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Rethinking the history of the last thirteen centuries, in Crucible of Light, Elizabeth Drayson pulls together the epic interwoven history of the Muslim and Christian worlds.'Absolutely fascinating. At a time when a historical Christian Nationalism and chauvinism are gaining ground, this book arrives as an essential corrective' - Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK and author of Secularism: a Very Short Introduction'A treasure of a book, exploring the frequently misunderstood, often unsung, yet extraordinarily rich intertwining of Islamic and European culture over nearly one and a half millennia' - Rebecca Wragg Sykes, author of KindredFocusing on major turning points, individual stories and key places, from Mecca to Cordoba, from Damascus to Venice, and from Vienna to Istanbul, Drayson tracks the themes that unite us – classical learning preserved in Islamic libraries, the enduring influence of Moorish architecture and design, the food we share, the goods we have traded and the continuing dialogue between individuals and cultures that has permeated Europe's history and shaped its borders.It is a history that sweeps across cities and continents, from Spanish patios and palaces to Ottoman-inspired coffee houses in 17th century London, to the Mezquita in Cordoba, once a mosque, now a cathedral, the physical embodiment of the ongoing discourse that continues to shape European identity.

- NEW EDITION SEPTEMBER 2023 - The 500 Hidden Secrets of Berlin is the perfect book for those who wish to discover the city without ending up in all the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. In The 500 Hidden Secrets of Berlin, Nathalie Dewalhens shares hundreds of must-know addresses in the German capital, like the unexpected authentic coffee bar around the corner of Checkpoint Charlie, or the apartment where David Bowie stayed while composing some of his best songs. Or how about trying a pizza topped with purple potato crisps at one of the hippest pizzerias in town? Visit the boutique of an unconventional fashion designer with Iranian roots, or venture off to a peaceful lake outside the city, where you can enjoy a drink sitting on the wooden boardwalk, or check out a hip food market on the banks of the Spree? Berlin has so much to offer, and this guide will help you decide where to begin. After having lived in Belgium, Corsica and the South of France, Nathalie Dewalhens ended up in Berlin in 2012. She quickly fell in love with the city, and immediately considered it home. In 2022, her nomadic lifestyle led her to Andalusia, but she’ll always recognize herself in these words from a 1954 Marlène Dietrich song : Ich hab’ noch einen Koffer in Berlin (I still have a suitcase in Berlin).

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It's time to spice up your home cooking and transform your dishes from bland and boring to punchy and flavoursome with this definitive guide to spices! Taking the periodic table of spices as a starting point, this adventurous recipe book explores the science behind the art of making incredible spice blends to help you release the flavour in your dishes. Discover a spice book like no other from TV personality, food scientist and bestselling author, Dr Stuart Farrimond. Spice profiles - organised by their dominant flavour compound - showcase the world's top spices, with recipe ideas, information on how to buy, use, and store, and more in-depth science to help you release the flavours and make your own spice connections. There is also a selection of recipes using innovative spice blends, based on the new spice science, designed to brighten your palate and inspire your own culinary adventures. Sure to get your taste-buds tingling, you can explore: - An explanation of what spices are and how they're produced. - Which countries favour which spices and a bit of the history behind it. - Dozens of spice blends you can make and what you can use it for. - 52 exciting recipes from around the world which showcase each spice blend. - A reference guide to look up each spice to understand how to use it. - Colour-coded charts to help you learn the chemical compounds that make up the flavours. - Instructions on how to design your own spice blends with photographic references without. Great cooking goes beyond following a recipe - it's knowing how to use the right combination of spices and herbs to get the greatest possible flavour from your dishes. From learning how the flavour compounds within spices work together to exploring the world's top spices, this is the perfect cookbook for curious cooks and adventurous foodies. Whether you're a fan of spice seeking to experiment with new flavour combinations, or simply a beginner-level home-cook looking to advance your knowledge on all things spice-related, this is a must-have volume also doubling up as a great coffee table book for the whole family to love. Explore the world's best spices, be inspired to make your own new spice blends, and take your cooking to new heights. You'll turn to this beautiful and unique book time and again - to explore and innovate. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? This series from DK is designed to help you perfect your cooking with practical instruction - and the science behind it. There are more cookbooks to discover from The Science of... series giving you the essentials to cook up a storm! Find the answers to your everyday cooking questions and get more out of your recipes with The Science of Cooking, paired together they make the ideal cookery gifts for your food-loving friends too!

