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The Diversity Paradox in International Education: A Critical Examination of Discourses of Difference (Routledge Research in the Sociology of Education)
by Lucy BaileyThis volume presents the first-known investigation of the so-called diversity paradox, positing that diversity has become a tool for distinguishing and legitimating the concept of educated Western elites, and arguing for a major reconceptualisation of diversity in different social and cultural contexts within international education.Drawing on extensive theorising and empirical studies of international school leadership, international school parents and pupils, institutional faculty, online sources and the author’s own wealth of experience teaching and leading in international contexts, the book investigates how this vision for education has emerged, contrasting it to both how education is seen in other parts of the world and how it has been conceptualised at other historical junctures. Exploring the positioning of teachers, academics and educational leaders in this discursive shift, chapters examine specific aspects of diversity, demonstrating how they have become areas of social conflict, serving to legitimise privilege in Western educational contexts while excluding other understandings of social cohesion and social inequalities. The book offers a novel approach to the analysis of international education by combining sociological and linguistic elements on which to base the argument.Ultimately critiquing diversity as a rhetorical device that perpetuates structural and systemic inequalities, the book explores how diverse perspectives can be brought to the discussion of diversity itself and will therefore appeal to scholars, postgraduate students and researchers in the fields of the sociology of education, international and comparative education, and higher education.
Introduction to Special Functions for Applied Mathematics
by Daniele RitelliIntroduction to Special Functions for Applied Mathematics introduces readers to the topic of special functions, with a particular focus on applications. Designed to build swiftly from the more basic special functions towards more advanced material, the book is ideally suited for an intensive one semester course. Complemented with various solved examples and exercises to support students and instructors, the book can be used for both self-study and directed learning.Features Suitable for graduate level students or beginning PhD students in mathematics, physics, statistics, and economics No previous background in complex analysis required Numerous solved examples and exercises.
Exploring Medicinal Bamboos (Exploring Medicinal Plants)
by Azamal HusenTherapeutic properties of bamboo have been known since ancient times as a part of several traditional systems of medicine and folk remedies in different parts of the world. Bamboo contains several active phytochemicals and minerals known for antioxidative and cardioprotective properties. This book is a comprehensive guide on botanical, ethnomedicinal, and pharmacological aspects of several medicinally active bamboo species.Exploring Medicinal Bamboos focuses on phytochemically active ingredients of bamboos imparting therapeutic potentials to each species. There are dedicated chapters on species such as Bambusa spp., Lophatherum gracile, Sasa senanensis, Melocanna baccifera, and Phyllostachys spp., providing a deep understanding of the medicinal potential of these plants. The book also expands knowledge on bamboos as medicinally active plants, including their distribution, propagation, and utilization.A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is useful to academicians, researchers, and students involved with non-timber forest products, bamboo, and medicinal plants. Additionally, botanists, ecologists, phytochemists, and professionals in herbal drug and nutraceutical formulations will find the topics valuable.
Computational Intelligence, and Smart Technologies in Solar Thermal Systems: Principles and Applications (Solar Thermal Energy Systems)
by Ashwani Kumar Utku Kose Bharti Sharma Varun Pratap SinghThe text covers emerging technologies and innovations in the field, such as hybrid solar thermal systems, advanced materials for collectors, novel heat storage solutions, and advancements in concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. It presents artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for solar thermal system optimization.Key Features: Discusses the use of smart technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in transforming solar thermal systems by enhancing their efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness Provides insights into optimization techniques for online testing of parameters for solar dryers, AI-based predictive modeling for accurate solar power generation, dual-axis solar panel tracking and monitoring systems, IoT in solar dryer design, and greenhouse-type solar dryer systems Covers state-of-the-art computational models used in optimizing solar thermal systems, such as neural networks, genetic algorithms for predictive modeling, control strategies, and system optimization Presents case studies and examples of implementations of computational intelligence and smart technologies in solar thermal applications, having real-time applications in a 4kW hybrid solar EV charging station, of five-level inverter for solar photovoltaic systems, agrivoltaic systems, and wind-solar-hydrogen hybrid energy generation Introduces simulation and modeling tools used in the design, analysis, and performance evaluation of solar thermal collectors for decentralized cooking, next-generation solar power plants, and hybrid energy generation systems This book is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, computer science and engineering, renewable energy, solar energy, and clean technologies.
