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America's favorite storyteller, Pat Conroy, is back with a unique cookbook that only he could conceive. Delighting us with tales of his passion for cooking and good food and the people, places, and great meals he has experienced, Conroy mixes them together with mouthwatering recipes from the Deep South and the world beyond. It all started thirty years ago with a chance purchase of The Escoffier Cookbook, an unlikely and daunting introduction for the beginner. But Conroy was more than up to the task. He set out with unwavering determination to learn the basics of French cooking—stocks and dough—and moved swiftly on to veal demi-glace and pâte brisée. With the help of his culinary accomplice, Suzanne Williamson Pollak, Conroy mastered the dishes of his beloved South as well as the cuisine he has savored in places as far away from home as Paris, Rome, and San Francisco. Each chapter opens with a story told with the inimitable brio of the author. We see Conroy in New Orleans celebrating his triumphant novel The Prince of Tides at a new restaurant where there is a contretemps with its hardworking young owner/chef—years later he discovered the earnest young chef was none other than Emeril Lagasse; we accompany Pat and his wife on their honeymoon in Italy and wander with him, wonderstruck, through the markets of Umbria and Rome; we learn how a dinner with his fighter-pilot father was preceded by the Great Santini himself acting out a perilous night flight that would become the last chapters of one of his son's most beloved novels. These tales and more are followed by corresponding recipes—from Breakfast Shrimp and Grits and Sweet Potato Rolls to Pappardelle with Prosciutto and Chestnuts and Beefsteak Florentine to Peppered Peaches and Creme Brulee. A master storyteller and passionate cook, Conroy believes that "A recipe is a story that ends with a good meal.” "This book is the story of my life as it relates to the subject of food. It is my autobiography in food and meals and restaurants and countries far and near. Let me take you to a restaurant on the Left Bank of Paris that I found when writing The Lords of Discipline. There are meals I ate in Rome while writing The Prince of Tides that ache in my memory when I resurrect them. There is a shrimp dish I ate in an elegant English restaurant, where Cuban cigars were passed out to all the gentlemen in the room after dinner, that I can taste on my palate as I write this. There is barbecue and its variations in the South, and the subject is a holy one to me. I write of truffles in the Dordogne Valley in France, cilantro in Bangkok, catfish in Alabama, scuppernong in South Carolina, Chinese food from my years in San Francisco, and white asparagus from the first meal my agent took me to in New York City. Let me tell you about the fabulous things I have eaten in my life, the story of the food I have encountered along the way. . . ”

America's favorite storyteller, Pat Conroy, is back with a unique cookbook that only he could conceive. Delighting us with tales of his passion for cooking and good food and the people, places, and great meals he has experienced, Conroy mixes them together with mouthwatering recipes from the Deep South and the world beyond. It all started thirty years ago with a chance purchase of The Escoffier Cookbook, an unlikely and daunting introduction for the beginner. But Conroy was more than up to the task. He set out with unwavering determination to learn the basics of French cooking—stocks and dough—and moved swiftly on to veal demi-glace and pâte brisée. With the help of his culinary accomplice, Suzanne Williamson Pollak, Conroy mastered the dishes of his beloved South as well as the cuisine he has savored in places as far away from home as Paris, Rome, and San Francisco. Each chapter opens with a story told with the inimitable brio of the author. We see Conroy in New Orleans celebrating his triumphant novel The Prince of Tides at a new restaurant where there is a contretemps with its hardworking young owner/chef—years later he discovered the earnest young chef was none other than Emeril Lagasse; we accompany Pat and his wife on their honeymoon in Italy and wander with him, wonderstruck, through the markets of Umbria and Rome; we learn how a dinner with his fighter-pilot father was preceded by the Great Santini himself acting out a perilous night flight that would become the last chapters of one of his son's most beloved novels. These tales and more are followed by corresponding recipes—from Breakfast Shrimp and Grits and Sweet Potato Rolls to Pappardelle with Prosciutto and Chestnuts and Beefsteak Florentine to Peppered Peaches and Creme Brulee. A master storyteller and passionate cook, Conroy believes that "A recipe is a story that ends with a good meal.” "This book is the story of my life as it relates to the subject of food. It is my autobiography in food and meals and restaurants and countries far and near. Let me take you to a restaurant on the Left Bank of Paris that I found when writing The Lords of Discipline. There are meals I ate in Rome while writing The Prince of Tides that ache in my memory when I resurrect them. There is a shrimp dish I ate in an elegant English restaurant, where Cuban cigars were passed out to all the gentlemen in the room after dinner, that I can taste on my palate as I write this. There is barbecue and its variations in the South, and the subject is a holy one to me. I write of truffles in the Dordogne Valley in France, cilantro in Bangkok, catfish in Alabama, scuppernong in South Carolina, Chinese food from my years in San Francisco, and white asparagus from the first meal my agent took me to in New York City. Let me tell you about the fabulous things I have eaten in my life, the story of the food I have encountered along the way. . . ”

