In Vietnamese, ”AN” means ”TO EAT, ” a happy coincidence, since the An family has built an award-winning restaurant empire-- including the renowned celebrity favorite Crustacean Beverly Hills--that has been toasted by leading food press, including Bon Appetit, Gourmet, In Style & the Food Network. Helene An, executive chef & matriarch of the House of An, is hailed as the ”mother of fusion” & was inducted into the Smithsonian Institute for her signature style that brings together Vietnamese, French, & California- fresh influences. Now her daughter Jacqueline tells the family story & shares her mother`s delicious & previously ”secret” recipes, including ” Mama`s” Beef Pho, Drunken Crab, & Oven-Roasted Lemongrass Chicken. Helene`s transformation from pampered ”princess” in French Colonial Vietnam, to refugee then restaurateur, & her journey from Indochina`s lush fields to family kitchen gardens in California are beautifully chronicled throughout the book. The result is a fascinating peek at a lost world, & the evolution of an extraordinary cuisine. The 100 recipes in An: To Eat feature clean flavors, simple techniques, & unique twists that could only have come from Helene`s personal story. ...

Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation. The maps have contours at 20m intervals & in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of terrain or vegetation (s&, terraces, rocks, woodlands, vineyards, etc). Each sheet covers an area of 32 x 20km (20 x 12.5 miles approx). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude coordinates for the map corners. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.EDITION DATES: most titles in this series date from 1990s or later. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico Português, the country’s civilian survey organisation. The maps have contours at 25m intervals & in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of vegetation (vineyards, olive groves, etc). Each sheet covers an area of 32 x 20km (20 x 12.5miles approx). The maps have latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1’ intervals & UTM coordinates for the map corners – each sheet also shows conversion details from BBLx (Bessel-Bonnie system, Datum Lisbon) to UTM. Map legend is in Portuguese only.EDITION DATES: most titles in this series have now been updated in the 1990s or later. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Greek island of Anafi on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:15, 000 from Terrain Editions, with on the reverse descriptions of seven specially selected hiking trails, notes on two climbing sites, plus general information about the isl&. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. Map legend & all the text include English. Maps of the Greek islands from Terrain Editions have topography well presented by contours at 20m intervals (unless indicated differently in the map`s individual description), enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops; scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Hiking paths are graded as main or narrow trails. National parks & other protected areas are marked & a wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails and/or a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Greek island of Anafi on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:15, 000 from Terrain Editions, with on the reverse descriptions of seven specially selected hiking trails, notes on two climbing sites, plus general information about the isl&. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. Map legend & all the text include English. Maps of the Greek islands from Terrain Editions have topography well presented by contours at 20m intervals (unless indicated differently in the map`s individual description), enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops; scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Hiking paths are graded as main or narrow trails. National parks & other protected areas are marked & a wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails and/or a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Anatolia is a beautifully illustrated exploration of classic Turkish cuisine & culture, adapted for modern life. Turkish-born chef Somer Sivrioglu & co-author David Dale re-imagine the traditions of Turkish cooking, presenting recipes ranging from the grand banquets of the Ottoman empire to the spicy snacks of Istanbul`s street stalls. In doing so they explain their take on the classics & reveal the surrounding rituals, myths, jokes & folk wisdom of both the old & new Turkey. Somer & David bring us more than 150 accessible recipes with rich colour photographs shot on location in Turkey. Also included are feature spreads on local Turkish chefs & producers & their specialities, adding another fascinating layer to the book. Take a unique glimpse into the worlds of old & new Turkey with this beautiful, multidimensional cookbook. ...

Anatolia: Home of Eternity, is the catalogue that accompanies the main exhibition at Europalia Arts Festival, Turkey. It looks at the heart of Turkish culture & illustrates masterpieces brought together from museums from all over Turkey. Turkish culture is characterised by rituals & religion. On the basis of about 200 objects
- archaeological finds, miniatures, sculptures, textile, items in gold, etc.
- this book provides a unique glimpse at the diversity of that culture
- & of a country that has always been used as bridge between Europe & Asia. The masterpieces are borrowed from prestigious collections, such as the Topkapi Palace Museum, the Istanbul Archaeological Museum & the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara.


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In Egypt, Nuri, a teenage boy, falls in love with Mona
- the woman his father will marry. Consumed with longing, Nuri wants
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- she is equally certain that James is guilty & determined he will pay for his crimes. `A compelling & cautionary story about how we can never truly know someone else; how even after twelve years of marriage, a wife might not know everything about her husb&. Brilliant, shocking, & gripping, once I started, I couldn`t stop reading` Claire Fuller, bestselling author of Our Endless Numbered Days ` Sarah Vaughan drip feeds revelations while exploring the power & privilege of political elite` Good Housekeeping ` Think last year`s drama Liar with a dash of Apple Tree Yard` Sunday Mirror ` That rare book that combines great writing, spot-on characterisation & a compulsive, page-turning narrative. I read it in one breathless day. Set against a fascinating backdrop of the Houses of Parliament, the Old Bailey & Oxford University, think House of Cards meets The Secret History. Meticulously researched, this is an outstanding read` Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle `A timely thriller about marriage, but also about power, who wields it, & how that affects who we believe` Stylist ` Expertly plotted courtroom drama.. . Gripping & beautifully written` Sunday Post ` Anatomy of a Scandal has bestseller written all over it` Veronica Henry, author of The Forever House `I was hooked right from the start. So beautifully written, clever & compelling. I was gripped right up to the final page` Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Sisters & Local Girl Missing ` Am I allowed to choose my book of the year in May? Anatomy of a Scandal is astoundingly good
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