I can’t promise that the Ultimate Visual Dictionary published by DK Publishing, Inc., New York, will cure you of yelling to anyone within hearing distance, “Do you remember what those little petals that sit on the top of a strawberry are called?” but I can tell you that when no one in the house comes running to your aid, you will be really glad to have this reference sitting right on your desk.
Category: Book Reviews
Book Reviews
Weight Loss for Dummies: A Review of The Ultimate Weight Loss Book by Rob Brinkman
If you have read a lot of diet books, and are looking for the magic cure, don’t waste your money. You already know how to lose weight. Eat less, exercise more, and don’t go on fad diets. There. Hundreds of dollars of totally free advice, all in the space of one sentence!
A review of Father Lands by Emily Ballou
Throughout the book, the intensity of the emotions are coupled with the tight ‘coming of age’ plot and the very rich details which strongly evoke Milwaukee Wisconsin in the 1970s. Ballou is a poet and her writing is strongly poetic,…
Superlative Haute Cuisine: A Review of La Cuisine De Joel Robuchon: A Seasonal Cookbook
Superlative Haute Cuisine: A Review of La Cuisine De Joel Robuchon: A Seasonal Cookbook Joel Robuchon is considered to be one of the best chefs in the world. His Paris restaurant Jamin, from which he has recently retired, has been…
Stirring the Senses: A Review of Christine Manfield’s Stir
Most of the recipes are either quick or fuss free, most are simple, and all involve strong spices, the freshest ingredients, and full use of the olfactory glands. Few home (or professional) cooks have Manfield’s dedication to detail, skill, or…
Making A Decent Living: A Review of Michael Meanwell’s The Enterprising Writer
Making A Decent Living: A Review of Michael Meanwell’s The Enterprising Writer Meanwell knows what he is talking about — public relations, writing speeches, putting together newsletters, advertising, how to market your own business, dealing with writer’s block and lots…
Tarting it Up: A Review of Tamasin Day-Lewis’ The Art of the Tart
Tarting it Up: A Review of Tamasin Day-Lewis’ The Art of the Tart The daughter of poet Cecil-Day Lewis, and sister of actor Daniel, Tamasin Day-Lewis combines sophistication, and high level of literary skill, with considerable culinary capability. Her latest…
Eating on the Run: A review of Survival From the Fittest by Louise Burke, Greg Cox, Nikki Cummings, and Ben Desbrow
The Australian Institute of Sport’s latest cookbook Survival From the Fittest, is the second cookbook in the series, a companion cookbook to their first Survival For the Fittest, and features a range of very easy, quick, and healthy meals, many of which…
The Perfect Non-Diet: A Review of The Real Age Diet: Make Yourself Younger With What You Eat
The medical credentials of the authors is very sound, the advice provided is good, moderate, easy to follow, and there are actually some interesting and innovative suggestions for eating in ways more conducive to good health and good living. What…
Of Woman, Guilt and Love: Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace
Atwood’s book takes the basic story as her premise, but uses a number of fictional techniques, primarily the narrative first person, but also letters, newspaper accounts, quotes and bits of poetry and song to create a tale of love, guilt,…