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Portuguese Homestyle Cooking |
| by Ana Patuleia Ortins |
| ISBN: 1-56656-408-5 |
| Peppered with a lifetime of anecdotes from a passionate cook's growing up in a Portuguese culture,
Portuguese Homestyle Cooking draws us into an immigrant kitchen where traditional culinary methods
were handed down from father to daughter, shared and refined with the help of the family and
friends who watched, chopped, and tasted. The recipes in Portuguese Homestyle Cooking are of
dishes prepared as they were in Portugal - but with the measurements refined and perfected, the
commonly used ingredients and methods explained fully, so that novices and experienced chefs
alike can prepare these savory dishes.
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Houses and Gardens of Portugal |
| by Marcus Binney, Patrick Bowe, Nicolas Sapieha, Francesco Venturi |
| ISBN: 0847820998 |
| Bowe and Sapieha bring together the architectural influences and present-day significance of
Portugal's magnificent villas and gardens. Their lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced
presentation is a tantalizing array of grand estates found throughout Portugal, from the region
encircling Lisbon northward to the Mondego River valley to the Douro and Minho regions to south
of the Tagus River. The narration provides elements of Portugal's rich history, providing a context
for hundreds of gorgeous photographs offering breathtaking images of formidable buildings and
stunning views, extraordinary tile work and gilded interiors, carved stone traceries, lyrical curvilinear
parterres, and the venerable patina of ancient stone and rock. Certainly a large audience will be
interested in the aspects of architecture and design that are illuminated here. Alice Joyce
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Portuguese Decorative Tiles : Azulejos |
| by Rioletta Sabo, Jorge Nuno Falcato, Nicolas Lemonnier |
| ISBN: 0789204819 |
| In addition to more than 200 beautifully colored illustrations that capture the essence of this
decorative art, informative text and photography evoke a superb history of the tiles and regions
where they are found. Villas, churches, monasteries, palaces-the brilliant hand-colored works
describe an incomparable cultural art form.
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The Food of Portugal |
| by Jean Anderson |
| ISBN: 0688134157 |
| Now available in paperback, this IACP award-winning cookbook offers the lusty, down-to-earth
cooking of Portugal. Featuring 165 recipes with unusual combinations of ingredients for a delicious
element of surprise, this book includes travel notes, recipe origins, an extensive glossary, updated
wine notes, and full-color photos.
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Portuguese Cooking : The Authentic and Robust Cuisine of Portugal |
| by Carol Robertson, David Robertson |
| ISBN: 1556431589 |
| Portugal is blessed with a flavorful and complex cuisine that brings together influences from Europe,
Africa, and the Muslim world. Author Carol Robertson shares her fascination with the country as
well as its cuisine in recipes, lively journal entries, and delightful drawings, while David Robertson's
evocative photographs reveal the wonders of the Portuguese landscape and culture.
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Lonely Planet Portugal (2nd Ed) |
| by Julia Wilkinson, John King |
| ISBN: 0864426232 |
| This succinct and lively guide covers all of Portugal's "must see" spots and shows the way off the
beaten path to the country's majestic ruins, bustling markets and deserted beaches. Hundreds of
accommodation options are included, as well as a useful Portuguese language section.
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Frommer's Portugal |
| by Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince |
| ISBN: 0028636015 |
| Frommer's makes it easy to explore Portugal as an independent traveler, from the winding
alleyways of the Alfama to beautiful beach resorts, from Lisbon's incredible shopping scene to the
unspoiled fishing villages on the coast.
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Karen Brown's 2000 Portugal : Charming Inns & Itineraries |
| by Cynthia Sauvage, Clare Brown, Barbara Tapp |
| ISBN: 0930328949 |
| After digesting several other books on Portugal I received Karen Brown's book. Had I received
her book first, I could have saved a lot of money and time because no other book comes anywhere
close to providing the information and interest in visiting the places that she writes about. I cannot
wait to read her other books. Wanted to have a vehicle there but was disuaded by the other
publications. However, after reading her book I am anxious to rent a vehicle and visit all the
wonderful adventures that she has written about. Sorry to say we only have 16 days this time, but
rest assured we will return to finish the books descriptions of all the wonderful places. The web sites
and phone numbers provided are extremely helpful; even moreso that the information provided by
the state run tourism office. The encouragement to explore is there. Thanks once again for a
wonderfully written guide book.
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The Book of Disquietude : By Bernardo Soares |
| by Fernando Pessoa, Richard Zenith |
| ISBN: 1878818651 |
| The Book of Disquietude is the "factless autobiography" of "Bernardo Soares," one of the 72
literary personae with which the great Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa created the theater of
himself. Conceived in 1916, Soares is, Pessoa declares, "a mutilation" of his own personality. This is
the first, and only complete, English edition.
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Poems of Fernando Pessoa |
| by Fernando Pessoa, Edwin Honig |
| ISBN: 0872863425 |
| Pessoa is the modern day Whitman. Fleeing rationality and its coldness he embraces life and nature
but not without a sort of Eliot quality of despair and alienation. Strongly recommended for anyone
who loves poetry that is simple, easy to read and at the same time deeply moving and personal.
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The Lusiads |
| by Luis De Camoes |
| ISBN: 0192831917 |
| An epic, first of all, is what "The Lusiads" is. It tells the all the travels of Vasco da Gama, the
greatest navigator of all times, in Asia. The brilliantism of Camoes' work has solidified Portuguese as
language to all the people of Portugal, whose to speak before him Galego. His poetry can be
compared just to masters of western literature like Virgil or Homer.
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A Concise History of Portugal |
| by David Birmingham |
| ISBN: 0521438802 |
| As a new member of the EEC as well as a emerging tourist attraction, Portugal has in recent years
experienced great social and economic change. This concise, illustrated history offers an
introduction to its people, culture and evolving role as an imperial power in contemporary Europe.
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Essential Portugal |
| by Martin Symington |
| ISBN: 0844201251 |
| Words don't do this book justice. A long time lover of Lonely Planet guides, I was attracted to the
nice pictures of this Eyewitness guide. And it's actually the pictures that make this book so great.
The graphics have an appeal that just make you want to keep on reading it. It gives you good visual
points of reference to find your way around. It helps you prioritize your trip based on more than the
writer's prose. There is plenty of detail, more emphasizing the places to see and things to do than
details like hotels and restaurants. After saying that, please note that the restaurant guide at the back
of the book recomends 5-6 places in each location, and I have yet to be dissapointed by any of the
places. After my travels, this book be a prize on my bookshelf.
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Portugal's Wines & Wine Makers |
| by Richard Mayson, Hugh Johnson |
| ISBN: 1891267019 |
| This review of Portuguese wines emphasizes new premium table wine producers, unveils
little-known grape varieties, and examines fortified wines like the great wines of Madeira and the
long-aged sweet Moscatel de Setbal. The production of and market for ross, sparkling wines, and
ports are also evaluated.
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Spain and Portugal by Rail |
| by Norman Renouf |
| ISBN: 1564405532 |
| For those who love train travels, read this book and know more about Portugal and Spain by train.
Portugal and Spain are connected by rail in 3 points: Minho, Beira Alta and Alto Alentejo. In the
past there where 4 points. So its easy to go to Spain e come to Portugal again. If you come to
Portugal or Spain now, probably you will find better trains and great infra-structures arround this
area. Buy the book and come to Iberian Peninsula. I'm sure you will enjoy it!
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