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  Kazakhstan by Odyssey Guides

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  A wonderful companion filled with incredible photography and dense but readable information.

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  The Ancient Silk Road by Odyssey Maps

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  A simple route map of The Silk Road with background information and photographs. More suitable for planning your journey than on-the-ground navigation.

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  Afghanistan: A Companion and Guide by Odyssey

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  A hefty, beautifully-illustrated volume which includes 3,500 years of Afghan history and notes on the culture, art, religion, music, food and nature of each region. The guide to each area includes recommended guest houses, restaurants, sights or treks but it is worth taking the Lonely Planet too for easy-to-use practical information.

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  Iran by Odyssey

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  A clearly laid out, well-illustrated guide to Iran with detailed cultural history including approximately 70 pages of history, 20 pages on Iran's art and architecture and 15 pages on religion.

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  Uzbekistan by Odyssey

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  The only English guide available to Uzbekistan but luckily it is excellent. Illustrated with vibrant colour photographs, it combines practical information for either the traveller or the businessman with a detailed history of the culture and architecture of the country.

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  Three Gorges of the Yangtze River by Odyssey

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  A richly illustrated guide to 120 miles of the Yangtze River from Chongqing to Wuhan. Includes good information on the culture and the history of the region as well as tips on cruising.

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  Kyrgyz Republic by Odyssey

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  These are reliably handsome and informative guides with excellent photography. Passionately written by someone who knows the region well it is however, more of a historical and cultural guide than a practical bible.

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  Oman by Odyssey

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  A detailed cultural and historical guide to Oman. The guide includes substantial sections on art and architecture, as well as recommended hotels.

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  Bhutan by Odyssey

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  An essential guide to the country, its customs, history and sights. The resident author explains the minutiae of local travel and the required visas.

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  Kamchatka by Odyssey

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  A unique guide to the beautiful, yet desolate eastern borders of Russia. The author's descriptions of the volcanic landscape and her essential survival advice make this book indispensable.