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Bored of the 'mango smoothie' trail and keen to spice up their Facebook albums, and perhaps also their sex lives, Jake and Will take a tour into China's jungle borderland with Burma. Their guide, h...

Bad traffic

By Simon Lewis

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"This man have come from China to find his daughter who have some trouble. He do not speak English". Inspector Jian is a Chinese cop from the Siberian border who thinks he's seen it all. But his se...

The Rough Guide to Shanghai

By Simon Lewis

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"The Rough Guide to Shanghai" is the ultimate insider's guide to China's brash new megacity. With clear maps of every neighborhood and detailed coverage of city attractions, this fully updated guid...

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.