Nhà Xuất Bản PERIPLUS EDITIONS

This exceptional volume presents a cross section of both traditional recipes such as Chili Crab, Hokkien Fried Noodles and Murtabek and contemporary recipes including Tea-smoked Sea bass and Stingray in Banana Leaf.

Island of Bali (Periplus Classics Series)

Island of Bali is now available with a foreword by Professor Adrian Vickers which puts the book into context for a modern audience.

First published in 1937, Island of Bali is still regarded by many as the most authoritative text on Bali and its fascinating people. Included is a wealth of information on the daily life, art, customs and religion of this magical "Island of the Gods." In the author's own words it presents a "bird's-eye view of Balinese life and culture."

Miguel Covarrubias, the author, was a noted painter and caricaturist as well as a student of anthropology. He lived in Bali for a total of three years in the early 1930s, and today his account is as fresh and insightful as it was when it was originally published. Introducing the island with a survey of hits history, geography and social structure, Covarrubias goes on to present a captivating picture of Balinese art, music and drama. Religion, witchcraft, death and cremation are also covered.

Island of Bali will appeal to anyone with interest in this unique island, from general Eat, Pray, Love readers to serious anthropologist alike. Complementing the text are 90 drawings by Covarrubias and countless others by Balinese artists. Also included are 114 half-tone photographs, and five full-color paintings by the author.

The symbols and motifs of Chinese art are decoded in this encyclopedic guide to their meanings. "Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery" includes entries for hundreds of images that continuously reappear in the arts of China, including specific plants and animals, religious beings, mortals and inanimate objects. The book thoroughly illuminates the origins, common usages and diverse applications of popular Chinese symbols in a tone that is both engaging and authoritative. "Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery" is an essential reference for collectors, museum-goers, docents, students and anyone else with a serious interest in the culture and history of China. Includes both Chinese and Pinyin text, over 630 illustrations, an extensive index in both Chinese and English, bibliography and more.