Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World

Author: Karen Hanson

Publisher: UXL

Published: 2001-10

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780787654238

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This new 4-vol. set provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes of approximately 75 cultural groups from more than 60 countries -- from Algeria to Vietnam. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health. Arranged alphabetically by country, entries also describe both traditional and modern methods of preparation and cooking foods. For each country/group, the "Encyclopedia" covers: Foods for religious and holiday celebrations Foods of the group Geographic setting and environment History and food Mealtime customs Politics, economies and nutrition And moreValue-added features include lists of sources for further study, including cookbooks and internet sources; sidebars covering related material, including definitions of specific terminology or descriptions of the evolution of a particular cooking method/custom; a timeline of historical progression of dietary customs; and both general and recipe indexes.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays

Author: Ann H. Shurgin

Publisher: UXL

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9780787639297

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Alphabetically arranged entries provide descriptions of celebrations around the world of some thirty holidays and festivals, including national and cultural holidays, such as Independence day and New Year's Day, which are commemorated on different days for different reasons in a number of countries.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays

Author: Robert H. Griffin

Publisher: UXL

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780787639280

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Alphabetically arranged entries provide descriptions of celebrations around the world of some thirty holidays and festivals, including national and cultural holidays, such as Independence day and New Year's Day, which are commemorated on different days for different reasons in a number of countries.

Book Review Index
Book Review Index

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Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 1520

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Vols. 8-10 of the 1965-1984 master cumulation constitute a title index.

American Reference Books Annual, 2002
American Reference Books Annual, 2002

Author: Bohdan S. Wynar

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Published: 2002-05

Total Pages: 836

ISBN-13: 9781563089114

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This source of information on comtemporary American reference works is intended for the library and information community. It has nearly 1600 descriptive and evaluative entries, and reviews material from more than 300 publishers in nearly 500 subject areas. It should help the user keep abreast of reference publications in all fields, answer everyday questions and build up reference collections.

Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers, 2002
Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers, 2002

Author: ABC-CLIO, LLC

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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Essential for reference work and indispensable for collection development, this classic guide helps you quickly identify the best, most affordable, and most appropriate new reference titles in any given field. The approximately 500 books reviewed in this edition have been selected from American Reference Books Annual (Libraries Unlimited) as the best works for smaller libraries. A must if your budget precludes ARBA, this cost-effective, time-saving tool also makes an excellent supplement.