An "entertaining and informative" comprehensive guide to 240 classical composers and their music—from the medieval era to the modern age ( Library Journal).Music, according to Aaron Copland, can thrive only if there are "gifted listeners." But today's listeners must choose between classical and rock, opera and rap, and the choices can seem overwhelming at times. In The Essential Canon of Classical Music, David Dubal comes to the aid of the struggli...

"From fresh vs. dried to matching shapes with sauces, a beautiful new book tells you how to make the most delicious bowl of pasta." — Oprah.comCelebrating pasta in all its glorious forms, author Domenica Marchetti draws from her Italian heritage to share a uniquely personal collection of more than 100 timeless and modern rustic recipes. Pasta is a welcome addition to any dinner table and this gorgeous cookbook includes many favorites from her own f...

"This book is the perfect inspiration... I can't wait to cook every single page." Poppy O'Toole"A truly lovely book. Heartwarming recipes that are achievable and delicious with little twists." Lisa FaulknerPull up a chair to Martha Collison's table, where the recipes are big on flavour with minimal fuss, making sharing food with friends easier than ever.Whether you're looking for a weekend brunch spread, a little tr...

"I know of only one person who could put together such a treasury of the best recipes in the world: Mark Bittman." —Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central KitchenJoin iconic, six-time James Beard Award–winning food writer Mark Bittman on a journey across the globe—not to the fanciest, most-acclaimed restaurants in the world, but to the good bars, little joints, mom-and-pop operations, and home kitchens that serve up common, everyday food.Here you'll fin...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRÉ SIMON FOOD BOOK AWARDS 2025AS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4 THE FOOD PROGRAMME 16/01/2026“This deserves a slot on the kitchen shelf of every passionate cook” DAVID ZILBER“A vital resource for the ferment-curious” JAMES READ“This book will inspire a whole new generation of fermenters” KENJI MORIMOTO“A rich resource that enlightens and inspires” MARK DIACONO

Turn your home baking skills into pro-level desserts with this must-have baking cookbook featuring best dessert recipes from some of the most incredible bakers & bakeries―including Tieghan Gerard, Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery), Chelsey White, Christina Tosi (Milk Bar), Daniel Boulud, and more!This baking book is a heavenly dessert collection―gifted to us by top pastry chefs and celebrity bakers, from small-town café owners to TV show hosts―is a call to arms, to actio...

A revised edition of David Lebovitz's bestselling collection of desserts, featuring stunning new photography and more than 170 mouthwatering recipes for pastries, cakes, cookies, and moreProfessional cook and baker David Lebovitz is a master of perfectly pitched desserts and irreverent humor—a combination that has won him and his books hundreds of thousands of fans. This completely revised edition of Ready for Dessert is a compilation of David's favorite a...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Unlock the secrets of making creative pasta dishes with more than 75 simple and spectacular recipes, featuring helpful QR codes to step-by-step video tutorials—from the James Beard Award–winning author of Mastering PastaIn The Pasta Book, acclaimed chef Marc Vetri presents a wide range of easy to impressive pasta dinners using both dried and fresh pastas. With a dish for every shape, sauce, mood, and timeline, Vetri demystifi...

Before the sword in the stone, before the rise of Arthur, there was Igraine—the woman whose choices would shape the fate of Camelot.In this bold, feminist reimagining of Arthurian legend, Igraine steps out of the shadows of myth to reclaim her story—a tale forged in magic, betrayal, and the brutal cost of prophecy.Raised in the mystical traditions of Avalon, Igraine is more than just a princess—she's a force of nature. Her marriage to the Cornish War Duke Gor...

From viral meme to one of the year’s most exciting new YouTube series, Idiot Sandwich is the ultimate cookbook dedicated to that special heaven served up between two slices of bread.When the world’s biggest chef, Gordon Ramsay, places two pieces of bread around your face and asks, “What are you?” there’s really only one response: “An idiot sandwich!”When the whole world watches that exchange, it inspires a viral meme, then the internet’s favorite c...

**Turn your kitchen into the world's best bakery with this collection of 200 sweet and savory baking recipes from the James Beard Award-winning team at Milk Street."Comprehensive [and] extraordinarily useful." —Booklist, starred review**The American baking repertoire may be unparalleled in our claim to pies, biscuits, and cakes. But step off a plane in London, Mexico City, Istanbul, or Paris, and you realize how much more there we can learn about the art of simple,...

Recreate delicious classic Japanese dishes from the comfort of your home.From crispy katsusando and moreish yakisoba, to snackable onigiri and reviving shoyu ramen, learn how to cook the comforting flavours of Japan from scratch.Unearth 60 popular and warming Japanese recipes including:Pantry: Stewed kombu, marinated eggs