From the writer of 'The Why Question'… Amsterdam, a city under Eastern occupation, becomes a labyrinth of secrets: some to be kept, others to be solved. Within this turmoil, a zoo shelters humans among its animals. Generations of intertwined families are torn apart in moments. Now, there is no time for why—only how. How to stay safe. How to trust. How to remain loyal. As the world burns, one question haunts them all: can the truth ever emerge from the ashes?

What if you were growing up in a war, with a best friend who has fled from the enemy for safety? To whom do you talk? And whom can you trust? And then in a zoo you discover a secret that you must never tell anyone. Imagine yourself in that same Dutch city, famous for its mouse and windmills, with your everyday life of bicycles, schools, visits, friends and parents. And then disaster strikes. The boots arrive. Who is on whose side? Who is brave and who not? And even if you make a little sen...

Some of the iconic chef's best recipes, drawn from French, Italian, Indian, African, and other cuisines and adapted to American kitchens and techniques."One of the most influential figures in American cooking. . . . It's wonderful to see his recipes reprinted in this functional collection." — Library Journal (starred review)Known as the Dean of American Cooking, James Beard set a standard of culinary excellence that's still a benchma...