For people taking their first step into Japanese cuisine, the book provides a full explanation of the Japanese eating style, from small serving bowls & chopsticks, to the Japanese philosophy of healthy eating. Methods range from simple one-two-three steps, like learning to make your own teriyaki salmon to, for example, the twenty-step detailed process of making tofu from scratch at home. Each finished dish has a beautiful picture, styled by the author using her every-day dishes. The key points of each method are also illustrated in detail with colour pictures, with the author's helpful commentaries & brief tips. There are sections, with texts & pictures, regarding Japanese essential seasonings, home kitchen equipment & cooking techniques. The reader will find here an alternative way for making dashi stock, learn useful supplemental information, etc. ...

` Part of the balance of life lies in understanding that different days require different ways of eating...` Whatever the occasion, food
- in the making & the eating
- should always be pleasurable. Simply Nigella taps into the rhythms of our cooking lives, with recipes that are uncomplicated, relaxed & yet always satisfying. From quick & calm suppers (Miso Salmon, Cauliflower & Cashew Nut Curry) to stress-free ideas when catering for a crowd (Chicken Traybake with Bitter Orange & Fennel), or the instant joy of bowlfood for cosy nights on the sofa (Thai Noodles with Cinnamon & Prawns), here is food guaranteed to make everyone feel good. Whether you need to create some breathing space at the end of a long week (Asian-Flavoured Short Ribs), indulge in a sweet treat (Lemon Pavlova, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pots) or wake up to a strength-giving breakfast (Toasty Olive Oil Granola), Nigella`s new cookbook is filled with recipes destined to become firm favourites. Simply Nigella is the perfect antidote to our busy lives: a calm & glad celebration of food to soothe & uplift.

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Elliot Hooper`s troubles are far from over: his mum`s health worsens, he`s struggling at school, & a bunch of anarchic Greek immortals have moved into his home
- including teen goddess Virgo, who`s in trouble with the Zodiac. What`s more, death-daemon Thanatos & his scary mum are at large. As even more immortal allies & enemies emerge, Virgo & Elliot must learn how to be heroes.. .
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Simpson & I: Between Two Worlds documents some of the most memorable stories ever to appear on the Ten O` Clock News. In a career spanning thirty years, Oggy Boytchev has written a factual thriller about the highly competitive world of international journalism. With astonishing revelations of how stories are discovered & reported, he shares with us the often nail-biting, sometimes touch-&-go moments behind the camera
- as well as the skill & courage it takes to break the news we all watch while safely tucked up at home. Brimming with colourful characters & locations, fascinating history & controversial politics (not to mention the author`s taste for exotic foods), Simpson & I exposes Boytchev`s working relationship with one of the biggest names in broadcasting. John Simpson has often referred to their work as a `partnership`
- &, like most partnerships, theirs was fraught with tension. Painting a `warts & all` portrait of both the man & their working relationship, Boytchev provides unique insights into the competitive & cut-throat world of international newsgathering, & the BBC. Threaded through the tapestry of reporting on international conflicts & towering world events are private observations
- which are invariably thought-provoking, astute & arresting. Whether writing about the intimate world of odious dictators & their murderous political regimes, or family, friends & colleagues, there is a restless curiosity & uncompromising perception informed by the author`s unique background of being, in his words, `between two worlds`.


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The Simpson Desert
- CD-ROM offers Hema's popular Simpson Desert paper map at 1:1, 250, 000 (and enlargements of Regional Reserve
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Sverigeserien is an outdoor map series consisting of 116 sheets with coverage of southern & central Sweden & the northern coastline. The map is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, excursions, trail running, hunting, fishing, riding, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, skating & much more. Every sheet covers an area of 45x 68km. These topographical maps in scale 1:50 000 contain all the information needed for outdoor activities: Terrain information, hiking trails, illuminated tracks, camping, shelters, golf courses, leisure baths, historical remains, roads in different categories, railway lines & much more. Easy to read topography with contour lines, vertical interval 5 m. Sverigeserien is a high-quality map series & is durable for frequent use! Updated content with map data from Lantmäteriet (National Land Survey of Sweden) & printed on Polyart which is water & tear resistant. This means that the map can be folded repeatedly without breaking & can withstand the challenging weather in Sweden during both winter & summer. Legend is in Swedish, English & German. ...

Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of the Sinai Peninsula with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of the coast of Gulf of Suez & Gulf of Aqaba, as well as the Negev Desert in Israel. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights, names of mountain ranges, oases, wells, wadis, swamps & salt pans. Surrounding coral reefs are marked. Road network indicates local 4WD tracks, including the cross-country routes to the St. Catherine Monastery from the Feiran Oasis & from the eastern coastal road via Wadi Nasb. Driving distances are indicated on main routes & border crossings are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. The map highlights nature reserves & protected areas, with symbols marking various places of interest, including monasteries & archaeological remains, viewpoints, beaches, scuba diving & surfing sites, etc. In the Gulf of Suez & along its western coast numerous oil wells are marked. The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 30

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Sinai in Trailblazer’s Trekking Guide with detailed trail guides & GPS co-ordinates covering the best in the High Mountain Region (St. Katherine), Wadi Feiran & the Muzeina deserts. Traiblazer’s guides are highly practical, informative & portable guides designed with the adventurous hiker & trekker in mind, & produced by one of the leading outdoor guide-book publishers. Each title in the series explores a range of popular trekking routes in some of the world’s most challenging terrain, encompassing areas such as the Alps, Atlas Mountains, Himalaya & New Zeal&. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes the entire trekking route in clearly defined stages, allowing trekkers to plan their route accordingly. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Guides include extensive commentary on sites along the way, including town guides & maps where relevant, in addition to cultural & social background, as trekkers hike through the landscape. in addition, there are detailed descriptions of camping & accommodation facilities & places to eat & drink en route, as well as boxed insets exploring a local tradition or custom. Detailed, large-scale trekking maps are included in each title – a unique feature of Trailblazer guides – which include important information on walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay & eat & general points of interest. The guides are arranged in 4 main sections – Planning Your Trip, a country or region fact-file, Minimum Impact Trekking & Route Guides & Maps, & there are also mini village, town & city guides where appropriate. There is detailed advice & guidance on the route itself, practical information for the walker, budgeting, when to go, itineraries, what to take & getting to & from the route. in addition, informative sections on the environment, flora & fauna & walking safety seek to improve walkers’ experiences of the routes & get the most from their trip. A Minimum Impact Trekking section also informs readers of the economic, environmental & cultural impact of walking. Appendices give information on local language, health issues & a brief glossary of trekking terminology. ...

The Sinai Peninsula holds a unique strategic & political significance for Egypt & its neighbours. Enclosed by the Suez Canal & bordering Gaza & Israel, Egypt`s rugged eastern province has been the cornerstone of the Egyptian-Israeli peace accords, yet its internal politics & security have remained largely under media blackout. While the international press descended on the capital Cairo in January 2011, Sinai`s armed rebellion was largely ignored. The regime lost control of the peninsula in a matter of days & since then, unprecendented chaos has reigned. In this crucial analysis, Mohannad Sabry argues that Egypt`s shortsighted approach to national security has continually proven to be a failure. ...

One of the titles in a series of road maps of the administrative states of Mexico, highlighting places of interest. The maps show four different grades of roads, with intermediate driving distances on main routes, railways, local airports, ferry connections & administrative boundaries. Topographic information is limited to names of main mountain ranges, spot heights for main peaks, rivers & lakes. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend is in Spanish only. On the reverse each title has a black & white version of the same map, highlighting places of interest with brief notes in Spanish only. ...