... front-desk staff would announce proudly to guests that this was now the Incontinental Hotel. Disappointingly for those of us with a puerile sense of humour, some spoilsport has alerted them to the shortcomings of this as a brand, ...
No one should visit Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva or indeed Central Asia without this meticulously researched and gorgeously illustrated guide.
Analyses how Uzbekistan can boost sustainable economic growth to create more and better jobs.
Islam is one of the world's three great monotheistic faiths, and today it is practiced by more than a fifth of the world's population. The region in which most Muslims...
The author analyzes the prospects for long-term stability in Uzbekistan, where an authoritarian system of rule has been firmly entrenched. Following an examination of political institutions and parties, she explores...
This holiday commemorates when Uzbekistan declared independence from the Soviet Union, which actually took place ... buying and making new clothes, canceling debts, forgiving slights, and generally turning a new face to the future.
Uzbekistan Travel Guide - Expert advice and holiday tips from Tashkent architecture and hotels to Silk Road history, Islamic art and textiles, museums and culture.
The United States pursued close ties with Uzbekistan following its independence. This book discusses the profiles, foreign relations and human rights of the European country of Uzbekistan.
"Uzbekistan: an experience of cultural treasures to colour is a celebration of the arts and pictorial traditions of this fascinating land.
In this volume, the historical origins of Uzbekistan are explored and the range of political, economic and social challenges faced by the country since independence is charted.
This is the first annotated bibliography devoted to English-language source material on Uzbekistan. The volume focuses on publications that have appeared in the last two decades, although older works of...
This book is about an amazing country - Uzbekistan, which is located in one of the ancient centers of the world civilization - Central Asia.
An examination of the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and peoples of Uzbekistan.
Concise, yet packed with information, these user-friendly volumes are introductions to modern nations of the world.
Guide to Uzbekistan, Central Asia's most populous country and the heart of the historic Silk Road.
... Bollos rellenos de carne y cebolla, a veces laminados, fritos o al horno. Ideales como pequeños bocadillos. Turp ... vida social. El vodka, que apareció en Asia central al mismo tiempo que los rusos, sigue presente en las mesas de los ...
Follow the Silk Road—and color! “A joy . . . a beautiful book about the arts, craft, and architecture of Uzbekistan.” —Olga Núñez Miret, author of the Angelic Business series Like the fascinating culture that comes to life between ...
When Uzbekistan declared independence and left the Soviet Union, it started a new chapter in its long history.
From the blue-tiled splendor of Tamerlane's Samarkand to the holy city of Bukhara, and beyond to the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva, Uzbekistan lays claim to a breathtaking architectural legacy. Bound...
At the heart of Central Asia lies a land where colossal mountains and sweeping valleys sleep under a blanket of lush greenery.