Updated by popular demand, this is the fourth edition of this important bibliography. It lists a wide selection of works on or about Myanmar published in English and in hard copy since the 1988 pro-democracy uprising, which marked the beginning of a new era in Myanmar’s modern history. There are now 2,727 titles listed. They have been written, edited, translated or compiled by over 2,000 people, from many different backgrounds. These works have been organized into thirty-five subject chapters containing ninety-five discrete sections. There are also four appendices, including a comprehensive reading guide for those unfamiliar with Myanmar or who may be seeking guidance on particular topics. This book is an invaluable aid to officials, scholars, journalists, armchair travellers and others with an interest in this fascinating but deeply troubled country.

Burma (Myanmar) is a Southeast Asian country that is emerging from crisis after more than a half century of hard-line military rule and cultural, diplomatic and economic isolation. With the dissolution of its military regime, the State Peace and Development Council, in 2011, a formally civilian but military-dominated constitutional government was inaugurated. By 2012, Burma’s president, retired General Thein Sein, had established a working relationship with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the country’s pro-democracy movement since 1988, and after a 2012 by-election she and members of her opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), entered the new Union Parliament as legislators. However, even with the election victory of Daw Suu Kyi and the NLD in the General Election of November 2015, Burma faces daunting challenges: it is still one of the poorest countries in Southeast, fissured by longstanding ethnic conflicts that have made a nationwide peace agreement elusive and its people’s security and the environment are threatened by foreign economic exploitation. Religious discord is also widely evident, as Buddhist militants instigate violence against the country’s religious minorities, especially Muslims. Today Burma’s prospects are the most hopeful they have been for over half a century, as the country takes steps along the road to a more open society and economy. This edition of the Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar) encompasses not only current developments, but also Burma’s over 1,500 years-old recorded history and the most important features of its cultures, ethnicity, religions, society and economy. This is done through achronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

Myanmar is a land with strong cultural traditions and a long history and civilization. In spite of being situated between India and China, its cuisine has little to do with that of either country. The rich variety of Myanmar food is presented in this book, with 101 recipes ranging from Well-Behaved Pickled Fish to Golden Rice, Silver Rice. A comprehensive glossary of essential ingredients and where to buy them makes exploring this little-known cuisine as easy as it is tempting. For anyone who loves to explore countries through their food, here is a passport to Myanmar's diverse and delicious food culture. Adventurous eaters will love this well-written collection of recipes from Myanmar, a country that, for many, is still wrapped in shadows. Easy to prepare and a pleasure to eat, the dishes in Ginger Salad and Water Wafers are sure to launch a thousand dinner parties. Author Ma Thanegi is an artist, a writer, an enthusiastic cook, and an indefatigable gourmet who has lived in Myanmar since birth. The recipes she has collected in this book are ones that she has often enjoyed in the company of friends.

"The little known cultures and cuisine of northern Laos are reflected in the recipes of its local ethnic groups and Luang Namtha Province's premiere ecotourism lodge. Eighty-eight dishes from Lao, Kmhmu', Tai Dam, Tai Yuan, Tai Lue and Akha are presented in clear, simple recipes..."--Back cover.

Rice: Asia, Middle East, Africa, North and South America, Europe, Australia. Beverages and appetizers. Soups and salads. Vegetables. Poultry, meat, seafood, and fish. Breads and rolls. Desserts. Cakes and cookes. Picles and chutneys. Kitchen hints.

In a book with full-color photos and more than 100 recipes--including Thousand-Year-Old Eggs and Smoked Tea-Brined Capon--the authors offer an overview of tea, including ancient picking and drying techniques, popular growing regions around the world and the storied past of the tea trade.

