Richard Sterling Knihy

Culturally significant, this work has been preserved to reflect its original artifact accurately, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of the knowledge base of civilization, showcasing the importance of historical texts in understanding our cultural heritage. The reproduction emphasizes fidelity to the original, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in the historical context and preservation of literature.

Selected for its cultural significance, this work preserves the integrity of the original artifact, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of the knowledge base of civilization, reflecting historical context and scholarly importance. The reproduction aims to maintain authenticity, offering readers a glimpse into the past while honoring the original text.

This reprint preserves a historical work first published in 1872, aiming to keep such literature accessible to the public. Produced by Anatiposi, the publication acknowledges that the age of the original may result in missing pages or lower quality. The focus is on the importance of maintaining these texts for future generations, ensuring that valuable historical insights are not lost over time.

Lush photography and tantalizing descriptions of local cuisine set these beautiful pocket guides apart from all of the other guides that juxtapose food and travel. Each guide traces the unique cultural influences that helped shape the culinary traditions of the featured country, with fascinating sidebars on special ingredients and preparation techniques. The best feature of the World Food Guides is the fact that recipes are included, so you can try your hand at making Spanish romesco sauce, Moroccan bastila, or Vietnamese bahn xeo. You'll also find a food glossary, vivid photographs of ingredients and markets, tips and techniques, and much more.

From the gay and lesbian scene of the city to the Golden Gate Bridge and Yosemite, Carmel, and beyond, this complete guide has been researched by Bay Area residents, and it shows. Full color throughout. 28 maps.

Many people admit that they travel, in large part, to eat, to break bread with strangers and leave the table with friends, to discover the world through the medium of cuisine. Here is a collection of stories which further the proposition that humanity is revealed through cuisine is just as surely as it is through any other art or social activity. Notable authors found in the book include P.J. O'Rourke, M.F.K. Fisher, Peter Mayle, Colin Thubron, and Rory Nugent.

Join Sterling on an exciting global culinary adventure in this updated edition, featuring 40% new material, tips, and a fresh reference section. Known for his adventurous spirit, he makes exotic cuisines accessible to all, with engaging illustrations throughout.

Food — its smells, textures, colors, flavors, and rituals — is tied intrinsically to place. This heartwarming, surprising, and sumptuous collection of stories reveals our obsession with how food nourishes and sustains us, teaches us about other cultures, and creates community and connection with others. From the award-winning editor of Travelers’ Tales Food, here is another collection of funny and sometimes frightening true stories of eating that will make your mouth water while helping you better understand other cultures. Notable authors include Jeffrey Steingarten, Frances Mayes, Jonathan Raban, John Krich, and Maxine Kumin.

The narrative follows a Vietnam veteran and self-proclaimed "adventure eater" as he embarks on a global journey filled with culinary delights and passionate encounters. Readers are taken through rich cultural landscapes across Asia, Africa, and North America, exploring the intersection of food and experience in diverse settings. The tales offer an engaging blend of travel, culture, and personal reflection, inviting an immersive exploration of the world through the lens of taste and desire.