The author has spent 5 years travelling & eating in search of the tastiest dishes from the snowiest climes, resulting in an irresistible collection of dishes from North America & Northern Europe. This re-issue of a classic & unique collection of recipes celebrates some of the world's most overlooked cuisines by using produce that can be found on our own doorsteps. There are potato & cheese dishes from Italy's skiing slopes, pastries from the coffee houses of Vienna & Budapest, & little appetizers that have been eaten at Russian celebrations since the days of the Tsar. These recipes will bring warmth to your heart as well as your home. ...

A mix of modern & traditional Greek recipes, all inspired by the quaint & picturesque island of Paxos. This cookbook will appeal to fans of Mediterranean cuisine as well as those inspired by Greek island life. On the sleepy & beautiful Ionian island of Paxos, the local people still follow the old ways. They cook from ancient recipes: simple dishes, handed down the generations until they seem to have become part of the collective unconscious u in which good ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves. The food on this little island is special, because by happy accident of history & geography, Paxos is the place where Greek & Italian cuisines meet. Here, you have the simplicity & robust flavours of traditional Greek food, lifted with Italian style & panache. The result is the quintessence of Mediterranean cooking
- healthy, fresh ingredients used in delicious flavour combinations that are easy to prepare. Try your hand at real Tzatsiki & tasty Dolmades; learn a fuss-free way to prepare grilled meats & seafood; cook up one of Belinda`s warm pies on a cold winter night, & mix a glorious daquiri for a warm summer evening with friends. How many times have you fallen in love with something you have tasted on holiday, only to be disappointed when trying to recreate it at home? Roast Lamb in the Olive Groves not only brings a treasure-trove of tastes home safely, it shows how these dishes can be made dazzling & inspiring for modern cooks to serve at home. In sparkling, original recipes that are true to the spirit of Paxiot cooking, it shows how the ancient can be very modern indeed.
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For the most popular of his Scottish romances, published at the end of 1817, Scott drew on the legends & historical anecdotes about Rob Roy Mac Gregor he had collected in his youth. The famous outlaw is only one of a series of vivid characters who cast their spell of the novel`s hero, Frank Osbaldistone, on his journey through the wild northern territories of the new United Kingdom. Banished from his father`s house, falling hopelessly in love with the spirited Diana Vernon, Frank becomes involved in he conspiracy surrounding the disastrous Jacobite rising of 1715. His adventures take him to ` Mac Gregor`s country`, across the Highland Line, where he finds cruelty, heartbreak, & some unlikely friends. By turns thrilling & comic, Rob Roy contains Scott`s most sophisticated treatment of the Scottish Highlands as an imaginary space where the modern & the primitive come together. Newly edited from the ` Magnum Opus` text of 1830, this edition

Includes:: full explanatory notes & a critical introduction exploring the originality & complexity of Scott`s achievement.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World`s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford`s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, & much more.

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This walk, from Drymen to Pitlochry passes through many places strongly linked to Scotland's legendary popular hero, Rob Roy Mac Gregor. The route was developed by Rucksack Readers in association with walking enthusiasts. This is a notepad-format guide with an initial section on planning, preparation & equipment. There is also background information on local geography, history & wildlife. The walk is briefly described in seven sections, illustrated with colour photographs. The back cover unfolds to show a map (1:110, 000) depicting the route & environs, showing the general relief & significant features & facilities along the way, eg. campsites, hostels, sites of interest. Contact details for many further sources of information are provided. Printed on waterproof paper. ...

The Rob Roy Way, a 126 km/79 mile trail from Drymen near Loch Lomond to Pitlochry, at 1:40, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Footprint Walks in their series covering long-distance hiking routes. The trail is presented on 11 overlapping panels, each designed to cover one daily stage, with mapping providing user-friendly yet comprehensive information about the challenges of the route, services along the way, places of interest, etc. The maps have contours are at 10 metres intervals with altitude colouring, plus additional colouring for woodlands. The route is clearly highlighted, indicating where it follows roads, tracks, cycle paths, footpaths or no visible paths, with mile markers &, where useful, possible danger signs. A range of symbols indicate various overnight accommodation options, cafes & pubs, grocery shops & ATMs, places of interest, etc. Each panel has British National Grid lines &

Includes:: route instructions plus a profile showing changes in altitude. The map also provides general information on local public transport, etc.

