The Asia category has 136 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.1★ across 115 ratings. The most-rated is Two Trees Make a Forest.
History of East Asia
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If you want to discover the captivating history of East Asia, then pay attention... Four captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: History of China: A Captivating Guide to Chinese History, Including Events Such as the First Emperor of China, the Mongol Conquests of Genghis Khan, the Opium Wars, and the Cultural Revolution History of Japan: A Captivating Guide to Japanese History, Including Events Such as the Genpei War, Mongol Invasions, Battle of Tsushima, and Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki History of Korea: A Captivating Guide to Korean History, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasions, the Split into North and South, and the Korean War History of Taiwan: A Captivating Guide to Taiwanese History and the Relationship with the People's Republic of China Here are just some of the topics covered in part one of this audiobook: The Land of the Yellow Emperor Imperial China Emerges The Supremacy of the Han, 202 BCE–220 CE Kublai Khan: The Yuan Dynasty, 1271–1368 And much, much more! Here are just some of the topics covered in part two of this audiobook: Children of the Sun Heisei Era And much, much more! Here are just some of the topics covered in part three of this audiobook: Land of the Bear The Dragon of the East Sea Dynasties Rise and Fall The Joseon Dynasty of Goryeo Foreign Invasions North Korea South Korea And much, much more! Here are just some of the topics covered in part four of this audiobook: Formosa: Beautiful Island The Sino-Japanese War & World War II Taiwan After World War II And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the history of East Asia, then listen to this audiobook now!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
History of India
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If you want to discover the captivating history of India, then pay attention.... India is a land of mystery, richness, and deep spiritual discovery. Every facet of this ancient land seems scented with the famous spices that lured European traders to its shores more than five centuries ago. Here, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists live shoulder to shoulder in a crowded world of multiple gods and juxtaposed pilgrimage routes, each one perfectly peaceful in their own beliefs and traditions. In History of India: A Captivating Guide to Ancient India, Medieval Indian History, and Modern India Including Stories of the Maurya Empire, the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi, and More, you will discover topics such as: The Indus River Valley Mythology of the Vedic Age Aryan India and the Great Vedic Debate Alexander the Great The Empire of Chandragupta Maurya Buddhism and the Regrets of Ashoka The Return of the Greeks The Gupta Empire Ancient Mathematical Discoveries The Delhi Sultanate Babur and the Mughal Empire The Taj Mahal and a Story of Love India is “Rediscovered” by Portugal The Maratha Empire The East India Trading Company East India Company Rule The British Raj The Caste System Mohandas Gandhi The Salt March and Independence Wildlife, Then and Now A Brief History of the Curry The Space Program And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of India, get this audiobook today!
©2019 Captivating History (P)2019 Captivating History
Greater Than a Tourist: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new while traveling? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is just for you. Greater Than a Tourist: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka by Shewmay Chang offers the inside scoop on Colombo. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books by locals. Travel like a local. Get the inside scoop. Slow down, stay in one place, take your time, get to know the people and the culture of a place. Try some things off the beaten path with guidance. Patronize local business and vendors when you travel. Be willing to try something new, and have the travel experience of a lifetime. By the time you finish this book, you will be excited to travel to your next destination. So grab your copy today. You'll be glad you did.
©2017 CZYK Publishing (P)2018 CZYK Publishing
50 Things to Know About Traveling to India
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Are you planning a trip to India? Have you wondered about what to buy in India? Are you worried about your safety on your trip to India? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then this audiobook is for you.... 50 Things to Know About Travelling to India, by Manidipa Bhattacharyya, offers an approach to prepare yourself for a trip to India. Most guides on travelling to India tell you about its people or places or the traveler's experiences in India. Although there's nothing wrong with that, having a list of points to understand the country a little better and to prepare yourself for your visit is always more useful. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, this audiobook brings together tips to help you understand and enjoy your trip to India. You'll discover tips to select accommodation to your taste as well as tips to stay safe while on your trip. This audiobook will help you to know the cultural nuances and social appropriateness expected in the country. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will know how to enjoy your food in India as well as what to buy and how to do that in the crowded markets of India. So grab your copy today. You'll be glad you did.
©2015 CZYK Publishing (P)2018 CZYK Publishing
Kashmirnama (Hindi Edition)
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Ashok Kumar Pandey is a well-known Hindi poet and writer. His recent book Kashmirnama has been praised by reputed historians as well as general audiences. Kashmirnama is a book that talks about the political history of Kashmir in Hindi. The book is divided into three parts. The first part talks about the history, mythology and myths of Kashmir. The second part talks about the British rule, in which Nehru, Hari Singh and Sheikh Abdullah Kashmir are mentioned. In the third and final part the author talks about Kashmiri Pandits and terrorism. The book portrays a fair and comprehensive picture of Kashmir.
