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One of the best of many, many books written by returned Peace Corps volunteers about the Peace Corps. Hilarious, sad, frustrating, respectful, illuminating. One revierwer on Amazon put it best: "Having lived and worked in Africa, one of the hardest things to convey to people who have not been there, is how despite poverty and other hardships, Africa is not a sad place. This book does a great job of explaining the beauty and strength of Africa and its people. It also shows that people have good sound reasons for doing what to us initially may seem crazy and irrational. Tidwell's book also does a great job of showing the impact that Africa has on the people who go there. His honesty and examination of both himself and the people he lives with make this book a winner."

A really great Asian cookbook. If you've always eaten Chinese, this will give you a tour of places you haven't tried yet. The chicken adobo (Philippines) has become one of my staple recipes.

You're not going to find the best-ever recipe for much in this book, but you will find A recipe for just about ANYTHING you can think of, which makes it a good place to start. It also gives instructions for things like de-boning a chicken, making a simple stock, etc. All the basics, plus variations to make things a bit more interesting.

Great cookbook!

One of my top 3 favorite cookbooks. I love Nigella!

A hilarious look at the English language, but one that apparently is full of errors. Ah well, it's still a fun read. :P

Please stop giving me inscribed copies of this book people. Yes, he goes on a trip. Yes, I travel a lot. But I don't actually like the book that much. :(

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I adore this book. Written for the author's nephew and niece, it turns the various bits and pieces of the French language into characters on a deserted island, while two shipwrecked children watch their antics.