In this travel guide, you'll discover how to effortlessly navigate one of Asia's most popular and exciting tourist destinations, as well as find practical advice on what to see, eat, drink, and do in Japan without burning a hole in your pocket.

In an exciting partnership with the Smithsonian, The Great Courses presents these 24 lectures that offer an unforgettable tour of Japanese life and culture. Professor Ravina, with the expert collaboration of the Smithsonian's historians, brings you a grand portrait of Japan.

Are you planning your first or next getaway, but don't know which country to choose from? Do you want to visit France, but are you overwhelmed by the number of reasons to visit France that you're finding it difficult to plan a proper tourist excursion? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then this travel guide might just be what you need. In this comprehensive travel guide to France, Mark Ross shows you the beauty and allure of France like never before. Explore the wide range of sights that France has to offer from Paris and Nice to the French alps.

Have you been trying to learn Japanese and simply can’t find the simple way to discover new words? Are you tired of having to pore through boring textbooks and complicated material that you don’t really understand? Are you looking for a way to learn the language more effectively without taking shortcuts? If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 Most Common Words in Japanese, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen.

A classic of Japanese history, this audiobook is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period, A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-Cold War period and collapse of the bubble economy in the early 1990s. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture.    

America's national parks spring from an idea as radical as the Declaration of Independence: that the nation's most magnificent and sacred places should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. In this evocative narrative, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan delve into the history of the park idea.

Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Oman’s Empty Quarter - and many places beyond. In World Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives listeners an introduction to some of his favorite places - in his own words.  

This captivating audiobook will take you on a beautiful journey through the fascinating world of Greek mythology. From the beginning of the cosmos to the Odyssey, be ready to venture into an exciting world of love, loyalty, infidelity, vengeance, deception, and intrigue!

Japan is arguably the preeminent food nation on earth, a Mecca for the world's greatest chefs, with more Michelin stars than any other country. The Japanese go to extraordinary lengths and expense to eat food that is marked both by its exquisite preparation and exotic content. Their creativity, dedication, and courage in the face of dishes such as cod sperm and octopus ice cream is only now beginning to be fully appreciated in the sushi and ramen-saturated West.

For most of its 5,000-year existence, China has been the largest, most populous, wealthiest, and mightiest nation on Earth. And for us as Westerners, it is essential to understand where China has been in order to anticipate its future. These 36 eye-opening lectures deliver a comprehensive political and historical overview of one of the most fascinating and complex countries in world history.

With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present, and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests. 

International business requires a deep level of industry insight but also a keen understanding of the cultural differences that impact how business is done. If you’re an American working in China or Japan for the first time, you may not realize the way each culture thinks and reasons is quite different from your own, which can lead to frequent misunderstandings. You may be unaware, for example, that Americans reason in a linear manner, Chinese in a lateral manner, and Japanese intuitively.

What if I told you there was a way to go to that dream destination this year, and that you could even bring your job with you wherever you decide to go after that? This isn’t a Hollywood movie scene, but something entirely possible for you. By working online and becoming your own boss, you will no longer have to be tied down to any one place. You can quit your job and explore the adventurous world RV-living has to offer you.

The world's longest water-front promenade, the longest carnival lasting 40 nights, more art-deco architecture than any city besides New York, progressive politics, world-class music, and a unique cultural scene, 10 beaches, historic cafés, outstanding wines, and the tastiest beef. Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, South America's second smallest nation, has it all. With just one and a half million residents, Montevideo is small enough to get around on foot and the locals are extremely friendly, like you'd find in a small town.

Build your own off-grid solar power system, without drowning in a sea of technical jargon. From helping you live more sustainably, to giving you the independence and self-sufficiency you crave when you’re out in nature or on the go, solar energy has the power to completely transform your life.

In this travel guide, you'll discover how to effortlessly navigate one of Asia's most popular and exciting tourist destinations, as well as find practical advice on what to see, eat, drink, and do in Japan without burning a hole in your pocket.

Make your journey trough Asia the best possible. In this collection of audiobooks, you will find a few of the most astonishing countries in Asia with Thailand, Japan, and India.

France is a very beautiful country. From the most beautiful landscapes to famous cities, France has everything to offer. Enjoy your time at the Cote d'Azur or enjoy a lovely city trip to Paris. If this is your first time in this beautiful country, you should plan your trip in detail. If not, you most certainly will miss out on some of the best places and things to see. This book will help you to make the most out of your time in France. You will get to know the most fascinating things to do and see in Paris, Monaco, Nice, and Lyon to name a few of the most beautiful locations.

India is a fascinating country that packs many things into a massive space. With the diversity of landscape and culture, the country does not cease to amaze its visitors throughout these year. This audiobook will help you to make the most out of your time in India. You will get to know the most fascinating things to do and see in New Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kolkata to name a few of the most famous destinations to visit. This audiobook provides some unique suggestions and will help you to make this the best time of your life.

When most people think of the Netherlands, the first thing that pops to mind is Amsterdam with its notorious red light district and its "coffee shops", but little do people know that the Netherlands is a country that has got so much more to offer than just Amsterdam! If this is your first time in this beautiful country, you should plan your trip in detail. If not, you most certainly will miss out on some of the best places to be and things to see. This book will help you make the most out of your time in the Netherlands.