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Award-winning author Petty Pandean-Elliott tells the story of her Indonesian heritage through 150 much-loved and delicious recipes perfect for home cooks everywhere Comprising more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is renowned as The Spice Islands, home of aromatics such as nutmeg, mace, and cloves - evocative ingredients that suffuse its piquant cuisine.  The Indonesian Table  explores Indonesia's rich food heritage through Petty Pandean-Elliott's personal stories and recipes, from childhood memories of cooking with her grandmother in Manado to her travels across the archipelago; and features classic and iconic Indonesian recipes such as fiery chile sambal, grilled chicken satay, nasi goreng, and beef rendang, regarded by many as the 'world's most delicious dish'. The collection also showcases regional dishes, including fragrant coconut curries, tasty laksas, fortifying sotos, and traditional desserts. The 150 accessible recipes have been adapted for home cooks, with easily-sourced ingredients and uncomplicated cooking methods. With an introduction to Indonesian food culture, stunning images of recipes and local culture, and personal stories that reveal the rich history and inspiration behind each recipe, this is the perfect companion to Indonesian cuisine.

"I felt like the luckiest person on earth when I not only met Chawadee, but had her as my personal food navigator through Bangkok. We walked, boated, and ate our way through some of the best food I've ever had, all thanks to Chawadee, her warmth and expertise. And now you get to have the next best thing: her fantastic book. Enjoy every delicious bite." ‿Phil Rosenthal ("Somebody Feed Phil")Learn the secrets of Thai cooking that only local foodies know about!Real Thai Cooking is a labor of love by Thailand's leading food blogger and street food expert, Chawadee "Chow" Nualkhair and Lauren Lulu Taylor who did the recipe testing and editing and provided many of the photographs. Her book presents the full range of iconic Thai recipes together with fascinating back stories that enable you to truly appreciate what you are cooking and eating!This book presents insider recipes and secrets about Thai food that only local foodies know about:Chef Black's famous Sriracha Sauce recipe (from Blackitch Artisan Kitchen) and the story of how this hot sauce was invented (most people think it is Vietnamese, but it is really 100% Thai!)The world's best Pad Thai and how this dish has come to define Thailand's national identityMinced Chicken Kanom Jeen and the Portuguese Influence on Thai FoodMee Krob (Fried Rice Noodles)‿the dish that saved Siam from colonizationAnd many more delicious recipes and nuggets of Thai food lore!With over 75 recipes and over 200 color photos, this is the cookbook every Thai food lover will want!

NØGLEN TIL THAILANDOm kultur, kommunikation og ledelse.Når man lander i Bangkok, mødes man af en moderne storby, der på mange måder ligner Vesten. Men når man kradser lidt i lakken, viser det sig hurtigt, at alt fungerer helt anderledes, end man er vant til. Nøglen til Thailand er opdelt i 4 dele, der trin for trin giver indblik i den thailandske kultur. Til forskel fra det meste anden litteratur på området nøjes denne bog ikke med at beskrive, hvordan det thailandske samfund fungerer. Den går spadestikket dybere og forklarer, hvorfor det fungerer, som det gør. Gennem en erhvervspsykologisk indfaldsvinkel samles trådene til konkrete ledelses og kommunikationsværktøjer. Bogen henvender sig bredt til alle, der vil samarbejde eller hand-le med thaier: Fra entreprenøren, der vil starte egen virksomhed med et skrabet startbudget, over handelsfolk til folk, der skal lede underafdelinger af multinationale selskaber. Endelig henvender den sig til baglandet, der skal udvælge og holde kontakt til udstationerede medarbejdere.Nøglen til Thailand bygger på en interviewundersøgelse blandt så-vel danske som thailandske erhvervsfolk, på eksisterende litteratur samt på forfatterens egne erfaringer gennem mere end 20 år. De enkelte emner belyses løbende med interviewpersonernes erfaringer og kommentarer.

