The Grammar of Spice

The Grammar of Spice
Author: Caz Hildebrand
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0500519676

The ultimate stylish kitchen resource, exploring the history of sixty spices and their uses—a must have for cooks and food lovers alike Even the most enthusiastic cooks and food lovers have jars of dusty powders inhabiting kitchen cabinets long past their expiration dates. We often don’t know much about them, where they come from, or how to use them. And yet, spices can elevate the everyday act of making and consuming food to a higher plane of experience. Spices have played an intrinsic part in the human story, running through history, geography, anthropology, politics, religion, culture, art, and design. From alligator pepper seeds, which in the Yoruba culture are given to newborn babies to taste a few minutes after birth, to charoli seeds, which are used in traditional Indian desserts eaten during the festival of Holi, and caraway seeds, which were added to medieval love potions, each spice has its own significance in the lives of the people who use it. The Grammar of Spice is a practical resource for cooks that also changes the way we understand the role spices play in defining not only our food but also our place in the world. Featuring custom illustrations for each of the more than sixty spices featured here—inspired by the work of Owen Jones, one of the great designers and travelers of his time—this beautiful, informative book celebrates the world of flavors that spices open up to us.

Build a Book for Girls

Build a Book for Girls
Author: Holly Brook-Piper
Publisher: little bee books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781499800074

It's BUILD A BOOK FOR GIRLS, an exciting activity journal designed to develop a love of writing and encourage creativity! In BUILD A BOOK FOR GIRLS, kids are presented with a new and exciting activity journal. This book is designed to develop a love of writing while encouraging creativity. While completing the activities, girls will be honing the skills they need to build their own book—without even realizing it! With an ever increasing emphasis on creative writing, this book gives girls a head-start into exploring their imaginations in a structured, positive way.

Spark & Spice

Spark & Spice
Author: Manita V
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2021-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1685389775

From the author of the bestselling novel, The Masquerade, comes a tale of relationships to soothe your soul like hot chocolate fudge and coffee on a rainy winter night. Niyati Reddy, a budding fashion designer, has no clue about the misadventure waiting for her when she decides to go from New Delhi to Paris at her parents’ request. With only her phone, passport, diary, pens, water bottle, a map of Paris and a lot of courage, she arrives in an unknown city to make a mark for herself. Sparks fly in an unexpected direction and introduce her to a spice she never knew she had. But everything comes at a price. Will she be able to make a choice between her essence and desires? “Manita V takes the readers on a sparkly and spicy journey of well-crafted characters with a fresh and riveting take on relationships. Stylish and vivacious… an invigorating tale of adorable people who stay with you long after the book has ended.” – The Times of India “Spark and Spice shares a special bond with author Manita V and her readers.” – The Pioneer “Manita V’s books are known for strong female leads and multidimensional characters. Readers love her fluid, detailed writing style.” – The Asian Chronicle Set in contemporary Paris, Spark & Spice was first posted on two online web portals, including Manita V’s blog. The novel has been massively popular, receiving more than 1 million reads worldwide.

Dangerous Tastes

Dangerous Tastes
Author: Andrew Dalby
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2000
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780520236745

"Dangerous Tastes offers a fresh perspective on these exotic substances and the roles they have played over the centuries. The author shows how each region became part of a worldwide network of trade - with local consequences ranging from disaster to triumph."--BOOK JACKET.

Brutally Honest

Brutally Honest
Author: Melanie Brown
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1787133532

'Utterly absorbing and deeply affecting' – The Guardian As a Spice Girl, TV talent show judge and Broadway star, Mel B a.k.a Scary Spice, has been a global icon since her twenties. But behind the glittering façade of fame, the struggles and pain of this working-class, mixed-race girl from Leeds are laid bare in her critically acclaimed best-selling memoir, Brutally Honest. With deep personal insight, remarkable frankness and trademark Yorkshire humour, the book tells how she went from Girl Power to girl powerless during her ten-year emotionally abusive marriage. Tracing a path through the key moments in her life, she reflects on her childhood, rise to fame and her chilling downward spiral before she finally broke free. In this expanded edition, written with Louise Gannon, Mel brings her story up to date. With her trademark honesty, she tells the unfiltered story of piecing herself back together, dealing with trauma and new heartbreak whilst becoming a champion for survivors of abuse, performing once more with the Spice Girls and receiving her MBE from Prince William.

