Naga Cities Of The Mekong
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Naga Cities Of The Mekong
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Author : Martin Stuart-Fox
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Naga Cities Of The Mekong written by Martin Stuart-Fox and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
Focus is on the three Lao capitals situated along the Mekong River: Luang Phrabang in the north, Viang Chan (Vientiane) in the center, and Champasak in the south.
In The Naga S Wake
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Author : Mick O'Shea
language : en
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Release Date : 2006
In The Naga S Wake written by Mick O'Shea and has been published by Allen & Unwin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Travel categories.
Mick O'Shea had a dream. He wanted to be the first man to travel down the mighty Mekong River, mother of all rivers, from source to sea. In a kayak. Alone. But then Mick was never an ordinary bloke. Growing up in hot, dusty and landlocked Kalgoorlie, his childhood was spent catching poisonous snakes and exploring abandoned mine shafts for fun, and later, fishing for shark off the south coast of WA. In his holidays, he'd hang out with SAS soldiers who were running extreme adventure outbound camps for kids, soaking up skills in rock climbing, abseiling, wilderness survival, canoeing, caving and navigation. This childhood lay the template for the rest of Mick's life - adventure, adrenalin, and not a little danger. When Mick first laid eyes on the Mekong as a twenty year old traveller, he was immediately hooked by its beauty, its diversity and its spiritual and cultural importance to the people who lived alongside it - not to mention its awesome white water rafting opportunities. When he realised that the Mekong, known to many of the people who lived along its banks as 'Kong, Mother of Water', had never been fully navigated or explored, a dream was born. In the Naga's Wake is the extraordinary story of how Mick undertook the first ever navigation of the Mekong, a journey undertaken largely in a kayak, and largely alone. From sheer-sided, remote gorges to terrifying rapids, deadly whirlpools to Tibetan bandits, floating headless bodies to ex-Khmer Rouge extortionists, looming Chinese dams and equally terrifying Chinese soldiers, his was a white-knuckled, breathtaking, exhilarating and extremely dangerous ride into the unknown.
The Enduring Sacred Landscape Of The Naga
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Author : Mayurī Ngaosīvat
language : en
Publisher: Silkworm Books
Release Date : 2009
The Enduring Sacred Landscape Of The Naga written by Mayurī Ngaosīvat and has been published by Silkworm Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
Capturing the vanishing memory of ancient rituals, recited texts, and places imbued with echoes of the past, The Enduring Sacred Landscape of the Naga recounts the lived texture of human experience in the Mekong River valley. The book reconstructs the history of those areas fused with legends and lore of the tutelary spirits of the region known as the ngu (serpent), ngeuak (salt-water crocodile), and naga (supernatural beings with both snake and human attributes). While naga iconography adorns Buddhist temples throughout Southeast Asia, particularly in Laos and northeastern Thailand, the naga's pervasive presence is slowly fading from collective memory. By recording extant oral traditions and relying on the fourteenth-century palm-leaf chronicle Urangkhathat, which many Western scholars have found to be undecipherable, the authors take the reader on a journey of the sacred sites and culture of the region, its reality and nether world, and the flesh, bone, and soul of the naga. Richly illustrated with nearly a hundred photographs, this book will serve as an evocative testament to the unique cultural traditions of the Mekong Basin.
Grand Tourist 2
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Author : Ellen Boer
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2017-12-14
Grand Tourist 2 written by Ellen Boer and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-14 with Travel categories.
When Peter asked Ellen to marry him some fifty years ago, she asked what he thought their life would be like. He answered, I will show you the world. Their own grand tour has taken them to seven continents, to over a hundred fifty countries, and to favorite places many dozens of times. Their love of history, geography, and wildlife has led them to explore the polar regions, the African savanna, and the ruins of great civilizations. In this volume, they not only recount the best venues but also share their practical insights into how to plan a perfect trip.
Accounts Of My Travels
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Author : F. Peter Boer
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2010-12-18
Accounts Of My Travels written by F. Peter Boer and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-18 with Travel categories.
The authors course of business and personal travel has taken him to seven continents and well over a hundred countries in over fifty years, and to some venues many dozens of times. His love of geography and wildlife has led him to explore the Polar Regions, the African savanna, and the Amazon rain forest. His diverse interests in history, archaeology, technology, and the environment have given him an integrated perspective on the nature of our planet and how our present situation came to be. In this volume, he shares his adventures, experiences, and reflections for future generations of travelers.
