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Introducing Indonesia: A Guide to Expatriate Living

The most inclusive reference guide for expatriates living in Indonesia. An introduction to the history, geography and culture is presented along with helpful hints for arrival procedures, settling into new homes and lifestyle, vital medical information and cultural tips. This edition incorporates Staying Healthy in Indonesia. Ninth Edition, 2010. 276 pages.

Jakarta Shopper's Guide

The most in-depth guide for goods and services in Jakarta. With categories ranging from arts and handicrafts to furniture, repairmen, veternarians water systems, the guide includes contact information, business hours and special tips for each shop or service. The Jakarta Shopper's Guide is unique because every establishment or service listed has been personally recommended by expatriates. Twelfth Edition, 2009, 318 pages.

Indonesian Words and Phrases - a phrase book to learn Bahasa Indonesia

This handy pocket guide serves as a survival tool for expatriates. Basic language instruction, words and phrases needed around the home, around town and in emergency and medical situations help expatriates start communicating quickly in Bahasa Indonesia. 134 pp.

Sing a Rainbow of Recipes

A revised and expanded edition of this popular cookbook featuring recipes from the members of the AWA Singers. All recipes feature American cooking and are translated into Bahasa Indonesia. The 36-page Help section includes detailed information on various systems of weights and meansurements, substitutions, and helpful hints to make your cooking a success. 462 pp.

It's A Small World: International Holidays and Celebrations Cookbook

AWA's latest and greatest cookbook containing over 450 recipes, representing 38 countries containing more than 25 menu suggestions, and a special section of favorite recipes submitted by some of the Ambassadors to Indonesia. Easy to read, simple ingredients and clear instructions plus helpful tips for cooking in Indonesia make this an exciting addition to your kitchen!

Foods Galore

A very popular bilingual cookbook that has been a favorite of expats for years. Recipes are taken from AWA members own favorites and a section on Indonesia cuisine favorites is included. 377 pp.

A Jakarta Market

This useful bilingual resource helps the newcomer to identify the various fruits, vegetables, fish and other items sold in traditional markets and supermarkets throughout Indonesia. Numerous illustrations simplify the identification of unfamiliar items for newcomers. A helpful reference for your kitchen staff too. 95 pp.

Proceeds from the sale of AWA Publications are distributed by the AWA Social Welfare Committee to charitable organizations throughout Indonesia.

AWA publications are sold at the American Women's Association Center. For the “best price” buy direct from the AWA. Check the AWA page for hours. Call for location - Tel. 718-1877. The AWA cannot ship books overseas; purchases are only accepted in Jakarta.

AWA books are also sold at ANZA House and the Kinokunia Bookstore found in Sogo stores in Grand Indonesia, Plaza Senayan, and Pondok Indah Mall II.

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