This isn't just any cookery book. This is Mastering the Art of French Cooking & it's a book that is a statement not of culinary intent but of aspiration a commitment to a certain sort of good life a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste & appetite & a little je ne sais quoi. Julia Child's books are a triumph & also a trophy". (A.A. Gill " The Times"). This is the bestselling classic guide to French cooking with over 1000 clear authentic & delicious recipes for every key French dish from Boeuf Bourguignon to the perfect croissant. & now to celebrate its 50th anniversary Penguin have reset & redesigned the text & there is a special anniversary introduction from Julia Child. Published in time for Mother's Day this boxset with its two beautiful hardback volumes will become the essential ingredient for any cultivated kitchen." ...

This isn't just any cookery book. It is " Mastering the Art of French Cooking" first published in 1961 & it's a book that is a statement not of culinary intent but of aspiration a commitment to a certain sort of good life a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste & appetite & a little je ne sais quoi. Julia Child was like Amelia Earhart or Eleanor Roosevelt: she was a hero who'd gone out there & made a difference. Her books are a triumph & also a trophy." (AA Gill " The Times"). This is the classic guide to French cooking with over 1 000 clear authentic & delicious recipes for everything from Boeuf Bourguignon to the perfect omelette. Bon appetit!" ...

Frustrating nerve-wracking job-winning or job-losing flawed yet necessary
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Mastering the Nikon D7000 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information & insights for owners of the new D7000 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion factor that often comes with complex & powerful professional camera equipment. The book explores the features & capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; & detailed how when & why explanations for each option. Every button dial switch & menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles. Darrell's friendly & informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new D7000 users goes beyond just the camera itself & covers basic photography technique. ...

Mastering the Nikon D800 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information & insights for owners of the new D800 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex & powerful professional camera equipment. This book explores the features & capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; & detailed how when & why explanations for each option. Every button dial switch & menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles. Darrell's friendly & informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new D800 users goes beyond just the camera itself & covers basic photography technique. ...

If the purpose is to create one of the best books on requirements yet written the authors have succeeded." -Capers Jones Software can solve almost any problem. The trick is knowing what the problem is. With about half of all software errors originating in the requirements activity it is clear that a better understanding of the problem is needed. Getting the requirements right is crucial if we are to build systems that best meet our needs. We know beyond doubt that the right requirements produce an end result that is as innovative & beneficial as it can be & that system development is both effective & efficient. Mastering the Requirements Process: Getting Requirements Right Third Edition sets out an industry-proven process for gathering & verifying requirements regardless of whether you work in a traditional or agile development environment. In this sweeping update of the bestselling guide the authors show how to discover precisely what the customer wants & needs in the most efficient manner possible. Features include * The Volere requirements process for discovering requirements for use with both traditional & iterative environments * A

Specification template that can be used as the basis for your own requirements specifications * Formality guides that help you funnel your efforts into only the requirements work needed for your particular development environment & project * How to make requirements testable using fit criteria * Checklists to help identify stakeholders users non-functional requirements & more * Methods for reusing requirements & requirements patterns New features include * Strategy guides for different environments including outsourcing * Strategies for gathering & implementing requirements for iterative releases * " Thinking above the line" to find the real problem * How to move from requirements to finding the right solution * The Brown Cow model for clearer viewpoints of the system * Using story cards as requirements * Using the Volere Knowledge Model to help record & communicate requirements * Fundamental truths about requirements & system development"

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What are the underlying handful of fundamentals that havent changed for over a hundred years? From Harnishs famous Mastering a One Page Strategic Plan" process that has been a best-selling article on the web to his concise outline of eight practical actions you can take to strengthen your culture this book is a compilation of best practices adapted from some of the best-run firms on the planet. Included is an instructive chapter co-authored by Rich Russakoff revealing winning tactics to get banks to finance your business. Lastly there are case studies demonstrating the validity of Harnishs practical approaches." ...

The router is a remarkable tool
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Even if youre not a programmer you can quickly learn to write macros automate tasks & create custom applications for Office 2007 with Microsofts Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) & the in-depth instruction in this comprehensive guide. Youll jump right into the basics of recording & running macros with Offices built-in Macro Recorder before quickly moving to the essentials of VBA syntax using loops & functions building effective code & programming applications in Word Excel Power Point Outlook & Access.

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A new & updated edition of bestselling Mastering VMware v Sphere 4 Written by leading VMware expert this book covers all the features & capabilities of VMware v Sphere. You'll learn how to install configure operate manage & secure the latest release. Covers all the new features & capabilities of the much-anticipated new release of VMware v Sphere Discusses the planning installation operation & management for the latest release Reviews migration to the latest v Sphere software Offers hands-on instruction & clear explanations with real-world examples Mastering VMware v Sphere is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities of virtualization. ...