The Lao, Laos... and You by Robert Cooper

Signed by the author.

Product Description: A book about the culture, history, religion, and economy of the main ethnic group in The Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Table of Contents: -Foreword: Lao and Laos -Transliterations and Meanings -Culture Shock

1. First Impressions
2. Land, History, Religion, Economy
3. People
4. Culture
5. The Lao and You
6. The Practicalities
7. Eating in Laos
8. Ceremonies and Festivals
9. Learning Lao
10. Lao Business
11. Fast Facts at Fingertips
12. Testing Time

-Do's and Don'ts -Further Reading -Resource Guide -Glossary/Useful Terms -About the Author

Published 2008 by Lao-Insight Books, Vientiane, Lao PDR.

ISBN: 974-0544326 Softcover, 272 pages.

NOTE: Auction includes "Do's & Don'ts in Laos", an informative and humourous guide booklet to culturally sensitive travel in the Lao PDR.