Award-winning photographer and author Holmes was named Travel Photographer of the Year by the Society of American Travel Writers in 1990, 1992, and 2010. He offers wine tourists a handy guide to Calif
Uses historical narrative, personal memoir, and profiles based on interviews to describe the Arab American experience from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
Although the United States reaped its title of the world’s most powerful country as a result of its 18-month engagement in the war to end all wars, which saw 10 million lose their lives, Ells sees the
Provides a collection of over one hundred vegetarian recipes from around the world, along with suggestions for complementary small dishes to make a complete meal and ways to substitute ingredients.
This work offers a detailed overview of the cultural history of the Scottish highlands, illustrated with black and white photos. Chapters are in sections on landscape, history, imagination, and the hi
Sibelius, Finland's national composer, is the main association with Finnish culture for most. Kent, who has taught Nordic culture at the University of Helsinki, provides a tour of Finland's capital th
Examines life in ancient Egypt, discussing how the people lived and worked and exploring sites along the Nile, including temples, tombs, and the pyramids.
Examines the Roman Empire, discussing the importance of the Roman army in conquering and controlling the empire and how the Emperor and his officials ruled.
