 | A History of the World in 6 Glasses
Brand: Walker Publishing Company
<DIV><DIV>From beer to Coca-Cola, the six drinks that have helped shape human history<BR>Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. <BR><BR><I>A History of the World in 6 Glasses</I> tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Beer was first made in the Fertile Crescent and by 3000 B.C.E. was so important to Mesopotamia and Egypt that it was used to pay wages. In ancient Greece wine became the main export of her vast seaborne trade, helping spread Greek culture abroad. Spirits such as brandy and rum fueled the Age of Exploration, fortifying seamen on long voyages and oiling the pernicious slave trade. Although coffee originated in the Arab world, it stoked revolutionary thought in Europe during the Age of Reason, when coffeehouses became centers of intellectual exchange. And hundreds of years after the Chinese began drinking tea, it became especially popular in Britain, with far-reaching effects on British foreign policy. Finally, though carbonated drinks were invented in 18th-century Europe they became a 20th-century phenomenon, and Coca-Cola in particular is the leading symbol of globalization.<BR><BR>For Tom Standage, each drink is a kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations. You may never look at your favorite drink the same way again.<BR></DIV></DIV> <DIV><DIV>Tom Standage</B> is technology editor at <I>The Economist</I> and the author of <I>The Turk</I>, <I>The </I><I>Neptune</I><I> File,</I> and <I>The Victorian Internet</I>. He lives in Greenwich, England.</DIV></DIV> <DIV><DIV>Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history during pivotal epochs—from humankind's adoption of agriculture and the birth of cities to the advent of globalization. <I>A History of the World in 6 Glasses</I> presents a vision of world history, telling the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. For Standage, each drink is a kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations.</DIV></DIV> <DIV><DIV>"<I>A History of the World in 6 Glasses</I> is loaded with the kind of data that get talked about at the figurative water cooler . . . Incisive, illuminating and swift."—Janet Maslin, <I>The New York Times</I></B></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>"[S tandage] uses something mundane and everyday to tell vivid and accessible stories about the changing textures of human life."—Steven Shapin, <I>The New Yorker</I></B></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>"A s refreshing as a cool glass of beer on a hot day and as stimulating as that first cup of coffee in the morning. There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history."—Wendy Smith, <I>Los Angeles Times</I></B></DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV> </DI V><DIV><DIV>"Historians, understandably, devote most of their attention to war, politics and, not least, money. But history can also be seen through the prism of the commodities that money buys. In <I>A History of the World in Six Glasses</I>, Tom Standage argues that beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola have each, in their own way, helped to shape the course of history."—Matthew Rees, <I>The Wall Street Journal</I></B></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>" When Standage decided to follow his readable study of an 18th-century chess-playing automaton, <I>The Turk</I>, with a book about six beverages that really did change the world, he had the grace to take both the title and the story in a new direction."—Stephen Meuse, <I>Boston Globe</I></B></DIV><DIV><DIV> </DIV><DI V><DIV>"The book makes an easy and agreeable read, never seeming discursive or unwieldy, despite the vast amount of ground it covers. I'll happily raise my glass to that."—Yiling Chen-Josephson, <I>Newsday</I></B></DIV><DIV><I></I></B>  </DIV><DIV><DIV>"Technology historian Standage follows the flow of civilization as humanity guzzles a half-dozen prime beverages. First made by nature in prehistory was beer. Finding it good, and more salubrious than plain water, mankind turned brewer. (And so the stage was set for cartoons set in barrooms eons later). From cuneiform beer ledgers, Standage's story hops to Dionysus and the oenophiles of Greece and Rome, who knew as much about the pleasures of the grape as any modern wine snob. Here, we learn the vintage that Caligula preferred. In Córdoba, distilled spirits formed rum. Allotments of rum, in turn, enhanced the fighting effectiveness of British tars against foreign sailors debilitated by scurvy. The attempt to pay for the recent revolution by imposing federal taxes on independent stills produced the short-lived Whiskey Rebellion in the new United States. Islam eschewed booze, but a sober gift from the Arab world was coffee. In 17th-century Europe, coffeehouses were not only as ubiquitous as Starbucks, they were 'information exchanges' where people traded news as 'vibrant and unreliable' as that found on a contemporary Internet blog. Tea, which tradition holds was first brewed some 4,500 years ago (our author dates it closer to the first century), became largely controlled, along with opium, by the East India Company. From British tea-time dominance, beverage history goes to that fizzy badge of American hegemony, Coca-Cola. We learn why drugstores once featured soda fountains and how Coke fought Pepsi in WWII. Don't drink the water: throughout history, beer, wine, whiskey, coffee, tea and soda pop were all more potable. Ironically, now that it's bottled and pricey, water seems to making a comeback. Standage offers a distilled account of civilization founded on the drinking habits of mankind from the days of hunter-gatherers to yesterday's designer thirst-quencher. History, along with a bit of technology, etymology, chemistry and bibulous entertainment. Bottoms up!"—<I>Kirkus Reviews</B></I></DIV></DIV><DIV> </DIV> <DIV>"Historian Standage explores the significant role that six beverages have played in the world's history. Few realize the prominence of beer in ancient Egypt, but it was crucial to both cultural and religious life throughout the Fertile Crescent, appearing even in the Gilgamesh epic. Wine's history has been recounted in many places, and its use to avoid often—polluted water supplies made it ubiquitous wherever grapes could be easily cultivated. Spirits, first manufactured by Arabs and later rejected by them with the rise of Islam, played a fundamental role in the ascendance of the British navy. As a stimulant, coffee found no hostility within Islam's tenets, and its use spread as the faith moved out of Arabia into Asia and Europe. Tea enjoyed similar status, and it bound China and India to the West. Cola drinks, a modern American phenomenon, relied on American mass-marketing skills to achieve dominance. An appendix gives some modern sources for some of the primitive beers and wines described in the text.”—<I>Booklist</B></I></DIV><DIV > </DIV><DIV>"Standage starts with a bold hypothesis—that each epoch, from the Stone Age to the present, has had its signature beverage—and takes readers on an extraordinary trip through world history. <I>The</I> <I>Economist</I>'s technology editor ha</div></div></div></div></div></div></ div> | *$5.99 |
 | Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating
Brand: Warner Wellness
Renowned scientist and bestselling author Jane Goodall delivers an eye-opening and empowering book that explores the social and personal significance of what we eat.In HARVEST FOR HOPE, Jane Goodall presents an empowering and far-reaching vision for social and environmental transformation through the way we produce and consume the foods we eat. In clear, well-organized chapters that include -The Organic Boom+ and -Thinking Globally, Eating Locally+, readers will discover the dangers behind many of today+s foods, along with the extraordinary individual and worldwide benefits of eating locally grown, organic produce. For anyone who has ever wanted to know how they can take a stand for a more sustainable world, HARVEST FOR HOPE reveals the healthy choices that will support the greater good. | *$6.00 |
 | Weber's Big Book of Grilling
Brand: WEBER Part Number: 62542
