The lives of Turks, Armenians, Greeks, and Kurds take shape in this collection of 13 short stories set in modern Turkey. The poignant tales reveal the daily harmonies and tension in Turkish life, including such colorful narratives as an Armenian barber who teaches his neighbor a lesson in intercommunity relations through a pomegranate; a Greek woman who finds, but is not reunited with, the daughter she thought was dead; and a career diplomat who has promised to write something funny for a child but comes to

Starting Turkish is an introductory course designed specifically for adult and young adult learners. it focuses on day-to-day language needs, covering the practical language required for situations such as meeting people and socialising, getting around and making arrangements, getting help and Information. Language is presented accessibly using dialogues, with key grammar points explained and illustrated. Activities at the end of each topic test Turkish in a practical context. Ali dialogues also appear on t