Ramen, Japan’s noodle soup, is a microcosm of Japan and its historical relations with China. The long evolution of ramen helps us enter the history of cuisine in Japan, charting how food and politics combined as a force within Sino-Japan relations. Cuisine in East Asia plays a significant political role, at times also philosophical, economic, and social. Ramen is a symbol of the relationship between the two major forces in East Asia – what started as a Chinese food product ended up almost 1,000 years later as the emblem of modern Japanese cuisine. This book explains that history – from myths about food in ancient East Asia to the transfer of medieval food technology to Japan, to today’s ramen “popular culture.”

A small child drinks an entire box of Mott's apple juice.

* Sip, savor, and satisfy your thirst for cool cocktails, silky smoothies, classic coffee drinks, tantalizing teas, and much more with Slurp. * A visual and gastronomic delight, this vivid and colorful cookbook presents both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks in detail, along with recipes for tasty appetizer pairings and tips on entertaining, as well as hangover remedies for "the day after." More than 100 recipes-from morning smoothies and energy drinks to afternoon thirst quenchers, evening cocktails, and aperitifs-are presented by the time of day they would best be served. * Breakfast: a Mimosa paired with Yogurt Müesli and Pears * Afternoon: Watermelon, Lime, and Lemongrass Juice with Chicken and Grapefruit Salad and Yogurt Dressing * Evening: a Flirtini alongside Scampi with Coriander and Lime In addition to delicious drinks and mouthwatering morsels, Slurp features tips for creating a well-stocked bar, hosting a successful party, and making clever garnishes, like colorful ice cubes and homemade edible shot glasses made from cucumbers.

Have fun with language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! In this follow-up to To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, the crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verse and Brian Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each verb is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.

Evie and Simon always mind their manners, but their father has a lot to learn before a surprise dinner guest arrives.

Feeding frenzy! Who has time for manners when there’s food to be inhaled? Garfield eschews etiquette in favor of bingeing and belching. And who can blame him? He’s only human! So get rude ’n’ crude and pig out on this collection of tasty comics. SLURP! SLURP! SLURP!

Business etiquette is one tool needed to secure a job, climb the corporate ladder, or clinch a deal. Best business book MBA award. A great gift for graduates.