"It's so very easy to create quick, brilliant Asian dishes at home. These are the recipes I come back to, time and time again." Marion Grasby knows Asian food. Better yet, she knows how to whip up quick, delicious, no-fuss versions of all the Asian classics we know and love - from Nasi Goreng and Thai Beef Salad to Lemongrass Chicken and Indian Lamb Kofta. As one of Australia's most popular food identities and the brains behind the hugely successful Marion's Kitchen range of Thai meal kits sold in supermarkets around the country, Marion is no stranger to requests for fast Asian recipe ideas for busy families. In Asia Express she shares her wealth of knowledge of Asian cuisine in a fun and fresh way, providing quick versions of ALL your Asian favourites without scrimping on flavour. These are the recipes she comes back to time and time again. They are her treasured possessions collected during a childhood spent in her Thai mother's kitchen and through a lifetime of travelling and living in Asia. Asia Express is for the busy home cook who wants to create fresh, Asian-inspired dishes but doesn't have a lot of time to do it. Collected from Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China, India, Burma, Malaysia and more, recipes include: Crumbed Coriander Fish Fingers *Thai Beef Salad * Prawn Mee Goreng * Char Kway Teow * Express Hainanese Chicken Rice * Indian Fish Curry * Thai Sweet & Sour Chicken * Panang Chicken Curry * Asian Pork Burgers * Tandoori Lamb Cutlets * Beef Pho * Kaffir Lime Strawberry Tarts * Almond & Ginger Wonton Crisps * Macadamia, Mango & Ginger Cups. This is a specially formatted fixed layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.

The third edition of the unparalleled reference on natural ingredients and their commercial use This new Third Edition of Leung's Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients: Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics arrives in the wake of the huge wave of interest in dietary supplements and herbal medicine resulting from both trends in health and the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). This fully updated and revised text includes the most recent research findings on a wide variety of ingredients, giving readers a single source for understanding and working with natural ingredients. The Encyclopedia continues the successful format for entries listed in earlier editions (consisting of source, description, chemical composition, pharmacology, uses, commercial preparations, regulatory status, and references). The text also features an easily accessible alphabetical presentation of the entries according to common names, with the index cross-referencing entries according to scientific names. This Third Edition also features: More than 50 percent more information than the Second Edition, reflecting the greatly increased research activity in recent years A new section on traditional Indian medicine, with information on nine commonly used herbs More than 6,500 references Two new appendices explaining and illustrating the botanical terminology frequently encountered in the text A revised and expanded index Leung's Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients: Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, Third Edition will continue to provide a comprehensive compilation of the existing literature and prominent findings on natural ingredients to readers with an interest in medicine, nutrition, and cosmetics.

***The Burma Cookbook has won the Gourmand World Cookbooks Award in Thailand*** A lavishly photographed cookbook and historic travelogue, tracing contemporary and colonial Burmese dishes over the past century. With its rich traditions of empire, "The Burma Cookbook" highlights the best of present-day Myanmar, including foods of its immigrant populations - from the subcontinent, down the Malay peninsula, and Britain itself. The authors spent some ten years researching the book, while organising and hosting culinary tours to uncover the country's most popular dishes. The authors had exclusive access to The Strand Hotel's collection of historic menus, pictures and photos, while contemporary photography by Morrison Polkinghorne portrays Myanmar street life. AUTHOR: Robert Carmack writes regularly on food and travel, and is the author of four books; his last two were on Thai and Vietnamese cooking, and have been in continuous publication for well over a decade. He and partner Morrison Polkinghorne tour regularly to Southeast Asia, hosting culinary journeys through their companies Globetrotting Gourmet and Morrison is an internationally recognised textile designer and authority on Southeast Asian weaving. SELLING POINTS: * 175 tested and proven recipes, all authentic and easy to prepare * Not just a cookbook: Introductory chapters about Myanmar and its history, plus speciality subject articles interspersed, from Tea Houses, Scott Market, Local Etiquette, and 2000-year old Shwe Dagon Pagoda * Historical quotes from contemporary travellers interspersed throughout * An illustrated chapter of local ingredients, with shopping substitutes for international readers * Recipe measurements interchangeable in metric, UK and US imperial Because of the recipes' diversity, this is a cookbook for everyone: Europeans and Americans unfamiliar with Eastern ingredients, and equally for Asians wanting to explore Myanmar's authentic culinary influences 343 illustrations www.burmacookbook.com www.GlobetrottingGourmet.com www.AsianFoodTours.com

Washington D.C.'s culinary landscape is celebrated in the 14th annual Fall Dining Guide. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post comes the food critic's essential guide to the D.C. dining scene. For his 14th Fall Dining Guide, Tom Sietsema selects his 40 favorite Washington D.C.-area restaurants, reflecting a much-changed dining scene with exciting new flavors. From bars and taco joints to four star local legends, the FALL DINING GUIDE has a dinner for everyone.