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La Tartine Gourmande

by Lee E. Cart

Food photographer and award-winning blogger Béatrice Peltre brings together a delicious array of recipes in her cookbook, La Tartine Gourmande. Based on her blog by the same name, Peltre’s book is a lovely blend of personal... Read More

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Inside the Jewish Bakery

by John Michael Senger

There are few moments more satisfying than feeding family and friends with bread made from scratch. No mixes. No shortcuts. It is an ancient practice, enshrined in both the Old and New Testaments. So much more than a cookbook, Inside the... Read More

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Reinventing Fire

by Kristen Rabe

Reinventing Fire is an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the issues and challenges tied to our nation’s energy use. Amory Lovins is a noted authority on energy—especially its efficient use and sustainable supply. In 2009,... Read More

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Beeconomy

by Elizabeth Millard

Beekeepers around the world are struggling with “colony collapse,” a process whereby bees are disappearing at an alarming rate. This challenging situation highlights many issues about the role that bees play, including... Read More

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Who in This Room

by Lisa Romeo

Cancer memoirs, if it’s not too insensitive to say, are multiplying daily, and while that’s probably good—everyone has a slightly different medical story and perspective worth hearing—too few allow the reader in on as many levels... Read More

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