with beautifully illustrated recipes
- from appetizers to desserts
- with step-by-step instructions for perfect results every time. It has a highly informative reference section that covers all aspects of Jewish food & cooking including the laws of Kashrut. Jewish food is a combination of richly varied cuisines from all over the globe reflecting the multi-ethnicity of the Jewish people & the many places where they have settled. With its introduction chronicling the dispersal of different Jewish communities & the effect this has had on their styles of cooking this is not just a recipe book but a fascinating read. It is also highly practical unravelling the laws of Kashrut
- the code of fitness that applies to what may be eaten & how food may be prepared
- & providing an indispensable guide to selecting & preparing food for the Jewish table.



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By the early-1980s Kosovo had reached a state of permanent crisis & military occupation & it became the main focus for the revival of Serbian nationalism. This book traces the history of Kosovo examining the Yugoslavian conflict & the part played by Western Europe in its destruction. ' This is a profound & important book essential reading for those who wish to understand either the complex history or the present politics of Yugoslavia.'
- Hugh Trevor-Roper Sunday Telegraph". 'A dreadnought of a book all big guns covering the whole history of Kosovo with an authority that is often breathtaking & never oppressive.'
- Norman Stone " Sunday Times"."

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