This is the very best of American cooking, from the shores of New England to the rich valleys of California, and from the Midwest plains to the northern mountains. It features over 200 easy-to-follow recipes for every kind of meal, including soups, snacks and appetizers, fish and shellfish, meat and[...]
"The Politics of Hope and The Bitter Heritage" brings together two important books that bracket the tempestuous politics of 1960s America. In "The Politics of Hope", which historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., published in 1963 while serving as a special assistant to President Kennedy, Schlesinger defi[...]
"Neither the highly commercialized nature of professional sports today nor the more casual attitude prevailing in amateur activities captures the essence of Indian sport," writes Joseph B. Oxendine. Through sport, Indians sought blessings from a higher spirit. Sport that evolved from religious rites[...]
Top Chef finalist and seasoned restauranteur Shirley Chung brings new energy to traditional Chinese cuisine, transforming familiar staples into exciting, modern dishes. Born in Beijing, Shirley immigrated to California for college before following her passion to culinary school. She then opened succ[...]