Frontier Towns On The Mekong
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Author : Sheba Suphannahong
language : en
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Release Date : 2013-10-11
Frontier Towns On The Mekong written by Sheba Suphannahong and has been published by eBookIt.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-11 with Travel categories.
This ebook is for the modern traveler -- the bold, the brave, and those that want to use technology for new insights. Our quirky Frontier Town (Nakhon Phanom) is the perfect place to use as a base for adventure, research, exploration, chill-out and more: * The most spectacular river-caves in the world are across the Mekong in Laos * Ancient stone walls (equal to those in Angkor Wat) can be found meandering the Mekong * Relics of the Buddha are enshrined in many of the Khmer-style temples throughout the region * The Rua-Fai-Festival to honour the Naga-spirit is awesome, and the means for making these candle-lit boats remains unchanged for centuries * Chill-out could be a day (or days) wandering among Mom & Pop restaurants providing deliciously healthy food, in unforgettable ambiance -- and the modest costs will also surprise you * Beautiful pictures to enhance each subject. This part of Thailand, Isaan, remains remote. The formidable power of iPads/eReaders harness the technology, and Frontier Towns provides the information, so that visitors can enjoy unique and unforgettable days in Frontier Towns on the Mekong.
Historical Dictionary Of Laos
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Author : Martin Stuart-Fox
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2023-02-06
Historical Dictionary Of Laos written by Martin Stuart-Fox and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-06 with History categories.
Laos has the smallest population, the weakest military, and despite rapid economic growth in recent years, one of the lowest levels of per capita income in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at the map reveals its strategic location, between China and Cambodia and Thailand and Vietnam. As Laos was formerly a crossroads for trade routes, the socialist government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic seeks to transform the country into a prosperous crossroads at the heart of this rapidly developing region. Historical Dictionary of Laos, Fourth Edition provides an in-depth examination of one of the least-known countries in Southeast Asia through a detailed chronology, comprehensive introduction, and extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book will be an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Laos.
Grand Tourist 3
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Author : Ellen Boer
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2021-11-02
Grand Tourist 3 written by Ellen Boer and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-02 with Travel categories.
This book is about how one can, in a lifetime, experience the world as directly as possible. It is a practical matter; travel takes time and money. The earth is a big place, and one must be selective about what one sees and how one travels. For us travel has been a lifetime progression, starting with student budgets, then building on corporate travel, and progressing to less accessible locales. As we became seniors, we were more limited in physical adventure, but more able to experience upscale lodgings and to engage local experts. Each of these stages afforded its own viewpoint and enriched the experience of the accessible world. Beyond having enjoyed the great journey ourselves, we have shared it both with children and grandchildren.
Mekong Dreaming
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Author : Andrew Alan Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2020-07-30
Mekong Dreaming written by Andrew Alan Johnson and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-30 with Social Science categories.
The Mekong River has undergone vast infrastructural changes in recent years, including the construction of dams across its main stream. These projects, along with the introduction of new fish species, changing political fortunes, and international migrant labor, have all made a profound impact upon the lives of those residing on the great river. It also impacts how they dream. In Mekong Dreaming, Andrew Alan Johnson explores the changing relationship between the river and the residents of Ban Beuk, a village on the Thailand-Laos border, by focusing on the effect that construction has had on human and inhuman elements of the villagers' world. Johnson shows how inhabitants come to terms with the profound impact that remote, intangible, and yet powerful forces—from global markets and remote bureaucrats to ghosts, spirits, and gods—have on their livelihoods. Through dreams, migration, new religious practices, and new ways of dwelling on a changed river, inhabitants struggle to understand and affect the distant, the inassimilable, and the occult, which offer both sources of power and potential disaster.
Urban Development In The Greater Mekong Subregion
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Author : Florian Steinberg
language : en
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Release Date : 2016-06-01
Urban Development In The Greater Mekong Subregion written by Florian Steinberg and has been published by Asian Development Bank this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-01 with Political Science categories.
This publication about the urban agenda in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is timely as the world economy embraces the region with accelerated growth. An important element of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Community, the GMS is expected to catch up with the rest of Asia by 2050. With urbanization levels still averaging about 30%, gross domestic product contributions of towns and cities have moved ahead to 50%–60%. By 2050, when urban areas in the GMS reach 64%–74%, urban gross domestic product will grow to an estimated 70%–80%. The challenge lies in consolidating and deepening development along the existing corridors and improving the environmental conditions to prepare for future green growth developments.