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After the Mass Ordinary, the Magnificat was the liturgical text most frequently set by Renaissance composers, and Orlando di Lasso's 101 polyphonic settings form the largest and most varied repertory

This critical examination of the development and implementation of planning gain is timely given recent changes to the economic and policy environment.The book looks both at the British context as wel

After the Mass Ordinary, the Magnificat was the liturgical text most frequently set by Renaissance composers, and Orlando di Lasso's 101 polyphonic settings form the largest and most varied repertory

This book explores the origins, extent and implications of this revival in the fortunes of private landlordism. It presents an in-depth, scholarly analysis of private landlords, the rationales for and

This new, thoroughly updated fourth edition of Bradt's Taiwan - written by a Taiwan expert, locally resident since 1991 - is the consummate travel companion for exploring a fascinating destination that has been transformed from an agriculturally focussed dictatorship into perhaps Asia's freest and most tolerant society - a cultural mash-up with a vibrant folk religion, surprising food scene and wildlife-rich landscapes ranging from beguiling islands to 4,000-m-high mountains. Although often described as 'more Chinese than China', Taiwan is actually a complex blend of 18th-century China, ancient Austronesia and 20th-century Japan, with dabs of post-war Americana. More than 58% is covered by forest, making the country as interesting for its wildlife (much of which occurs nowhere else in the world) and outdoor activities as for its cities and cultural offerings.Outdoors, there is much to choose from. Kenting, Taiwan's first national park, boasts superb beaches and excellent birdwatching.

There is a compelling story behind Taiwan's recent emergence as a food destination of international significance. A Culinary History of Taipei is the first comprehensive English-language examination of what Taiwan's people eat and why they eat those foods, as well as the role and perception of particular foods. Distinctive culinary traditions have not merely survived the travails of recent centuries, but grown more complex and enticing. Taipei is a city where people still buy fresh produce almost every morning of the year; where weddings are celebrated with streetside bando banquets; and where baristas craft cups of world-class coffee. Wherever there are chopsticks, there is curiosity and adventurousness regarding food. Like every great city, Taipei is the sum of its people: Hard-working and talented, for sure, but also eager to enjoy every bite they take. Drawing on in-depth interviews with the leading lights of Taiwan's food scene, meticulously sifted English- and Chinese-language ma