A novel about a young woman writer who spends a summer in Dunnet Landing, a Maine fishing village. Includes four additional stories also set in the village.

Depicts life in a small village in Sri Lanka.

Describes how the culture of Kenya is reflected in its many festivals, including Jamburi, Eunoto, and Kenyatta Day.

An anthology of short stories, all set in Wyoming, features characters who have a profound effect on the people around them, in such tales as "The Trickle Down Effect," "The Contest," and "What Kind of Furniture Would Jesus Pick?"

After seven years of living in the United States, Priya Rao has run out of excuses for not returning to her native India, so she returns home, knowing that her parents will be disappointed in the choices she has made.

Describes the life of Dorothy, who lives in a small village on the north coast of Jamaica.

Introduces a Louisiana Cajun family and their celebration of Mardi Gras including the music, the food, and the costumes.

An introduction to the cooking of Lebanon featuring such traditional recipes as Kabobs, hummus and tahini dip, chard and yogurt soup, and cracked wheat pilaf. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs and people of this Middle Eastern country.