Publisher: Good Press
The author Henry Festing Jones was the friend and posthumous biographer of Samuel Butler. He won the inaugural James Tait Black Memorial Prize for biography in 1919. This is an interesting novel about a Victorian tourist's time in Sicily and his friendship with the locals.
Elemental, fundamental, and delicious” is how Anthony Bourdain describes the trailblazing live-fire cooking of Francis Mallmann. The New York Times called Mallmann’s first book, Seven Fires, “captivating” and “inspiring.” And now, in Mallmann on Fire, the passionate master of the Argentine grill takes us grilling in magical places—in winter’s snow, on mountaintops, on the beach, on the crowded streets of Manhattan, on a deserted island in Patagonia, in Paris, Brooklyn, Bolinas, Brazil—each locale inspiring new discoveries as revealed in 100 recipes for meals both intimate and outsized. We encounter legs of lamb and chicken hung from strings, coal-roasted delicata squash, roasted herbs, a parrillada of many fish, and all sorts of griddled and charred meats, vegetables, and fruits, plus rustic desserts cooked on the chapa and baked in wood-fired ovens. At every stop along the way there is something delicious to eat and a lesson to be learned about slowing down and enjoying the process, not just the resultShow book
Stotty 'n' Spice Cakebrings together regional recipes, dialect, social history and kitchen technology to give us an insight into how kitchen skills, tools and diets have developed. Bill Griffiths takes us on a journey through cooking history - from the griddle on an open fire and the 'beehive' oven to the widely used, much loved and polished kitchen range (th' yuven). This book describes the changing tastes – as well as changes in supplies of meat, fish and grain over the years to include traditions such as the popularity of oatcakes, broth and bread. Recipes from across the region, such as Leak Pudding, Carlins, Singin'-hinny, Taffle Apple, Barley Broth and wartime recipes 'Warton Pie' (Wartime Pie) of course, all served with much home grown North East humour. A joyous celebration of the history of the food and its people from the North East of England.Show book
Idiotic Audio presents Knee Deep Stupidity, by James M. Spears Twelve Lunatic Stories!Show book
They destroy plant diseases. They break down toxins. They plough the earth. They transform forests. They’ve survived two mass extinctions, including the one that wiped out the dinosaur. Not bad for a creature that’s deaf, blind, and spineless. Who knew that earthworms were one of our planet’s most important caretakers? Or that Charles Darwin devoted his last years to studying their remarkable achievements?Inspired by Darwin, Amy Stewart takes us on a subterranean adventure. Witty, offbeat, charming, and ever curious, she unearths the complex web of life beneath our feet and investigates the role earthworms play in cutting-edge science—from toxic cleanups to the study of regeneration.Show book
A compact travel guide tailored for budget-conscious travellers - whether you are a solo adventurer, a couple or a family looking to explore the wonderful Spanish island of Mallorca. The book includes: · Tips and information: Methods to save money when booking your trip and while travelling, along with general information on Mallorca and its activities. · Handpicked accommodation options: Suggested accommodation, including several surprisingly affordable stays in stunning old buildings with Gothic, Renaissance or Baroque architectural features. · Cultural events and festivals: Events, including 7 of the most popular free festivals. Most are religious feasts of cultural significance, with various activities organised for the celebration. Additionally, there are music, wine and historical festivals listed. · Activities for all: A comprehensive list of free and paid activities including cultural and historical places of interest, outdoor activities, as well as activities suitable for families with children, with prices included. · Local markets: The best and most popular markets organised in various villages across Mallorca. Each entry includes information on the days of the week when they are organised and the goods sold. · Hiking routes: Suggested areas for hiking for those who enjoy the outdoors in the most picturesque countryside areas. · Restaurants: Inexpensive restaurants in the popular tourist hot spots of Cala Millor, Magaluf, Sóller, Port de Sóller, Port de Alcúdia, Port de Pollença, Palma de Mallorca, Palmanova and Santa Ponsa. · Coloured images: Including many beautiful locations in MallorcaShow book
Economics isn't exactly a side-splitting discipline, but at a recent economics convention in Atlanta, self-proclaimed "stand-up economist" Yoram Bauman showed it's possible to infuse the sober science with monetary mirth.Show book
