The Story of Sushi: An Unlikely Saga of Raw Fish and Rice (Audiobook, MP3)

Everything you never knew about sushi: its surprising origins, the colorful lives of its chefs, and the bizarre behavior of the creatures that compose it. Trevor Corson takes us behind the scenes at America's first sushi-chef training academy, as eager novices strive to master the elusive art of cooking without cooking. He delves into the biology and natural history of the edible creatures of the sea, and tells the fascinating story of an Indo-Chinese meal reinvented in 19th-century Tokyo as a cheap fast food.  

Hot English Magazine, June 2011
• Learn 500 new useful expressions in this month’s magazine.
• Increase your range of vocabulary with the stars as you listen to interviews with Justin Bieber and Jake Gyllenhaal.
• Find out about Johnny Depp and his latest film… and learn lots of useful words and expressions to talk about his life.
• Improve your writing skills with our “How to write in English” article.

The Secrets of Jesuit Soupmaking: A Year of Our Soups

In his early years as a novice, Brother Rick Curry learned that the quickest route to popularity among his peers was to master the art of cooking. Soup is one of the staple foods in a Jesuit community, and there is almost always a pot simmering on the stove. In more than forty years as a Jesuit brother, Brother Curry has traveled the world, lived in many different communities, and prepared many, many pots of soup. This collection includes recipes for sixty of his most popular soups-everything from an exotic Roasted Red Pepper Soup to the classic Minestrone Milanese to a hearty Corn Chowder

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Volume 1-6, Fourth Edition

The Encyclopedia of Medicine, Fourth Edition, is a health reference product designed to inform and educate readers about a wide variety of health topics such as diseases, disorders and conditions, treatments and diagnostic tests, diets, alternative treatments, and prevention. The publisher believes the product to be comprehensive, but not necessarily definitive. It is intended to supplement, not replace, consultation with a physician or other healthcare practitioners.

The Challenge of Effective Speaking (14th Edition)

Do you want to ace your public speaking course? All you need to know, including all of the skills that will help you become a confident speaker and conquer speaking anxiety, are thoroughly covered in The Challenge of Effective Speaking (14th Edition). A favorite with students, this best seller guides you through six key "Speech Planning Action Steps". The result? You'll learn how to prepare and deliver strong speeches that get you good grades in your public speaking course!