Books about Cambodia
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Re: Books about Cambodia
RELEASE DATE: 10 December 2017
TITLE: Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer
AUTHOR: Keith Kelly
ISBN: 978-0996135528
AVAILABILITY: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle and NOOK.
Synopsis: A photo essay that delves into a common, but lesser understood, belief of the Cambodians. While learning about the culture and customs of Cambodia, Keith Kelly's adopted home of 10 years, he was especially fascinated by their folklore. One particular type of shrine dedicated to the Mrenh Gongveal, Elves of the Khmer, caught his imagination.
About the author: Keith Kelly was born and raised in Slidell, Louisiana, just across the Pontchartrain from New Orleans. He formerly worked in the fast-paced world of advertising at agencies, where he worked on highly successful tourism campaigns for both states. He currently works as a Freelance Art Director and Graphic Designer, and remains an avid dabbler in Photography and Illustration.
More information: https://booksaboutcambodia.com/book-cat ... eith-kelly
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TITLE: Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer
AUTHOR: Keith Kelly
ISBN: 978-0996135528
AVAILABILITY: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle and NOOK.
Synopsis: A photo essay that delves into a common, but lesser understood, belief of the Cambodians. While learning about the culture and customs of Cambodia, Keith Kelly's adopted home of 10 years, he was especially fascinated by their folklore. One particular type of shrine dedicated to the Mrenh Gongveal, Elves of the Khmer, caught his imagination.
About the author: Keith Kelly was born and raised in Slidell, Louisiana, just across the Pontchartrain from New Orleans. He formerly worked in the fast-paced world of advertising at agencies, where he worked on highly successful tourism campaigns for both states. He currently works as a Freelance Art Director and Graphic Designer, and remains an avid dabbler in Photography and Illustration.
More information: https://booksaboutcambodia.com/book-cat ... eith-kelly
Random images of Mrenh Gongveal (ម្រេញគង្វាល) from khmerload
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Re: Books about Cambodia
interesting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mrenh_kongveal
not hiding a pot of gold or granting 3 wishes if caught like their Irish relative
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechaun
fascinating how different cultures across the globe form such similar ideas of mythical things time & again over millennia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mrenh_kongveal
not hiding a pot of gold or granting 3 wishes if caught like their Irish relative
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechaun
fascinating how different cultures across the globe form such similar ideas of mythical things time & again over millennia
"Tolerance towards intolerance is cowardice"
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Re: Books about Cambodia
RELEASE DATE: 9 October 2017
TITLE: Crisis in Cambodia: The Backpacker Kidnap and the Fall of The Khmer Rouge
AUTHOR: Malcolm Scott
ISBN: 978-1549929526
AVAILABILITY: Paperback, Kindle and NOOK.
Synopsis: The true story of three western backpackers who were taken hostage in Cambodia in 1994. The Cambodian governments failed rescue attempt eventually led to tragedy and brought about the fall of Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge.
Three travellers were kidnapped while touring Cambodia after the train they were journeying on was ambushed by a twenty strong Khmer Rouge raiding party. The young men were Australian national David Wilson (29) British national Mark Slater (28) and French national Jean-Michel Braquet (27).
About the author: Malcolm Scott is an Australian Author screenwriter and blogger who lives in Southeast Asia. He has published two books with a Singapore based publishing house and he is now moving into self publishing with Crisis in Cambodia and Bali Belly.
More information: https://booksaboutcambodia.com/book-cat ... colm-scott
TITLE: Crisis in Cambodia: The Backpacker Kidnap and the Fall of The Khmer Rouge
AUTHOR: Malcolm Scott
ISBN: 978-1549929526
AVAILABILITY: Paperback, Kindle and NOOK.
Synopsis: The true story of three western backpackers who were taken hostage in Cambodia in 1994. The Cambodian governments failed rescue attempt eventually led to tragedy and brought about the fall of Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge.
Three travellers were kidnapped while touring Cambodia after the train they were journeying on was ambushed by a twenty strong Khmer Rouge raiding party. The young men were Australian national David Wilson (29) British national Mark Slater (28) and French national Jean-Michel Braquet (27).
About the author: Malcolm Scott is an Australian Author screenwriter and blogger who lives in Southeast Asia. He has published two books with a Singapore based publishing house and he is now moving into self publishing with Crisis in Cambodia and Bali Belly.
More information: https://booksaboutcambodia.com/book-cat ... colm-scott
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Re: Books about Cambodia
Really? The Khmer Rouge fell because of 3 foreign backpackers?Username Taken wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 4:36 pmSynopsis: The true story of three western backpackers who were taken hostage in Cambodia in 1994. The Cambodian governments failed rescue attempt eventually led to tragedy and brought about the fall of Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge.
How so?
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Re: Books about Cambodia
My thoughts exactly. Maybe you could contact the author.that genius wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 5:29 pmReally? The Khmer Rouge fell because of 3 foreign backpackers?Username Taken wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 4:36 pmSynopsis: The true story of three western backpackers who were taken hostage in Cambodia in 1994. The Cambodian governments failed rescue attempt eventually led to tragedy and brought about the fall of Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge.
How so?
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Re: Books about Cambodia
No, I think most people will judge it on face value, I wouldn't touch it.
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Perhaps the original review was in a different language and this is merely a translation failure? Certainly a killer for sales potential.
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that genius wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:11 pm No, I think most people will judge it on face value, I wouldn't touch it.
Just stick to reading Cambodian comics.
http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrSbmYX ... MB8FIYJy4-
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
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Re: Books about Cambodia
RELEASE DATE: 15 January 2018
TITLE: Khmer-English/English-Khmer Practical Dictionary
AUTHOR: Sou (Compiler)
ISBN: 978-0781813617
AVAILABILITY: Paperback.
Synopsis: Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, and students, this dictionary features over 18,000 word-to-word entries, including common words as well as technical, legal, business and locally-specific terms (key cities, foods, and cultural terms). Also included are guides to the Khmer alphabet and pronunciation, as well as a usage guide which outlines the parts of speech.
More information: https://booksaboutcambodia.com/book-cat ... ary-by-sou
TITLE: Khmer-English/English-Khmer Practical Dictionary
AUTHOR: Sou (Compiler)
ISBN: 978-0781813617
AVAILABILITY: Paperback.
Synopsis: Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, and students, this dictionary features over 18,000 word-to-word entries, including common words as well as technical, legal, business and locally-specific terms (key cities, foods, and cultural terms). Also included are guides to the Khmer alphabet and pronunciation, as well as a usage guide which outlines the parts of speech.
More information: https://booksaboutcambodia.com/book-cat ... ary-by-sou
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Re: Books about Cambodia
Update: I am now an Amazon Affiliate member. That means that if you follow a link from booksaboutcambodia.com to Amazon and buy a book, I might get a small commission.Username Taken wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:13 pmYes it is.
Please note that currently I have no affiliation with any book vendors (i.e. Amazon), so currently I make nothing from book sales. In the future . . .
I have had to add the following to the website, so I guess I should add it here too:
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"BooksAboutCambodia.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites".
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