Grandmothers from eight eastern African countries welcome you into their kitchens to share flavorful recipes and stories of family, love, and tradition in this transporting cookbook-meets-travelogue.I
From awkward interactions on public transportation to avoiding small talk with salespeople, introverts from all over the world will find something to love in this comic sensation from Finland.Mild-man
This cookbook, based on the game-changing web series Chef's Night Out, features stories of the world's best chefs' debauched nights on the town, and recipes for the food they cook to soak up the booze
A beautiful, rich, and groundbreaking book exploring Black foodways within America and around the world, curated by food activist and author of Vegetable Kingdom Bryant Terry. In this stunning and deeply heartfelt tribute to Black culinary ingenuity, Bryant Terry captures the broad and divergent voices of the African Diaspora through the prism of food. From Homeland to Migration, Spirituality to Black Future, each chapter illuminates a part of the Black experience, offering delicious recipes, moving essays, and arresting art from such luminaries as Black Panther Party creative director Emory Douglas and American artist Daniel Minter. More than just a cookbook, Black Food explores the interweaving of food and culture through original poetry and essays, including Jollofing with Toni Morrison by Sarah Ladipo Manyika, Queer Intelligence by Zoe Adjonyoh, The Spiritual Ecology of Black Food by Leah Penniman, and Foodsteps in Motion by Michael W. Twitty. The recipes are similarly expansive an
A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world―from the abacus to the smartphone―and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings and each other?Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators―from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Tim Berners-Lee―and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.This entertaining and educational journey will help y
Move over zombies and adolescent vampires. ?There’s a new threat in town—and it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help
From the expert behind the top-rated resource ChampagneGuide.net comes this groundbreaking guide to the modern wines of Champagne--housed in a luxurious box set that includes a pullout tray with the o
A stunning, wanderlust-inspiring collection of travel photography focused on water and coastlines from the premier online curator of travel photography, Tiny Atlas Quarterly. The world's coastlines and waterways are some of its most beautiful and beloved places, from tropical beaches and icy fjords to lush mangrove forests and hidden coves. Showcasing hundreds of gorgeous travel photos from around the world, Coastlines is a visual tour of these magical watery places and offers curated travel information. In addition to wanderlust-inspiring images, Coastlines also spotlights some of the issues that threaten the beauty and security of these precious habitats--and how you can help. The perfect gift for water and beach lovers, swimmers, surfers, boaters, and paddleboarders, Coastlines takes you on a journey to the planet's most special places.
World-renowned trainer and star of Animal Planet's It's Me or the Dog Victoria Stilwell reveals the secret language of dogs, allowing owners to recognize what their dogs are trying to say, then effect
A lushly photographed culinary travel book featuring profiles of the stewards of the world's oldest foodways--traditional farming, hunting, fishing, and foraging methods--along with 40 recipes.Food an
A gorgeously photographed new take on flower arranging using local and foraged plants and flowers to create beautiful arrangements, with ideas and inspiration for the whole year, from the founder ofRe