This book showcases six beautifully designed, culture-rich spas and retreats. It explores the spas, their locales and treatments along with the fascinating history behind their inception, with roots in Ayurveda, Chinese Traditional Medicine, rural herbalism and Unani and the practices of forest-dwelling indigenous peoples. Historical analysis of some of the region's more esoteric practices - Balinese spirituality and magic, the dangers of collecting birds' nests, the botanical heritage of the orang asli in Malaysia, and traditional Indonesian tonics - is also fully explored. A must-have for spa aficionados, Spa Village: Honouring Healing Traditions is a book about beauty, wellness and spirituality, from the inside out.

Balinese-style villas and resorts are popping up everywhere, from Ibiza to St. Barts to Singapore. In this comprehensive guide, author Julian Davison explores the intricacies of the architecture and the reasons for its global popularity. You'll learn why innovative international architects have been designing Bali-inspired resorts and villas for decades, drawing their inspiration from a rich vernacular tradition. The thirty chapters in this book cover dozens of topics like: Architecture and Social Status The Balinese Village Sacred Rice and Subak Temples Contemporary Hotels and Resorts Gardens and Water Features And many more! This one-of-a-kind book features detailed information on building materials, construction techniques and intricate traditional ornamentation. Over 200 photographs and watercolor illustrations provide a clear picture of the island's architecture and an eye-opening look at a culture that has captivated the world's imagination for over a century.

Singapore is a microcosm of the many and varying cultures found in Asia. Everywhere you look you see a different face, another style of dress, a different building style: it's a layered country, full of contradiction, yet homogenised. Like the country this new book showcases these particularly Singaporean sights: the contrasts and contradictions as well as the parallels. In a way no other book has achieved. This book, like Singapore is unique and a perfect memory of time, profitably spent and must have purchase for vistors and resident alike.

Learn about the culture and history of Thai cuisine and learn to cook 72 delicious Thai dishes with this illustrated Thai cookbook. Thai cuisine is unique, having drawn inspiration from such diverse sources as China and India, Persia and Portugal. The Food of Thailand presents a cross-section of Thai recipes from all regions of the country--as prepared in private homes, street stalls and even palace kitchens. Produced and photographed entirely in Thailand, this Thai cookbook offers an in-depth look at the unique cultural origins and influences behind Thai cuisine and provides recipes for universal favorites such as Tom Yang Goong and Pad Thai, as well as numerous sauces, dips, salads, snacks and desserts. Featured recipes include: Green Chicken Curry with Basil and Eggplant Mussaman Beef Curry Spicy Prawn Soup with Lemongrass Grilled Pork With Chili Sauce Stir-fried Squid with Garlic And much more!

Your all-in-one guide to authentic Malaysian flavors and recipes! Malaysian cuisine is an exciting blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Eurasian, and Nonya cooking. Author Wendy Hutton presents authentic recipes for all the most popular Malaysian dishes, from soups and salads to rice and noodle dishes. Each recipe features sumptuous color photos taken on location in Malaysia by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, one of Asia's top photographers. The 62 unforgettable recipes in this book include: Chicken Curry Puff Nonya Prawn Salad with Sweet Spicy Dressing Chilli Eggplant with Basil Spicy Kelantanese Barbecued Chicken Black Pepper Crab Pancakes with Sweet Coconut Filling And many more! In addition to unforgettable recipes, the book introduces you to the nation's diverse culinary traditions and the unique ingredients that make this cuisine so exciting. The Food of Malaysia's 62 easy-to-follow recipes include detailed descriptions of cooking methods, enabling you to reproduce the delicious flavors of Malaysia in your own kitchen!

Savor the delicious flavors of Sri Lanka! Authors Douglas Bullis and Wendy Hutton present an exquisite collection of recipes from chefs and kitchens all around the island. With their help, your new favorite meal may be one of these classic Sri Lankan dishes! The 60 recipes include: Banana Blossom Sambol Tomato and Fennel Soup Tamarind Claypot Fish Topknot Cakes Curried Okra And many more! This unique book features stunning photographs of each recipe taken on location in Sri Lanka, a comprehensive introduction to the island's cuisine, and a detailed glossary of Sri Lankan ingredients. Sri Lankan Cooking is your starting point to explore the delicious world of Sri Lankan cooking!

Wellness in mind and body, as well as spiritual wellness is becoming an essential awareness in society. India is well known for its studies in the art of meditation, yoga and natural medicines. Delving into India's rich history and culture of natural medicine, beauty and wellness, The Indian Spa is a must have guide to India's luxury spas and spa treatments. The Indian Spa is the first book of its kind to cover the plethora of wellness therapies that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The country's four healing systems -Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Tibetan traditional medicine are covered, along with yoga, meditation and more. A comprehensive chapter also highlights the exotic places where you can try the treatments, including luxury spas, resorts, Ayurvedic institutions, yoga retreats and more.