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After more than twenty years of running Barefoot Contessa, the acclaimed specialty food store, Ina Garten published her first collection of recipes. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was an overnight sensation, but it's the kind of success that can only be grounded in years of experience. In it, Ina shared her ideas for familiar food but with outstanding flavor and -- most important of all -- recipes that really work. Now, with Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ina shares secrets she has gleaned from her years not only as a caterer but as a dedicated party giver. The keyword here is fun. Ina's parties are easy to prepare and fun for everyone, including the host. Forget those boring Saturday-night dinners that just won't end. With Ina's advice, you're certain to have all your friends saying, "Wasn't that fun!" Ina has packed Barefoot Contessa Parties! with plans for pulling off parties like a pro, stories about her own parties, and tips on assembling food (rather than cooking everything) and organizing like a caterer. In the spring you can invite your friends to a party where they all make their own pizzas. Come summer, it's into the garden for a lunch with grilled lamb and pita sandwiches that guests assemble themselves. In the autumn, when it's not Thanksgiving, Ina roasts a fresh turkey, which her friends enjoy with popovers and a creamy spinach gratin. And on a snowy winter's day, everyone is invited for a lunch buffet with seafood chowder and butternut squash and apple soup. Ever since Ina published her first book, people write, e-mail, and stop her on the street to say how much they love the food. She's reached new heights here with recipes like sour cream coffee cake--the ultimate breakfast treat. Salads? The red lettuce, balsamic onions, and blue cheese; Chinese chicken salad; and panzanella may be the best you've ever tasted. Filet of beef is easy to make for a fancy dinner with oh-so-good gorgonzola sauce, or sliced into sandwiches and served with lobster rolls for a Superbowl party. And fans of The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook will be delighted to find the recipe for the Lemon Cake they drooled over but only saw pictured, right here in this book. With so many great ideas and recipes in these pages for you to use, your friends will start to wonder why your parties are always so much fun.

A gorgeous photo-driven lifestyle guide filled with autumnal activities, easy DIYs, and cozy recipes, for anyone who loves the fall season. Crisp air. Vibrant foliage. Chunky sweaters. Pumpkin everything. For anyone who loves all things fall, FROM HARVEST TO HOME is a stunning celebration of this cozy season. Brimming with gorgeous photography and tons of autumnal activities, creative décor projects, and delicious recipes, this beautiful lifestyle guide will inspire readers to make the most of this enchanting time of year. Learn how to craft an eye-catching fall wreath. Plan an epic tailgate party. Host a spooky movie marathon with the ultimate watch list. Get inspired to go apple picking, then make Cardamom Ginger Apple Butter. Design an exquisite tablescape using decorative gourds, greenery, and candles for a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration. All these ideas and more are presented in an attractive package with foil on the cover that makes a thoughtful, seasonal gift alongside a scarf, a thermos, or a fall-themed candle. WIDE APPEAL: Who doesn''t love fall?! It''s an undeniably beautiful, cozy season. This inviting, visually driven book will appeal to people of all ages who look forward to fall, decorate their homes for the season, and uphold traditions with friends or family, like going to football games, baking pies, or hosting a Halloween party. From Harvest to Home provides all the inspiration you could ever need to make the most out of this wonderful time of year. BEAUTIFUL TO GIFT & DISPLAY: With foil on the cover and evocative photography of pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and country roads, as well as styled shots of seasonal food, drink, and crafts, From Harvest to Home is a stunning celebration of autumn. Display it on your coffee table alongside a fall-themed candle, a mini pumpkin, or a bowl of Halloween candy. Snuggle up by the fireplace with a cup of tea and flip through the pages to get inspired. Or, give it to the person in your life who loves all things fall—it''s a perfect gift alongside a mug or knit throw. UNIQUE OFFERING: Despite the large audience of people who love fall, there are no fall-themed lifestyle guides on the market. This is the first! Perfect for: Anyone who loves the fall season People who visit the pumpkin patch or apple orchard every year People who decorate their house for fall PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) drinkers People looking for a seasonal housewarming, hostess, back-to-school, or Thanksgiving gift

