Scorpion Soup
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Scorpion Soup
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2013-01-08
Scorpion Soup written by Tahir Shah and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-08 with Fiction categories.
Inspired by a book his grandfather wrote eighty years ago, master storyteller and author Tahir Shah set about creating SCORPION SOUP, an intense experience of interlinked and overlapping tales.Having been raised on stories from both East and West, Shah believes that tales work on numerous levels, subtly influencing the way we see the world, and the way we learn from it. Magical instruments, and secret machineries in their own right, stories are within us all. And, the way we appreciate them, from the cradle is, Shah believes, part of the default setting of Mankind.Introduced in early childhood to the wonders of A Thousand and One Nights, Shah learned to receive and appreciate complex structures and storytelling devices. These have been used throughout history to pass on ideas, cultural values and information, as well as, of course, to entertain.Having been inspired by The Nights, especially in the way that one story leads into another, and yet another, Shah used this technique (known as the "e;frame story"e;) in SCORPION SOUP.An interwoven and intoxicating collection of tales, the book descends down through many layers, as one story progresses into the next, and eventually brings us back to the first.There is the tale of the Capilongo, a sophisticated bird-like creature that lives in the jungle with sloth-servants, who invites his would-be assassin to dine before allowing himself to be killed. And there is the tale of the Clockmaker who harnesses the soul of a Jinn, in the guise of a hoopoe, and uses it to travel back in time to the realm of Harun Al-Rachid. There is the cautionary tale, too, of the Man Whose Arms Grew Branches, and the story of the Fish's Dream.Unlike anything that has been published in the Occidental world before, SCORPION SOUP is a rich and diverse feast for the senses, and a book that instructs as much as it does entertain.
Eyespy
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2013-06
Eyespy written by Tahir Shah and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06 with Fiction categories.
Amadeus Kaine is the most famous eye surgeon alive. And he's got a secret... a deep, dark, disturbing secret... He likes eating human eyes. Green eyes are his favorite. But any color will do. You'd better watch out because Dr. Kaine is coming. And he'll suck out your eyes and gobble them down. One of the strangest tales of obsession, mania, and intrigue ever told, EYE SPY will quite literally change the way you see the world!
Crap Kitchen
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Author : Geoff Tibballs
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-11-19
Crap Kitchen written by Geoff Tibballs and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-19 with Humor categories.
The worst cookbook ever, packed with truly bizarre and utterly disgusting recipes from all over the world Ever since humankind produced its first foodie, the culinary world has dished up some staggering confections which could best be described as 'acquired tastes': dishes such as Virgin Boy Eggs (eggs soaked in the urine of prepubescent boys); live octopus, which clutches at the diner's tongue and throat as it is swallowed; and Beard Beer, made from the yeast found in facial hair. In northern Greenland, the Inuit are fond of cramming as many as 500 dead auks (small sea birds) into an old seal skin which they place under a large rock until the birds have fermented into what has rightly been described as a 'sticky, pungent, toxic, cheesy gloop'. Kiviak, as it is called, is eaten by biting off the birds' heads and sucking out the juices. The mighty Roman Empire was built on such delicacies as larks' tongues, stuffed thrush, boiled flamingo and grilled cow's womb, while the Tudors loved nothing more than a roast cockenthrice: the head and upper body of a pig carefully stitched onto the lower body and legs of a turkey. Today, for those with an adventurous mindset and a robust life insurance policy, there is no shortage of nauseating local delicacies to enjoy. In China, not only is tuna eyeball on the menu, but also yak penis (served whole). In Vietnam, one can enjoy the still-beating heart of a freshly-killed snake; in Iceland, raw puffin heart. In the Philippines, there is duck embryo to be had - like a Kinder Surprise . . . only containing a dead foetus instead of a toy. In Sardinia, they like nothing more than a nice bit of maggot-infested cheese; and the favourite tipple of Korean foodies is Ttongsul, a wine made from the fermented faeces of a child. Bon appetit!
Song Of The Silk Road
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Author : Mingmei Yip
language : en
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Release Date : 2011-04-01
Song Of The Silk Road written by Mingmei Yip and has been published by Kensington Publishing Corp. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-01 with Fiction categories.
In this richly imaginative novel, Mingmei Yip--author of Peach Blossom Pavilion and Petals From the Sky--follows one woman's daunting journey along China's fabled Silk Road. As a girl growing up in Hong Kong, Lily Lin was captivated by photographs of the desert--its long, lonely vistas and shifting sand dunes. Now living in New York, Lily is struggling to finish her graduate degree when she receives an astonishing offer. An aunt she never knew existed will pay Lily a huge sum to travel across China's desolate Taklamakan Desert--and carry out a series of tasks along the way. Intrigued, Lily accepts. Her assignments range from the dangerous to the bizarre. Lily must seduce a monk. She must scrape a piece of clay from the famous Terracotta Warriors, and climb the Mountains of Heaven to gather a rare herb. At Xian, her first stop, Lily meets Alex, a young American with whom she forms a powerful connection. And soon, she faces revelations that will redefine her past, her destiny, and the shocking truth behind her aunt's motivations. . . Powerful and eloquent, Song of the Silk Road is a captivating story of self-discovery, resonant with the mysteries of its haunting, exotic landscape.
