NONFICTION
Released: June 12, 2012
"A powerful story in which the author shapes a narrative of personal growth into a symbol of modern humanity's alienation from the natural world."
Eloquent debut memoir about a young woman's transformation from a New York City urbanite into a small-town Oregon hunter with a conscience.
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NONFICTION
Released: June 5, 2012
"A humorous and encouraging book for readers who believe in the importance of family dinnertime."
NONFICTION
Released: June 5, 2012
"Not recommended for readers looking to become more informed about this issue; suitable for those who already align with the authors' viewpoint."
Desrochers (Geography/Univ. of Toronto) and Shimizu formulate counterarguments to claims made by proponents of locavorism.
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NONFICTION
Released: June 1, 2012
"A journey that will delight the palette and nourish the soul."
A gastronomical memoir of French cuisine that combines historical facts and traditions with today's best dishes.
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NONFICTION
Released: May 22, 2012
"Amusing, compassionate story of love among the pots and pans."
NONFICTION
Released: May 22, 2012
"A pleasing chronology of candy through the ages."
NONFICTION
Released: May 22, 2012
"Though he removes much of the romance from the idea of opening a wine store, Pasanella's clear-eyed memoir is a joy to read from beginning to end."
An absorbing look at establishing and managing a wine shop through many difficulties, including the financial downturn.
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NONFICTION
Released: May 10, 2012
"A moving story of one man's success in producing healthy food for those who need it the most."
NONFICTION
Released: May 8, 2012
"A flawed memoir, but one that would make a good gift for a father-to-be searching for a sense of self in the midst of life-changing events."
NONFICTION
Released: May 8, 2012
"The author notes that Birdseye knew that curiosity is "one essential ingredient" in a fulfilling life; it is a quality that grateful readers also discover in each of Kurlansky's books."
Yes, the frozen-food guy really
was named Clarence Birdseye (1886–1956), and the story of his adventures is another satisfying dish from the remarkable menu of the author of
Cod (1997),
Salt (2002) and other treats.
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NONFICTION
Released: May 8, 2012
"Much of the material here sounds like it was more fun to research than to write or read."
Another collection of the acclaimed writer's wine journalism, dominated by short pieces for the
Wall Street Journal, some of which seem to have been decanting for too long.
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NONFICTION
Released: May 8, 2012
"A highly readable, well-researched narrative chronicling America's boring culinary past and the one man who altered its course forever."
Taking on the subject of another giant in the food world, McNamee (Alice Waters and Chez Panisse, 2008, etc.) traces the life of the fascinating and troubled man who transformed America's bleak culinary landscape into the lush food environment of today.
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