Bloomsbury presents Humble Pie: Sober Menopause, Sugar Addiction, and the Sweetness of Recovery by Dana R. Bowman, read by Rachael Doolen.Lemon pie, if done right, should hurt just a little. When you eat lemon pie, the tartness should make your tongue and your brain do a tiny wince, but then the cloud of meringue melts it away. The slice needs to be ice cold and paired with a cup of very hot black coffee, which is served in a thick white mug. This is the pie I had in a small diner in North Carolina, and it made me want to cry…Humble Pie is about my long-term sobriety. It's also about middle age and food and menopause and marriage and parenting. All of these things trampled right on through my recovery, and then they helped transform it. And my recovery is everything. It is the music in my life; my soundtrack that keeps me marching forward, no matter the chaos around me. It's what wakes me up, and it's what lays me down.But at that diner with my slice of lemon pie, I could no longer hear the music. The pie was so good. But I devoured it in seconds. I stared at the crumbs on my plate, and I was still so hungry. I wanted more. But also, I knew that the waitress could bring endless slices of pie. She could keep slinging plates down, like those marching brooms with their sloshing pails of water, overflowing the cauldron in The Sorcerer's Apprentice. I would never feel full.My slice of lemon pie and I were on my tour for my second book, How to be Perfect Like Me. Book tours are super glamorous, especially when only two people show up to your signing and they are the store owner's parents. Weirdly, this happened twice on this trip. Shoutout to those parents for being so supportive. Meanwhile, my trip had also become the Tour de Cinnamon Roll, and I was placing first at every leg of the race. I was anxious and tired and supposedly celebrating my second book, but instead all I wanted was pastry, and a dark place to eat it.I knew I was veering away from my sober path, into the land of food addiction and binge-eating, but I couldn't stop. Menopause, food-addiction's bitchy sister, had swerved me into deep weeds. I was menopausal; therefore, I had become invisible, or at least it felt that way. Months later, the isolation and fear of a global pandemic entered the mix, and I succumbed to even more unhealthy issues with comparison, scrolling, and frenetic over-exercising. Finally, my higher power finally threw up her hands and said, "Ok. It's time to deal." As is my way, there was a lot of whining about cupcakes, but eventually I got better.So of course, I had to write about it.

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From breakfast to dinner, plus breads, soups, and sides, Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Table, Volume 2 EPB gives readers abundant reasons to gather together-an instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Following the launch of her #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook, Magnolia Table, and seeing her family's own sacred dishes being served at other families' tables across the country, Joanna Gaines gained a deeper commitment to the value of food being shared. This insight inspired Joanna to get back in the kitchen and start from scratch, pushing herself beyond her comfort zone to develop new, family-friendly recipes for her family, and yours, to gather around. Magnolia Table, Volume 2 EPB is filled with 145 new, easy-to-follow recipes from her own home that she shares with husband Chip and their five kids, and from the couple's restaurant, Magnolia Table; Silos Baking Co; and new coffee shop, Magnolia Press. The book is beautifully photographed and filled with dishes you'll want to bring into your own home, including: Mushroom-Gruyère Quiche Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Zucchini-Squash Strata Chicken-Pecan-Asparagus Casserole Stuffed Pork Loin Lemon-Lavender Tart Magnolia Press Chocolate Cake

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Kinfolk Issue Fifty-Six explores California as both a real place and a mythic ideal. The Golden State has long embodied the art of living well—an effortless, sun-drenched vision where nature meets glamour and innovation shapes everyday life. But beyond the dreamscape, California remains a powerful engine of culture, wellness and technology: a proving ground for human potential. This issue traces the state’s enduring allure. In Silver Lake, we visit record producer Emile Haynie—known for his work with Adele and Lana Del Rey—as he hosts community dinners in his music studio. Further north, we tour the handcrafted Blunk House, home of artist JB Blunk, whose legacy is rooted in California’s natural landscape and back-to-the-land ideals. Food writer Rebekah Peppler shares a seasonal menu shaped by local ease and ingredients, while 103-year-old Betty Reid Soskin reflects on a century of Californian history through her own remarkable life. Since 2011, Kinfolk has set the standard for independent publishing in art, design, aesthetics, architecture, homes and interiors. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine is sold in over 100 countries, published in three languages and makes the perfect coffee table magazine or gift for a creative. Featuring inspiring photography, fashion and style, as well as examinations of slow living, Kinfolk is an art and design publication that seeks to promote quality of life and connect a community of creative thinkers.