Building on the tremendous success of Weber's Art of the Grill, Weber the world's best-known and most trusted grilling experts, return with the ultimate in barbeque cookbooks. Weber's Big Book of Grilling is the definitive guide to outdoor cooking. Packed with 350 recipes and hundreds of sure-fire tips and techniques, this one-stop cookbook is guaranteed to turn readers everywhere into backyard heroes. Using nearly 50 years of outdoor grilling wisdom, the experts at Weber have created an essential handbook destined to become a sauce-stained classic. So, for the chef who's barely flipped a burger or for the local grilling guru, here's all the advice they'll need to stretch their skills--and at the price that's red-hot as the coals! | *$9.80 |
 | Recipe Keeper
Brand: Welcome Books
<b><br> </b>How many times have you clipped a recipe from a newspaper or magazine, then “lost” it in a drawer? Welcome’s charming new Recipe Keeper is designed to be the perfect place to collect and hold all your favorite recipes. With its three-ring binding, the Recipe Keeper allows for the easy removal and addition of new pages. Blank sheets are ready to be filled in with handwritten recipes, while the empty clear plastic adhesive sheets provide the perfect storage for published recipes clipped from magazines and newspapers, printed off the internet, or photocopied from cookbooks. The best part – everything wipes clean! With an “equivalents and substitutions” table, the Recipe Keeper comes packed with everything a home chef could need. <br> <br> Aside from its wonderful array of practical features, the Recipe Keeper makes the perfect gift for anyone thanks to its whimsical design. Featured on each tab is vintage artwork and inspiring quotes from famous food lovers such as Sophia Loren, Oscar Wilde, and Jonathon Swift. Collecting recipes and dishes has never been so fun and easy — so start clipping, and bon apetit!<br> <br> Colorful tabs separate and organize recipes by type and occasion for simple, easy access, including: <br> <br> Breakfast & Breads <br> Hors d’oeuvres & Appetizers<br> Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches<br> Pasta & Grains<br> Meat, Poultry & Seafood <br> Vegetables & Sides<br> Desserts & Beverages<br> Holidays & Parties | *$17.24 |
| | The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds
Brand: Wellness Central
"I've known Rip for more than 20 years. In that time, he's been a great motivator for so many people. This terrific book will inspire all who read it to change their lives and optimize their health."<STRONG>-Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, seven-time Tour de France champion </STRONG><BR><BR><B>Lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce the risk of disease, and become physically fit--in just 4 weeks, with this <EM>New York Times</EM> bestseller! </B><BR><BR>Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So, when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:CITY w:st="on">Austin</ST1:CITY>, <ST1:STATE w:st="on">TX</ST1:STATE></ST1:PLACE>, were in dire physical condition-several had dangerously high cholesterol levels (the highest was 344!)-he sprang into action and created a life-saving plan for the firehouse. By following Rip's program, everyone lost weight (some more than 20 lbs.), lowered their cholesterol (Mr. 344's dropped to 196), and improved their overall health. Now, Rip outlines his proven plan in<EM> this book.</EM> With Rip as your expert coach and motivator, you'll transform your body and lifestyle in a month. His plant-powered eating plan is based on a diet of whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. This invaluable guide features: **Dozens of easy, mouthwatering recipes-from pancakes to pizza, Tex-Mex favorites to knockout chocolate desserts **Pantry-stocking tips will take the panic out of inevitable cravings and on-the-fly meals **Guidelines on menu choices that will allow you to eat out, wherever and whenever you want **Rip's simple, firefighter-inspired exercise program that will boost your metabolism and melt your fat away.<BR><BR>Medically approved, easy-to-follow, and amazingly effective<I>,</I> this diet is designed for anyone who wants to make heroic strides in his or her health, weight, and well-being-all without heroic effort.<BR><BR>"Want to be as strong as a <ST1:STATE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Texas</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> firefighter? Or as healthy as a professional triathlete? Then follow the wonderful advice of Rip Esselstyn, who is both. His book can save your life--whether you're a man or a woman. Highly recommended!" -<STRONG>Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, <ST1:PLACETYPE w:st="on">U</ST1:PLACETYPE> of <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">California</ST1:PLACENAME><ST1 :PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:CITY w:st="on">SF, </ST1:CITY></ST1:PLACE>author, <I>Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease</I></STRONG><BR> | *$10.19 |
 | Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Diet
Brand: Wellness Central
During his 40 years of medical practice and in his nationally syndicated newspaper column, Dr. Gott's patients and readers have continually asked him for a way to lose weight that is both simple and foolproof. In response, he developed the No Flour, No Sugar diet which has prompted countless weight loss success stories from his patients, thousands of letters from readers of his column raving about their successes, and a New York Times bestselling book.<BR><BR>DR. GOTT'S NO FLOUR, NO SUGAR DIET is about as <BR>easy as it gets. All you need to do is eliminate flour and added sugar from your diet. That means no bread, bagels, cookies, or cakes, but it doesn't mean you can't still enjoy lean meats, rice, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, and fruits. It doesn't call for counting calories or grams of food, it allows you to choose from a wide range of food (once you hit your goal weight, you can even reintroduce some items with flour and sugar back into your diet), and it's totally affordable. In this book, you will learn how to:<BR><BR>-Satisfy your sweet tooth without sugar<BR>-Plan for success and stay on track<BR>-Curb your carb cravings without flour<BR>-Keep the weight off in the long term<BR><BR>The book also includes firsthand questions and challenges from his readers, and Dr. Gott's informative and helpful responses. Complete with recipes for Breakfast; Soups, Salads, Wraps; Snacks and Appetizers; Entrees; and Desserts; and easy-to-follow meal plans, this is a simple and effective diet that delivers phenomenal, fast results.<BR> | *$5.46 |
 | Juicing, Fasting, and Detoxing for Life: Unleash the Healing Power of Fresh Juices and Cleansing Diets
Brand: Wellness Central
Did you know the secret to vibrant health is in your blender? It's true--juicing vegetables provides concentrated nutrition that is found in virtually no other source: vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. By juicing, you'll feel better, more energized, and improve your immune system. <BR/> More than a simple collection of recipes, this book guides readers toward a lifestyle that promotes alkaline balance by juicing, eating well, and cleansing the body and soul. While most juicing books focus too much on fruit juice (which disrupts the body's pH balance with too much natural sugar), this book primarily focuses on juices, smoothies and soups made from vegetables. It also also offers a guide to the food richest in nutrients from Vitamin A to zinc and includes various cleanses to benefit the colon, liver, gall bladder, and kidney and more. Beyond the body, the Caboms explain the heavy toll emotional, mental, and spiritual unrest can take on the body (and sometimes even encourage disease) and share unique, effective methods for cleansing the body of such toxicity. | *$7.87 |
 | Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Cookbook
Brand: Wellness Central
