Parties, etiquette and entertaining Books

A long-running bestseller, Etiquette Guide to Japan has already helped generations of visiting business professionals and tourists negotiate the complexities of Japanese culture. Now completely revised and updated, this new edition...

Bursting with fresh recipes and practical entertaining advice, this book is the ingredient every kitchen needs.Melina Davies treats everyone like family. Stop by her house and she'll whip you up a fluffy, buttery vegetable quiche with fresh greens in a...

First published in 1920, How to Dine in Style opens a window onto the golden age of elegant dining, where the basic function of ingesting nourishment was elevated to a high social art, attended by intricate details and elaborate ritual.Starched linens,...

Don't just see the sights get to know the people.Legend has it that when Caesar's general arrived on Portuguese soil in the first century CE, he claimed to have discovered a country blessed with a mild climate and a beautiful coastline, but...

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people.New Zealand, or Aotearoa (the "Land of the Long, White Cloud") as it is known by the Maori population, is a land of myth and reality, contrast and contradiction, rolling hills...

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people.Morocco is a joy to the senses. Graced with spectacular scenery, the country's rich history is carved into its architecture and baked into its cuisine. Its marketplaces are filled with...

Make classic sushi along with more artful and exotic rolls with this illustrated sushi cookbook.In this sushi making book, Japanese cooking expert Yumi Umemura offers 85 easy recipes combining sushi rice--the key to delicious sushi--with ingredients...

The Modern Table, by acclaimed chef and author Kim Kushner, presents kosher cuisine in a fresh, contemporary light. Jam-packed with 75 simple and delicious recipes, entertaining ideas, and menu inspirations, this beautiful cookbook is designed to make...

Two delicious books in comics on food reunited! Sushi and chocolate are explored. Fly to Japan and come discover all there is to know about sushi. Franckie Alarcon offers a gourmet panorama of this exceptional dish that has conquered the planet! But do...

More than just a warm and comforting drink, tea has medicinal properties that are widely underused in North America. Common herbs, spices, fruits, and barks have been scientifically proven to help relieve pain, menopause symptoms, high blood pressure,...

Join Geralt of Rivia on his adventures throughout The Continent as you learn to cook 50 deliciousand totally unofficialrecipes inspired by the hit fantasy books, video games, and showThe Witcher.Andrzej Sapkowski's epic fantasy saga of the witcher Geralt...

If you love wine, this book will give you all the knowledge and self-confidence you need to become a world-class wine taster. It reveals in methodical steps exactly how to acquire essential wine-tasting skills. Cees (it's pronounced 'Case') van Casteren...

Regardless of time period, some things hold true: kindness is timeless. Invasion of privacy; divorce; relationship issues; encounters between people from different places and cultures; new technologies developed at dizzying speeds . . . the hectic pace...

Make your own brew at home! The Joy of Home Distilling is a complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Readers will learn about every facet of distilling, from yeast styles and nutritional requirements to the different methods of...

Raw cooking is a form of eating food full of life and nutrition, which contains exquisite flavors, aromas, and textures in order to delight our five senses, particularly our palate. With culinary techniques that conserve and maximize...

Everyone knows that eating well makes you feel good, but Mimi Kirk is living proof that eating well-ideally raw vegan food-can make you look amazing. She's routinely taken to be at least twenty years younger than her age. Live Raw offers 120 recipes...

Over the course of the past two decades, Tony Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as one of the leaders in the craft cocktail movement. Through his work with food and hospitality legends like Mario Batali, Steve Wynn, and Harry Denton, Abou-Ganim has...

Fifty creepy, crawly Halloween recipes inspired by the most popular wizard of all time!Spooky stories involving the preparation and devouring of so many crazy foods call for a spooky cookbook-a really spooky cookbook.A book full of hideous cooking...

A luxury volume on the world's most elegant beverage--by world renowned champagne expert Richard Juhlin, with an introduction by douard CointreauChampagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world, as many labels of sparkling wines bear...

Delicious Dinner-Only Recipes that Showcase the Highly Desirable Beach Lifestyle Dinner is the most home-cooked meal of the day. We gather in the kitchen, open up a great cookbook, and see what ingredients we have in our pantry. Our devices are off, work...