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READY TO TAKE YOUR ITALIAN FROM BASIC TO BRILLIANT? You've built the foundation, now it's time to sound like a local. You already know how to greet people and hold simple conversations. But real Italian isn't just about saying "Ciao" or "Come stai?", it's about sharing stories, expressing emotions, and connecting deeply with people and culture. That's exactly what this book helps you do. This interactive guide takes you beyond memorization and into real communication. Through engaging dialogues, mini stories, and grammar you'll actually use, you'll step into authentic situations from chatting over coffee in Rome to bargaining at a market in Bologna. Every chapter helps you think, respond, and live in Italian, naturally and confidently. Open the pages and experience Italian coming to life: Themed vocab power-ups for everyday life-family, travel, dining, weather, and more. Grammar in action, rooted in real conversations you can use right away. Mini stories in Italian with English translations, designed to build fluency without overwhelm. Bonus access to a downloadable Italian Travel Companion Vocabulary Guide-your perfect pocket resource for trips and on-the-go review. As you turn the final page, you'll realize just how far your Italian has come: Talk about your plans, memories, and experiences-with ease. Describe people, places, and feelings in ways that sound authentic and natural. Ask for directions, order food, and navigate new cities with confidence and clarity. Enjoy authentic Italian stories-and even tell your own. Every page helps you immerse yourself in the rhythm, emotion, and flow of Italian conversation. You'll not only build vocabulary-you'll build connection. Andiamo-let's do this! Open the book, dive in, and watch your Italian sparkle in every conversation (with zero grammar guilt).

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Continue your language journey with New Stories: Bilingual European Portuguese-English Stories, the third book for beginners A1 Level in this progressive European Portuguese reading series for adult learners. Join Lia as she discovers more of everyday life in her Portuguese neighbourhood. On a Saturday morning, she visits the local market. A simple shopping trip becomes an opportunity to share food, exchange memories and strengthen growing friendships. Later, over a cup of coffee at Ana's café, Lia discovers how a familiar neighbourhood can hold a lifetime of stories. And when she misplaces a treasured green scarf, she learns that even an ordinary day can bring back important memories. Across four connected stories, familiar characters and settings create continuity, while recurring vocabulary reinforces learning and introduces new language at a manageable pace. Written for beginner A1 Level learners, these stories use clear European Portuguese, simple sentence structures and carefully controlled vocabulary. English translation support helps readers understand the narrative as they gradually develop their reading confidence and familiarity with the language. The 52 Story Method makes language learning feel less like studying and more like reading real fiction: following characters, discovering everyday Portuguese life and absorbing language through context, repetition and authentic Portuguese storytelling.

In the Kitchen: Bilingual Swedish-English Christmas Stories is the second book in a unique 52-story system designed to help adults learn Swedish naturally through reading at beginner A1 level. December returns to a small Swedish town. A red advent calendar. Four candles. The smell of cinnamon buns in a warm kitchen. Coffee at a neighbourhood café. Snow falling over the square as familiar faces become friends. Across four connected stories, Anna discovers more of the traditions and everyday moments that make a Swedish December special as she prepares to celebrate another Christmas. As she opens her advent calendar, shares food with her neighbour Maria, and meets people in her neighbourhood, the winter days begin to feel warmer and more familiar. Written for adult beginners, these gentle, engaging stories use simple Swedish, natural repetition, and familiar everyday situations to help readers build confidence through context rather than drills or memorisation. Everyday vocabulary returns throughout the stories, while a small number of new words are introduced naturally and gradually. The language develops across the four stories, moving from simple A1 sentences towards slightly longer passages and more natural everyday exchanges. Each story builds on the vocabulary and language patterns introduced in the previous book, helping readers progress at a comfortable pace towards low A2. Designed as part of the 52 Story Method, this book offers a calm, immersive way to learn Swedish through authentic storytelling.

Discover mouth-watering, time-saving recipes to put the flavour into your new year in Nadiya's bestselling cookbook 'An abundance of refreshingly original ideas. Her recipes are achievable for us all' DAILY EXPRESS ________ Nadiya's Fast Flavours puts the excitement back into your daily meals, with all the recipes from her BBC2 programme and more besides. Known for her bold and surprising flavour combinations, Nadiya loves to throw the rulebook out of the window, by adding her signature twists to classic recipes. With this book she makes it easy for you to do the same, sharing a host of anyday recipes that are guaranteed to make your taste buds sing, including . . . · Brioche Custard French Toast · Sweet-And-Sour Prawns with Noodles · Squash, Saffron And Grapefruit Soup · Blueberry And Fennel Ice Cream Cake · Lemon Leg Of Lamb with Jewelled Couscous · Coffee-Glazed Focaccia Sour, sweet, spicy, zesty, earthy, fruity, herby - Nadiya's delicious recipes offer new and innovative ways to pack your meals with flavour, using clever shortcuts, hacks and handy ingredients to put the wow-factor into your food but without spending hours in the kitchen. ________ Praise for Nadiya Hussain: 'Let Nadiya fill your kitchen with pure joy' Woman & Home 'All hail the brilliant Nadiya Hussain' Radio Times 'The queen of Bake Off' Good Housekeeping