During his forty years of medical practice and in his nationally syndicated column, Dr. Peter Gott has been asked constantly by patients and readers for a simple, foolproof way to lose weight. In response, he developed the No Flour, No Sugar Diet, which has prompted countless success stories from his patients, thousands of letters from his readers raving about their phenomenal weight loss, and his first<I > New York Times</I> bestselling book, <I >Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet</I>. And now, here are more than 175 new recipes promising rapid and effective weight loss.</BR></BR><BR/> It's uncomplicated and inexpensive. It allows you to forget calorie counting and gram counting. Cheating <I >is</I> allowed! In this book, Dr. Gott shows how easy it is to experience a variety of wonderful meals (including dessert!) while eliminating flour and added sugar from your diet. Say good-bye to bagels and cakes-and enjoy lean meats; potatoes; rice; low-fat dairy products; vegetables; flourless, sugar-free cookies; and fruits. The inexpensive and nutritious dishes make maintaining this diet a snap for everyone, with recipes such as:</BR></BR><BR/><UL type=disc><BR/><LI MARGIN: 0in 1.5in 0pt 0in; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Breakfast: Faux French Toast, Spicy Scrambled Eggs, Potato Pancakes with Applesauce</LI><BR/><LI MARGIN: 0in 1.5in 0pt 0in; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Soups: Creamy <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Tomato</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Turkey</st1:country-region></s t1:place> and Barley, Cuban Black Bean</LI><BR/><LI MARGIN: 0in 1.5in 0pt 0in; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Appetizers: Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, Salmon Cakes on Spinach, Cheesy Eggplant Wedges</LI><BR/><LI MARGIN: 0in 1.5in 0pt 0in; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Entrees: Asparagus and Chicken Pasta, Stir-Fried Beef with Bean Threads, Jasmine <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Turkey</st1:place></st1:countr y-region> Rice</LI><BR/><LI MARGIN: 0in 1.5in 0pt 0in; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Desserts: Fruity Rice Pudding, Blueberry Raspberry Crumble, Banana Bread, Mandarin Mousse</LI></UL><BR/> ...and more.</BR></BR><BR/> In addition, the book includes advice on stocking your kitchen, understanding healthy carbohydrates and how to incorporate them into your diet, and avoiding the dreaded yo-yo dieting effect. Eliminate flour and sugar from your diet-shed excess pounds and enjoy your ideal weight! | *$7.87 |
 | The Food Processor Bible
Brand: Whitecap Books
That dusty old food processor in the back of the pantry is an extra pair of hands, the fastest sous-chef you'll ever find, and an adventure in cooking. Over 500 recipes, hundreds of practical tips and techniques, and a Daily Food Use Guide will transform your food processor into your most cherished kitchen tool. | *$17.25 |
 | Grain-free Gourmet Delicious Recipes for Healthy Living
Brand: Whitecap Books
The ideal cookbook for healthy grain-free eating. <P>In Grain-Free Gourmet, Jenny Lass and Jodi Bager transform recipes for traditional favorites such as lasagna, pizza, cakes, pies, cookies and other classics into grain-free versions that taste exactly like, and are often better than, the originals. <P>Included are mouthwatering recipes for: - Parmesan Cheese-stuffed Mushroom Caps - Seafood Dumpling Soup - Apple Pancakes - Megaberry Muffins - Gourmet Pizza - Almond Butter Bread - Coffee Biscotti <P>The recipes are free of grains, starches, refined sugars, and lactose, yet are packed full of flavor. This book offers delicious alternatives for carb- and health-conscious dieters as well as for individuals with high cholesterol, lactose and gluten intolerances, or digestive and intestinal disorders. <P>Each recipe was vetted by a registered dietitian and includes accurate nutritional information. The dishes are tasty and easy to make -- guaranteed to improve health, appeal to taste buds and amaze dinner guests. | *$14.75 |
 | The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook: Whole Foods Recipes for Personal and Planetary Health, Second Edition
Brand: Whole Life Press
The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook offers readers and foods lovers a new and in-depth look at foods found in their whole form and how to prepare them. Learn to prepare foods that promote optimal health, decrease inflammation, prevent disease, and energize your body. There are over 200 delicious, nourishing recipes in this cookbook that will delight your taste buds and satisfy your soul.<P> <P>The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook includes:<BR> <b>Evidence-based information on whole foods</b><BR> <b>Information on food sensitivities, including ways to adapt recipes with gluten, dairy, eggs, or soy</b><BR> <b>A complete guide to stocking your whole foods pantry</b><BR> <b>Sweet and savory whole grain baked goods that are gluten, dairy, egg, and soy-free</b><BR> <b>Scrumptious vegetarian recipes along with delicious fish, poultry, and meat recipes</b><BR> <b>A schedule for introducing solid foods to infants</b><BR> <b>A proven 28-day elimination and detoxification diet</b><P> <P>The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook provides a diverse array of recipes for every taste bud and eating style. Recipes include Minty Green Smoothie, Sweet Rice Cereal, Root Vegetable Pancakes, Easy Gluten-Free Biscuits, Orange Currant Millet Bread, Quinoa Zucchini Bread, Fall Pinto Bean and Yam Soup, Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, Turkey and Wild Rice Soup, Raw Sauerkraut, Autumn Harvest Salad, Braised Kale with Garlic and Ginger, Curried Vegetables, Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad, Thai Fried Rice, Coconut Quinoa Pilaf, Spinach and Tofu Enchiladas with Spicy Ancho Chili Sauce, Tempeh Fajitas, Lentil and Spinach Dal, Sunny Sunflower Seed Burgers, Spiced Citrus Salmon, Coconut Lime Chicken, Lemon Blueberry Pudding, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies, Zesty Lemon Tart, Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake, and Berry Peach Iced Nut Cream. There are also recipes for healing teas, nut milks, and smoothies, as well as recipes for salad dressings, dips, and sauces. With so many recipes to choose from, the question: <i>What's for Dinner?</i> can easily be answered every time. | *$22.95 |
 | How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition), Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food
Brand: Wiley | *$18.96 |
 | So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week
Brand: Wiley
<p>A <i>New York Times' </i>bestselling author's guide to quick and healthy everyday meals</p><p>As weekly host of the Food Network's <i>Healthy Appetite, </i>Ellie Krieger is known for creating light and healthy dishes that taste great and are easy enough for the busiest people to prepare. Now, Ellie has put together a collection of meal solutions for those of us who love food and want to eat well but struggle to make it happen given life's hectic pace.With 150 delicious, easy-to-prepare, fortifying recipes, Ellie provides dishes that tackle every possible mealtime situation. Illustrated with 50 full-color photos, there are recipes for:<ul><li>Grab-and-go breakfasts for hectic days, as well as easy breakfast options for more leisurely mornings</li><li>Lunches to go, each road-tested in a cooler pack, along with at-home lunches for when you have the luxury of eating in</li><li>A month's worth of different rush-hour dinners-fabulous meals you can whip up in less than thirty minutes-as well as dinners for days when you have a little more time to marinate or roast, but still want it all to be effortless</li><li>Decadent desserts, some ready in minutes, others truly worth waiting for-all easily pulled together</li></ul><p>As a mom with a full-time job, Ellie knows how busy life is when you're juggling your family's needs. Now, you can stop stressing over whether to eat healthily or to eat fast. The recipes here-from Cheddar Apple Quesadilla, Pork Piccata with Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Marinated Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce to Chocolate-Cream Cheese Panini Bites and Fig and Ginger Truffles-are ideal, regardless of the time, or experience, you have in the kitchen.<p>When so much in life is complicated, isn't it nice to know that eating doesn't have to be? After making and enjoying the meals in this book, you will say along with the title, "That was SO EASY!" | *$15.40 |
 | How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food
Brand: Wiley
