social life and customs

Introduces the history, land, and food of Germany and includes recipes for such dishes as potato dumplings, noodle salad, and Black Forest torte.

Text and pictures recall early American artifacts, tools and furniture.

Traces the history of Halloween celebrations from their earliest roots through contemporary times.

A reprint of the 1972 memoir, told in the voice of a young boy, of the author's experiences growing up in the Marion area of southern Illinois during the Great Depression.

Discusses the youth culture of the eighties, highlighted by fitness, Michael Jackson, Dungeons and Dragons, breakdancing, AIDS, and politically by the first flight of the space shuttle and Gorbachev's assumption of power in the Soviet Union.

Discusses the culture and historical events of the 1970s, including Watergate, the fall of Saigon, skateboards, and reggae.

At Spence Academy, sixteen-year-old Gemma Doyle continues preparing for her London debut while struggling to determine how best to use magic to resolve a power struggle in the enchanted world of the realms, and to protect her own world and loved ones.

Describes what life was like in ancient Greece, examining the family, home life, food and drink, women's roles, childhood, education, arts, literacy, means of communication, slavery religious beliefs, and more.

Presents an introduction to Middle Eastern cooking, featuring traditional recipes for appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, desserts, holiday food, and more. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of this region.

Introduces the fundamentals of Mexican cooking, discussing special ingredients and cooking utensils, and provides recipes for selected dishes.