Anglo-Americans wrestled with some profound cultural contradictions as they shifted from the hierarchical and patriarchal society of the seventeenth-century frontier to the modern and fluid class democracy of the mid-nineteenth century.
A stylishly smart collection of practical advice for the busy modern womanWith information on entertaining, etiquette, housekeeping, basic home repair, decorating, sex, and beauty, this indispensable book has everything today's young woman should know-but may not!
Published as the companion volume to the BBC Television show of the same name, The Good Cook is a collection of 100 of legendary chef Simon Hopkinsons favorite recipes, drawn from his childhood, his restaurant career, and his most memorable meals.
With over 30 cocktail and drinks recipes, as well as in-the-know ideas for finding the best quaffing locations worldwide, this book shows you what to drink, where to drink it and ideas for accompanying nibbles from tapenade to tapas.
Whether it's your Mum, your best friend, or your significant other, sweep the person you love off their feet with failsafe recipes for show-off meals for two.
Napkins add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your dining table and this book is a wonderful source of inspiration to help you decorate and customize your home with taste and creativity.
Destination weddings planned in exotic locales, intimate weddings organized on a shoestring budget, full-scale galas with guests from all over the globe.
Fresh Cooking is exactly what the home cook desiresa cookbook with range and flexibility that addresses seasonality, budget, and diverse diets and tastes.
Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Beverage Book, Named "e;Best Drinks Book"e; by Wine Spirits magazine, Faiveley International Wine Book of the Year, OIV Best Viticulture Book"e;A fantastic Christmas present for any wine geek, and one that will provide an endless source of fiendish questions for quiz-setters"e; The GuardianAn indispensable book for every wine lover, from some of the world's leading wine experts.
A funny and provocative cultural history of class, manners, and the decline of civilityIn his smart and thought provoking new book, literary/social critic Mark Caldwell gives us a history of the demise of manners and charts the progress of an epidemic of rudeness in America.
Winner of the Gourmand WorldCookbook Award for Best Innovative Book from CanadaAdrian Harris and Jeremy Inglett are the irreverent and irresistible duo behind the Food Gays, a blog and brand that promotes colorfully vibrant cooking.
Create your own memorable western-style Christmas through A Cowboy Christmas, a holiday collection of decor, traditions, delicious food, and the unique lifestyle of cowboys.
"e;Master Mixologist"e; - The Daily Telegraph"e;Imaginative, daring and flying the flag for the savoury-beverage trend"e;- Harper's Bazaar"e;The drink industry's answer to Heston Blumenthal"e; - Square Meal"e;Pioneering Bartender"e; - City A.
A complete manual for those who desire to understand the rules of good breeding, the customs of good society, and to avoid incorrect and vulgar habits.
From the author of The Grace-Filled Homestead Cookbook comes this collection of more than 40 recipes for creative and delicious charcuterie spreads featuring fresh, wholesome ingredients.
