Brunch has become America’s favorite culinary pastime, a wonderfully appetizing and leisurely dining experience unfettered by either time constraints or choice of entrée—and a ritual so increasingly popular that it’s not just for Sundays anymore. And, hands down, no one does it better than Bubby’s, the New York City destination restaurant that has been a hangout for hungry city dwellers and celebrities for nearly two decades.Luckily, you don’t need to travel all th...

For the Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu, war was synchronic with life. Tzu viewed the world as a network of combat zones where the stakes were high, struggle was the primary mode of being, no one was to be trusted, and survival depended on nothing less than unconditional victory. This 2,500-year-old work of wisdom continues to guide and inspire people of all cultures, teaching the principles of strategy required in everything from sports and business to affairs of the heart. Augmented by comme...

A fascinating profile of infamous criminal underground figure Meyer Lansky. Known as the "Mob's Accountant," Meyer Lansky (1902-1983) was a significant figure in the criminal underworld for more than fifty years. A member of the Jewish mob, Lansky had his hands in various illegal activities such as money laundering, yet he was never found guilty of a major offense. In Little Man, acclaimed biographer Robert Lacey profiles Lansky and organized crime in the United States from the 1920s throu...

Brought to you by Penguin.When celebrity aviator, Charles A. Lindbergh, wins the 1940 presidential election on the slogan of 'America First', fear invades every Jewish household. Not only has Lindbergh blamed the Jews for pushing America towards war with Germany, he has negotiated an 'understanding' with the Nazis promising peace between the two nations.Growing up in the 'ghetto' of Newark, Philip Roth recounts his childhood caught in the stranglehold of th...

**Brought to you by Penguin.'The most outrageously funny book about sex written' Guardian***Portnoy's Complaint n. [after Alexander Portnoy (1933-)]:*A disorder in which strongly-felt ethical and altruistic impulses are perpetually warring with extreme sexual longings, often of a perverse nature.Portnoy's Complaint tells the tale of young Jewish lawyer Alexander Portnoy and his scandalous sexual confessions to his psychiatrist.As n...

**Brought to you by Penguin.The American psyche is channelled into the gripping story of one man. This is the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Philip Roth at his very best.**It is 1998, the year America is plunged into a frenzy of prurience by the impeachment of a president. In a small New England town a distinguished professor, Coleman Silk, is forced to retire when his colleagues allege that he is a racist. The charge is unfounded, the persecution needless, but the truth abo...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This essay explores how cities are founded and what determines their long-term success, using Rome as the central example of enduring greatness. It argues that cities emerge either from local populations uniting for security or from outsiders such as colonists, rulers, or migrating peoples. Those founded freely and out of necessity—rather than imposed by external powers—tend to develop greater strength and independence.The autho...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In The Wars of the Jews Flavius Josephus gives us valuable insight into the first Jewish Roman War and the rebellions that followed thereafter. Josephus having been an agent for both sides of the conflict provides us with a perspective of this conflict that no one else could have. Here is an important historical document.

Everyone finds appetizers and starters irresistible those perfect tantalizing bites that just keep you coming back to the buffet table for more. Fresh, bright and contemporary, this beautifully designed book showcases over 150 recipes, and helps you to easily create a selection of these delectable appetizers. Choose from nibbles and dips, such as Thai Tempeh Cakes with Dipping Sauce; soups such as Salmon Chowder; pâtés and terrines, such as Brandade of Salt Cod; and vegetarian dishes, such...

If you want to know how to brew the ultimate cup of coffee in the comfort of your own home (and save some money too!), then you want to read this book.You see, making great coffee boils down to doing a number of little things right, such as selecting the right beans and roasts, and creating the right blends; using the right coffee machine and grinder; using the right amount of grounds; brewing at correct temperatures and for the right amount of time; and more....

Eat Yourself Beautiful was born from the hundreds of beauty and fitness questions I've been asked over the past 12 years: - What are the best products for a flawless complexion? - How can I make my hair shiny and strong? - How can I lose weight without feeling hungry?My answer is simple: your diet is the best beauty secret you possess.'In Eat Yourself Beautiful, international model and nutritional therapist Rosanna Davison shares her recipes to help you look and feel amazing.Simplifying th...

You can't get enough of these syrupy, sticky, sweet confections in this delicious recipe book!Maple Syrup Cookbook has convinced thousands of readers that maple syrup makes everything taste better. Now, the revised third edition of this classic cookbook features full-color photographs and a dozen of the author’s favorite new recipes.In all, the book now offers more than 100 ways to enjoy maple syrup at every meal, including:.Buttermilk Corn ...