International Food

Uncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient Abyssinia to the advent of Starbucks. In this updated edition of the classic work, Mark Pendergrast reviews the dramatic changes in coffee culture over the past decade, from the disastrous "Coffee Crisis" that caused global prices to plummet to the rise of the Fair Trade movement and the "third-wave" of quality-obsessed coffee connoisseurs.

My name is George A. Stewart, I am 43 years old, and I worked for 12 years as a store manager for Burger King - a truly dead end job. I decided to quit and took up a job as a freight agent working under an established freight broker. My job included looking for new clients, taking orders, and matching shippers with carriers. In one year or so, I felt that I had enough experience and contacts to start my own firm. In this book I've outlined every step to becoming a successful freight broker - steps that anyone can understand and follow.

Almost 10 years ago, Bloomberg journalist Brad Stone captured the rise of Amazon in his best seller The Everything Store. Since then, Amazon has expanded exponentially, inventing novel products like Alexa and disrupting countless industries, while its workforce has quintupled in size and its valuation has soared to nearly two trillion dollars.

Before John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester became icons of American business, they were competitors in a forgotten battle for the farm. By the turn of the 20th century, four million people had left rural America and moved to cities. With the tractor, a shrinking farm population could still feed a growing world. Tractor Wars is the untold story of industry stalwarts and disruptors, inventors, and administrators racing to invent modern agriculture - a power farming revolution that would usher in a whole new world.

A star collapses mid-performance, and Paris’s most dazzling cabaret turns deadly. Food critic and amateur sleuth Darcy Finnegan arrives in Paris to savor haute cuisine—not stumble into murder at the legendary Moulin Rouge. But when the star performer drops dead center stage, Darcy, her best friend Lizzie, and clue-sniffing Schnoodle Mozart are swept into a glittering world of secrets, sabotage, and backstage betrayal. As whispers swirl beneath the velvet curtains, Darcy uncovers a cast of suspicious characters: a jealous understudy, a jaded choreographer, and a powerful patron with more...

A Little Paris Christmas Murder —🎄🗼🐱 a festive cozy mystery set in Paris where food, wine, and books warm even the coldest nights… along with Mercury, the cat. Christmas in Paris… what could possibly go wrong? Ava Sext, an amateur sleuth and transplanted Londoner who sells books from a stand overlooking the Seine, is determined to make this her best holiday season ever. But when a fellow bookseller is pushed into the Seine at the bustling Christmas Fair, leaving him fighting for his life, Ava and her friend Henri DeAth must unravel the mystery before the holiday cheer turns ...

The best-selling author of The End of Oil turns his attention to food and finds that the system we've entrusted with meeting one of our most basic needs is dramatically failing us. With his trademark comprehensive global approach, Paul Roberts investigates the startling truth about the modern food system.

Bring the bold, authentic flavors of Nigeria into your kitchen. Discover Nigerian Flavors: A Culinary Journey Through Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa Cuisine — a vibrant Nigerian cookbook filled with authentic West African recipes designed for both beginners and seasoned cooks. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, you’ll explore the heart of Nigeria’s rich food culture right at home. Inside you’ll enjoy: • 50+ traditional and modern Nigerian recipes inspired by Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa kitchens. • Favorites like Ofe Nsala (Igbo white soup), Efo Riro (Yoruba ...

Death in the Eiffel Tower 🗼🐱 -a light-hearted cozy mystery set in Paris where wine, crime, food and a book or two make life worth living... along with Mercury, the cat. A visit to the Eiffel Tower… What could possibly go wrong? When Ava Sext, a part-time sleuth who sells books from a stand overlooking the Seine, meets a celebrity TV chef at the Tower, she’s stunned when he is killed minutes later. Unconvinced it was an accident, Ava finds herself drawn into the cutthroat world of Paris cooking shows, where glamour hides secrets and rivals will stop at nothing. With the help of her...

When Bob Quinn was a kid, a stranger at a county fair gave him a few kernels of an unusual grain. Little did he know, that grain would change his life. Years later, after finishing a PhD in plant biochemistry and returning to his family's farm in Montana, Bob started experimenting with organic wheat. In the beginning, his concern wasn't health or the environment; he just wanted to make a decent living and some chance encounters led him to organics.

From fermented fish and bug-based snacks to glow-in-the-dark jellies and cursed-looking desserts, 1000 Ideas: Weird Food is a global tour of the bizarre, the stomach-turning, and the oddly irresistible. This book explores the strange corners of culinary tradition, culture, and curiosity—where nothing is off the table (literally). Whether it’s a sheep’s head stew from Iraq, cheese crawling with maggots from Italy, or mystery drinks that bubble and squirm, each entry dives into a dish that challenges the limits of what food can be. Split into 20 delightfully twisted chapters, the book ...

Author Paul Rodney Turner, the "food yogi," takes you on a journey of rediscovering food and its importance in our spiritual evolution. Learn how to make food part of your spiritual journey Take back control of your dinner table - Learn the ancient yoga practice of mastering the senses Get practical guidance on obtaining a healthy body, mind, and soul Learn about the sacred geometry of food.FOOD YOGA not only offers practical guidance on how to live a healthy and happy life by reconnecting with nature but also introduces the reader to the power of food as a uniter and a medium for ...

Death in the Paris Opera 🗼🐱 - a light-hearted cozy mystery set in Paris where wine, crime, food and a book or two make life worth living... along with Mercury, the cat. A snowy afternoon at the Paris Opera... What could possibly go wrong? When Ava Sext, a transplanted Londoner who sells books from an outdoor stand overlooking the Seine, is hired to interview the dancers of an upcoming ballet at the Paris Opera House, she jumps at the chance. But her excitement quickly fades when a prima ballerina’s “accidental” death begins to look a lot like murder—and Ava may be next. With ...

Death on the Quai 🗼🐱 - a light-hearted cozy mystery set in Paris where wine, crime, food and a book or two make life worth living... along with Mercury, the cat. A film shoot in Paris… What could possible go wrong? A film shoot in Paris… what could possibly go wrong? For Ava Sext, an amateur sleuth and transplanted Londoner who sells books from a stand overlooking the Seine, an early morning knock on her door leads to a job on a Paris film set. Her career gets off to a roaring start with murder on day one. With the help of her fellow bookseller, Henri DeAth, a former notary in a ...

Death on the Louvre,🗼🐱a light-hearted cozy mystery set in Paris, a city where food, crime and wine make life worth living... along with a few books and Mercury, the cat. A lovely morning in the Louvre Museum… what could possibly go wrong? For Ava Sext, a transplanted Londoner who sells books from an outdoor stand overlooking the Seine, a visit to the Louvre ends with the murder of an artist-who leaves her a cryptic clue to his death. With the help of her fellow bookseller, Henri DeAth, Ava follows a trail of art forgeries that leads to whispers of a mythical painting. But someone is...

As late as the 1960s, tacos were virtually unknown outside Mexico and the American Southwest. Within fifty years the United States had shipped taco shells everywhere from Alaska to Australia, Morocco to Mongolia. But how did this tasty hand-held food - and Mexican food more broadly - become so ubiquitous? In Planet Taco, Jeffrey Pilcher traces the historical origins and evolution of Mexico's national cuisine, explores its incarnation as a Mexican American fast-food, shows how surfers became global pioneers of Mexican food, and how Corona beer conquered the world.

People talk a lot about the problems with intensive farming. But the problem isn't the adjective. It's the noun. Around the world, farming has been wiping out vast habitats, depleting freshwater, polluting oceans, and accelerating global heating, while leaving millions undernourished and unfed. Increasingly, there are signs that the system itself is beginning to flicker. But, as George Monbiot shows us in this brilliant, bracingly original new book, there is another way.

Death in Montmartre 🗼🐱 - a light-hearted cozy mystery set in Paris where wine, crime, food and a book or two make life worth living... along with Mercury, the cat. A wine tasting in Montmartre… What could possibly go wrong? When Ava Sext, a part-time sleuth and transplanted Londoner who sells books from a stand overlooking the Seine, is invited to a wine tasting hosted by a dead man, she can’t resist the chance to uncover the truth. With the help of her fellow bookseller, Henri DeAth, a former notary in a country where notaries are a powerful caste, Ava is drawn into the world of ...

The book answers 10 questions addressed to the author in various forms. Some are personal, while others relate to global issues. All are answered with candor and detailed explanation. The answers will not suit those who seek confirmation of popular viewpoints, nor will they suit those who insist they are doing good without having knowledge of what they are really doing. But they will admirably suit those extremely important persons from all walks of life who are open to new knowledge, who can accept challenges to their beliefs and received knowledge. The answers cover such topics as: - why ...

TEMPT: The Exquisite Cookbook Companion to SEEK — Book 4 of the CATWALK Series! Journey through Europe and Scandinavia with Tempt, a stunning collection of sophisticated recipes inspired by the emotionally charged and gripping story of Seek, the fourth book in the Catwalk Series. From comforting Canadian classics like Crumpets with Pub Cheese to elegant European delights such as Norwegian Suksesskake, Russian Honey Cake, German Schnecken, Italian Crostata di Ricotta, and delicate French Macarons, this cookbook offers an exquisite blend of flavors and culinary artistry. Each recipe is ...