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Now available in the US, this is the revised and expanded fifth edition of a book that has been the standard reference work for divers, anglers and scientists for over 30 years.The new edition covers 1,670 fish species found in the seas of tropical Southeast Asia, the Southern Pacific islands and Australia—including the Great Barrier Reef, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.A must-have reference for divers, marine biologists, ecologists, commercial fisheries and sports anglers, this book includes a comprehensive identification guide to the families of reef fishes, with a definitive index. An informative and detailed Introduction includes area coverage; faunal composition; biology, behavior and ecology of reef fishes; classification of fishes, and much more.Originally published as Marine Fishes of South-East Asia, this edition contains numerous revisions in nomenclature affecting both the scientific Latin names and common names of the region's fishes. In all cases these have been made to reflect the current universally-accepted terminology. The common names in this book are the result of a recent initiative undertaken by the Australian Government and Seafood Services Australia.Each species is depicted in detailed, full-color illustrations by noted marine artists Roger Swainston and Jill Ruse, including over 35 new species. In many cases, the illustrations show both male and female examples.With more than 2,000 illustrations and 29 color photographs, this definitive field guide will continue to be an invaluable resource for professionals and hobbyists alike.

A communication guide aimed at tourists and travellers to Indonesia. With this reference book and a few hours of practice, the reader can begin to converse immediately. A word list is included at the back.

Look up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Vietnamese dictionary. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people travelling to Vietnam Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Vietnamese.

The Lombok & Komodo Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it''s the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time.Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping centers and more!This 5th edition includes maps and plans that are scaled to: Area Maps: Lombok 1:175,000 Komodo & Rinca 1:250,000 Sumbawa & Flores 1:875,000City Plans: Mataram 1:25,000 Senggigi Beach 1:25,000 Gili Trawangan 1:17,500Gili Meno & Gili Air 1:22,500Kuta 1: 25,000Labuanbajo 1:25,000Bima 1:25,000Ende 1:25,000Sumbawa Besar 1:25,000Maumere 1:25,000Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series includes an amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore and the ''western style'' metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the world. This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for anyone traveling in the region.

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk storiesproviding insight into a rich literary and oral culture. Singapore Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories that provide an insight into the traditional culture and history of Singapore. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Retold by Diane Taylor for an international audience, the whimsical watercolor illustrations by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard offer insight into Singapore's multicultural past and present, as well as its colonial roots. The famous story of the tiger under the billiard table at the Raffles Hotel is retold, as is the myth of how the name "e;Singapore"e; (Lion City) came about. Magical princesses, mermaids, tigers, pirates and buffalos compete for every child's attention. Singapore Children's Stories include: Queen of the Forest Vanished! The Pirates of Riau The Magical Princess The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

Comprehensive diving guide to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand.

Each of the maps in the Periplus Wall Maps series are all available in a user-friendly format.

It's never a good idea to be overly relient on technology while travelling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great travel-sized Japanese dictionary

A companion for visitors to Burma/Mynamar as well as for those in the early stages of learning the language, this dictionary contains 3,000 words in each section (Burmese-English/English-Burmese) - the most commonly used words that are likely to be encountered in colloquial, everyday speech. It also includes a pronunciation and spelling guide.

The Malaysia Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. This map, created using durable coated paper, is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it''s the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time.Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping centers and more!This 7th edition includes maps and plans that are scaled to: Area Maps: Peninsular Malaysia 1:1,500,000 Sabah & Sarawak 1:2,000,000 Malaysia 1:6,500,000 Greater KL Area 1: 230,000 Johor Bahru & Singapore 1:200,000 Melaka Area 1:200,000 Penang Island 1:80,000City Plans: KL Centre, Melaka 1:15,000 Kuching 1:17,500 Central Johor Bahru 1:20,000 Georgetown 1:25,000 Kota Kinabalu 1:30,000Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series includes an amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore and the ''western style'' metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the world. This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for anyone traveling in the region.

Ideal for business people, students and leisure travelers-covering the words most needed in everyday situation. Each dictionary features over 3,000 entries both to and from English with romanised forms and authentic script where applicable. In a handy pocket format with easy-to-read type for quick reference.