The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan by Lyse Doucet #foliosociety

The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan by Lyse Doucet #foliosocietyWhen the Inter Continental Hotel opened in Kabul in 1969, it reflected the hopes of the country: a glistening white edifice that embodied Afghanistan's dreams of becoming an affluent, modern power. Five decades later, and the Inter Continental is a dilapidated, shrapnel damaged shell. It has endured civil wars, terrorist attacks, the US occupation, and the rise, fall and rise of the Taliban. But its decaying grandeur still hints at ordinary Afghans'

allied to another political faction

His stunning gowns in his signature Valentino Red have been sought after by the jet set for over half a century

we can reconnect to our shared folklore

the voices that sing from these pages are those of Hera

Jackfruit and Mushroom Enchiladas

Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable

while comparing this with the modern day uses and the scientific value of these plants enabling the reader to understand and appreciate their importance

Financial Times columnist and cocktail expert Alice Lascelles goes on a deep-dive into one her favourite drinks – one that’s bewitched bartenders

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them

without stress

heart-filling miniature kingdom of carrots

Frankopan’s magnificent brand new text based on his literary triumph The Silk Roads