I've poured my heart, soul, and countless hours in the kitchen into producing "The Ultimate Cake Cookbook: A Journey from Classic to Contemporary," a collection that covers the rich tapestry of cake history. This book is an ode to the art of cake-making, ranging from centuries-old classics to avant-garde creations of modern pastry chefs. I've tried to provide not just recipes, but also anecdotes, techniques, and the small secrets that turn a decent cake into a fan...

Getting to Know Phucket Thailand’s top tropical island in the Andaman Sea has been voted Best in the World as a holiday destination over many years and in many magazines. The beaches have drawn awards after awards from the travelling public who see Phuket as the ideal place to enjoy a holiday of sand, sea and clear blue waters. Mix that with an interior which still has some pristine rainforest, and the beautiful islands of Phi Phi a boat ride away, and ...

Time is the storyteller in this book, narrating the saga of mankind to his son, Beta, in the third volume of the series.Neil Ray wrote the series after seeing the Twin Towers come crashing down Sept. 11, 2001. In the aftermath, a simple question struck him: Why do we find ourselves at such a crossroad?In The Philosophy of Zoibortikism (a Zoibortik awakening is when one stops living so much in the past or in the future and starts cherishing the present), he draws upon the un...

When 9/11 occurred in front of Author's eyes in New York City, like millions of others he was tormented. Looking at the burning towers with unbearable pain and agony - a simple question struck him – why on earth are we in this crossroad of civilization? Although at that point it had started as an aimless query, later after 16 years of diligent research, he crystalized his thoughts, gaining a much broader perspective and inner-wisdom. In turn, it gave birth to his Magnus Opus - this book Th...

Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is a Danish word that describes the feeling of being cozy, comfortable, and at peace with the world. It’s almost impossible to translate to English, and it’s probably the reason that Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world.According to the London Evening Standard, hygge takes us beyond mindful meditation and adult coloring books and introduces us to a comfortable, warm, relaxing lifestyle exemplified by those in Denmark.

Karen Armstrong explains how to practise the religion of compassion that her last books have preached.In November 2009 Armstrong and TED launched The Charter of Compassion, which states that "We call upon all men and women to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion...to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings — even those regarded as enemies." To date, it's been signed by over 48,000 people on the Web, including such figures as The Dal...

Equal parts cookbook and lifestyle guide, this cozy little book shows you how to cultivate comfort and contentment and embrace life’s small pleasures with the Danish practice of hygge.Hygge (loosely translated as "coziness") is centered around the idea of inviting comforting elements into day-to-day life while creating warmth, community, and intimacy. The Hygge Life teaches you how small gestures (putting wool blankets and warm cider out for guests) or lar...

Jean Francois-Revel, a pillar of French intellectual life in our time, became world famous for his challenges to both Communism and Christianity. Twenty-seven years ago, his son, Matthieu Ricard, gave up a promising career as a scientist to study Tibetan Buddhism -- not as a detached observer but by immersing himself in its practice under the guidance of its greatest living masters.Meeting in an inn overlooking Katmandu, these two profoundly thoughtful men explored the questions th...

Ever have the urge to monkey around in the kitchen?Then look in here for some primate-proof directions to some popular confections.Of course you can do it!

Bacon...the one word in the culinary language that can bring dietary fear or child like wonder. This simple cookbook delivers tried and true favorites and interesting, yet tasty, experiments. Recipes ranging from Caramel Apple Bacon Muffins to brownies named after celebrity Jack Black, are explained with multiple pictures and step by step instruction with a little dash of humor.

'This groundbreaking study provides a much-needed philosophical framework for those practising mindfulness as well as a call to recover the pragmatic and therapeutic dimensions of philosophy.' - Stephen Batchelor, author of After Buddhism and Secular BuddhismModern readers tend to think of Buddhism as spending time alone meditating, searching for serenity. Stoicism calls to mind repressing our emotions in order to help us soldier on through adversi...

How to Butter Toast is the antidote to cookbook-overload. In this fun and entertaining recipe book without any recipes, Ottolenghi co-writer Tara Wigley equips you with rhymes and confidence to cook great food instinctively.Melted butter on hot toast and served up on a plate.It seems like nothing, really, could be clearer or more straight.But though, in terms of things required, the number is just two,...