**Nominated for the 2022 BookTube Prize in Nonfiction**Anthony Bourdain's long time director and producer takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the insanity of filming television in some of the most volatile places in the world and what it was like to work with a legend. In the nearly two years since Anthony Bourdain's death, no one else has come close to filling the void he left. His passion for and genuine curiosity about the people and cultures he visited made the world feel smaller and more connected. Despite his affable, confident, and trademark snarky TV persona, the real Tony was intensely private, deeply conflicted about his fame, and an enigma even to those close to him. Tony’s devoted crew knew him best, and no one else had a front-row seat for as long as his director and producer, Tom Vitale.Over the course of more than a decade traveling together, Tony became a boss, a friend, a hero and, sometimes, a tormentor.In the Weeds takes readers behind the scenes to reveal not just the insanity that went into filming in some of the most far-flung and volatile parts of the world, but what Tony was like unedited and off-camera. From the outside, the job looked like an all-expenses-paid adventure to places like Borneo, Vietnam, Iran, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Libya. What happened off-camera was far more interesting than what made it to air. The more things went wrong, the better it was for the show. Fortunately, everything fell apart constantly. Read more

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A Naturalist’ s Guide to the Birds of Borneo is an introductory photographic identification guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in on the island of Borneo (covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan), and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of Borneo’ s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Borneo encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status and its status in each state of Borneo. Read more

Discover the untamed beauty, rich cultures, and breathtaking landscapes of Malaysia Borneo with this comprehensive, in-depth, and visually engaging guide. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this book is your essential companion for unlocking the best of Sabah and Sarawak—from towering rainforests and exotic wildlife to world-class diving sites and indigenous heritage.Why This Guide is a Must-Have:✔ Expert Insights & Practical Travel Tips – Get insider advice on budgeting, itineraries, transport, safety, and must-visit destinations to make your trip stress-free and unforgettable.✔ Wildlife & Nature Experiences – Spot orangutans, pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, and sea turtles in their natural habitat. Explore Borneo’s lush rainforests, the Kinabatangan River, and UNESCO-listed Mulu Caves.✔ Thrilling Adventures & Outdoor Activities – Hike the legendary Mount Kinabalu, dive into Sipadan’s marine paradise, trek through Danum Valley, and embark on jungle river safaris.✔ Cultural Immersion & Indigenous Heritage – Visit Iban longhouses, Kadazan-Dusun villages, and local markets to experience Borneo’s unique traditions, cuisine, and festivals.✔ Sustainable & Responsible Travel – Support eco-tourism and ethical wildlife encounters while traveling responsibly and minimizing your footprint.What You’ll Learn in This Guide:Best Times to Visit & Ideal Itineraries (7, 10 & 14-day travel plans)Top Destinations & Hidden Gems in Sabah & SarawakHow to Get Around Efficiently & AffordablyLocal Etiquette & Safety Tips for a Smooth JourneyMouthwatering Bornean Cuisine & Where to Try ItEssential Packing List & Language GuideYour Journey Starts Now!Whether you're an adventure seeker, nature lover, or cultural explorer, this guide is packed with actionable travel advice, vivid descriptions, and stunning recommendations to help you experience the magic of Malaysia Borneo to the fullest.Start planning your unforgettable trip today—grab your copy of Malaysia Borneo Travel Guide 2025 now! Read more

Lonely Planet's Borneo is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Dive with sea turtles on the Semporna Archipelago, visit the water village of Kampung Ayer, or hang with the orangutans at Tanjung Puting National Park; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Borneo Travel Guide:Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryDedicated Diving and Trekking planToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Sabah, Sarawak, Kalimantan, Brunei and moreAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'  Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

The author recounts his seven-month, three-thousand-mile walk across Borneo, through untamed jungle where the only inhabitants are the descendants of headhunters, and offers a comparison between life in the jungle and civilization Read more

BESTSELLER travelogue mixes it up on the Asian Trail in a voice that's by turns personal, passionate and ohhhh so very soulful. "So I get up at dawn and marvel at fog burning off into mist tumbling down like the finest mosquito netting of silk. The hills beyond the rivers' confluence, like shoulders of a woman undressing, the way the misty shroud lifts off feminine curves, higher and higher ... I tingle all over, feeling there on Borneo the dream tug of Joseph Conrad's fiction, notably Lord Jim." By turns literarily pathbreaking and intimate, this smorgasbord of travel essays scales down the sprawl of Asia by focusing on the unique and revelatory in gemmy prose. See up close and personal the razzmatazz of novice monks at play in northern Laos, the bonding with hustling pedicab drivers in Ho Chi Minh City, the rainforests blazed on gutsy treks across Borneo and Thailand's Elephant Island and novel things Japanese. Served up nice and spicy, Asian Trail Mix is slathered across 12 rocking-it essays plus a tall tale at its glorious ending, making for a baker's dozen of sumptuousness. Snack on it! Read more

