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Discover the unique and bold flavours of the Arabian Peninsula with MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi, alongside her personal stories. Featuring over 100 easy, budget-friendly recipes, this vibrant cookbook brings authentic flavours of Arabia to life with a fresh, modern twist! The Red Sea Cookbook is an exuberant, colourful celebration of the diverse culinary influences and traditions of Saudi Arabia, curated by 2021 MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi. Drawing from her multicultural heritage, Madeeha presents over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that balance tradition with modern simplicity, making them perfect for busy home cooks from any walk of life. Explore the key ingredients, influences and standout dishes from the Red Sea region: Master easy Saudi condiments that will add amazing zing and vibrancy to any meal, such as Madinian Dukkah, Yemenite Zhoug and tangy Humr. Create deliciously warm and aromatic breads and rice dishes , the very fabric of Saudi cuisine, from pillowy Fatoot to the vibrant, spice-infused Loaded Jewels Rice. Cook comforting mains such as the renowned Saudi Kabsa, the national dish, aromatic Harissa Chicken with Bulgur Pilav, or Mtabbaq, the recipe that won the hearts of MasterChef viewers. Indulge in decadent cakes and bakes from the viral social media sensation Kunafa Pistachio Chocolate Basque Cheesecake to a native Saudi Keleeja cookie and savoury Farmouza. Satisfy your sweet tooth with delightful desserts like the Sundae Royale featuring date and coffee ice-cream, traditional Areeka Malakiya with a modern trifle twist, or the head-turning Hibiscus Poached Pears. Beyond the recipes, Madeeha shares cultural insights and the origins of key ingredients. Her deeply personal stories revolving around food both celebrate flavours but also reveal an unbreakable bond of father-daughter love. The Red Sea Cookbook a one-of-a-kind treasure trove for those eager to explore and celebrate the rich, multicultural aromatic flavours of Arabia.

This Guatemala guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Guatemala guidebook covers: Guatemala City, Antigua and around, The western highlands, The Pacific coast, The Oriente and Izabal, Cobán and the Verapaces, Petén and Into Honduras: Copán and around. Inside this Guatemala travel book, you'll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Guatemala, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Guatemala – Lago De Atitlán, Maya textiles, Centro Histórico, Río Dulce, Quetzal, Volcán De Pacaya, chicken buses, highland hiking, Semana Santa, studying spanish, the Ixil Region, Antigua, Tikal, Ron Zacapa Centenario, rainforest wildlife, Lívingston, Semuc Champey, Mirador Basin, Chichicastenango, Yaxhá, Maximón, Monterrico, Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Copán Ruins, coffee Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Guatemala – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Guatemala with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Essential Spanish dictionary and glossary of local terms Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Guatemala, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

FINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books "This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life; it's really, really interesting."-Foreword Reviews, STARRED review A perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things and Storm in a Teacup Have you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do cakes and cookies sometimes turn out dry? (Hint: you may not be adding enough sugar.) In Chemistry for Breakfast, award-winning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and toothpaste) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel). With a relatable, funny, and conversational style, she explains essential chemical processes everyone should know-and turns the ordinary into extraordinary. Over the course of a single day, Mai shows us that chemistry is everywhere: we just have to look for it. In the morning, her partner's much-too-loud alarm prompts a deep dive into biological clocks, fight-or-flight responses, and melatonin's role in making us sleepy. Before heading to the lab, she explains how the stress hormone cortisol helps wake us up, and brews her morning coffee with a side of heat conduction and states of matter. Mai continues her day with explainers of cell phone technology, food preservation, body odor, baking, the effects of alcohol, and the chemistry behind the expression "love drunk." All the while, she shows us what it's really like to be a working chemist, and fights against the stereotype of a nerd playing with test tubes in a lab coat. Filled with charming illustrations, laughter, and plenty of surprises, Chemistry for Breakfast is a perfect book for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of chemistry without having prior knowledge of the science. With Mai as your guide, you'll find something fascinating everywhere around you.