USA TODAY BUZZY NEW COOKBOOK AN EATER FALL COOKBOOK PICK A BON APPÉTIT BEST NEW COOKBOOK OF FALL James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef finalist and Food & Wine Best New Chef Caroline Schiff believes a sweet treat is the perfect daily ritual, and her book is designed to sweeten life in just the right dose. Why wait for a special occasion when dessert can be part of every day? Star chef Caroline Schiff believes a sweet treat is an important daily ritual-something small and simple, or occasionally a showstopper to celebrate big moments. Daily Dessert is her joyful, highly versatile collection of recipes designed to sweeten life in just the right dose. Sometimes that means one perfect cookie warm from the oven, a snacking cake to last all week, a no-bake refresher on a scorching day, or a cozy pudding for a winter night. Organized by mood and moment, chapters move from Simple Little Sweets (quick, small-batch recipes) to Weekly Snacking Bakes, Sunny Day Sweets, Cozy Day Confections, Dessert for Breakfast, No-Bake Treats, and Celebration Sweets -plus a Basics section with Schiff's essential doughs, sauces, and toppings. Recipes are approachable yet irresistible, the kind of things fans already love from Schiff: Hot Butterscotch Pecan Blondies, Upside-Down Clementine Olive Oil Snacking Cake, Raspberry Crème Fraîche Galette, Espresso Crunch Coffee Cake, Gingersnap and Orange Cream Sandwiches, No-Churn Toasted Cinnamon Ice Cream, and her iconic Baked Alaska for a Crowd. Daily Dessert is an invitation to embrace the joy of sweets as part of everyday life. With Schiff's playful voice, professional know-how, and unfussy recipes, this book is for everyone-novice bakers, seasoned pros, and anyone who simply believes dessert makes life better.

From The Land Before Time to Jurassic Park, images of fantastically large, long-necked, plant-eating dinosaurs have captured our imaginations. These are the sauropods: centerpieces of museums and gentle giants of the distant past. Imagine what it must have been like to crest a hill and see in the valley below not just one sauropod, but an entire herd, feeding its way across the landscape. The most massive land animals ever to have lived, sauropods roamed widely across the continents through most of the Age of Dinosaurs from about 220 to 65 million years ago. They reached incredible sizes, giving rise to the question: Why were they so big? Early guesses suggested that they gained protection from predators by virtue of their size, which also allowed them to reach the tops of trees in order to eat leaves and conifer needles. More recent hypotheses hold that they needed a long and complicated digestive tract due to their consumption of low-nutrient food sources: size was an offshoot of that need. Whatever the explanation, there is little doubt that natural selection produced something extraordinary when the Sauropoda diversified into a wide variety of species. This book combines majestic artwork and the best of paleontological research to resurrect the lives of sauropods. The Sauropod Dinosaurs shows how these amazing creatures raised and defended their young, traveled in groups, and interacted with the rich diversity of Mesozoic plants and animals. Beautiful enough to sit on the coffee table, the book also serves as the best reference available on these bygone giants. Anyone with a passion for dinosaurs or prehistoric life will cherish this once-in-a-generation masterpiece. The book includes the following features: ·Over 200 full-color illustrations ·More than 100 color photographs from museums, field sites, and collections around the world ·Thoughtfully placed drawings and charts ·Clearly written text reviewed by major sauropod researchers ·Descriptions of the latest sauropod concepts and discoveries ·A field guide to major groups of sauropods ·Detailed skeletal reconstructions and anatomical restorations ·A comprehensive glossary

You love to eat. But do you know how to taste? On a delectable sensory romp through the science of flavor, award-winning professional taster Mandy Naglich, one of less than 100 Advanced Cicerones in the world, gives you a seat at the table in the elite world of master tasters – scientists, professional tasters, sommeliers, umami ushers and more – divulging the secrets behind their perfected palates so you, too, can become a super taster. Perfect for foodie fans of Cork Dork, The Flavor Equation, Diet, and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, this instant classic is both a sumptuous behind-the-scenes tour and a fun, appetizing, and informative how-to that covers everything from wine and cheese to ice cream and honey, tea, chocolate, and even water, from the science of taste and the rituals of creating a fine-tuned palate, to plucking flavor descriptions from the tip of your tongue.Whether it's a meaningful meal or a favorite nostalgic road trip snack, we know what we like to eat. But even when it comes to the most vivid and memorable dishes it's tough to say what exactly makes them so delicious. Now award-winning expert, certified food and beverage taster and lifestyle journalist Mandy Naglich reveals how to hone your tasting superpowers like a pro.Take a seat beside highly-trained cheese analysts, world-class sommeliers, competitive whiskey tasters, internationally recognized chefs, and sensory scientists as experts divulge the secrets to discerning the notes in a range of ingredients, from a dab of honey to a spoonful of olive oil—and even a sip of mineral water.Discover why a James Beard award-winner was visibly nervous before a blindfolded taste test on Top Chef Masters, and how coffee farmers base growing practices on the palate of one world-renowned authority. Learn why your taste buds respond to variables such as food temperature and background music. What the flavor distinction is between a pomme fruit and a stone fruit, how to judge the acidity of anything, from a cup of.

