Italians love to talk about food. The aroma of a simmering ragu, the bouquet of a local wine, the remembrance of a past meal: Italians discuss these details as naturally as Brits might talk about politics or sport, & often with the same flared tempers. In ” Why Italians Love to Talk About Food”, Elena Kostioukovitch explores the phenomenon that first struck her as a newcomer to Italy: the Italian `culinary code`, or way of talking about food. Along the way, she captures the fierce local pride that gives Italian cuisine its remarkable diversity. To come to know Italian food is to discover the differences of taste, language, & attitude that separate a Sicilian from a Piedmontese or a Venetian from a Sardinian. Try tasting Piedmontese bagna cauda, then a Lombard cassoela, then lamb ala Romana: each is part of a unique culinary tradition. In this learned, charming & entertaining narrative, Kostioukovitch takes us on a journey through one of the world`s richest & most adored food cultures. Organized according to region & colourfully designed with illustrations, maps, menus, & glossaries, ” Why Italians Love to Talk About Food” will allow any reader to become as versed in the ways of Italian cooking as the most seasoned of chefs. Food lovers, history buffs, & gourmands alike will savour this exceptional celebration of Italy`s culinary gifts. ...

Our world is changing dramatically. The global economic crisis has given way to social crisis: corrupt & dictatorial politics enmeshed with a global financial elite
- & an ever-widening gulf between the haves & have-nots. In 2011 this profound disconnect found expression in events that we were told had been consigned to history: revolt & revolution. In this compelling new book, Paul Mason sets out to explore the causes & consequences of this new wave of struggle. From London to Cairo, Wisconsin to Tehran, he charts the new forms of collective action: fluid networks of agile, Twitter- & Facebook-savvy networks of youthful protesters who understand how power works. The events, says Mason, reflect the expanding power of the individual & call for new ways of thinking about political alternatives, elite rule & global poverty.
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In Why It`s Not All Rocket Science, Robert Cave examines 100 extraordinary projects, theories & experiments that have been conducted in the name of science. Some, including various nuclear tests, have attracted controversy & hostility; others, such as Johann Wilhelm Ritter`s erotic self-experiments with a voltaic pile, seem downright weird. But Cave demonstrates, thoroughly & informatively, that it is only by doggedly asking awkward questions, & paying close attention to the answers, that scientists have been able to make progress. From spider monkeys to human cyborgs, & from swimming in syrup to chaos theory, Cave places each experiment & discovery in its scientific context to present an entertaining guide to some of the most jaw-dropping entries in the history of science. Why It`s Not All Rocket Science contains chapters on the brain, the body, society & communications, planet Earth & the Universe, & to read it is to gain startling insights into why scientists seem to behave so oddly, & how their brilliant if sometimes bizarre work benefits all of society. ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFOYLES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARBLACKWELL`S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE JHALAK PRIZE 2018SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION NARRATIVE BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONSHORTLISTED FOR A BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARDThe book that sparked a national conversation. Exploring everything from eradicated black history to the inextricable link between class & race, Why I`m No Longer Talking to White People About Race is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to understand race relations in Britain today. ...

Have you ever watched a man angling in the rain, building a shelter when there`s a bed waiting for him at home or peeing as high as he can up a wall? In Why Men Skim Stones, Chris Windle provides an amusing & indispensable insight into why men do the things they do. Here, finally, is a guide that tackles the big questions: why do male friends express their affection by subjecting each other to casual acts of violence? Why is it common for a man to have more of an idea of what he might do in the event of a zombie apocalypse, than what he might buy his mum for Christmas? If you`ve ever been dumbfounded when faced with a man who would rather talk to an inanimate object than read the instruction booklet, this is the book for you. Why Men Skim Stones is a compendium of oddness which, by offering explanations for man`s often bizarre behaviour, seeks to promote tolerance & understanding. This is a book that could save relationships, smooth family life or provide much needed reassurance for any man seeking to better understand his own actions. ...

This valuable guide for air travellers contains essential information that can save hundreds of pounds. Learn about tariffs & how much they can vary, mileage premiums, rerouting, refunds, upgrading, reservations, frequent flying programmes, baggage, complaint procedures & much, much more. ...

This is an informative guide to one of the hottest subjects around at the moment; mankind`s effects on the planet & how we can reverse them. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such climate change, recycling, energy sources & the small differences we can all make to save our planet. It is accompanied by the witty & vibrant illustrations of Adam Larkum. It is written in conjunction with climate change experts. ...

This is an informative guide to the `hows` & `whys` of recycling. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as what materials can & cannot be recycled & why, how to make a compost heap & why it is good to recycle. It is filled with advice & tips on how children can make small changes to make their lives greener, including lending & borrowing each other`s possessions & how to re-use old things. It also

Includes:: a glossary of terms as well as a list of the international recycling symbols & what they mean.

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This guide to more than 2, 500 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous & infamous Texans; origins of towns, churches, & organizations; battles, skirmishes, & gunfights; & settlers, pioneers, Indians, & outlaws. With the most up-to-date records available, this sixth edition

Includes:: more than 100 new historical roadside markers with the actual inscriptions. Handy & simple to use, it lists alphabetically the hundreds of cities & towns nearest the markers & pinpoints each marker with specific highway & mileage information. With this book, travelers relive the tragedies & triumphs of Lone Star history.

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*A SCOTSMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR* Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he`d met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart & history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length & breadth of his adopted homeland & discovers why one of the world`s smallest countries is also so significant & so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy & beer to the attitude to nature & the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland & why the colour orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world`s tallest people & have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam`s brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, & how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch now questioning many of the liberal policies which made their nation famous. A personal portrait of a fascinating people, a sideways history & an entertaining travelogue, Why the Dutch are Different is the story of an Englishman who went Dutch. & loved it. ...