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The Food Book: The Stories, Science, and History of What We Eat, New Edition [DK
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780593842706
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0593842707
ISBN-13
9780593842706
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22064284055
Product Key Features
Book Title
Food Book : the Stories, Science, and History of What We Eat, New Edition
Number of Pages
392 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), History, Specific Ingredients / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Cooking, Social Science
Book Series
Dk Nature Bks.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
70.2 Oz
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
9.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2024-409017
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20240913
Dewey Decimal
641.3
Synopsis
Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world. Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers: All food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, herbs and spices. Information on every aspect of food's origin, history, and place in world cuisine. Photographs which showcase culturally and historically interesting foods and how they are used. Packed with glorious images to create a feast for the eyes and stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts., From the fish that started a war to the oil known as "liquid gold," discover the fascinating stories behind the origins, traditions, and uses of our everyday foods. Illustrated throughout with beautiful paintings, contemporary artifacts and advertisements, and evocative photographs, The Food Book is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasboard packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts.
LC Classification Number
TX353.S8264 2024
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