Wrapped Up at the Vintage Dress Shop: Curl up with this uplifting, cozy and hilarious winter read for 2025 (A Vintage Dress Shop Romance)
by Annie Darling'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❄️ 🧵Falling in love is never seamless...🧵❄️ Phoebe Baker has two passions in life: vintage dresses, and her French Bulldog, Coco Chanel. As the fierce and sassy manager of The Vintage Dress Shop, it's not only her job, but her calling to make sure everyone leaves her shop with their dream outfit. She doesn't need anyone or anything when she's in her frock heaven.When an incident between Phoebe and a customer goes viral and risks damaging the reputation of the shop, Phoebe's job is suddenly on the line.But Phoebe risks losing more than just her beloved shop; there's also Freddy, the shop's business advisor, who's had enough of being second best to a bunch of second-hand dresses.As Christmas approaches, can Phoebe stitch everything back together again, and open up her heart? ❄️☕ Grab a blanket and cup of hot cocoa, and curl up with Wrapped Up at The Vintage Dress Shop, a delightfully cozy and uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Cressida McLaughlin ☕ ❄️ EVERYONE ADORES ANNIE DARLING:'The sweetest, most delicious book . . . Such a gorgeous love story' Marian Keyes'A great holiday read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most uplifting, sumptuously indulgent, romantic joy of a book . . . It tugged all my heartstrings and held me captive until the last, perfect page' Cressida McLaughlin'Delicious storytelling' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Love everything Annie Darling writes' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely gorgeous, swoon worthy romance' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Soon Come
by Kuba Shand-Baptiste'Will stick with you long after you've left the page. A triumph!' Yomi Adegoke, author of THE LIST'Combined my favourite things, art and Caribbean food, with beautiful, nuanced characters that I could have spent a lifetime with.' Nathan Bryon, screenwriter of RYE LANEIn one tiny Caribbean restaurant, three friends try to build a future in a country that refuses to see them.Judith came to Britain believing that hard work and respectability would keep her safe. Now a nurse, she keeps her head down and sends money home, quietly hoping her sacrifices will mean something.Mikey is angry, restless and unafraid to speak truth to power - whether through protest or paint.And Frank? Frank's just trying to find joy wherever he can, even if everything around him is falling apart.Their worlds collide in a small Caribbean restaurant in North West London, where the smell of Scotch bonnet drifts out the windows and life-altering decisions are made between shifts and shared meals.Across the decades, as new generations find their way in a city that changes around them, what remains is community, memory and the pulse of something unbreakable.Soon Come is a rich, moving debut about migration, friendship and the spaces we create when the world gives us none. Inspired by true stories, this is a celebration of the everyday defiance and quiet dreams of London's Caribbean community - and what it means to belong.'A captivating work of art by one of Britain's most imaginative minds.' Kelechi Okafor, author of EDGE OF HERE'The reader is in safe hands with this writer . . . She is a humanist storyteller, an authoritative author.' Hugh Quarshie
Volcanoes: 10 Things You Should Know (10 Things You Should Know)
by Dr Rebecca WilliamsUnearth the fascinating fundamentals of volcanoes...In ten short and informative essays, leading volcanologist Dr Rebecca Williams reveals everything you need to know about volcanoes. From the deadliest eruptions of all time and how to survive a volcanic eruption to why a volcano won't erupt in your back garden and volcanoes in outer space, discover all of this and much, much more!Volcanoes: 10 Things You Should Know is an illuminating and engaging guide to exploring the most exciting natural phenomena on planet earth.
