Product Description: This volume discusses the indirect influence of oral transmission on the genesis and evolution of the Persian written epic tradition. On the basis of formal characteristics of naqqali (Persian storytelling) performance, a set of formal and thematic criteria is proposed to determine the extent to which written Persian epics show structures ultimately deriving from oral performance...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Anyone who has ever enjoyed a Japanese meal knows that it is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Based on time-honored, simple cooking methods and fresh ingredients, A LITTLE JAPANESE COOKBOOK contains a selection of delicious recipes and easy-to-follow instructions for traditional Japanese soups, starters, main dishes, and beverages...read more