manners and customs

Translation of a trio of French novels, including "Molloy," about a man who escapes incarceration to search for his mother; "Malone Dies," a narration of a dying man who may or may not be Molloy; and "The Unnamable," a fragmented monologue of a creature living in an urn outside an eating house.

Collection of fifteen short fiction stories about how people deal with the often extreme circumstances of their everyday lives.

Contains regional reports on 187 countries, providing information in twenty-five categories, including land and climate, religion, government, economy, education, and language; arranged alphabetically, with maps, statistical tables, and a glossary of cultural terms.

In this hands-on introduction to foods around the world, children will learn about other cultures through recipes for over 75 ethnic dishes. They will also get an introduction to many diverse cultures by enjoying games, traditions, and customs. Authentic recipes include: Birthday Noodles with Peanut Sauce (China), Potato Champs (Ireland), Paprika Cheese Sticks (Hungary), Maori Bread (New Zealand), and Apple Pancakes (Germany). All recipes include clear, step-by-step instructions and no-fuss ingredients found in most grocery stores. This book is fully illustrated and includes photos of the kids the author met on her travels collecting recipes, games, and customs. In this hands-on introduction to foods around the world, children will learn about other cultures through recipes for over 75 ethnic dishes. They will also get an introduction to many diverse cultures by enjoying games, traditions, and customs. Authentic recipes include: Birthday Noodles with Peanut Sauce (China), Potato Champs (Ireland), Paprika Cheese Sticks (Hungary), Maori Bread (New Zealand), and Apple Pancakes (Germany). All recipes include clear, step-by-step instructions and no-fuss ingredients found in most grocery stores. This book is fully illustrated and includes photos of the kids the author met on her travels collecting recipes, games, and customs.

Covers aspects of human cultural and social organization and thought.

Presents a collection of poems, drawings, and photographs that explore the traditions and culture of children from 192 countries. Contains facts about children from each country, from the languages they speak to the games they play.

Tells how babies are welcomed in various cultures and traditions around the world.

When Algernon and Jack fall in love with two young ladies, they've done it under false pretenses, and confusion and mayhem threaten to break up the young lovers.

Collection of eighteen stories written over the course of twelve years, from the early eighties to the mid-nineties, exploring the mysteries of name and time, and ordinary living and pain.

Describes family life around the world, under such chapter headings as "Animals and Their Families," "Homes around the World," "Religious Beliefs," "Weddings," and "Living in Groups.".