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A silky, mink-like coat covering a muscular body, an intriguing variety of colors, a playful temperament, and entrancing aqua eyes are among the hallmarks of the beautiful cat known as the Tonkinese. Combining the grace, intelligence, curiosity, and elegance of the Siamese with the powerful body, laid-back nature, and rounded features of the Burmese, the Tonkinese is the happy medium cat, with a personality as pleasing as its appearance. The author, a devoted lover of the breed, guides both new owners and longtime enthusiasts through the history, standard, and selection of the Tonkinese and provides complete information about their general care.

Indian cuisine is one of the most popular forms of cooking in the world today but, as Monisha Bharadwaj shows, the myriad regional varieties of healthy and inspiring recipes of India have yet to be discovered by many Western kitchens. Encompassing the entire range of vegetarian Indian cooking, from the finest Gujarati thalis or choiciest tandoori-cooked foods in the north, to the steaming hot idlis and chutneys of the South, via everything from chapatis to sweets, this is an inexhaustible and indispensable guide. Whether you want a snack, a quick lunch or a lavish meal this book will bring a sense of adventure to your diet and your kitchen.

From the Publisher Photographer Bill Stanton combines his two passions, photography and his six-year-old basset hound, Maggie, in this unique book about dogs, life, and perspective. Maggie’s Way: Observations from Below Your Knees is a collection of adorable, creative, and funny full-color photographs of Maggie accompanied by humorous captions and quotes that perfectly capture each moment. Photos include Maggie diving into a lake and swimming, taking a nap, munching on a bagel, still napping, taking a bath, interacting with other dogs, and more napping. The book also features an introduction written from Maggie’s point of view.