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Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day

The Delightful History of Food Language

by Judith Tschann ...

"A truly delightful smorgasbord of history and linguistics that kept us entertained—and made us hungry."**—Apple Books"Scrumptious...This book was meant to be devoured."—Roy Peter Clark, author of Murder Your DarlingsRomaine calm and read on for a deliciously detailed digest of food language throughout time from celebrated linguist and historian Judith Tschann that is guaranteed to "make you a hit ... Read more

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"A truly delightful smorgasbord of history and linguistics that kept us entertained—and made us hungry."**—Apple Books"Scrumptious...This book was meant to be devoured."—Roy Peter Clark, author of Murder Your DarlingsRomaine calm and read on for a deliciously detailed digest of food language throughout time from celebrated linguist and historian Judith Tschann that is guaranteed to "make you a hit
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Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day

The Delightful History of Food Language

by Judith Tschann ...

Narrated by Alejandra Reynoso ...

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3 hours 48 min

Discover how the food we love shapes the language we use in this sharp, laugh-out-loud story of the etymology of food words.All food has a story, reaching as far back into history as language itself. Throughout time, as languages followed and reflected the tides of civilizations, food language came to represent some of the highs and lows of how humans communicate: from the highbrow "Chateauneuf du ... Read more

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Discover how the food we love shapes the language we use in this sharp, laugh-out-loud story of the etymology of food words.All food has a story, reaching as far back into history as language itself. Throughout time, as languages followed and reflected the tides of civilizations, food language came to represent some of the highs and lows of how humans communicate: from the highbrow "Chateauneuf du
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

A Novel

by Taylor Jenkins Reid ...

Narrated by Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan, Robin Miles ...

Unabridged

12 hours 10 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Atmosphere and Daisy Jones & the Six—an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.**“**Fascinating, emotiona... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Atmosphere and Daisy Jones & the Six—an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.**“**Fascinating, emotiona...
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The Grey Wolf

A Novel

by Louise Penny ...

Narrated by Jean Brassard ...

Series Audiobook 19 - Chief Inspector Gamache Novel
Unabridged

14 hours 44 min

"Brassard's accents—whether French Canadian, Italian, or continental French—create indelible characters. His performance lets us feel Reine Marie's warmth and Armand's affectionate nature, and he adds an additional layer to surly Ruth and her potty-mouthed duck. Exciting and entertaining." —AudioFile (Earphones Award winner)The 19th mystery in the #1 New York Times-bestselling Armand Gamache ... Read more

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"Brassard's accents—whether French Canadian, Italian, or continental French—create indelible characters. His performance lets us feel Reine Marie's warmth and Armand's affectionate nature, and he adds an additional layer to surly Ruth and her potty-mouthed duck. Exciting and entertaining." —AudioFile (Earphones Award winner)The 19th mystery in the #1 New York Times-bestselling Armand Gamache
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Circe

by Madeline Miller ...

Narrated by Perdita Weeks ...

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12 hours 8 min

This #1 New York Times bestseller brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey**, as she discovers her own power, forges her identity, and challenges the gods who seek to control her.****"[A] bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story." —**The New York TimesIn the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titan... ... Read more

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This #1 New York Times bestseller brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey**, as she discovers her own power, forges her identity, and challenges the gods who seek to control her.****"[A] bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story." —**The New York TimesIn the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titan...
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The Language of Food

A Linguist Reads the Menu

by Dan Jurafsky ...

A 2015 James Beard Award Finalist: "Eye-opening, insightful, and huge fun to read." —Bee Wilson, author of Consider the ForkWhy do we eat toast for breakfast, and then toast to good health at dinner? What does the turkey we eat on Thanksgiving have to do with the country on the eastern Mediterranean? Can you figure out how much your dinner will cost by counting the words on the menu?In The ... Read more

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A 2015 James Beard Award Finalist: "Eye-opening, insightful, and huge fun to read." —Bee Wilson, author of Consider the ForkWhy do we eat toast for breakfast, and then toast to good health at dinner? What does the turkey we eat on Thanksgiving have to do with the country on the eastern Mediterranean? Can you figure out how much your dinner will cost by counting the words on the menu?In The
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Menus that Made History

Over 2000 years of menus from Ancient Egyptian food for the afterlife to Elvis Presley's wedding breakfast

by Alex Johnson, Vincent Franklin ...

