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ISBN: 9780786801039

ListPrice: $6.95

Edition: Large type / large print.

Dimensions: 0.50 x 7.70 x 7.60 in

Summary: From sleeping dogs to close-up paws, the author's famous weimaraners demonstrate each number in color photographs, while each Arabic number is created by a group of dogs in the "weimaraner" font used in "ABC. "

ISBN: 9780192761316

Illustrator: Trina Schart Hyman

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ISBN: 9780486288314

ListPrice: $1.50

Dimensions: 0.79 x 5.59 x 3.94 in

Summary: Colorful, detailed renderings of gods and goddesses, stylized plants and animals, hieroglyphics, and more Egyptian motifs.

ISBN: 9781872727684

ListPrice: $55.00

Dimensions: 0.93 x 11.12 x 11.04 in

Summary: -- First-ever study of "cold war" era futuristic toys. -- Contains a wide selection of fascinating color photographs of the toys and their original packaging. Through design details and use of packaging artwork, this book is a pictorial history of futuristic toys produced between the postwar years and the first moon landings. These toys embody, in a fascinating way, the diverse visions of the future that were popular during this exciting period of scientific and technological expansion. A visually stimulating book that illustrates a broad collection of robots, astronauts, space vehicles, ray guns, games and more -- many with their original packaging. Contains many examples not seen in previous publications and specialized information for collectors or those interested in the space-race era.

ISBN: 9780439882828

ListPrice: $34.99

Edition: Pop

Dimensions: 2.91 x 10.39 x 8.50 in

Summary: Sabuda and Reinhart Studios have created another spectacular pop-up book for George Lucas's epic STAR WARS movies! Bestselling pop-up artist and engineer Matthew Reinhart has designed a thirtieth anniversary commemorative edition that comes packed with a variety of novelty features -- pop-ups, working light sabers, pull tabs, and other interactive looks at the exciting and popular movies. This beautiful book will impress all fans of STAR WARS and gives a whole new perspective to the films.

MATTHEW REINHART is a renowned paper engineer and bona fide STARS WARS aficionado. He has worked with Robert Sabuda on many wonderful pop-up titles such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A B C Disney, Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs, and Movable Mother Goose. He also created Mommy? by Maurice Sendak, The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares, and The Pop-Up Book of Phobias. He lives in New York City.

ISBN: 9780864117496

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ISBN: 9780804838764

ListPrice: $29.95

Dimensions: 1.20 x 10.90 x 7.90 in

Summary: The cuisine of the Middle East has always had its devotees, and eating at Lebanese, Syrian, Turkish or Greek restaurants has delighted many people in recent years. But relatively few have tackled these dishes in their own kitchens. Now, with "The Complete Middle East Cookbook", anyone can produce delectable meals from the exotic worlds of Homer, Omar Khayyam and the Arabian Nights. Author Tess Mallos provides carefully tested recipes set out in easy-to-follow steps, with many of the dishes illustrated in eighty superb color photographs.
Including regional dishes from Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Afghanistan, Cyprus and Kuwait, to name a few, this is the definitive book for anyone interested in Middle Eastern cooking.
Praise for the hardcover edition:
"Astonishing in its scope." — Craig Claiborne, "The New York Times"
"A tasteful tour of the Middle East. Each country is introduced with a short history, and
descriptions are given of typical cooking methods and ingredients. The food is beautifully
photographed, and recipes are easy to follow." — "School Library Journal"

ISBN: 9780864116925

Dimensions: 1.06 x 11.34 x 8.88 in

Summary: I prefer cookbooks with pictures of the food so that I have a better idea of what I am actually making. This cookbook has lots of beautiful pictures, the recipes are easy to follow, and they also give a timeframe for preparation and cooking so you don't wind out starting something a little more difficult on a weeknight. I followed most of the recipes exactly, with a few exceptions. Since my husband is allergic to fish, I do not use fish oil and I substitute chicken for fish in some cases. I also do not have a mortor and pestle so I cheat and use a spice grinder. Still, the recipes came out just delicious, and I love the different regional dishes available. This book gives excellent examples from many different asian regions. Well worth the money in my opinion.