<b>The ultimate one-stop vegetarian cookbook-from the author of the classic How to Cook Everything</b> <p> Hailed as "a more hip Joy of Cooking" by the Washington Post, Mark Bittman's award-winning book <i>How to Cook Everything</i> has become the bible for a new generation of home cooks, and the series has more than 1 million copies in print. Now, with <i>How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian</i>, Bittman has written the definitive guide to meatless meals-a book that will appeal to everyone who wants to cook simple but delicious meatless dishes, from health-conscious omnivores to passionate vegetarians. <p> <i>How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian</i> includes more than 2,000 recipes and variations-far more than any other vegetarian cookbook. As always, Bittman's recipes are refreshingly straightforward, resolutely unfussy, and unfailingly delicious-producing dishes that home cooks can prepare with ease and serve with confidence. The book covers the whole spectrum of meatless cooking-including salads, soups, eggs and dairy, vegetables and fruit, pasta, grains, legumes, tofu and other meat substitutes, breads, condiments, desserts, and beverages. Special icons identify recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less and in advance, as well as those that are vegan. Illustrated throughout with handsome line illustrations and brimming with Bittman's lucid, opinionated advice on everything from selecting vegetables to preparing pad Thai, How to <i>Cook Everything: Vegetarian</i> truly makes meatless cooking more accessible than ever. <p> <b>Praise for How to Cook Everything Vegetarian</b> <p> "Mark Bittman's category lock on definitive, massive food tomes continues with this well-thought-out ode to the garden and beyond. Combining deep research, tasty information, and delicious easy-to-cook recipes is Mark's forte and everything I want to cook is in here, from chickpea fries to cheese soufflés."<br> —Mario Batali, chef, author, and entrepreneur <p> "How do you make an avid meat eater (like me) fall in love with vegetarian cooking? Make Mark Bittman's <i>How to Cook Everything Vegetarian</i> part of your culinary library."<br> —Bobby Flay, chef/owner of Mesa Grill and Bar Americain and author of the <i>Mesa Grill Cookbook</i> <p> "Recipes that taste this good aren't supposed to be so healthy. Mark Bittman makes being a vegetarian fun."<br> —Dr. Mehmet Oz, Professor of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center and coauthor of <i>You: The Owner's Manual</i> | *$19.00 |
 | Culinary Artistry
Brand: Wiley
"In <I>Culinary Artistry</I>...Dornenburg and Page provide food and flavor pairings as a kind of steppingstone for the recipe-dependent cook...Their hope is that once you know the scales, you will be able to compose a symphony."—Molly O'Neil in <I>The New York Times Magazine</I>. <p>For anyone who believes in the potential for artistry in the realm of food, <I>Culinary Artistry</I> is a must-read. This is the first book to examine the creative process of culinary composition as it explores the intersection of food, imagination, and taste. Through interviews with more than 30 of America's leading chefs—including Rick Bayless, Daniel Boulud, Gray Kunz, Jean-Louis Palladin, Jeremiah Tower, and Alice Waters—the authors reveal what defines "culinary artists," how and where they find their inspiration, and how they translate that vision to the plate. Through recipes and reminiscences, chefs discuss how they select and pair ingredients, and how flavors are combined into dishes, dishes into menus, and menus into bodies of work that eventually comprise their cuisines. | *$16.95 |
 | Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook Momentum Program Edition
Brand: Wiley | *$17.78 |
 | Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes
Brand: Wiley
The Ultimate Pressure-Cooker Cookbook<br> <br> Nobody knows more about pressure cookers than Vickie Smith, creator of the leading pressure-cooker Web site, MissVickie.com. Now, at last, Miss Vickie has gathered all of her pressure-cooker wisdom into a book. Whether you're a pressure-cooker newcomer or a longtime fan, you'll find all the recipes, techniques, and tips you need for a lifetime of great pressure-cooker meals.<br> <br> Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes is jam-packed with nearly 400 fast, tasty, foolproof recipes, ranging from one-pot meals like Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms to Sweet and Sour Pork, Navy Bean Soup, and Chocolate Malt Cheesecake. Miss Vickie's detailed recipe instructions and special techniques, such as "pan in pot" pressure cooking, guarantee that each dish comes out perfectly cooked--and perfectly delicious.<br> <br> But Miss Vickie gives you more than just great recipes. Her book also provides in-depth guidance on every aspect of choosing and using a pressure cooker, including:<br> * <br> <br> A buyers' guide to modern pressure cookers<br> * <br> <br> Step-by-step pressure-cooker instructions<br> * <br> <br> Pressure-cooker safety<br> * <br> <br> Basic and advanced pressure-cooking techniques<br> * <br> <br> Common mistakes in pressure cookery<br> * <br> <br> Adapting recipes to the pressure cooker<br> * <br> <br> Tips, tricks, and troubleshooting<br> <br> <br> Offering hundreds of recipes that are proven to work--and proven delicious--plus plain-English answers to all of your pressure-cooker questions, Miss Vickie has created the single most useful pressure-cooker book ever published. It's a resource you'll turn to again and again as you explore the world of pressure-cooker possibilities and pleasures. | *$13.44 |
 | Rose's Heavenly Cakes
Brand: Wiley | *$20.00 |
 | Weight Watchers In 20 Minutes
Brand: Wiley | *$10.33 |
 | Beer School: Bottling Success at the Brooklyn Brewery
Brand: Wiley
<b>What do you get when you cross a journalist and a banker? A brewery, of course.</b> <p> "A great city should have great beer. New York finally has, thanks to Brooklyn. Steve Hindy and Tom Potter provided it. Beer School explains how they did it: their mistakes as well as their triumphs. Steve writes with a journalist's skepticism-as though he has forgotten that he is reporting on himself. Tom is even less forgiving-he's a banker, after all. The inside story reads at times like a cautionary tale, but it is an account of a great and welcome achievement."<br> —Michael Jackson, The Beer Hunter(r) <p> "An accessible and insightful case study with terrific insight for aspiring entrepreneurs. And if that's not enough, it is all about beer!"<br> —Professor Murray Low, Executive Director, Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, Columbia Business School <p> "Great lessons on what every first-time entrepreneur will experience. Being down the block from the Brooklyn Brewery, I had firsthand witness to their positive impact on our community. I give Steve and Tom's book an A++!"<br> —Norm Brodsky, Senior Contributing Editor, <i>Inc.</i> magazine <p> "Beer School is a useful and entertaining book. In essence, this is the story of starting a beer business from scratch in New York City. The product is one readers can relate to, and the market is as tough as they get. What a fun challenge! The book can help not only those entrepreneurs who are starting a business but also those trying to grow one once it is established. Steve and Tom write with enthusiasm and insight about building their business. It is clear that they learned a lot along the way. Readers can learn from these lessons too."<br> —Michael Preston, Adjunct Professor, Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, Columbia Business School, and coauthor, <i>The Road to Success: How to Manage Growth</i> <p> "Although we (thankfully!) never had to deal with the Mob, being held up at gunpoint, or having our beer and equipment ripped off, we definitely identified with the challenges faced in those early days of cobbling a brewery together. The revealing story Steve and Tom tell about two partners entering a business out of passion, in an industry they knew little about, being seriously undercapitalized, with an overly naive business plan, and their ultimate success, is an inspiring tale."<br> —Ken Grossman, founder, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | *$9.91 |
 | How Baking Works: Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science
Brand: Wiley
Accessible coverage of the science of baking<br> Underlying the artistic considerations involved in baking is science, and no other text offers as in-depth coverage of the "whys" of baking as How Baking Works. By helping bakers and pastry chefs better understand the major ingredient groups and reactions ingredients undergo during basic baking techniques, this insightful book is an essential key to mastering skills, effectively adapting to today's quickly evolving trends, and understanding a wide array of ingredients from different cultures.<br> In a clear, easy-to-understand format, How Baking Works explains how sweeteners, fats, leavening agents, and other ingredients work, as well as how to apply scientific knowledge to answer such questions as: By doubling the sugar in a pound cake, how does that affect the appearance, flavor, and texture of the end product? Each chapter concludes with helpful review exercises and lab experiments, making this book an engaging learning tool.<br> Complete with dozens of informative illustrations, How Baking Works is a versatile instructional book for students in culinary and baking programs and professional bakers and pastry chefs. | *$29.98 |
 | Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (Better Homes & Gardens Plaid)
Brand: Wiley
<ul> <li>Completely revised and updated with a fresh new design. <li>More than 1,400 recipes—tested and perfected in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen--including 400+ quick and easy ones. <li>All-new 20-Minute chapter, which includes more than 45 fast meal solutions. <li>More recipes on your favorite topics: Cookies, Desserts, Grilling and Slow Cooker. Plus, the Grilling chapter now features recipes for the turkey fryer and more recipes for the smoke cooker. <li>At-a-glance icons identify Easy, Fast, Low-Fat, Fat-Free, Whole Grain, Vegetarian, and Favorite recipes. <li>Simple menu ideas featured in every main-dish chapter. <li>Updated Cooking Basics chapter includes need-to-know kitchen survival advice including food safety, make-ahead cooking, must-have timesaving kitchen gadgets and emergency substitution charts. <li>Essential need-to-know information now conveniently located at the front of each chapter for easy reference helps ensure cooking success. <li>More than 800 full-color photos of finished dishes, how-to demonstrations and food IDs. <li>Hundreds of hints and tips, plus easy-to-read cooking charts. <li><b>Bonus Material:</b> Exclusive to cookbook buyers, an online menu component offers hundreds of menu ideas and more than 75 bonus recipes. </ul> | *$9.68 |
 | Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook
Brand: Wiley
<b>The Healthy Cook's Best Kitchen Companion</b> <p> Eating well and losing weight have never beeneasier—or more delicious! This comprehensive Weight Watchers cookbook is packed with more than 500 fresh and flavorful recipes for every meal and virtually every occasion. With countless cooking tips, helpful how-to's, and sixty color photographs, <i>Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook</i> is the all-in-one kitchen resource you'll turn to again and again for great ideas and inspiration. <p> Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or something special to spice up a weekend brunch, you'll find a variety of recipes to choose from on every page, ranging from classic comfort foods to zesty international dishes. <p> Throughout, Weight Watchers nutrition and cooking experts offer you simple, flexible ways to achieve your weight-loss goals without giving up favorite foods. <p> <b>Here's what is inside:</b> <ul> <li> <p> More than 500 healthy recipes, including <b>Core Plan</b> recipes and <b><i>POINTS</i></b> values for every recipe <li> <p> Information on Weight Watchers' popular <b>Flex Plan</b> <li> <p> A brand-new holiday baking chapter, with recipes from around the world <li> <p> Handy recipe icons (for <b>Core Plan</b>, 20 minutes or less, spicy, and 5 <b><i>POINTS</i></b> values or less) <li> <p> Complete nutrition information—including trans fats <li> <p> Valuable tips, how-to's, substitutions, and leftover ideas <li> <p> And much more </ul> | *$12.30 |
 | Amy's Bread, Revised and Updated: Artisan-style breads, sandwiches, pizzas, and more from New York City's favorite bakery
Brand: Wiley | *$21.04 |
 | Allergy-Free Desserts: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free,Soy-free and Nut-free Delights
Brand: Wiley | *$11.45 |
 | The Professional Chef
Brand: Wiley
"A serious reference for serious cooks."<br> -Thomas Keller, Chef and owner, The French Laundry <p> Named one of the five favorite culinary books of this decade by <i>Food Arts</i> magazine, <i>The Professional Chef®</i> is the classic resource that many of America's top chefs have relied on to help learn their cooking skills. Now this comprehensive "bible for all chefs" (Paul Bocuse) has been thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the way people cook and eat today. <p> The book includes essential information on nutrition, food and kitchen safety, and tools and ingredients, as well as more than 640 classic and contemporary recipes plus variations. One hundred and thirty-one basic recipe formulas illustrate fundamental techniques and guide cooks clearly through every step, from mise en place to finished dishes. <p> This edition features nearly 650 all-new four-color photographs of fresh food products, step-by-step techniques, and plated dishes taken by award-winning photographer Ben Fink. It explores culinary traditions of the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and includes four-color photographs of commonly used ingredients and maps of all regions. Written "with extreme vigor and precision" (Eric Ripert, Chef and co-owner, Le Bernardin), <i>The Professional Chef®</i> is an unrivaled reference and source of inspiration for the serious cook. <p> The Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY, and St. Helena, CA) was founded in 1946. Known as the Harvard of cooking schools and credited with having "changed the way Americans eat" by The James Beard Foundation, the CIA has trained nearly 50,000 foodservice professionals. | *$40.00 |
 | 1,000 Vegan Recipes
Brand: Wiley | *$20.73 |
 | The Chopra Center Cookbook : A Nutritional Guide to Renewal / Nourishing Body and Soul
Brand: Wiley
<b>A revolutionary cookbook to renew body, mind, and spirit</b> <p> The food at world-famous Chopra Center for Well Being is designed to delight the senses, enliven vitality, and tap into the joy of being alive. Now, Deepak Chopra, David Simon, and Leanne Backer offer you marvelous recipes from this extraordinary place of healing-showing how nature provides us with all the nutrients we need to create meals that are delicious as well as nutritious. <p> Combining Modern nutritional science and Ayurveda-the most ancient healing system on the planet-<i>The Chopra Center Cookbook</i> features more than 200 appetizing, low-fat, easy-to-prepare recipes for entrées, soups, stews quick meals, breakfast dishes, snacks, and desserts that take the guesswork out of choosing food that is good for the body, as well as 30 days of balanced meal plans. From <b>Zucchini Pecan Bread, Vegetarian paella,</b> and <b>Breakfast Burritos</b> to <b>Rosemary White Bean Soup, Braised Salmon with Mango Tomato Salsa,</b> and <b>Unbelievable Double Chocolate Cake,</b> you'll discover a new world of flavor and enjoyment as the authors show you how to eat food that is good for you, re-establish the mind-body connection, and reverse the aging process. | *$8.34 |
 | Sauces: Classical and Contemporary Sauce Making
Brand: Wiley
<B>Winner of the 1991 James Beard Cookbook of the Year Award.</B> <p> "James Peterson has done for sauces that which Escoffier did for the cuisine of La Belle Epoque...Sauces is a manual for the professional cook and, as such, it will rapidly become a classic and indispensable reference."—Richard Olney, from the Foreword. <p>"...another cookbook that can stand among the best reference works."—Gourmet Magazine. <p>"This is a book I wish I had written myself...Every few decades a book is written that says all there is say on a subject, or has all the information and passion that sets the standard for professional and amateurs alike. Sauces is one of the best culinary books of this century in English."—Jeremiah Tower, Stars Restaurant. <p>The ultimate reference for sauce making is now better than ever. This updated and expanded edition includes more than 500 recipes, including traditional and contemporary versions of almost every sauce imaginable. You'll find classic white and brown sauces, both starch-thickened and flourless; popular meat and fish sauces made with drippings and juices; sauces based on egg yolks, including bearnaise, hollandaise, mayonnaise, and their variations; sauces made with butter, including the beurre blanc-based sauces that revolutionized modern cookingl vegetable purees, dessert sauces, and many more. <p>The new edition features all-new chapters on Asian sauces and pasta sauces, plus nearly 50 new recipes, many that cater to lighter, contemporary fare. And a new 32-page color insert clearly and brilliantly illustrate the fundamentals of good sauce making. More than just a compendium of recipes, <I>Sauces</I> explains how and why the ingredients of a sauce are combined. <p><B>James Peterson</B> is a chef and cooking instructor. He is also the author of <I>Fish and Shellfish</I> and <I>Splendid Soup</I>, which was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award. | *$28.88 |
