 | Danish Cooking & Baking Traditionsby Arthur L. Meyer |
Arthur L. Meyer introduces readers to the best offerings of the traditional Danish table, from soups, main courses, vegetables, and sauces to breads and sweets: Winter Split Pea Soup (Gule Ærte), Salted Herring with Cream (Bondesild), Roast Spare Ribs with Apples and Prunes (Ribbensteg med Æbler og Svesker), Caramelized Potatoes (Brunede Kartofler), Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød), and Cardamom Cake (Kardemommenkage), among many others.
Danish Cooking & Baking Traditions is a perfect holiday gift, as well as a fantastic source for holiday treats! The traditional Kringle, Danish Doughnuts, or Christmastime Seven Sisters Cake will be delicious addtions to your party fare or cookie swap.
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| $32.00 |
 | Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cookingby S.H. "Skiz" Fernando |
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE COOKBOOK OF 2011!
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“A terrific introduction to a great culinary tradition about which egregiously little is known. Well researched, authentic, and easy-to-follow recipes.”
—Anthony Bourdain
Author of Kitchen Confidential and TV host of No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain
"...a cultural and culinary tribute to a sublimely delicious style of cooking that is simple and full flavored. You want this book. ...the curry geeks in your house will be sated for years eating their way through this tome."
—Andrew Zimmern
Author of The Bizarre Truth and TV host of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern |
| $19.95 |
 | Shanghainese-English/English-Shanghianese Dictionary & Phrasebookby Richard VanNess Simmons |
With more than 14 million speakers, Shanghainese is the most widespread member of the Wu family of Chinese dialects and the predominant language of the city of Shanghai and the Yangzi River delta.
Distinct from and mutually unintelligible with the “official” Chinese dialect of Mandarin, Shanghainese is experiencing a revival both within Shanghai and throughout central China. Used in business deals, cultural activities and daily social interactions, Shanghainese is one of the most important dialects spoken in China and essential for visitors who want to experience Shanghai fully. |
| $13.95 |
 | Texas: An Illustrated Historyby John Perry |
One word comes to mind when thinking about Texas. BIG! Home to the world’s 13th largest economy and the only U.S. state that was originally an independent republic, Texas has always been larger than life.
In this concise accessible volume, gain insight into the people, places, and past of Texas like never before: Meet Pa and Ma Ferguson, the rebellious husband and wife team that served as governor and helped modernize the state. Stroll along the walls of the Alamo, as Davie Crockett, William Travis, and James Bowie make their famous stand for independence from Mexico. Relive the Lone Star State’s many great booms, from the hard-scrabble life of ranching and oil drilling to the current drive to be a leading force in education, art, and technology. |
| $14.95 |
 | Mastering Arabic 1 Activity Bookby Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar |
This exciting addition to the bestselling Mastering Arabic series provides a wealth of practice material for all beginners who want to understand, speak, and read Modern Standard Arabic confidently. The exercises are designed to help students reinforce and retain the basic language concepts they have already learned. |
| $16.95 |
 | Mastering Arabic 2 with 2 Audio CDsby Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar |
Mastering Arabic 2 is a modern, engaging intermediate Arabic course offering lively dialogues, varied texts and exercises, and cultural insights. The course builds upon lessons from the best-selling Mastering Arabic 1, but is suitable for any learner with some prior knowledge of Arabic. |
| $29.95 |
 | Beginner's Ukrainian with Interactive Online Workbookby Yuri Shevchuk |
Beginner's Ukrainian with Interactive Online Workbook is the most carefully-paced and modern Ukrainian guide published to date. Along with the book, students will have access to an interactive companion website with audio dialogues and self-correcting exercises that provide quality hands-on experience with the language. |
| $35.00 |
 | Beginner's Vietnamese with 2 Audio CDsby Mynh Nghiem-Boventer |
Spoken by more than 80 million people across the world, Vietnamese has emerged as a prominent business language in Southeast Asia, America, and Europe. Perfect for beginners with little or no previous knowledge of the language, this guide introduces the essentials needed to speak, read, and understand Vietnamese with confidence.
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| $29.95 |
 | Beginner's Brazilian Portuguese with 2 Audio CDsby Denise Santos and Glaucia Silva |
Brazilian Portuguese is written and spoken by over 180 million Brazilians as well as several million Brazilian emigrants, including over 1 million Brazilian Americans. Brazil is the most popular tourist destination in South America and received over 5 million visitors in 2010. The country is preparing to host the 2016 Summer Olympics Games-- now is the perfect time to learn Brazilian Portuguese! |
| $29.95 |
| Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cookingby S.H. "Skiz" Fernando |
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE COOKBOOK OF 2011!
-
“A terrific introduction to a great culinary tradition about which egregiously little is known. Well researched, authentic, and easy-to-follow recipes.”
—Anthony Bourdain
Author of Kitchen Confidential and TV host of No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain
"...a cultural and culinary tribute to a sublimely delicious style of cooking that is simple and full flavored. You want this book. ...the curry geeks in your house will be sated for years eating their way through this tome."
—Andrew Zimmern
Author of The Bizarre Truth and TV host of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern |
| $19.95 |
| Danish Cooking & Baking Traditionsby Arthur L. Meyer |
Arthur L. Meyer introduces readers to the best offerings of the traditional Danish table, from soups, main courses, vegetables, and sauces to breads and sweets: Winter Split Pea Soup (Gule Ærte), Salted Herring with Cream (Bondesild), Roast Spare Ribs with Apples and Prunes (Ribbensteg med Æbler og Svesker), Caramelized Potatoes (Brunede Kartofler), Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød), and Cardamom Cake (Kardemommenkage), among many others.
