A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Exotic Ethiopian Cooking: Society, Culture, Hospitality, and Traditions includes 178 tested recipes. Some of these recipes date back to the time of the Queen of Sheba. Although the book provides measurements, cooking will eventually come by instinct. The food is spicy, subtle, piquant and unforgettable. Besides recipes for main meals, breads, drinks, alcoholic beverages, yogurt, breakfast, soups, etc., the book includes how to store prepared and unprepared foods, how to prepare basic ingredients, spices, measurement tables, glossary of basic terms, and index.