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Dan Ariely on Survival of the Sickest MIT professor Dan Ariely has become one of the leaders in the growing field of behavioral economics, and his bestselling book debut, Predictably Irrational, has brought his ideas--and his ingenious experiments and charming sense of humor--to a much wider audience. With the simplest of tests (often an auction or a quiz given under a few conditions) he shows again and again not only that we are wired to make irrational decisions in many situations, but that ... Read more
"Provence, again?" one may think, seeing Peter Mayle's latest effort. "Has the man nothing better to do than promote a region that's already overhyped and overpriced? Can't he turn his eye to a place that needs a touristic boost, like Bulgaria?" However, there are reasons to plunge into the third Provençal book by Englishman Mayle, formerly a Madison Avenue copywriter whose bestselling A Year in Provence made the area a must-see for tourists and helped to quadruple real ... Read more
The Pantropheon or a history of food and its preparation in ancient times is embellished with forty-one engravings illustrating the greatest gastronomic marvels of antiquity. In the Pantropheon Soyer presents a wealth of enlightening and entertaining information, covering nearly every possible aspect of food and its preparation in ancient times: the mythological origin of specific foodstuffs; agricultural, milling and marketing practices; detailed recipes; even an in-depth study of the ... Read more
“I know. I know. No one says it but I knowâ?¦” â??from Signs of LifeA Twenty-four-year-old Natalie Taylor was leading a charmed life. At the age of twenty four, she had a fulfilling job as a high school English teacher, a wonderful husband, a new house and a baby on the way. A Then, while visiting her sister, she gets the news that Josh has died in a freak accident.A Four months before the birth of her son, Natalie is leveled by loss.A A What follows is an incredibly powerful emotional ... Read more
This combo pack comprises of The Belly Fat Cure Fast Track and The Belly Fat Cure Sugar and Carb CounterFor years, fad diets and infomercials have overwhelmed you with unrealistic-and often unsafe-methods for losing belly fat quickly. It's time to know the truth. Avoiding hidden sugars-not calories-is the true key to weight loss. Combining this discovery with the burn-boosting power of the Ultimate Carb Swap, you will lose up to 14 lbs. in the first 14 days. This doctor-approved, ... Read more
Peaches. Plums. Nectarines. Apricots. They're summer's sweethearts. Eating them fresh off the tree, still warm from the sun, is one of the high points of the year.Now, award-winning cookbook author Olwen Woodier offers stone fruit lovers 150 enticing ways to savor these sweet and tangy flavors of summer.You'll find wonderful recipes for baking these fruits in crisps, cobblers, pies, and tarts. And peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots pair up beautifully with ice cream and ... Read more
Stroll around Melbourne and admire the city’s architectural contrasts as ultra-modern skyscrapers tower above ornate Victorian buildings. Melbourne is home to a mix of cultures and people with an impressive range of cuisines to reflect this. When you tire of the city you can try local wines in the Yarra Valley, visit the magnificent Grampians National Park, and even swim with dolphins. Footprint Focus Melbourne & southeast Australia provides comprehensive coverage of this diverse region ... Read more
The Boston Homegrown Cookbook features mouth-watering recipes from 28 chefs and restaurants in the Boston area who subscribe to the philosophy that locally grown, sustainable foods taste best. The recipes are lavishly illustrated with colorful photos of the dishes, chefs, and local farmers who are dedicated to growing the best local foods. Featured restaurants and growers include: 51 Lincoln, Newton, MA Garden at the Cellar, Cambridge, MA Henrietta’s Table, Cambridge, MA Hungry Mother, ... Read more
This is the follow up to Elaine Lemm's best selling 2010 publication "The Great Book of Yorkshire Pudding". History: Follow this seemingly unassuming vegetable (yes it is veg, not a fruit) from the earliest times as a medicine in China and Russia to its arrival on these shores in the 14th century with promises of purifying blood and making young wenches look fair. You can watch how rhubarb moved from the apothecary's hand to the cook's table centuries later and slowly became one ... Read more
"Through these poems, Amal al-Jubouri connects us to the earliest known poems, and yet the dialectic tension between them is utterly contemporary. Al-Jubouri writes 'This is my protest, this is my folly,' yet these poems are neither simple protest nor in any sense folly. These poems are both essential and eternal."—Nick FlynnThis translation of Iraqi author Amal al-Jubouri contextualizes America's occupation of Iraq through the Qur'an's story of Hagar. Complementary ... Read more