 | 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes
Brand: Wiley
<b>1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes</b> <p> <b>It's like getting 5 cookbooks in 1!</b> <p> 172 Breakfast Dishes, Muffins, and Breads 75 Sandwiches, Salads, and Soups 106 Pasta, Grain, Bean, and Vegetable Dishes 205 Main Courses 377 Cookies, Cakes, Pies, and Other Desserts And Much More! <p> Go gluten-free with ease! For the best all-purpose gluten-free cookbook, look no further. Inside, you'll find delicious gluten-free versions of foods you crave-including muffins, breads, pizzas, pastas, casseroles, cookies, bars, cakes, and pies. You'll also discover hundreds of recipes for all-American favorites, flavorful international dishes, and sophisticated special-occasion fare. It's everything you need to serve satisfying gluten-free meals 365 days a year! <p> <b>Praise for <i>1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes</i></b> <p> "This book has great recipes with a fresh healthy flair. Everyone should have this cookbook. I know mine will get tattered from use."<br> —Cynthia Kupper, R.D., Executive Director, Gluten Intolerance Group of North America <p> "Carol Fenster has combined simple, naturally gluten-free recipes along with those specially created for people with celiac disease. This is a comprehensive soup-to-nuts guide that any cook will use again and again."<br> —Andrea Levario, J.D., Executive Director, American Celiac Disease Alliance <p> "The encyclopedia of gluten-free recipes has now arrived! What a wonderful assortment of healthy meals that even a gluten-free novice can tackle."<br> —Cynthia S. Rudert, M.D., Advisor for the Celiac Disease Foundation and the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America | *$20.63 |
 | The Low-Carb Comfort Food Cookbook
Brand: Wiley
The revolutionary cookbook that satisfies all your comfort food cravings-from the New York Times bestselling authors of Protein Power<br> <br> When you think about low-carb diets, do you picture complicated meal plans and bland foods that leave you with cravings? Do the words comfort food make you long for scrumptious delights like pancakes, ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, or fettucine alfredo-foods you thought you could never have on a low-carb diet?<br> <br> If your answers to the above were yes and yes, you're in for a huge surprise! You can have these foods and many more, thanks to The Low-Carb Comfort Food Cookbook. Drs. Michael and Mary Dan Eades and chef Ursula Solom give you unique, easy cooking tips and more than 300 yummy low-carb recipes for foods that help you keep your weight down and fulfill your cravings. In no time at all, you'll be on an easy-to-follow low-carb plan that will allow you to stay thin and healthy-and feel great!<br> <br> Southern fried chicken with pan gravy * Elegant biscuits Melt-in-your-mouth pancakes * Deluxe low-carb macaroni and cheese * Beef and mushroom crepes * Spicy corn chips Soft crust pizza * Low-carb beef stroganoff * Raisin rolls Breaded sole * Fettucine alfredo * Low-carb lasagna * Super banana bread * Low-carb tacos * Bean and cheese burritos * Best garlic bread * Eggplant parmigiana * Rich low-carb pound cake * Scrumptious low-carb cheesecake * Apple brown betty * Cheddar cheese waffles * Chocolate ice cream * Key lime pie * Sublime truffles | *$7.97 |
 | Wedding Cakes You Can Make: Designing, Baking, and Decorating the Perfect Wedding Cake
Brand: Wiley
Make the cake?<br> <br> Yes, you can.<br> <br> If you love to bake and are willing to plan ahead, you can make a spectacular wedding cake--and you don't have to be a pastry chef to do it! Let prominent wedding cake expert Dede Wilson guide you through every layer of the process--from choosing among flavors and styles to baking, assembling, and decorating your way to a beautiful and delicious cake. This accessible cookbook not only gets you ready for the big event, it helps you lend a truly personal touch to the celebration.<br> <br> "If you want to make your own wedding cake, Dede Wilson is the perfect guide. She helps you bake with confidence every step of the way to a delicious personalized result."<br> --Donna Ferrari, BRIDE'S magazine | *$17.54 |
 | Chocolates and Confections at Home with The Culinary Institute of America
Brand: Wiley | *$20.60 |
 | Weight Watchers Simply the Best: 250 Prize-Winning Family Recipes
Brand: Wiley
Weight Watchers has helped teach millions of Americans to lose weight and keep it off while incorporating delicious, good-for-you recipes into a daily diet. Now, Weight Watchers brings you the very best in low-fat, low-calorie cooking: an award-winning collection of 250 outstanding dishes from across the country. These recipes -- Weight Watchers members family favorites -- are sure to win kudos from your own friends and family. They're so delicious and easy that they're certain to become a regular part of your cooking repertoire -- and your family will love every healthful bite. Simply the Best has a recipe to please every palette: Asian Meatballs, Corn and Bean Chowder, Cranberry Basmati Rice, Chicken Tetrazzini -- plus a wealth of selections from soups and appetizers to main dishes and desserts. Simply the Best contains completely up-to-date Weight Watchers weight loss program information and each recipe includes complete nutritional data. Its stylish design and full-color photography make it attractive enough for gift-giving. | *$7.75 |
 | Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes (Better Homes & Gardens)
Brand: Wiley
* Great value-hundreds of tested and perfected recipes, informative tips, plus two bonus chapters-all-in-one economical resource for time-crunched cooks from the brand they know and trust. * Recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, stews, main dishes, and desserts. * 416 pages-about one recipe per page-makes this the largest book of its kind. * Bonus chapters offer 5-ingredient recipes and one-dish meals. * Plenty of timesaving tips and advice for smoother meal prep. | *$9.92 |
 | What to Eat When You Get Diabetes: Easy and Appetizing Ways to Make Healthful Changes in Your Diet
Brand: Wiley
"Practical and on-target advice."–Marion J. Franz, M.S., R.D., C.D.E."Practical nutrition information with powerful health implications. . . . Carolyn Leontos takes readers by the hand and leads them step by step toward the goal of good blood glucose control."–Patti Geil, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A., C.D.E. From the moment you or a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, immediate changes must be incorporated into your diet because what you eat–and how you prepare what you eat–has a great impact on the progression of the disease. What to Eat When You Get Diabetes begins from that very first moment of diagnosis, acquainting you with the types of foods and meal plans ideal for people with diabetes. But as Carolyn Leontos explains, you don’t have to give up your favorite foods to control–or prevent–diabetes. In this practical and reassuring resource, Leontos shows you that a diet for people with diabetes can be filled with satisfying, delicious dishes. Drawing on her extensive experience as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, she combines satisfying menu suggestions, sample meal plans and recipes, and ideas on how to modify your favorite recipes with the personal stories of people living healthily with diabetes. She also addresses such confusing issues as weight loss, meal plans, calories, portion sizes, eating in restaurants, vitamins, and effectively balancing food and medication. You will discover: <UL> <LI>Why you don’t have to give up your favorite foods <LI>The truth about saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats–and trans fatty acids <LI>What constitutes a balanced meal <LI>What to order in restaurants <LI>Why fat is important–and why you shouldn’t eliminate it from your diet </UL> <P>What to Eat When You Get Diabetes takes the mystery out of good nutrition–and shows you how healthy eating can help you achieve lifelong wellness. | *$6.25 |
 | Weight Watchers Make It in Minutes: Easy Recipes in 15, 20, and 30 Minutes
Brand: Wiley
