Pieced together much like the fine garments it portrays, this colourful book takes the reader on an international textile tour, presenting in glorious photographs, samples & sketches a raft of remarkable clothing from all over the world. Taking the reader from Vietnam to Benin, from Central America to Eastern Europe, the book is brimful of stunning costumes, vibrant fabrics & breathtaking detail. All designers & anyone who loves fashion will find this volume a huge source of inspiration, as will all fans of off-the beaten- track travel destinations. ...

Mallory Ortberg presents... Texts from Jane Eyre is a whimsical collection of sharp, satirical & side-splittingly funny text message conversations from your favourite literary characters. Of course if Scarlett O` Hara had an unlimited data plan, she`d be sexting Ashley Wilkes at all hours; & if Mr Rochester could text Jane Eyre, his ARDENT MISSIVES would be in ALL-CAPS; & Daisy Buchanan would text you from behind the wheel
- & then text you to come pick her up after the car crash. Texts from Jane Eyre is a witty, original & very clever kind of mashup that brings your favourite authors & literary characters right into the twenty-first century. Mallory Ortberg is a genius.
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Map No. 2426, Thabazimbi, in South Africa’s official topographic survey at 1:250, 000 from the country’s national survey organization, the Chief Directorate of Surveys & Mapping. The maps have altitude colouring & contours at 50m or 100m intervals, depending on the map edition, plus spot heights. Deserts, marshes, dry pans, perennial & seasonal water features, etc, as well as protected areas are shown. The maps present the country’s road & rail networks & include the usual information expected on topographic mapping at this scale, although in more rapidly developing areas road information may not necessarily be up to date. Also indicated are magisterial district & provincial boundaries. Latitude & longitude values are shown in the margins at 5` intervals together with South African grid co-ordinates. Typically, each sheet covers an area of one degree of latitude & two degrees of longitude. The projection used is Gauss Conformal. The legend is in English & Afrikaans. ...

This book is part of a practical course in everyday Thai requiring no prior knowledge of the language. It is ideal for anyone seeking to develop a sound command of contemporary Thai whether studying independently or with a teacher. It is divided into lessons which introduce the core functions needed for communicating effectively in Thai. The book
Includes:: a pronunciation guide; useful & up-to-date vocabulary; situation-based conversations; aspects of Thai culture & customs; clear, concise grammar; notes; special reference to idiomatic expressions; a wide variety of exercises with answer key; a Thai-English & English-Thai glossary; & a grammar index. Two 60-minute cassettes, recorded by native Thai speakers, are also available to complement & reinforce the material covered in the book. The cassettes should help develop pronunciation & listening comprehension skills.
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This pack is a practical course in everyday Thai requiring no prior knowledge of the language. It is ideal for anyone seeking to develop a sound command of contemporary Thai whether studying independently or with a teacher. The book is divided into lessons which introduce the core functions needed for communicating effectively in Thai. The book
Includes:: a pronunciation guide; useful & up-to-date vocabulary; situation-based conversations; aspects of Thai culture & customs; clear, concise grammar; notes; special reference to idiomatic expressions; a wide variety of exercises with answer key; a Thai-English & English-Thai glossary; & a grammar index. The two 60-minute cassettes included were recorded by native Thai speakers. They complement & reinforce the material covered in the book & should help develop pronunciation & listening comprehension skills.
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This dual language book brings to life fifty proverbs & sayings from Thailand with great creative flair. Each proverb is interpreted with an abundance of vibrant pizzazz reflecting modern Thai culture. Under the direction of designer Tulaya Pornpiriyakulchai, sensational visuals have been provided by some of Thailand`s leading contemporary artists from Manit Sriwanichpoom & Pinaree Sanpitak to Jakkai Siributr. S.E.A. Write award winner, Jane Vejjajiva`s explanation of the proverbs is accompanied by the delightful tale of schoolgirl Lum Nam & her aunt & uncle. Her trials & tribulations in modern Bangkok links ancient Thai Folk Wisdom with the vibrant modern city. ...

