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Product Description: 1906. Harry Flashman, grandson of the famous Victorian General is about to leave Rugby under a cloud. A chip off the old block, one might say. Perhaps more than he realised. Forced to join the army, up to no good at Sandhurst and sent to India...read more

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The sequel to The Wine Lover's Cookbook explains how to incorporate wine to create a rich variety of tasty dishes, ranging from Marsala chicken to savory pork tenderloin with zinfandel-based roasted-plum jam, accompanied by full-color photography and advice on selecting the right wine. Original. 25,000 first printing.

Presents over fifty recipes for these baked dishes with a creamy interior and a crisp topping, in both sweet and savory varieties, using readily available ingredients and scant preparation time.

Recipes from the master baker presented in colorfully illustrated large format includes seventy recipes for a wide variety of pastries and covering the range of French regions and styles.

A collection of one hundred recipes culled from the firefighters of San Francisco includes barbecue fare and options from a wide range of cultures, in a volume complemented by an insider's tour of firehouse life. Original. (view table of contents)

Filled with pratical tips and techniques, a lavish volume features a stellar collection of delicious recipes, including Peeky-Toe Crab with Truffled Mashed Potatoes, Rosemary Seared Prawns with Saffron Risotto, and Braised Veal with Lobster Tails, as well as delected dessert recipes, from the critically acclaimed restaurant located in San Francisco's theater district. (view table of contents)

Product Description: In his highly readable memoirs, Episcopal bishop and human rights activist Paul Moore writes movingly of the presence of God in his life and stresses the importance of the Church's witness against poverty and injustice. Photos Four-city author tour. National publicity.

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