The most trusted name in weight loss makes healthy eating fast and delicious. Perfect for everyone who thought they were too busy" to cook healthy food, these meals are ready in 15, 20, or 30 minutes -- just pick the time frame that fits your schedule. The wide range of recipes will please everyone, from fussy kids to gourmets. Sample Pierogies with Creamy Mushroom and Sherry Sauce, Berries and Cream Blintzes, Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak with Cucumber Relish, Cuban Sandwiches, Easy Paella, Tuna Panzanella and Wild Mushroom Risotto." | *$7.99 |
 | Rocco Gets Real: Cook at Home, Every Day
Brand: Wiley
• Rocco comes to the home cook's rescue with more than 130 quick-and-easy dishes, many of which are featured on his A&E TV show, <i>Rocco Gets Real</i>. <p> • Chapters focus on the center of the plate, including pasta, chicken, beef, pork, fish, and seafood. <p> • Special chapters include Healthy Meals (recipes seen on <i>The Biggest Loser</i>) and Rocco's Holiday Table. <p> • Rocco's recipe notes teach, inspire, and encourage home cooks through every step in the kitchen. <p> • Short ingredient lists, quick and easy prep, and clever shortcuts mean streamlined techniques that don't compromise flavor. <p> • Full-color photography throughout the book. | *$5.95 |
 | Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads
Brand: Wiley | *$13.71 |
 | Weight Watchers All-Time Favorites: Over 200 Best-Ever Recipes from the Weight Watchers Test Kitchens
Brand: Wiley
This full-color cookbook is an exciting collection of the best recipes ever developed by the experts at Weight Watchers—225 tempting dishes never before presented in book form. If you’re a fan of the <i>Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook</i> but are looking even more recipe choices, this new Weight Watchers collection will be an irresistible new kitchen companion. It’s packed with recipes that you’ll love, whether you’re cooking for a weeknight family supper, a casual backyard get-together with neighbors, or a festive gathering with friends. | *$15.89 |
 | Gluten-Free Girl: How I Found the Food That Loves Me Back...And How You Can Too
Brand: Wiley
"A delightful memoir of learning to eat superbly while remaining gluten free."<br> —<i>Newsweek</i> magazine <p> "Give yourself a treat! <i>Gluten-Free Girl</i> offers delectable tips on dining and living with zest–gluten-free. This is a story for anyone who is interested in changing his or her life from the inside out!"<br> —Alice Bast, executive director National Foundation for Celiac Awareness <p> "Shauna's food, the ignition of healthy with delicious, explodes with flavor—proof positive that people who choose to eat gluten-free can do it with passion, perfection, and power."<br> —John La Puma, MD, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling co-author of <i>The RealAge Diet</i> and <i>Cooking the RealAge Way</i> <p> "A breakthrough first book by a gifted writer not at all what I expected from a story about living with celiac disease. Foodies everywhere will love this book. Celiacs will make it their bible."<br> —Linda Carucci, author of <i>Cooking School Secrets for Real World Cooks</i> and IACP Cooking Teacher of the Year, 2002 <p> An entire generation was raised to believe that cooking meant opening a box, ripping off the plastic wrap, adding water, or popping it in the microwave. <i>Gluten-Free Girl</i>, with its gluten-free healthful approach, seeks to bring a love of eating back to our diets. Living gluten-free means having to give up traditional bread, beer, pasta, as well as the foods where gluten likes to hide—such as store-bought ice cream, chocolate bars, even nuts that might have been dusted with flour. However, <i>Gluten-Free Girl</i> shows readers how to say yes to the foods they <i>can</i> eat. Written by award-winning blogger Shauna James, who became a interested in food once she was diagnosed with celiac disease and went gluten-free, <i>Gluten-Free Girl</i> is filled with funny accounts of the author’s own life including wholesome, delicious recipes, this book will guide readers to the simple pleasures of real, healthful food. Includes dozens of recipes like salmon with blackberry sauce, sorghum bread, and lemon olive oil cookies as well as resources for those living gluten-free. | *$8.74 |
 | The Recipe Writer's Handbook, Revised and Updated
Brand: Wiley
The Recipe Writer’s Handbook Revised and Updated<BR> Barbara Gibbs Ostmann and Jane L. Baker <P>The definitive reference for recipe writing<BR> Offering comprehensive guidance on the intimate elements of the recipe writing art, The Recipe Writer’s Handbook is an indispensable companion for anyone who develops, tests, writes, or edits recipes—for publication, for broadcast, or simply to share with family and friends. The Handbook shows how to achieve accuracy and consistency—the hallmarks of the well-written recipe and provides complete and proven guidelines for recipe testing and writing, with coverage of format and syntax, spelling, terminology, weights and measurements, presentation, and other key areas. There is an added focus on writing recipes for an international audience, plus advice from radio, television, and Internet experts on developing recipes for each of those media. <P>Barbara Gibbs Ostmann (Union, MD) is a food and travel writer for the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group, with over twenty years of experience in newspaper, magazine, and cookbook writing and editing. Jane L. Baker (East Lansing, MI), a home economist with more than twenty-five years of experience in food writing, editing, and recipe development, is Director of Domestic Marketing for the Cherry Marketing Institute. | *$14.61 |
 | Restaurant Financial Basics
Brand: Wiley
A complete, practical guide to managing restaurant business finances<br> One of the keys to a successful restaurant business is strong financial management. This book equips readers with the tools needed to manage the finances of foodservice establishments effectively. Written by expert authors with extensive experience in the field, this accessible resource is filled with valuable information that can be applied to day-to-day operations. It offers concise, down-to-earth coverage of basic accounting topics-including pricing, budgeting, cost control, and cash flow-as well as more specialized information, such as how to establish menu prices. | *$20.50 |
 | How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food
Brand: Wiley
<b>Great Food Made Simple</b> <p> Here's the breakthrough one-stop cooking reference for today's generation of cooks! Nationally known cooking authority Mark Bittman shows you how to prepare great food for all occasions using simple techniques, fresh ingredients, and basic kitchen equipment. Just as important, <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b> takes a relaxed, straightforward approach to cooking, so you can enjoy yourself in the kitchen and still achieve outstanding results. <p> Praise for <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b> by Mark Bittman: <p> "In his introduction to <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b>, Mark Bittman says, 'Anyone can cook, and most everyone should.' Now, hopefully everyone will -- this work is a rare achievement. Mark is in that pantheon of a few gifted cook/writers who make very, very good food simple and accessible. I read his recipes and my mouth waters. I read his directions and head for the kitchen. Bravo, Mark, for taking us away from take-out and back to the fun of food."<br> -- Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of the international public radio show "The Splendid Table with Lynne Rossetto Kasper" <p> "Mark Bittman is the best home cook I know, and <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b> is the best basic cookbook I've seen."<br> -- Jean-Georges Vongerichten, award-winning chef/owner of Jean-Georges <p> "Useful to the novice cook or the professional chef, <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b> is a tour de force cookbook by Mark Bittman. Mark lends his considerable knowledge and clear, concise writing style to explanations of techniques and quick, classic recipes. This is a complete, reliable cookbook."<br> -- Jacques Pepin, chef, cookbook author, and host of his own PBS television series <p> "Sometimes all the things that a particular person does best come together in a burst of synergy, and the result is truly marvelous. This book is just such an instance. Mark Bittman is not only the best home cook we know, he is also a born teacher, a gifted writer, and a canny kitchen tactician who combines great taste with eminent practicality. Put it all together and you have <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b>, a cookbook that will inspire American home cooks not only today but for years to come."<br> -- John Willoughby and Chris Schlesinger, coauthors of <i>License to Grill</i> | *$11.89 |