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Rob Roy Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails from Drymen just north of Glasgow along Loch Tay to Pitlochry on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park presented at 1:40, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The whole route, either 124km/77 miles or 151km/94 miles long depending on which variant one follows, is covered on five overlapping panels. Maps in the Harvey’s series covering Great Britain’s national trails & other long-distance footpaths are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & cover the routes at 1:40, 000 or 1:60, 000. Topography is shown by contours at 15m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics to provide a very detailed picture of the terrain (boulder fields, scree, crags, etc) & vegetation / land use (pastures, moorl&, woodlands, etc). In Scotland peaks & hills classified as Munros, Corbetts & Donalds are marked. The overprint for the long-distance trail shows sections on local or main roads (highlighting danger points), on tracks, & on footpaths, indicating intermittent or not visible paths. The maps also show other right of way paths, including permissive paths & bridleways. Symbols indicate various facilities & accommodation options (including campsites & youth hostels), pubs & refreshments, food shops, banks, information points, etc, both along the route itself & in the nearby locations. All maps are GPS compatible, with the British National Grid overprinted on each panel. The maps also include useful contact details & general advice. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Let ” Southbound” take you back in time & uncover the rich history of a South African icon
- Robben Island
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Instead of scaling the Himalayas, trekking across the Antarctic or traipsing through the Brazilian rainforest, Robbie Coltrane has set himself a uniquely British challenge. Armed with a map, a classic car & a sense of adventure, he`ll be exploring strange & exotic parts that are a bit closer to home. By venturing away from the tourist fast-track & on to the B roads of the UK, he`ll be criss-crossing the winding back roads of our nation to discover all the people, places & events that make up Incredible Britain. In the face of a fast-paced, increasingly Americanized, modern world, we sometimes forget what makes our country so unique. To remind us, Robbie will unearth our strangest festivals, oddest people & our oldest traditions. From cheese-chasing in Gloucestershire & Star Trek conventions in the Black Country to gurning competitions in the North East & Burry Man whiskey-fuelled walks through Scottish towns, Robbie`s drive is a determination to uncover what makes us singularly British
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This beautifully produced book celebrates the work of Robert Adam, the great eighteenth-century architect who influenced generations by stamping his distinctive neoclassical aesthetic vision on the English country house interior. Lavish new photography provides a deeply visual exploration of Adam s most important surviving country houses, to which the author & photographer gained unparalleled access. Included are magnificent country houses such as Syon House & Harewood House styled & inspired by the ideal of the neoclassical as well as Adam s castle-style Mellerstain & town houses such as Home House all captured in splendid detail. Original Adam design drawings, from Sir John Soane s Museum, illustrate the boldness of planning, color, & creative interpretation of Adam s domestic interiors. A biographical & contextual account of Adam s life & work describes his unique design process, his patrons, & the legacy of his design achievement. This richly illustrated volume will appeal to designers & homeowners as well as traditional architecture enthusiasts, promising to become an important addition to any architecture & interior design library. ...

Taking a unique look at one of the most acclaimed & best-loved poets, Robert Burns, A Very Peculiar History provides a fascinating insight into the life & times of Scotland`s national poet. We learn about his romantic, tragic life, his journey from underdog to celebrity & about his family & childhood. With much reference to his most famous works, Fiona Macdonald explores his profound, passionate poetry, as well as his use of the Scots language & his inspirations & influences. Featuring quirky stories & entertaining trivia throughout, find out what makes Burns so captivating, to Scottish people first & foremost, but also to countless millions around the globe. Fact boxes, a full glossary & index make the book both fun & informative to use. The text is enlivened with black-&-white line drawings & full-colour endpapers. ...