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Food and travel writer Michael Booth and his family embark on an epic journey the length of Japan to explore its dazzling food culture. They find a country much altered since their previous visit ten years earlier (which resulted in the award-winning international bestseller Sushi and Beyond).Over the last decade the country's restaurants have won a record number of Michelin stars and its cuisine was awarded United Nations heritage status. The...

Excerpt from 31 StoriesAs editors, we have assembled a collection of short stories which we hope will be valuable in several ways to those, who, like our selves, teach English to college freshmen.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally...

British History. From Early Centuries, the History. Such compromises were easy to make in autumn 1914, when the excitement over the outbreak of war was high, causing a crush of enlistments, and when it was still generally believed that the war would be over within six months. By spring 1915, however, enthusiasm for the war began to cool and recruiting fell off. Moreover, Asquith's government seemed to have lost its grip on affairs, newspapers ...

United Kingdom. From Early Centuries, the History. Archaeologists working in Norfolk in the early 21st century discovered stone tools that suggest the presence of humans in Britain from about 800, 000 to 1 million years ago. These startling discoveries underlined the extent to which archaeological research is responsible for any knowledge of Britain before the Roman conquest (begun ad 43). Britain's ancient history is thus lacking in detail, f...

Originally published in 1981. This study concentrates on one aspect of Victorian theatre production ¿ the spectacular, which came to dominate certain kinds of production during that period. It considers the theory and practice of spectacle production as well as the cultural and artistic movements that created the favourable conditions.

Trade Paperback. Michael Booth and his family embark on an epic journey the length of Japan to explore its dazzling food and culture. A trip 10 years on from their first journey which resulted in the award-winning international bestseller "Sushi & Beyond".

When wars are fought in the midst of civilian activity, as they so often are in poorer countries, the effects on children are devastating. This title looks at the experiences of children in war from a psychological perspective, and from a social ecologist's view, dispelling myths about what results from growing up in conflict situations.

This book shows how Shakespeare’s excellence as storyteller, wit and poet reflects the creative process of conceptual blending. Cognitive theory provides a wealth of new ideas that illuminate Shakespeare, even as he illuminates them, and the theory of blending, or conceptual integration, strikingly corroborates and amplifies both classic and current insights of literary criticism. This study explores how Shakespeare crafted his plots by fusing...

With rhyme, humour, and some keen insight into the human condition, Mike Booth's caterpillar allows us to contemplate the human experience. The message of hope will delightfully entertain, but, more importantly, will provide a touch point to discuss with younger readers the call of Christ to exchange your earthly citizenship for a heavenly one." Mike Flewelling Tree of Life School A fuzzy caterpillar is struggling through life in an oppressive...

Excerpt from 31 Stories As editors, we have assembled a collection of short stories which we hope will be valuable in several ways to those, who, like our selves, teach English to college freshmen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to d...

From the author of The Almost Nearly Perfect People comes Super Sushi Ramen Express, a fascinating and funny culinary journey through JapanJapan is arguably the preeminent food nation on earth, it's a mecca for the world's greatest chefs and has more Michelin stars than any other country. The Japanese go to extraordinary lengths and expense to eat food that is marked both by its exquisite preparation and exotic content. Their creativity, dedic...

Why are the Danes so happy? Are Icelanders really feral? How are the Norwegians spending their fantastical oil wealth? And why do they all hate the Swedes? In this timely book, Michael Booth leaves his adopted home of Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are and, most intriguing of all, what they think of each other.

When people get sick from their food, headlines rage. More and more, people are getting sick from food that is supposedly safe. And as the price of food continues to rise, consumers are forced to make decisions about what to eat, how to eat, and what to buy. Eating Dangerously illustrates the problems with current food safety standards and shows readers how they can make informed decisions about what they eat.

This book presents Edwardian entertainment and the Edwardian entertainment industry as parts of a vital but troubled era whose preoccupations and paranoias mirror those of our own age. This book is the first to explore the complex relationship between theatre, fashion, and social in the late Victorian and early modern era.

A group of leading academics considers how the European states system developed as the historical and institutional expression of political community. The scope of this volume is broad, including conventional accounts of the development of the European states system as well as the non-European experience. In particular, it inquires as to how and why a states system triumphed over other forms of political organization.

In recent years the factors influencing young people's transition to adulthood have become much more problematic. This edited collection of papers from Pennsylvania State University's fifth annual Family Symposium explores the main issues involved in this transition, such as the widening gap between rich and poor, downsizing, global competition, and technological change. These factors have made jobs scarce in many areas, especially inner citie...

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Since World War II, Jews have experienced unprecedented acceptance and assimilation. As outside threats diminish more complex issues arise. This volume considers the direction the Jewish community will take in the future.

Wie können die mit Hirntumoren und -metastasen verbundenen Komplikationen behandelt werden, und wie können die daran leidenden Menschen begleitet werden? Booth und Bruera geben erstmals in einem deutschsprachigen Buch Antwort auf diese brennenden Fragen. Menschen mit Hirntumoren und Hirnmetastasen fordern Palliative-Care-Teams aufgrund der vielfältigen körperlichen, kognitiven und psychischen Symptome aufs Äußerste. Das Praxishandbuch der engl...

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