Spices, imaginatively used, are the outstanding feature of Indian & Pakistani cookery-subtle or pungent, hot or mild, there is something to suit every palate. This is a completely revised & updated edition of Charmaine Solomon's influential & iconic The Complete Asian Cookbook. Instantly heralded as a classic when it was first published in 1976, The Complete Asian Cookbook covers 800 classic & contemporary dishes from fifteen countries (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Burma, Thail&, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, The Philippines, China, Korea & Japan). Written with the home cook in mind, Charmaine's recipes are straightforward, simple to follow & work every time. Recipe & chapter introductions give valuable information about how local dishes are prepared & served, while the comprehensive glossary explains unfamiliar ingredients (which are steadily more commonplace in supermarkets today). The Complete Asian Cookbook is a book that belongs in the kitchens of every household. ...

This new railway atlas by Stuart Malthouse is a complete labour of love & has taken many years to compile, showing as it does the railways of the South West & Central Southern England in astonishing detail. It shows a much wider range of railway types & their features than on most existing maps. The area covered extends from Cornwall in the South West to Hampshire in Central Southern Engl&, as far north as Bristol & Swindon. Industrial railways are shown as well as passenger railways, & each map is accompanied by a detailed key of the public & private railway systems with dates of operation & gauges, stations & topographical features, together with detailed opening & closing dates & name changes.A chronology of the public railway routes also accompanies each map, which

Includes:: independent public railways or independent private railways with public rail involvement. The atlas is prefaced by 76 pages of detailed information about the railways & a detailed chronology.

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Complete Atlas of the World is the ultimate insight into our planet & the clearest, most concise overview of the world`s geography. This incredible guide showcases locations from Boston to Bangkok & beyond with over 330 maps, including over 100 city plans, to truly bring these landscapes to life. Complete Atlas of the World is the definitive look at the world we live in. Detailed terrain models & colour schemes offer accessible mapping of unsurpassed quality. Complete Atlas of the World is now fully revised & updated to reflect recent geopolitical changes such as the new nation of South Sudan & the annexation of Crimea. Understand the fascinating world in which we live with this fantastic resource. Its previous edition ISBN 9781405394413. ...

See Earth in ten times more detail than ever before. From Antarctica to Zambia, discover the Earth continent by continent with the Complete Atlas of the World. Cross the globe from your armchair with 330 maps including 100 city plans showing the world's political & physical geography in the clearest way possible. Landscapes are brought to life through detailed terrain models & colour schemes giving you an unparalleled overview of our planet. Plus, the easy-to-use index of 100, 000 place names helps you find what you're looking for fast. The Complete Atlas of the World is one atlas that every family bookshelf needs. ...

This is the indispensable bike book for cyclists at all levels. Complete Bike Book will help you choose the right bike, perfect your riding performance, & maintain your bike like the professionals. From bicycle maintenance to riding technique, all aspects are covered in this definitive cycling guide. It is filled with essential information & step-by-step photographs on how to adjust your bike correctly & basic to advanced repair advice. You'll also find instructions on riding techniques, fitness exercises & cycling safely. Plus, tips & advice from the professionals. It

Includes:: foreword from Chris Boardman, MBE, 1992 individual pursuit Gold medal winner. Complete Bike Book, now with a great, new look, is the must-have handbook for beginners & experienced cyclists alike.

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”A fresh & authoritative addition to the Bordeaux library.” Eric Asimov, The New York Times” This new edition is the ultimate guide to perhaps the greatest wine area in the world. Whether you use the book in your local wine store or tote it on a journey to Bordeaux itself, this book is definitive. & magnificent.” Huffington Post The wines of Bordeaux are universally recognized as being among the finest in the world & in this fully revised & updated edition of his classic text, renowned wine expert Stephen Brook provides an unrivalled survey of the region & its wines. The Complete Bordeaux offers detailed information on the many communes & appellations of Bordeaux as well as descriptions & assessments of all its major properties. As well as incisive portraits of the leading properties & their produce, Stephen Brook provides a detailed look at Bordeaux`s lesser-known areas & chateaux. There is also an invaluable vintage guide to the last four decades. Bordeaux encapsulates an incredible 13, 000 wineries throughout 54 appellations & this book

Includes:: a thorough explanation of Bordeaux`s history, terroir, & winemaking styles.

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THE ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S ANIMALS This photographic field guide to all mammals, reptiles & amphibians in Britain, including all the common domestic animals, is a comprehensive guide to identification of species, & their tracks & trails. Each animal has two pages of coverage, containing: detailed information distribution maps numerous photographs of the animal itself, its habitat, tracks & signs Observation tips, habits & natural history are included for each entry, & species are grouped according to families. ...

A complete photoguide to all the birds of Britain from the best nature publisher in the UK Collins Complete Guide to British Birds makes bird identification easier than ever before. It is the most complete photographic guide to British birds ever published & the only one to be designed to give everything that you could ever need on each spread in a simple-to-use format. Every text entry covers identification of adults & juveniles, songs & calls, & where they are most likely to be found. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography & maps to show where in Britain the birds are found & at what time of year, this accessible guide also features cross-references to similar-looking species, containing everything a birdwatcher needs to know in one, easy-to-use, portable volume. It is the perfect photographic field guide for the birdwatching beginner. ...

A photographic field guide to 1, 500 species of insects found in Britain A photographic field guide to all the common & some unusual species of insects across Britain that the keen amateur naturalist is likely to spot. Approx. 1, 500 species are illustrated with clear photographs chosen for their help in identification. / Details of distribution for each insect, & whether it is common or rare /

Includes:: photographs of larvae / Each section is coded with a symbol for easy reference / Information on easily confused species / All the information on the species together in the same place Insect groups dealt with include butterflies & moths, mayflies, dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, crickets, earwigs, lacewings, bugs, bees, wasps, ants & beetles, all with keys to ensure accurate identification.

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An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles
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