Velkommen til "Thailandske Smagsnuancer," en fortryllende kogebog skabt af Nanna Sørensen. Denne bog er din indgang til en kulinarisk rejse til det eksotiske Øst, hvor smagsoplevelserne er fyldt med liv og kærlighed til det thailandske køkken."Thailandske Smagsnuancer" er mere end blot en samling opskrifter; det er en hyldest til Thailands rige kulinariske arv og mangfoldigheden af smage, der findes i landets forskellige regioner. Nanna Sørensen deler sin passion for det thailandske køkken og inviterer dig til at udforske de autentiske smagsoplevelser, der kendetegner Thailands spændende madkultur.Denne bog henvender sig til alle, der elsker det thailandske køkken og ønsker at fordybe sig i dets smagsnuancer. Her finder du inspiration og vejledning til at forberede autentiske thailandske retter, der spænder fra de varme retter i det nordlige Thailand til de friske smage i det sydlige Thailand.Nanna Sørensen guider dig gennem de traditionelle metoder og hemmeligheder, der kendetegner thailandsk madlavning, og deler uvurderlige tips om valg af de bedste råvarer og teknikker til at skabe autentiske smagsoplevelser i dit eget køkken.Uanset om du er en erfaren kok eller en nybegynder i madlavningens verden, vil "Thailandske Smagsnuancer" være din pålidelige ledsager på rejsen til at forstå og elske det thailandske køkkens magi. Lad Nanna Sørensen inspirere dig til at skabe måltider, der bringer det eksotiske Øst og Thailands smagsoplevelser ind i dit eget hjem.

En dansk ambassadørdatter forsvinder sporløst i Bangkok. Den traumatiserede udenrigskorrespondent Cathrine Birklund rejser til den thailandske hovedstad efter en personlig deroute, der også har kostet hende jobbet. Hun har planer om at gemme sig, men siger modvilligt ja til at hjælpe sin gamle veninde Pim med at opklare sagen om den forsvundne pige.Hurtigt står det klart, at sagen rummer flere lag, og at Cathrine måske har fundet den historie, der kan få hendes karriere – og dermed også hendes liv – på ret køl igen.Mens hun arbejder på historien, kommer Cathrines egen sikkerhed i fare. Og samtidig truer de dæmoner, hun forsøger at flygte fra, hele tiden med at indhente hende.”Sort monsun” er første bind i en trilogi med journalisten Cathrine Birklund som hovedperson.Om forfatteren:Christina Lund (f. 1980) er uddannet journalist og har læst Sydøstasienstudier på Chulalongkorn University i Bangkok. Hun har beskæftiget sig journalistisk med Asien siden 2007. Hun har desuden boet og arbejdet som freelancekorrespondent i Bangkok for danske medier som DR, Jyllands-Posten og Kristeligt Dagblad.I 2012 udgav hun den dokumentariske bog ”Ashins forår – fortællinger fra Burma”, der blev nomineret til Kristian Dahls Mindelegat, også kaldet Den lille Cavlingpris. ”Sort monsun” er hendes skønlitterære debut.

"Thuy is a talent and I am salivating at every page. I have pretty much earmarked the entire book" – Georgina Hayden A vibrant collection of over 70 fresh, flavorsome, fuss-free recipes. Vietnamese food is all about balance and contrast, but it doesn’t need to be complicated. With accessible ingredients, handy shortcuts and simple, practical instructions, Thuy Diem Pham reveals how you can easily prepare delicious Vietnamese-inspired dishes at home. From broths and bún bowls to salads and stir-fries,Vietnamese Made Easy showcases how to throw together everything from a smashed cucumber salad to sizzling seafood pancakes and summer rolls; how to make noodle soups in a fraction of the time, as well as how to make the most of your BBQ with charred lemongrass pork skewers and more – the possibilities are endless. Modern and versatile, these everyday recipes are the ultimate celebration of the flavors of Vietnam.

