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"This is an outstanding collection that will surely win readers over and inspire many a meal." 'ÄîPublishers Weekly "With this stunning collection of approachable Middle Eastern recipes, the author dispels the notion that Persian, Turkish, Arab, and Armenian cuisines are too complicated for home cooks. In six chapters overflowing with photos of vibrantly sauced and garnished foods, she presents small plates, breads, salads, desserts, and other dishes that can be served individually or as part of a feast. VERDICT In a word, outstanding." 'ÄîLibrary Journal, starred review "This is Ottolenghi with rocket fuel." 'ÄîThe Times "Loving Persiana." 'ÄîNigella Lawson "The loveliest cookbook I've seen in a very long time." 'ÄîDaily Mail (Ireland) "The most exciting debut cookbook of the year." 'ÄîSunday Telegraph "The most appetising book. I want to eat every page of it." 'ÄîPierre Koffman, 3 Michelin star chef "Persiana'Ä is Sabrina Ghayour's first book and it's crammed full of wonderfully cookable recipes'Ä I'd like to cook and eat everything in it'Ä They're very much geared to a modern lifestyle'Ä Unlike other Middle Eastern cookbooks, this one is easy to decipher, packed with lots of flavor and recipes are surprisingly easy to pull off." 'ÄîHuffington Post "Tehran-born Ghayour can help you load your table with incredible feasts." 'ÄîSunday Times Travel Magazine "A lovingly-written homage to the enchanting dishes of the Middle East. Sabrina Ghayour takes the reader on her magic carpet to the ancient and beautiful lands of rose-scented sherbets... and to a table of abundant feasts, and of honeyed and spiced delights. What a fantastic treasure trove of good food! Within these pages, the cook will find recipes for tagines, soups, stews, salads and plenty of sweet treats. Through the pages of Persiana, Sabrina delivers the Eastern promise in its delicious, gastronomic form. If you want to eat like an Arabian Knight, then start here... but be sure to stock up on cinnamon, cumin and coriander..." 'ÄîRaymond Blanc "Sabrina Ghayour is a phenomenal Persian chef." 'ÄîGizzi Erskine "Sabrina cooks the kind of food I love to eat: lots of flavors distilled out of love and generosity. In this book Sabrina demystifies the use of spices. The Eastern promise is definitely delivered in her book and it will have a place on the shelves of my kitchen." 'ÄîBruno Loubet NEW IN PAPERBACK A FABULOUS COLLECTION OF RECIPES FROM ONE OF THE STRONGEST VOICES IN MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD TODAY NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK 2014 WASHINGTON POST BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 LOS ANGELES TIMES BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 SAVEUR MAGAZINE BEST COOKBOOK RELEASES 2014 THE OBSERVER FOOD MONTHLY BEST NEW COOKBOOK 2014 LIBRARY JOURNAL COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 BBC GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE'S BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 DELICIOUS MAGAZINE BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 THE TELEGRAPH BEST COOKBOOK TO READ IN 2014 THE SPECTATOR BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 A celebration of the food and flavors from the regions near the Southern and Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, with over 100 recipes for modern and accessible Middle Eastern dishes, including Lamb & Sour Cherry Meatballs; Chicken, Preserved Lemon & Olive Tagine; Blood Orange & Radicchio Salad; Persian Flatbread; and Spiced Carrot, Pistachio & Coconut Cake with Rosewater Cream.
Cougar Fuzz
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InsightfulInk
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Hex Panther
The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it.
Venom Charms
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Eye Devil
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Burn
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Rope
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
ForumFlare
I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks!
Crazy Eights
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Grinch Cheese
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Celtic Charger
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1st Degree
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Firefly
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MuseMaster
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Succubus In Training
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Spontan8ty
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
ThoughtTracer
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience