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
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2001-10
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780787654238

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
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780787639297

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
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780787639280

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 the Nations

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Author: Timothy L. Gall
Publisher: UXL
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2001-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780787653668

Provides information on 192 countries, with subjects including geography, demographics, economics, and social information.

Book Review Index

Book Review Index
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1520
Release: 2003
Genre: Books
ISBN:

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

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:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2002
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

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.

American Reference Books Annual, 2002

American Reference Books Annual, 2002
Author: Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 836
Release: 2002-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781563089114

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.