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Author
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
READERS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF FOOD AND AMERICANA WILL SAVOR THIS CULTURAL HISTORY
There's more to candy than its sugary taste. As this book shows, candy has a remarkable history, most of it sweet, some of it bitter. The author, a food historian and candy expert, tells the whole story-from the harvesting of the marshmallow plant in ancient Egypt to the mass-produced candy innovations of the twentieth century. Along the way, the reader...
Author
Publisher
Countryman Press
Language
English
Description
Cider is the new thing in today's drinking world, even though it's been around for centuries. In spite of its long and colorful history, cider has remained relatively underappreciated by the American public. The purchase in 2012 of a Vermont-based cidermaker for over $300 million signaled that this is all likely to change very soon. Cider, Hard and Sweet is a source for everything related to apples, cider, and cidermaking. It includes information...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
383 p. : col. ill., map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The acclaimed food and travel writer brings to life the people, countryside, and delicious food of Ireland in this award—winning cookbook.
Fast emerging as one of the world's hottest culinary destinations, Ireland is a country of small farms, artisanal bakers, cheese makers, and butteries. Farm-to-table dining has been practiced here for centuries.
Meticulously researched and reported by Saveur magazine founder Colman Andrews, this sumptuous cookbook...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
416 pages, 8 pages of unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Coke's insatiable thirst for resources shapes the company and reshapes the globe in this absorbing history.
Coca-Cola's success in building a global empire out of sugary water drew on more than a secret formula and brilliant advertising. The real secret to Coke's success was its strategy, from the beginning, to offload production costs and risks onto suppliers and franchisees. Outsourcing and a trim corporate profile enabled Coke to scale up production...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Vibrant photographs and descriptive text guide readers on an underwater journey through coastal waters to explore coral reefs. Home to more than one million kinds of plants, fish, and other ocean life, readers will discover how living things meet their needs for shelter, food, and more in this dynamic ecosystem."--
12) My pantry
Author
Publisher
Pam Krauss Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
143 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
An accessible collection of essays and recipes introduces the James Beard Award-winning author's philosophies about making one's own provisions using seasonal, organic and healthy artisanal foods. --Publsiher's description.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
269 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"From London's popular Violet Bakery, which focuses on quality ingredients, seasonality and taste, comes a...cookbook that, filled with recipes and stories, holds the key for creating wonderful homemade pastries, tarts, sweets and more."--
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
269 pages : illustrations, some color ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A visually stunning exploration of female surfers from around the world, with profiles of 25 inspiring women and 250 photos showcasing their favorite breaks, boards, and lifestyles. Women Making Waves is a visual celebration of surfing as seen through the eyes of women from the United States, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, and beyond. It features twenty-five women who are breaking new ground in the worlds of surfing, environmental protection,...
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
©1995
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents lyrics and background notes for twenty-three contemporary and traditional African-American songs. Includes "Kumbaya," "Take the 'A' Train," and Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday."
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"America's northern border is the world's longest international boundary, yet it remains obscure even to Americans. The northern border was America's primary border for centuries--much of the early history of the United States took place there--and to the tens of millions who live and work near the line, the region even has its own name: the northland. Travel writer Porter Fox spent three years exploring 4,000 miles of the border between Maine and...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Marine animals have adapted to their habitat over millions of years. Huge whales and giant squids have been able to grow exceptionally large despite the absence of strong limbs due to the buoyancy of living in salt water. Blubber keeps some animals warm in the deep as other adaptations let animals live in very warm waters. Readers dive into the complex and fascinating subject of life under the sea through 20 interesting facts about how bodies, predation,...
20) Jungle
Author
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.
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