The book is a 'bouillabaisse' [=(more commonly) 'potpourri'] of stories and poems from around the world.
(..) - Ma, will you stop? No. Why should we take over your apartment? I don't care. I'm sleeping next door. Your friend Kramer doesn't mind? No. He's making a bouillabaisse. So, Dad, let me ask you a question. How many people work at these big law offices? - Depends on the firm. (..)1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2