Mixing the humorous with the erudite, this book is stuffed with tasty anecdotes from the history of sauce-making in France. It is also a cry from the heart, deploring the disappearance of the great French sauces from our plates. For they werebanished during the second half of the last century, when they werefound guilty of dietary heresy. The pioneering chef Yannick Alléno lifts the veil on cutting-edge techniques that enable a chef to create a sauce like a winemaker produces a great vinta...

They say it’s never too late for a second chance—but what if love itself is ready for a fresh start?Maggie Giles has built a life she loves in the heart of Maplewood Grove, a charming town where gossip flows like sweet tea, and neighbors are more like family. As an artist, Maggie sees beauty in the broken, transforming discarded scraps into breathtaking sculptures. But her carefully crafted independence hides a truth she’d rather not face—sometimes, solitude can fe...

Lily Nelson thought she'd closed the book on love, content with her quiet beachside life in Texas after trading the courtroom for calm. But when Benjamin Myron, a sharp-witted consultant from Chicago, jogs into her life, their shared laughter hints that maybe the heart doesn't retire.In a small seaside town, a chance encounter under the mistletoe at the holiday parade sparks a connection that surprises them both. As festive cheer and a determined matchmaker weave their magic, Lily ...

Three standalone adventures await in this hilarious Zomnibus comics collection!Dr. Zomboss’s latest massive collection of Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels!First, in Snow Thanks, Dr. Zomboss invents a Cold Crystal and traps Neighborville in an eternal winter! With most of the plants immobilized by cold, will Nate, Patrice, and Crazy Dave be able to save the day?Then Zomboss creates microscopic zombies who can “steer” Neigh...

The essential book on modern Australian food from leading cook, thinker, and Ester founder Mat Lindsay."If you want inspiration and to be offered an insight as to how to coax flavour into food, and an understanding of what cooking can be, and how to achieve this, then you are certain to greet this book with as much grateful glee as I do." Nigella Lawsonmake a fire. fake a fire. roast your oysters. dance for pipis. slow it down. raise a toas...

“Powerful as well as highly engaging—a brilliant book.”—Amartya SenA Times Higher Education Book of the WeekIt may sound crazy to pay people whether or not they’re working or even looking for work. But the idea of providing an unconditional basic income to everyone, rich or poor, active or inactive, has long been advocated by such major thinkers as Thomas Paine, John Stuart Mill, and John Kenneth Galbraith. Now, with the tra...

Hello, Goodbye is a heartfelt collection of poetry that explores the bittersweet moments of farewell and the strength it takes to move on. Through delicate and powerful verses, this book delves into the emotions of letting go—of relationships, dreams, and pieces of ourselves that no longer fit.With raw honesty, each poem reflects on the courage required to face endings and the hope found in new beginnings. Whether you're saying goodbye to a past love, an old version of you...

Even letters can carry a heart away …Carson Valley is a newly developed town, with only one main street and a cluster of ranches and buildings, nothing much in the way of finding someone to have and to hold. Sheriff Russ Burke has been exchanging letters with Eudora ‘Dory’ Gilchrist, but the moment she steps out of the stagecoach and introduces herself face-to-face, he is enthralled by her beauty – and vice versa.They get married in a simple ceremony in the...

When you choose a solitary life of running a ranch, can you ever let love back into your heart?Includes the entire clean western cowboy romance series, Carson Valley.Sweet ProposalSweet BrideSweet MatrimonySweet CeremonySweet WeddingSweet NewlywedSweet SpouseSweet Wedlock

In the coastal town of Waterstead, Fern, a talented artist, is seeking refuge from a troubled past. Running from haunting memories, she finds solace in her artwork and teaching at V Studios. But when Elliot, a charming contractor, arrives in town, their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Elliot, working on a project for the enigmatic Thatcher, discovers more than just a new home along the picturesque shoreline; he finds a kindred spirit in Fern.As Fern's artwork begins to blossom...

World travellers Yannick and Ilse share their love of food discovered in all the places they’ve visited and lived in over the last 20 years. From Thailand to Vietnam, from Qatar to Abu Dhabi and Singapore to China...Food is all about sharing and creating social occasions that are both enjoyable and memorable for the right reasons!Would you like to know how gastronomical professionals Yannick and Ilse manage to cook up some amazing dishes while travelling the world? Join the...

Découvrez "L'investissement immobilier pour les expatriés - Le livre de référence du LMNP pour les français non-résidents", le guide ultime pour investir sereinement dans l'immobilier locatif en France depuis l'étranger, spécialement conçu pour les expatriés français. À travers une expérience personnelle riche en enseignements, ce livre vous accompagne pas à pas dans votre projet d'investissement immobilier, en tenant compte des particularités liées à votre statut de non-résident fiscal.