Take off and discover Australia's sunshine coast. From its vibrant cities to stunning beaches, beautiful wine region and tremendous rainforests East Coast Australia is a region so blessed with natural beauty it's no wonder it has attracted visitors for years. Footprint's fully updated 4th edition East Coast Australia Handbook will help you get away from the crowds and really experience the most from your trip down under. Includes all the best places to eat, sleep and play and of ... Read more
Casting on or binding off? Purl stitches or knit stitches? Whether you re a knitting expert or these knitting terms already have your mind unravelling, you re sure to pick up a stitch or two of interest in The Knitting Pocket Bible. From practical advice on getting started with your knitting hobby through to essential knitting techniques, facts about types of knitting around the world and how to embellish your knitting project, The Knitting Pocket Bible will make sure knitters get the most out ... Read more
Whether you are a life-long vegetarian or a new convert this essential guide gives you practical information on how to live a healthy vegetarian lifestyle: * Dip in and out for delicious vegetarian recipes and vegetarian cooking advice * Dazzle your friends with a home-made vegetarian lasagne or treat your other half to a meat free casserole * Take a look at the practical tips for eating out meat-free if you don't fancy doing the dishes tonight * The Vegetarian Pocket Bible makes sure you ... Read more
The story starts when Heintje Westerveldt, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection and Operations of the UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees receives an assignment to the Swiss headquarters. Heintje has a few vacation days to take before loosing them so she decided to return to her home town to visit with her mother still living in her West Friesland hometown of Sneek. On the flight from New York to Amsterdam, she has flashbacks about her very unhappy youth in that city. ... Read more
Judgment in Death: In an uptown strip joint, a cop is found bludgeoned to death. The weaponâ??s a baseball bat. The motiveâ??s a mystery. Itâ??s a case of serious overkill that pushes Eve Dallas straight into overdrive. Her investigation uncovers a private club thatâ??s more than a hot spot. Purgatoryâ??s a last chance for atonement where everyone is judged. Where your most intimate fate depends on your most intimate sins. And where one copâ??s hidden secrets are about to plunge innocent souls ... Read more
Strangers in Death: Technology may be different in 2060 New York, yet the city is still a place of many cultures and great divides. And as ever, some murders receive more attention than others - especially those in which the victim is a prominent businessman, found in his Park Avenue apartment, tied to the bed - and strangled - with cords of black velvet. It doesnâ??t surprise Lieutenant Eve Dallas that Thomas Andersâ??s scandalous death is a source of titillation. Before long, sheâ??s knocking ... Read more
Organized by month, and featuring one recipe for each day on the calendar, this book includes 365 recipes for soups and stews to match any season, occasion, or mood. Whether it’s a hearty beef and wine stew suited for a chilly winter evening or a cool watermelon gazpacho perfect for a hot summer day, the wealth of simple and delicious choices and beautiful full-color photography will provide daily inspiration and satisfy any soup-lover’s craving throughout the year. Sample recipes: January ... Read more
A brilliant, authoritative, and fascinating history of America’s most puzzling era, the years 1920 to 1933, when the U.S. Constitution was amended to restrict one of America’s favorite pastimes: drinking alcoholic beverages. From its start, America has been awash in drink. The sailing vessel that brought John Winthrop to the shores of the New World in 1630 carried more beer than water. By the 1820s, liquor flowed so plentifully it was cheaper than tea. That Americans would ever agree to ... Read more
A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages • Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians • Examines bezoars (stones formed in animals’ bodies) and “magnets” that attract materials other than metal • Based on ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and ... Read more
"Nigella covers just about all the quick bases in Express . . . this is a recipe collection that could get you through the holidays." --The Washington Post "The recipes are a mix of dishes that are quick to prepare and cook--so you can have your dinner out of the grocery bag and on to the table in half an hour or so--and dishes that are easy to prepare early in the day and then are simply left to simmer slowly." --Good Housekeeping "Nigella Lawson has conjured up a voluptuous volume of ... Read more
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