Silk Scents Spice

Author : John Lawton
Publisher : Economica
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015062451441

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Silk, Scents & Spice by John Lawton Pdf

This publication tells the story of the silk, scent and spice trade routes. Both a history and travelogue, this book is filled with color photographs, illustrating the author's journeys along routes once traced by trade caravans and vessels. Besides exotic merchandise these routes also carried new ideas, technologies and religions across vast distances, shaping the history of humanity. The oldest route was the Incense Trail, which linked the frankincense-producing regions of Arabia with the empires of antiquity. The Silk Road was the longest of the routes, stretching across mountains, desert and the steppes of Central Asia, joining the markets of China with those of Europe and the Middle East. The Spice Route connected the great civilizations of Europe, India and the Orient for over 2,000 years. Arab dhows, Chinese junks and Spanish galleons would sail this route laden with precious spices from Southeast Asia and the treasures of the Orient. Their trade of these routes bred international rivalries and conquests, and the search for these riches impelled Columbus to cross the Atlantic and Magellan to circumnavigate the globe.--Publisher's description.

Author : James F. Hancock
Publisher : CABI
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789249743

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Spices, Scents and Silk by James F. Hancock Pdf

Spices, scents and silks were at the centre of world trade for millennia. Through their international trade, humans were pushed to explore and then travel to the far corners of the earth. Almost from their inception, the earliest great civilizations - Egypt, Sumer and Harappa - became addicted to the luxury products of far-off lands and established long-reaching trade networks. Over time, great powers fought mightily for the kingdoms where silk, spices and scents were produced. The New World was accidentally discovered by Columbus in his quest for spices. In this book, eminent horticulturist and author James Hancock examines the origins and early domestication and culture of spices, scents and silks and the central role these exotic luxuries played in the lives of the ancients. The book also traces the development of the great international trade networks and explores how struggles for trade dominance and demand for such luxuries shaped the world.

Author : Jeffrey D. Lerner,Yaohua Shi
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789254730

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Silk Roads by Jeffrey D. Lerner,Yaohua Shi Pdf

In recent decades, there has been a new surge of interest in the history and legacies of the Silk Roads both within academic and public discourses. A field of Silk Roads Studies has come into its own. Consciously mirroring the temperament of its subject, the field has moved out of the narrow niches of particular disciplines to become a truly interdisciplinary endeavor. New research findings about the historical operations of the Silk Roads and interpretations of their legacies for the modern and contemporary world have broken down geographical and temporal divides that once demarcated the Silk Roads as primarily pre-modern and Old World-centered conduits of globalization. In light of these developments, the time is ripe to begin formulating a new definition of the contour of Silk Roads Studies and laying a new foundation for further work in this field. Silk Roads: From Local Realities to Global Narratives brings together leading scholars in multiple disciplines related to Silk Roads studies. It highlights the multiplicity of networks that constituted the Silk Roads, including land and maritime routes, and approaches the Silk Roads from Antiquity to China’s One Belt One Road Initiative from Afro-Eurasia to the Americas. This holistic approach to understanding ancient globalization, exchanges, transformations, and movements - and their continued relevance to the present - is in line with contemporary academic trends toward interdisciplinarity. Indeed, the Silk Roads is such an expansive topic that many approaches to its study must be included to represent accurately its many facets. The volume emphasizes exchange and transformation along the Silk Roads - moments of acculturation or hybridization that contributed to novel syncretic forms. It highlights the multiplicity of networks that constituted the Silk Roads, including land and maritime routes, and approaches to the Silk Roads from Antiquity to China’s One Belt One Road Initiative from Afro-Eurasia to the Americas.

