In Laos, one of the most beautiful & least known countries of the East, in a small village in the mountains, a twelve-year-old boy is about to enter the monastery. In the fragile space between a dawn & a sunset, Lem will abandon his family & become a novice in the holy city of Theravada Buddhism, Luang Prabang. In just a few hours Lem will leave behind his past, his affections, his childs games & his mothers caresses. In order to continue his studies, to become an adult, Lem will have to bear detachment, loneliness, hunger, fear, the vision of death. The only way for him to gain a new maturity is by subjecting himself to the rigours of the rite of initiation; rigours we are no longer familiar with, belonging as we do to a society that has endlessly extended the boundaries of adolescence. Lem, wrapped in the orange robe, is about to join a world composed entirely of men, symbol of all authority. But accompanying him on this journey, in the week preceding the Laotian New Year & while people wait for the rain that will swell the waters of the Mekong & make the gold of the pagodas shine, is a female gaze, unprecedented &, in a way, forbidden. The gaze of his mother & the author. Together, they will follow Lem to his new home. They will enter the cells of the monks with him, sleep in the darkness of the temples & walk in silence in the heart of the forest, the place where the masters retreat in meditation. Together, a mother & a son, a woman & the man who is to be, will experience the pain hidden in all life. ...

Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

Lemmenjoki National Park at 1:100, 000 in a series of beautiful & informative maps of Finland’s most popular outdoor leisure areas with cartography of the country’s topographic survey. Excellent use of colours, shading & symbols provides a very detailed picture of the terrain & vegetation. Extensive overprint highlights routes for hiking, and/or other outdoor pursuits, a wide variety of accommodation, from hotels & holiday villages to Lapland tepees, food & fuel supplies, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks for latitude & longitude. Map legends include English. IN THIS TITLE: hiking/skiing map of the Lemmenjoki National Park in northern Finl&. Contours are at 10m intervals, with relief shading & colouring/symbols indicating different types of terrain & vegetation. An overprint highlights hiking trails & ski routes, as well as various types of accommodation (hotels, holiday camps, campsites, huts, etc.), restaurants & shopping facilities, petrol stations, etc. The map has a UTM grid & margin ticks for latitude & longitude in steps of 15`. Map legend

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Lemnos (Limnos) at 1:50, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group together with Skai Maps, & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Many titles include a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails.* Map legend & all the text include English.** In this title:* street plan of Myrina at 1:3, 500 with a list of selected facilities & restaurants. ...

Lemnos with Aghios Efstratios & Samothrace in the Mc Gilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history & architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) & site plans for every major site (57 in total), together with thoroughly comprehensive textual information. Each guide also recommends a small number of places to stay & eat selected for their simplicity & unpretentiousness. ...

This collection of 40 recipes for lemonade is filled with classic & innovative flavors the whole family can enjoy (plus a few variations with alcohol for those who imbibe). The recipes show how the beloved lemon pairs so well with an array of unique & delicious flavors-from pomegranate to ginger & cardamom-and creates a lip-smacking beverage that is a refreshing treat for any occasion. With easy-breezy photography throughout plus helpful how-tos for crafting the perfect drink, this little book is sure to add a refreshing splash of summer all year round. ...

Asian cooking combines wonderfully pungent, aromatic spices, herbs & flavourings with imaginative methods, a wide array of ingredients & tastes that explode in your mouth. For many people, though, these hugely enjoyable dishes seem too complicated to make at home. Leemei shows that this isn`t the case
- & that anyone can master the art of cooking Asian food. Leemei Tan reveals how truly easy it can be to master the art of cooking Asian food. Discover, for example, how to make perfect sushi, rich, creamy curries, spicy stir-fries, crisp tempura; or learn how to work with noodles, okra, kaffir lime leaves or wasabi. Find out how to create visually stunning dishes & explore the diverse range of tastes, textures & aromas from the different regions of the continent. The chapters cover China, Thail&, India & Sri Lanka, Vietnam & Cambodia, Japan & Korea, Malaysia & Singapore, the Phillipines, & Indonesia. From Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup to Japanese Sake Steamed Salmon; from Thai Papaya Salad to Chinese Prawn & Pork Won Tons; from Korean Seaweed Soup to Indian Saffron Chicken Pilau
- here are more than 100 contemporary, imaginative recipes to inspire & delight, whether you have in mind a quick weekday meal or a feast for friends & family.

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You are invited to roam the island nation of Madagascar in search of 101 species & sub-species of lemurs
- those captivating primates
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Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

Lenin`s originality & importance as a revolutionary leader is most often associated with the seizure of power in 1917. But, Zizek argues in his new study & collection of original texts, Lenin`s true greatness can be better grasped in the very last couple of years of his political life. Russia had survived foreign invasion, embargo & a terrifying civil war, as well as internal revolts such as at Kronstadt in 1921. But the new state was exhausted, isolated & disorientated in the face of the world revolution that seemed to be receding. New paths had to be sought, almost from scratch, for the Soviet state to survive & imagine some alternative route to the future. With his characteristic brio & provocative insight, Zizek suggests that Lenin`s courage as a thinker can be found in his willingness to face this reality of retreat lucidly & frontally. ...