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Night Life: Nature from Dusk to Dawn
Diana Kappel-Smith
Manufacturer: University of Arizona Press
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0816517029 |
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Unraveling the illusions of the dark.......2006-12-01
'Night Life' is the result of one of those why-didn't-anybody-think-of-this-before ideas?
'Fear of the the night is natural to our species,' writes Diana Kappel-Smith, but we are definitely in the minority. Thus, if one wants to really know the natural surroundings, it is necessary to check out the dark. One is reminded of the pioneering naturalist Louis Agassiz' remark about his holiday: 'I spent the summer traveling. I got halfway across my backyard.'
Kappel-Smith, a translator of Spanish poetry and author of one previous natural history book, 'Wintering,' visited Hawaii, met some veteran University of Hawaii biologists and took them out for a night dive -- their first. Kappel-Smith's simple idea proved powerful. 'Once you've begun to unravel the illusions of the dark, you have to go on.'
Of course, although her U.H. biologists had never ventured onto the reef after dark, that doesn't mean nobody had. 'Night Life' only dips a toe in the complexity of animal behavior; its novelty is in a way of looking, not in the presentation of new information.
Early on, visiting the Arizona desert during the rainy season and North Dakota in the winter, Kappel-Smith tries too hard to create an arresting phrase, but as she delves deeper into the night, her writing sharpens. By the time she reaches Hawaii, she is capable of describing 'molten lava flowing downhill, flecked with crusty dark like a dragon's tongue' and cave animals as 'knots of ivory.'
By the time she returns to her girlhood home in Connecticut, she has relaxed sufficiently to write with great charm of ordinary things, of how she 'can taste the woodland underfoot by the sound of the leaves.'
As Agassiz knew, it is not necessary to safari in exotic places to encounter the mysteries of nature. Twenty acres of 'suburban countryside is richer in wildlife than many a chunk of virgin wilderness.'
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- Great book for a beginner
- A year of sauces plus color photos
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The Big Book of Sauces: 365 Quick and Easy Sauces, Salsas, Dressings, and Dips ("The Big Book of...")
Anne Sheasby
Manufacturer: Duncan Baird
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1844831868 |
Book Description
A sauce can enhance, enliven, and even transform a dish. So why rely on processed, ready-made, and bottled versions—which are probably low in taste and high in unnecessary salt, sugar, and preservatives—when it’s so easy to make one from scratch? This lavishly illustrated and spiral-bound collection assembles a mouth-watering collection of recipes that anyone can prepare. From everyday Quick Tomato Sauce to sensational specialties such as Hollandaise, rustic Italian Hazelnut Pesto, and exotic Apricot and Ginger Salsa, there’s an enormous variety of tastes, textures, and culinary influences gathered here. Each recipe features creative serving suggestions, and many also include ingredient variations and invaluable cook's tips.
Customer Reviews:
Great book for a beginner.......2007-05-17
I am just learning my way around the kitchen and I've found many cookbooks that use jargon that I am not familiar with. However, this book is great because it explains the definition of certain cooking terms. I've tried several of the recipes and they came out great! The book itself is beautiful and a pleasure to scan throuch and use.
A year of sauces plus color photos.......2006-03-13
THE BIG BOOK OF SAUCES (1844831868) profiles both sweet and savory sauces for each day of the year, accompanying the recipes with serving tips and variation ideas. Easy to use, with lay-flat binding lending to kitchen counters.
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This stunning book is a must-have for all collectors of open salt cellars, featuring in-depth coverage of examples made with American and English art glass, English and French cameo glass, clear and colored pressed glass, figural French faence, Russian enamels, porcelain, figural silver, and more. There are 941 full color plates showcasing over 3,500 open salts, many previously undocumented. These beautiful pieces were used before salt was processed to flow freely from a shaker. They sometimes held a block of salt which was chopped at with knives; other times they were used with diminutive salt spoons. The open salt became such an important part of fine dining that it remained in use even after the successful adaptation of salt to shakers. The wonderful assortment shown here ranges from eighteenth century Chinese export porcelain to examples made in the 1990s. The authors provide examples in all price ranges and media--some even made from shell, bone, and wood. Steuben, Tiffany, Pairpoint, Moser, Royal Bayreuth, Noritake, Daum Nancy, Meissen, Wedgwood, and Royal Doulton are just a few of the manufacturers represented. Captions provide dimensions, approximate dates of production, marks, values and various production techniques. Each salt is also classified by rarity. This is a comprehensive reference you'll turn to again and again!
