social life and customs

In nineteenth-century England, a young orphan boy lives in the squalid surroundings of a workhouse until he becomes involved with a gang of thieves.

Read how Thai communities grew in the western world and how their food traditions helped them find a new home.

See how food, family, and dining have helped cement the bonds between immigrants and their homelands, and how those traditions have had an impact on new places.

About the ongoing story of Mexican immigration and how sharing food and family traditions have helped ease the way.

Viewing Indian culture and food through family customs.

Viewing Chinese culture and food through family customs.

In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes with the courtship of a snobbish gentleman as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.

Looks at fifteen countries in East Africa, covering the wildlife, landscapes, history, and culture.

Looks at sixteen countries in North and central Africa, covering the wildlife, landscapes, history, and culture.

A brief illustrated history of West Africa, providing inforamtion on the politics, topography, and more of each country in the region.