Hedgewitch: Book 4: The enchanting series brimming with mystery and magic (Hedgewitch #4)
by Skye McKennaStep into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The fourth book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison.Witches aren't born, they're made ...
Lush!: My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between: The hilarious autobiography from a much-loved star of Gavin and Stacey
by Joanna PageTHE HEARTFELT AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM STAR OF STAGE AND SCREEN, JOANNE PAGE, INCLUDING HER LIFE BEHIND THE SCENES OF GAVIN & STACEY.From the small village of Treboeth on the outskirts of Swansea to the sets of some of the all-time greatest movies and TV shows - like Love Actually and Gavin & Stacey - Joanna Page's journey to stardom has been extraordinary.In this funny, candid and endlessly surprising memoir, Joanna shares her story in full for the first time. Inside, Joanna looks back at her early life growing up on the glorious Welsh coastline - a life (not unlike Stacey's) filled with family and friendly neighbours - to the sudden shock of moving to London at 18 (totally alone) to take her place at RADA, one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world. Before taking readers behind the scenes of her most iconic roles and introducing them to a colourful cast including Ruth Jones, James Corden, Richard E. Grant, Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson.Whether she's navigating early awkward auditions, chasing her big break, getting used to life on set with comedic consequences, falling in love, or discovering the magic and madness of motherhood, Joanna speaks openly about what it really takes to make it in the acting world while staying true to yourself.An unforgettable read that makes you laugh and cry, Lush! is a celebration of finding your voice, holding your ground and learning to laugh at the messiest, most beautiful moments life has to offer.
Cars: 10 Things You Should Know
by Lewis KingstonDiscover more about the invention, development and future of the automobile in 10 captivating essays for those with a need for speed!Cars have shaped our world, giving us the freedom to travel and changing the pace of life as we know it. But how were cars created? How does fuel get us from A to B? And what will cars look like in years to come?From understanding how cars were first produced, to showing how cars are adapting for our environment, and even helping you to choose a vehicle that's right for you, this book is the essential guide to understanding how automobiles continue to shape our lives.
59 Minutes: The most unmissable and heart-wrenching ‘what would you do?’ thriller of 2025
by Holly SeddonPICKED BY THE GUARDIAN AS ONE OF THE BEST RECENT CRIME AND THRILLER NOVELS'Unreal and unforgettable' Lisa Jewell'Genuinely blew me away' Clare Mackintosh'Bold as hell' Gillian McAllister'A gut punch of a novel' Jennie GodfreyIf you knew you had fifty-nine minutes until everything and everyone you love would be lost forever, what would you do with that time?It's an ordinary evening. People are coming home from work, cooking dinner for their children, cuddling on sofas with their lovers. And then the message arrives, shattering everyone's worlds:Missiles are set to destroy England in fifty-nine minutes. Everyone should seek immediate shelter.59 minutes follows the journey of three women trying to make it home to and protect their families. The journeys should be simple, but with a lost schoolchild seeking help, a teenage daughter suddenly going missing, and dangerous criminals on the prowl, there is peril at every corner.59 Minutes is a gripping, thought-provoking and gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME, THE CHAIN and Lisa Jewell.Everyone is raving about 59 Minutes:'Mind-blowing... A tense, scary and heart-wrenching read with a twist I never saw coming... One of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read. Don't read the reviews, read the book. This one is going to be huge.' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Wow. Just wow... Beautifully written, fast-paced, tight knit with barely a moment to breathe. I devoured it in one sitting... This is, without doubt, one of the best thrillers I've ever read.' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Oh my... What an absolute gem of a book. Highly original, definitely thought-provoking and absolutely gripping from start to finish. The twist in this is mind-blowing... genius... This book should be on everyone's TBR list. A massive 5⭐️' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Grabs you by the throat and pulls you along through the narrative... A brilliant book about humanity and what truly matters at the most crucial of times. This deserves to be an absolute hit.' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I grew up in the 80s with constant nuclear war fear... I inhaled this book within 24 hours and absolutely loved it... Seddon's writing is so brilliant... 59 Minutes is smart and scary, gripping and heartbreaking. I hope it's going to be huge.' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reparations: Slavery and the Tyranny of Imaginary Guilt
by Nigel BiggarMany people and countries now claim that the West should pay reparations to its former colonies for the economic damages they say they caused. To what extent is the argument about damage correct in the first place? And, if it is correct, what should we now do about it?Reparations is the sequel to Nigel Biggar's bestselling and widely acclaimed Colonialism. It is as a book of significant importance - not least as a study of the psychology of guilt.