Customer Reviews:
Beautiful Photos and Informative Descriptions.......2004-03-03
This book is a huge step up from the Heacock & Johnson 5000 Open Salts. The photography is outstanding and the descriptions are informative with current pricing. The authors did a wonderful job of publishing a reference book for open salt collectors which complements the H&J but focuses on higher end salts and includes very little duplication from those in the H&J. This book was long overdue for the serious open salt collector. Thanks for all the hard work to make it happen.
Exceptional Beauty and Information.......2004-03-03
I must agree with the previous "Raves" about this book. I do feel that the new collector can benefit from it also - If I had been aware of such examples of open salts and the information given in this book - perhaps I would not have passed up some finer pieces in the beginning or made some of the mistakes in my early purchases. I have been a basic pattern piece collector but this book has kindled new interests in my collecting desires. I would strongly suggest this book be owned by all Open Salt Collectors - new or seasoned!!!
Newest book in field of salt collecting.......2004-03-02
This book is a "must have" for long time collectors. For new collectors, it might be a bit expensive but well worth looking at for the information and comprehensive categories of open salt collecting. The photographs of salts and the price and rarity guide beneath each set of pictures is invaluable. Many books on open salt collecting are out of print or have outdated prices. This book is a wonderful feast for the eyes and a great deal of time and effort went into the gathering and photographing of collector's salts.
Open Salt Compendium.......2004-03-02
The previous standard reference book for open salt collectors was Heacock and Johnson's 5000 Open Salts, dating to 1982, still a great basic book, especially for pattern glass. This new entry in the field is outstanding for its clear, beautiful pictures, informative descriptions, and recent price guide included within the text. It does, as one reviewer said, include many high end salts like Steuben, Daum Nancy, and Tiffany that may not be found on the beginning collector's shelf, but it's a wonderful look at what's out there in open salts, and there are many that the average collector certainly may hope to own and even have in the display cabinet. I have found it helpful, even invaluable, as I buy salts for my collection and try to evaluate what I see on the internet or in shops. There was a crying need for a new entry in the open salt collectors' book field. Definitely a 5 star book!
Outstanding!.......2004-03-02
Gorgeous photography, great information and value guide. Open salts made of every conceivable material, antique and some newer. If you collect open salts, you will love this book.
Book Description
Wine into Words, 2nd edition, contains nearly 8000 entries, thousands of annotations covering everything wine has touched: art, literature, music, history, food, winemaking, grape growing, poetry, politics, religion, and war, and hundreds of biographical sketches of the men and women who pioneered wine's development and recorded its history.
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From the serene tea ceremonies of Asia to the lavish cream teas of England, take a delicious taste of a very special tradition. Connoisseurs interested in hosting a tea party, finding a salon that serves 240 different blends, or getting expert advice on pairing tea with a variety of foods will find it here and lots more--including an insider's view of how tea is enjoyed in New York, Boston, Paris, and beyond. The exquisite photos capture all the elegance and charm of pretty teapots, teacups, and saucers; all the temptation of the luscious-looking cakes, cookies, muffins, and scones that accompany the tea; and all the appeal of a beautifully set table and restful space to sit and sip. Throughout, lovely quotations extol tea's incomparable style and spirit.
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Sure, you can tell red wine from white wine, but where do you go from there? You know how complex the intricacies of wine stewardship can be: How do you make sense of the label and learn to identify a good wine by the way it looks or smells? The Everything(r) Wine Book is your one-stop shop for conquering the world of wine-one grape at a time! In this completely updated second edition, you'll learn to:
Talk the wine talk like a sommelier
Understand and deconstruct wine labels, region by region
Master tasting techniques that refine your palate
Choose the perfect bottle for every occasion
Build and stock your own wine cellar
Tour the best wineries like a pro
Complete with a pronunciation guide and glossary of terms, The Everything(r) Wine Book the perfect vino companion for anyone-whether you're picking up a bottle for the first time or are a seasoned glass-tipper interested in learning more!
