Brunch has become America’s favorite culinary pastime, a wonderfully appetizing and leisurely dining experience unfettered by either time constraints or choice of entrée—and a ritual so increasingly popular that it’s not just for Sundays anymore. And, hands down, no one does it better than Bubby’s, the New York City destination restaurant that has been a hangout for hungry city dwellers and celebrities for nearly two decades.Luckily, you don’t need to travel all th...

For the Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu, war was synchronic with life. Tzu viewed the world as a network of combat zones where the stakes were high, struggle was the primary mode of being, no one was to be trusted, and survival depended on nothing less than unconditional victory. This 2,500-year-old work of wisdom continues to guide and inspire people of all cultures, teaching the principles of strategy required in everything from sports and business to affairs of the heart. Augmented by comme...

A fascinating profile of infamous criminal underground figure Meyer Lansky. Known as the "Mob's Accountant," Meyer Lansky (1902-1983) was a significant figure in the criminal underworld for more than fifty years. A member of the Jewish mob, Lansky had his hands in various illegal activities such as money laundering, yet he was never found guilty of a major offense. In Little Man, acclaimed biographer Robert Lacey profiles Lansky and organized crime in the United States from the 1920s throu...

Tempt your taste buds with this inspirational collection of 300 fabulous chocoholic desserts and decadent treats. It features a delicious range of mouthwatering recipes, including hot soufflés, rich cakes, cold mousses, ice creams and sorbets, tarts, pies and cheesecakes, as well as special treats such as little cakes, slices and bars, candies and truffles, and chocolate drinks. Why not try out the classics, such as Mississippi Mud Pie, Belgian Chocolate Mousse and American Chocolate Fudge...

Everyone loves the smell of freshly baking cookies, recalling emotive images of home, comfort foods and golden childhoods. This book contains over 150 wonderfully evocative recipes for traditional, best-loved and classic cookies, biscuits, bars and brownies from all over the world that will delight, inspire and fill your kitchen with delicious baking all year round. There are recipes for everyone to enjoy, whatever the event, time of day or occasion. Choose from chapters on Teatime Treats,...

Professional pastry chef and Top Chef contestant shows you how to indulge in dessert while maintaining a healthy lifestyle with 100 low-fat recipes, including more than 25 sugar-free variations.In her debut cookbook, Marisa Churchill will show you how to pick the best ingredients, create contrasting textures, boost flavor with fresh fruit, herbs, and spices, and substitute lower-fat/lower-calorie alternatives without skimping on flavor. From quick weeknigh...

Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200 foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook takes readers by the hand and guides them through the process of creating an irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, a...

The highly anticipated cookbook from the immensely popular food blog Minimalist Baker, featuring 101 all-new simple, vegan recipes that all require 10 ingredients or less, 1 bowl or 1 pot, or 30 minutes or less to prepareDana Shultz founded the Minimalist Baker blog in 2012 to share her passion for simple cooking and quickly gained a devoted worldwide following. Now, in this long-awaited debut cookbook, Dana shares 101 vibrant, simple recipes that are entirely plan...

Ice cream is impossible to resist, whatever your age or occasion. Whether you want a delicious Raspberry Sherbet or Watermelon Granita to cool you on a hot day; a tempting Passion Fruit Mousse or Hot Apple Ice Cream with Cinnamon Bread to finish off a dinner party; or an Apricot Parfait or Nougat Ice Cream just for the sheer indulgence, this book has 150 recipes that will never leave you wanting. Fresh, bright and contemporary, with 250 stunning photographs, this book takes you through the...

Try making these easy, decadent macaron recipes.Some of the recipes within the book:Peanut Butter Ganache Macarons, Vanilla And Saffron Macarons, Cardamom And Rose Macarons, Vanilla Almond Macarons, Cinnamon And Coffee Liqueur Macarons, White Ganache And Cherry Macarons, Pistachio And Lemon Macarons, Hazelnut And Chocolate Macarons, Blueberry Cream Cheese Macarons, Lemon Verbena Macarons, Almond Peppermint Truffle Macarons, Vanilla Caramel Macarons, Apricot Grand Marnier Ma...

One of the benefits of no bake cookie recipes is that these simple cookie recipes are super easy to make and your children can almost make them on their own."No Bake Cookies" help you to spend time with your family and the benefits of no bake cookie recipes are that you produce good tasting cookies too. There is little mess and they are quick which is another of the benefits of no bake cookie recipes. No matter how busy you or your family is there is always time for these simple co...

With a pie for every occasion and a tart for every season, Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook 200 Pies & Tarts will teach you how to bake all of your favourites at home - just like mum used to make. Including sweet classics like French Apple Flan and more savoury dishes like Stilton & Leek Tarts, this book will transform your kitchen into a first class pie shop and fill your home with the unbeatable aroma of freshly baked treats. Chapters on meat pies and hearty main dish tarts will make mealtime ...