A beautifully illustrated duo of children’s books engage two pairs of adventurous kids with a quirky exotic wildlife and a humorous re-imagining of the Greek gods Poppy and Pollo, children of the mysterious Zeus, go in search of their long-lost father on Greece’s mighty Mount Olympos, with the help of their oddly assorted but divinely inspired family. Uncle Poseidon, sister Athena and brothers Hermes, Hephaistos, Dionysos and Ares are all on hand to show them the way. Even the delights of sister Aphrodite, the schemes of uncle Hades, or the power of god Zeus himself, do not divert them! Published by Format Books, 2018

A humorously illustrated duo of children’s books take two pairs of youngsters on exciting journeys across America and to a mysterious tropical island. Holly and Woody live with their parents in New York City. Holly loves to sing and dance and Woody is good at carpentry, making Hollywood-style film sets in his room. The children have dreams of going to Hollywood and imagine they can see California from the top of the Empire State Building! By accident they escape from a theme park in a covered wagon, and find themselves travelling westwards to the Mississippi and then following – by a devious route – the trail of the pioneers. They meet up with odd characters and have endless adventures as they travel through prairie, mountain and desert. Will their Hollywood dream come true?

A humorously illustrated duo of children’s books take two pairs of youngsters on exciting journeys across America and to a mysterious tropical island. Alice and Sidney live in Australia. Their grandfather, Charlie, collects birds of all sorts, in pictures and glass cases, gathered from many parts of the world. His favourites are tropical birds. There is one, however, that he has never seen. This is the most splendid of all, the Bird of Paradise, which lives north of Australia in Papua New Guinea. Alice and Sidney decide that they will travel to Papua to find and photograph the fabulous bird. They are helped in their quest by the pilot Bob and his assistant Willy, who has another, unexpected guise and who leads them into amazing adventures.

A beautifully illustrated duo of children’s books engage two pairs of adventurous kids with a quirky exotic wildlife and a humorous re-imagining of the Greek gods Felipe and Esmeralda have a special dream, to travel from their home in Ecuador to the far-away islands of the Galapagos. But they have no money, so how will they get there? This is the story of how they make their journey, through many hazards and adventures, and of all the amazing animals and natural wonders that they discover in the magical Galapagos Islands! Published by Format Books, 2018.

An illuminating account of how history shapes our diets—now in a new revised and updated Third Edition Why did the ancient Romans believe cinnamon grew in swamps guarded by giant killer bats? How did African cultures imported by slavery influence cooking in the American South? What does the 700-seat McDonald's in Beijing serve in the age of globalization? With the answers to these and many more such questions, Cuisine and Culture, Third Edition presents an engaging, entertaining, and informative exploration of the interactions among history, culture, and food. From prehistory and the earliest societies in the Fertile Crescent to today's celebrity chefs, Cuisine and Culture, Third Edition presents a multicultural and multiethnic approach to understanding how and why major historical events have affected and defined the culinary traditions in different societies. Now revised and updated, this Third Edition is more comprehensive and insightful than ever before. Covers prehistory through the present day—from the discovery of fire to the emergence of television cooking shows Explores how history, culture, politics, sociology, and religion have determined how and what people have eaten through the ages Includes a sampling of recipes and menus from different historical periods and cultures Features French and Italian pronunciation guides, a chronology of food books and cookbooks of historical importance, and an extensive bibliography Includes all-new content on technology, food marketing, celebrity chefs and cooking television shows, and Canadian cuisine. Complete with revealing historical photographs and illustrations, Cuisine and Culture is an essential introduction to food history for students, history buffs, and food lovers.

No one can describe a wine like Karen MacNeil. Comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, and endlessly interesting, The Wine Bible is a lively course from an expert teacher, grounding the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vine-yards and varietals, climate and terroir, the nine attributes of a wine’s greatness—while layering on tips, informative asides, anecdotes, definitions, photographs, maps, labels, and recommended bottles. Discover how to taste with focus and build a wine-tasting memory. The reason behind Champagne’s bubbles. Italy, the place the ancient Greeks called the land of wine. An oak barrel’s effect on flavor. Sherry, the world’s most misunderstood and underappreciated wine. How to match wine with food—and mood. Plus everything else you need to know to buy, store, serve, and enjoy the world’s most captivating beverage.