 Celebrating with the Kosher Butcher’s Wife
Author:Sharon Lurie
Title: Celebrating with the Kosher Butcher’s Wife
ISBN: 9781770078666
Format: Softcover
Release Date: February 2011
Imprint: Lifestyle
Pages: 224
Sharon Luries’s first book, Cooking with the Kosher Butcher’s Wife, became the trusted name in kosher cooking as every product used was certified kosher. Continuing in the same light, Celebrating with the Kosher Butcher’s Wife can best be described as ‘cooking with the kosher butcher’s wife all year round’. The Jewish calendar year has many significant festivals each with their own unique speciality dishes. Written in a fun, humorous style with personal stories, each chapter in Celebrating with the Kosher Butcher’s Wife highlights a different Jewish festival with a brief explanation. Featured festivals include Pesach (Passover), Shavuot, Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah, Purim, Chanukkah and Shabbat.
Sharon gives a contemporary feel to traditional dishes with fun anecdotes, delicious recipes and stunning full-colour photographs. Each chapter opener gives you stunning and innovative ideas for decorating and laying your own table, and is followed by a short introduction to the specific festival, before launching into an assortment of mouth-watering recipes for starters, mains and desserts.
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 Jerusalem, Israel, Petra & Sinai (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE) [Paperback]
DK Publishing (Author)
Paperback: 328 pages
Publisher: DK Travel; Reprint edition (November 29, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756662028
ISBN-13: 978-0756662028
From the green hills and sun-drenched coast of Galilee to the sacred sites of Jerusalem's Old City; from the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum to the vibrant reefs of Dahab, there is much for pilgrims and holidaymakers alike.
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 Stuffed and Starved
Raj Patel
ISBN 1846270111
Portobello Books Ltd
Journalist and scholar Patel (Promised Land: Competing Visions of Agrarian
Reform) focuses attention on the unfortunate irony of the current world food
situation, in which the imbalance of world resources has created an epidemic of
obesity in some parts of the world while millions in the "Global South" endure starvation.
To make sense of the situation, Patel addresses the entire system of global food production, distribution and sale, concluding that "unless you're a corporate food executive, the food system isn't working for you." "Record levels of diet-related disease" plague consumers, cruel market realities (and unsympathetic officials) doom farmers, and communities are beset by a supermarket system that provides "cheap calories" while "bleeding local economies."
Patel analyzes what can be done, presenting logical recommendations and strategies for individuals-eat locally, seasonally, and ecologically; support local business, workers' rights, and living wages; create a sustainable food system-though several primary components of his big vision (including ending agribusiness subsidies and corporate farming, and levying a tax on processed foods) are clearly a long way off.
Those concerned about global health, social justice and the environment will be aware of many of the issues presented here, but should still find much to learn.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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 Khirbet Khizeh.
S. Yizhar
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Granta Books
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781847083944
ISBN-13: 978-1847083944
ASIN: 1847083943
Khirbet Khizeh was first published in 1949, during the aftermath of the Israeli war of independence. In this short novel S. Yizhar, himself an officer during the war, describes the expulsion of Arabs from their village. It is a haunting story, full of coarse language and biblical references, that caused a hefty debate in its home country.
The story is about a small platoon of soldiers, ordered to collect the villagers of Khirbet Khizeh, a small agricultural settlement. All of them have difficulties coping with the situation. One soldier hopes the villagers wil put up a fight, so he will be justified to shoot at them. Another thinks it is plainly wrong what he is doing, but nevertheless carries on as he is ordered. Yizhar, as any good novellist, refrains from judgements, but pushes the facts into the reader's face so he may judge himself. Only in the final chapter, when his protagonist sums up his arguments, does he (unfortunately) leave this stance.
Khirbet Khizeh was not published in English before. It should be read for its political message, by anybody interested in the Middle East, as well as for its beautiful language, sparse but effective characterisation of soldiers and villagers alike, and superb sketches of the hot and dusty landscapes of Palestine. |
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 Bush of ghosts
Author: John Liebenberg , Patricia Hayes
Publisher: Umuzi
Photographer: John Liebenberg
ISBN: 9781415201008
Length: 210mm
Width: 280mm
Pages: 272
War can hide many things but not everything, and a camera can see more than is supposed. The remarkable photographs in this book, taken from 1986 to 1990, show the ‘Border War' where the chief antagonists were the South African Defence Force and swapo, the South West Africa People's Organisation. John Liebenberg's camera entered many places where cameras were not allowed, and his photographs show much of what has remained hidden ever since. They show battles fought and life lived on both sides, regardless of the conflict. Then they take us into the tumultuous transition period when international forces entered the theatre of conflict, and finally to the aftermath in Namibia, when a fledgling nation was testing its wings and living with its ghosts. The photographic narrative is strongly augmented by the contextualising essay by historian Patricia Hayes, by transcripts of conversations between herself and Liebenberg as they worked through his archive, and by Liebenberg's own extended comments about most of the images. The book is material for historians and a valuable resource for photographers. But mostly it is a space of recall for those who were there, and a reminder for those who were not.
