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Prague

by Karen Rigby

One of Europe’s most visited centers is illuminated in Cynthia Paces’s erudite history book "Prague". Prague, Franz Kafka’s birthplace, has been called “the mistress of all Bohemia.” Here, this riverside site of political... Read More

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PlantAsia

by Rachel Jagareski

Pamelia Chia’s celebratory cookbook "PlantAsia" draws on vivid childhood memories of hawker stall food and extensive travels to proffer encyclopedic knowledge of Asian culinary techniques and ingredients. Eschewing the environmental... Read More

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Heartland Masala

by Rachel Jagareski

Spicy flavors zing through "Heartland Masala", a delightful cookbook by mother-son team Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji. Recreating traditional Indian dishes in American kitchens, the book combines culinary history and commentary with a wealth... Read More

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Turkish Odyssey

by Karen Rigby

For intrepid travelers looking to knowledgeably connect with Turkey, keeping its multilayered history in mind, "Turkish Odyssey" is an invaluable guide. Serif Yenen’s invigorating culture and travel guide "Turkish Odyssey" presents one... Read More

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Bear With Me

by Ryan Prado

The place bears play in American culture is given a scholarly growl in Daniel Horowitz’s "Bear With Me", which dissects the nation’s affection for, fear of, and ill-advised anthropomorphization of bears of all varieties. This is a... Read More

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