Almost 25 years have passed since Gilmore Girls first hit our TV screens, but the iconic show continues to captivate audiences with its warmth, humor, and irresistible storytelling. Celebrated for its loveable cast of characters and relatable moments, the series has explored the complexities of family, friendship and the pursuit of dreams and has been described as one of the greatest television shows of all time. This pocket-sized companion will transport readers into the whimsical world of mum-and-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory, and the beloved residents of Stars Hollow - a place where the coffee flows endlessly and witty banter is a way of life. From Lorelai's lightning-fast comebacks to Rory's insightful musings, the pages are crammed with the delightful dialogue and memorable lines that made the Gilmore Girls series so cherished, while behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating tidbits will satisfy even the most devoted fan. "Oy with the poodles already!" Lorelai's exclamation in the first episode, expressing her frustration, became an iconic line. "I can't stop eating. I eat because I'm unhappy, and I'm unhappy because I eat. It's a vicious cycle." A classic Lorelai moment, highlighting her humour and love for food. "A cheeseburger, onion rings, and a list of people who killed their parents and got away with it. I'm looking for heroes." The unforgettable line when Lorelai storms into the diner and shouts her order. " Trig, I can do. But boys and dating, forget it." Rory reflecting on her love life.

A calm, immersive way to develop real French reading fluency through story. The Apartment: Bilingual French-English Stories is the first book in the B1 section of a structured 52-story reading system for adult learners who want to acquire French naturally through sustained reading, not memorisation or explicit grammar study. Set in a quiet French neighbourhood where everyday life unfolds through familiar streets, small cafés, traditional shops, and simple moments of connection-a charming apartment with blue shutters, a corner café where people know each other, a bakery that opens before dawn, and a canal where memories seem to remain in the evening light-each story explores how ordinary places become meaningful through the people who inhabit them. Across four interconnected stories, Élodie begins a new chapter after moving into an old apartment with blue shutters in a peaceful neighbourhood. At first, the unfamiliar streets and unknown faces feel distant. Slowly, through small encounters and daily routines, the neighbourhood begins to welcome her. A morning coffee at the local café introduces her to familiar voices, the baker who starts work before sunrise reveals the quiet traditions of the community, and an evening walk along the canal shows her how places can hold memories across generations. Through these gentle moments, Élodie discovers that a home is not created by walls alone. It is built through conversations, shared traditions, familiar faces, and the small rituals that connect people over time. The writing blends clear, accessible French with authentic French literary traditions. Sentence structures remain natural and readable while introducing longer narrative flow, richer descriptions, and more nuanced emotional expression. Meaning is developed through repetition, sensory detail, dialogue, and context rather than direct explanation, allowing vocabulary growth and comprehension to emerge naturally through immersion. This B1 level volume strengthens essential vocabulary from previous levels while introducing new language through realistic situations involving neighbourhood life, food, friendships, memories, local traditions, and personal reflection. Each story gradually expands the learner's ability to follow longer narratives, understand implied meaning, and experience French beyond isolated sentences or classroom exercises. Rather than teaching French directly, the book creates the conditions for acquisition through reading: repeated exposure to useful language, authentic cultural details, emotionally engaging characters, and stories that encourage the reader to keep discovering what happens next. Ideal for learners moving from intermediate comprehension toward confident independent reading of French fiction.