©2017 Ashok Kumar Pandey (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
50 Things to Know About the Best Beaches in Asia: From Underrated Beaches to Luxurious Resort Beaches
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Do you want to know some underrated beaches in Asia which conserve the beauty of nature? Do you want to go have fun at some extraordinary parties with the ocean as the background setting? Do you want to witness the beauty of under-water world that Asian countries preserve? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you.... 50 Things to Know About the Best Beaches in Asia: From Underrated Beaches to Luxurious Resort Beaches by Dian Pramesti and Hanum Gitarina offers a list of beaches you would find in Asia, in accordance to the type of the beach and the activities provided by the beach. Most books on world’s best beaches tell you only some top rated beaches that people would usually visit during their trip. Although there's nothing wrong with that, but it would be regretful if you miss the more beautiful beaches with the most beautiful nature if you do not know that those beaches exist in Asia. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts you will be able to discover some beaches that are not that often visited, as well as some of the best spots for the activity you want to have in Asia. From this audiobook, you'll discover 50 things to know about the beaches in Asia, from the underrated ones to the luxurious ones, to the ones that are used to party and some great spots to do some water sports. This book will help you to know which Asian beach will be your vacation mate. By the time you finish this book, you will know that Asia consists of so many beautiful beaches, whether it is broadly known or not, that become home to the beauty of nature, as well as the pleasure of human beings. So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.
©2015 CZYK Publishing (P)2018 CZYK Publishing
The British Raj
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The British East India Company served as one of the key players in the formation of the British Empire. From its origins as a trading company struggling to keep up with its superior Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish competitors to its tenure as the ruling authority of the Indian subcontinent to its eventual hubristic downfall, the East India Company serves as a lens through which to explore the much larger economic and social forces that shaped the formation of a global British Empire. As a private company that became a non-state global power in its own right, the East India Company also serves as a cautionary tale all too relevant to the modern world's current political and economic situation. On its most basic level, the East India Company played an essential part in the development of long-distance trade between Britain and Asia. The trade in textiles, ceramics, tea, and other goods brought a huge influx of capital into the British economy. This not only fueled the Industrial Revolution, but also created a demand for luxury items amongst the middle classes. The economic growth provided by the East India Company was one factor in Britain’s ascendancy from a middling regional power to the most powerful nation on the planet. The profits generated by the East India Company also created incentive for other European powers to follow its lead, which led to three centuries of competition for colonies around the world. This process went well beyond Asia to affect most of the planet, including Africa and the Middle East. Beyond its obvious influence in areas like trade and commerce, the East India Company also served as a point of cultural contact between Western Europeans, South Asians, and East Asians. Quintessentially British practices such as tea drinking were made possible by East India Company trade. The products and cultural practices traveling back and forth on East India Company ships from one continent to another also reconfigured the way societies around the globe viewed sexuality, gender, class, and labor. On a much darker level, the East India Company fueled white supremacy and European concepts of Orientalism. Ultimately, the company’s activity across the Indian subcontinent led to further British involvement there, and the British Raj, a period of British dominance and rule over India that formally began in 1857 and lasted until 1947, remains a highly debated topic amongst historians, political scientists, the British people, and the people of modern India. It’s necessary to seek an understanding of the people, forces, and events shaping the history of British India to arrive at valid conclusions about the British-Indian experience and to understand the continued divide over its legacy.
©2016 Charles River Editors (P)2016 Charles River Editors
Introduction to India
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Are you thinking of traveling to India? Are you looking for an India travel guide book or a guide book on India? Do you want to learn the cultures and traditions of India? Are you teaching your kids about India? Then this audiobook is for you! There are lots of things to learn about India so why not get this audiobook by Shalu Sharma that will tell you everything you ever wanted to know or understand about India. Here are the things you will learn about India: Introduction to India People of India History of India Hinduism - the main religion of India Caste system of India Cricket - the most popular sport in India Indian food - What Indians eat and how Indian women: Arranged marriages and the dowry system Bollywood - the film industry of India The cow - India’s holy animal Best places to visit in India for cultural experience Languages of India Hindi for fun - learn some basic Hindi Popular festivals of India Ramayana - epic story of right and wrong Mahabharata - the ancient epic poem of India The Taj Mahal Traditional dresses of India
©2018 Shalu Sharma (P)2018 Mary Swanson
Greater Than a Tourist - Bangkok Thailand
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Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new while traveling? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then this audiobook is just for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Bangkok Thailand, by Dana Konotop, offers the inside scope on Bangkok. Most travel guides tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you an excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller travel guides. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.