Here is the ultimate visual resource for the tropical lifestyle, presented via the depiction of an amazing richness of architectural styles - rustic and luxurious, simple and ornate, historic and contemporary. This inspiring collection focuses on the Asian tropics, and includes discussions of the history of each region in terms of colonization, immigration and the tourist trade today, and their effects on the evolution of the local architectural style. Beautiful photographs bring the buildings to life in their environments, showing exterior and interior views, landscapes and seascapes, and detailed architectural features, leading to some extraordinary juxtapositions.

Learn authentic and delicious recipes with this beautifully illustrated Filipino cookbook.This delightful collection of 85 tried and tested recipes from the Philippines showcases the full range of authentic dishes from the country. Each region has its own distinct food culture and the book relates the secrets o=and soul of dishes that create the cultural mosaic that is the Philippines. The Filipino Cookbook features easy, step-by-step instructions that Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike will enjoy. Learn to make the famous vegetable dishes of the Tagalog peninsula to the seafood and noodles of the Visayan Islands and the spicy and colorful curries of Mindanao. Learn to make a perfect Pinakbet (Sauteed Vegetables with Shrimp Paste) or a delicious Halo-Halo (Mixed Fruits Dessert). Regale your friends with a wonderfully easy Paella (Rice and Seafood Medley) and Morcon (Stuffed Beef Roll) or an amazing bowl of Pininyahang Manok (Chicken with Pineapple). Utilizing readily available ingredients, The Filipino Cookbook allows the home cook to create authentic Filipino food at home, whether you are one of the 4 million Filipino-Americans living in the United States or simply interested in trying something new.Authentic Filipino recipes include: Pan de Sal Bread Rolls Wonton Soup Crispy Lechon Pork Chicken Adobo Sweet and Sour Fish Mung Bean and Spinach Stew Noodles with Shrimp and Tofu Sweet Banana and Jackfruit Rolls Iced Tapioca Pearl and Jelly Drink

Chedis, chofahs and intricate decorative details are some of the salient architectural features that represent the distinguished Thai style, where function is combined with an innate beauty of form. In this revised edition, some of the most beautiful hotels in Thailand, such as the pagoda-like Sukhothai Hotel and the internationally acclaimed Chiva-Som are featured. Other enchanting depictions include elements that are found throughout rustic and modern settings, occasionally bringing the reader into the artfully designed interior. From chic Bangkok residences to provincial country dwellings to picturesque seaside resorts and luxurious hotels, the essence of this fascinating and beautiful country is revealed in the stunning photos.

This publication is a celebration of Chiang Mai Style with stunning photographs that capture the essence of Chiang Mai's architecture and interiors, as well as its arts and crafts. Chiang Mai Style takes the reader on a journey through the tribal tradition of the houses of northern Thailand and gives a sweeping view of the city's most contemporary homes, luxurious resorts and spas, with modern interiors yet retaining the essence of Chiang Mai's rich architectural heritage.

This handy field guide introduces over 55 different flowers commonly found in Asia. Each flower is clearly presented and described, with a detailed description of each bloom including its history and gardening tips. Features of Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Flowers include: A convenient paperback format and eye-catching cover; Descriptions and notes on over 55 flowers, including adenium, allamanda, angelis trumpet, balsam, banana, bat lily, bougainvillea, champak, crepe ginger, frangipani, heliconia, hibiscus, jasmine, lotus, orchid, poinsettia and water lily; Listing of scientific and family names, as well as common names in Indonesian, Malay and Thai; Over 120 beautiful colour photographs; A wealth of expert botanical information.

Create flavorful and visually stunning dishes with this easy-to-follow Malaysian cookbook. The Food of Malaysia presents over 62 easy-to-follow recipes with detailed descriptions of Malaysian cooking methods and ingredients, enabling you to reproduce the exotic flavors of Malaysia in your own kitchen. Malaysia's cuisine is an exciting blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European cooking. Drawing on their multiethnic heritage, Malaysians have developed unique variations on Asian favorites like Malay Chicken Satay, Chinese Fried Kway Teow and Indian Chicken Curry Puffs. Added to these are exotic creations like the fiery Portuguese Baked Fish prepared by Malacca's Eurasian community, Kelantanese Nasi Ulam (rice blended with handfuls of freshly chopped herbs) and savory Butter Prawns--a dish that blends seasonings from all of Malaysia's major ethnic groups. The Food of Malaysia provides a selection of unforgettable recipes, at the same time introducing the reader to the nation's diverse cultural and culinary traditions. Delicious Malaysian recipes include: Mango Chutney Borneo Fish Ceviche Zen's Crispy Brown Noodles with Gravy Fiery Chicken Curry Devil Southern Indian Mutton Curry Black Pepper Crab Pancakes with Sweet Coconut Filling And many more...