European Food

A shimmering market, a ruthless killer, and a holiday trip that turns Vienna into a maze of danger. Darcy Finnegan expected gingerbread and handcrafted toys at the famous Christkindlmarkt—not a murder. But when a powerful toy magnate is found crushed beneath the golden gears of a newly unveiled carousel, the festive glow turns ominous. With panic spreading and a beloved toymaker blamed, Darcy can’t walk away. Teaming up with her bestie, Lizzie, her clever Schnoodle Mozart, and Interpol Agent Marcus Evans, she follows a trail of cinnamon and sawdust threaded through a glowing market. A ...

When European missionaries first arrived in India in the sixteenth century, they entered a world both fascinating and bewildering. Hinduism, as they saw it, was a pagan mess: the worship of devils and monsters by a people who burned women alive, performed outlandish rites and fed children to...

On June 6, 1924, two men set out from a camp perched at 23,000 feet on an ice ledge just below the lip of Mount Everest’s North Col. George Mallory, thirty-seven, was Britain’s finest climber. Sandy Irvine was a young Oxford scholar of twenty-two with little previous mountaineering...

In a tale replete with scandal and opulence, Luke Barr, author of the New York Times bestselling Provence, 1970, transports readers to turn-of-the-century London and Paris to discover how celebrated hotelier César Ritz and famed chef Auguste Escoffier joined forces at the Savoy Hotel to spawn...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The beloved memoir of self-discovery set against the spectacular Tuscan countryside that inspired the major motion picture starring Diane Lane—now in a twentieth-anniversary edition featuring a new afterword “This beautifully written memoir about taking...

How a Florentine orphanage rescued thousands of children and revolutionized childhood education amid the splendor of Renaissance art. The story begins with the abandonment of the newborn Agata Smeralda on February 5, 1445, in Florence’s Hospital of the Innocents, the first—but certainly not...

From the bestselling author of The Silk Roads comes an updated, timely, and visionary book about the dramatic and profound changes our world is undergoing right now—as seen from the perspective of the rising powers of the East. "All roads used to lead to Rome. Today they lead to Beijing."...

On a chance visit to Plymouth Rock, Tony Horwitz makes an unsettling discovery. A history buff since early childhood, expensively educated at university—a history major, no less!—he’s reached middle age with a third-grader’s grasp of early America. In fact, he’s mislaid more than a...

Named a Best Book of 2023 by Financial Times, The Guardian, and BBC's The Food Programme “Anya von Bremzen, already a legend of food writing and a storytelling inspiration to me, has done her best work yet. National Dish is a must-read for all those who believe in building longer tables where...

The classic introduction to economic thought, now updated in time for the publication of New Ideas from Dead CEOs This entertaining and accessible introduction to the great economic thinkers throughout history? Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and more?shows how...

In this sequel to her New York Times bestsellers Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany, the celebrated "bard of Tuscany" (New York Times) lyrically chronicles her continuing, two decades-long love affair with Tuscany's people, art, cuisine, and lifestyle. Frances Mayes offers her readers a...

Discover Shakespeare's best-loved plays with this fantastic, unabridged and downloadable audiobook edition of Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare, read by Alan Cumming, Juliet Stevenson, Nigel Davenport and Andrew Sachs. A perfect introduction for all ages to the breadth and beauty of...

Frances Mayes, whose enchanting #1 New York Times bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun made the world fall in love with Tuscany, invites readers back for a delightful new season of friendship, festivity, and food, there and throughout Italy. Having spent her summers in Tuscany for the past...

Over the centuries, gold had stirred the passions for power and glory, for beauty and security, and even for immortality. No other object has commanded so much veneration over such a long period of time. The most striking feature of this long history is that gold led most of the...

Welcome to a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant and flavorful world of Spanish cuisine. This cookbook is a celebration of the rich tapestry of tastes and traditions that define the diverse regions of Spain. From the sun-kissed coasts of Andalusia to the lush green landscapes of the Basque Country, each page invites you to explore the unique and delectable dishes that have graced Spanish tables for generations. Embark on an adventure that will take you through the tantalizing aromas of tapas bars, the sizzle of paella pans, and the sweetness of traditional desserts. ...

A journey beyond the typical tourist experience with "Cultural Immersion: How to Experience the World Like a Local." This guidebook is your key to unlocking the secrets of authentic travel, offering practical tips and insights to help you navigate foreign lands like a native and explore with the curiosity and excitement of a seasoned traveler. Discover how to break away from the beaten path and delve into the heart of the cultures you visit. Learn essential local navigation techniques, from understanding public transportation to mastering the art of asking for directions in a new language. ...

The original and still essential guide to vegetarian eating and a healthy diet. Over 50,000 paperback copies of this, the original "Food for Thought", have been sold in the UK alone. Dr Vernon Coleman gives simple guidelines for healthy eating, provides the scientific evidence proving that meat causes cancer, offers easy to follow slimming tips and lists 101 superfoods that can improve your health. (Dr Coleman was the first doctor to write warning about the link between meat and cancer.) Dr Coleman also explains which other foods are associated with diseases. The contents include: ...

An indispensable, richly informative, and always entertaining sourcebook on Provence by the writer who has made the region his own. Though organized from A to Z, this is hardly a conventional work of reference. It is rather a selection of those aspects of Provence that Peter Mayle in almost...

This eBook details the Mediterranean diet from its history to a complete, easy-to-understand description of the foods that make up this diet. Separate sections on each of the healthy food groups are highlighted with an emphasis on olive oil, vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds; and meat, poultry, fish, dairy and eggs. Juices and juice drinks, alcohol (wine), and herbs and spices are also covered. The Mediterranean meal with its time set aside to leisurely socialize, tips to losing weight, and serving size recommendation are described. Many positive health benefits are cited ...

A jubilant celebration of Italy’s outsize impact on culture, from literature to art, music to movies, that “masterfully examines the multitude of reasons why so many people fall in love with Italy and the Italian lifestyle” (Forbes) Can you imagine painting without Leonardo, opera without...