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Actors Tucker and Eikenberry, having sent their last child off to college, were vacationing in Italy when they happened upon a small cottage nestled in the Umbrian countryside. The 350-year-old rustico sat perched on a hill in the verdant Spoleto valley amid an olive grove and fruit trees of every kind. It was literally love at first sight, and the couple purchased the house without testing the water pressure or checking for termites. Shedding the...
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""If Catalan superchef Ferran Adria is the leading missionary of molecular gastronomy, Mr. Chartier is his counterpart with a corkscrew."--Globe and MailThis award-winning book, now available for the first time in English in the U.S., presents a cutting-edge approach to food and wine pairing. Sommelier Francois Chartier has spent the better part of two decades collaborating with top scientists and chefs to map out the aromatic molecules that give...
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Visually stunning volume that explores the house and plantation at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, featuring the photography of Miguel Flores-Vianna, along with essays by arts and cultural luminaries who reflect on Jefferson and his work at Monticello as a testament to his genius in art, culture, and science, while considering the important role and painful reality of his enslaved workforce which made his lifestyle and achievements possible.
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Pompeii is the most famous archaeological site in the world, visited by more than two million people each year. Yet it is also one of the most puzzling, with an intriguing and sometimes violent history.
Destroyed by Vesuvius in 79 CE, the ruins of Pompeii offer the best evidence we have of life in the Roman Empire. But the eruptions are only part of the story. In The Fires of Vesuvius, acclaimed historian Mary Beard makes sense of the remains. She...
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"Matheson slyly steers us toward consumer goods and services that minimize our earth-stomping human footprint. She's brave enough to say 'buy less of everything,' and even the politically fraught 'buy nothing.' Matheson's genius is to make this seem not only doable, but fun."
— Elizabeth Royte, author of Garbage Land and Bottlemania
Want to go green without giving up great style? Welcome to the world of Green Chic. Choosing to be
...11) Sweetbitter
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"A lush, thrilling debut--a publishing event already the subject of an article in The New York Times--about a year in the life of a uniquely beguiling young woman, set in the wild, alluring world of a famous downtown New York restaurant. "Let's say I was born when I came over the George Washington Bridge ..." This is how we meet unforgettable Tess, the 22-year-old at the heart of this stunning debut. Shot like a bullet from a mundane past, she's come...
12) The red hat club
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Five women, best friends for thirty years, support each other at their monthly food, wine and gossip gatherings. When Diane's banker husband uses their retirement funds to buy a condo for his mistress, the women plot "to hang him with his own rope."
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"There are hundreds of metaphors for God, but the church only uses a few familiar images: Creator, Judge, Savior, Father. In [this book, the author] gathers a number of lesser-known tropes, reflecting on how they work biblically and culturally, and reveals how they can deepen our spiritual lives"--Amazon.com.
"[The author] tries on overlooked metaphors for how we meet and experience God. Chapters on God as clothing, laughter, flame, food, wine,...
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Lonely Planet Melbourne & Victoria is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover Melbourne's laneways and arcades, soak up spectacular scenery along the Great Ocean Road, or enjoy food, wine and the great outdoors in one of Victoria's goldfield-era country towns; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Melbourne & Victoria and begin your journey...
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Does microbiology make your head spin? The authors make the subject accessible and fun, to help you grasp life at the cellular level. Whether you need to score big at exam time, or just want to satisfy your curiosity, this guide will help you discover the main types of microorganisms and the benefits of their microbial communities.
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Lonely Planet's Best of Tokyo 2019 is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample the finest sushi or most satisfying bowl of noodles you'll ever taste, explore the neon nightlife of Shinjuku, and find the best view of Mt Fuji (or climb it and wait for sunrise) - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Tokyo and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely...
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This is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the Northern Lights in Reykjavik, party in Amsterdam and ride through the canals of Venice all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Europe and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planets Best of Europe: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal...