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Pearls of Asia

Author : Lee Geiger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781612132440
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (324 download)

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Download or read book Pearls of Asia written by Lee Geiger and published by . This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After beloved San Francisco anchorwoman Michelle Osher is found nearly decapitated in her palatial Nob Hill apartment, suspicion focuses immediately on her wealthy, arrogant husband, Paul. Inspector Mac Fleet and his partner are assigned the sensational case, and they quickly uncover an all-too-familiar pattern linking the widowed spouse to Sheyla Samonte, a part-time waitress enjoying a lavish lifestyle on Paul Osher's dime. The pair of seasoned detectives assume she wanted a promotion from mistress to wife. The investigation turns on its head when they discover Sheyla, a drop-dead gorgeous dancer born and raised in the Philippines, works at Pearls of Asia, a stylish restaurant featuring a cast of exotic transsexual performers who serve up flirtatious teasers along with delicious cocktails. Mac crawls down a rabbit hole and comes face to face with the uniquely captivating servers-Diamond, Reyna, Nadia, and Ashley-and unveils a fascinating lifestyle full of drama, humor, and high heels. When Sheyla refuses to cooperate unless Inspector Fleet takes her to brunch, he agrees even though he knows it's outside the lines of police protocol. Mac soon finds himself dealing with his own set of personal demons, unable to decide whether to arrest Sheyla or ask her on a date. The ensuing investigation reveals infidelities, betrayals, and a host of people who might want Michelle Osher dead. But as the case heats up, so does Mac's romantic interest in Sheyla, whose stunning beauty and charming personality compel him to question her involvement, but not her courage, and to cross the line between his personal impulses and professional responsibilities. Convinced of Sheyla's innocence, Mac devotes himself to finding the real killer. Ultimately, he is moved to take actions he never dreamed of to discover the truth about the case, Sheyla, and himself.

Asia

Author : Brian Huskey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 164643241X
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (464 download)

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Download or read book Asia written by Brian Huskey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Asia contains multitudes, and not only in terms of population. The styles of food found across this continent reflect a vast expanse of landscapes and cultures, from meaty and comforting stews cooked in the cold mountains to light, tropical seafood dishes perfect for eating on the beach. Chef Brian Huskey gathers the food memories of his upbringing and his professional skills in this ode to his favorite foods from across Asia, featuring over 300 recipes for snacks, appetizers, soups, stews, entrees, and desserts, from Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese classics to contemporary takes on culinary traditions as well as dozens of recipes for drinks and an overview of essential ingredients and dozens of recipes for homemade noodles, stocks, condiments, and other staples to truly elevate these recipes." -- Adapted from back cover.

Renaissance of Asia

Author : Pradumna Bickram Rana
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814366501
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Renaissance of Asia written by Pradumna Bickram Rana and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2012 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A recent study by the Asian Development Bank notes that by 2050, Asia's per capita income would rise six-fold to reach Europe's levels today, one of many indications of Asia's "re-emergence". By then, Asia's share of global GDP would have doubled and it would have regained the dominant economic position it once held some 300 years ago before the industrial revolution.What is less well-known is that during the previous eras of globalization, Asia was also regionally integrated and globally connected. During the 19th and the first half of the 20th centuries, Asia was divided and fragmented.This unique book argues that, led by the economic dynamism and "re-encountering" between China and India, we are witnessing the "Renaissance of Asia". As in the bygone eras, Asia is integrating within itself and the global economy is intensifying, now driven by market-oriented production networks and economic policies. Asia is starting to be "re-centered" as trade and investment relations between South Asia and East Asia surge. Asia's rise is a restoration of the past, not a revolution. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the economic development of Asia.

