A handy guide to the Chinese language, Survival Chinese contains basic expressions and key words that are necessary forgetting around. The notorious tonal changes in the pronunciation ofChinese words are a challenge for any beginner in the language. DeMente shows how these variations become a breeze to learn with hisadditional guidelines on how the Pinyin phonetic alphabet lettersare pronounced when used in Chinese words. Together with thestandard pinyin pronunciations, these English phonetics serve as anexcellent guide to approximating the correct Chinese pronunciationas closely as possible.

A nervous breakdown seems like a great idea: all that lying in bed and watching daytime TV. But who's going to have it? Will it be housewife Clodagh, who spends her days microwaving pasta for her demanding toddlers and waiting for her beautiful husband Dylan to come home? Or Lisa, hard, brittle and shiny as an M&M, reeling from the shock of a demotion from her fabulous job in London to a one- horse magazine in Dublin? Or Ashling, so normal she's weird? 作者简介： Marian Keyes is the international bestselling author of Watermelon, Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married, Rachel's Holiday, Last Chance Saloon, Sushi for Beginners, Angels, The Other Side of the Story and Anybody Out There. Her latest novel is This Charming Man. She is published in twenty-nine different languages. Two collections of her journalism, Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet, are also published by Penguin. Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

Fantasic Brain Gamesis packed with a wide-range of full-colour puzzles and intellectual tests。Many of the puzzle entries come complete with a fascinating fact or item of trivia from the fields of arts，history and science，as well as an accompanying quote from some of the greatest minds from history。 SO in the pages ahead， tackle the puzzles，study the facts and be inspired by the words of wisdom。This is a fun and enjoyable way to put your brain through its paces… “You know you’ve got to exercise your brain， just like your muscles。” Will Rogers

Italian cooking is steeped in tradition and history, yet it is still relevant to today's modern cook. The emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and uncompromising quality has had a profound effect on the style of Italian cuisine and has led to its sustained popularity. Simplicity is the essence, a philosophy adopted by Linda Doeser when creating this inspiring and mouthwatering range of dishes. With a collection of 100 traditional recipes, Linda captures the rich diversity of the culinary regional styles, revealing the characteristic ingredients and distinctive cooking techniques that are the key to creating delicious authentic dishes. The recipes evoke the essence of Italy, whether it be a plate of pasta topped with a simple sauce of olive oil, garlic and clams, a slow-cooked aromatic beef stew or the perfect seafood risotto. The additional advantage of the Italian diet, like that of most Mediterranean countries, is that it is one of the healthiest. This aspect, along with the distinct personalit

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,but thedemands of everyday life often mean our morning feeds.are imited topouring cereal out of a box. No.more! From delicious homemade Dowerbars, protein smoothies and vitamin-oacked juices to exquisite eggdishes and fibre-rich muffins, the options in this collection aredesigned to be nutritious and fulfilling breakfasts that carry youthrough the morning alert, energised and sated.

This phrase book for travelers includes 100 key words to unlockthe secret of instant communication. The idea is simple- learn 100words and say 1,000 things. This book presents the basic vocabularythat will be used over and over again. All words are repeated indifferent combinations, building familiarity without effort. Allphrases are given in both simplified Chinese characters andstandard Hanoi Pinyin romanization. A brief guide to pronunciationallows the user to say the phrases correctly.

The beautifully presented and inspirational Cook's Bible is the definitive cooking guide for everyone—beginner and experienced cook alike. From choosing kitchen utensils to stocking the pantry,this book shows you can be superbly oranzed and creative in the kitchen. it offers valuable advice about all culinary matters,including kitchen equipment, ingredients, kitchen safety, and the basics of diet and healthy eating. The Cook's Bible provides practical information about all aspects of preparing and cooking food—from how to boil an egg to how to prepare sushi. It is also useful for those who know the basice but want to extend their kitchen repertoire to cooking exciting and varied dishes.its wide range of recipes has been carefully selected to combine traditional favorites with modern choices. So whether you wish to make a cheese souffle, create a paella, or bake Fresh Croissants—you will find the Cook's Bible an invaluable source of inspiration and advice that you will want to go back to again and ag

There is no more fitting conclusion toa celebration, special meal, or a simple, soothing cup of tea orcoffee than cake. 500 Cakes has the right recipe for absolutely anyoccasion: a birthday or anniversary party, an informal gathering offriends, a wedding reception - you name it. From easy refrigeratorcakes to elaborate creamy gateaux, from delicious gluten-free cakesto sumptuous layered confections, this book covers all styles andflavors of cakes, for adults, children, 'tweens, and everyoneelse!

From cold to hot, side salads to main meals, spicy to Creamy,this is the ultimate guide to saladexperimentation for anyone wholikes their food fast, healthy and fresh, tf you find you'rewayspreparing the same salads and want some inspiration, 500 Saladstakes the guessworkout of recipes with the most delicious flavourcombinations.

For lovers of food and books, literary ventriloquist Mark Crick delivers this hilarious, but practical, collection of recipes-come-pastiches. This new edition of the book, which became a Christmas hit in 05/06 when published by Libri, contains 3 new pastiches of Dickens, Calvino and Thomas Mann. Not only are the pastiches entertaining but they also work as recipes too!

Over 60 deicious recipes including healthy hot broths, hearty noodles dishes,cool salads, and spicy stir-fries; Essential information on cooking and preparing different types of noodles to ensure perfect results every time; Comprehensive illustrated glossary explains traditional Asian ingredients; Recipes drawn from a diverse range of cooking traditions.

Check out this super-fabulous sleepover kit. From top tips on how to plan your pyjama party to brilliant games and makeover ideas, this kit is perfect for you and your friends.

When the sun is shining, who can resist a barbecue? What better way to spend quality time outside with family and friends. Everyone enjoys themselves--even the cook--and there are great dishes to suit all tastes. In fact, with such a variety of foods available you may struggle to find space for it all on the barbecue!

This soup compendium is brimming with500 mouth-watering recipes, all of them clear and easy to follow.Every page is filled with ideas and tips for everykind ofsoup,broth, bisque, chowder, potage and consomme. Casua weekendlunch, simple supper,sophisticated starter, winter warmer or summercooler - you name it, there's a perfect soup for it.

Thai cuisine is a wonderfully aromatic and harmonious mixture of flavours, colours and textures, and it is incredibly easy to cook. World Food: Thailand introduces you to the flavours and textures of Thailand and shows you how to bring them into your own kitchen and impress your family and friends. There is also background information on Thailand as a country, and the foods that make up its culinary history. Thailand is now one of the most popular holiday destinations for Westerners, and more and more cooks are experinlenting with tile different dishes that originated in the country. Eating Thai food is an amazirlg experience - each flavour, be it hot, sweet or sour, can be tasted separately;leaving the mouth feeling clean and ready for more. Thai cooking is all about balance and harmony, In most people's opinion, the chilli is the most important ingredient, but there are many other essential elements that go towards creating these fahulous tastes. Coconut rnilk, lemon grass, galangal, lime leaves, palm