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Garrett, who has authored literary companions to Italy and to Greece, here offers travelers to Venice some enrichment of their experience with his discussion of the history and architecture of Venice

Intended for readers unfamiliar with Argentine history and culture, Wilson (Latin American and Spanish literature, U. College, London, England) explores the contradictory and culturally rich history o

Poems deal with human sexuality, nature, and the world

A cookbook charting 500 years of influence on the vibrant cuisine of Jamaica, written by acclaimed food writer Melissa Thompson.Acclaimed food writer and chef Melissa Thompson takes us on a journey to this Caribbean jewel through 80 recipes and more than 500 years of history and influences. The recipes include classic Jamaican favorites, such as Jerk Pork, Braised Oxtail, Ackee & Saltfish, and Peanut Punch, as well as original dishes created with Jamaica’s abundant natural larder and twists on classics.This beautiful cookbook features in-depth research into the evolution of Jamaica’s food. It charts the contribution of indigenous Jamaicans, the Taino. It follows the impact of colonization, and how the periods under Spanish and British rule left an indelible mark on the nation’s gastronomy, without shying away from their brutality: Eyewitness accounts describe the barbarity of the colonial powers. And it recounts how enslaved men and women from West and Central Africa brought inspiratio

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

Collects recipes for sweet and savory Italian baked goods, including Parmesan breadsticks, focaccia with garlic and rosemary, mini pizzas with mushrooms, Tuscan sweet bread, and Sardinian ricotta tart

Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. Lucy O'Donnell was one herself three years ago. Cancer is My Teacher is her story, describing unflinchingly how she has turned the disease

Shares one hundred Ottoman-inspired recipes that incorporate sweet and sour flavor combinations, including chilled carrot and saffron soup, sumac octopus with pomegranate, and nine spice lamb with a h

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

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.

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

This pocket (5x8") guide explores Germany's past, present, and future with the traveler in mind, providing more historical background than a typical tourist guide. Cole (European history, Utah State U

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

At thirty-nine, Deola Bello, a Nigerian expatriate in London, is dissatisfied with being single and working overseas. Deola works as a financial reviewer for an international charity. When her job tak

Red Rose and Snow White are as different as two sisters can be. Even so, they get along and, together with their mother, make a cozy life in their cottage in the woods. Then one night, Rose Red answer

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

Offers a peek inside Number 10 Glebe Street, with what the author has used successfully to treat family ailments over the years.

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.

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

A compendium of historical tales from the Jacobite period. For too long, this period of Scottish history has been romanticised with the exploits of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the fore. This work include

In The End of Spring, Sahar Khalifeh chronicles the struggle of the Palestinian people with a humane depiction of Palestinian resistance fighters during the 2002 siege of Yasir Arafat's official head

The four interlocking narratives that make up this novel belong to four women who live in the same building in Beirut during the Lebanese civil war. There is Lilian with her two children, desperate t

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

Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, a comprehensive survey of Lebanese cooking traditions presents a host of authentic, healthful, and delicious recipes, ranging from eggplant lamb st

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

An intriguing introduction to the culinary traditions, lore, and techniques of Portuguese cookery presents a wide range of authentic recipes for dishes ranging from appetizers to desserts, along with

Offers the story of one man's encounter with his unnamed war-torn country and how he is able to invent his own executioner.

The youngest daughter of a woman known as "Young Wife" grows up in Seoul in the 1960s, all but abandoned by her father, but secure in her relationship with her mother, who tells magical tales about a

This is the world of universal future war. Faced with the threat of bombs, bacteriological warfare and poison gas, a married couple whose pacificism complels them to opt out of 'civilisation', take to

Acclaimed Ukrainian chef and food writer Olia Hercules shares 100 comforting recipes that can unite us no matter where we are from and where we end up.In her most personal book yet, Olia Hercules distills a lifetime of kitchen curiosity into her 100 most loved recipes. She draws on her broad influences: her childhood in Eastern Europe; her years in Cyprus and Italy; her simple, plant-centric family meals at home in London; and the special festive recipes she has gleaned along the way. All these seemingly diverse recipes are centered in comfort and connection. These are recipes that have been hand written, handed down, and shared among friends: “They are nostalgic like the potatoes of my childhood, they share trade secrets like Bisque-style red mullet pasta, they interweave every day like Joe’s beet, feta, and potatoes, and they make everything ok like Life-giving rhubarb cake. The foods we choose to cook time and again are part of what makes us, and when we share those recipes, we give

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

As the only witness to an attack on a bus carrying a prominent Lebanese politician, a botanist uses the clues of an injured acacia tree and a victim's last words to try to uncover the truth about the

JOE SACCO MEETS PERSEPOLIS IN THIS GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM A NEW INTERNATIONAL TALENT, HAMID SULAIMAN--WINNER ENGLISH PEN AWARD--It is spring 2012 and 40,000 people have died since the start of the Syrian

JOE SACCO MEETS PERSEPOLIS IN THIS GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM A NEW INTERNATIONAL TALENT, HAMID SULAIMAN--WINNER ENGLISH PEN AWARD­--It is spring 2012 and 40,000 people have died since the start of the Sy

Only in Boston is a comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 100 fascinating and unusual historical sites in the Massachusetts' capital

A culinary celebration of the many ethnic groups that have contributed to America's vibrant food culture collects recipes by renowned chefs from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europ