Persian Rug Cleaning
We paid a visit to Australia's only automated carpet-cleaning business to see how they revived tired rugs. We saw a rug put through the main machine, which has a series of paddles that remove any in-ground dirt. Next, the rug is sprayed with ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Himalayan Cat
Himalayans have the heavy build and thick coat of the Persian but the coat colourpoints of the Siamese. They have large round blue eyes and a short nose. There are a wide range of colours available, the most common being sealpoint, blue point, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Peter Hunt
Moments after Desert Storm began, bomber pilot Pete Hunt was in the air over the Persian Gulf. Hunt saw it all, and this... Angles of Attack Peter Hunt L.J. Ganser [... more]
Random House |
Thaddeus F. Tuleja
From the discovery of America to the war in the Persian Gulf, Tad Tuleja chronologically offers 100 sayings and events, using each as a lens through which to view America at that time. Written by Thaddeus F. Tuleja American History in 100 ... [... more]
Random House |
Jack Cassin-Scott
In the early 5th century BC, after the fall of the Lydian Empire, the Persian Wars began. It was an ideological conflict which pitted a proud, democratic, freedom-loving people against a tyrannical and mighty empire. The stories of the many ... [... more]
Random House |
Kenneth Pollack
In his highly influential book The Threatening Storm, bestselling author Kenneth Pollack both informed and defined the national debate about Iraq. Now, in The Persian Puzzle, published to coincide with the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Iran ... [... more]
Random House |
John Miller
Environmental, Health and Political Consequences of the Persian Gulf War [... more]
Random House |
Musharraf Ali Farooqi
Written by Ghalib Lakhnavi and Abdullah Bilgrami, Translated by Musharraf Ali Farooqi, Introduction by Hamid Dabashi In the tradition of such beloved classics as The Thousand and One Nights and the Persian Shahnameh, here is the first unabridged ... [... more]
Random House |
Heavenly Ice
This is a fabulous recipe for a Persian dessert called Heavenly Ice (or Paradise Custard). In a saucepan, combine the soymilk, cornstarch, and sucanat until well-mixed. Over medium heat, stir mixture until it begins to form lumps, about fifteen ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Persian Rice Salad
Bring rice, water & salt to boil in saucepan. Cover tightly, reduce heat to minimum & leave 45 minutes. Drain any excess water if necessary & allow to cool. Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients except cashews in a bowl. Mix in cooled ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Kid's Bedroom Makeover
Rita Hill showed how to give a little girl's bedroom a fresh new look. The owners did the room up a few years ago, but it was looking a bit tired and in need of a makeover. The walls were dark and the paint was peeling. The dark Persian rug on ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Celebrity Gardener - Wayne Cooper
Don visited fashion designer Wayne Cooper, his partner Sarah, and their two children, 4 year old Ruby and 10 month old Jude. The family pets include two cats, a Himalayan and a Persian, and one dog, Alfie the English Mastiff. Wayne has not had ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