This transformative cookbook celebrates the 25th anniversary of The French Laundry Cookbook, and the 13th anniversary of the acclaimed French Laundry restaurant, by showcasing the genius of chef/proprietor Thomas Keller himself. IACP Award Winner ¿ Named one of "The 25 Most Influential Cookbooks From the Last 100 Years" by T: The New York Times Style Magazine The French Laundry in the Napa Valley is described as "the most exciting place to eat in the United States" (The New York Times). Keller is a wizard, a purist, a man obsessed with getting it right. And this, his first cookbook, is every bit as satisfying as a French Laundry meal itself: a series of small, impeccable, highly refined, intensely focused courses. Most dazzling is how simple Keller's methods are: squeegeeing the moisture from the skin on fish so it sautés beautifully; poaching eggs in a deep pot of water for perfect shape; the initial steeping in the shell that makes cooking raw lobster out of the shell a cinch; using vinegar as a flavor enhancer; the repeated washing of bones for stock for the cleanest, clearest tastes. From innovative soup techniques, to the proper way to cook green vegetables, to secrets of great fish cookery, to the creation of breathtaking desserts; from beurre monté to foie gras au torchon, to a wild and thoroughly unexpected take on coffee and doughnuts, The French Laundry Cookbook captures, through recipes, essays, profiles, and extraordinary photography, one of America's great restaurants, its great chef, and the food that makes both unique. One hundred and fifty superlative recipes are exact recipes from the French Laundry kitchen-no shortcuts have been taken, no critical steps ignored, all have been thoroughly tested in home kitchens. If you can't get to the French Laundry, you can now re-create at home the very experience Wine Spectator described as "as close to dining perfection as it gets."

USA Today Bestseller! Named one of People Magazine's 50 Food Faves of 2022!? Oy with the poodles already! The first official collection of recipes inspired by the world of the fast-talking Gilmore Girls. Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook features dishes from every corner of Stars Hollow and beyond, including the Dragonfly Inn, Weston’s Bakery, Al’s Pancake World, Luke’s Diner, and Emily and Richard’s dinner table . Fans will delight in recreating iconic dishes from the beloved series, such as Sookie’s Risotto, Mrs. Kim’s Flaxseed Muffins, Luke’s Cheeseburger and Fries, and, of course, the perfect cup of coffee! This official cookbook also includes clever cooking tips from Sookie, hosting tips from Michel, etiquette tips from Emily Gilmore, and the wisdom from Lorelai and Rory for cooking fast and talking faster. MORE THAN 50 RECIPES: Dozens of recipes for Stars Hollow favorites from Sookie’s Risotto to Luke’s Cheeseburger. TIPS FROM SOOKIE: Recreate iconic dishes from Gilmore Girls with tips from Chef Sookie! Where easy-to-follow step-by-step directions lead, you can follow. RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Whip up delicious dishes for everything from a mother-daughter brunch to a family dinner to a celebration for the whole town! FILLED WITH PHOTOS: Includes gorgeous full-color photos of recipes to help ensure success, as well as beloved moments from the series. THE FIRST OFFICIAL GILMORE GIRLS COOKBOOK : The only cookbook with official recipes direct from the set of Gilmore Girls.