From the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and My Favorite Things comes a wondrous collection of words and paintings that is a moving art book and meditation on the beauty and complexity of women's lives and roles, revealed in the things they hold. "What do women hold? The home and the family. And the children and the food. The friendships. The work. The work of the world. And the work of being human. The memories. And the troubles. And the sorrows and the triumphs. And the love." In the spring of 2021, Maira and Alex Kalman created a small, limited-edition booklet "Women Holding Things," which featured select recent paintings by Maira, accompanied by her insightful and deeply personal commentary. The booklet quickly sold out. Now, the Kalmans have expanded that original publication into this extraordinary visual compendium and coffee table book. Women Holding Things includes the bright, bold images featured in the booklet as well as an additional sixty-seven new paintings highlighted by thoughtful and intimate anecdotes, recollections, and ruminations. Most are portraits of women, both ordinary and famous, including Virginia Woolf, Sally Hemings, Hortense Cezanne, Gertrude Stein, as well as Kalman's family members and other real-life people. These women hold a range of objects, from the mundane-balloons, a cup, a whisk, a chicken, a hat-to the abstract-dreams and disappointments, sorrow and regret, joy and love. Kalman considers the many things that fit physically and metaphorically between women's hands: We see a woman hold a book, hold shears, hold children, hold a grudge, hold up, hold her own. In visually telling their stories, Kalman lays bare the essence of women's lives-their tenacity, courage, vulnerability, hope, and pain. Ultimately, she reveals that many of the things we hold dear-as well as those that burden or haunt us-remain constant and connect us from generation to generation. Here, too, are pictures of a few men holding things, such as Rainer Maria Rilke and Anton Chekhov, as well as objects holding other objects that invite us to ponder their intimate relationships to one another. Women Holding Things, a stunning illustrated book, explores the significance of the objects we carry-in our hands, hearts, and minds-and speaks to, and for, all of us. Maira Kalman's unique work is a celebration of life, of the act and the art of living, offering an original way of examining and understanding all that is important in our world-and ultimately within ourselves. This beautiful volume explores the profound in the everyday: Artistic Meditation: A moving exploration of women's lives, revealed through the mundane and meaningful things they carry. Illustrated Portraits: Features dozens of new, bright, bold paintings of both ordinary women and famous figures like Virginia Woolf and Gertrude Stein. Insightful Commentary: Each image is accompanied by Kalman's intimate anecdotes and ruminations on memory, joy, sorrow, and love. A Perfect Gift: A thoughtful book for mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends that celebrates the tenacity, courage, and vulnerability that connects generations.

5 romance stories in one sexy bundle! Includes HIS SWEET LITTLE ADDICTION, TAKING THE BRIDE, YOU EQUALS MINE, CATCHING HIS THIEF, and THE OBSESSED HUSBAND. HIS SWEET LITTLE ADDICTION She has a ring on her finger. He doesn't care. To prevent unwanted advances from horny jerks, Serena Lee's friend gave her a fake engagement ring. And it has worked like magic-until she encounters Shawn Choi, her overly possessive and controlling (but ridiculously sexy) ex, in a coffee shop. Despite the rock on her finger, Shawn relentlessly pursuits her. His goal-to get her in his bed and to put a ring of his own on that little finger. ***A contemporary romance novelette featuring insta-love, sex, and an over-the-top alpha male lead*** TAKING THE BRIDE I was supposed to get married to Christopher Harrington, a sweet and cute accountant. But then my ex Zachary Ellroy-an insanely wealthy and drop-dead gorgeous movie star-showed up, telling me that he was the man I should be marrying instead. Even crazier? He said he wanted to put a baby inside of me... ***A sexy and romantic short story featuring a reluctant bride, an alpha male who knows what he wants, and baby-making action!*** YOU EQUALS MINE An alpha male husband. An unfaithful wife. One sizzling hot weekend. When Derek finds out that his beloved wife Karen has been having an affair, he totally loses it. Then he makes it his mission to remind his wife who she belongs to always and forever. ***A sexy novelette full of over the top possessiveness and hot smut!*** CATCHING HIS THIEF For the past 10 years, millionaire Seth Chang has sworn off relationships. It's a lonely existence, but he doesn't want to risk getting his heart broken again after his first marriage imploded so badly. Then he discovers Sophie Lee, a sweet and all-too-tempting runaway, in his basement. It turns out that she has been breaking into his home and stealing his food. She's running from a rough home life, and instead of wanting to call the cops on her, Seth finds himself wanting to provide Sophie with a better life by his side... A sweet and sexy story to celebrate Turkey Day featuring an alpha male and the reluctant thief he wants to claim for his own. THE OBSESSED HUSBAND Lately, Ella has been feeling neglected. Her husband Dylan has been spending a lot of late nights at the office, and she misses the days when he was wrapped up in his wife instead of his company. Dylan knows he hasn't been paying enough attention to his wife. He swears he's going to make it up to her once he finalizes this business deal. But when he discovers something on Ella's dresser, he decides he needs to take drastic measures IMMEDIATELY, business deal or not. ***A sweet and sexy story with an over-the-top alpha male husband, a wife in desperate need of loving, and naughty fun in paradise!***