The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art 3D Expanding Guide
- Pocket Pop up Book by Walker Books features twelve of The Metropolitan
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The Meuse: Namur
- Liege area in a series of cycling maps from Sportoena covering Belgium & the adjoining regions of the neighbouring
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‘ The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, Politics` is a vivid introduction to _muchos Méxicos_
- the many Mexicos, or the many
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A vibrant collection of exciting, exotic, & sharing-plate recipes from across the Middle East More than 135 home-cooking recipes in this book explore the regional diversity of Middle Eastern sharing dishes, from Lebanon & Iran to Turkey & Syria. Divided by style of dish, the book features both meat-based & vegetarian dishes, along with suggested mezze-style menus & a glossary of ingredients. From Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini & Smoked Paprika to Pistachio & Pomegranate Cakes, The Mezze Cookbook is packed with both traditional & modern takes on this age-old way to share food. This cookbook is filled with vegetarian, meat-based, & fish recipes for everyone to enjoy. From the author of the acclaimed The Lebanese Kitchen & the James Beard Award-winning The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook, also published by Phaidon. ...

Here is the definitive guide to the U.K.`s micropubs: small, owner-managed pubs with an uncompromising focus on cask-conditioned craft beers & ales, personal service & good conversation. No electronic games; no table football; no gassy beer or lager; only the simplest bar snacks. Unique features of the book include"es from the regulars, tourist attractions nearby to combine your micropub visit with a pleasant outing, as well as information on the best craft beers & local microbreweries. ...

Why did Mr Abdul Rahman Hassan seem uncomfortable when I asked him if his Christian name was Abdul?A Many organisations new to the Middle East become very successful; many more struggle, & some will fail altogether. Often, the difference between a successful organisation & one that fails is that organisation's level of cultural intelligence. Cultural intelligence has never been more important as businesses globalise, especially in parts of the world that are very different to markets in the West. Cultural & social mistakes can cost businesses dearly. Learning how to do business in the Middle East without causing offence is crucial. This book provides cultural & practical business intelligence for all Western business people working throughout the Middle East. It also focuses on issues specifically important to Western businesswomen, as well as for men who might be working with Arab & Muslim women. It can make the difference between success & failure for the reader & his or her organisation. ...

The Middle East: The Cradle of Civilization synthesizes the latest research & information from a range of disciplines to tell the compelling story, from the Neolithic period through to the Arab conquest, of how a group of linguistically disparate, nomadic tribes responded to specific social, economic & environmental factors to form the world`s first complex societies. This is an authoritative, detailed & accessible story, divided into six easily navigable parts arranged chronologically, & then into chapters exploring the history, religion, political & social organization, art, science & architecture of the peoples of the region. The text is illustrated with more than 500 superb full colour images
- artifacts, artworks, statues, reliefs, buildings & landscapes
- as well as six detailed maps, which bring the region`s dramatic past vividly to life.

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The culinary traditions of the Middle East have always been enriched by the incredibly diverse & often turbulent passages of this region`s history. In a unique melting pot of Persian, Islamic & Ottoman influences, with a sprinkling of the Byzantine & Roman legacies also thrown in, ” The Middle Eastern Kitchen” represents cooking & hospitality raised to the level of a fine art & pleasure & invites you to join in wholeheartedly. Whether delicate & spicy, aromatic & fragrant or scented & syrupy, Ghillie Basan`s dishes celebrate an area of unparalleled cultural diversity. The book is organised by ingredient, from the familiar coffee, almonds & yoghurt to the more exotic tamarind & pomegranate & the lesser-known orchid root & melokhia. The author describes each ingredient`s appearance & taste, explains how it grows or is manufactured & details its culinary & medicinal uses, together with two or three authentic, mouthwatering recipes. Accompanied by Jonathan Basan`s stunning photographs, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. ...

A collection of vegetarian dishes influenced by Middle Eastern flavors from Salma Hage, author of the bestselling classic, The Lebanese Kitchen, also published by Phaidon. A definitive, fresh & approachable collection of 150 traditional recipes from an authoritative voice on Middle Eastern home cooking, Salma Hage`s new book is in line with the current Western trends of consciously reducing meat, & the ancient Middle Eastern culture of largely vegetarian, mezze style dining. Traditionally, the Middle Eastern diet consisted largely of vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, pulses, grains & legumes. Salma simplifies this fast becoming popular cuisine with easily achievable recipes, many with vegan & gluten-free options. Drawing inspiration from ancient & prized Phoenician ingredients, from grassy olive oil to fresh figs & rich dates, this book offers an array of delicious breakfasts & drinks, mezze & salads, vegetables & pulses, grains & desserts. Salma shows how to easily make the most of familiar everyday fruits & legumes, as well as more exotic ingredients now widely available outside of the Middle East, with nourishing recipes so flavourful & satisfying they are suitable for vegetarians & meat-eaters alike. ...

A moving, raw & powerful novel about fighting on the front
- ” The finest & noblest book of men in war that I have ever read”.
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