This practical travel guide to Thailand features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Thailand guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Thailand easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Thailand has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

AS SEEN ON TVEasy feasting is back on the menu with this new collection from TV's Jeremy Pang. Bringing together the best flavours from across East and South East Asia, Jeremy Pang's Simple Family Feasts includes more than 80 irresistible recipes for the whole family to enjoy.Nine of the ten chapters in the book are dedicated to a different country in East and South East Asia, each one offering a range of dishes inspired by that particular cuisine. The recipes within those chapters can be enjoyed individually as a simple meal, built up with one or two other dishes or the whole chapter combined for a full-on banquet for friends and family.To simplify the cooking process, most of the recipes can be prepared using Jeremy's signature 'wok clock' technique, where the ingredients are laid out in a clock formation in the order they will be cooked. The new 'feasting wheels' will help you find a balance of colour, flavour and texture across dishes, as well as providing the order of preparation, so you have a clear process for building a delicious, crowd-pleasing feast.With food that everyone will love, Jeremy Pang's Simple Family Feasts will uncover new family favourites that you'll want to share again and again.

"This practical travel guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. " --

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this study charts the SVD Dragunov rifle's development, combat use and lasting legacy, from Vietnam to Syria.Developed as a medium-range sniping rifle in the Soviet Union during the 1960s, the Dragunov stood out against most Western sniping rifle types by being semi-automatic, a configuration that marginally lowers accuracy compared to bolt-action sniping rifles, but which allows for faster follow-up shots. Even so, the SVD is still capable of taking precision killing shots out to 800m and beyond, making it a thoroughly practical combat weapon for marksmen and snipers.In this fully illustrated study, Chris McNab explores the Dragunov's development and performance in detail. But the story of this weapon really comes to life with its combat history. It is the world's most widespread sniping rifle, still in use in the former Soviet armies and sold to more than 40 countries worldwide. Its rugged design, dependable capabilities and relatively low cost mean that it has been used in every conceivable type of conflict, from Vietnam and Afghanistan to Iraq and Syria. Illustrated with cutaway artwork and battlescenes, plus technical and historical photographs, this study tells the story of this remarkable weapon, from design and development to tactical use in action.

Vietnamese Vegetarian is a captivating book written by Uyen Luu. Published in 2023 by Hardie Grant London Ltd., this book delves deep into the world of vegetarian cuisine, specifically focusing on Vietnamese dishes. The author, Uyen Luu, is a renowned figure in the culinary world, known for her expertise in Vietnamese cuisine. The book is a treasure trove of vegetarian recipes that are as nutritious as they are delicious. From the vibrant streets of Hanoi to the tranquil countryside, the book takes you on a culinary journey, exploring the rich and diverse vegetarian food culture of Vietnam. Published in 2023, Vietnamese Vegetarian is a must-read for food enthusiasts and those who love experimenting with different cuisines. The book is brought to you by Hardie Grant London Ltd., a publisher known for its commitment to bringing unique and exciting books to the market. With Vietnamese Vegetarian, they continue their tradition of publishing books that not only entertain but also educate and inspire. The book is written in English.

From dawn to dusk, enjoy Vietnamese cuisine at its best.

"Plant-based cooking meets the dynamic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine in these 100+ vegetable-driven recipes."--

A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 136 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in Singapore. With stunning, close-up photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with multiple variants.

A comprehensive look at the artist's work on the symbology of art in the context of Hindu- Buddhism, art history, religion, faith and philosophy, in English and Thai

A remarkable investigation into the hominoids of Flores Island, their place on the evolutionary spectrumand whether or not they still survive.While doing fieldwork on the remote Indonesian island of Flores, anthropologist Gregory Forth came across people talking about half-apelike, half-humanlike creatures that once lived in a cave on the slopes of a nearby volcano. Over the years he continued to record what locals had to say about these mystery hominoids while searching for ways to explain them as imaginary symbols of the wild or other cultural representations. Then along came the ';hobbit'. In 2003, several skeletons of a small-statured early human species alongside stone tools and animal remains were excavated in a cave in western Flores. Named Homo floresiensis, this ancient hominin was initially believed to have lived until as recently as 12,000 years ago possibly overlapping with the appearance of Homo sapiens on Flores. In view of this timing and the striking resemblance of floresiensis to the mystery creatures described by the islanders, Forth began to think about the creatures as possibly reflecting a real species, either now extinct but retained in ';cultural memory' or even still surviving. He began to investigate reports from the Lio region of the island where locals described ape-men as still living. Dozens claimed to have even seen them. In Between Ape and Human, we follow Forth on the trail of this mystery hominoid, and the space they occupy in islanders' culture as both natural creatures and as supernatural beings. In a narrative filled with adventure, Lio culture and language, zoology and natural history, Forth comes to a startling and controversial conclusion. Unique, important, and thought-provoking, this book will appeal to anyone interested in human evolution, the survival of species (including our own) and how humans might relate to ';not-quite-human' animals. Between Ape and Human is essential reading for all those interested in cryptozoology, and it is the only firsthand investigation by a leading anthropologist into the possible survival of a primitive species of human into recent timesand its coexistence with modern humans.