Self-Defense: A Myth-Busting Guide to Immune Health
by Daniel M. Davis“Utterly absorbing. Nearly every paragraph brings a revelation.”—Bill Bryson • “Wise, and beautifully written. . . . It will change the way you think about your body and live your life.”—Chris van Tulleken • “This great book from a world expert offers practical tips and dispels many myths.”—Tim Spector A world-renowned scientist offers a much-needed analysis of what it takes to have good immune health—helping readers navigate what can really help, what is a complete myth, and why. Does orange juice help ward off colds? And how does our age affect our ability to recover from one? When it comes to immunity, are we really what we eat? Or how much we eat? We are surrounded by big questions and big claims about enhancing our immune systems, so how do we tell the fiction from the facts? And, ultimately, what can we do to reduce our chances of getting sick? World-leading immunologist Daniel M. Davis offers answers in this authoritative, highly accessible, myth-busting guide to the effects of stress, age, exercise, weight, nutrition, sleep, vaccines, and mental health on our immune health. Taking us to the cutting edge of immunology research and explaining both what we know and how we know it, Self-Defense helps readers spot phony claims and make informed choices. Davis shows us that everyone’s immune system is entirely unique, and that’s why we should be wary of one-size-fits-all “cures.” We learn how exercise, for example, has all sorts of different, even opposing, short- and long-term effects on our immune health. And while our gut microbes are vitally important, it’s unlikely that yogurt drinks can really boost your immune system to stop you getting ill. An eye-opening window into some of the astonishing possibilities for the future, when it comes to distinguishing bogus and beneficial health claims about everything from vitamin D to inflammation and cancer therapies, Davis’s book may be your best self-defense.
Killing the Messenger: The War on Social Media
by Ashutosh BhagwatKilling the Messenger is a highly readable survey of the current political and legal wars over social media platforms. The book carefully parses attacks against social media coming from both the political left and right to demonstrate how most of these critiques are overblown or without empirical support. The work analyzes regulations directed at social media in the United States and European Union, including efforts to amend Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. It argues that many of these proposals not only raise serious free-speech concerns, but also likely have unintended and perverse public policy consequences. Killing the Messenger concludes by identifying specific regulations of social media that are justified by serious, demonstrated harms, and that can be implemented without jeopardizing the profoundly democratizing impact social media platforms have had on public discourse. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
Synoptic Paleoclimatology: The Weather Regime Approach from the Tropics to the Poles
by Ian D. GoodwinProjecting regional climate change over this century and the next remains challenging due to the chaotic nature of weather, but it is made more reliable through reconstructions of paleoweather in relation to climate change in atmospheric and ocean circulation, winds, waves, currents, and precipitation. This primer applies a cross-disciplinary treatment of large-scale and synoptic climatology to the reconstruction of past climates under the umbrella of synoptic paleoclimatology, providing the theory and application of synoptic paleoclimatology for the study and prediction of future climate evolution. Climate proxy and data–model assimilation methodologies are described in detail, focusing on coasts, the surface ocean, glaciers, and ice sheets. This book also presents a state-of-the-art synthesis of regional climate history across the Southern Hemisphere, including tropical coral reefs, coasts, alpine glaciers, and Antarctica. This book will be invaluable to advanced students, researchers, and practitioners in climatology, paleoclimatology, meteorology, coastal geoscience, glaciology, oceanography, global change, and climate risk assessment.
