Penguin Books Australia

The Step-by-Step Cooking series features classic and modern dishes from various world cuisines. Details on selected ingredients provide an insight into, and an understanding of, the intricacies and unique heritage of each cuisine. Photographs and advice on food preparation and cooking techniques accompany the step-by-step instructions, making each dish a breeze to recreate in the home kitchen.

This is a book for lovers of French food and for every home cook who has ever dreamed of creating the perfect niçoise, bavarois, beef bourguignon or tarte tatin. 

French-born Australian chef and television star Manu Feildel introduces you to the absolute classics of the French kitchen and  to the home-style fare of his childhood in Brittany. Clear, easy instructions and standout food...

French Essence is a celebration of life in Provence, one of the most charming regions of France.   Vicki Archer reveals the underpinnings of that famous French ambience and sense of style, and offers inspiration to all of us who want to understand the beauty, experience the lifestyle and emulate the interiors of this exquisite part of the world.

At exactly 1.30 p.m. on 1 September 1918, the dozen men of Nine Platoon, 21st Australian Infantry Battalion, rose from Elsa Trench and walked across a weedy beet-field toward the German defenders of Mont St Quentin. Within hours, three were dead and five more were wounded, one of whom died six weeks later. The survivors returned from war, more-or-less intact, to live through the next sixty-odd years...

On moving to Paris, I met many Parisians who welcomed me into their world for a morning, and afternoon, a night - I felt like Alice in Wonderland. I found a visual feast in a land devoted to beauty, where people worship the finer things in life.

Keen to pass on his knowledge of the techniques and methods he has honed over the years, he has devoted himself to writing this comprehensive collection of timeless French recipes specifically adapted...

The Mini Rough Guide to Paris is your perfect companion to Europe's most visited and romantic capital. Discover Paris' highlights with stunning photography and detailed coverage, plus a full-colour section introducing Paris' hottest sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the stylish Marais quarter. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Paris whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions...

The Rough Guide to France is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best French attractions. Full-colour features explore the very best French wines and cheeses, as well as France's key walking regions and routes, while an extensive language section will get you started on all the most important French phrases and vocabulary. Find detailed practical advice on what...

The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon is the most comprehensive
guide to this beautiful and varied corner of southwest France. Written by a
renowned historian with more than 15 years' experience in the region, it's
packed with insightful accounts, detailed practical information and clear
maps. You'll find everything you need to know to make the most of the
region's highlights - with information...

The Rough Guide to the Dordogne and the Lot is the ultimate handbook for discovering the region, from its spectacular limestone caves to the fairytale château of Najac. Discover walks and cycle trails to ancient cliffs and peaceful riverbanks, and stop off at world-famous vineyards. Foodies will enjoy a full-colour section on A taste of Périgord, sharing the best of the region's world-renowned...

The Pocket Rough Guide Paris is your essential guide to Europe's most elegant city; covering all the key sights, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars you need to know about. Slim, stylish and utterly pocketable, it comes with a full-colour pull-out map to help you find your way around - the only map of its kind to be marked with every single listing from the guide.

DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide Paris welcomes you to a beautiful historic and cultural city. The book divides Paris into 14 areas and covers the city area by area.

Packed with beautiful illustrations and providing information on all the highlights, it includes a survival guide, a day trip section to plan your visits to the major sites and practical information on getting around the city. Explore...

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy is the essential guide to one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Whether it's the Top 10 drives and tours, haunts of famous artists, beach resorts, World war II sites, best shopping areas and markets, restaurants and cafes, the liveliest bars and clubs and the best hotels for every budget, the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy has it all.

The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Provence & The Cote d'Azur is the perfect guide for exploring this enchanting region, with clear maps and up-to-date coverage of the best attractions. Discover Provence and The Cote d'Azur's highlights with the guide's in-depth introduction, showing everything from the glamorous resorts of the Riviera and St. Tropez to the hilltop village of Roussillon...

France Eyewitness Travel Guide  will lead you straight to the best attractions France has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and clear maps of France, the guide explores everything region by region; from Champagne in the north to the sun-blessed corner of Provence and the Cote d'Azur, the world-class architecture of the Louvre to the island-life of Corsica and rolling vineyards of...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Brittany will lead you straight to the best attractions Brittany has to offer. Packed with detailed maps, this guide encompasses every facet of Brittany's unique appeal; from its rich cultural heritage, historic towns and villages, to its gorgeous landscapes, superb coastline, great food and abundant wildlife.

DK Eyewitness Loire Valley will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic region has on offer. Packed with stunning photography, colour illustrations and detailed maps, discover the Loire Valley area by area; from car racing in Le Mans to breathtaking châteaux and vibrant Nantes. DK Eyewitness Loire Valley provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the spectacular son...