"You'll wish the alphabet had more letters just so Dawn Drzal would keep on writing.”—Laura Shapiro, author of What She Ate, Julia Child, Something from the Oven, and Perfection SaladAs it was for M. F. K. Fisher in The Gastronomical Me, food is more than a metaphor in The Bread and the Knife. It is the organizing principle of an existence. Starting with "A Is for Al Dente," the loosely linked chapters evoke an alphabet of food memories that recount a woman’s emotional growth from the challenges of youth to professional accomplishment, marriage, and divorce.Betrayal is embodied in an overripe melon, her awakening in a Béarnaise sauce. Passion fruit juice portends the end of a first marriage, while tarte Tatin offers redemption. Each letter serves up a surprising variation on the struggle for self-knowledge, the joy and pain of familial and romantic love, and food’s astonishing ability to connect us with both the living and the dead.There is a chapter for every letter of the alphabet. Highlights include: A is for Al Dente, B is for Béarnaise, C is for Crab, D is for Dinner Party, K is for Kielbasa, L is for Lobster Roll, P is for Passion Fruit, Q is for Quail, T is for Tarte Tatin, V is for “Vegetarian, W is for White Truffles, Z is for Zucchini Blossoms.Ranging from her grandmother's suburban kitchen to an elegant New York restaurant, a longhouse in Borneo, and a palace in Rajasthan, The Bread and the Knife charts the vicissitudes of a woman forced to swallow some hard truths about herself while discovering that the universe can dispense surprising second chances.The book includes six recipes that run the gamut from "Crepes Filled with Huitlacoche" to her stepfather’s homely “Stromboli Stuffing,” including a couple that are more entertaining to read about than to prepare, like liquified olives with pimento. Read more

Unlock the Secrets of Malaysia Borneo – Your Ultimate 2025 Travel CompanionDreaming of lush rainforests, rare wildlife encounters, and breathtaking island getaways? Malaysia Borneo Travel Guide 2025 is your all-in-one resource for experiencing this extraordinary destination like never before. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, nature lover, cultural explorer, or first-time visitor, this guidebook is designed to provide the most up-to-date, practical, and insightful travel information to help you plan an unforgettable trip.What Makes This Guide Unique?Unlike generic travel guides, this book dives deep into the heart of Borneo’s hidden gems, local traditions, and sustainable travel practices, ensuring you get an authentic experience. With expert tips, well-crafted itineraries, and detailed recommendations, you'll discover the very best of Sabah and Sarawak—from misty mountains and vibrant markets to pristine beaches and indigenous communities.Inside This Comprehensive Guide, You Will Find:✔ Expert Travel Planning: Visa and entry requirements, budgeting tips, packing lists, and safety advice for a hassle-free trip.✔ Best Attractions & Hidden Gems: Explore Mount Kinabalu, Sipadan Island, the Danum Valley rainforest, Bako National Park, and more.✔ Outdoor Adventures: Jungle trekking, wildlife safaris, island hopping, river cruises, and cultural homestays.✔ Food & Culture: A guide to must-try dishes, street food hotspots, and immersive indigenous experiences.✔ Sustainable & Responsible Travel: Eco-tourism insights, ethical wildlife encounters, and ways to support local communities.✔ Smart Itineraries: Custom travel plans for different trip lengths, interests, and budgets.Whether you're planning a short visit or a month-long expedition, this guidebook equips you with the knowledge and confidence to explore Malaysia Borneo like a seasoned traveler.Don’t miss your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Get your copy of Malaysia Borneo Travel Guide 2025 today and start planning your journey. Read more

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'Sometimes it feels as though the whole planet has been so polluted and ravaged that there are no Edens left, but they are there to be found by those who step off the beaten track... So it was with mine.'Fifty years ago the interior of Borneo was a pristine, virgin rainforest inhabited by uncontacted indigenous tribes and naive, virtually tame, wildlife. It was into this 'Garden of Eden' that Robin Hanbury-Tenison led one of the largest ever Royal Geographical Society expeditions, an extraordinary undertaking which triggered the global rainforest movement and illuminated, for the first time, how vital rainforests are to our planet. For 15 months, Hanbury-Tenison and a team of some of the greatest scientists in the world immersed themselves in a place and a way of life that is on the cusp of extinction. Much of what was once a wildlife paradise is now a monocultural desert, devastated by logging and the forced settlement of nomadic tribes, where traditional ways of life and unimaginably rich and diverse species are slowly being driven to extinction. This is a story for our time, one that reminds us of the fragility of our planet and of the urgent need to preserve the last untamed places of the world. Read more

