Coffee Table Books
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PARIS - SHOPS & MORE

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Editeur : Taschen
Collection : ICONS
Genre : GUIDE TOURISTIQUE
Date de parution : 02/2007
Présentation : Broché
Dimensions : 15X20 cm
Arm yourself with the stylish guide to style in the world’s style capital! Small enough to fit in a tiny handbag but big enough to include descriptions and photographs of Paris’s best fashion, shoe, and perfume shops, but also concept stores, bakeries, cheese and chocolate havens, and other hotspots, this little number will help you get the most out of your Parisian shopping experience.

FRANCE - MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

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france mediterranean cuisine

Format: Hardback Book
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Konemann
Date Published: 31/10/2006
Language: English

How to cook like a king in France? With the "Mediterranean Specialties" series, it's no problem! In eight individual volumes - France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Tunisia and Islands of the Mediterranean - aficionados of Mediterranean cuisine will find a delightful cross-section of delicacies specific to each country. In each book, eleven renowned master chefs demonstrate the preparation of the recipes in steps that are described in detail, so that even cooks with little experience can be assured of success. Anecdotes and background information about local customs and the origins of select ingredients round out the presentation. Cold and warm appetisers, soups, creative main dishes with fish and meat, and ingenious desserts to crown any meal: in this series readers will discover the fascinating world of Mediterranean specialties with fragrant spices that taste of sun and the sea, awakening vivid associations with these vibrant cultures and cuisines.

MONUMENTS THAT TELL STORIES OF PARIS

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- Auteur : Jean Daly
- Editeur : Parigramme
- Paru en : novembre 2001
- Reliure : relié
Monuments that Tell Stories of Paris: from the Roman Arena to the Grande Arche at la Defense. A Paris guide for children filled with beautiful line drawings and descriptions of this city¿s architectural highlights, this little book takes young readers inside its historical landmarks, bringing back to life the times in which they came to be.

UNDISCOVERED FRANCE

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undiscovered france
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
Author: Tilleray, Brigitte
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Date Published: 31/08/2002
In this text, writer and journalist brigitte tilleray and photographer richard turpin take the reader on a tour of the spectacular hidden france. Brigitte's lively and evocative text and richard's photography attempt to capture the very essence of french village life.

TINTIN: THE COMPLETE COMPANION

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TINTIN complete
Format: Hardback Book
Number of pages: 205
Author: Michael Farr
Publisher: John Murray General Publishing Division
Date Published: 4/10/2001
Tintin, the extraordinary reporter with his immediately recognizable coif and his dog Snowy, has been a publishing phenomenon since he first appeared in 1928. This text explains the source of all the stories and shows how Herge updated the stories in later editions to reflect the changing world.

NAPOLEON - the visionary conqueror

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napoleon

Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 131
Author: Ledru, Eric
Foreword by : Tulard, Jean
Publisher: Moliere
Date Published: 1/04/2001
Language: English

A richly illustrated biography of Napoleon, this book sheds new light on one of the most written-about figures in history. Napoleon's epic life and deeds are recounted in rare depth that will enlighten both casual history buffs and dedicated scholars. This full-color illustrated book contains a wealth of high-quality reproductions, including historical paintings, battle scenes, and period documents.

About the Author
Eric Ledru is a member of the Institut Napoleon.

A LITTLE TASTE OF FRANCE

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Format: Paperback Book
Number of pages: 256
Author: Kay Halsey; Maria Villegas & Sarah Randell
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Date Published: 31/05/2003
Explore the world of French food and wine through the pages of this book. Shop in the markets of Paris and Provence, learn how Camembert is made in Normandy and visit the vineyards of Champagne. With 100 eaay to follow recipes this book will add a Gallic touch to any kitchen.

COOKING IN THE FRENCH FASHION

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cooking in the french
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 93
Author: Ovide, Stephanie
Illustrator : Magner, Maurita
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Date Published: 1/05/1999
Language: English and French - Bilingual  
France is renowned for its contributions to worlds of cuisine and fashion, and this cookbook captures the essence of both. Featuring 38 bilingual recipes, Cooking in the French Fashion offers unique insight into the art of contemporary French cuisine. Popular recipes-both traditional and contemporary-are all adapted for the modern North American kitchen. Sample such stylish delicacies Blanquette de veau (Veal Blanquette), Artichauts vinaigrette (Artichokes with Vinaigrette Soauce), Gigot d'agneau aux flageolets (Leg of Lamb with Flageolets) and Mousse au chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) among many others. With the illustrator's enchanting fashion sketches throughout, Cooking in the French Fashion is the perfect gift for any cook, novice or gourmand, who want to learn more about the French palate, culture and language.