A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam

Neil Sheehan

Lt Colonel John Paul Vann went to Vietnam in 1962, but soon became appalled by the slaughter, leaking his pessimistic assessments to the US press corps in Saigon. Neil Sheehan was among them, and became fascinated by the angry Vann, befriended him, and followed his tragic and reckless career....

Rumi: Food of Middle Eastern Appearance

Joseph Abboud

Heartwarming, flavour-packed recipes from the Middle East via Joseph Abboud's iconic Melbourne eatery, Rumi.How often has the phrase 'of Middle Eastern appearance' been employed to evoke fear and prejudice? This cookbook is here to challenge that.Chef Joseph Abboud's food looks Middle Eastern because it...