Explore the intriguing history of basketball in Poland with "A Brief History of Basketball in Poland." This book takes you from the sport’s introduction in the early 20th century to its status as a popular and competitive sport in modern Poland. Discover how basketball has become a part of Polish culture, producing talented players and gaining recognition on the international stage. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Polish basketball, like the start of the Polish Basketball Federation and the success of players such as Marcin Gortat and Maciej Lampe. Discover stories of historic games, legendary teams, and the unique style of Polish basketball. See how grassroots programs, school competitions, and community efforts help develop young talent and promote the sport nationwide. With interesting stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Poland" shows how basketball has impacted Polish society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Polish history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Discover the rich history of basketball in Greece with "A Brief History of Basketball in Greece." This book takes you on a journey from the sport’s introduction in the early 20th century to its rise as one of Greece’s most beloved sports. Learn how basketball has become a big part of Greek culture, producing world-class players and achieving international acclaim. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Greek basketball, like the start of the Hellenic Basketball Federation and the international success of players such as Nikos Galis, Panagiotis Giannakis, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Discover stories of legendary teams, historic games, and the unique style of Greek basketball. See how grassroots programs and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With engaging stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Greece" shows how basketball has impacted Greek society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Greek history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Explore the lively history of basketball in Brazil with "A Brief History of Basketball in Brazil." This book takes you from the sport’s early days when it was brought by American missionaries in the 19th century to its place today as one of Brazil’s most popular sports. Learn how basketball grew in Brazil, becoming a major part of the country’s culture and producing famous players who shine on the global stage. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Brazilian basketball, like the start of the Confederação Brasileira de Basketball (CBB) and the international success of players such as Oscar Schmidt, Hortência Marcari, and Anderson Varejão. Discover stories of legendary teams, historic games, and the unique style of Brazilian basketball. See how grassroots programs and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With interesting stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Brazil" shows how basketball has impacted Brazilian society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Brazilian history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Uncover the passionate history of basketball in Lithuania with "A Brief History of Basketball in Lithuania." This book takes you from the sport’s introduction in the early 20th century to its rise as the national sport and a source of great pride for Lithuanians. Learn how basketball has become a big part of Lithuania’s identity, producing world-class players and achieving international success. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Lithuanian basketball, like the start of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation and the international success of players such as Arvydas Sabonis and Jonas Valančiūnas. Discover stories of legendary teams, historic games, and the unique style of Lithuanian basketball. See how grassroots programs and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With engaging stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Lithuania" shows how basketball has impacted Lithuanian society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Lithuanian history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Journey through the unique history of basketball in Japan with "A Brief History of Basketball in Japan." This book takes you from the sport’s introduction in the early 20th century by American educators and missionaries to its status as a popular and growing sport in modern Japan. Discover how basketball has become a big part of Japanese culture, producing talented players and achieving international recognition. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Japanese basketball, like the start of the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) and the success of players such as Yuta Tabuse, Rui Hachimura, and Yuta Watanabe. Discover stories of historic games, legendary teams, and the unique style of Japanese basketball. See how grassroots programs, school competitions, and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With interesting stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Japan" shows how basketball has impacted Japanese society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Japanese history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Dive into the vibrant history of basketball in Puerto Rico with "A Brief History of Basketball in Puerto Rico." This book takes you from the sport’s early introduction by American soldiers in the early 20th century to its place today as a beloved national pastime. Learn how basketball has grown in Puerto Rico, becoming a big part of the island’s culture and producing world-class players. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Puerto Rican basketball, like the start of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) and the international success of players such as Carlos Arroyo and J.J. Barea. Discover stories of legendary teams, historic games, and the unique style of Puerto Rican basketball. See how grassroots programs and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With interesting stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Puerto Rico" shows how basketball has impacted Puerto Rican society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Puerto Rican history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Cuisine and Culture presents a multicultural and multiethnic approach that draws connections between major historical events and how and why these events affected and defined the culinary traditions of different societies. Witty and engaging, Civitello shows how history has shaped our diet--and how food has affected history. Prehistoric societies are explored all the way to present day issues such as genetically modified foods and the rise of celebrity chefs. Civitello's humorous tone and deep knowledge are the perfect antidote to the usual scholarly and academic treatment of this universally important subject.

Wide-ranging studies offer an in-depth analysis of castle-building 11th - 12th centuries and place castles within their broader social and political context. The castles of the eleventh and twelfth centuries remain among the most visible symbols of the Anglo-Norman world. This collection brings together for the first time some of the most significant articles in castle studies, with contributions from experts in history, archaeology and historic buildings. Castles remain a controversial topic of academic debate and here equal weight is given to seminal articles that have defined the study of the subject while at the same time emphasising newer approaches to the fortresses of the Anglo-Norman aristocracy. The studies in this volume range from discussions of the residential and military role of the castle to architectural symbolismand royal attitudes to baronial fortification. The result is a survey that offers an in-depth analysis of castle-building during the eleventh and twelfth centuries but which also places Anglo-Norman castles within their broader social, architectural and political context. Contributors: ANN WILLIAMS, RICHARD EALES, DEREK RENN, LAWRENCE BUTLER, ROBERT HIGHAM, MARJORIE CHIBNALL, R.ALLEN BROWN, CHARLES COULSON, SIDNEY PAINTER, FREDERICK C. SUPPE, GRANT G. SIMPSON, BRUCE WEBSTER, J.R. KENYON, THOMAS McNEILL, T.A. HESLOP, PHILIP DIXON, PAMELA MARSHALL, JOHN BLAIR, CHARLES COULSON, ROBERT LIDDIARD

An exploration of the fast food industry in the United States, from its roots to its long-term consequences.