This guide book may lack the extensive lists of hotels and restaurants that Lonely Planet guides have, but for someone who is curious about travelling to Persia, this is a great idea. There are some nice photos, information on how to get there, and a good amount of cultural notes. While some of the material is probably outdated, its a great book for those who are interested in Iran.

This true life fascinating story, about a great man, is an inspiration to others, especially the young. It shows what one can accomplish with tremendous determination, perseverance, a creative mind, timing and an adventurous spirit.

Having known and worked with the author for many years, I can say first hand that this story would be enjoyable for the young, the old, the adventurous and politically minded. It is both educating and quite entertaining.

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Crackingly British biography of our favourite "tongue-pushing" chef from his glorious (and almost regal) East-end fame. This is a brutally frank, almost cockney tale of how young Oliver rose to culinary stardom with his fantastic recipes and has worthless insight of his beyond horrible music group, "Mother Russia." Each page is filled with a "rogering" of recipies, each with a "Big Ben/Parliament" type of enigmatic splendour. As a Brit, I know all too well of how chefs are often the [fool] of the culinary joke, but with Oliver and the often buxom Nigella Lawson, we're put England back on the map of dining delights. As such, we Birchshire-ians will one day take over the deep-fried, carnival world of food and triumph beyond the gates of heaven. Bloody Outrage!

The Cooks show the other side of a horrific war. Through compelling oral histories insight into what was happening throughout the pacific war is given. The tales will make you cringe and cry. You will see war on the human level instead of the govermental. The Cooks exhibt the meaning of Rashomon through their interviews. If you want to know the whole story that is not found in text books start here.

A very unique cookbook that features over 300 traditional and obscure Japanese dishes. Each recipe is in both English and Japanese. The book is long out of print and has become quite a sought after item among international cuisine cooking enthusiasts.

Jenny Bristow Cooks For The Seasons: Autumn And Winter is an excellent cookbook companion to the television series "Jenny Bristow Cooks Gloriously Good Food". Seasonally themed dishes range from Broomstick Pumpkin Kebabs, to Mulled Wine and Savoury Buttermilk Scones. Full-color photographs of every dish as well as practical and simple instructions make for a most delicious and "kitchen cook friendly" compendium. ...

The Esky books are not something to read. They are something to look at and admire. They are the most useful books around. These books contain pictures for any Jewish occasion or topic under the sun. The drawing are extremely eye catching for children. I have used the pictures to make adorable stencils for my students, for stunning camp newsletter covers, and many more projects too numerous to list. The author, Esky, allows you to enlarge or shrink his drawings to any size necessary, if used for educational purposes. Soon, Esky clipart will also be available on CD Rom and I will definitely be one of the first to buy it!

I don't have that many cookbooks, but this one is by far my favorite. Great selection of recipies, suggestions for putting together an entire meal.

Most things in the book are much easier to make than they appear served - meaning that it'll make you look good without too much effort.

Josefina's Cookbook has a variety of foods that are common in the traditional New Mexican diet. New Mexican food is unique to the region and includes items that are not even in the Hispanic diet in neighboring states. In a state whose State Question is "Red or Green?" (as in "Do you prefer red or green chile?"), caution must be taken in trying new foods if you are sensitive to spicy-hot foods, as many children are. If you are unfamiliar with what is HOT in the New Mexican diet, going out and buying a New Mexican cookbook to introduce your children to this type of food may meet you with watering eyes and children reaching for tortilla chips to neutralize the burn.

Josefina's Cookbook is a much better choice for children because it is filled with child friendly recipes that still represent the New Mexican diet. Some of the recipes are for small items, like home-made tortillas, hot chocolate, soft cheese, and pinto beans. Empanaditas (little empanadas), posole, green chile stew, and carne adovada are more meal oriented recipes. Just remember the sopaipillas if you are cooking with chile!

The format of this book is a joy to look through even if you want to learn about New Mexican cooking without preparing the more adventurous items. The ingredients and cooking equipment are listed at the beginning of each recipe and the recipes themselves are well written and illustrated. It won't be hard for a girl to find something that she'll want to try.

This is a very good introduction to Cook Islands Maori. Each point is simply explained, with lots of examples. You won't be fluent in Maori, but you can hold simple conversations. If you buy the tapes as well, it's the next best thing to being in Rarotonga, except you don't get the beaches and the food.