An acclaimed Chinese writer makes his English-language debut with this heart-stopping literary noir, a richly atmospheric tale of espionage & international intrigue, set in Shanghai in 1931-an electrifying, decadent world of love, violence & betrayal filled with femme fatales, criminals, revolutionaries & spies. A boat arrives in Shanghai harbour, carrying an important official in the Nationalist Party & his striking wife, Leng. Amid the raucous sound of firecrackers, gunshots ring out; an assassin has shot the official & then himself. Leng disappears in the chaos. Hsueh, a Franco-Chinese photographer aboard the same boat, became captivated by Leng`s beauty & unconcealed misery. Now, she is missing. But Hsueh is plagued by a mystery closer to home: he suspects his White Russian lover, Therese, is unfaithful. Why else would she disappear so often on their recent vacation? When he`s arrested for mysterious reasons in the French Concession & forced to become a police collaborator, he realizes that in the seamy, devious world of Shanghai, no one is who they appear to be. ...

First published sixty years ago while food rationing was still in force, Elizabeth David used this book to introduce to the nation`s bland palate, ingredients & recipes previously undiscovered in post-war Britain. Many people of that era had never experienced anything other than British cooking
- meat, two veg & a nice steamed pudding. She starts by setting the record straight: ` Those who care to look for it will find the justification of France`s culinary reputation in the provinces, at the riverside inns, in unknown cafes...in sea port bistros...and nowadays in cafes routiers, the lorry-drivers` restaurants. In such places the most interesting food of France is to be found`. For having lived with a French family while studying over there, she was able to bring first-hand knowledge to this short yet concise guide to provincial French cooking. She starts with a chapter on the Batterie de Cuisine. But it`s the collection of regional recipes that follow that made this book such a treat for 1950s Britain; divided into sections on soups, fish, eggs, luncheon, supper & family dishes, meat, poultry, game, vegetables, salads, sauces & sweets, she gives an entertaining & informative introduction to each. ” French Country Cooking” reveals the immense diversity of the cuisine through recipes that range from a primitive peasant soup of the Basque country to the refined Lyonnaise dish of Poulet a la Creme. To those used to the traditional format of recipe writing the book will come as something of a surprise since Elizabeth David weaves the ingredients into the methods complete with details of the region, tradition & people. Elizabeth David`s acclaimed writings are often cited as an inspiration by many of today`s leading chefs, as well as home cooks, & are essential to any serious cookery book collection. The following are other hardback editions of Elizabeth David published by Grub Street: ” French Provincial Cooking, ” Spices, Salt & Aromatics in the English Kitchen”, ” English Bread & Yeast Cookery”, ” An Omelette & a Glass of Wine”, ”A South Wind Through the Kitchen” & ” Elizabeth David Classics”.
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A captivating journey to French wine country, here are 100 simple yet exquisite recipes, 150 sumptuous photographs, & stories inspired by life in a small village. Readers everywhere fell in love with Mimi Thorisson, her family, & their band of fox terriers through her blog, Manger, & debut cookbook, A Kitchen in France. In French Country Cooking, the family moves to an abandoned old chateau in Medoc. While shopping for local ingredients, cooking, & renovating the house, Mimi meets the farmers & artisans who populate the village & learns about the former owner of the house, an accomplished local cook. Here are recipes inspired by this eccentric cast of characters, including White Asparagus Souffle, Wine Harvest Pot au Feu, Endives with Ham, & Salted Butter Chocolate Cake. Featuring evocative photographs taken by Mimi`s husb&, Oddur Thorisson, this cookbook is a charming jaunt to an untouched corner of France. ...

The heart & soul of the French country home
- & the source of France`s legendary art de vivre
- is the kitchen. Distinguished

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This is a beautiful book that distils the natural comfort & easy charm found in all aspects of French rural life. The first part of the book, The Elements, explores the ingredients that make up the whole, including the sutble colour palette of soft warm greys, cloudy pinks & misty greens, the traditional materials, the furniture & the textiles. The second part, The Spaces, looks at the overall style, beginning in the heart of the French home, the kitchen & dining area, before moving on to explore living rooms, halls & corridors, bedrooms & bathrooms, & outdoor rooms. ...

The French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential vocabulary guide to the world around you. With over 10, 000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, language learning has never been easier. Perfect for tourist & business travellers alike, DK`s Bilingual Visual Dictionary series is by your side when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, & studying language. stunning visuals & comprehensive indexes combine to make the French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary your indispensable French language companion. Fully updated to reflect recent changes in technology & clothing, the French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary also features an easy-to-use audio app, enabling you to hear terms spoken out loud. Learn & retain all the key phrases you need to know, & perfect your pronunciation with audio help. ...

Look & learn! Find an abundance of everyday French in this easy-to-use visual guide. Whether it's for business or pleasure, this introduction to key French vocabulary covers a range of subjects from home & office to sport, music, nature, & beyond. Plus, you'll find helpful additional features on key associated nouns, verbs, & phrases. There are full-colour artworks & photographs to display all the elements of everyday life & with scenes & items clearly labelled, it's easy to find the words you want in this dictionary that shows you what others only tell you. Reveals a quick & intuitive way to learn Introduces the vocabulary of the modern world in thematic order Series also

Includes:: German, Italian & Spanish

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In ” French Essence”, Vicki Archer has again collaborated with celebrated photographer Carla Coulson to share her insider`s view of life in Provence, revealing the secrets of how she immersed herself & her home in French customs, culture & style. Like the book`s predecessor, ” My French Life”, this book is about the ambience of French life, & about Vicki`s passion for interiors & design. ...

The new novel from the Man Booker-shortlisted author of The Sisters Brothers` My favourite book of his yet.. . Dizzyingly good.. . A triumph from a writer truly in the zone` Maria Semple, author of Where`d You Go, Bernadette` French Exit made me so happy.. . Brilliant, addictive, funny & wise` Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less`A thrilling madcap caper` Hannah Rothschild, author of The Improbability of Love Frances Price
- tart widow, possessive mother & Upper East Side force of nature
- is in dire straits, beset by scandal. Her adult son Malcolm is no help, mired in a permanent state of arrested development. & then there`s their cat, Small Frank, who Frances believes houses the spirit of her late husb&, an infamously immoral lawyer whose gruesome tabloid death rendered them social outcasts. To put their troubles behind them, the trio cut their losses & head for the exit. Their beloved Paris becomes the backdrop for a giddy drive to self-destruction, helped along by a cast of singularly curious characters: a bashful private investigator, an aimless psychic & Mme. Reynard, friendly American expat & aggressive houseguest. Brimming with pathos, warmth & wit, French Exit is a one-of-a-kind tragedy of manners, a riotous send-up of high society & a moving story of mothers & sons.

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French in the Fast Talk Series from Lonely Planet, comprising a selection of handy, pocket-sized language guides designed to be practical & easy to use. Each guide provides essential language for short trips & covers a range of different situations with appropriate vocabulary. There are individual sections entitled Chat, Explore, (sights) Shop, Enjoy, (what ...