There is a restaurant at 46 Alte Schönhauser Strasse in Berlin's Mitte district that evolved into an international place of pilgrimage many years ago. It is Monsieur Vuong's eatery. His photo hangs on the orange red wall, and has become its symbol. But wait, that's the father, a portrait photographer who came from Vietnam to Germany with his family in 1987 and took this »selfie« at the age of 24. His son Dat is the owner of the restaurant in front of which long queues form. No surprise, because the dishes taste heavenly and are of a soothing, unpretentious simplicity. They are authentic as Dat Vuong, culinary ambassador and culture hopper, cooks in the tradition of his mother and frequently returns to his roots, to Vietnam.Whoever eats at Monsieur Vuong returns. Whoever meets Dat Vuong wants to know his story, how it has led to his success. High time to erect a monument in his honour. Here it is, with the finest recipes from the restaurant, all easy to cook, with advice and inspiration, and all the flair of Vietnamese cook-shop that has become an international hot spot.>Die China-Küche des Herrn Wu

1952, Fransk Indokina. Siden morens død har 18-årige Nicole levet i skyggen af sin smukke storesøster, Sylvie. Søstrene er halvt franske, halvt vietnamesiske. Deres far er silkehandler, og da han overlader familievirksomheden til storesøsteren, må Nicole nøjes med en forladt silkebutik i et af Hanois gamle vietnamesiske kvarterer.Området vrimler med militante oprørere, der ikke skyer nogen midler i deres kamp mod det franske styre. For første gang i sit ellers trygge liv bliver Nicole konfronteret med, hvad koloniherredømmet indebærer, og hvilke grusomheder også hendes egen familie har været involveret i.Krigen nærmer sig, og alle må vælge side. Men Nicole er ikke kun splittet mellem loyaliteten overfor familien og sin egen retfærdighedsfølelse, også kærligheden afkræver hende et umuligt valg.

Glæd dig til tredje og sidste bind i Jan-Philip Sendkers smukke og hjerteskærende Burma-trilogi om modgang, ukuelighed og en kærlighed, der er stærkere end alt andet. Ko Bo Bo er 12 år og bor hos sin onkel U Ba i den smukke by Kalaw i Burma. Bo Bo er en speciel dreng. Han holder sig helst for sig selv – og han har en usædvanlig evne: Han kan aflæse andre menneskers følelser i deres øjne. Hans far besøger ham kun en gang om året, og hans mor er blot et fjernt minde. Men en dag fortæller U Ba ham historien om hans forældre: To mennesker, der elsker hinanden, men hvis kærlighed er truet af politiske begivenheder – og ikke mindst af hans mors sygdom, som er omgærdet af mystik. Bo Bo beslutter sig for at drage ud for at finde sine forældre. Han er overbevist om, at han kan gøre sin mor rask. Sendker skriver i sin vanlige fængslende stil og vil uden tvivl begejstre de mange læsere, der har ventet med længsel på det sidste bind i den populære bestseller-serie.

'Shooting an Elephant' is Orwell's searing and painfully honest account of his experience as a police officer in imperial Burma; killing an escaped elephant in front of a crowd 'solely to avoid looking a fool'. The other masterly essays in this collection include classics such as 'My Country Right or Left', 'How the Poor Die' and 'Such, Such were the Joys', his memoir of the horrors of public school, as well as discussions of Shakespeare, sleeping rough, boys' weeklies and a spirited defence of English cooking. Opinionated, uncompromising, provocative and hugely entertaining, all show Orwell's unique ability to get to the heart of any subject.