Understanding the Language of Virtual Interaction: Communities, Knowledge, and Authority
by Andrew S. Ross Antonio ReyesSince the advent of Web 2.0, the interaction of user-generated content on participatory platforms has democratized content creation and reshaped communication, identity, authority, and knowledge across various fields, from health to politics, amid the post-truth phenomena. This timely book provides essential insights into the transformative effects of the evolving digital landscape. It gives a comprehensive analysis of how areas such as health, politics, and language ideology have been influenced by digital communication, and explores how online spaces have amplified minority voices, promoting inclusion and representation, while also addressing the backlash that challenges human rights associated with Internet use and the free exchange of information. The book also examines the intersection of law and digital crime, revealing the legal challenges posed by the online world. As our understanding of identity, knowledge, and authority increasingly intersects with Generative AI, it also discusses the impact of intelligent tools and the challenges they present.
Applying Corpus Linguistics to Illness and Healthcare
by Elena Semino Tony McEnery Gavin Brookes Luke Collins Paul BakerCommunication is central to the experience of illness and the provision of healthcare. This book showcases the insights that can be gained into health communication by means of corpus linguistics – the computer-aided linguistic analysis of large datasets of naturally occurring language use known as 'corpora'. The book takes readers through the stages that they must go through to carry out corpus linguistic research on health communication, from formulating research questions to disseminating findings to interested stakeholders. It helps readers anticipate and deal with different kinds of challenges they may encounter, and shows the variety of applications of the methods discussed, from interactions in Accident and Emergency departments, to online discussions of mental illness, and press representations of obesity. Providing the reader with a wide range of clear case studies, it makes the relevant methods and findings accessible, engaging and inspiring. This title is also available open access on Cambridge Core.
Reckoning with Law in Excess: Mobilization, Confrontation, Refusal
by Mark Goodale Olaf ZenkerReckoning with Law in Excess offers a ground-breaking approach to understanding the relationship between law and social and political transformation in a changing and uncertain world. The book's authors examine a wide range of case studies in which social movements pursue justice and social change within, against, and beyond the law. The interdisciplinary research at the heart of the volume reveals patterns in the ways in which law and legality are invested with heightened importance during certain historical moments, a process of over-loading that most often gives way to disenchantment with the ultimate limits of law. In reflecting critically and synthetically on these complicated dialectics of reckoning with law, the book shines a light on one of the most important, and consequential, dynamics in an era of climate crisis, rising populism across the political spectrum, and social conflict. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Burning Swamps: Peat and the Forgotten Margins of Russia's Fossil Economy (Studies in Environment and History)
by Katja BruischThis groundbreaking environmental history recounts the story of Russia's fossil economy from its margins. Unpacking the forgotten history of how peat fuelled manufacturing industries and power plants in late Imperial and Soviet Russia, Katja Bruisch provides a corrective to more familiar historical narratives dominated by coal, oil, and gas. Attentive to the intertwined histories of matter and labor during a century of industrial peat extraction, she offers a fresh perspective on the modern Russian economy that moves beyond the socialism/capitalism binary. By identifying peat extraction in modern Russia as a crucial chapter in the degradation of the world's peatlands, Bruisch makes a compelling case for paying attention to seemingly marginal places, people, and resources as we tell the histories of the planetary emergency.