ISBN: 0718152433

ListPrice: £25.00

Edition: Tv Tie-in

Summary: This book is very close to my heart. It's about no-nonsense, simple cooking with great flavours all year round. When I began writing it, I didn't really know what recipes I would come up with, but something began to inspire me very quickly... my vegetable patch! I came to realise last year that it's not always about looking out at the wider world for inspiration. Being at home, feeling relaxed and open, can also offer this. I love to spend time at home in the village where I grew up, working with the boss, Mother Nature, in my garden and seeing all my beautiful veggies coming out of the ground. Inside, you'll find over 100 new recipes, plus some basic planting information and tips if you fancy having a go at getting your hands dirty as well! The fabulous new cookbook from the international bestseller ties in with his new Channel 4 series about no-nonsense, simple cooking inspired by growing your own vegetables.

ISBN: 9784770030498

ListPrice: $45.00

Edition: 25th anniversary

Dimensions: 1.57 x 10.24 x 7.48 in

Summary: Japanese food was virtually unknown in many Western cities in the 1980s, when Shizuo Tsujii wrote "Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art". M.F.K. Fisher's introduction eloquently sets the stage for Tsujii's classic work. It may be the most thought-provoking piece ever written about Japanese food for non-Asians, pointing out how food and even the physical act of eating differ from what they are in Japan. Tsujii's writing is clear and educational. He talks specifically to a Western, non-Asian audience, demonstrating far more awareness of our culinary preferences and prejudices than most Westerners have for his. Following the preface (which should not be skipped), an arrangement of color photos of key ingredients and dishes sets the scene. Next, part 1 provides a thorough explanation of techniques for Japanese cooking and instructions for making all the basic elements of dishes. These "lessons" cover cutting vegetables, steaming, grilling, and deep frying the Japanese way, and even how to make sushi. Recipes cover Basic Vinegar Salad Dressings, Sushi Rice, and Teriyaki. To prepare Vinegared Octopus, a complete series of drawings clearly demonstrates each step.
Part 2 consists solely of recipes. Gather together fresh ginger, soy sauce, the sweet wine "mirin ", sake, and rice vinegar and you can make many of them. Beginners might start with Deep Fried Chicken Patties, Steak Teriyaki, Tortoise Shell Tofu, simply bathed in a tasty sauce, and Asparagus Rice, a light and colorful dish. Because of its combination of background information, comprehensive recipes, and excellent instructions, "Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art " will always remain an important book for learning about this simple yet complex cuisine. "--Dana Jacobi"

ISBN: 9780141029498

ListPrice: $19.10

Dimensions: 0.79 x 9.61 x 7.40 in

Summary: 'This is real cooking. The roast potato that sticks to the roasting tin; the crouton from the salad that has soaked up the mustardy dressing...these are the things that make something worth eating. And worth cooking' - Nigel Slater. Nigel Slater's sumptuous recipes are not about making fancy stocks and sauces or perfecting spun-sugar baskets. They are about using the best quality ingredients to make food that is a joy to eat. Freshness, simplicity and flavour: these are what count in the easy-to-follow and deliciously satisfying meals contained in "Real Cooking".

ISBN: 0751534102

ListPrice: £6.99

Edition: New Ed

Summary: Portraying New York City circa 1897 as a time bomb of political corruption and violence, Caleb Carr returns to familiar territory in "The Angel of Darkness", the sequel to his international bestseller, "The Alienist". Also a stand-alone novel, "The Angel of Darkness" brings together the same cast of characters from "The Alienist" but the relating of their recent psychological investigation has shifted from John Moore to 13-year-old Stevie Taggert. Abandoned by his drug addict mother, raised on the streets and in love with a teenage prostitute, Stevie's narration brings to the novel a tender combination of streetwise nonchalance and a tentative optimism that has been fostered by Dr Laszlo Kriezler's care. But even Stevie isn't prepared for the case of Libby Hatch--a dangerous caretaker who leaves in her wake a trail of dead children and who has kidnapped the child of a Spanish diplomat. Racing against the clock of Libby's psychosis and a legal system that has blinkered itself to such atrocities, the group struggle to find the key that will reveal Libby's murderous nature. A fascinating exploration of the very modern theme of motherhood and its role in society, "The Angel of Darkness" is a taut, page-turning thriller set against a gloomy Dickensian backdrop of crime and depravation. --"Shannon Bingham"