This is not just a book of masterful recipes, tips, techniques, and meticulously detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. It is an extravagant paean to decadent desserts. Filled with luscious creations and lavish artistry-Chocolate Swan Truffles, Enchanted Forest Torte-this definitive guide to working with chocolate is unusual because it is written with beginners in mind. A cooking teacher with decades of experience, Elaine Gonzalez has devised innovative techniques to put the art of working with chocolate within everyone's reach. After mastering a few basics, any cook can create shimmering cakes, seductive truffles, and amazing chocolate sculptures. With The Art of Chocolate, even novices will soon roll, curl, twist, coax, and nudge chocolat [More..] | |
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From bustling Zurich to the Swiss capital of Bern, from the Matterhorn in Zermatt to the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in the south, National Geographic Traveler: Switzerland guides you to the better- and lesser-known sights of this pristine European country. In between, you'll discover the cultural and natural treasures--including hundreds of museums, architectural masterpieces, parks, and lakes--Switzerland has to offer. Among the special features of National Geographic Traveler: Switzerland are sidebars detailing experiences throughout the country, to make sure that you get to know the culture, and the people, inside and out. You can learn about Swiss watchmaking in Biel, for example, make your own Swiss chocolate at a culinary works [More..] | |
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Students will prepare powerful and successful admission essays with the tools provided in this invaluable, newly updated resource. Examples of 50 real essays are included, discussing topics such as leadership, personal obstacles, athletics, public service, special talents, and future goals. The strengths and successes of each example are analyzed, as well as the inspirations of each writer. A comprehensive writing workshop provides tips toward selecting topics, developing stories, editing drafts, and applying finishing touches. Further examples of 12 unsuccessful essays, a list of 25 easy mistakes to avoid, and new interviews with admissions officers are presented to help would-be entrants avoid costly blunders. [More..] | |
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Denny Hatch gives an exclusive inside's look at the art and science of direct mail creative technique — copy approaches, design, formats, offers — unlike anything ever before assembled. This new and updated edition includes an overview, complete with illustrations, of new trends in direct mail. [More..] | |
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Inspired by memories of her father and her own experiences on the islands, Ramin Ganeshram introduces the reader to a beautiful nation with a rich and eclectic cultural heritage. African, Indian, Chinese, and British culinary influences come together in a unique Trinidadian blend. shrimp creole and beef stew with dumplings are familiar dishes with island twists, while baigan chokho (roasted eggplant), channa aloo (stewed potatoes and chickpeas), and a rich black cake are sure to be new favourites. It features foreword by renowned "New York Times" food columnist Molly O'Neill, and a glossary of terms and resource section for finding ingredients. It is updated with new recipes and a detailed travel section for visitors to Trinidad and Tobago. [More..] | |
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The bestselling author of The Orchid Thief is back with this delightfully entertaining collection of her best and brightest profiles. Acclaimed New Yorker writer Susan Orlean brings her wry sensibility, exuberant voice, and peculiar curiosities to a fascinating range of subjects—from the well known (Bill Blass) to the unknown (a typical ten-year-old boy) to the formerly known (the 1960s girl group the Shaggs).Passionate people. Famous people. Short people. And one championship show dog named Biff, who from a certain angle looks a lot like Bill Clinton. Orlean transports us into the lives of eccentric and extraordinary characters—like Cristina Sánchez, the eponymous bullfighter, the first female matador of Spain—and writes with such i [More..] | |
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For families seeking real-life answers to real-life nutrition, the book that delivers is here. With humor and wit and over 100 family-tested recipes, Leanne Ely, C.N.C., offers guidance to creating a nutritional eating plan within the family. She also covers topics like mealtime mechanics, overweight children, allergies and kids, manners and much more. This humorous book is sure to become a family favorite! [More..] | |
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Award-winning journalist and Cleveland native Douglas Trattner uncovers every nook and cranny of his favorite city, sharing his love of this often overlooked mecca, from the 20,000 acres of Cleveland's Metroparks to the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Douglas provides unique trip strategies including the Three-Day Best of Cleveland, Foodie Fun in Ohio City, and Take the Kids: Baseball, Hot Dogs and Foul Tips. Moon Cleveland is packed with insider's information on dining, transportation and accommodations. Complete with details on hot-air ballooning over Amish Country, angling for Walleye on Lake Erie, and zipping through town on a Segway, Moon Cleveland gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable exper [More..] | |
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Valencia Day by Day is a short punchy city guide that shows you the best way around the city in the most effective way. Through special interest tours and easy to understand maps, travellers are able to get a good idea of the geography of their city instantly before exploring it in an interesting way. Full day tours around the main sites of Valencia Old Town, the Beaches, and the new City of Arts & Sciences and of choice cafes and restaurants along the way Includes Special-Interest Tours such as futuristic Valencia, the Holy Grail trail and tours for kids Details neighbourhood walks: Barrio del Carmen, the Grand Avenues Outdoor Valencia: the parks and the beaches The Best Shopping around markets and malls including the best of the smalle [More..] | |
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