Vi prioriterer rejser af længere varighed, og til destinationer fjernere end tidligere. "Backpacking for begyndere" fortæller om en families første rygsækrejse - en rejse i ukendt land. 2 voksne og 2 børn som prøver kræfter med en verden der ligger og venter. Bogen tager dig med på 9 ugers rejse med interessante fortællinger, oplevelser og informationer, som kan inspirere dig til at tage det næste skridt og søge ud i den store fantastiske verden. Læseren får indsigt i, hvor let det er at komme af sted, samt hvad man skal have med i såvel den fysiske som den mentale rygsæk. Samtidig giver denne rejsedagbog stof til eftertanke, og rejser spørgsmål om blandt andet vores egne indre begrænsninger, misundelse, prioriteringer, og vort syn på verden omkring os.

Sommerhus under sydlige himmelstrøg - hvem kender ikke drømmen om vin- og lavendelmarker, smukke landskaber og udsøgt middelhavsmad? Med base i et lille byhus i Gard fortæller bogen ”Det ukendte Sydfrankrig” om de mennesker, den historie og den natur, som er det autentiske grundlag for oplevelse af landet og dets kulturelle rigdomme. Forfatterne har boet en del af året i Sydfrankrig i mange år og har skabt et omfattende netværk på mange hundrede personer, som har inviteret dem indenfor. Det er blevet til besøg hos bønder, som lever af vindyrkning, produktion af olivenolie og gedeoste. Læserne bliver taget med på vildsvinejagt med de lokale jægere, til en samtale med den fornemme hertug af Uzès, som er en af de fremmeste adelspersoner i landet, og til de særlige, sydfranske tyrelege i landsbyen. Bogen indbyder til store natur- og kulturoplevelser. En cykeltur på Viarhôna, en vandretur mellem får og ulve på den mytiske middelalderhærvej, la Régordane, og en togrejse med banen Le Cévenole igennem de smukke Cevenner-bjerge. Turen går også til departementet Ariège, hvor efterkommere til de bjørnetrækkere, som i forrige århundrede fremviste deres dresserede bjørne over hele verden, fortæller om deres taburamte forfædre. Områdets historie starter med en grotte med formentlig Frankrigs ældste hulemalerier – cirka 37.000 år gamle – der forestiller en mammut og et kattedyr. Den nyere franske historie fortælles igennem samtaler med de såkaldte Pied-Noirs, der måtte forlade Algeriet efter afslutningen af den blodige borgerkrig i 1962. Men Sydfrankrig er andet og mere end smuk natur og store oplevelser. De Gule Vestes revolte i 2018 trak pludselig gardinet fra til en anden og mere barsk virkelighed: nemlig at tusindvis af franskmænd lever et liv, som er præget af relativ fattigdom og afmagtsfølelse. Man får i den grad lyst til at følge i forfatternes sydfranske fodspor og opleve en bid af det smukkeste land på jorden. Karin Mørch, Dansk-fransk journalist. Dækker Frankrig for DR Nyheder.

The poignant images in this book reveal the anguish, terror, bewilderment, and happiness of children born into a war that affected their everyday lives. Those who greeted me on jungle trails were happy, frightened, and wary. Barefooted, often balancing a little brother or sister on their hip holding out a hand for anything that we might give them. The ones standing apart, fearful, harboring memories of horrific things endured or witnessed. At the time I knew little of their life realities. It was to come fitfully with time, as they confronted me in the hamlets and villages with disease, illness, and injury.

Just Fine in Vietnam is the raw and unvarnished recollections of a Vietnam soldier, Bo Hardin. It is a compelling story about the kind of aggression and fear one experiences only in a war zone. It tells his story about his experiences there and his unplanned departure from each tour. Many of the stories are grueling recounts of the very worst things that can happen when men and women go to war. In Hardin's mind, Vietnam had become his true home, and how he became addicted to a chosen lifestyle of combat, comradery and the arms of a woman that had captured his soul.

Vivid memoir of Marine gunship missions in Vietnam.