Discover the unique and bold flavours of the Arabian Peninsula with MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi, alongside her personal stories. Featuring over 100 easy, budget-friendly recipes, this vibrant cookbook brings authentic flavours of Arabia to life with a fresh, modern twist! The Red Sea Cookbook is an exuberant, colourful celebration of the diverse culinary influences and traditions of Saudi Arabia, curated by 2021 MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi. Drawing from her multicultural heritage, Madeeha presents over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that balance tradition with modern simplicity, making them perfect for busy home cooks from any walk of life. Explore the key ingredients, influences and standout dishes from the Red Sea region: Master easy Saudi condiments that will add amazing zing and vibrancy to any meal, such as Madinian Dukkah, Yemenite Zhoug and tangy Humr. Create deliciously warm and aromatic breads and rice dishes , the very fabric of Saudi cuisine, from pillowy Fatoot to the vibrant, spice-infused Loaded Jewels Rice. Cook comforting mains such as the renowned Saudi Kabsa, the national dish, aromatic Harissa Chicken with Bulgur Pilav, or Mtabbaq, the recipe that won the hearts of MasterChef viewers. Indulge in decadent cakes and bakes from the viral social media sensation Kunafa Pistachio Chocolate Basque Cheesecake to a native Saudi Keleeja cookie and savoury Farmouza. Satisfy your sweet tooth with delightful desserts like the Sundae Royale featuring date and coffee ice-cream, traditional Areeka Malakiya with a modern trifle twist, or the head-turning Hibiscus Poached Pears. Beyond the recipes, Madeeha shares cultural insights and the origins of key ingredients. Her deeply personal stories revolving around food both celebrate flavours but also reveal an unbreakable bond of father-daughter love. The Red Sea Cookbook a one-of-a-kind treasure trove for those eager to explore and celebrate the rich, multicultural aromatic flavours of Arabia.

This Guatemala guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Guatemala guidebook covers: Guatemala City, Antigua and around, The western highlands, The Pacific coast, The Oriente and Izabal, Cobán and the Verapaces, Petén and Into Honduras: Copán and around. Inside this Guatemala travel book, you'll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Guatemala, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Guatemala – Lago De Atitlán, Maya textiles, Centro Histórico, Río Dulce, Quetzal, Volcán De Pacaya, chicken buses, highland hiking, Semana Santa, studying spanish, the Ixil Region, Antigua, Tikal, Ron Zacapa Centenario, rainforest wildlife, Lívingston, Semuc Champey, Mirador Basin, Chichicastenango, Yaxhá, Maximón, Monterrico, Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Copán Ruins, coffee Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Guatemala – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Guatemala with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Essential Spanish dictionary and glossary of local terms Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Guatemala, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

FINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books "This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life; it's really, really interesting."-Foreword Reviews, STARRED review A perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things and Storm in a Teacup Have you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do cakes and cookies sometimes turn out dry? (Hint: you may not be adding enough sugar.) In Chemistry for Breakfast, award-winning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and toothpaste) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel). With a relatable, funny, and conversational style, she explains essential chemical processes everyone should know-and turns the ordinary into extraordinary. Over the course of a single day, Mai shows us that chemistry is everywhere: we just have to look for it. In the morning, her partner's much-too-loud alarm prompts a deep dive into biological clocks, fight-or-flight responses, and melatonin's role in making us sleepy. Before heading to the lab, she explains how the stress hormone cortisol helps wake us up, and brews her morning coffee with a side of heat conduction and states of matter. Mai continues her day with explainers of cell phone technology, food preservation, body odor, baking, the effects of alcohol, and the chemistry behind the expression "love drunk." All the while, she shows us what it's really like to be a working chemist, and fights against the stereotype of a nerd playing with test tubes in a lab coat. Filled with charming illustrations, laughter, and plenty of surprises, Chemistry for Breakfast is a perfect book for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of chemistry without having prior knowledge of the science. With Mai as your guide, you'll find something fascinating everywhere around you.

Almost 25 years have passed since Gilmore Girls first hit our TV screens, but the iconic show continues to captivate audiences with its warmth, humor, and irresistible storytelling. Celebrated for its loveable cast of characters and relatable moments, the series has explored the complexities of family, friendship and the pursuit of dreams and has been described as one of the greatest television shows of all time. This pocket-sized companion will transport readers into the whimsical world of mum-and-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory, and the beloved residents of Stars Hollow - a place where the coffee flows endlessly and witty banter is a way of life. From Lorelai's lightning-fast comebacks to Rory's insightful musings, the pages are crammed with the delightful dialogue and memorable lines that made the Gilmore Girls series so cherished, while behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating tidbits will satisfy even the most devoted fan. "Oy with the poodles already!" Lorelai's exclamation in the first episode, expressing her frustration, became an iconic line. "I can't stop eating. I eat because I'm unhappy, and I'm unhappy because I eat. It's a vicious cycle." A classic Lorelai moment, highlighting her humour and love for food. "A cheeseburger, onion rings, and a list of people who killed their parents and got away with it. I'm looking for heroes." The unforgettable line when Lorelai storms into the diner and shouts her order. " Trig, I can do. But boys and dating, forget it." Rory reflecting on her love life.