Danish Cooking & Baking Traditions is a perfect holiday gift, as well as a fantastic source for holiday treats! The traditional Kringle, Danish Doughnuts, or Christmastime Seven Sisters Cake will be delicious addtions to your party fare or cookie swap.
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| $32.00 |
 | La Buena Mesa: The Regional Cooking of Spainby Elizabeth Parrish |
La Buena Mesa, or "the good table" is a Spanish expression synonymous with delicious food. and, indeed, with its wonderfully varied climate and geography, Spain is a country that celebrates "good tables" and distinctive cuisines across nineteen regions. |
| $32.00 |
 | The Cooking of Emilia-Romagna: Culinary Treasures of Northern Italyby Giovanna Bellia La Marca |
The Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy is home to several of the world’s most renowned gastronomic cities—the capital, Bologna, has given its name to the famed Bolognese sauce; from Parma comes proscuitto, the best-known pork product of Italy; Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has been made in Parma and Reggio-Emilia for over 700 years; and Modena has been producing unrivaled balsamic vinegar for centuries. This culinary heartland is also well-known for its delicate homemade pastas.
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| $24.95 |
 | Bengali (Bangla)-English/ English-Bengali Practical Dictionaryby Hanne-Ruth Thompson |
Bengali, the official language of Bangladesh and India's West Bengal, is the sixth most-spoken language in the world. With current vocabulary and usage, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive two-way Bengali dictionary available. It contains more than 13,000 total entries, each with transliteration, word class information, and pronunciation aid. |
| $24.95 |
 | Swedish-English/English-Swedish Practical Dictionaryby Harald Hille |
Swedish is spoken by the roughly ten million inhabitants of Sweden, one of the world’s most politically and economically successful democracies. Sweden’s economic growth is accelerating, demonstrated by the global chains IKEA and H&M, and Swedish remains an important medium for business across Europe. In addition, the country’s natural and historical wonders, from the aurora borealis to Stockholm’s old town, make it one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world, with nearly 8 million visitors each year. Swedish is also an official language of the European Union, Nordic Council, and Finland. |
| $29.95 |
 | Russian-English/English-Russian Practical Dictionaryby Dmitry Yermolovich |
Up-to-date and authoritative, this dictionary goes far beyond simple translations and includes a wealth of information: grammar and usage labels, usage examples, idioms, stress marks, and irregular pronunciations. Each Russian noun entry includes a reference to the declension pattern that the word follows, and Russian verb entries reference the correct conjugation pattern. Comprehensive declension/ conjugation tables are included in an appendix. |
| $24.95 |
 | Norwegian-English/ English-Norwegian Practical Dictionaryby Laura Ziukaite-Hansen |
Norwegian is the native tongue of more than 5 million people and an official language of the Nordic Council. Over three million tourists visit Norway each year to see the famous fjords, Aurora Borealis, and seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. As the world’s third largest gas exporter, plus home to major forestry and seafood industries, Norway is also an important business destination. This dictionary provides readers with numerous entries relating to modern business and technological vocabulary to meet the needs of those traveling or working in both Norway and the United States. |
| $24.95 |
| Shanghainese-English/English-Shanghianese Dictionary & Phrasebookby Richard VanNess Simmons |
With more than 14 million speakers, Shanghainese is the most widespread member of the Wu family of Chinese dialects and the predominant language of the city of Shanghai and the Yangzi River delta.
Distinct from and mutually unintelligible with the “official” Chinese dialect of Mandarin, Shanghainese is experiencing a revival both within Shanghai and throughout central China. Used in business deals, cultural activities and daily social interactions, Shanghainese is one of the most important dialects spoken in China and essential for visitors who want to experience Shanghai fully. |
| $13.95 |
 | Catalan-English/English-Catalan Dictionary & Phrasebookby A. Scott Britton |
Catalan is spoken by over 11 million speakers worldwide, primarily in Catalonia, an autonomous region of Spain. It is also used in Valencia, the Basque Country, and Galicia, and is the official language of Andorra.
Catalan thrives and is actively promoted in the business markets and schools of Catalan-speaking cultures. It is important to note that Catalan is not similar to and does not derive from Spanish. Visitors to Catalonia’s capital and largest city, Barcelona, for example, will find signs in Catalan, then in Spanish and English.
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| $13.95 |
| Texas: An Illustrated Historyby John Perry |
One word comes to mind when thinking about Texas. BIG! Home to the world’s 13th largest economy and the only U.S. state that was originally an independent republic, Texas has always been larger than life.
In this concise accessible volume, gain insight into the people, places, and past of Texas like never before: Meet Pa and Ma Ferguson, the rebellious husband and wife team that served as governor and helped modernize the state. Stroll along the walls of the Alamo, as Davie Crockett, William Travis, and James Bowie make their famous stand for independence from Mexico. Relive the Lone Star State’s many great booms, from the hard-scrabble life of ranching and oil drilling to the current drive to be a leading force in education, art, and technology. |
| $14.95 |
 | Language & Travel Guide to Ukraineby Linda Hodges |
"An interesting overview of Ukraine's complicated history...highly recommended for public libraries." -- Library Journal
"Unique and should be invested in" -- Booklist |
| $24.95 |
 | HippArabicby Hippocrene Books, Inc. |
Looking for an Arabic digital dictionary and phrasebook that packs a wallop? Search no further, HippArabic is here.
Adapted from Hippocrene Books’ top-selling Arabic Dictionary & Phrasebook, HippArabic has everything you need—and nothing you don’t—to be understood in Modern Standard Arabic. Packed with over 4,000 easy-to-navigate entries, HippArabic is intuitively arranged so that you can quickly find the word or phrase you need. |
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