Un roman pour les enfants à partir de 12 ans ! Séville 1528. À la mort de leur tuteur, Valerio et Miguel, des jumeaux, apprennent qu'ils sont en réalité nés sur le Nouveau Continent. Ils décident alors de tout faire pour gagner le Nouveau Monde et retrouver leurs parents. Grâce à un concours de circonstances, ils embarquent sur un navire marchand en qualité de mousses. Parviendront-ils à atteindre leur terre promise ? Quelles aventures leur réserve le voyage ? Laissez-vous séduire par le premier volet des aventures haletantes de nos deux héros, de l'Espagne du XVIe siècle à la résistance maya en passant par la folie conquérante des conquistadors. EXTRAIT Valerio se remémora les ouï-dire du port de Séville. Un quartier-maître supervisait le travail à bord, s'assurait de la bonne entente des marins et du partage des rations. En gros, c'était le chef après le capitaine. Semero s'adressa en ces termes à l'équipage : - Ce voyage va être long. Aussi, la participation de tous sera essentielle. Du premier au dernier d'entre vous, chacun devra faire preuve de bonne volonté. Le premier qui essaiera de faire le malin, je lui en ferai passer l'envie, j'vous l'dis ! - Pas commode notre nouveau quartier-maître, chuchota Valerio à l'oreille de son frère. Miguel ne put s'empêcher de sourire. - Et maintenant, au travail ! lança Semero. Les plus expérimentés, déferlez les voiles ! Les mousses, le maître-coq réquisitionne de la main d'oeuvre pour la première corvée de patates. Ouste, allez lui prêter main-forte ! À PROPOS DE L'AUTEUR Déjà quand elle était toute petite, Émilie Gautheron aimait se déguiser et jouer à être quelqu'un d'autre. Tout lui était prétexte pour s'inventer une histoire. Elle a commencé à écrire quand elle a eu 11 ans et ne s'est pas encore arrêtée sauf peut-être pour cuisiner des plats exotiques qui lui rappellent ses voyages ou encore pour pratiquer le kung-fu ou la plongée subaquatique, ses autres passions. Pour elle, l'imagination est une passerelle merveilleuse qui lui permet de braver à la fois l'espace et le temps. Il lui arrive de se perdre dans les vieux châteaux ou parmi des ruines tout en rêvant au faste des anciennes civilisations. Avec la série Les fils de la Nouvelle Espagne, elle nous transporte au coeur de l'Histoire en nous faisant vivre les aventures de deux jumeaux au caractère bien trempé.

Beautifully written, comforting and utterly uplifting, Lucy Coleman's stories are the perfect tonic when life is a little grey.' Holly Martin Lainey Summers feels blessed to have her dream job writing for a renowned foodie magazine. And the day she goes to interview chef Rick Oliver at his new restaurant-Aleatory-in London's popular Piccadilly, is the start of an unexpected journey. When Rick is offered the opportunity to jet off to a monastery in Andalucía, to film a cookery competition for Spanish TV, Lainey goes too, to cover the story. Spending a month filming in the stunning Spanish countryside, soaking up the sights, sounds, smells and of course the cuisine, Lainey and Rick start to enjoy each other's company. But their time together flies by too quickly, and before they know it, Rick and Lainey have to face going their separate ways. With both their worlds shifting beneath them, the call of Andalucia and the call of happiness grows ever stronger. But with everything at stake, will they be able to take the chance of a happy-ever-after...Let Lucy Coleman whisk you off on a sun-baked, life-affirming, total escape to beautiful Andalucia. What readers are saying about Lucy Coleman's novels: 'I really adored this beautiful story. Lucy Coleman's writing is as breathtakingly beautiful and descriptive as ever, it didn't fail to hold me captive.' 'I am completely captivated and enchanted by her beautiful prose and her flair in storytelling, and this book won't be my last for sure!' 'A new Lucy Coleman novel never fails to brighten up my day.' 'An escapist, enjoyable and emotional tale written with plenty of heart.' 'How many times can I say I absolutely love Lucy's books!' 'Lucy Coleman is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors... She seems to have a way of making you feel as though you've been transported into her book and you're right there experiencing it all with the characters.' 'I am definitely a huge fan of this author and this is another magical story which is highly deserving of five stars.' 'Some books stay with you after you finish reading and for me this was one of those books.' 'Another truly wonderful book from this author that always manages to make me smile.' 'This one had me hooked, I was able to switch off and escape to a beautiful setting.

