Lebanon is a small country hugging the shores of the eastern Mediterranean. It has been a crossroads of cultures since recorded history began. Lebanese cuisine is one of the most interesting in the Mediterranean region? It combines the sophistication and subtleties of European cuisines with the exotic ingredients of the Middle and Far East. Traditional food is based on local produce - olive oil, vegetables, grains, fruit and pulses. Beans and lentils, including the ever-present chickpeas, are an essential part of their diet. Lamb and chicken are preferred to mutton or beef. Many kinds of kebabs form a part of their famous mezze which is a varied and vast collection of appetisers.
This is a practical reference to 500 timeless fish and seafood dishes, complemented by more than 150 recipes for basics including sauces, dressings, glazes, condiments, stocks, and more. It features quintessential fish and seafood dishes, including Lobster Thermidor, Salmon Koulibiac, Pike Quenelles Mousseline, and Grilled Shad with Sorrel. Since its original publication in 1938, it has withstood the test of time and trend to remain the world's most authoritative culinary reference book.
Shift happens: Emerging technologies and globalization have resulted in political, social and cultural changes. These changes have a profound impact on all aspects of human life, including education. Yet while society has changed and continues to change, schools are slow to keep up. This book explores issues related to transforming and modernizing our educational systems, including the impact of societal shifts on education, the efforts at various levels to bring schools into the 21st century, the identification of 21st century skills, the reformation of the curriculum, the creation of alternative models of schooling, the innovative use of technology in education, and many others.
The Oxford History of English Lexicography (vol. I & II)
These substantial volumes present the fullest account yet published of the lexicography of English from its origins in medieval glosses, through its rapid development in the eighteenth century, to a fully-established high-tech industry that is as reliant as ever on learning and scholarship. The history covers dictionaries of English and its national varieties, including American English, with numerous references to developments in Europe and elsewhere which have influenced the course of English lexicography.
This collection brings together fourteen articles by development practitioners and researchers worldwide and addresses a range of key issues, including: the value of including men in gender equality and anti-poverty work; the difficulties that are likely to arise -- both for men and women -- and how they can they be overcome; practical evidence from different spheres (e.g. in relation to sustainable livelihoods, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health); lessons regarding the impact of including men in gender analysis and action; future strategies and directions for development organizations and practitioners
