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. ...

Get More From Your Trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation: Basics Practical Social Food Safe Travel Sustainable Travel Plus: Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary Order the right meal with our menu decoder Avoid embarrassing situations with essential tips on culture & manners 25+ Years Lonely Planet Phrasebooks have been connecting travelers & locals for over a quarter of a century. 120+ Languages Our phrasebooks & mobile apps cover more than any other publisher ...

This is the perfect introduction to using massage yoga & acupressure to balance the bodys natural energies with easy-to-follow techniques shown in 400 photographs. It is a unique approach to unlocking your inner energy using a combination of yoga stretches & pressure-point work. You can gain greater awareness of your body & mind to improve your physical health & find a new spiritual stillness & strength. It

Includes:: a complete body routine to follow for a total in-depth treatment plus shorter routines to concentrate on specific areas of the body. It features bodywork specially devised for pregnant women & older people. It provides bodywork to ease everyday complaints such as headaches & an aching back. All techniques are illustrated with step-by-step photographs with more than 400 photographs in total. This powerful form of body work uses the bodys own energy lines combining gentle yoga stretches with massage techniques & also introducing elements of other popular healing approaches including acupressure & reflexology. The book begins by outlining this ancient healing therapy its origins & objectives & then explains & demonstrates the elements & requirements of a typical session. The core of the book is a comprehensive full body treatment working through each area of the body sequentially. With over 400 specially taken photographs this is the perfect guide to the subject providing absorbing background information & clearly illustrated step-by-step routines.

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Its hard to imagine a more knowledgeable & inspiring guide to the vibrant world of Thai street food than internationally renowned chef & Thai food expert David Thompson. Join him on a whirlwind tour of the curry shops & stir-fry stalls of Thailand: afloat on the canals of Bangkok on the streets & in the markets
- then try your hand at cooking the fast fresh & irresistible food that sustains a nation. With Earl Carters photo essays of Thai street life & exquisite food photography Thai Street Food" so effectively captures the atmosphere of Thailands streets & markets its as if you were there. The structure follows the sweep of time as day slips into night & follows the key times when the Thai people flock onto the streets to eat their food
- from Kanom jin Noodles with Fish & Wild Ginger Sauce at noon to delicious Sweet Roast Pork in the late evening. Full of passion & flavour " Thai Street Food" is a mixture of wonderful atmospheric street photography & simply delicious recipes. Epic & comprehensive in its scope this is a landmark publication from the westerns worlds leading authority on Thai food."

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Friendly & fun-loving exotic & tropical cultured & historic Thailand beams with a lustrous hue from its gaudy temples & golden beaches to the ever-comforting Thai smile. China Williams Lonely Planet Travel Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 37 weeks of in-depth research 150+ temples 245 bowls of noodles consumed 3219 km of coastline Inspirational photos At-a-glance practical info Pull-out city map In-depth background Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout ...

The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series" which

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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 2 000 000.
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Roam ancient ruins immerse yourself in the thriving modern metropolis of Bangkok or find your very own piece of paradise on the tropical islands of the south the Kingdom of Thailand offers travellers this & much more. Footprints 8th edition guide has been fully updated to help you navigate through the land where Buddhism meets hedonism; hike the mountains of Mae Hong Son dive the unspoilt Similian islands or spend your nights partying in Koh Phangan. * Comprehensive listings whether you want to go trekking in the north learn how to cook the best pad thai or get some well-earned R&R * Fantastic background & history section to help travellers really get to know this culturally rich & beautiful destination * Eating sleeping & drinking listings for every budget * Features information on how to get there & how to get around plus carefully planned itineraries to help you have the best possible experience whether youre travelling for one week or one month * The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions of Thailand & gives you comprehensive information on each of these regions * Each regional section has an overview map local information on how to get around with transport & street maps where relevant a short history of the region thorough advice on what to see & do & a directory of key local information on banks embassies internet cafes medical & services * Full-colour mini atlas to help you get your bearings & plan your journeys From the hill peoples & forested highlands of the north to the glorious islands in the south Footprints fully updated 8th edition will help you get to the heart of the ancient kingdom of Thail&. ...

Bays of peach-tinged sand cotton hammocks swinging lazily between palm trunks castle-like karsts emerging from the deep. These dreams of a tropical paradise become a reality along the coasts of southern Thail&. Brandon Presser Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 3219 km of coastline 150 temples 27 weeks of in-depth research 165 bowls of noodles consumed Inspirational photos In-depth background Pull-out city map Choose-your-own Beach Adventure Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info ...

Just as Peter Ackroyds bestselling London is the biography of the city Thames: Sacred River" is the biography of the river from sea to source. Exploring its history from prehistoric times to the present day the reader is drawn into an extraordinary world learning about the fishes that swam in the river & the boats that plied its surface; about floods & tides; hauntings & suicides; miasmas & malaria; locks weirs & embankments; bridges docks & palaces. Peter Ackroyd has a genius for digging out the most surprising & entertaining details & for writing about them in the most magisterial prose; the result is a wonderfully readable & captivating guide to this extraordinary river & the towns & villages which line it." ...