This folded, double sided and indexed road and travel map distinguishes roads ranging from main roads to other roads. Legend includes ferry routes, places of interest, national parks/reserves, beaches, golf courses, hotels, longhouses, international/dpmestic airports, museums, cathedrals, hospitals, markets. Includes inset map of Kuching, Kota Kinabalu Centre and Bandar Seri Bengawan. Read more

In 1967, just four years after the birth of the Federation of Malaysia, a young man travels from his home in Michigan to a small, remote, rainforest village on the island of Borneo. Here he finds no telephones, electricity, radios, or running water, but plenty of cat-sized fruit bats, fire ants, monsoons, mangy dogs, and home-dwelling lizards that occasionally fall from the ceiling. He also discovers a rich culture and villagers who gradually welcome him into their circle. This travel memoir, written by former Peace Corps volunteer Ed Demerly, is based on letters the author wrote home during his two years in the ulu of Malaysia. Living in the Ulu captures Demerly's sense of adventure, his determination to teach well, the challenges and joys of adjusting to a lifestyle simpler than what he’d known in Michigan, and the love that developed between him and his students and their families.______________This is an intriguing and absorbing narrative about the excitement, trials and personal sacrifices of an early Peace Corps volunteer in a far-off land. Ed Demerly brings the reader along with him on his daily challenges and ordeals in primitive circumstances in Malaysia, with his reward being only the personal satisfaction of improving the lives of strangers. The circumstances faced by this Peace Corps volunteer are illustrative and eye-opening about the sacrifices of time and comfort by these dedicated representatives of our nation. Demerly is a true patriot. —Richard Davis, author of An American from ParisReading Ed Demerly’s account of his Peace Corps experience in the river headwaters of Borneo brought back so many memories of my own Peace Corps experience teaching in Malaysia. Demerly’s writing puts the reader right in the little ulu village of Sapi and provides vivid images of the daily challenges and of the joyful and meaningful encounters with his primary students, their families, and his neighbors. It is a must read for anyone wondering what it was like to live the demanding and, in Demerly’s case, idyllic life of a Peace Corps volunteer in the 1960s. —Michael Cox, RPCV Malaysia XIV (1966-1968)___________________Ed Demerly, a native of Michigan, is a retired educator with forty-six years experience teaching students from fourth grade through college. He was an instructor for thirty-six years at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan, where he was the cofounder of the English Language Institute. He is past president of the National College English Association and recipient of the Faculty Lectureship Award, given in recognition for his 1992 lecture on the parallels between Gangsta Rap and Walt Whitman’s poetry. In addition to teaching two years in Malaysia with the Peace Corps and one year in Australia, he served as an airborne ranger in the Army Medical Service Corps. Today he lives with his wife, Martha, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he organizes public forums focused on justice and peace, tends his garden, and continues to run 5K and 10K races (at eighty-one, he finds it much easier than in the past to place first in his age group). An audiotape interview focused on his Peace Corps experience is stored at the John F Kennedy Library in Boston. Read more

Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the text, "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, and other practical features. Read more

The story of a 1983 journey to the center of Borneo, which no expedition had attempted since 1926. O'Hanlon, accompanied by friend and poet James Fenton and three native guides brings wit and humor to a dangerous journey.From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more

1977. A young man from Northern Ireland takes his first tentative steps into the legendary rainforests of Borneo. With his flimsy sandals and total lack of jungle experience he could hardly be worse equipped for the undertaking but he has a good knowledge of the Indonesian language, a raging curiosity and a handful of rousing Irish folksongs which will serve him surprisingly well.Words from a Wild Place is travel writing as it should be: Gray carries us along in easy companionship as his extraordinary adventure unfolds. Astonishingly fresh and direct, the book is witness to the magical power of the rainforest and a tribute to the Dayak people who call it home. He did not know it at the time, but Gray’s account and his observations now serve as a powerful epitaph for a world that would soon be lost forever. Read more

