This book provides a self-contained and rigorous presentation of the main mathematical tools needed to approach many courses at the last year of undergraduate in Physics and MSc programs, from Electro
Inspiring the global fight to revolutionize the way food is grown, distributed, and eaten. In the almost thirty years since Carlo Petrini began the Slow Food organization, he has been cons
This beautiful collection of food and nostalgia features great traditions from the heart of Italy, with delicious recipes and colorful stories from the internationally celebrated grandmothers of Enote
America’s fast food culture reflects not only what we eat—foods that are processed and packaged for convenience—but also how we eat—munching as we multitask and not really tasting the super-sized meal
Written by the movement's founder, this small volume describes the history and goals of the slow food movement, which seeks to preserve traditional foods, recipes, and cooking methods. Petrini descri
In a textbook for an advanced undergraduate course for physics students, Petrini, Pradisi, and Zaffaroni introduce the mathematics behind concrete physical problems in both classical and quantum p
From the history of Porta Palazzo, Western Europe's largest open-air market, to its current growing pains, this book turns an ethnographic eye on a meeting place for trade, cultural identity, and cuis
Acquerello is the ultimate Carnaroli "extra" rice, produced and packed by the Rondolino family on the Colombara farm in the heart of Vercelli province. Its success is the result of extensive research
Founded in Italy in 1986 by charismatic Italian gourmand Carlo Petrini, Slow Food has grown into a phenomenally successful movement against the uniformity and compromised quality of fast food and supe
Internationally acclaimed star chef Rodolfo Guzmán of Boragó introduces the exciting world of high-end Chilean gastronomy."It isn't every day that a restaurant knocks your socks off,
By now most of us are aware of the threats looming in the food world. The best-selling Fast Food Nation and other recent books have alerted us to such dangers as genetically modified organisms, food-b
Take a breath.... Read "slow"ly.How often in the course and crush of our daily lives do we afford ourselves moments to truly relish-to truly be present in-the act of preparing and eating food? For mos
The history of the Jewish people has been a history of migration. Although Jews invariably brought with them their traditional ideas about food during these migrations, just as invariably they engaged
The history of the Jewish people has been a history of migration. Although Jews invariably brought with them their traditional ideas about food during these migrations, just as invariably they engaged
talian border in Slovenia's remote Soca valley, in the foothills of mountains and beside a turquoise river full of trout, Ana Ros tells the story of her life. Through essays, recollections, recipes, a
Emphasizing the use of natural, organic, and healthy ingredients, the author of Slow Food Revolution explains how we can conserve natural biodiversity and protect fading agricultural practices that ar
Originally published in 2002, this was one of the first books on the Slow Food movement. We are offering this wonderful volume in paperback for home cooks who strive to preserve the traditions of gro
A global celebration of the iconic restaurant dishes that defined the course of culinary history over the past 300 yearsToday's food-lovers often travel the globe to enjoy the food of acclaimed chefs.
On the top four floors of the Bulgari Ginza Tower, the brand’s flagship location in Tokyo, shoppers can enjoy an extra serving of luxury: a delectable meal crafted by the eponymous head chef of Il Ris