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This series is designed to bring to North American readers the once-unheard voices of writers who have achieved wide acclaim at home, but are not recognized beyond the borders of their native lands. W

No matter how hard Rachid tries to recreate himself, to become educated and worldly - to "learn English" - it is impossible for this hip Beiruti with his cell phone and high-speed internet to sever th

In the wake of the September 11th attacks, numerous individuals on the Internet and elsewhere began attacking the official accounts of how they occurred, raising questions over the actual physical evi

A collection of delicious modern recipes from Siberia and beyond from the chef and author who founded #CookforUkraineSalt & Time will transform perceptions of the food of the former Soviet Union, and especially Siberia―the crossroads of Eastern European and Central Asian cuisine―with 100 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens, and evocative storytelling to explain and entice. Why not try the restorative Solyanka fish soup (a famous Russian hangover cure), savor the fragrant Chicken with prunes or treat yourself to some Napoleon cake.In Alissa Timoshkina’s words:“Often we need distance and time, both to see things better and to feel closer to them. This is certainly true of the food of my home country, Russia―or Siberia, to be exact. When I think of Siberia, I hear the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. Today, whenever I crush sea salt flakes between my fingers as I cook, I think of that sound. In this book, I feature recipes that are authentic to Si

A fun picture book about the power of imagination from an award-winning female author and pioneer of children’s literature in the Arab world.Just imagine all the things you can do with a green piece of cloth. Will you turn it into the sail of a pirate ship or into a small tent? Just imagine. Will you turn it into a beautiful butterfly that will fly from one flower to another or into a super heroine that will protect everybody from evil? Just imagine…Raya and Samar just imagine and have great fun playing with a green piece of cloth. This delightful picture book from the Middle East celebrates the imagination and creativity of children.

This is a cultural guide to the city of Berlin. It is designed to offer a more comprehensive survey than a standard tourist guidebook. While there is a chapter on classic things to do in the city, oth

Ida, a Palestinian-American girl, eats a magic olive that takes her to the life she might have had in her parents’ village near Jerusalem. An important coming of age story that explores identity, place, voice, and belonging.Every time violence erupts in the Middle East, Ida knows what’s coming next. Some of her classmates treat her like it’s all her fault―just for being Palestinian! In eighth grade, Ida is forced to move to a different school. But people still treat her like she’ll never fit in. Ida wishes she could disappear.One day, dreading a final class project, Ida hunts for food. She discovers a jar of olives that came from a beloved aunt in her family’s village near Jerusalem. Ida eats one and finds herself there―as if her parents had never left Palestine! Things are different in this other reality―harder in many ways, but also strangely familiar and comforting. Now she has to make some tough choices. Which Ida would she rather be? How can she find her place?Ida’s dilemma become

A cookbook celebrating the blending of cultures and identity through food, with a bounty of Chinese-influenced dishes from all over South-East AsiaAs immigrants with Chinese heritage, Rosheen Kaul and Joanna Hu spent their formative years living between (at least) two cultures and wondering how they fitted in. Food was a huge part of this journey; should they cling to the traditional comfort of their parents’ varied culinary heritage, attempt to assimilate wholly by learning to love mashed potatoes, or forge a new path where flavor and the freedom to choose trumped authenticity? They went with option three.Chinese-ish celebrates the confident blending of culture and identity through food―take what you love and reject what doesn't work for you. You’ll find a bounty of inauthentic Chinese-influenced dishes from all over South-East Asia, including all the best rice and noodle dishes, wontons, and dumplings. There are also plenty of tips and shortcuts to demystify any tricky-sounding techn

Winner of the 2021 International Prize for Arabic Fiction―known as the "Arabic Booker Prize"― this novel explores themes of loneliness, homelessness, and mental illness. After losing his job and house, a bookseller lives with the homeless in his city and assumes the identities of the heroes in the books he has read.After losing his job and refuge, Ibrahim al-Warraq, a bookseller, decides to live with the homeless people in his city and assuming the identities of the heroes of the novels he has read.Set between 1947 and 2019, this novel is based on several notebooks of stories about people facing different hardships, such as losing their homes or not knowing who their families are. Their interwoven destinies reveal the value of the house, as a symbol of one’s homeland, as opposed to the surrounding ruination. The central character is Ibrahim the bookseller, a cultured man, and voracious reader of novels who takes on the identity of the protagonists in novels which appeal to him. He beco

A beautifully photographed culinary and cultural tour of Palestine.“Joudie Kalla is an exceptionally talented chef with a deep understanding of tradition and ingredients that enables her to create exciting and adventurous dishes.” –Lloyd GrossmanPalestinian food is not just found on the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem with the ka’ak (sesame) bread sellers and stalls selling za’atar chicken and mana’eesh (za’atar and sesame bread), but in the home too; in the kitchens all across the country, where families cook and eat together every day, in a way that generations before them have always done. Palestine on a Plate is a tribute to family, cooking, and home―old recipes created with love that brings people together in appreciation of the beauty of this rich heritage. Immerse yourself in the stories and culture of Palestine through the food in this book.This is a celebration of real Palestinian food, cooked with the ingredients that Joudie’s mother and grandmother use, and their grandm

Vignettes of travel writing from around the globe in 26 A - Z stories, peopled with eccentric characters

An overview of the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict and interviews with Palestinian children living under occupation, presented as an educational resource for children ages 9 and up.