Pearls, People, and Power

Author : Pedro Machado
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0821446932
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Pearls, People, and Power written by Pedro Machado and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pearls, People, and Power is the first book to examine the trade, distribution, production, and consumption of pearls and mother-of-pearl in the global Indian Ocean over more than five centuries. While scholars have long recognized the importance of pearling to the social, cultural, and economic practices of both coastal and inland areas, the overwhelming majority have confined themselves to highly localized or at best regional studies of the pearl trade. By contrast, this book stresses how pearling and the exchange in pearl shell were interconnected processes that brought the ports, islands, and coasts into close relation with one another, creating dense networks of connectivity that were not necessarily circumscribed by local, regional, or indeed national frames. Essays from a variety of disciplines address the role of slaves and indentured workers in maritime labor arrangements, systems of bondage and transoceanic migration, the impact of European imperialism on regional and local communities, commodity flows and networks of exchange, and patterns of marine resource exploitation between the Industrial Revolution and Great Depression. By encompassing the geographical, cultural, and thematic diversity of Indian Ocean pearling, Pearls, People, and Power deepens our appreciation of the underlying historical dynamics of the many worlds of the Indian Ocean. Contributors: Robert Carter, William G. Clarence-Smith, Joseph Christensen, Matthew S. Hopper, Pedro Machado, Julia T. Martínez, Michael McCarthy, Jonathan Miran, Steve Mullins, Karl Neuenfeldt, Samuel M. Ostroff, and James Francis Warren.

The Heart of Asia

Author : Francis Henry Skrine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Heart of Asia written by Francis Henry Skrine and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Book of the Pearl

Author : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 828 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Book of the Pearl written by George Frederick Kunz and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pearls

Author : William John Dakin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Pearls written by William John Dakin and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Asia's Maritime Bead Trade

Author : Peter Francis
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824823320
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (233 download)

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Download or read book Asia's Maritime Bead Trade written by Peter Francis and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating study is the first detailed description of the ancient and enduring trade in beads that spans more than two millennia and once stretched from the Middle East to East Asia and affected areas as far apart as West Africa and the American Pacific coast. Beads are universal and among the earliest art forms. Made of glass, semiprecious stone, or precious organic materials such as amber and coral, they were ubiquitous in the ancient world, serving as decorations, magical charms, mnemonic and counting devices, symbols of wealth and status. Much of the ancient bead trade was incorporated in Asian maritime commerce, and many of the beads involved have Asian origins. Peter Francis, Jr., a pioneer in bead studies, incorporates firsthand knowledge of beads and beadmaking in the field with years of solid, scholarly research, effectively eliminating much of the hearsay and speculation that so often characterizes works on beads. In addition to the production, use, and provenance of beads, he examines the importance of the bead trade for the economies of the countries involved and provides insights into the lives of its many participants: artisans, mariners, and merchants. He covers the widely-dispersed Indo-Pacific beads (sometimes called Trade Wind beads or mutisalah), Chinese glass beads, Middle Eastern glass beads, Indian stone beads, heirloom beads in Southeast Asia and Micronesia, and other minor beads and bead industries involved in the trade.

Handy Pocket Guide to Asian Gemstones

Author : Carol Clark
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462907261
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Handy Pocket Guide to Asian Gemstones written by Carol Clark and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the essentials of Asian gemstones with this useful and portable reference book. Gemstones, both mythical and real, are deeply embedded in the arts, religions and cultures of Asia. This handy pocket guide provides an excellent introduction to the full range of superb gemstones mined and processed in the region, their physical characteristics, historical importance and countries of origin. Stunning color photographs and informative text by noted writer on gemstones Carol Clark, will delight both gem collectors and lovers of fine jewelry alike. Periplus Handy Pocket Guides are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given.

The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook

Author : Patricia Tanumihardja
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
ISBN 13 : 1570616981
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook written by Patricia Tanumihardja and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian grandmothers — whether of Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, or Indian descent — are the keepers of the cultural, and culinary, flame. Their mastery of delicious home-cooked dishes and comfort food makes them the ideal source for this cookbook. Author Pat Tanumihardja has assembled 130 tantalizing dishes from real Chinese fried rice to the classic Filipino Chicken Adobo to the ultimate Japanese comfort dish Oyako donburi. This is hearty food, brightly flavored, equally good to look at and eat. Flavors range from soy and ginger to hot chiles, fragrant curries, and tart vinegars. The author has translated all of the recipes to work in modern home kitchens. Many of them have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations without written recipes, and some appear in tested and written form for the first time. An exhaustive Asian Pantry glossary explains the ingredients, from the many kinds of rice and curries to unfamiliar but flavorful vegetables.

