Thursday, April 30, 2009

International cuisine

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International Cuisine is the only available book that covers all of the major cuisines of the world in a single textbook with additional instructor resources to aid in instruction, such as comprehensive instructor? manual, online companion, and robust electronic classroom manager, which includes PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and a computerized testbank. Written for students and professional culinarians, this book fills the gap between the foundations laid by the introductory textbooks and reality in today? diverse kitchens. Included are sections on the influences that have contributed to the development of each cuisine, foreign culinary terms commonly used, and sub regions found within the cuisines. The chapters are clearly organized providing detailed information about cuisines in an easy to follow manner. International Cuisine provides comprehensive coverage exposing students to major cuisines around the world.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Stolen generations

This book explores the history of Reconciliation and the Stolen Generations, and includes personal stories of removal and reactions to the apology. It also looks ahead and examines the debate over proposals to act on recommendations from the ‘Bringing Them Home’ report which urges dealing with ‘unfinished business’, including monetary compensation and programs aimed at redressing disadvantage.

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Australian prisoners of war

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Covers the following wars: Boer War, 1899-1901; First World War, 1914-1918; Second World War, 1939-1945; Korea, 1950-1954. Includes teachers' information; guided activities; the stories; worksheets; review and reflection.

Contents:
Introduction for teachers -- Topic 1. The history of Australian prisoners of war -- Topic 2. Capture -- Topic 3. Life in the camps -- Topic 4. Guards, civilians & internees -- Topic 5. Humour & mateship -- Topic 6. Food, conditions & treatment -- Topic 7. Despair, hope, secrets & escape -- Topic 8. The end of the war, coming home & reflection.