Author : John Gregory-Smith
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781848993785

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Fire and Spice by John Gregory-Smith Pdf

Take the guesswork out of your spice cupboard with this fragrant trove of 200+ spice-laden recipes inspired by travels across the globe—featuring stunning photographs and a visual glossary of spices. Spices have been bringing fragrance and fire to food for thousands of years, and they are as relevant today as they’ve always been—versatile, healthy, economical, and, more importantly, utterly delicious. However, many people find spices confusing and equate them to endless shopping lists or old jars gathering dust in their cupboards. This treasure trove of recipes from ‘spice master’ John Gregory-Smith will demystify the spice cupboard and show readers how to blend these delicious flavors for mouthwatering results. The book opens with a fascinating introduction to spice cookery and a full glossary of the different spices, their flavor notes and how to use them. Drawing inspiration from all over the world, the recipes in this book offer a culinary passport to China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Turkey, Morocco, Mexico and beyond. Try Vietnamese Star Anise & Lemongrass Chicken Claypot, Indian Fish Cakes with Coriander & Coconut Chutney or Manchurian Lamb with Tamarind Slaw and Griddled Chilli Potatoes. The recipes are divided into chapters on street food, curries, salad, grills, stews, vegetables, meat and desserts and drinks, and offer delicious dishes for any time of the week, from quick and easy mid-week meals to sumptuous weekend feasts. Every recipe is accompanied by a stunning photograph of the finished dish and accompanied by wonderfully evocative stories from John’s travels. Whatever the occasion, the food contained in these pages is a feast for the senses that will make any meal a celebration.

Author : Ming Wan
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483301921

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The Political Economy of East Asia by Ming Wan Pdf

For students of international political economy, it is hard to ignore the growth, dynamism, and global impact of East Asia. Japan and China are two of the largest economies in the world, in a region now accounting for almost 30 percent more trade than the United States, Canada, and Mexico combined. What explains this increasing wealth and burgeoning power? In his new text, Ming Wan illustrates the diverse ways that the domestic politics and policies of countries within East Asia affect the region’s production, trade, exchange rates, and development, and are in turn affected by global market forces and international institutions. Unlike most other texts on East Asian political economy that are essentially comparisons of major individual countries, Wan effectively integrates key thematic issues and country-specific examples to present a comprehensive overview of East Asia’s role in the world economy. The text first takes a comparative look at the region’s economic systems and institutions to explore their evolution—a rich and complex story that looks beyond the response to Western pressures. Later chapters are organized around close examination of production, trade, finance, and monetary relations. While featuring extended discussion of China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, Wan is inclusive in his analysis, with coverage including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines. The text is richly illustrated with more than fifty tables, figures, and maps that present the latest economic and political data to help students better visualize trends and demographics. Each chapter ends with extensive lists of suggested readings.

Author : Dale Southerton
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1665 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780872896017

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Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture by Dale Southerton Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture is the first reference work to outline the parameters of consumer culture and provide a critical, scholarly resource on consumption and consumerism.

Author : Workman Publishing
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781523520848

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Everything You Need to Ace U.S. History in One Big Fat Notebook, 2nd Edition by Workman Publishing Pdf

From the brains behind Brain Quest comes the 2nd edition of the revolutionary U.S. history study guide. Updated to include recent history and revised to reflect a more complete, balanced recounting of historical events. Big Fat Notebooks offer the support of a knowledgeable teacher in the form of an approachable peer—the notes of smartest kid in class. Everything You Need to Ace U.S. History in One Big Fat Notebook is the same indispensable resource so many students depend on, updated with new and improved content covering Indigenous history in the U.S., the legacies of slavery, exploration, colonization, and imperialism, and significant current events through 2022, including the COVID-19 pandemic, political protests,, the most recent presidential election, and historic nominations to the Supreme Court. It will be the cutting-edge reference for students as education styles shift toward this informed approach to history. The Big Fat Notebooks meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.

