The Songs of Sapa


Book Description

Luke Nguyen, of 'Secrets of the Red Lantern' fame, is going home. Travelling on a personal and culinary tour through Vietnam, Luke visits his family and friends, and is invited into the homes of local Vietnamese food experts and cooks, to learn more about one of the richest, most diverse cuisines in the world. Starting in the northwest of Vietnam, in the villages and hills around Sapa, Luke explores the roots of traditional cooking. Moving south, he travels to the capital, Hanoi, renowned for its French-Vietnamese cuisine. He explores the imperial cooking of Hue, discovers the famed cau lau noodles in Hoi An, and tastes a host of simple seafood dishes of coastal Nha Trang and Quy Nhon, his journey culminating in Saigon, where he is reunited with family. 'The Songs of Sapa' is a vibrant, visual essay of Luke's journey, the stories and recipes from each region, with stunning photographs bursting with colour and texture, capturing the beauty of Vietnam, her people and their deep connection to food.




My Vietnam


Book Description

A stunningly beautiful love letter to Vietnam with more than 100 recipes, from best-selling author and Cooking Channel host Luke Nguyen In My Vietnam, chef, television star, and best-selling author Luke Nguyen returns home to discover the best of regional Vietnamese cooking. Starting in the north and ending in the south, Luke visits family and friends in all the country’s diverse regions, is invited into the homes of local Vietnamese families, and meets food experts and local cooks to learn more about one of the richest, most diverse cuisines in the world. Savor more than 100 regional and family recipes—from Tamarind Broth with Beef and Water Spinach to Wok-tossed Crab in Sate Sauce—and enjoy vibrant, stunning full-color photographs bursting with color and textures and capturing the beauty of Vietnam, her people, and their deep connection to food.




SaPa in Schools Level 6


Book Description

Welcome to SaPa in Schools Level 6! You have now learnt music from almost every continent. This book now takes you to Oceania i.e. Australia and islands in the Pacific Ocean as part of the global component. Along with listening, singing, and performing, it is important to understand the context of music, and analyse what you are learning in a real world context.You will continue to learn konnakol, vocal warm-ups, and songs in different languages. In this level, the 'Music and the World Around' component is 'Music and Physics'.You can also scan the embedded QR codes, play the songs, and sing along. Remember that you are building on the skills you learnt in the previous levels. So, keep practising those as well! Have fun on this journey!




SaPa in Schools Level 2


Book Description

This book is a continuation in the SaPa in Schools music journey for students who have crossed Level 1. Now that students have been introduced to basic elements of Indian and global music, SaPa in Schools Level 2 introduces different styles of music from India, Kenya, and the USA, as well as songs in different languages including English, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, and Swahili.To enable students to sing convincingly in different languages and pronounce words like a native, it helps to know the meaning, history, and the context of the song. This book has a wealth of information on these aspects. What does it mean? Why was it written? Who sang it? As you learn more about the music around you, you feel more connected to it as well as the culture and people they are singing about.Students can also scan the QR codes embedded in the book, play the songs, and learn through singalongs. Happy journey!




SaPa Baby Blue Lily


Book Description

This is the first of the SaPa Baby series of textbooks for pre-primary school children. The textbook has activities and songs to help children experience the world holistically in conformance with the National Education Policy 2020. It introduces songs and cultures from different languages, develops children's motor skills, and imparts a host of creative skills. The book also has components of Social Emotional Learning to help children engage and adapt with their surroundings effectively.There are several fun, creative activities and 'Did You Know?' sections included in the lessons. Children can scan QR codes, play the songs, and sing along. Have fun on this journey!




Secrets of the Red Lantern


Book Description

Overflowing with sumptuous but simply prepared dishes that have been passed down through generations of the Nguyen family, "Secrets of the Red Lantern" is part Vietnamese cookbook and part family memoir. More than 275 traditional Vietnamese recipes are presented.




SaPa in Schools Level 1


Book Description

The SaPa in Schools' series of books contains exclusive content designed to teach the elements of Indian and global music to young students. In this series, Level 1 covers all the basics needed to create a solid foundation in music to children while keeping in mind their unique learning process.There are audio recordings and singalongs in all the lessons to facilitate correct and directed practice. Also included in the lessons are 'Activities', 'Mini Theory Lessons', 'Extra Credits', and 'Did You Know?' sections to keep children focussed and attentive. Additionally, to enable parents to participate in the learning process of their child(ren), the book includes 'Note to Parents' sections at the beginning of each chapter.This book is a great starting point to help develop a child's talent. Students can also scan the QR codes embedded in the book, play the songs, and learn through singalongs. All the best!




SaPa in Schools Level 2


Book Description

This book is a continuation in the SaPa in Schools music journey for students who have crossed Level 1. Now that students have been introduced to basic elements of Indian and global music, SaPa in Schools Level 2 introduces different styles of music from India, Kenya, and the USA, as well as songs in different languages including English, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, and Swahili.To enable students to sing convincingly in different languages and pronounce words like a native, it helps to know the meaning, history, and the context of the song. This book has a wealth of information on these aspects. What does it mean? Why was it written? Who sang it? As you learn more about the music around you, you feel more connected to it as well as the culture and people they are singing about.Students can also scan the QR codes embedded in the book, play the songs, and learn through singalongs as well as share what they have learnt with us!Happy journey!




SaPa Baby Lotus


Book Description

This is the third of the SaPa Baby series of textbooks for pre-primary school children. The textbook has activities and songs to help children experience the world holistically in conformance with the National Education Policy 2020. It introduces songs and cultures from different languages, develops children's motor skills, and imparts a host of creative skills. The book also has components of Social Emotional Learning to help children engage and adapt with their surroundings effectively.To enable parents to participate in their child's learning, the 'Note to Parents' sections are included in some chapters. There are several creative activities, fun facts, and a story included in the lessons. Children can scan QR codes, play the songs, and sing along. Enjoy this unique journey!




SaPa Baby Jasmine


Book Description

This is the second of the SaPa Baby series of textbooks for pre-primary school children. The textbook has activities and songs to help children experience the world holistically in conformance with the National Education Policy 2020. It introduces songs and cultures from different languages, develops children's motor skills, and imparts a host of creative skills. The book also has components of Social Emotional Learning to help children engage and adapt with their surroundings effectively.There are several creative activities, fun facts, 'Extra Credit' exercises, and 'Did You Know?' sections included in the lessons. Children can scan QR codes, play the songs, and sing along. Have fun on this journey!