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|  The Rough Guide to Guitar
Author: Dave Hunter
Author: Dave Hunter
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781848365858
Published: 1 February 2011
Publisher: Rough Guides Ltd
The Rough Guide to Guitar is a one-stop shop for all your guitar-related needs - whether you're buying, playing, gigging, recording or a complete beginner. Covering everything from the basics a new player needs to hints and tips for experienced guitarists, and even how to successfully start a band. Written by Dave Hunter, one of the world's leading guitar authors and contributor to Guitar Player and Vintage Guitar magazines, The Rough Guide to Guitar covers it all, in a language that players of all experiences and ages will understand and enjoy. From classic rock guitar sounds through to indie, punk and psychadelic, and from home recording methods to how to put a band together; The Rough Guide to Guitar is the guide for you.
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In search of Africa's great tuskers
Author: Johan Marais
Publisher: The Penguin Group (SA) (Pty) Ltd
ISBN: 9780143026556
Length: 240mm
Width: 250mm
In search of Africa's Great Tuskers is a celebration of the timeless beauty of untamed Africa – its mountains and deserts, tropical rainforests and endless Savannahs. More particularly, though, it is a celebration of Africa's great tuskers – those bull elephants who are becoming increasingly rare in the twenty-first century, the legendary 'hundred-pounders' that were so plentiful in colonial times. Johan Marais has long been fascinated by the mystery and dignity of these giants of the wilderness. In this title he takes us with him on his travels to some of the most remote and beautiful African landscapes in his quest to find and photograph Africa’s great tuskers, and to find out what is being done to ensure their survival for future generations. Abundantly illustrated with Johan’s magnificent photographs and Alan Ainslies evocative drawings, this is a book that will appeal to all who delight in Africa’s wild places.
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 DK Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe. General Editor, Martin Rees
Martin J. Rees (Author)
- Hardcover: 512 pages
- Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) (January 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1405363312
- ISBN-13: 978-1405363310
- Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
This is the ultimate guided tour of our universe. From the fiery mass of the Sun's core to the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, take off into the farthest limits of space and discover our universe. Explore the latest discoveries in astronomy, spectacular star charts and stunning images from space probes and telescopes. It offers a dazzling visual exploration of all the astonishing features and phenomena of space. It is an out-of-this-world reference for all the family.
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 Cooking for the freezer
Author : Julia Orbe; Julia Orbe
Publisher: Struik Lifestyle
ISBN: 9781770078543
Length: 280mm
Width: 215mm
Pages: 144
After numerous requests from clients of her catering business, Julia Orbe developed a range of healthy, wholesome meals that can be made in quantity, in advance, and then simply frozen for later use.The frenetic speed and rigours of today’s lifestyle mean that we have little time and even less energy at the end of each day to cook a full-on nutritious meal for ourselves and our loved ones.
Perfect for individuals, couples or families, each recipe in Cooking for the Freezer is accompanied by advice on increasing quantities for cooking in bulk and freezing.
A comprehensive ‘Guidelines for Freezing’ chart provides information on how long each meal may be stored in the freezer, and indicates which meals are suitable for diabetics and wheat- and gluten-intolerant individuals.
This fully illustrated cookbook is packed with recipes that are easy to follow and quick to make, with ingredients that are freely available.
Covering beef, chicken, pork, lamb, and vegetarian dishes, Cooking for the Freezer is certain to cater to a wide spectrum of people, from school-leavers and newly-weds to busy moms, single parents, domestic workers, anyone on a budget or people simply conscious of saving time, money, electricity and water.
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 Quest for Glory
Author - Michael Marnewick
ISBN: 9781770221369
Format: Softcover
Release Date: November 2010
Imprint: Zebra Press
Pages: 248
‘This book carries a powerful message about the important role sport plays in the development of a nation and what it takes to achieve success on the world stage.’
– John Smit
South Africa’s sportsmen and women have achieved huge success. World champions and record-breakers, they have dominated sport internationally in the fields of rugby, cricket, swimming and soccer, to name a few.
Quest for Glory examines sporting success through the eyes of numerous South African sports personalities, including Gary Player, Bruce Fordyce, Penny Heyns, Ryk Neethling, Baby Jake Matlala, Naas Botha, François Pienaar, Gary Teichmann, Bob Skinstad, John Smit, Paul Treu, Shaun Pollock, Oscar Pistorius, Clive Barker and Tim Noakes.
The book investigates questions such as: What defines success? What makes a good team great? How important is the role of mental application? What makes a team lose when they are expected to win, or win when they are expected to lose? How do successful teams and individuals plan and prepare effectively? In doing so, it considers a range of fascinating topics, including big-match temperament, the pyramid of success, mental toughness, self-confidence and self-belief.
Insightful, entertaining and inspiring, Quest for Glory uncovers the key to sporting success. |
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 The Night Sky Month by Month
DK Publishers
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: DK Publishing (December 20, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756671485
ISBN-13: 978-0756671488
An invaluable, user-friendly guide to discovering and navigating the night sky, The Night Sky Month by Month shows the sky as it is seen around the world in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Suitable for newcomers to stargazing and expert astronomers alike, The Night Sky Month by Month explains our place within the universe, examines sky watching equipment, introduces each month's main attractions-bright stars, prominent constellations, and meteor showers-and charts the positions of the planets up to 2019.
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