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Ernest Wilson was the foremost plant collector of his generation,
responsible for introducing over 1,000 species to our gardens in
the West. The authors of this book reveal Wilson's adventures
through excerpts from his own writing as well as describing their
own experiences tracing his journeys in the wilds of China today.
Wilson's legacy includes glass plate photographs taken in Sichuan
at the beginning of the 20th century depicting landscapes,
villages, river scenes, people and plants, veteran and exceptional
trees. Armed with copies of these images and with the help of
Chinese guides and local knowledge, the authors retraced Wilson's
footsteps, taking photographs themselves. The result, a splendid
series of 'then and now' images, is a key feature of this
informative homage to a great plant hunter. Further photographs
provide a fascinating insight into the changes and continuities in
China over a hundred year period, and offer a captivating glimpse
of people and places in the remote province of Sichuan.
This stylishly illustrated publication is the first-ever cookery
book to come from within the Royal Household. Written by the Royal
Chef, it enables the reader to recreate a selection of authentic
dishes prepared and served to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal
Family.With an emphasis on sophisticated seasonal cooking and
fresh, local ingredients, the recipes will cater for a variety of
occasions and range in both scope and scale, with offerings for
both new and experienced cooks. The book elaborates on the recipes
with tips on enter taining and inspirational ideas for preparation
and presentation, including illustrations and explanations of the
choice of china, decorations and flowers that accompany royal
meals.Also included are fascinating snapshot details of the history
of royal dining and entertaining taken from the Royal Library and
Archives atWindsor Castle.
A few strange places, some strange people with even stranger
desires, and the strangest of Drug Lords. Some of the places,
people and even desires I think you may be familiar with; I'll
warrant that you've never met a man like Manny, the Deity of Dope.
A perfect Murder, stimulating Sex, and sorrowful Loss. These all
await the reader of "MY FIRST MURDER"; Miners and murders, cops and
robbers, pimps and pedophiles, masters and subs, dicks and daggers,
dogs and bitches, and assorted things and places. Some part is
based on reality, some part is pure fiction. Figure it out. There
will be pages you will relate to and others you will pray that you
will never experience. You may recognize a person or a place you
have experienced. You may even look into a paper mirror.
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