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Two years before Irma Rombauer published The Joy of Cooking in the United States, and two decades before The Silver Spoon was published in Italy , Ada Boni turned more than a decade of experience as a popular food columnist for a women's magazine into this book, an exhaustive compendium of the recipes defining Italian cooking. It was the first such comprehensive Italian cookbook, and the mother of pretty much all other Italian cookbooks to come.

Since its first publication in 1929, this book has gone through many Italian editions--the most recent in 1999--and remains an essential Italian culinary bible. It describes the pleasures of the Italian meal in luscious detail--from antipasti and condimenti to soups, pasta, polenta, and risotto, along with savory tarts (and the tart's cousin, the calzone), egg dishes sweet and savory, salads, seafood, and meat. Along with being an record of the rich and varied regional culinary traditions of Italy,The Talisman of Happiness passionately states a core Italian belief about food: that we cook and eat not only to sustain the body but to nourish our souls.

The book has been a perennial gift for newlyweds, for young people discovering their love of food, and those establishing their first homes. Its recipes are an essential part of the national culinary heritage and an invaluable source for professional chefs and food writers. You can find a copy of Il Talismano in many Italian home kitchens--often one passed from generation to generation--and in the kitchens of Lidia Bastianich, the late Marcella Hazan, and numerous other cooks who cite it for inspiration and reference.

In this revised and updated edition of her authoritative and fascinating book Edite Vieira traces the rich legacy of her country’s culinary excellence from medieval through to modern times lacing it with history and anecdote and a collection of authentically delicious recipes. From simple and wholesome peasant fare to elaborate celebratory meals, ingredients include salt cod (bacalhau) in all its myriad variations, cumin and oranges are both remnants of the voyaging past, green coriander is the main flavoring herb; essentially the food is the food of a country which grows grapes, peppers, melons, quinces and apples, and few other countries have such a repertoire of pork dishes. Fresh pork is much in evidence as well as ham (presunto), pork and red pepper sausages (chouricos) and black pudding (morcela), all foods very much in present vogue.

A fresh approach to a beloved sport, The Tennis Court is a photographic journey of the 200 most breathtaking tennis courts around the world. “Nick Pachelli takes us on court in every corner of the world with a sharp eye for what makes our game and the people who champion it so special.” —Billie Jean King, sports icon and equality advocate Every one of the world’s half a million tennis courts is, at its most basic, an identical blank canvas: a 78-foot by 36-foot rectangle, divided by a 3-foot-high net in its center, and marked with eleven straight lines. But add in the elements of surface, space, wind, acoustics, crowds, shadows, humidity, and even air density, and every tennis court is unique—a work of art.

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A lively and beautifully illustrated history of tea, one of the world’s favorite beverages, and its uses through the ages.

World-­renowned scholar of Chinese history Victor H. Mair teams up with journalist Erling Hoh to spill the tea on this remarkable beverage and its uses, from ancient times to the present and from East to West.

This accessible and entertaining history of tea makes use of the Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, and Mongolian annals to explore the subject in rich historical detail. The resulting narrative travels from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the splendor of the arrival of the first European vessels in Far Eastern waters.

Through the centuries, tea has inspired artists, enhanced religious experience, played a pivotal role in the emergence of world trade, and triggered cataclysmic events that altered the course of humankind. How did green tea become the national beverage of Morocco? And who was the beautiful Emma Hart, immortalized by George Romney in his painting The Tea-maker of Edgware

A never-before-published original work from renowned children's book duo Alice and Martin Provensen, which invites into the mystery that is Max the cat! A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023.

With art so stunning it glistens like freshly fallen snow, this cozy Christmas tale is an essential treasure for anyone celebrating the holiday season! Bursting with gorgeous illustrations that accompany the lyrics to this classic carol, the festive artwork and jolly characters capture all the merriment of the popular Yuletide tune. Randall's style feels charmingly classic while also strikingly contemporary, making this particular partidge in a pear tree the perfect one for the modern reader. The joyful pictures and beloved song are sure to make this a recurring holiday favorite.

Celebrate Chanukah with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Light the menorah, spin the dreidel, sing songs, and so much more in this sweet board book! This festive counting story makes for a fine holiday gift for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, all while introducing young readers to the wonderful traditions of Chanukah.

The Vintage Church Cookbook by Parrish Ritchie Rediscover retro cooking classics with 100 divine recipes The best recipes are meant to be shared, and in The Vintage Church Cookbook, blogger Parrish Ritchie brings together community cookbook standards that have been passed down for generations. From Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs to Million Dollar Spaghetti, these recipes are comforting, scalable, and transportable, making them perfect for church and school gatherings and delivering to anyone who needs a hearty and delicious meal. Try: • Cheese Pecan Wafers • Amish Macaroni Salad • Potluck Pot Pie • Hummingbird Cake Tips from Ritchie’s family church cookbook offer welcome pieces of wisdom, such as baking cookies on an upside-down tray for the perfect golden-brown crunch and using the water from boiling eggs for your plants. A charming retro-inspired design with photographs for every recipe makes this the perfect book for anyone seeking a taste of comfort.

Blending recipes, history, and how-to, master mixologist and Peacock Alley bar manager Frank Caiafa takes the reader on a fascinating cocktail journey. Each recipe includes variations, tips, and history of the drink, so you can master the basics and then get adventurous. If you've always wanted to try homemade eggnog, for instance, but don't care for rum, try one of these seven variations. Love Manhattans, but want to branch out into other whiskey cocktails? Try a Bagpiper, a Morning Glory, or a General Hendricks. Featuring a section on essentials for your home bar, how to scale up your favorite recipe for a party, a section on nonalcoholic drinks, and plenty of fascinating history and trivia, The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book is the only cocktail guide you need on your shelf.      Since it first opened in 1893, The Waldorf Astoria has been one of the world's most iconic hotels, and the Peacock Alley one of its most iconic bars. Whether you're a novice who's never adventured beyond a gin and tonic or an expert looking to expand your repertoire, look no further than The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book.

The official behind-the-scenes companion to The French Dispatch and the latest volume in the bestselling Wes Anderson Collection series. Everything that goes into bringing Anderson's trademark style, meticulous compositions, and exacting production design to the screen is revealed in detail in this beautifully designed book. Written by film and television critic and New York Times bestselling author Matt Zoller Seitz, The Wes Anderson Collection: The French Dispatch presents the complete story behind the film's conception, anecdotes about the making of the film, and behind-the-scenes photos, production materials, and artwork. The French Dispatch—the tenth feature film from writer-director Wes Anderson—is a love letter to journalists set at the titular American newspaper in the fictional 20th-century French city of Ennui-sur-Blasé.

This book, part of the New York Times bestselling The Wes Anderson Collection series, takes readers behind the scenes of the Oscar®-winning film The Grand Budapest Hotel with a series of interviews between writer/director Wes Anderson and movie/television critic Matt Zoller Seitz. Introduction by award-winning playwright Anne Washburn. Learn all about the film's conception, hear personal anecdotes from the set, and explore the wide variety of sources that inspired the screenplay and imagery—from author Stefan Zweig to filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch to photochrom landscapes of turn-of-the-century Middle Europe.