Guru to a new generation of chefs from Chicago to Copenhagen Spains Ferran Adria has been featured on Time" magazines list of the 100 most influential people of our times & touted by the press as an alchemist & a genius. His restaurant El Bulli was ranked first on " Restaurant Magazines" Top 50 list in 2006 2007 & 2008 & has retained this title in 2009. Considered foods preeminent futurist a mad Catalonian scientist & the godfather of culinary foam & other gastronomic advances Adria has distilled his culinary knowledge into a practical handbook that will more often be found face up on the counter than collecting dust on a shelf. A dictionary of present-day cooking " Modern Gastronomy: A to Z" puts equal emphasis on the nature of ingredients their reactions & the processes they undergo to create the final product. You can quickly look up & find in plain language everything you need to know about the science of cooking & the art of combining flavors & textures. The first English translation of the bestselling Lexico Cientifico Gastronomico this books lexical format provides for each ingredient or term a definition the ingredients source & suggestions for its use. A scientific exploration of the possibilities of food this much-anticipated book

Includes:: a foreword by Harold Mc Gee author of " On Food & Cooking" & contributor to " Nature" " New York Times" " Fine Cooking" & " Physics Today". It is this rigorous scientific viewpoint that sets the book apart enabling you to develop processes tastes & textures that give your new products a competitive edge."

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Modern German Grammar: A Practical Guide Third Edition is an innovative reference guide to German combining traditional & function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers grammatical categories such as word order nouns verbs & adjectives. Part B is organised according to language functions & notions such as: making introductions asking for something to be done delivering a speech possibility satisfaction. The book addresses learners practical needs & presents grammar in both a traditional & a communicative setting. New to this edition & building on feedback from the previous edition: The rules of the latest (and so far final) spelling reform have been implemented throughout. Examples of usage have been updated & consideration given to Swiss & Austrian variants. The chapter on register has been expanded & now

Includes:: youth language & frequently used Anglicisms in German. The Index now has even more key words; it has also been redesigned to differentiate between German words grammar terms & functions thus making it more user-friendly. The Grammar assumes no previous grammatical training & is intended for all those who have a basic knowledge of German from intermediate learners in schools & adult education to undergraduates taking German as a major or minor part of their studies. The Grammar is accompanied by a third edition of Modern German Grammar Workbook (ISBN 978-0-415-56725-1) which features exercises & activities directly linked to the Grammar. Ruth Whittle is Lecturer John Klapper is Professor of Foreign Language Pedagogy Katharina Glockel is the Austrian Lektorin & Bill Dodd is Professor of Modern German Studies -- all at the University of Birmingham. Christine Eckhard-Black is Tutor & Advisor in German at the Oxford University Language Centre.

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This third edition of Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date & practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Hebrew as used by contemporary native speakers of the language. Presenting an accessible description of the language this user-friendly text focuses on the real patterns of use today. A reference source for the learner & user of Hebrew irrespective of level it sets out the complexities of the language in short readable sections that are clear & free from jargon. Features of this updated edition include: * expanded coverage of nouns verbs & adjectives * more examples throughout * a full exercise key * a glossary of grammatical terms. Well presented & easy to use Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools colleges universities & adult education. ...

This is a book about the Irish Question or more specifically about Irish Questions. The term has become something of a catch-all a convenient way to encompass numerous issues & developments which pertain to the political social & economic history of modern Irel&. The Irish Question has of course changed: one of the main aims of this book is to explore the complicated & shifting nature of the Irish Question & to assess what it has meant to various political minds & agendas. No other issue brought down as many nineteenth-century governments & no comparable twentieth-century dilemma has matched its ability to frustrate the attempts of British cabinets to find a solution; this inability to find a lasting answer to the Irish Question is especially striking when seen in the context of the massive shifts in British foreign policy brought about by two world wars decolonization & the cold war. Senia Paseta charts the changing nature of the Irish Question over the last 200 years within an international political & social historical context. ...

Modern Land Law offers a lively & thought-provoking account of a subject that remains at the heart of our legal system. Dispelling any apprehension about the subjects formidability from the outset this compact textbook provides an absorbing & exact analysis of all the key legal principles relating to l&. Written with students firmly in mind the principal features of this textbook include: * a clear introduction to every chapter which frames each topic in its wider context; * corresponding chapter summaries which help to consolidate learning & encourage reflection; * the use of tables & diagrams to aid understanding of complicated topics; * a friendly two-color text design which complements Martin Dixons comprehensible & engaging writing; * a new companion website which supports this textbook for the first time with a fully customizable testbank for lecturers; self-test questions & practice exam-style questions for students as well as podcasts to keep students updated with new cases important decisions & other newsworthy issues relating to land law. Updated fully to include discussion of the most recent case law such as Berrisford v Mexfield Housing Association Halifax v Popeck & Jones v Kernott Modern Land Law is one of the most current & reliable textbooks available on land law today. ...

