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Bangkok Days

By Lawrence Osborne

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The forgiven

By Lawrence Osborne

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Hunters in the Dark

By Lawrence Osborne

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From the novelist the New York Times compares to Paul Bowles, Evelyn Waugh and Ian McEwan, an evocative new work of literary suspense Adrift in Cambodia and eager to side-step a life of quiet despe...

Beautiful animals

By Lawrence Osborne

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"On a summer break on the Greek island of Hydra, two girls make a startling discovery: a young Arab man washed up on shore, a migrant from Syria and a casualty of the crisis raging against across t...

Beautiful Animals

By Lawrence Osborne

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"Let’s not mince words. This is a great book. Truly difficult to put down... sophisticated, smart and uncomfortable, and the story is cracking." – Lionel Shriver, Washington Post "Startlingly good....

On Java Road

By Lawrence Osborne

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On Java Road

By Lawrence Osborne

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New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • A veteran journalist in Hong Kong investigates the disappearance of a student protester in this “sensual, provocative, and riveting&rdq...

The Wet and the Dry

By Lawrence Osborne

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Selected as a Top Ten Book of the Year by Dwight Garner, New York TimesA “fearlessly honest account” (Financial Times) of man’s love of drink, and an insightful meditation on the...

The Ballad of a Small Player

By Lawrence Osborne

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A “vivid and feverish portrait of a soul in self-inflicted purgatorio” (The New York Times Book Review) set in the alluring world of Macau’s casinos, by the celebrated author of O...

Bangkok Days

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.