China and South Asia

Author : Rajiv Ranjan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000439607
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book China and South Asia written by Rajiv Ranjan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the changing dynamics and regional power play between China and South Asia. It explores crucial issues such as China–Pakistan Economic Corridor and the changing nature of China–India relations; China’s trident approach in South Asia and its rising influence in the region; the responses of small states to rising China; China’s twenty-first-century Belt and Road Initiative; China and India; China’s rise and the USA’s security policy vis-à-vis India; the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and regional security; and Russia’s ‘Pivot to the East’ and its impact on the Asia-Pacific region. The volume brings together the views of scholars from China, South Asia and beyond on different aspects of China and South Asia engagement, including regional politics, connectivity, infrastructure and development projects, power politics, economy, ideology and culture. The chapters offer insights into trends and challenges within China’s economic and security environment as impacted by globalization, regional interests and the demands of cooperation. They present critical, comprehensive and expert analyses of China’s engagement with South Asia by covering historical, sociological, political, cultural, economic and strategic factors while including perspectives from individual countries. This volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of Chinese studies, politics and international relations, South Asian studies, foreign policy, diplomacy, security and strategic studies and political studies, as well as to those in media, policymakers, bureaucrats, diplomats and think tanks.

Beyond Price

Author : R. A. Donkin
Publisher : American Philosophical Society
ISBN 13 : 9780871692245
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (922 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Price written by R. A. Donkin and published by American Philosophical Society. This book was released on 1998 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Man has been intrigued by the origin of pearls, sensitive to their beauty, and convinced of their medicinal value for at least 5 cent. A mixture of folklore and observation preceded the earliest scientific inquiries. Fishing and trade commenced in S. Asia, between India and Sri Lanka and around the Persian Gulf. In W. and Central Europe, Inner Asia and China, and N. Amer. Freshwater pearls were probably known and treasured before those of marine origin. A refined nomenclature points to a long familiarity with etymologically related words for 'pearl'. Pearls were prominent among the luxury products of world trade and were high among the objectives of expeditions to the eastern and western Tropics. Illustrations.

The Costliest Pearl

Author : Bertil Lintner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1787382397
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book The Costliest Pearl written by Bertil Lintner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian Ocean's strategic importance to China cannot be underestimated, given the oil, African minerals and container traffic that pass through it. Not since Admiral Zheng He sailed his fleet through these waters in the fifteenth century -- exploring and mapping them in a bid to extend the Celestial Empire's trading and tributary system -- has China been present here. Beijing's re-entry into the Indian Ocean after 600 years is part of its Belt and Road megaproject, in which it is investing trillions of dollars in infrastructure projects around the Ocean rim and in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius, including a military base in Djibouti. This has touched off a new and dangerous confrontation. Ranged against China is an informal alliance of India, the US, France, Australia, and, predictably, Japan, China's arch rival in the Asia-Pacific. China is in the Indian Ocean for the long haul and the entry of big-power politics into this sensitive maritime region will shape its future for decades. Bertil Lintner unearths this dramatic story, profiles the key players, examines the economic and naval balance of power and scrutinizes the intense competition to encourage small island nations to align with either New Delhi or Beijing.

The Pearl Oyster

Author : Paul Southgate
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080931774
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Pearl Oyster written by Paul Southgate and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-08-19 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contrary to a generally held view that pearls are found by chance in oysters, almost all are now produced from farms. This book is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the biology of pearl oysters, their anatomy, reproduction, genetics, diseases, etc. It considers how they are farmed from spawning and culturing larvae in hatcheries to adults in the ocean; how various environmental factors, including pollution affect them; and how modern techniques are successfully producing large numbers of cultured pearls. This is the ultimate reference source on pearl oysters and the culture of pearls, written and edited by a number of scientists who are world experts in their fields. - Comprehensive treatment of pearl oyster biology and pearl culture - Written by the top world authorities - Highly illustrated and figured - Of practical relevance to a broad readership, from professional biologists to those involved in the practicalities and practice of pearl production