The Modern Law of Contract is a clear & logical introduction to contract law written by a leading author & lecturer with over thirty years of teaching & examining experience in the subject. Meticulously updated to include all of the recent developments & case decisions in the field The Modern Law of Contract offers a contemporary overview of each of the key topics found on an undergraduate or GDL contract law module making it the ideal introduction for students encountering the subject for the first time. Key learning features include: boxed chapter summaries which help to consolidate learning & understanding additional For thought think points throughout the text where students are asked to consider what if scenarios a fully revised set of diagrams to illustrate principles & facilitate the understanding of concepts & interrelationships Key Case close-ups designed to help students identify key cases within contract law & improve their understanding of the facts & context of each case a Companion Website with chapter-by-chapter Multiple Choice Questions; a Flashcard glossary; contract law skills advice; Power Point slides of the diagrams within the book; & sample essay questions. Clearly written & easy to use The Modern Law of Contract enables undergraduate students of contract law to fully engage with the topic & gain a profound understanding of this pivotal area. ...

The Modern Law of Contract is a clear & logical introductory textbook written by a leading author & lecturer with over thirty years teaching & examining experience. Offering a carefully tailored overview of all key topics for LLB & GDL courses this tenth edition has been thoroughly updated & presents learning features that will help students to: Understand & remember core topics: boxed chapter summaries offer a useful checklist for students while illustrative diagrams help to clarify difficult concepts Identify important cases & assess their relevance: Key Case features highlight & contextualise the most significant cases Reflect on how contract law operates in context: Highlighted for thought features ask students to consider what if scenarios while in focus features offer critical commentary on the law Consolidate learning & prepare for assessment: the books Companion Website presents chapter-by-chapter Multiple-Choice Questions; a Flashcard glossary; contract law skills advice; Power Point slides of the diagrams within the book; & sample essay questions. Clearly written & easy to use The Modern Law of Contract enables undergraduate students of contract law to fully engage with the topic & gain a profound understanding of this fundamental area. ...

Taking a wholly original approach to self-improvement the innate magic within each person is harnessed in this spiritual survival guide that reveals how to utilize everyday routines & surroundings in becoming a better version of oneself. Offering a modern appeal & quirky sense of fun newcomers to the practice of magic or those hesitant to commit to a new lifestyle will find the book to be a relaxed welcoming aid that will inspire confidence in the art. The author also takes on existing rituals & magic from different eras & nations & adapts them to the contemporary reader. Enchantment as part of the everyday & the incorporation of common objects into magic including modern technology is clearly explained. The book provides instructions on how to manifest what is needed to fulfill desires & needs & for individuals to fully embrace the creative & contemporary aspects of themselves. ...

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide" is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese combining traditional & function-based grammar in a single volume. Divided into two sections closely linked by extensive cross-references it covers: traditional grammatical categories such as phrase order nouns verbs & specifiers; language functions & notions such as communication strategies giving & seeking information expressing apologies regrets & sympathies. With all grammar points & functions richly illustrated with examples & a strong emphasis on contemporary usage main features of the " Grammar" include: examples in simplified characters traditional characters & romanisation (pinyin); clear explanations & accessible descriptors; emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Mandarin Chinese at all levels from elementary to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed & a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. Featuring related exercises & activities; this " Grammar" is accompanied by the " Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook" ISBN 0-415-70011-6." ...

The new & enhanced eleventh edition of this essential valuation textbook reflects the changes in the property market since 2009 whilst presenting the tried & tested study of the principles governing the valuation of land houses & buildings of the previous editions. The eleventh edition is fully up-to-date with latest guidelines statutes & case law including the implications of the latest RICS Red Book & the Localism Act. Its comprehensive coverage of the legal economic & technical aspects of valuation make this book a core text for most University & College Real Estate Programmes & to provide trainees (APC Candidates) & practitioners with current & relevant guidance on the preparation of valuations for statutory purposes. Over the twenty eight chapters the author team of experienced valuation experts present detailed accounts of the application of these principles to the everyday problems met in practice. This new edition continues to be of excellent value to both students & practitioners alike as it provides the reader with a clear understanding of the methods & techniques of valuation. ...