Cutlery the term "tableware" has come into use to avoid the implication that they are made of silver. The major items of cutlery in Western culture are the knife, fork and spoon. In recent times, hybrid versions of cutlery have been made combining the functionality of different eating implements, including the spork (spoon / fork), spife (spoon / knife), and knork (knife / fork) or the sporf which combines all three. The word cutler derives from the Middle English word 'cuteler' and this in turn derives from Old French 'coutelier' which comes from 'coutel'; meaning knife (modern French: couteau). The word's
Julie Strauss-Gabel Award. She has been described as having a knack for spotting talent and nourishing writers. She was instrumental in helping novelist John Green create the blockbuster book "The Fault in Our Stars", a story about the inconvenience of teenaged love in the face of tragedy. Strauss-Gabel believes that the best results happen when there is an active collaboration between the writer and the editor. She oversees most aspects of book development, from editing to book cover design to marketing. She is a tough editor, known for her "stinging critiques" which are highly sought after by writers, since her changes often