The quintessential style, cooking, and home interior book from Soho House, the world's leading members' club. Since the first Soho House opened its doors over 25 years ago, we've learnt a bit about what works. Contemporary, global yet with something quintessentially English and homely at its heart, this is Soho House style explained by its experts: - From planning a room to vintage finds: bringing the Soho House look home. - Our House curator's advice on how to buy, collect and hang art. - The art of a great night's sleep: how to design the perfect bedroom. - No-fuss recipes and chef's tips: here's how to make your favourite House dishes. - Inside Babington: our take on country-house living. Wellies optional. - Flip-flop glamour and poolside style from Soho House Miami Beach. - All the secrets of cocktail hour: House tonics and barman's tips. - Spa treatment at home, DIY facials and chocolate brownies. Eat Drink Nap, a 300-page highly illustrated book, with a foreword from founder Nick Jones, and photography from leading food and interiors photographers Mark Seelen and Jean Cazals, shares the Soho House blueprint for stylish, modern living, the Soho House way. ___________________________________________ Readers love EAT, DRINK, NAP: 'A fun and stylish guide to a better life' 'A perfect coffee table book!' 'I love it and people comment and do flick though it when they are at my home' 'Simple but elegant. . . and chocked full of beautiful pictures and wonderful information for making your house a home.'

An utterly gorgeous romantic read!' Sandy Barker Jenn has always prided herself on being a city girl - she insists on easy access to good coffee, great food from around the globe, not to mention an easy commute. So, when her job takes her to one of the most famous Italian wine regions in search of the perfect Prosecco, travelling to meetings on a tractor is a bit of a culture shock. Tiziano hates the city. He was made for the mountains and vineyards of Veneto, and generations of his family have earned their living from the land. But times are changing even in the Italian countryside, and the arrival of Jenn at his grandmother's B&B opens up a window on a different world. Jenn has two months to persuade the Prosecco producers to trust her with their business, and Tiziano has one summer to persuade Jenn that there's more to life than the rat race. But can a city girl and a country boy ever find enough in common to see a future beyond one long summer of sun...Let Leonie Mack magic you away to the vineyards of Veneto for one hot summer in Italy. Perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Sarah Morgan. 'I love her beautiful settings and brooding heroes!' Sarah Bennett What readers are saying about Leonie Mack: 'The writing is warm, evocative, descriptive and painted a vivid picture in my mind. This book has a little bit of everything you could possibly want in a story, and I was just hooked.' 'This book was very heartwarming, with a great set of characters, all taking place in a wonderful setting - what more could you want from a book...' 'This is one of those books where you want to get to the end but you also don't want it to end because you know you're going to miss it when it's done. A great read.' 'Ah the romance - I really loved every moment, as the two main characters I'd really taken to my heart fought that magnetic pull between them when you really, really wanted them to have their happy ending. This was one of those perfect summer reads, but with a depth and emotion that was particularly satisfying - most definitely one I'd recommend to others.' 'A burst of pure joy... It has all the feel good elements needed for an irresistible romance you can't help but root for, even though you know the odds aren't in their favour!' 'Beautifully written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme.

A calm, immersive way to develop real Italian reading fluency through story. Open Doors: Bilingual Italian-English Stories is the first book in the B1 section of a structured 52-story reading system for adult learners who want to acquire Italian naturally through sustained reading, not memorisation or explicit grammar study. Across four interconnected stories, Marco begins a new chapter of his life after moving into an old apartment in an Italian city. What first feels like an unfamiliar place slowly becomes home through the people he meets: a neighbour who offers him a coffee when he loses his key, a woman across the courtyard who understands the importance of memory, and a locksmith whose work reveals the hidden stories carried by everyday things. Through these encounters, Marco discovers that a home is not created only by walls and furniture, but by the relationships, memories, and small gestures that connect people over time. The writing blends clear, accessible Italian with authentic Italian literary traditions. Sentence structures remain natural and readable while introducing longer narrative flow, richer descriptions, and more nuanced emotional expression. Meaning is carried through repetition, sensory detail, dialogue, and context rather than explanation, allowing comprehension and vocabulary growth to develop naturally through immersion. This B1 volume strengthens core vocabulary from previous levels while introducing new language through realistic situations involving neighbourhood life, friendship, food, family memories, work, and personal reflection. Each story gradually expands the learner's ability to follow longer narratives, understand implied meaning, recognise natural expressions, and experience Italian beyond isolated phrases or traditional exercises. Rather than teaching Italian directly, the book creates the conditions for acquisition through reading: repeated exposure to useful language, authentic cultural details, emotionally engaging characters, and stories that invite the reader to continue turning pages. Ideal for learners moving from intermediate comprehension toward confident independent reading of Italian fiction, with greater fluency and vocabulary depth.