Originally conceived as a series of newspaper articles & later published in volume form, De Amicis`s Memories of London brings back to life all the bygone charm of the capital of the British Empire. De Amicis`s impressions are paired here with a piece written by one of his contemporaries, the French writer Louis Laurent Simonin, which leaves the city`s opulence & grandeur behind & offers an uncompromising look at the poverty & squalor of its most deprived areas. ...

The essence of Filipino food has always remained somewhat secluded in the family kitchens of Filipino homes, passed down through the generations, melding native traditions with those of Chinese, Spanish & American cuisines. With Memories of Philippine Kitchens Amy Besa & Romy Dorotan, owners & chef at New York's Soho's popular Cendrillon restaurant, present a fascinating look at Filipino cuisine & culture. They have spent years tracing the traditions of the food of the Philippines & here they share the results of that research. The authors document dishes & culinary techniques that are rapidly disappearing. In addition to offering more than 100 unique recipes culled from private Filipino kitchens & their own acclaimed menu, Besa & Dorotan vividly document the role of food in Filipino society, both old & new. The recipes are mesmerisingly illustrated by sumptuous photography by acclaimed Filipino photographer Neal Oshima & colourful stories of food memories from the authors & other notable local cooks. ...

This contemporary art of the San people emerged from a short phase of transition from the ancient culture
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'I am a wanderer: one with a hoarder's love of houses & things...I am tracing here a memory map of all the places that have stayed with me &, since this is also a map of all the voyages of discovery, this is also the story of the getting to those places.' In Memory Map, probably her most personal book, Lisa charts a life spent in all corners of the world, from Wimbledon to the Venezuelan Andes, from the Caribbean to Ghana, & confesses to wanderlust & fate as being her chief guides. An itinerant lifestyle creates an unpredictable personal life though & Lisa writes movingly about being the support for three children by three different husbands & also, of the pain of failing to be strong. ...

The Tsar had long dreamt of taking Paris in revenge for Moscow
- A” March 1814. With the allied armies of Russia, Austria & Prussia
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A pack of wipe-clean cards bursting with puzzles & games to put the whole family`s memory skills to the test. Testing both visual & written recall, children can play these on their own, or challenge a friend or adult!

Includes:: a special pen to write on the cards. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard. Ink from pen may not be
Washable.




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Memphis Map for Elvis Fans printed on waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & annotated with 137 locations, either connected with the singer’s life or of other significant interest in the city. On one side is a map of greater Memphis with many of the city’s landmarks illustrated by small drawings. In the margins, further drawings show 20 buildings which no longer exits. On the reverse is a more detailed street plan of the downtown area, plus a panel showing Gracel&. 137 locations, colour-coded into four categories (original buildings with same use, original buildings with different use, new buildings/empty lot, & Memphis attractions) are highlighted both on the main map and/or on the downtown enlargement. Ideal present for any Elvis fan, whether they prefer his wonderful pre-army hits or the post-army crooning! ...

Memphis in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...