{"product_id":"9780711288317","title":"Amazing Asia : An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Sirdeshpande, Rashmi \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAsia\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 17 October 2024 by Quarto Publishing PLC (Wide Eyed Editions) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Epic Continents' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 112 pages\u003cbr\u003e263 x 318 x 18 | 1002g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. We dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions – East, West, North and Central, South and South East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach regional section includes:Highly illustrated regional map: Understand the geography and get to know the region's countries and fascinating facts about each of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical timeline and history spotlight: Time-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests and conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople and culture: Learn about the important regional foods, ways of life, industry, arts and crafts, music and dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWildlife and landscapes: Explore breathtaking vistas, animal and plant life, such as the Bengal tiger, banyan trees, the Chocolate Hills, and the Mekong river.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpectacular sights: Discover an awe-inspiring panorama with stunning, intricate details, such as Mount Fuji, Petra and the ancient city of Samarkand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChange makers and superstars: Meet the region's most inspiring people from every area of life – e.g., Hayao Miyazaki, Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, Sachin Tendulkar, and Yip Pin Xiu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, tomorrow: Wander across the region in the present day and take a glimpse at what its incredibly exciting future might look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmazing Asia brings readers bang up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration, to pockets of Asian culture all over the planet. Find out about Asia's cultural reach across the globe with K-pop, martial arts, street food, sport, Bollywood, gaming and spirituality, as well as the rise in business and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebratory and all-encompassing,this is the go-to illustrated children's reference on Asia. From the Singing Dunes of Mongolia and the towering peaks of the Himalayas – to the rise of tech, artificial intelligence, mega-cities and superpowers, this is a breathtaking, thought-provoking and inspiring read for the whole family. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darling Reads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53682357043524,"sku":"9780711288317","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/1265\/8244\/files\/b417ba7d685748cc5a3c7e3e4672ba1d.png?v=1752781713","url":"https:\/\/darlingreadsbooks.pro\/products\/9780711288317","provider":"Darling Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}