Author : Mandy Aftel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101614686

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Fragrant by Mandy Aftel Pdf

Winner of the 2016 Perfumed Plume Award The “Alice Waters of American natural perfume” (indieperfume.com) and author of the Art of Flavor celebrates our most potent sense, through five rock stars of the fragrant world Mandy Aftel is widely acclaimed as a trailblazer in natural perfumery. Over two decades of sourcing the finest aromatic ingredients from all over the world and creating artisanal fragrances, she has been an evangelist for the transformative power of scent. In Fragrant, through five major players in the epic of aroma, she explores the profound connection between our sense of smell and the appetites that move us, give us pleasure, make us fully alive. Cinnamon, queen of the Spice Route, touches our hunger for the unknown, the exotic, the luxurious. Mint, homegrown the world over, speaks to our affinity for the familiar, the native, the authentic. Frankincense, an ancient incense ingredient, taps into our longing for transcendence, while ambergris embodies our unquenchable curiosity. And exquisite jasmine exemplifies our yearning for beauty, both evanescent and enduring. In addition to providing a riveting initiation into the history, natural history, and philosophy of scent, Fragrant imparts the essentials of scent literacy and includes recipes for easy-to-make fragrances and edible, drinkable, and useful concoctions that reveal the imaginative possibilities of creating with—and reveling in—aroma. Vintage line drawings make for a volume that will be a treasured gift as well as a great read.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : World Heritage areas
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133518477

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World Heritage Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edwin M. Yamauchi,Marvin R. Wilson
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781619709843

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Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity: Perfumes by Edwin M. Yamauchi,Marvin R. Wilson Pdf

This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures. Contains a high level of scholarship. Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration. Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students—for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation. Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices. Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length. For the complete contents of Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity, see ISBN 9781619708617 (4-volume set) or ISBN 9781619701458 (complete in one volume).

Author : Ronald Findlay,Kevin H. O'Rourke
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 069111854X

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Power and Plenty by Ronald Findlay,Kevin H. O'Rourke Pdf

International trade has shaped the modern world. This book examines the successive waves of globalization and 'deglobalization' that have occurred during the past thousand years, looking at the technological and political causes behind these long-term trends.

Author : Denyse J. Snelder,Rodel D. Lasco
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402082610

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Smallholder Tree Growing for Rural Development and Environmental Services by Denyse J. Snelder,Rodel D. Lasco Pdf

Recent history reveals that both the large-scale reforestation projects of the 20th century have often been less successful than anticipated, and that tree growing by smallholders – as an alternative means to combat deforestation and promote sustainable land use – has received relatively little attention from the scientific and development communities. Taking a first step to addressing that balance, this collection of peer-reviewed papers adopts a comparative approach to explore the potential role that tree growing by farmers can play in sustainable forest management. The goal of this approach is to identify common threads and to start to develop a framework for future research and practice. Presenting case studies from the Philippines and comparative data from a number of Asian countries the book reveals that farmer tree growing has the potential to play a significant role in sustainable forest management, and discusses the surrounding issues which must be addressed in order to realise this potential. The book is primarily aimed at research scientists and graduate students interested in relevant aspects of forestry, agroforestry, agricultural diversity, natural resource management and conservation in agricultural landscapes, as well as those involved in sustainable development and international development studies. It will also provide a valuable reference for professionals, managers, consultants, policy makers and planners dealing with issues in sustainable development, natural resource management, land use change issues and participatory approaches to resource management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781458726292

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Solomon’s Angels (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Doreen Virtue
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781458726285

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Solomon's Angels by Doreen Virtue Pdf

SOLOMON's ANGELS King Solomon knew how to harness universal energies to build his temple, tap into wisdom, and enjoy all of life's riches. The only thing he was missing was true love. Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, was young and filled with exuberant curiosity about the world. On her journey to meet King Solomon, Makeda learned about the Jinn elemental realm and how to work with the sun and moon's magical light, but she still wasn't sure how to take charge of her own life. In Solomon's Angels, Doreen Virtue's first novel - which is culturally accurate, based on thoroughly researched historical, biblical, and archaeological information - you'll see how Solomon and Makeda's meeting changed both of their lives forever. You'll peek over the Queen of Sheba's shoulder and discover the ancient secrets behind how Solomon's temple was built without hammers and saws, and the role that the archangels and sacred geometry played in manifestation and Divine magic. Solomon and Makeda's magically romantic story will inspire you in many ways.

Author : Doreen Virtue
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Angels
ISBN : 9781458726278

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Solomon’s Angels (EasyRead Large Bold Edition) by Doreen Virtue Pdf