Iranian cinema is today widely recognized not merely as a distinctive national cinema, but as one of the most innovative in the world. Established masters like Abbas Kiarostami and Mohsen Makhmalbaf have been joined by newcomers like Samira Makhmalbaf, Majid Majidi, Ja'far Qobadi and Bahman Qobadi, all directors whose films are screened to ...
Tapas, that indelibly Spanish invention, means "cover" or "lid" and it translates not only into a mouth watering selection of deceptively delicious finger foods, but also transforms the experience of cocktail hour into something far more elegant and far more civilized than a simple tray of cheese and crackers. Now, this new addition to the ...
Richard Tapper's book, which is based on three decades of ethnographic fieldwork and extensive documentary research, traces the political and social history of the Shahsevan, one of the major nomadic peoples of Iran. The story is a dramatic one, recounting the mythical origins of the tribes, their unification as a confederacy, and their decline ...
In today's world all eyes are on Iran, which has grappled with an experiment that has had a massive global impact. For some, the Iranian Revolution of 1978-79 was the triumph of a modern, political Islam, heralding Muslim justice and economic prosperity. Others, including many of the original revolutionaries, saw religious fanatics attempting to ...
Seeking to promote a wider knowledge of traditional technologies in the Middle East and Central Asia, the contributors address three related themes: the history, originality, variety and sophistication of traditional science, technology and material culture in these regions; their influence on the history of Europe and the West; and the threat ...
Presents the pivotal role of food culture in the Islamic world. This book will appeal to anyone interested in food and the culture of food. It is written by respected scholars from varied disciplines, and covers a wide range of geographical areas. This pioneering book considers the culinary cultures of the Middle East in a variety of contexts. ...
Covering an immense geographical area, from Central Asia to Morocco, this book explores a wide range of culinary topics. Included in the book are discussions of food production, the role of food in contemporary national cultures, medieval culinary traditions and changes in eating habits.
A guide which gives practical advice to business professionals and managers on how to clean up their companies' operations, and how to behave responsibly and run a profitable business.
Taking readers on a tour of the world's most unusual and exotic cuisines, this series shows the diversity of culinary influences and how these dishes can be easily and authentically created at home. "Tapa" means lid or cover, and the tradition found in bars throughout Spain of serving small snacks with drinks comes from the old custom of serving ...
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