This is a refreshingly different approach to the traditional breastfeeding guide by the acclaimed author of ' Funny Weather'. Fresh funny & stylish this perfect gift for new mothers is packed with visually stunning artwork & all the information needed to breastfeed successfully together with some engagingly honest discussions about the realities of childcare. It will entertain partners friends & anyone who has ever wondered how this mysterious process works. ...

Discover Spain's culture & cuisine. Claudia Roden has spent five years researching & writing about the food of Spain resulting in this definitive passionate & evocative cookbook which takes in the different regions & looks at the history the people & the culture at the heart of this country & at that which binds it all together
- the delicious food & recipes passed down through generations. From simple rustic tapas & delicately flavoured soups to elaborate celebratory dishes served on silver platters & cakes & desserts each with a story to tell this is the book about Spain to learn from & to cook from.
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Each recipe is photographed as it is made & is accompanied by pictures of techniques equipment & ingredients while stunning ...

A journey to some of the Earth's most endangered people in the remote Upper Amazon...a look at the rituals of the Bwiti cults of Gabon & Zaire...a field watch on the eating habits of 'stoned' apes & chimpanzees
- these adventures are all a part of ethnobotanist Terence Mc Kenna's extraordinary quest to discover the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. He wonders why as a species we are so fascinated by altered states of consciousness. Can they reveal something about our origins as human beings & our place in nature? As an odyssey of mind body & spirit Food of the Gods is one of the most fascinating & surprising histories of consciousness ever written. & as a daring work of scholarship & exploration it offers an inspiring vision for individual fulfilment & a humane basis for our interaction which each other & with the natural world. ' Brilliant provocative opinionated poetic & inspiring... Essential reading for anyone who ever wondered why people take drugs.' Rupert Sheldrake.
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The Grand Trunk Road is one of South Asias oldest & longest roads. For centuries it has linked the eastern & western regions of the Indian subcontinent running from Bengal across north India into Peshawar in Pakistan up to Afghanistan. Today it is still a major route the axis of Indias heavily populated north. The Food of the Grand Trunk Road" is a fascinating look at the food culture & traditions that have sprung up along this route promising recipes that reflect the eating traditions of the real India. In addition it presents a beautifully illustrated history of the road since its emergence as Indias first route for traders. This book follows Hardeep Singh Kohlis travels along this age-old route starting in Calcutta linking with Lucknow Aligargh & Delhi before curling north into the Punjab region of northwest India. The recipes are provided by Anirudh Arora head chef at Moti Mahal in London who has devoted his career to researching the long-forgotten recipes of rural India as found along the old Grand Trunk Road. Nostalgic favourites include bhalla papadi chaat a dish discovered in the streets of North India featuring crisp-fried pastry & chickpeas with a tamarind & mint chutney. From the seductive barbecued flavours of the Punjab to the sublime dals & vegetarian food of Lucknow this will be an eye-opening look at Indian food." ...

In sixty-four bite-sized pieces of advice Michael Pollan's Food Rules" tells you everything you need to know to eat healthily dine happily & live well. Eat food. Mostly plants. Not too much. Using those seven simple words as his guide internationally-acclaimed food journalist Michael Pollan offers this indispensable handbook for anyone concerned about health & food. Sensible easy to use & written in plain English " Food Rules" is a set of memorable adages designed to help you eat real food in reasonable amounts gathered from a wide variety of sources: nutritionists anthropologists ancient cultures
- & grandmothers. Whether at the supermarket a restaurant or an all-you-can-eat buffet this handy pocket-size resource is the perfect manual for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food we eat. " In more than four decades I have come across nothing more intelligent sensible & simple to follow than these principles". (" The New York Times"). " Instantly makes redundant all diet books & 99 per cent of discussions around healthy eating... Sense at last". (" Daily Mail" praise for " In Defence of Food"). " Pollan invites us to grab our pots & pans & cook some real food for dinner". (" Time Out" praise for " In Defence of Food"). " Read this witty book for a healthier life & diet". (" The Times" praise for " In Defence of Food"). Michael Pollan has been writing for over twenty years about the places where the human & natural worlds intersect: food agriculture gardens drugs & architecture. " The Omnivore's Dilemma" about the ethics & ecology of eating was named one of the ten best books of 2006 by the " New York Times" & the " Washington Post". He is also the author of " The Botany of Desire" "A Place of My Own" & " Second Nature" & most recently " In Defence of Food"."
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The books in this series from the editors of the Food Service Professional are the best & most comprehensive books for serious food service operators available today. These step-by-step guides on a specific management subject range from finding a great site for your new restaurant to how to train your wait staff & literally everything in between. They are easy & fast -to-read easy to understand & will take the mystery out of the subject. The information is boiled down" to the essence. They are filled to the brim with up-to-date & pertinent information. The books cover all the bases providing clear explanations & helpful specific information. All titles in the series include the phone numbers & web sites of all companies discussed. What you wont find are wordy explanations tales of how someone did it better or a scholarly lecture on the "theory". Every paragraph in each of the books is comprehensive well researched engrossing & just plain fun-to-read yet are packed with interesting ideas." ...

You eat with your eyes first " & no one turns a photograph of food into a culinary masterpiece like a food stylist. Food Styling for Photographers is the next best thing to having renowned food stylist Linda Bellingham by your side. Linda has worked with clients Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Mc Donalds Tyson Foods Frito Lay & many many more. Professional photographer Jean Ann Bybee has worked with Harry & David Dominos Sara Lee Seven-Up Company & more. Jean Ann provides a seasoned photographers point of view with helpful tips throughout. If you are hungry for unique photo assignments & want to expand your portfolio this guide provides the well-kept secrets of food styling techniques that can make your photos good enough to eat. Each chapter covers step-by-step instructions with mouth-watering photographs illustrating techniques for the creation of hero products that photographers at any level can whip up. Bon Appetit! Check out a new podcast interview with the authors about the upcoming second volume in this series More Food Styling for Photographers! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nik-radio/id 365360524" ...

Food is a massive industry & the many key players involved have very different interests. In wealthy nations those interests can range from corporate survival & maintaining profitability in a market with limited demand to promoting a healthy diet & ensuring food safety. For the poor the emphasis is all too often on simply getting enough to eat. As information technology & biotechnology are set to revolutionize the food system it is essential to understand the broad context in which the different actors operate so that all the worlds people can enjoy a safe secure sufficient & sustainable food supply. This text provides an overview of todays dominant food system
- one developed in & controlled by northern industrialized countries & one that is becoming increasingly globalized.
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Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Food Technology. The other five subjects are also available: Electronic Products Resistant Materials Graphic Products Product Design & Textiles Technology. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. FREE 16-page pull-out guide to Controlled Assessment included! Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Food Technology. The other five subjects are also available: Electronic Products Resistant Materials Graphic Products Product Design & Textiles Technology. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. FREE 16-page pull-out guide to Controlled Assessment included! ...