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The Complete Book of Sushi
Hideo Dekura, Brigid Treloar, ...
Periplus Editions, 2004
This book is indeed complete!
I bought this book for my sushi-loving-husband as a Christmas gift so that he can make his own sushi. This book is a great investment for the sushi lover. The author's recipes are complete and her directions for making sushi are impeccable.
Especially helpful were ...
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Wok Cooking Made Easy: Delicious Meals in Minutes (Learn to Cook) (Learn to Cook Series)
Nongkran Daks
Periplus Editions, 2007
Easy to Use
What a wonderful little Wok cookbook! I love it! Pictures are great, recipes are easy and the flavors are delicious~
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Bali Houses: New Wave Asian Architecture and Design
Gianni Francione, Luca Invernizzi Tettoni
Periplus Editions, 2003
Bali Houses Design
Being a Decorator, this comes in handy for clients who like the look of the Tropics. It's a complete book of ideas, design strategies, and an overall look into another world of comfortable, colorful, Paradise influence to bring a little joy to the reader.
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Tropical Garden Design
Made Wijaya
Periplus Editions, 2004
A Dreamers Dream
This is the book that you will pick up and read over and over again as it inspires you to turn your own place into a tropical paradise. This is one of my very favorites in my personal library and I just wish there were more like it. Not a "how to" but a wonderful book ...
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Filipino Homestyle Dishes: Delicious Meals in Minutes
Norma Olizon-Chikiamco
Periplus Editions, 2003
Gastronomic Success
Though the book sensibly substitutes ingredients found in the Philippines for items that are more readily available in local US stores, the compromise in taste is not noticable (if there even is). All in all, it is a short but very helpful book that taught me how to ...
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Bangkok Babylon: The Real-Life Exploits of Bangkok's Legendary Expatriates are often Stranger than Fiction
Jerry Hopkins
Periplus Editions, 2006
Absolutely wonderful!
As an expat living in Bangkok, I can assure you Hopkins knows this city well, and the characters he describes are the most interesting bunch of characters you're ever likely to read about. Full of fun and panache on the surface, it also has a core of considerable ...
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Saha: A Chef's Journey Through Lebanon and Syria
Greg Malouf, Lucy Malouf, ...
Periplus Editions, 2007
Saha
Excellent for chef's. Easy to follow, and great results. So far I have used five recipes, and all have had great results.
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Paradise by Design: Tropical Resorts and Residences by Bensley Design Studios
Bill Bensley
Periplus Editions, 2008
Paradise by Design: Tropical Resorts and Residences
This is a fabulous book! I just finished reading it cover to cover and I am amazed at the quality of design and how great the photos are! Well worth the money as this Mr Bensley is a true artist. The designs are inspirational and truely maxamilist....minimalisism is ...
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Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India
Chandra Padmanabhan
Periplus Editions, 1999
I'd give it 10 stars if I could!
I'm a South Indian myself and a total gourmand... apart from the classic "Cook & See" series, this is the book that results in the most authentic taste and flavor-filled dishes!
The Cook & See books are translated from Tamil and not very well at that... but the ...
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Sultan's Kitchen: A Turkish Cookbook
Ozcan Ozan
Periplus Editions, 2001
TUrkish Delight
An excellent cookbook that is as wonderful to browse as it is to create from. Recipes from this book will delight the senses.
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Modern Tropical Garden Design
Made Wijaya, Tim Street-Porter
Periplus Editions, 2007
greatest book on tropical modern garden design, I have ever seen
I love it. Absolutely inspiring for everybody who loves tropical gardens. The best book on garden design I have ever seen. There are a lot of striking photos with many new and really modern ideas.
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Thailand Confidential
Jerry Hopkins
Periplus Editions, 2005
a knowledgeable insider's look at amazing Thailand
Hopkins book is a clear-eyed, knowledgeable, and insightful look at Thailand by an American who's lived there for more than a decade. He captures the crazy charm of the place without falling victim to the romantic haze that falls over most first-time visitors. He still ...
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Island Style: Tropical Dream Houses in Indonesia
Gillian Beal, Jacob Termansen
Periplus Editions, 2002
Great book!!
This book features many amazing pictures- of exclusive hotels as well as private homes. I was most impressed with the pictures of Amanjiwo- a famed Aman resort - and with Begawan Giri in Bali. This book is also well laid out and well written. Highly recommended for ...
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Vegetarian Sushi (Essential Kitchen Series)
Brigid Treloar
Periplus Editions, 2001
Good, Better, BEST!
Book layout is beautiful...each recipe has own color photo.
Ingredients easy to find.
Recipes are easy to follow with easy techniques.
Food is delicious.
Great for cocktail parties!
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Japan Modern: New Ideas for Contemporary Living
Michiko Rico Nose, Michael Freeman
Periplus Editions, 2005
Eye-candy -- but also brain-candy
I've long been interested in the Japanese approach to design of all sorts, but especially architecture. Coming from a much different tradition, the solutions to problems and needs for shelter are often very different than those arrived at by architects with ...
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