A pioneering work of environmental journalism that vividly depicts the people, animals and landscapes on the front lines of change's inexorable march. A species nearing extinction, a tribe losing centuries of knowledge, a tract of forest facing the first incursion of humans-how can we even begin to assess the cost of losing so much of our natural and cultural legacy?For forty years, environmental journalist and author Eugene Linden has traveled to the very sites where tradition, wildlands and the various forces of modernity collide. In The Ragged Edge of the World, he takes us from pygmy forests to the Antarctic to the world's most pristine rainforest in the Congo to tell the story of the harm taking place-and the successful preservation efforts-in the world's last wild places.The Ragged Edge of the World is a critical favorite, and was an editors' pick on Oprah.com. Read more

Borneo 1:1,200,000 (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei) Travel Map, waterproof, GPS-compatible REISE This map is waterproof and tear-resistant, highly durable in tropical conditions, double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale and a convenient sheet size (size 100 x 70 cm / 39.5 x 27.5 in), with topographic and tourist information. The map divides Borneo north / south with a good overlap. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights and graphics indicating swamps, mangroves and coral reefs in the coastal waters. Detailed presentation of the road network includes dirt roads and local tracks; railways, local airports and ferry connections. Local administrative units are shown with their boundaries and names. National parks and other protected areas are highlighted. Symbols shows various places of interest including mosques, museums and longhouses as well as caves, coral, etc. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. The map has an extensive index of localities. Multilingual legend includes English, high quality German cartography. As with all maps in the REISE series, this map is printed on rip-proof, waterproof Polyart paper - durable enough to survive time spent in the rucksack, pocket or on a restaurant table, particularly in the humid tropical climate of Borneo. Read more

“Sam Lightner, Jr., combines two tales of adventure, one historic and the other modern-day in his page-turner . . . With its rich sense of place and history, All Elevations Unknown offers a surprisingly fresh twist to an adventure-climbing tale.” –Climbing MagazineIn the spring of 1999, armed with little more than a description from a book and a map labeled “all elevations unknown,” Sam Lightner and his German rock-climbing buddy, Volker, found themselves deep in the jungles of Borneo on a mission to climb a mountain that was only rumored to exist. What little they knew about the mountain they had learned from the memoirs of Major Tom Harrisson, a British World War II soldier who in 1945 had been assigned the near-impossible mission of parachuting blindly into the thick Borneo rainforest–where the natives had a grisly habit of cutting off heads–to try to reclaim the island for the Allies.A captivating, utterly original combination of travel adventure memoir and historical re-creation, All Elevations Unknown charts Lightner’s exhilarating and at times harrowing quest to ascend the mountain Batu Lawi in the face of leeches, vipers, and sweat bees, and to keep his team together in one of the earth’s most treacherous uncharted pockets. Along the way, he reconstructs a fascinating historical narrative that chronicles Tom Harrisson’s adventures there during the war and illuminates an astonishing piece of forgotten World War II history. Rife with suspense and vivid detail, the two intertwining tales open up the island of Borneo, its people, and its history in a powerful, unforgettable way, taking adventure writing to new heights. Read more

Faces of Paris is a travel guidebook with a twist. It presents Paris from the eyes of the omnipresent statutes and sculptures that dot the old town, giving insights not normally covered by regular guidebooks. In addition to sound advice on getting there and getting around, how to get the best airline deals, the pitfalls of seemingly good offers, the metro, cabs, buses, Uber, financial considerations, myth debunking, hotels, restaurants, sights, museums, security, keeping out of trouble, shopping, and a number of other issues, the book contains dozens of photographs taken by the author of sculptures with a wide range of expressions. There is also a fun list of abbreviations of French words commonly used by Parisians, many unknown to French speakers.How is this guidebook different from others? The typical Paris guidebook contains lots of information on sights and history, but are flawed in terms of telling you a few realities that every visitor to the great city should be aware of. Aspects dealing with culture, financial issues, security questions, legal considerations are all amiss. Should you take a cab at a certain time from a given location? Should you really try cultural immersion on a short, first-time trip? Is all of Paris safe? What are the typical scams focusing on tourists? Should I squeeze five museums in a single short stay? Tons of tips that will save you a lot of money and aggravation. Lots of myths are debunked, concerning Paris, the French and France. Another aspect of regular guidebooks you should not really trust are hotel and restaurant suggestions. The impression one gets is that inclusion of such establishments is often paid, for the descriptions look like press releases. The book does not cover dozens upon dozens of properties, rather, tries to teach you how to choose an eatery and a hotel on more realistic basis. Rather than being illustrated by photos of the different sights, which you will find on other guidebooks, Faces of Paris contains dozens of pictures of intriguing faces from sculptures that adorn doors, windows, parks all over the city. The sheer range of expressions found on these faces is rather amazing, and it will give you another picturesque aspect to look for. Read more