An Anarchy of Chilies

An Anarchy of Chilies
Author: Caz Hildebrand
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 050002183X

A reference book that introduces the nuances and versatility of 100 members the chili family in lively four-color illustrations, this volume presents everything the aspiring chef or gardener needs to help them harness the heat. With more than 2,000 varieties, and a dizzying array of flavors, shapes, sizes, and colors, the riotous world of chili peppers has no laws and no limits, and a revolutionary power to transform our food and gardens. This essential kitchen companion profiles 100 versatile chili varieties, chosen to showcase their impressive range of shape, color, flavor, and heat, ranging from milder everyday favorites such as the jalapen~o, ancho, and bell pepper to exotic new superhots like the Dorset Naga and Carolina Reaper. Organized by heat level on the infamous Scoville scale, An Anarchy of Chilies tells the story of each variety and offers advice on how to identify, grow, and prepare them. The striking illustrations, in a vivid graphic style inspired by the CMYK process and Mexican oilcloth prints, make this not only a go-to reference but also a beautiful art piece.

A Thousand No's

A Thousand No's
Author: DJ Corchin
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1728219205

This empowering picture book teaches readers that even great ideas sometimes get a NO—but that NO can actually help great ideas become the best ideas! There was a little girl who had a great idea. She had the most amazing, superb, best idea ever! NO? Wait, what do you mean NO? NO again? What is she supposed to do with all these NO's? NO after NO after NO come the little girl's way, twisting and squishing her idea. But by persevering, collaborating and using a little imagination, all those NO's become the building blocks for the biggest YES ever! A Thousand NO's is a story about perseverance and innovation. It shows what amazing things can happen if we work with others and don't give up, and teaches kids not to let expectations of how things should be get in the way of what could be.

The Dragon Grammar Book

The Dragon Grammar Book
Author: Diane Mae Robinson
Publisher: Diane Mae Robinson Ink
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2017-12-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781988714011

Finally! An easy-to-understand grammar book with fun grammar lessons. The Dragon Grammar Book is the ideal grammar book for kids, dragons, and adults alike. From multi-award winning children's fantasy author, Diane Mae Robinson, The Dragon Grammar Book introduces middle grades through adults to the basic rules of the English language with easy grammar lessons. Featuring the zany fantasy characters in the author's The Pen Pieyu Adventures series, The Dragon Grammar Book is sure to be enjoyed by the whole kingdom. "With clear examples and fun activities, this book is a must-have for readers and aspiring writers." -Peter Takach, English Teacher and Grammarian "Having a useful resource that engages students and includes a wide variety of grammar rules with short, fun examples is difficult to find. Robinson has produced a winner with this easy-to-navigate, all-inclusive, grammar guide for kids." -Literary Titan " I've rarely come across as well presented and entertaining an approach to what can be an intimidating subject, particularly for a young audience or for adults learning English as a second language. Robinson gets to the heart of the really puzzling aspects of grammar and offers them up in a format designed to make learning grammar more fun." -Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite "Author Diane Mae Robinson has written an excellent and fun book on grammar that children and adults will comprehend. Schools, libraries, writers, and readers will benefit from this easy-to-understand grammar book." -Barbara Fanson for Readers' Favorite "Do you think English grammar is fun? No? Join the club. It can be torture. However, there is a book called The Dragon Grammar Book by Diane Mae Robinson and it might just change your opinion about grammar books." -Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite

Hippopposites

Hippopposites
Author: Janik Coat
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781419701511

Describes opposite aspects of a hippopotamus. On board pages.

The Spice Book

The Spice Book
Author: Sallie Morris
Publisher: Southwater
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-02-07
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781840386264

A directory of 85 spices and blends, and 100 tempting spicy recipes, with photographs throughout.