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Food
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Book Description
The first book to reveal the undiscovered jewels of
Southeast Asian cuisine.
Just when you thought you knew everything about Asian
food, along comes James Oseland's Cradle of Flavor.
Oseland has spent two decades exploring the foods of the
Spice Islands. Few can introduce us to the birthplace of
spice as he does. He brings us the Nyonya dishes of
Singapore and Malaysia, the fiery specialties of West
Sumatra, and the spicy-aromatic stews of Java. Oseland
culled his recipes from twenty years of intimate contact
with home cooks and diverse markets. He presents them
here in easily made, accessible recipes, perfect for
today's home cook. Included is a helpful glossary
(illustrated in color in one of the picture sections) of
all the ingredients you need to make the dishes and
where and how to buy them. With Cradle of Flavor, fans
of Javanese Satay, Singaporean Stir-Fried Noodles, and
Indonesian curries can finally make them in their own
kitchen. 16 pages color photographs; 3 maps. |
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Book Description
A wonderfully tantalizing blend of rich aromas and
tastes, Malaysian cooking fuses the distinctive flavors
of South-east Asian food with Chinese and Indian
influences. The result is a heady mixture of herbs and
spices, sometimes cool, some fiery, but always in
perfect harmony. |
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Music |
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Product
Description
This Audio CD the rough guide to the music of
Malaysia and Malay traditional song. 15 Malay
popular traditional songs. |
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Book Description
The Music of Malaysia is a history, appreciation and
analysis of Malaysian music in its many and varied forms. It
was first published in Malay in 1997. This revised and
updated edition is the first in English.
The book categorizes the types of music genres found in
Malaysian society and provides an overview of the
development of music in that country. Analyses of the music
are illustrated with many examples transcribed from original
field recordings. Genres discussed include theatrical and
dance forms, percussion ensembles, vocal and instrumental
music and classical music.
The Music of Malaysia is an excellent introduction to and
exploration of the country's vibrant musical culture.
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Diving |
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Book Description
The ultimate guide to the enthralling world of macro
diving, this volume describes in full detail 600
different Indo-Pacific marine species, focusing on those
found in the South China, Sulu and Sulawesi seas. From
colorful nudibranchs to cleaner shrimps and from
exceptionally rare cuttlefish to hundreds of spectacular
fish species, each card features a complete insight on
distribution, habitat, size, life habits and U/W photo tips.
Illustrated with more than 800 extraordinary color
photographs and written in a clear, concise, informative
style, this book is the field guide of choice for all
serious macro divers from the Maldives to Ausralia. |
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Book Description
With its pristine, unspoilt beaches and breathtaking coral
reefs, Malaysia is fast becoming one of the leading dive
destinations in the world. The country boasts a coastline of
4,800 kilometres and over 200 islands including renowned
locations like Sipadan Island, Mabul Island,
Layang-Layang Atoll and Redang Island. Packed
with the most up-to-date information, Diving In Malaysia is
a comprehensive guide to over 130 thoroughly researched dive
and snorkel sites, ranging from the most popular to the
newly discovered. The book also introduces readers to the
unique and awe-inspiring ecosystems and marine life of
Malaysia’s coral reefs.
Written for divers and snorkellers of all levels, this
highly informative book provides invaluable advice and
information including satellite maps of featured islands and
dive sites as well as GPS (Global Positioning References).
Dr. Svrcula also provides how-to-get-there directions and
accommodation information; dive and photographic ratings;
diveable wrecks; details on weather; safety and first-aid
tips; and other practical and useful information. Also
featured is a handy-sized pull-out chart, detailing all the
sites covered in the book and their location, eco-rating and
unique features.
Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs, Dr. Svrcula
also provides readers with underwater photography tips and
techniques. In addition to providing all the information
needed to dive in Malaysia, Dr. Svrcula also addresses the
need for preserving and conserving Malaysia’s fragile marine
ecosystem and the responsible interaction of divers and
snorkellers with this underwater rainforest.
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