©2017 CZYK Publishing (P)2018 CZYK Publishing
Mao Zedong: A Life from Beginning to End
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For a champion of the poor, Mao Zedong was born to a wealthy aristocratic family in Shaoshan, Hunan, China. As an adolescent, he once had to defend his father’s farm during a famine from starving peasants who wished to seize his father's land and steal his grain. This same Mao would later promote a policy of land reform that would give those peasants the green light to violently overthrow the rich land owners all over the Chinese countryside. Inside you will hear about.... Where revolution was made Mao comes into his own Mao the pragmatist From Nanking to Pearl Harbor Consolidating power Mao’s stranglehold Mao loses face And much more! Mao Zedong was a Marxist revolutionary wishing to overthrow regimes he viewed as imperialist, and yet Mao, often referred to as the Red Emperor, behaved much like totalitarian emperors of China’s medieval past. Mao was a man of intriguing contradiction. This audiobook takes the time to explore them all.
©2017 Hourly History (P)2017 Hourly History
Greater Than a Tourist - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Niel Del Rosario offers the inside scoop on Kuala Lumpur. Most travel books tell you how to sightsee. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your destination.
©2017 CZYK Publishing (P)2018 CZYK Publishing
The Lost River
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The Indian subcontinent was the scene of dramatic upheavals a few thousand years ago. The Northwest region entered an arid phase, and erosion coupled with tectonic events played havoc with river courses. One of them disappeared. Celebrated as Sarasvati in the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata, this river was rediscovered in the early 19th century through topographic explorations by British officials. Recently, geological and climatological studies have probed its evolution and disappearance, while satellite imagery has traced the river's buried courses and isotope analyses have dated ancient waters still stored under the Thar Desert. In the same Northwest, the subcontinent's first urban society, the Indus civilization, flourished and declined. But it was not watered by the Indus alone: since Aurel Stein's expedition in the 1940s, hundreds of Harappan sites have been identified in the now dry Sarasvati's basin. The rich Harappan legacy in technologies, arts and culture sowed the seeds of Indian civilization as we know it now. Drawing from recent research in a wide range of disciplines, this book discusses differing viewpoints and proposes a harmonious synthesis - a fascinating tale of exploration that brings to life the vital role the lost river of the Indian desert played before its waters gurgled to a stop.
©2010 Michel Danino (P)2019 Random House Audio
The Terracotta Army
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"The terracotta army was a one-off creation, original in both concept and execution, unmentioned in any source, no sooner buried than destroyed and forgotten. ...Why so realistic? Why this many? Why full-size? Why clay? ...The initial inspiration was the need to duplicate a new force, of which the main element was infantry, conscripted from the emperor's newly acquired masses of peasants, and protected not with custom-made armor but with scales of leather and simple, standardized weapons. It was the combination of archers, infantry and charioteers, this particular balance between officers and men, that had enabled the First Emperor to unify the nation." - John Man, The Terracotta Army: China's First Emperor and the Birth of a Nation China has always fascinated outsiders, much in the same way that distant light fascinates someone looking down a dark road. It is both familiar and mysterious, ancient and new, and fully understanding it seems to always remain just out of reach. From the Great Wall to the ancient teachings of Confucius, China's natural and man-made wonders have been topics of interest among Westerners since the Middle Ages and the pursuit of trade routes both by land and sea, amazing Marco Polo and 19th century British expeditions in similar ways despite the passage of several centuries between them. For these reasons, it comes as little surprise that people across the world were excited when it was revealed in 1974 that archaeologists had uncovered a new and amazing find: an underground army consisting of thousands of clay soldiers, still standing at their posts despite being over 2,000 years old.
©2012 Charles River Editors (P)2015 Charles River Editors
Great Buddha Gym for All Mens and Womens
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In Great Buddha Gym for All Mens and Womens, author Sallie Tisdale so richly evokes her pilgrimage to the four vital sites related to Buddha Shakyamuni's life and enlightenment that the listener feels as if she's tripping alongside Tisdale every crowded, colorful, and sensuous step of the way. The challenges of travel in modern India are daunting. The ancient sites are overrun with tourists and seekers. Merchants hawking spiritual goods are everywhere. And yet, miraculously, despite the chaos, the great teachings of the Buddha come shining through. Sallie Tisdale is the author of seven books, including Talk Dirty to Me and The Best Thing I Ever Tasted, a finalist for a James Beard Award. Her memoir Stepping Westward was one of the 100 Notable Books of the West. Tisdale's essays have appeared in such publications as Harper's, Threepenny Review, The New Yorker, and Esquire. She is the 2013 recipient of the Regional Arts and Culture Council Literary Fellowship. She has received an NEA Fellowship in Belle Lettres, a Pushcart Prize, the James Phelan Literary Award, the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award, and a Pope Foundation Award and was a Dorothy and Arthur Shoenfeldt Distinguished Writer of the Year. Her work has been reprinted in many anthologies, including Best American Spiritual Writing, Best Buddhist Writing, and Best American Science Writing. This is a short audiobook published by Shebooks - high quality fiction, memoir, and journalism for women, by women.
