Parkes covers the island city-state of Singa pore as well as Peninsular Malaysia, providing travellers wi th a frank presentation of the region''s political and social scene as well as practical information about what to see an d where to stay. '
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If you're keen on delving into a country's culture and history, you'll do well with Moon Handbooks. Moon offers an amazingly thorough look at this tightly controlled metropolis at the crossroads of Asia--from its beginnings as an important Malay trading post to the arrival of the British East India Company (under Sir Thomas Raffles) to the government's highly publicized ban of chewing gum in 1992. Singapore is a melting pot of nationalities--Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Indian--and that diversity is reflected in its varied neighborhoods: Colonial Singapore, dominated by the magnificent Raffles Hotel; Little India, with its bazaars bursting with spices and saris; Chinatown, home to Buddhist and Taoist temples; and Orchard Road, once the stomping ground of wild tigers and now the poshest shopping street. Throughout, readers will find sidebars on a variety of topics ("Singlish," the peculiar Singaporean English; soaring real estate prices; even the red-light districts--yes, they do exist). There are also plenty of tips to make your trip as seamless as possible, including common words and phrases and recommended reading (Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim). --Jill Fergus
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"Provides the details needed by anyone wanting more than just an overview-packed with quirky corners and off-the-beaten track diversions to appeal to the serious traveler" -- Asia-Pacific News Service"
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With few natural resources other than strategic location and hardworking population, the futuristic metropolis of Singapore nevertheless enjoys the second-highest standard of living in Asia, behind only Japan. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tahu telor, otak otak, yam kung, budget guesthouses, hawker stalls, nasi lemak, colonial district, yellow noodles, tallest hotel, onward passage, rosewood furniture, bird park, food center Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Orchard Road, Southeast Asia, Little India, Boat Quay, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore River, Hong Kong, Clarke Quay, Raffles Hotel, Serangoon Road, World War, Fort Canning, Raffles City, World Trade Centre, United States, Beach Road, Bugis Street, Kuala Lumpur, Bencoolen Street, Lee Kuan Yew, Telok Ayer, New York, Bukit Timah, Bugis Junction, Sentosa Island New!
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With few natural resources other than strategic location and hardworking population, the futuristic metropolis of Singapore nevertheless enjoys the second-highest standard of living in Asia, behind only Japan. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tahu telor, otak otak, yam kung, budget guesthouses, hawker stalls, nasi lemak, colonial district, yellow noodles, tallest hotel, onward passage, rosewood furniture, bird park, food center Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Orchard Road, Southeast Asia, Little India, Boat Quay, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore River, Hong Kong, Clarke Quay, Raffles Hotel, Serangoon Road, World War, Fort Canning, Raffles City, World Trade Centre, United States, Beach Road, Bugis Street, Kuala Lumpur, Bencoolen Street, Lee Kuan Yew, Telok Ayer, New York, Bukit Timah, Bugis Junction, Sentosa Island New!
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- The Politics of Tourism in Asia by Linda K. Richter on page 22, and Back Matter
- No Money, No Honey! : A Candid Look at Sex-for-sale in Singapore by David Brazil on page 253, and Back Matter
- The History of Java (Oxford in Asia Historical Reprints) by Stamford Raffles on page 6, and Index
- World War II by Time-Life Books in Table of Contents, and Back Matter
- The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux on page 262, and Back Matter
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