'An absolutely riveting book - reading it makes you intelligent, full of brilliant anecdotes - and very hungry indeed.' - Richard Curtis'This brilliantly conceived and well-researched book is a source of real delight.' - Dr Annie Gray, BBC Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet'Superbly written, a complete joy to read, and just about the perfect present for anyone even vaguely interested in food.' - Mark ... Read more

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'An absolutely riveting book - reading it makes you intelligent, full of brilliant anecdotes - and very hungry indeed.' - Richard Curtis'This brilliantly conceived and well-researched book is a source of real delight.' - Dr Annie Gray, BBC Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet'Superbly written, a complete joy to read, and just about the perfect present for anyone even vaguely interested in food.' - Mark
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Halloween Party Ideas

by Chef Goodies ...

A quick little guide to get your creative juices flowing for Halloween party ideas.We've provided a few tips for invitations, themes, decorations and party game ideas. Our favorite section is the delicious food ideas for your Halloween Party.We've included the following spook-tacular recipes for you.Chocolate Devils' Food Spidery Critter CupcakesBatty AppetizersFreshly Dug Grave CakeMonster Mash ... Read more

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A quick little guide to get your creative juices flowing for Halloween party ideas.We've provided a few tips for invitations, themes, decorations and party game ideas. Our favorite section is the delicious food ideas for your Halloween Party.We've included the following spook-tacular recipes for you.Chocolate Devils' Food Spidery Critter CupcakesBatty AppetizersFreshly Dug Grave CakeMonster Mash
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Choice Cuts

A Savory Selection of Food Writing from Around the World and Throughout History

by Mark Kurlansky ...

“Every once in awhile a writer of particular skills takes a fresh, seemingly improbable idea and turns out a book of pure delight.” That’s how David McCullough described Mark Kurlansky’s Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World, a work that revealed how a meal can be as important as it is edible. Salt: A World History, its successor, did the same for a seasoning, and confirmed Kurlansky ... Read more

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“Every once in awhile a writer of particular skills takes a fresh, seemingly improbable idea and turns out a book of pure delight.” That’s how David McCullough described Mark Kurlansky’s Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World, a work that revealed how a meal can be as important as it is edible. Salt: A World History, its successor, did the same for a seasoning, and confirmed Kurlansky
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Kitchen Rhythm: A Year in a Parisian Pâtisserie

by Frances Leech ...

At 5.37 a.m. my alarm goes off for the first time. By 6.09 a.m. I will be waiting on the metro platform. By 6.27 a.m. I pull open the swing door and duck under the pink curtain of the pâtisserie. I am probably last. In our tiny bakery on the other side of Paris, our cakes are made in the early morning, to preserve that freshness and crunch.Following in the footsteps of Rachel Khoo, Frances Leech ... Read more

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At 5.37 a.m. my alarm goes off for the first time. By 6.09 a.m. I will be waiting on the metro platform. By 6.27 a.m. I pull open the swing door and duck under the pink curtain of the pâtisserie. I am probably last. In our tiny bakery on the other side of Paris, our cakes are made in the early morning, to preserve that freshness and crunch.Following in the footsteps of Rachel Khoo, Frances Leech
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The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual

Secret Recipes and Barroom Tales from Two Belfast Boys Who Conquered the Cocktail World

by Sean Muldoon, Jack McGarry, Ben Schaffer ...

The award-winning volume of cocktail recipes and stories from the legendary bar—and the two friends from Belfast who made mixology history.Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in Lower Manhattan has dominated the bar industry, receiving award after award including World's Best Bar, World's Best Cocktail Menu, World's Best Drink Selection, and Best American Cocktail Bar. Now, the beloved bar reveals its ... Read more

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The award-winning volume of cocktail recipes and stories from the legendary bar—and the two friends from Belfast who made mixology history.Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in Lower Manhattan has dominated the bar industry, receiving award after award including World's Best Bar, World's Best Cocktail Menu, World's Best Drink Selection, and Best American Cocktail Bar. Now, the beloved bar reveals its
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Learn Greek - Greek for Kids - Life of Basil - Η ζωή του Βασιλικού - Bilingual Book in English and Greek

by Colin Hann ...

Basil finds himself in a strange new pot and meets our other chatty little plants. They think they know some stuff, but when it comes to animals, they know nothing. One wild assumption followed by another gets them into big trouble. Next time they may not be so lucky!This illustrated free bilingual book is for bilingual children and Greek language students with a basic or intermediate knowledge ... Read more

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Basil finds himself in a strange new pot and meets our other chatty little plants. They think they know some stuff, but when it comes to animals, they know nothing. One wild assumption followed by another gets them into big trouble. Next time they may not be so lucky!This illustrated free bilingual book is for bilingual children and Greek language students with a basic or intermediate knowledge
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