Imagine yourself at home on your couch, contractually obligated to remain in front of your satellite-rigged television for a period of seven days, at the end of which you will produce a funny but penetrating account of your journey-a virtual one-through the strange and culturally revealing landscape of the 200-channel universe. Bill Brownstein did just that, and Down the Tube is his hilarious survival guide, complete with the expert testimony of a psychologist who kept tabs on t…
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“Charla Muller is the Lou Gehrig of postmarital sex. Or maybe the Louise Gehrig. Whichever it is, I thank her for her inspiring journey.” –A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Know It All: One Man’s Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World “This makes Morgan Spurlock look like a wimp for just eating McDonald’s food for 90 days.” – Celia Rivernbark, author of the forthcoming Belle Weather: Mostly Sunny with a Chance of Scattereed Hissy…
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From Publishers Weekly
The daughter of a pair culinary whizzes who cooked up mouthwatering meals like mayonnaise fried chicken and Belgian waffles with ice cream, Lynn struggled with her weight for years until a bodybuilder turned her on to a new way of dieting: “eat more, eat clean.” Now she runs a successful New York company that delivers low-carb, low-fat meals to its clients five times a day. Eating more often, she says, keeps “your metabolism running at its maximum performance …
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From Publishers Weekly
NPR listeners are probably familiar with Nelson and Silva’s radio program, “Hidden Kitchens,” in which they interview amateur cooks who use improvisational methods to prepare food in unconventional places. This book expands on that concept, with Nelson and Silva offering expanded commentary and a handful of recipes from their interview subjects. While the cooks profiled use everything from George Foreman grills to makeshift fryers to whip up their meals, the r…
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From Booklist
When the man of the house is a fussy eater or has bizarre visions of what a “real man” ought to ingest, Margie Lapanja has an answer. In her Food Men Love , she assembles recipes from many sources that should appeal to the most macho man. Beyond the expected meat and potatoes, Lapanja cites a Luxury Tuna Casserole full of greens and Provencal herbs and purported to be a favorite of Harry Truman. Other dishes get the approval of sports stars on the order of Michael Jord…
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He is creator of some of the world’s greatest restaurants such as Spago and Postrio. He is known for the fast-growing Wolfgang Puck Express, a line of cooking accessories, television appearances on the Food Network, and a line of soups and pizzas. He is author of five previous cookbooks. Wolfgang Puck is one of the most visible names and faces in the food business. Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy is a groundbreaking cookbook in which Wolfgang Puck shares his creativity and genius so tha…
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Preparing high-quality, home-cooked meals in record time has never been easier—or more delicious!You can enjoy that special homemade taste without spending hours in the kitchen. The new generation of convenience foods—like precut produce and premarinated meats—make it possible to enjoy outstanding home-cooked meals, fast! You simply need to know what ingredients to buy, what cooking techniques to use, and when you can safely slash preparation and cooking time without sacrificing…
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Now, it’s even easier for readers to reduce, or even eliminate, dependency on insulin and oral drugs. Dr. Whitaker has created more than 200 delicious, kitchen-tested recipes, from appetizers to entrees, side dishes, desserts, and more. With full nutritional breakdowns provided, it’s never been simpler for readers to manage their diabetes.

About the Author
Originally trained as a surgeon, Julian Whitaker has practised medicine for 25 years. He is founder and director of The Wh…
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Entertaining a crowd? These potluck dishes take group entertaining to a new level of taste and sophistication. From the simple pleasures of Southwest Vegetable Chili to the sublime flavors of Tenderloin Roast with Rosemary-Chocolate-Wine Sauce, these from-scratch recipes are truly company-worthy if you’re entertaining at home and travel easily if you’re not the host. Most of the simple-to-make, easy-to-take dishes in this book serve 8 to 12 people but can easily be halved or multipli…
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Knack Grilling Basics combines instruction and recipes in sumptuous spreads that help readers easily build their skills.

From the Back CoverMAKE IT EASY! Grilling may be the world’s oldest culinary pastime, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. While anyone can char a hot dog, for results guaranteed to please a hungry crowd, you need to know the rules: what equipment is right for you, how to set it up, how to add flavor to your meats and vegetables, and, yes, how to properly cook…
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