Made For China
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Author : Christian Nothhaft
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-11-11
Made For China written by Christian Nothhaft and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-11 with Business & Economics categories.
This book shares unique perspectives on the successful global evolution and future ambitions of Chinese consumer companies. It presents an unprecedented collection of one-on-one interviews with some of the most influential leaders in China, whose companies offer diverse products and services. Further, the book offers future business leaders encouragement and guidance on how to ride the consumer wave in China. It also investigates some of the foremost current trends, revealing the best opportunities for companies to succeed on the Chinese market. Written by a successful business leader, this book is a timely must-read for anyone seeking to understand Chinese consumers, the Chinese market and what makes Chinese entrepreneurs tick – helping them learn how to do business “Made for China”.
Eye Spy
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2013-10-10
Eye Spy written by Tahir Shah and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-10 with Fiction categories.
Amadeus Kaine is the most famous eye surgeon alive. And he's got a secret... a deep, dark, disturbing secret... He likes eating human eyes. Green eyes are his favorite. But any color will do. You'd better watch out because Dr. Kaine is coming. And he'll suck out your eyes and gobble them down. One of the strangest tales of obsession, mania, and intrigue ever told, EYE SPY will quite literally change the way you see the world!
In Search Of King Solomon S Mines
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2013-01-01
In Search Of King Solomon S Mines written by Tahir Shah and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with categories.
Taking his leads from a mixture of texts including The Septuagint, the earliest known form of the Bible, as well as using geological, geographical and folkloric sources, Tahir Shah sets out for Ethiopia in search for King Solomon's gold mines.
Casablanca Blues
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2013-12-19
Casablanca Blues written by Tahir Shah and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-19 with Fiction categories.
Blaine Williams has been obsessed by Casablanca since childhood. Now, in the grip of a mid-life crisis, he goes to the one place that's always provided hope - CASABLANCA. Descending down through interwoven layers of mystery and intrigue, he finds a city awash with characters right out of Casablanca itself.
Paris Syndrome
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Author : TAHIR SHAH
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2014-05-01
Paris Syndrome written by TAHIR SHAH and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-01 with Fiction categories.
On the morning of her fifth birthday, Miki Suzuki's aged grandfather gave her an unusual gift - the fragment of a story. The tale told of a magical realm where all the women were beautiful, dressed in the finest gowns, and where the men had the looks of movie stars. The trees were covered in ivory-white blossom all year round, and everyone was joyful and proud. This place, young Miki learned, was a city in far off Europe - a city called Paris.The story took seed in Miki's mind and, over twenty years, she became quite obsessed with the French capital. Having studied its history, language, and traditions, she vowed that one day she would venture there.Winning a competition at her work, where she sold low-grade beauty products door-to-door, Miki embarked on the journey of a lifetime to her dream destination.Feverishly excited, and exhausted after a long flight, she hit the ground running, in her desperation to see every last tourist sight in town. But, as the others in the tour group looked on in horror, the telltale signs of a rare condition began to manifest themselves - a condition known as 'Paris Syndrome'.Made crazed by a stream of unfavourable events, Miki went on a riotous rampage, which ended in her mooning the sales clerk in Louis Vuitton - an assault that gripped the French nation. And so began the treatment in the most bizarre of clinics - a refuge for fellow sufferers of Paris Syndrome. All this set against a backdrop of vigilante groups, trade wars, bounty hunters, and true love.Both hilarious and toe-cringing, Miki Suzuki's psychological rollercoaster ride gets under the skin like nothing else, as the novel explores the real condition that afflicts dozens of Japanese tourists each year. Tahir Shah's mastery as a storyteller - and his knowledge of both East and West - makes Paris Syndrome a novel touched with real magic - a story within a story that's worth its weight in gold.
Trail Of Feathers Paperback
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2013-09
Trail Of Feathers Paperback written by Tahir Shah and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with Travel categories.
Enthralled by a line from the chronicle of a sixteenth-century monk, which said that the Incas 'flew like birds' over the jungle, and by the recurring theme of flying in Peruvian folklore, Tahir Shah set out to discover whether the Incas really did fly or glide above the jungles of Peru. Or was the Spanish cleric alluding to flight of a different kind - flight inspired by a powerful hallucinogen? After gathering equipment in London - and advice, not least from Wilfred Thesiger - the long quest begins. First, to the mountains of Peru and a trek to Machu Picchu, the Incas' most sacred city. Then on to the mountain city of Cusco and a mysterious island on the great glittering expanse of Lake Titicaca. Picking up clues as he goes, the author's trail takes him on to the coast and through the desert, to the immense animal-like etchings which form the Nazca Lines, and a remote burial ground for 30,000 mummified corpses. And finally to an epic river journey up the Amazon to discover the secrets of the Shuar, a tribe of infamous savagery living in the deep jungle of the Upper Amazon. In the course of this journey we learn much about the Spanish treatment of the Incas, about Peruvian folklore and magic, about the great but brief Amazon rubber boom of the nineteenth century, about head-shrinking, shamanic knowledge and plant-based hallucinogens. Even for a traveller so used to surreal adventures, there are many strange encounters and physical challenges - gruesome but often hilarious - among madmen and dreamsers, sorcerers, con-men and jungle experts, before Tahir Shah can at last discover the truth about the Birdmen of Peru.
