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Pierre Gagnaire,Jacques Gavard,Eric Trochon: Pierre Gagnaire: 175 Home Recipes with a Twist

Celebrated French chef Pierre Gagnaire, described by Ruth Reichl in "The New York Times" as The Wizard of Paris, offers 175 classic and yet innovative recipes for everyday and special occasions, from lazy brunches to midnight feasts. Pierre Gagnaire is one of Frances most creative chefs, revered for pushing the boundaries of taste and texture. While he has published several books on food-related subjects, this is his first book of recipes written for the home chef. Organized into four chapters covering mealtimes and entertaining, Gagnaire transforms old favorites by adding a twist of originality via unique flavor combinations or the addition of an unexpected ingredient. Breakfast includes French Toast and Lemon-Rhubarb Marmalade and drinks such as Orange-Cardamom Coffee and Sparkling Melon-Strawberry juice. Lunch options include Shitaki-Gorgonzala Ciabatta or Zucchini Pesto, and dinner ranges from Lamb with Potatoes and Prunes or Grilled Line-Caught Bass. Desserts feature Chocolate Tart or Raspberries with Parmesan, and his cocktail party ideas include recipes for drinks and snacks, such as Bell Pepper Cocktail and Pear with Roquefort and Walnuts on Endive Leaves. The photographs bring into focus the fresh ingredients used in the recipes, with artistic close-up portraits. The creative recipes of this master chef will expand the repertoire of the home cooknovice or accomplishedand provide a fresh new home dining experience.

Chris Grabenstein: Island of Dr. Libris

Chris Grabenstein, author of the "New York Times" bestselling "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello s Library" and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson, celebrates the power of imagination with this action-packed adventure that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book! What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there s Dr. Libris s private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It s almost as if the stories he s reading are coming to life! But that s impossible . . . isn t it? Look for brand-new BONUS material in the paperback, including a GALLERY of literary characters, a discussion guide, a behind-the-scenes look at Chris s process, and more! A wonderful tale. . . . A complete original. James Patterson Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun. "Booklist" A science-based variation on the theme of fictional characters being brought to life. [A] satisfying read. "Publishers Weekly""

James Jones,William Styron: From Here to Eternity

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time THE COMPLETE UNCENSORED EDITION THE WORLD WAR II MASTERPIECE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE READ WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD Diamond Head, Hawaii, 1941. Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt is a champion welterweight and a fine bugler. But when he refuses to join the company s boxing team, he gets the treatment that may break him or kill him. First Sgt. Milton Anthony Warden knows how to soldier better than almost anyone, yet he s risking his career to have an affair with his commanding officer s wife. Both Warden and Prewitt are bound by a common bond: The Army is their heart and blood and, possibly, their death. This new edition features an Afterword by George Hendrick, a James Jones scholar, who discusses the novel s origin and eventual censorship at the hands of its first publisher. Now the original language has at last been restored to the most important American novel to come out of World War II. "From Here to Eternity" re-creates the authentic soldier experience and captures, like nothing else, the honor and savagery of man. Foreword by William Styron A work of genius. "Saturday Review" "" Extraordinary and utterly irresistible . . . a compelling and compassionate story. "Los Angeles Times" A blockbuster of a book . . . raw and brutal and angry. "The New York Times" Ferocious . . . the most realistic and forceful novel I ve read about life in the army. "The New Yorker""