Adobo Road Cookbook

Author : Marvin Gapultos
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462911692
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Adobo Road Cookbook written by Marvin Gapultos and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a colorful crash course in Filipino cooking, with everything from classic chicken adobo to modern twists like squash and long bean risotto. [Marvin] creates a book that he hopes will spark a new and lasting interest in Filipino food and culture."--Food Network blog In The Adobo Road Cookbook, Marvin Gapultos, a food blogger-turned-gourmet food trucker, brings the exotic--yet easy to make--flavors of the Philippines into your home with this beautiful Filipino Cookbook. With a distinct lack of Filipino restaurants to be found, the road to great Filipino food begins and ends at home. In his debut cookbook, Marvin demonstrates that Filipino cuisine can be prepared in any kitchen--from Manila to Los Angeles and everywhere in-between. Marvin interprets traditional Filipino flavors with equal parts kitchen savvy and street smarts--providing easy-to-follow, tried-and-true recipes that serve as a guide to the pleasures of Filipino cooking. The nearly 100 recipes in these pages pave a culinary road trip that transports home cooks to the roadside food stalls, bars and home kitchens of the Philippines, to the hungry streets of L.A., and even into the kitchens of Marvin's grandmother, mother and aunties. A highly personal take on traditional Filipino cooking, The Adobo Road Cookbook boasts a tantalizing mix of native Filipino flavors, as well as influences from Spain, Mexico, China, and the U.S. From chapters featuring surefire entertaining foods like Filipino bar food, street food and cocktails to a complete section of adobo recipes, both traditional and with a twist, the recipes found in The Adobo Road Cookbook express Marvin's unique approach to cooking. All of his recipes emphasize their authentic Filipino roots, taking advantage of traditional island flavors for which the Philippines is rightly renowned. Original Filipino recipes include: Slow-Braised Pork Belly and Pineapple Adobo Spicy Sizzling Pork (Sisig) Salmon and Miso Sour Soup (Sinigang) Chili Crab Spring Rolls (Lumpia) Coconut Milk Risotto with Kabocha Squash and Long Beans Chicken Adobo Pot Pies Sweet Corn and Coconut Milk Panna Cotta Spicy Sizzling Pork Gin Fizz Tropical Banana-Nut Spring Rolls

The Asian Slow Cooker

Author : Kelly Kwok
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1624142907
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (241 download)

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Download or read book The Asian Slow Cooker written by Kelly Kwok and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop limiting your slow cooker to yet another barbecue pulled pork recipe and treat it with delicious, Asian foods! With Kelly Kwok, you'll learn to create the signature flavors of Asian cuisine, without spending hours over your stove. Put down your phone because you won't want Chinese take out any more!Let the slow cooker do all the cooking for you, with some recipes as simple as whisking together sauce and pouring it over chicken and veggies. You'll create restaurant quality meals with minimal effort and tons of flavor. With flavors spanning China, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan, you won't miss pulled pork tacos. Experience incredibly tasty slow cooker versions of your favorite dishes, like Vegetable Lo Mein, Vietnamese Beef Pho and Sweet and Sour Chicken.

In Asian Waters

Author : Eric Tagliacozzo
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691146829
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book In Asian Waters written by Eric Tagliacozzo and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping account of how the sea routes of Asia have transformed a vast expanse of the globe over the past five hundred years, powerfully shaping the modern world In the centuries leading up to our own, the volume of traffic across Asian sea routes—an area stretching from East Africa and the Middle East to Japan—grew dramatically, eventually making them the busiest in the world. The result was a massive circulation of people, commodities, religion, culture, technology, and ideas. In this book, Eric Tagliacozzo chronicles how the seas and oceans of Asia have shaped the history of the largest continent for the past half millennium, leaving an indelible mark on the modern world in the process. Paying special attention to migration, trade, the environment, and cities, In Asian Waters examines the long history of contact between China and East Africa, the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism across the Bay of Bengal, and the intertwined histories of Islam and Christianity in the Philippines. The book illustrates how India became central to the spice trade, how the Indian Ocean became a “British lake” between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, and how lighthouses and sea mapping played important roles in imperialism. The volume ends by asking what may happen if China comes to rule the waves of Asia, as Britain once did. A novel account showing how Asian history can be seen as a whole when seen from the water, In Asian Waters presents a voyage into a past that is still alive in the present.