social life and customs

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Netherlands.

What would it be like to live in Ethiopia? How is Ethiopia's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Ethiopians.

What would it be like to live in Kenya? How is Kenya's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Kenyans.

Latin America is a region that consists of 13 dependencies and 20 countries including Argentina and Brazil. Because of the area's wide breadth, diverse geography, and unique colonization patterns, there are many distinct sub-cultures that all offer a different perspective on life in the region. Along with eye-catching full-color images, this book's informative narrative examines these many cultures and explains how they came to be. Guided by sidebars and fact boxes that underscore key concepts, readers will be taken on a journey across the beautiful Latin American world.

The journal of a young writer beginning her career in New York City in the 1920's, climaxed by her marriage to a young engineer and the beginning of a new life in England in 1929.

This classic of twentieth-century literature chronicles the spiritual evolution of a man living in India at the time of the Buddha- a spiritual journey that has inspired generations of readers.

"Examines the historic changes that took place in the land and various people's lives at the beginning of Colonial America"--Publisher.

An introduction to the history of Cinco de Mayo.

"A book for young readers about the history and culture of Switzerland"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the culture of Italy and highlights several recipes for traditional Italian foods such as pasta sauces, antipasto, and tiramisu.