 | Chocolates and Confections: Formula, Theory, and Technique for the Artisan Confectioner
Brand: Wiley
Chocolate and candy making today is undergoing a renaissance in public awareness and status. This comprehensive book combines artisan confectionery techniques with accessible explanations of the theory and science as well as formulas for use in production. Fundamental information for the confectioner includes ingredient function and use, chocolate processing, and artisan production techniques. The book contains 140 formulas and variations for beautiful confections, including dairy-based centers, crystalline and noncrystalline sugar confectionery, jellies, and nut center and aerated confections. | *$38.41 |
 | Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes
Brand: Wiley
The warm, complex aroma of a fresh-baked loaf of bread can be utterly tantalizing; the first bite, a revelation. In <i>Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes</i>, award-winning master baker Jeffrey Hamelman presents the definitive, one-stop reference on the art and science of bread baking - a kitchen essential for seasoned home bakers and professionals alike. Hamelman, a professional baker for nearly three decades, was a member of the United States national baking team that won first place in the 1996 Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie, the bread-baking World Cup. Here, he shares this experience, putting world-class artisanal loaves within reach of any serious baker. Opening with a comprehensive overview of the foundations - essential ingredients; hand techniques for kneading, scoring, and shaping; the basic process from mixing through baking - he lucidly guides bakers through all elements of this richly rewarding craft. <p> <i>Bread</i> contains 118 detailed, step-by-step recipes for an array of breads: versatile sourdough ryes; breads made with pre-ferments; and simple, straight dough loaves. Recipes for brioche, focaccia, pizza dough, flat breads, and other traditional baking staples augment the diverse collection of flavors, tastes, and textures represented within these pages. From the delicate flavor and aroma of classic French baguettes to the mellow smoothness of Roasted Garlic Levain, a bread for every season and every palate is here. <p> Each recipe clearly outlines the key stages, with easy-to-use charts that list ingredients in both American and metric measures, quantities appropriate for home baking, and baker's percentages. Hundreds of drawings vividly illustrate techniques, and 35 handsome color photographs display finished breads. Sidebars accompany each recipe and section with valuable tips, from the subtle art of tasting and evaluating breads to the perfect fare to complement Vollkornbrot. A complete chapter on decorative breads - with instructions on techniques as well as a wide variety of exquisite patterns - will inspire magnificent display creations. <p> Laced throughout the book, Hamelman's personal narratives offer a compelling portrait of a lifelong love affair with bread and vividly communicate this passion. For bakers seeking to finesse this time-honored craft or simply to learn the tricks of the trade from a real master, Bread is a resource to be consulted time and time again. | *$19.99 |
 | Quick Meals for Healthy Kids and Busy Parents: Wholesome Family Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less From Three Leading Child Nutrition Experts
Brand: Wiley
Make Healthy Meals as Fast as You Can Have Them Delivered In a world of frozen dinners and fast food drive-thrus, nutrition has taken a backseat to convenience. And for working parents, finding the time to cook wholesome dinners is no picnic. Finally, here’s help for parents in a pickle—a cook-book full of healthy and delicious recipes you can make in 30 minutes or less. Quick Meals for Healthy Kids and Busy Parents is the perfect solution for tight schedules and empty stomachs. With over 140 tasty recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and snacks, it’s easy to prepare food the whole family feels good about. Here are just a few of the delightful dishes that will please parents and captivate kids:Beefy Turnovers • Fruited Rice • Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry • Mexican Corn Pudding • Apple Biscuits • Porcupine Meatballs • Pumpkin Pancakes • Spicy Oven Fried Potatoes • Peanut Butter Play Dough • Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches This Indispensable Guide Also Includes:<UL><LI>Timesaving ideas for organizing your grocery shopping and your kitchen.<LI>Suggestions for snacks, lunch boxes, feeding picky eaters, and eating out.<LI>Information on the food pyramid and nutrient labeling system.<LI>Nutrition analysis and exchange values for each recipe.</UL> | *$6.91 |
 | Slow & Easy: Fast-Fix Recipes for Your Electric Slow Cooker
Brand: Wiley
Slow cookers are incredibly popular among home cooks, and with good reason -- easy to use and cost, time, and energy-efficient, slow cookers are an ideal way to get dinner on the table fast. This book will provide slow cooker aficionados with expert advice on choosing the right slow cooker, tips on ideal foods for slow cooking, and of course, a wide range of great-tasting recipes.Whether you're a busy working parent cooking for a family or a hostess preparing make-ahead appetizers for a party, there's no question that the slow cooker makes preparing any meal quick and hassle-free. Haughton includes chapters on Appetizers, Dips, and Drinks; Soups and Chowders; Pasta and Pasta Sauces; Chicken and Turkey; Beef, Pork, and Lamb; One-Pot Meals; Vegetables and Sides; Breakfast and Brunch; Preserves, Chutneys, and Salsas; and Great Slow Cooker Desserts. The huge range of recipes highlights the versatility of the slow cooker -- there are 253 recipes in all, for tempting dishes such as Hot Artichoke Dip, Sweet Corn Chowder, No-Fuss Lasagna, Turkey Mole, Hungarian Goulash, French Toast Casserole, and Chocolate Creme Brulee. All the recipes include straightforward instructions and call for basic, fresh ingredients, and most dishes require only one pot to prepare. With expert advice on all things slow cooker and recipes for beloved classics and innovative new dishes, Slow and Easy is a must-have for every slow cooker devotee. | *$13.44 |
 | The Carbohydrate Addict's Cookbook: 250 All-New Low-Carb Recipes That Will Cut Your Cravings and Keep You Slim for Life
Brand: Wiley
From Atkins to Sugar Busters, from The Zone to Protein Power—and for all dieters on the Carbohydrate Addict’s programs—every recipe can be incorporated into your carbohydrate-conscious eating plan! <P>Lose weight and cut your cravings with the first cookbook from the world’s #1 authorities on carbohydrate addiction and weight loss. With 250 all-new mouthwatering low-carb recipes from Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller, the #1 New York Times bestselling authors and pioneers in carbohydrate-smart dieting, it is now easier than ever to shed those extra pounds permanently. Unlike many low-carb and low-fat cookbooks, which skimp on taste, The Carbohydrate Addict’s Cookbook seizes on the dynamic flavors of a rich crop of foods, from tasty appetizers and hearty soups to succulent seafood and sinfully delicious salads, from vegetarian alternatives to traditional, down-home beef and poultry dishes and easy-to-make breakfasts. With a special section on "Quick Fix Dishes and Snacks," you’ll find that this is the one low-carb cookbook you will rely on every day. | *$7.89 |
 | Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian
Brand: Wiley
One of the greatest challenges for vegetarians is keeping the fat levels in their diet at a healthy level -- Weight Watchers makes that easy with fresh, delicious meals that are short on fat, and long on flavor. <I>Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian</I> brings you 150 easy recipes that highlight the best of vegetarian food -- from delectable lasagna and other pastas, to pizza, main course salads and sandwiches, skillet meals, appetizers and creative side dishes. Recipes are low in fat, especially saturated fat, which has been linked to heart disease and many forms of cancer. | *$7.81 |
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