Learn all about tea - from growing and drinking to reading leaves and making medicine!Tea drinking has become a way of life. To put it frankly, it is a love, an addiction, and some would even go as far as to say a philosophy. Dr. Keith Souter examines...

Learn how to create your own dream dessert board!From kid-friendly movie night to romantic date night for two, there is a delicious dessert board out there for everyone. Sweet Spreadsoffers a decadent variety of fifty dessert boards to inspire and...

Become a Jedi Master of mixology with some of the best cocktails from across the Star Wars Galaxy.There is no need to worry if you are a cocktail Wookie, as this sacred text contains helpful bartending tips and Jedi tricks to suit those of all...

With at least 60 recipes,this wide-ranging drinks book is ideal for anyone building their bar library-tongue-in-cheek with humorous anecdotes and thoughtful illustrations, it will also appeal to those who appreciate light-hearted memoir and travel...

80 sweet and savory recipes for any Halloween lover to bake if you dare! Whether you're looking for cute and classic or ghoulish and gory, this book spans the spooky spectrum and has you covered for the entire season.From the very first crisp day of...

Hitch a ride on the Hogwarts Express and eat just like Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, and all your favourite characters from the Wizarding World! A love of food has always been part of the Harry Potter universe, from the fabulous feasts served in the...

Are you vegan - and do you dread Thanksgiving because your family insists on a traditional turkey? Or are you a nonvegan family member welcoming everyone home for the Christmas holidays-and you're scratching your head over what to cook for your newly...

For fans of Little Women, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Christmas Carol, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and more, a literature-inspired cookbook for voracious readers during the festive holiday season.Some of the most famous instances of fictional fare...

The founder of The Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program spills her insider knowledge to help you become instantly more polished. In her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy, the Queen of Good Manners Myka Meier takes formal etiquette that she learned while...

"This ode to combining Southern and Californian menus and hospitality calls to mind a Martha Stewart entertaining tome . . . a very personal ethos on the art of entertaining." -BooklistEntertaining Secrets from an Accomplished Hostess and Down-to-Earth...

Avoid the line outside the bakery - make mouthwatering sourdough breads at homeSourdough is magic. It's healthy, it's tasty, and it's alive. But that doesn't mean you have to be a magician to craft beautiful, tasty loaves from it. Baking...

The infamous appetites of the Gilmore Girls are given their due in this fun, unofficial cookbook inspired by the show. Fans will eat up the delicious recipes honoring the chefs who fuel the science-defying metabolisms of Lorelai and...

For Austrians, dessert is the culmination of any meal-the crowning achievement that can make or break a culinary experience. In this beautifully photographed cookbook, Austrian pastry master Toni Mrwald, and award-winning restaurant critic Christoph...

Whether you were born in the '90s or are longing for them, this themed cocktail book by acclaimed bartender John deBary is the perfect '90s nostalgia gift for yourself or anyone else. Plus, it features a foreword by Saved by the Bell star Tiffani...

Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook lets you travel the world from your kitchen!Professional chef, TV personality and working mom of three kids, Katie Chin shows you how easy it is to prepare new and exciting meals from many cultures. Discover...

This beautifully illustrated Chinese cookbook features all the most popular feast and festival food along with a wealth information. It is often said that the Chinese live to eat. Happily for them, the rich culinary tradition of China is largely inspired...

Petite Eats will inspire any host or hostess to throw a tasting party. Just as wine and beer tasting grow in popularity in homes and apartments across the country, tasting parties are gaining status as the new craze. Why not? With bite-sized treats,...

A fascinating examination of contemporary Chinese culture, The Chinese Mind offers an informative, accessible look at the values, attitudes and behavior patterns of modern China-and their roots in the history of this ancient nation.This excellent...

"Christophe Megel's food is perfect for today. It is savory, tempting, and deliciously simple. His wide experience in Asia is reflected in each tasty morsel. Who can ask for more?"-Ken Hom, award-winning chef and author of Exploring China: A Culinary...

Everything you need to create your own whimsical Mad Hatter's tea party.  "We're all mad here!"   Want to throw your own Alice in Wonderland-themed garden party? This beautiful deck of cards contains cocktails and sweet and savory finger food, as well...