Interweaves the author's travels with a history of the American West, discussing historical events, including Louisiana Purchase, Butch Cassidy, and Lewis and Clark, along with stories of the settlers

Although she is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, a kind-hearted young woman manages to attend the palace ball with the help of her fairy godmother.

Author Mads Gilbert presents students, academics, and general interest readers with his personal photo account of what happened in Gaza in the summer of 2014. The author has organized the main body of

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

Despite the warnings of her parents, Father Frost and Mother Spring, the Snow Princess falls in love with a human and risks losing her immortality.

Boston sculptor Kahlil Gibran (1922-2008) was the cousin of the well-known poet Gibran Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931). In this memoir, author Jean Gibran portrays her 50-year marriage and life with sculpto

Maingot presents readers with his portrait of one of America’s youngest cities. The author explores the history and culture of a city that has the highest percentage of foreign-born residents, along w

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.

Presents a collection of Indian vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photographs for each and offers menu selections and ingredient descriptions.

Although she is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, a kind-hearted young woman manages to attend the palace ball with the help of her fairy godmother.

Our beloved pooches bring us a world of happiness. They're loyal companions, kindred spirits, and lifelong chums. But they also chew the stuffing out of the couch, keep us up all night with their bark

Britain has had an influence on the world that far outweighs its size. With its rich history, beautiful landscapes and creative people, Britain is without doubt one of the greatest places in the world

Surveys modern Mexican cuisine with recipes that add a twist to classic techniques, foods, and dishes; profiles of twelve chefs; and sections about the country's street foods and cooks who still use t

Presents a collection of recipes found in the varied ethnic neighborhoods of Paris along with information on creating menus based on foods found in Parisian markets.

A BEAUTIFUL RETELLING OF THE CLASSIC BROTHERS GRIMM TALE WITH LAVISH FULL-COLOR OIL PAINTINGS. NEW IN PAPERBACK. Ruth Sanderson retells the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long

When the Turks entered Anatolia in the 11th century, the Byzantine Emperor appointed a minor Turkish prince with the title of Sultan of Rome. Ball believes that this was no accident, and instead was a

On June 13, 1974, Shagara, a low-level employee at the Alexandria shipyard, is charged with taking workers to cheer for the motorcade of Egyptian President Sadat and his guest President Nixon. Instruc

Kolsks, a London tour guide, and Rawson, an attorney with a love of Jewish culture, provide neighborhood walking tours of London's Jewish past and present. In addition to attractions such as the home

One of the classic tomes on Scotch whisky written by Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart whose family were closely connected with Balmenach Distillery. An evocative and revealing portrait of times long past in

This introductory text answers basic questions about the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the new global war on terror, with the aim of helping readers change the discourse focused on war an

"Oxford started as an Anglo-Saxon border outpost, with a bridge replacing the 'oxen ford' from which it takes its name. It became a center for trade and religion and developed one of the oldest univer

This brief history of Portugal attempts to not only illuminate the high points of global exploration and empire that most readers are familiar with but, in an examination of the social history and cha

This concise history of Croatia begins with the arrival of Greeks and Romans in the early 5th century and covers medieval Croatia, the Ottoman invasion, Habsburg rule, the first Yugoslavia and World W

This compact text by Werner (geography, U. of St. Thomas) distills the political, economic, social, and cultural history of Bolivia for the traveler unfamiliar with the country. It describes the pre-c

Surveys modern Mexican cuisine with recipes that add a twist to classic techniques, foods, and dishes; profiles of twelve chefs; and sections about the country's street foods and cooks who still use t

Presents a collection of recipes found in the varied ethnic neighborhoods of Paris along with information on creating menus based on foods found in Parisian markets.

Presents a history of the Western state, discussing its earliest Native American inhabitants, Indian wars, influx of immigrants in the nineteenth century, and student protests of the Vietnam Era, with

Acts as a guide for anyone with an interest in Scotland's ancient history. This title also includes a full colour relief map of Scotland's ancient monuments' landscape along with notes on the reverse