Thai Food gives the most comprehensive account of this ancient & exotic cuisine ever published in English. David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking that he believes to be one of the world`s greatest cuisines. He provides over 300 mouthwatering recipes, from the simple, honest flavour of a classic pad thai or the refreshing tang of a Green Papaya Salad to such elaborate creations as Green Curry of Trout Dumplings with Apple Eggplants or Stir-fried Crispy Fish Cakes with Pork & Salted Eggs. A series of introductory chapters examine the role of food in Thai culture & society, offer guidance on ingredients, with notes on availability & substitutions, & explain the essential techniques of Thai cookery. More than 50 menus provide ideas for combining Thai dishes. Beautifully written, & complimented by superb photography, this book captures all aspects of this diverse culinary culture. ...

Being able to speak a little of the local language enhances any trip abroad, & this beginner-level Thai audio course contains all the key travel phrases you need to communicate with complete confidence. The 60-minute audio CD features native Thai speakers using phrases you`re likely to encounter in typical travel situations. In no time, you will be able to meet & greet people, be familiar with numbers, time & days of the week, find your way around transport, shops, & restaurants, & make new friends. The pack

Includes:: a sturdy booklet that is easily portable &

Includes:: phonetic transcriptions of the phrases on the CD, plus handy tips & key word reminders. The contents of the CD can be easily downloaded to your iPod or MP3 player.



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With stunning new design & layout & the most up-to-date travel information, the market's most indispensable phrasebook CD ...

Thai Phrase Book in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to…, Travel Packs, i-Phrase, …in 60 Minutes, …in 30 Days, For your trip…, Pocket Dictionaries & Compact Dictionaries.*PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL PRODUCT FORMATS. PLEASE SEE FULL STOCK LIST.** See below for individual type descriptions:** Phrase books & Dictionaries
- containing 244 pages & over 8, 000 words & phrases, organised thematically, to help you communicate with ease in a variety of situations, as well as. Books are generally divided into the following broad linguistic categories: survival, food, people, fun, special needs, resources & a bilingual dictionary.* Phrase books & CDs
- containing the relevant title from the Phrase books & Dictionaries range, with a compact disc providing audio examples of the text found in the ‘ You may hear…’ yellow, box sections in the book. * Shortcuts to…
- containing the key 100 words you will need to speak beginners Italian, as well as more than 500 simple phrases to help you as you meet people, navigate your way, book rooms, shop, & order in restaurants. * Travel Packs
- containing the relevant title from the Phrase books & Dictionaries range, with a more detailed compact disc, in a hard plastic case. Travel Pack CDs provide audio examples of more than 300 useful words & expressions, & have 14 tracks covering the following topics: introduction, basic expressions, accommodations, eating out, travel, sightseeing, leisure, making friends, stores & services, health, numbers, days, greetings & time. * i-Phrase
- containing language software for you to download, via a computer, onto your i-pod. i-Phrase titles will give you access to over 8, 000 words & phrases, as well as audio & pronunciation support, travel photos to provide a glimpse of what you’ll see on a visit, & a bonus menu reader & bilingual dictionary. System requirements: compatible for use on Windows 2000 or more recent / Mac OS 10.3.9 or later / i-tunes windows or Mac version 7.0.2 or later / 25MB of available hard disk space. Suitable for use on most models of iPod. * …in 60 Minutes
- containing an audio CD, accompanied by a basic booklet for you to follow along as you listen. Enclosed in a hard plastic case …in 60 Minutes titles include over 250 native words that you will need to start communicating. Topics include basic expressions, asking questions, making friends, & eating out. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* …in 30 Days
- containing a substantial 320 page course book & 2 audio CDs, featuring daily lessons & short dialogues, with focus on conversational language that will enable you to meet & greet, talk about everyday items, have phone conversations, order in a restaurant, make small talk & get around town. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* For your trip…
- containing an audio CD, accompanied by a basic booklet for you to follow along as you listen. Enclosed in a hard plastic case …in 60 Minutes titles include over 250 native words that you will need to start communicating. Topics include basic expressions, asking questions, making friends, & eating out. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* Pocket Dictionaries
- containing more than 35, 000 entries & thousands of idioms, new words & expressions, in a mini pocket format. All headwords are in blue for quick reference. Language of reference works to & from English. * Compact Dictionaries
- containing more than 45, 000 entries & thousands of idioms, new words & expressions, in a (larger palm sized) pocket format. Introductory grammar information is provided, & all headwords are in blue for quick reference. Language of reference works to & from English.









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