©2014 Sallie Tisdale (P)2015 Audible, Inc.
Moederstad
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Kan een stad in je DNA zitten, ook al heeft je wieg er niet gestaan? In Moederstad gaat Philip Dröge in het moderne Jakarta op zoek naar sporen van het oude Batavia. Meer dan drie eeuwen lang woonden zijn voorouders in de stad, zo heeft hij ooit van zijn Indische grootvader gehoord. Wie waren ze? In wat voor stad leefden ze? Hoe is Aziatisch DNA in zijn genoom terechtgekomen? Aan de hand van zijn eigen familiegeschiedenis laat Dröge haarfijn zien hoe dit epicentrum van de kolonie functioneerde. Het is een kroniek over dik drie eeuwen liefde, slavernij, seks en hoop, bezien vanuit het krankzinnige urbane landschap van nu.
©2021 Uitgeverij Unieboek / Het Spectrum (P)2021 Uitgeverij Unieboek / Het Spectrum
Lost in Tokyo
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After half a decade in Japan, Garett Wilson thought that nothing could shock him anymore...until he started a new job and a new life at a high school in downtown Tokyo. Here he discovered the real Japan, not the version sold to tourists, and realized that it was far more thrilling, heartbreaking, and beautiful than anything he had ever experienced. Over the course of one year in Tokyo, Garett navigates the perilous waters of 21st-century Japan, where love and laughter are as common as violence and tragedy. From love hotels to sumo, Yakuza gangs to hostess bars, and a Shinto wedding to a KFC Christmas, discover what Tokyo is really like for its 38 million inhabitants. A travel book, a tale of sex and romance, and a love letter to a maddening, wonderful place, Lost in Tokyo provides a new perspective on living, working, and playing in the world's most vibrant city.
©2018 Garett Wilson (P)2019 Garett Wilson
Mudras
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Are you feeling tired, run down and just low on energy? Do you feel mentally, emotionally or physically drained? Have you always wanted to learn about meditation but didn't know where to begin? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, Mudras: The Simple Beginners Guide to Using Hand Gestures for Healing is the book for you! This book will cover the following and give you deeper insight about how you can maximize your potential physically and mentally through balance and meditation. You will learn the basics and key elements of Mudras, as well as over 30 different Mudras to try and practice!
©2015, 2016 Laurent Wygant (P)2016 Laurent Wygant
Greater Than a Tourist - India
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Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new while traveling? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is just for you. Greater Than a Tourist - India by Manidipa Bhattacharyya offers the inside scoop on India. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series this book will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. Here, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books written by locals. Travel like a local. Get the inside scoop. Slow down, stay in one place, take your time, get to know the people and the culture of a place. Try some things off the beaten path with guidance. Patronize local business and vendors when you travel. Be willing to try something new and have the travel experience of a lifetime. By the time you finish this book, you will be excited to travel to your destination. So grab this audiobook today. You'll be glad you did.
©2017 CZYK Publishing (P)2018 CZYK Publishing
Asia Traveling: A Beginners Travel Guide for Your Trip Trough Asia
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Make your journey trough Asia the best possible. You want to exactly know where to go and what to do? You found the right audiobook. Asia has so many fascinating countries to offer, but at the same time, you may ask yourself: "Where should I actually go?" In this collection of audiobooks, you will find a few of the most astonishing countries in Asia with Thailand, Japan, and India. If this is your first time traveling trough Asia, 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 audiobook will help you make the most out of your time. You will get to know the most fascinating things to do and see. Here’s what you’ll find in the audiobook: Thailand and its most beautiful places India: the land of diversity What to do in Japan Much, much more! When you download Asia Traveling: A Beginners Travel Guide for Your Trip Trough Asia: Thailand, Japan and India, you will be on your way to the best possible version of your trip. Are you searching for unique travel tips? If so, just scroll up and hit the "Buy Now" button. Enjoy!
©2018 Traveling the World (P)2018 Traveling the World
The Book of Tea
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Brought to you by Penguin This Penguin Classic is performed by Japanese actor Sadao Ueda, known for his appearances in Spectre, London has Fallen and What We Did on Our Holiday. For a generation adjusting painfully to the demands of a modern industrial and commercial society, Asia came to represent an alternative vision of the good life: aesthetically austere, socially aristocratic, and imbued with spirituality. The Book of Tea was originally written in English and sought to address the inchoate yearnings of disaffected Westerners. In a flash of inspiration, Okakura saw that the formal tea party as practised in New England was a distant cousin of the Japanese tea ceremony, and that East and West had thus 'met in the tea-cup.'
Public Domain (P)2019 Penguin Audio