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Here is a thorough exploration of every type of pipe, with in-depth explanations of their origins, structures, and uses, as well as fascinating anthropological discussions that span the entire world and hundreds of years. Included are everything from primitive makeshift, mound, and earthen pipes through models of ivory, clay, and porcelain to the modern briars, cobs, and meerschaums, with analyses of the significance of smoking in different cultures, from the ancient Mayans to twentieth-century Europeans and everything in between. The Pipe Book offers the most exhaustive coverage of the history and variety of pipe smoking in print, written with the authority of a name known to every pipe smoker; it is the perfect gift for any pipe enthusiast, and an absolute necessity for pipe collectors.
Customer Reviews:
Interesting Read.......2006-08-13
This book has lot of informative history of tobacco and tobacco smoking. The stories incouded were not only interesting but also full of intrigue. It includes a description of different pipes and their uses. I very much enjoyed learning about the humble beginnings of the Dunhill family. It does make a wonderful coffee table book. VERY WELL PLEASED!!
More of a reference guide to pipes throughout history..........2002-01-31
While this book is filled with fascinating drawings of strange and unusual pipes from around the world, it is certainly not one of those "just sit down and read it from cover to cover type books." Think more of an "a to z" dictionary of pipes. As a novice pipe smoker, I was hoping for something more informative on the actual mechanics of pipe smoking. I would highly recommend The Perfect Pipe by Jeffers or, if you can find a copy, Weber's guide to pipes and pipe smoking.
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Patterned after the successful Books to Check Out series, this clever journal is perfect for novice and veteran oenophiles alike who want to keep track of their favorite red, white, ros , sparkling, and dessert wines and includes a pocket for storing labels and reviews.
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Colorful and informative, this in-depth pictorial review and price guide includes over 850 color photographs of cookery pamphlets and advertising memorabilia from the 1860s to the 1950s. Through the use of these materials, food companies achieved brand name exposure while providing consumers with new and exciting ways to use their products. Featured in the book are chapters on brand-name foods, wartime-era cookbooks, black memorabilia, highly collectible die-cut books, children's books, and more. In addition, the authors provide helpful suggestions for getting started with your own collection, identifying dates, and caring for these entertaining and delightfully illustrated collectibles. If you've overlooked advertising cookbooks in the past, you'll certainly take a closer look now!
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Fantastic book.......1999-01-28
This is an excellent resource book for the beginner or the saavy collector. The book is organized for easy identification of books and leaflets. The photographs are clear replicas of the originals, the descriptions and history are thorough and very informative. I highly recommend this book
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Country Living Picnics & Porch Suppers (Country Living)
Manufacturer: Hearst
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0688151019 |
Book Description
Who doesn't love a picnic? Now Country Living shows the reader how the joy of a summer picnic can be experienced year-round. With 175 recipes, entertaining tips, and more than 100 four-color photographs, Country Living Picnics & Porch Suppers provides ideas for indoor and outdoor meals no matter what the season. The inherent festivity of eating outdoors is captured in recipes and menus, from an apple harvesting family picnic to a fisherman's lunch, a formal porch supper for a group to a romantic dinner for two. A sampling of the recipes:
- Southwestern Salad Rolls
- Barbecued Spareribs with Cornbread and Herb Butter
- Sesame Chicken Salad
- Swordfish Brochettes
- Risotto with Corn and Roasted Peppers
- Autumn Fruit Pie
In addition to luscious recipes, Country Living Picnics & Porch Suppers includes in-depth information about cooking outdoors, with great tips for preparing campsite and stream-side meals.
Country Living expands the picnic concept to places with an "outdoor feeling" including an enclosed porch; a sunroom; or even hearthside. Whether a reader lives in a climate conducive to year-round outdoor eating or not, this cookbook will provide loads of picnic recipes and ideas to create the pleasures of picnicking whenever the mood strikes.
Customer Reviews:
a little too fancy.......2003-04-24
There are some good recipes in this book, but not very many of them suited my tastes (brisket & frizzled leeks on corn bread, polenta & eggplant sandwhich, and tomato tapenade in squash cups, for instance). The book is divided categorically by type of food (appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, etc.). The book is interspersed with helpful bits of information such as the best foods for tailgate picnics, what the well-stocked picnic basket should contain, and grill tips. There are nice color photographs, though it would have been nice to have pictures of more of the recipes. If you have refined tastes for fancy picnics, this book is for you. If you're looking for the more simple side of a picnic, skip this one.
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Heraldry and floral forms as used in decoration
Herbert Cole
Manufacturer: Tower Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: B0006CG6UK |
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