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SAVEUR, “The 15 Cookbooks We’re Most Looking Forward to this Fall”From expert chef Ryan Bartlow and longtime Anthony Bourdain collaborator and food writer Laurie Woolever, Essentially Basque is a comprehensive cookbook that brings Spain's Basque region—a destination beloved for its fresh produce, vibrant food culture, and unforgettable dishes—to your table.Approachable and deeply flavorful, the rec...

"Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language" by Wentworth Webster is a captivating exploration of the rich folklore and cultural heritage of the Basque people. The book delves into various legends that have been passed down through generations, showcasing the unique traditions and beliefs that shape Basque identity. Webster's narrative is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid picture of the Basque landscape and its mythical inhabitants, while also highligh...

THE study of the recent science of Comparative Mythology is one of the most popular and attractive of minor scientific pursuits. It deals with a subject-matter which has interested most of us at one period of our lives, and turns the delight of our childhood into a charm and recreation for maturer age. Nor is it without more useful lessons. In it we see more clearly than perhaps elsewhere the reciprocal influence, which none can wholly escape, of words and language upon thought, and again ...

The Language Guide for Travelers - Bislama to Basque is a practical phrasebook for travelers, pairing essential Bislama and Basque words and phrases for everyday situations - greetings, directions, dining, shopping, transport and emergencies. Compact, easy to navigate and made for real trips, it helps you communicate with confidence wherever your journey takes you.

The Language Guide for Travelers - Basque to Occitan is a practical phrasebook for travelers, pairing essential Basque and Occitan words and phrases for everyday situations - greetings, directions, dining, shopping, transport and emergencies. Compact, easy to navigate and made for real trips, it helps you communicate with confidence wherever your journey takes you.

Improve your language skills and enjoy this collection of short stories for beginners!Reading can be a powerful tool in language learning, offering a multitude of benefits that improve understanding and enjoyment of the new language. Here are some of the main benefits:Expanding Vocabulary: Reading exposes you to new words in context, which is crucial for building vocabulary. Learning new words through stories can be more effective than rote...

In this volume you will find 13 illustrated Popular Tales from the Basque region of Spain. Here you will find tales like Aquelarre, Arguiduna, The Song of Lamia, the Prophecy of Lara, the Virgin of the Five Towns in which mermaids, heroes, magical horns and ghosts abound.If you have ever travelled through the province of Galicia in North Western Spain, you can’t fail to notice the Celtic influences in the region’s art and culture. So it is therefore not surprising to also f...

This book has been specifically designed for those in the early stages of learning. It offers a direct and comprehensive method to expand your basic vocabulary.Immerse yourself in the language with Practical Vocabulary: This book serves as a stepping stone to language mastery, carefully presenting essential words and phrases for everyday use. Each word is accompanied by its translation, and often by an example sentence illustrating its usage. This practical approach allows you to q...

A Tale of Cats and MagesThe young black cat Gentza lives a happy life in the Basque lands of 13th century France. He shares an intimate mind-to-mind connection with his human friend and companion, the Archmage Zumar Etxartea.When his human companion is captured, along with the mage lady bonded to Gentza's friend Kitty, it is up to the cats to save the day.They must use their feline magic and build a coalition of animals to face dark enchantments, me...

After the death of his godfather, Mikel, a would-be revolutionary, inherits the Basque signet ring, a priceless family heirloom that has fascinated and eluded him since he was a child. How did his grandfather—an indentured Basque peasant—acquire such a valuable ring? Different answers lurk in this rich tapestry of family memoirs. The truth—or versions of it—will test Mikel's beliefs in his cause, his family, and himself. Based on people and events in the author's own family, the overlappin...

What role did women of Basque origin play in the Atlantic Revolutions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries? This book shows how Basque women, both in the Basque Country and in America, played a significant role in the warlike, revolutionary and disruptive processes of the period. We cannot forget that several of the heroines of the American independence processes came from Basque families. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, women in the Basque Country also had to face...

What is the experience of the migrant? Psychiatrist Joseba Atxotegi argues that for every story of success in a new homeland, there are untold pressures and stressors on individual migrants, the effect of which are often perceived as mental illness. In Ulysses Syndrome, Atxotegi offers “a complete vision of Basque migrations [including] psychological and psychosocial perspective[s]." Using the lens of Homer’s Odyssey, Atxotegi describes the plight of migrants as one plagued with uncertaint...