gastronomy

Explores the issues surrounding obesity. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.

Explores the cuisine of ancient Greece and Rome with historical timelines and fifty original recipes followed by modern adaptations.

Includes three books, "American Fried," "Alice, Let's Eat," and "Third Helpings," each containing humorous essays about restaurants, food, and eating, written by the author between 1974 and 1983 while traveling around the country in search of materials for a series of magazine articles about America.

As the students at his school prepare for a talent show and class presentations about Hawaii, fourth-grader George tries hard to behave but his magic super burps keep getting him in trouble.

When fourth-grader George starts at a new school, he vows to become a model student instead of the class clown he has always been, but just as his plan is going really well, he is overtaken by a magic burp that turns him back into a mischief-maker.

A guide to what people eat in countries around the world, presenting stories of the author's experiences dining on a wide variety of regional specialties not commonly consumed in the United States. Includes recipes.

A selection of jokes about food, cooking, baking, and eating.

Presents fact, fiction, myths, and anecdotes from many places and time periods--all concerning food.