Penguin Books Australia

The first in a series of cookbooks that will be the definitive guide to the heritage food of Singapore.  

From Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo comes a landmark work of narrative non-fiction that tells the dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in one of the world's most lively but treacherous cities

The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra will guide you through India's most colourful and fascinating region, with reliable practical information and clearly explained cultural background. Whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink, inspiring accommodation or the most exciting things to see and do, this guide will provide your solution.

The Rough Guide to India is the essential travel guide to this fascinating country. It covers all the major areas, from Delhi's Paharganj to Havelock Island in the Andamans, with reviews of the best resorts, hotels, restaurants and nightlife for every taste and budget. The guide includes practical advice on exploring all the attractions, like the stunning temples, mosques and museums, and details all...

One of this century's greatest surprises has been the economic and social revolution in India. A country long characterized by such adjectives as 'timeless', 'spiritual' and 'backward' is now viewed through a new set of clichés: 'hi-tech', 'materialistic', 'go-getting'. But what is the real nature of this rapid change, and what are its roots?

New edition of the ultimate cookbook for curry lovers.

The Rough Guide to Nepal offers an insider's guide to Nepal, from its 'Tantric' temples to its lively bars. It details all the finest Himalayan treks, with practical, up-to-date and expert advice on where to go when and what to take. It covers all the National Parks, offering advice and information on everything from tracking wildlife to hiring elephants. Dedicated chapters are devoted to mountain...

The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide India is your indispensible guide to this exciting country. This fully updated guide includes hand drawn cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of India's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all its cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this cultural...

The DK Eyewitness Delhi, Agra and Jaipur travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions the region has on offer. Fully illustrated, with coverage of all the major sights from Humayun's Tomb and Rajput Fort-Palace to the world-famous Taj Mahal; the guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs. The guide includes comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, entertainment...

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Delhi will lead you straight to the best attractions the Indian capital has to offer. Whether you're looking for the most interesting historic buildings, the best places to eat or venues to see local performing arts: this guide is the perfect pocket sized companion.

CultureShock! is a dynamic, indispensable series of guides for travellers who want to truly understand the countries they are visiting, working in or moving to.  Each title explains the country's customs, traditions and social and business etiquette in a lively, informative style.

CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed...

India: The Cookbook is the definitive guide to the rich and varied cooking of India. Doing for India what The Silver Spoon did for Italy and 1080 Recipes did for Spain, it contains 1,000 easy-to-follow, authentic recipes covering the length and breadth of India, including starter salads and kebabs; fish, vegetarian and meat main courses; breads and snacks; pickles and side dishes; and desserts and...

'His recipes are so meticulous and clear, that the absolute beginner can follow them'   Elizabeth David

Indian cuisine is probably best known for its hot curries, but it is in fact amazingly varied. Dishes range from mildly spiced to fiery, creamy to fried or grilled, sour to sweet – but always with a carefully selected blend of aromatic spices and herbs.

'By far the most insightful survey of Pakistan I have read in recent years . . . a vital book'  Mohsin Hamid, New York Review of Books