"A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) FENNEL FATALITY: A PENNY HAWTHORNE COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #6) is the sixth book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! Penelope "Penny" Hawthorne, an herbalist with a knack for creating unique teas, travels to exotic locations worldwide to source only the best and rarest herbs and roots. But Penny's pursuit of rare herbs takes a deadly turn when a master chef is poisoned at a prestigious Tuscan cooking school. Between perfecting herb-infused cuisine and navigating a complex brew of suspects, she must work with her detective beau to solve the crime—or risk the final steeping of her own career. Dive into the charm of the Penny Hawthorne series, a cozy mystery filled with clever humor and captivating quirkiness that transports you to far-flung locales. Combining comedic elements with emotional depth and surprising twists, this series promises to introduce you to a delightful new hero who's set to capture your affection and captivate you well into the night. Future books in the series are also available! "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) "The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can't wait to start book two!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) "A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You)

Voici un calendrier amusant intitulé Les chats branchés. Cette collection humoristique met en scène nos chats dans les tenues les plus stylées et les plus tendance, ce qui ne manquera pas de faire fondre votre cœur. Chaque mois, un chat charismatique se pavane avec assurance dans un ensemble fabuleux, prouvant ainsi que les chats sont aussi à l'aise dans la mode que les humains. Qu'il soit accroché dans votre bureau, votre cuisine ou votre chambre, ce calendrier amusant ne manquera pas d'alimenter les conversations. C'est un cadeau délicieux pour les amoureux des chats, les passionnés de mode et tous ceux qui apprécient l'art de la beauté. Ne manquez pas l'occasion d'égayer votre année avec ces chats à la pointe de la mode. Laissez leur charme et leur style vous faire sourire chaque mois. CALVENDO vous propose un grand choix de calendrier broché avec les motifs les plus divers - ainsi, chacun trouvera le calendrier familial qui lui convient ! Ce calendrier décoratif est un cadeau idéal à faire en famille ou entre amis. Calendrier mensuel de qualité supérieure avec 12 magnifiques photos. L’environnement nous tient à cœur. Nous évitons la surproduction et donc des quantités significatives de déchets, en produisant dans l'UE, à l’unité et sur demande. Nous réduisons nos distances de transport et assurons une logistique respectueuse de l’environnement. 14 pages dont 1 couverture 12 pages mensuelles avec des motifs de photo magnifiques (partie supérieure) et une grande grille calendaire pour vos notices (partie inférieure) 1 page d'index I format de 30 x 30 cm, et de 30 x 60 cm une fois ouvert Ce calendrier à succès a été réédité cette année avec les mêmes images et une grille calendaire mise à jour. Illustrations: Janvier: L'élégance renaissance au masculin Février: Le prince de ses dames Mars: L'aristocrate Avril: Après la tempête Mai: Le professeur Juin: Le chef cuisinier Juillet: La danseuse flamenco Août: Prête pour le bal Septembre: Prêt pour une rando Octobre: La classe du rouge et du cuir Novembre: Le baroudeur de ces dames Décembre: Imperméable à toute épreuve CLAIR – une grille calendaire qui offre beaucoup de place pour y garder une trace de toutes vos activités et noter des rendez-vous. S'organiser devient un vrai plaisir! PRATIQUE – format de 30 x 30 cm ou de 30 x 60 cm une fois ouvert. Grille calendaire internationale en 5 langues : anglais, espagnol, français, portugais et italien. DÉCORATIF – cet agenda carré double ne vous aide pas seulement à gérer votre quotidien, il embellit vos murs avec ses magnifiques photos. Un cadeau idéal. FLEXIBLE – il s’adapte à tous les types de stylo que vous choisissez d’écrire au stylo à bille ou au crayon à papier. chats à la pointe de la mode par l’auteur(e): Liselotte Brunner-Klaus

WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026 The Sunday Times Bestseller Shortlisted for the Nero Book Awards Shortlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize Shortlisted for the RSL Christopher Bland Prize Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction The Times, Financial Times, Guardian, Observer and Economist Book of the Year 2025 A sweeping and immersive history of modern Afghanistan - the first book from one of the world's leading war correspondents. 'Simply unforgettable' ELIF SHAFAK 'Terrific' THE TIMES 'Incredible' PETER FRANKOPAN 'Powerful and charming' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Utterly compelling' PHILIPPE SANDS 'Masterly' TELEGRAPH 'Ingenious' KAMILA SHAMSIE 'A must-read' SUNDAY TIMES 'Beautiful' RORY STEWART In 1969, the luxury Hotel Inter-Continental Kabul opened its doors: a glistening white box, high on a hill, that reflected Afghanistan's hopes of becoming a modern country, connected to the world. Lyse Doucet first checked into the Inter-Continental on Christmas Eve 1988. In the decades since, she has witnessed a Soviet evacuation, a devastating civil war, the US invasion, and the rise, fall and rise of the Taliban, all from within its increasingly battered walls. The Inter-Con has never closed its doors. Now, she weaves together the experiences of the Afghans who have kept the hotel running to craft a richly immersive history of their country. It is the story of Hazrat, the septuagenarian housekeeper who still holds fast to his Inter-Continental training from the hotel's 1970s glory days - an era of haute cuisine and high fashion, when Afghanistan was a kingdom and Kabul was the 'Paris of Central Asia'. Of Abida, who became the first female chef after the fall of the Taliban in 2001. And of Malalai and Sadeq, the twenty-somethings who seized every opportunity offered by two decades of fragile democracy - only to see the Taliban come roaring back in 2021. Through these intimate portraits of Afghan life, the story of a hotel becomes the story of a people. 'Fabulous . . . A cross between the novel A Gentleman in Moscow and Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel.' THE TIMES 'The Finest Hotel in Kabul plays to all Lyse Doucet's strengths. Clarity, empathy, depth of knowledge and innate grasp of fine detail . . . a most readable account of joy, despair and resilience in one of the world's most fascinating countries.' MICHAEL PALIN 'A deeply humane story of Afghanistan revealing the impact of decades of upheaval on everyday lives.' JUDGES OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 'Full of warmth, wit, and a lovely eye for the human stories that make the hotel not just a monument to tragedy, but also love and resilience . . . This is the book about an Afghanistan I never knew that I always wanted to read.' FINANCIAL TIMES Cover may vary

WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026 The Sunday Times Bestseller Shortlisted for the Nero Book Awards Shortlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize Shortlisted for the RSL Christopher Bland Prize Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction The Times, Financial Times, Guardian, Observer and Economist Book of the Year 2025 A sweeping and immersive history of modern Afghanistan - the first book from one of the world's leading war correspondents. 'Simply unforgettable' ELIF SHAFAK 'Terrific' THE TIMES 'Incredible' PETER FRANKOPAN 'Powerful and charming' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Utterly compelling' PHILIPPE SANDS 'Masterly' TELEGRAPH 'Ingenious' KAMILA SHAMSIE 'A must-read' SUNDAY TIMES 'Beautiful' RORY STEWART In 1969, the luxury Hotel Inter-Continental Kabul opened its doors: a glistening white box, high on a hill, that reflected Afghanistan's hopes of becoming a modern country, connected to the world. Lyse Doucet first checked into the Inter-Continental on Christmas Eve 1988. In the decades since, she has witnessed a Soviet evacuation, a devastating civil war, the US invasion, and the rise, fall and rise of the Taliban, all from within its increasingly battered walls. The Inter-Con has never closed its doors. Now, she weaves together the experiences of the Afghans who have kept the hotel running to craft a richly immersive history of their country. It is the story of Hazrat, the septuagenarian housekeeper who still holds fast to his Inter-Continental training from the hotel's 1970s glory days - an era of haute cuisine and high fashion, when Afghanistan was a kingdom and Kabul was the 'Paris of Central Asia'. Of Abida, who became the first female chef after the fall of the Taliban in 2001. And of Malalai and Sadeq, the twenty-somethings who seized every opportunity offered by two decades of fragile democracy - only to see the Taliban come roaring back in 2021. Through these intimate portraits of Afghan life, the story of a hotel becomes the story of a people. 'Fabulous . . . A cross between the novel A Gentleman in Moscow and Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel.' THE TIMES 'The Finest Hotel in Kabul plays to all Lyse Doucet's strengths. Clarity, empathy, depth of knowledge and innate grasp of fine detail . . . a most readable account of joy, despair and resilience in one of the world's most fascinating countries.' MICHAEL PALIN 'A deeply humane story of Afghanistan revealing the impact of decades of upheaval on everyday lives.' JUDGES OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 'Full of warmth, wit, and a lovely eye for the human stories that make the hotel not just a monument to tragedy, but also love and resilience . . . This is the book about an Afghanistan I never knew that I always wanted to read.' FINANCIAL TIMES Cover may vary