Maggie Black Knihy

Focusing on the multifaceted role of water, this illustrated large format book showcases its significance in both the natural environment and human life. It features stunning imagery of oceans, rivers, and mountains, alongside relatable scenes of daily interactions with water. The narrative combines descriptive and informative text, enriched with literary, historical, and folkloric references, while presenting contemporary facts about the pressing challenges facing freshwater resources today.

Essen im Kreis der Familie, Picknicks oder Abendeinladungen spielen eine große Rolle bei Jane Austen – in ihrem Privatleben nicht anders als in ihren Romanen. Aber was hat man zur damaligen Zeit eigentlich gegessen? Wie wurden Taubenpastete, in Wein geschmorter Schweineschinken oder Mandel-Käseküchlein zubereitet? Die Historikerin Maggie Black (Spezialgebiet: Geschichte des Essens) und die Austen-Kennerin Deirde Le Faye haben alle Spuren aus Jane Austens Werken und Briefen dazu zusammengetragen. Ihr Buch informiert zunächst über die gesellschaftlichen Konventionen des Einkaufens, Essens und der Geselligkeit im England des späten 18. und frühen 19. Jahrhunderts. Den Hauptteil bilden dann 76 Rezepte aus Kochbüchern der Zeit, vor allem aus zweien, die eine enge Verbindung zur Familie Austen aufweisen: aus dem handgeschriebenen Kochbuch von Martha Lloyd, die mehrere Jahre bei den Austens wohnte, und aus dem Kochbuch von Mrs. Philip Lybbe Powys, einer alten Bekannten von Janes Vater. Alle Rezepte sind so aufbereitet, dass sie sich zum Nachkochen eignen.

Ein faszinierender Streifzug durch die Geschichte der mittelalterlichen Kochkunst. Mehr als 50 für heute bearbeitete Rezepte kulinarischer Köstlichkeiten. Gesammlt aus alten Handschriften genauso wie die wertvollen Buchmalereien und Illustrationen. Der Text wurde von einer kompetenten Mediävistin und Food-Journalistin verfasst.

This cookbook offers a selection of 50 recipes drawn from medieval manuscripts which have been adapted for the modern cook. Illustrated with scenes from medieval life, the dishes reflect the food eaten by many branches of society. The book ends with a section on herbs and medicines.

This is an illustrated history, with information on food, cooking equipment, the design of kitchens, the serving of meals and the development of taste and etiquette, with recipes adapted for the modern kitchen.

The book offers a comprehensive visual exploration of the global water crisis, highlighting the impact of climate change, urbanization, and dietary shifts on freshwater supplies. It utilizes engaging graphics, maps, and charts to illustrate key issues like water shortages, pollution, and privatization, all within the context of a changing climate. Additionally, it presents essential strategies for sustainable water management, ensuring safe access, and safeguarding the future of this vital resource.

'Development' is often misunderstood and can embrace everything from building a large dam to planting trees. The idea can often mask confusion, contradiction, deceit and corruption. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to know what development actually is.

Focusing on the multifaceted nature of development, the book argues for a shift towards a more socially-oriented approach rather than a strictly political one. It delves into various dimensions of development, emphasizing the importance of social factors in fostering genuine progress. The exploration challenges conventional perspectives and encourages readers to reconsider the role of community and social structures in shaping effective development strategies.

In the first book to distill the entire history of the United Nations into one accessible volume, Maggie Black explains how this complex organization works and explores its successes, failings, and current limitations. The book includes the creation of the UN and its early history, how it is structured, and whether it is well constituted in its functions. Black also considers possibilities for reform to make it more democratic, effective, and fit for its purpose. Maggie Black has written books for Oxford University Press, UNICEF, and Oxfam and articles for The Economist and BBC World Service. She has worked as a consultant for UNICEF and Anti-Slavery International.

The narrative follows Niel Black, a Scottish immigrant who sought fortune in Melbourne, ultimately becoming a prominent squatter in Victoria's Western District. His ambitious journey is chronicled through his letters and journals, which provide a personal glimpse into his life and experiences. Inspired by these historical documents, his great-granddaughter offers a fresh perspective on Black's legacy and the challenges he faced while building his success in a new land.