How do we love the version of ourselves without the person that shaped it?Set in the aftermath of loss, Paper-Soft follows Christopher Kinsley, a young man navigating grief after the death of his girlfriend, Stephanie. Unable to face his sorrow, Chris buries himself in academics and work. But illusions don’t last forever. Three years later, the heavy red curtains of his busy life begin to fall one by one, leaving him bare — with nothing left but her memory and unco...

“I do not know of any one in the United States who writes better prose.” —W. H. AudenA practical, culinary, and philosophical guide on how to eke out joy and delight in difficult times.There is perhaps no other book that speaks so powerfully to hunger and its pangs and to the ingenuity of those who seek to cook their way out of its snapping jaws. Originally written in the depths of World War II and then revised in the shadow of the Cold War...

As this bestseller predicted, Trump has only grown more erratic and dangerous as the pressures on him mount. This new edition includes new essays bringing the book up to date—because this is still not normal.Originally released in fall 2017, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump was a runaway bestseller. Alarmed Americans and international onlookers wanted to know: What is wrong with him?That question still plagues us. The Trump administratio...

An Alphabet for GourmetsA playful, thoughtful, and delicious A to Z of M.F.K. Fisher’s food writing.In An Alphabet for Gourmets, M.F.K. Fisher creates a wide-ranging, whimsical, and profound miscellany of food that moves readers from A (for dining alone) to Z (zakuski, the classic accompaniments to a shot of Russian vodka), traversing a broad swath of human history, taste, and sensation along the way. Fisher’s mercurial, searching prose an...

The sentimental and culinary education of M.F.K. Fisher.In 1929, a newly married M.F.K. Fisher embarked on a journey that would change her life. In The Gastronomical Me, readers get a firsthand look at the travels that formed the culinary education of one of our greatest modern food writers. As the twenty-one-year-old Fisher and her husband made their way through France—and then much farther afield—a whole new world of flavors and experiences open...

Castles and Chateaux of Old Navarre and The Basque Provinces Including Also Foix, Roussillon And Béarn explores the rich history and culture of the Pyrenean region, covering the provinces of Béarn, Navarre, Foix, and Roussillon. The book provides a detailed account of the lesser-known towns, historic sites, and landmarks that are often overlooked by mainstream tourists. It highlights the unique character and variety of the region, known for its mountainous landscapes, historic castles, and...

We are living in a time when baby showers are the most popular kind of party and when TV and movies abound with adorable babies and darling toddlers selling everything from soap to toilet paper. In this "baby-friendly" environment, is it any wonder that more and more people are considering becoming parents?Most people realize, however, that just wanting a baby doesn't mean you are physically, mentally, or emotionally prepared to have one. Nor does the desire to have a baby necessar...

“A sensible book, full of insight and hope,”* that offers support and guidance in freeing emotionally abused women from the cycle of abuse and establishing new healthy patterns of relating to others.*Booklist• Does your husband or lover constantly criticize you and put his needs before yours?• Do you sometimes wonder if your best friend is truly a friend?• Does your boss try to control your every move?• Does yo...

Literally the last word for Hollywood trivia buffs, a celebrity death certificate is also strangely compelling. Its matter-of-fact reportage makes the famous ordinary, illuminating previously well-lit profiles with the unfiltered light of the everyday. A death certificate may also reveal information that stars concealed, such as actual birthdates. In California, death certificates are a matter of public record--a real mine of information.This follow-up to M.F. Steen's previous two ...

'Her writing makes your mouth water.' -- Financial Times'Unique among the classics of gastronomic writing . . . a book about adult loss, survival, and love.' -- New York Review of BooksA classic of food writing that redefined the genre, The Gastronomical Me is a memoir of travel, love and loss, but above all hunger.In 1929 M.F.K. Fisher left America for France, where she tasted real French...

This volume brings together two delightful books—Map of Another Town and A Considerable Town—by one of our most beloved food and travel writers. In her inimitable style, here M.F.K. Fisher tells the stories—and reveals the secrets—of two quintessential French cities.Map of Another Town, Fisher’s memoir of the French provincial capital of Aix-en-Provence is, as the author tells us, “my picture, my map, of a place and therefore of myself,” and a vibrant and...

"Should be required reading for every cook. It defines in a sensual and beautiful way the vital relationship between food and culture."—Alice WatersThis comprehensive volume of essays on culinary and other pleasures of life comes from the legendary and widely traveled writer "whose artful personal essays about food created a genre" ( The New York Times) and who writes "practically, often profoundly, and always beautifully" ( San Francisco Chronicle