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In this treasure trove of a book, Paul Tempest has gathered and edited articles, cartoons and reminiscences (his own and those of numerous others) that, together, provide a valuable insight into the w

In 2004's The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions about the Bush Administration and 9/11, Griffin (co-director, Center for Process Studies, Claremont Graduate U.) compiled and summarized the body o

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

In this updated edition of Capitalism Hits the Fan, Professor Wolff explains why capitalism's global crisis persists, why bank bailouts and austerity policies fail, and why deepening economic inequali

For travelers interested in wildlife, Beletsky, a wildlife biologist and zoology instructor, provides descriptions of the ecology, behavior, and conservation of about 400 species of amphibians, reptil

"Archaeological data from the Late Archaic, 4000-2000 years ago, in the Western Great Lakes are examined to understand the production and movement of copper and lithic exchange materials, access to an

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

Dransart (anthropology and archaeology, U. of Wales) and Wolfe (textiles, British Museum, London) offer design professionals and aficionados a sampling of some 30 rare and beautiful early Andean works

Presents recipes for over one hundred classic and contemporary vegetarian Indian dishes, and includes notes on the Indian spices, vegetables, and legumes used in the recipes, and kitchen tools useful

Love is widely celebrated in Indian poetry, whether mystic love for the divine or the passionate and affectionate feelings between lovers, husbands and wives, parents and children, family and friends.

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

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

It's Katie's birthday and she invites all her best friends round for a pairty. Lots of her usual friends are there and a few new ones. Katie is as cheery and inquisitive as ever, and there are lots of

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

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.

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

Best friends Jamilla and Ameena, children of Muslim immigrants in England, leave the country and join the Islamist cause in Syria where they witness poverty and violence.

Offers thirteen tales based on the ancient civilization of the Minoans, including the birth of Zeus, the tale of Europa and the bull, and Daedalus and Icarus.

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

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

Diary entries, letters, newspaper stories, and eyewitness accounts from authors such as Tacitus, Conan Doyle, and Crisp are among these nearly two hundred short readings about the places, people, and

During the 1980s and 1990s, travel and adventure writer Millman collected stories from Northwest Territories, Baffin Island, northern Quebec, Labrador, and both coasts of Greenland. His goal is to rep

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 frequent writer on visual arts and medieval history and architecture, Mullins offers visitors a guide to surviving Roman features in an area that encompassed today's Provence and Languedoc in southe

By tradition, Moscow is the easternmost bastion of western civilisation. Moscow has stood against invasion and war, pestilence and fire. It has been rejected by its own rulers, and its destruction has

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

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

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

A guide to the best places to eat, drink and stay in Ireland. It includes entries to suit all tastes and budgets - featuring everything from hotels, restaurants, cafes, and pubs, to country houses, gu