Contemporary Australian Corporate Law
by Stephen Bottomley Kath Hall Peta Spender Beth NosworthyThe rules, doctrines and policies governing corporations and financial markets are complex and ever-changing in response to global, social and commercial needs. Contemporary Australian Corporate Law is a well-established foundational text that explores these rules and laws in detail, including the history and context in which they are established, how they are developed and how they will continue to evolve in the future. The third edition has been updated to include recent developments in legislation, case law and corporate governance. Discussion of financial markets and financial services has been modified in response to changes to the Corporations Act 2001 including amendments to the continuous disclosure requirements in Chapter 6CA. It considers the recently passed Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Act 2024 which covers climate disclosure obligations. The clear structure and detailed exploration of key concepts encourages students to develop a contextual understanding of corporate law.
Smart Court: The Court of the Future
by Zheng Sophia TangSmart Court delves into the digital transformation of courts, examining key aspects such as e-filing, e-service, e-evidence, e-judgment, and AI judges. It provides a comprehensive analysis of global practices and emerging technologies, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by this shift. With a focus on practical applications and future trends, this book equips readers with the knowledge to navigate and shape the evolving legal landscape. Spanning both technical details and the broader implications for justice, Smart Court is an essential guide is for legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers eager to understand how technology is transforming justice systems worldwide.
Armed Citizens and Citizens in Arms: The Military and the Creation of the State of Peru, 1800‒1860 (Cambridge Latin American Studies)
by Natalia Sobrevilla PereaIn this book, Natalia Sobrevilla Perea reconstructs the history of the armed forces in nineteenth-century Peru and reveals what it meant to be a member. By centering the experiences of individuals, it demonstrates how the armed forces were an institution that created social provision, including social care for surviving family members, pensions for the elderly, and assistance for the infirm. Colonial militias transitioned into professional armies during the wars of independence to become the institution underpinning and sustaining the organization of the republic. To understand the emergence and weaknesses of nineteenth-century Peru, it is imperative to interrogate how men of the sword dominated post-independence politics.
The Arts and Meaning-Making with Children
by Susan WrightQuality arts education delivered in early childhood has a positive impact on children's early development and learning. The Arts and Meaning-Making with Children focuses on arts in early childhood through the lenses of 'play' and 'meaning making'. Examples of creative arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, movement, music, dramatising and storytelling are provided alongside theoretical principles, to showcase how children can express ideas and make meaning from early ages. Each chapter includes case studies, examples of arts-based research, links to the EYLF guidelines, and end-of-chapter questions and activities to engage students and help them reflect on the content. Suggested adaptations for younger and older children are also included. Written by experienced educators, artists and academics, The Arts and Meaning-Making with Children offers a focused, in-depth exploration of the arts in early childhood and is an essential resource for pre-service and in-service educators.
The Hunger of the Gods: Book Two of the Bloodsworn Saga (The Bloodsworn Saga)
by John GwynneThe Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne's acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeanceLik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.Praise for The Bloodsworn series:'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic' Anthony Ryan'Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable' Jay Kristoff'A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It's everything I've come to expect from a John Gwynne book' Robin Hobb
Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life
by Yoshiharu Doi'A joyful exploration of Japanese philosophy on food, home, and family - rich with practical insights for newcomers and longtime admirers alike,' Kenji Morimoto, author of Ferment'An insightful perspective on Japanese cooking and culture, full of sensitivity and wisdom,' Tim Anderson, food commentator and cookery writer Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles: the Japanese secret to a long and happy life is for lovers of all things Japanese and reveals much about the country and its people. Not a cookbook, but a unique insight into Japanese cuisine and culture by one of its most revered food writers, Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles has sold almost half a million copies in Japan and is now for the first time translated into English. Traditional Japanese food is a way of eating that embodies seasonality and simplicity; encourages health and longevity; and delights in the meditative peace to be found in preparing the same meal time and again . . . a simple bowl of rice, miso soup containing seasonal vegetables, and salty pickles. Yoshiharu Doi, Japan's best-known cookery writer urges readers to adopt this traditional Japanese diet to make life and cooking easier - creating a routine, a modest way of eating that is in sympathy with the body, that nurtures and soothes the mind and which makes home a place of reassurance and comfort.