This book will be a treasure. Luscious photographs, easy to follow instructions in the recipes and most of the ingredients are easy to find. For those which are not, there are many mail and online sources listed in the back of the book. I have tried several of the recipes with great success. I love the introductions to each culture's cuisine. Full of historical tidbits of food origins and cooking techniques as well as the way the culture itself shaped the cuisine. Each recipe is introduced as well. There is much here to enjoy for both the reader and the cook. It is a wonderful introduction to the world of curry. ( )