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A tale of amorous dalliance in Polynesia, this is the exotic romance par excellence. Set in Tahiti in 1872, it is an autobiographical novel that tells of the love affair between a beautiful island girl and the French naval officer who wrote under the name of Pierre Loti. It is a sensuous book, full of the stormy passions of young love, the adventure of being in a strange and mysterious country, the excitement of slipping away to tryst in secret glades, the bittersweet happiness of lovers who know they are fated to part. Containing some of the finest lyrical evocations of island life ever written, this is the book that fixed the romantic Polynesian idyll in the public imagination for all time.

Pierre Loti was a member of a diplomatic mission to the Sultan of Morocco at Fez, and in this book he gives us an extraordinarily fascinating account of the journey. The departure of the caravan from Tangier, the encampments, the nightly arrival of the Mouna, the crossing of the Oued-M'Cazen in flood, the fantasies and "powder-play" of the Arab horsemen, and the magnificent state entry into Fez, are described in a succession of vivid vignettes.

Baron Peter Apor lamented the passing of traditional Transylvanian practices and the Metamorphosis, written in 1783, is not a memoir in the usual sense so much a record of a vanishing way of that the life author had enjoyed in his youth, and had been told of by his elders. Apor focuses on the world he knew: upper-class society, the company of Princes and Counts. He gives detailed accounts of Transylvanian dress, feasts, rituals, ceremonials, travelling, weddings, funerals and other social functions that are unrivalled for gusto, humour and color. Here, for example, are young Lords whose horses had harnesses set with gems; Counts with forty castles; hospitality of a truly prodigious nature beginning with vermouth at breakfast drunk from silver goblets; fine banquets taken to the sound of pipes and violins, finishing with rousing dances such as the Mouse Dance.

Traces the history of herbs far back into antiquity and shows that the gods themselves were believed to be the original healers, not only by revealing the knowledge of their healing properties of mankind but by creating the sustaining herbs out of their own bodies. This book deals with the old gods as herbalists and their divine medicine.

Reminds readers of the delights that can be achieved by using fresh fruits and juices, syrups, liqueurs, and creams. This book begins with a selection of 'water ices' as sorbets were once known. It also discusses about cream ices of both kinds - those that use cream and those that have a custard base.

Six Jack London stories for enthusiasts and everyone to enjoy and savour. All set in the islands of Hawaii, they are The House of Pride, Koolau the Leper, Good-bye Jack, Aloha Oe, Chun Ah Chun, and The Sheriff of Kona.

"The Perfumed Garden of Sensual Desire", for over a century, has been known in English through Sir Richard Burton's bizarre translation (from the French) which consistently misrepresented the original. This translation shows how it is nothing more than a manual for the ordinary, married man, but one that is not without some entertainment value.

A biography of Ibn Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, this work shows many of the family traditions and deeply-held principles that form the unwritten foundation of Saudi Arabia and its neighbors. Despite the lack of documentary information available on Ibn Saud, it recreates the king's life through key principle first-hand authorities.

Nasir-i Khusraw was a major poet and philosopher of the early Ismailiyya. His poetry and prose developed from the political and religious events of the first half of the 11th century. Khusraw's "Divan" is an edifice of religio-philosophical thought, emphasizing true faith, and reason and its role.

'As perfume is an art, it should be revealed to artists' was the passionate belief of the author, the renowned French cosmetic chemist R-M Gattéfosse, who coined the term 'aromatherapy' and was instrumental in its development. In this volume Gattéfosse set out to restore the fortunes of the French perfume industry after World War II by educating a new generation in the artistic principles of perfumery and cosmetology as well as in chemical and technical matters. He explains how to handle the raw materials of perfumes and cosmetics, gives the formulas for classic formulations like chypre, amber, vetivert and jasmine along with methods of preparation, and encourages readers to develop their own perfume formulas, aromatic creativity and 'nose'. In the second part of the work Gattéfosse presents cosmetology formulas for beauty creams, lotions, rouges, sun and sport creams, and hair and nail products. The great value of the work lies in the formulas it contains which have been largely forgotten today, and which can be recreated or interpreted with little difficulty. Intended as a resource for interested laymen and professional perfumers and cosmetologists, this is an inspirational text by the man who changed the nature and smell of modern cosmetics and perfumes.

Sex Work, Mobility and Health in Europe looks at economic and social restructuring, concerns about infection, and recent policy developments on prostitution in terms of the rights and health of sex workers, freedom of movement and service needs. Major changes have taken place in the sex industry in Europe. Over the past decade we have seen increasing migration and diversification, alongside major shifts in policy towards the industry. There is very little published on sex work in Europe, but a growing demand for information and analyses of the situation today from people working on health, policy, gender and employment.

The spirit of chivalry entered into all aspects of the Middle Ages. The rules of chivalry are now very remote from our lives. Using contemporary writing, the author attributes the unity and universality of the movement. The work illustrates and shows us a society that was once Europe-wide and now gone.

This delightful popular encyclopedia of Japanese culture, history and society contains answers to all the questions that anyone curious about Japan might ask. First written in 1934 and subsequently expanded into three volumes, all of which are contained in this work, it is a treasury of exotic facts and useful information, profusely illustrated with charming line drawings and period photographs. Written with great style, this work brings traditional Japan to life in a way that no contemporary guide book can, explaining all the curious features of daily life that visitors to Japan still see, such as the lucky cat figures, the blinds over teahouse doors, the symbolism of guardian figures at the gates of temples, and the significance of Japan's many picturesque festivals, as well as practices such as acupuncture, incense burning, fortune-telling, and many more. We Japanese is a passport to the timeless essence of Japan.

Reveals the hidden world of the geisha of the famous Yoshiwara quarter of Tokyo, the 'nightless city'. This book provides description of the various aspects of geisha life, including the history of the geisha, life stories of famous geisha, the decoration of the teahouses, the different grades of courtesans, and their costumes and hairstyles.

A travel book by a reflective and observant resident of Oman at the end of World War II giving a very interesting account of the topography, races, customs and industries of the then Persian Gulf, inevitably throwing much light on the British influences and interest in the region.

A study of the dynamics of Chinese state socialist society under the impact of ten years of reform. Workers, lower-level state cadres and private entrepreneurs were interviewed on the ordinary strategies of daily life in China.

Hibakusha is a Japanese subgenre of cinema which dealt with the atom bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This text provides an historical approach to this genre within its social context. The essays explore the metatextuality of Hiroshima and Nagaski via film and television readings.

A biography of Angami Zapuphizo, the patriot leader of Nagaland in the north-eastern hills of South Asia, who died in exile in England in 1990. It focuses on Zapuphizo's life, looking at his collaboration with the Japanese in World War II, his fight against India's military suppression of the nationalist Naga army, and more.

Elaborating on the relations between classical and non-classical Arabic, this book is a contribution to Arabic linguistics, sociolinguistics and to studies of the role of gender in variation and change.

Focuses on the use and significance of wine in ancient Egyptian society. The book analyzes the iconographical and textual evidence of wine offering ritual from the earliest to the Ptolemaic periods and shows how its use was charged with symbolic meaning and integrated into the religious system.

A study of migrant workers in Japan. It reveals how migrants enter, what difficulties they face, what their living, working and housing conditions are. It focuses on the protection of their human rights. There is also information on the situation of migrant workers according to labour sectors.

Dr Heuvelmans, the founder of Cryptozoology, or the science of unknown animals, was a influential explorer and an industrious writer who changed the way in which we perceive natural history, the living world and evolution. This book contains key writings drawn from his work and provides an overview of the development of Cryptozoology.