Penguin Books Australia

Sensations A Tasting Menu of Chinese-inspired Flavours is award-winning Chef Sam Leong's second book, showcasing more of his culinary genius and creativity.  Drawing inspiration from the Japanese kaiseki meal and French dégustation menu, Sam has changed the face of modern Chinese cuisine and taken it to a new level of excellence.  Heighten your senses with this exciting collection of...

Discover the best of Japanese home cooking with Cooking Classics Japan . Written in an easy-to-follow format and accompanied by step-by-step photographs, this cookbook will inspire both experienced and budding cooks to whip up delicious and authentic Japanese food at home. Find classic dishes such as Chawanmushi, Cha Soba and Katsu Don alongside family-favourites such as Baked Hokkaido-style Salmon...

This new edition of A Walking Tour Hong Kong is a study in contrasts as a collage of buildings old and new is set against a canvas of colonialism and modernism. Architect G. Byrne Bracken takes his passion to the streets of Hong Kong capturing with his sketches the duality of Hong Kong's built environment; from shop houses to skyscrapers, temples to churches, mansions to make-shift vendor stalls.

Step-by-Step Cooking: Japanese introduces you to a delectable variety of Japanese culinary delights. The refreshingly light cuisine of this beautiful country is simply stunning, with its clean, fresh flavours. Recipes range from cleansing clear soups to slow-simmered vegetables, seafood and meat dishes as well as hearty rice and noodle dishes and decadent desserts. 

Step-by-Step Cooking: Chinese will guide novice cooks through the necessary techniques for preparing Chinese dishes and provide more experienced cooks with fresh ideas for Chinese cooking. This collection of recipes features a wide range of Chinese dishes that are easy to prepare with readily available ingredients. For all those who love Chinese cuisine, this is the book that demystifies Chinese cooking...

Recreate a slice of Bali through Step-by-Step Cooking: Balinese. Chef Heinz Von Holzen shares 42 authentic recipes reflect the unique flavours and aromas of Balinese cooking. 

Chef Jereme Leung reinterprets the traditional Shanghainese recipes with unique and contemporary presentations for the modern table.

Country Driving is Peter Hessler's account of his travels through China over the past decade - from the fortified towns along the Great Wall in the north, to near inaccessible hilltop villages and the entrepreneurial cities of the south-east, where factory start-ups are a dime a dozen.

This is the story of a nation modernising at great pace, and of the lives of ordinary Chinese caught up in that modernisation. ...

This stunning photographic journey goes straight to the heart of Bhutan - a country on the cusp of opening its doors to the West.  It explores the culture, history, beliefs and dazzling Himalayan landscapes of the world's newest democracy taking us into the lives of its people as their country enters the modern world.

The result is a book of brilliant and evocative photographs and stories about...

Kylie Kwong's philosophy is to use the freshest produce and cook it simply to make the most of the clean flavours. All the necessary ingredients are available at your supermarket and Kylie's recipes are friendly and straightforward. In no time, you'll be cooking everyday...

The Rough Guide to Korea is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating peninsula, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best tourist attractions. Discover Korea's highlights with stunning photography and insightful descriptions of everything from Seoul's wonderful palaces and hectic nightlife scene, to the fishing islands of the West and South Seas, as well as a chapter devoted to North...

The Rough Guide to Tokyo is the definitive guide to Japan's hyperactive capital. With clear maps of every neighbourhood and detailed coverage of all the city's attractions, this book will help you discover the best Tokyo has to offer. With detailed practical advice, whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink or inspiring accommodation and the most exciting places to party, you'll find...

The award-winning Rough Guide to Japan is the definitive guide to this fascinating country with its stunning landscapes, dynamic pop culture, world-class dining and rich history. It will guide you with reliable information and a clearly explained background on everything from Japan's history, religions, arts, movies and music to the country's pressing environmental issues. Whether you're looking for...

The Rough Guide to Shanghai is the ultimate insider's guide to China's brash new megacity. With the extravagant 2010 world expo serving as its coming out party, Shanghai is muscling forward to take its place alongside such financial powerhouses as Tokyo and London. With clear maps of every neighbourhood and detailed coverage of all the city's attractions, this book will help you discover the best Shanghai...

The Forbidden City. The Summer Palace. Tian'anmen Square. Beijing is famed for its iconic historical sights. But it's also a dynamic, dizzying city, where hipsters rub elbows with old-timers practicing tai ji in misty morning parks, and laptop-toting businessmen collect herbal cures from traditional pharmacies. Leading you through the ancient hutongs and around the city's cutting-edge arts scene...

The Rough Guide to Taiwan is the ultimate guide to this fascinating island. Discover Taiwan's highlights with stunning photography, clear maps and detailed coverage of all the top attractions and lesser-visited sights. From the island's magnificent national parks and tranquil hot spring resorts, to its most lavish temples and the mind-blowing National Palace Museum. Find practical advice on what to...

The Rough Guide to China covers of all of mainland China and Tibet, as well as the lesser known administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. The Rough Guide provides all the information you need, whether you want to explore the sophisticated nightlife of Beijing and Shanghai, chill out in the mellow travellers' havens of Dali and Yangshuo, or roam the streets of wonderfully historical towns such...

A FASCINATING INSIDE LOOK AT THE ENIGMATIC CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE-BEIJING, CHINA

A definitive, and highly entertaining, account of contemporary Beijing, the undisputed capital of the twenty-first century.