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TYLER'S ULTIMATE TYLER'S ULTIMATE
“Sometimes even your favorite meals can get a little boring after awhile, and the only thing that’s stopping them from being the outstanding, memorable dishes you remember is a new ingredient here or ... Read More
PAULA DEEN CELEBRATES PAULA DEEN CELEBRATES
“I love all of Paula Deen’s cookbooks. She fills them with her very soul—with wonderful comfort food and great Southern favorites, family-style crowd-pleasers and now, with knock-their-socks-off celeb... Read More
MARK BITTMAN'S QUICK AND EASY RECIPES FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES MARK BITTMAN'S QUICK AND EASY RECIPES FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES
“If you’re a fan of The New York Times Dining In/Dining Out section, you know that clipping the recipes from Mark Bittman’s The Minimalist column is part of the ritual of reading it. As is losing them... Read More
COOKING FROM THE HIP COOKING FROM THE HIP
“If anyone can cook ‘from the hip’ it’s Cat Cora, the Food Network®’s only female Iron Chef champion. On that show her ability to improvise really paid off, and here she shares her own stock of tips a... Read More
SANDRA LEE SEMI-HOMEMADE GATHERINGS SANDRA LEE SEMI-HOMEMADE GATHERINGS
Serve any one of Sandra Lee’s recipes and it will taste like you’ve been slaving for hours. But as the Food Network® star’s legions of fans know, the secret is her formula: combine 30% fresh ingredien... Read More
BALL® COMPLETE BOOK OF HOME PRESERVING BALL® COMPLETE BOOK OF HOME PRESERVING
If your grandmother ever put up pickles or peaches, she probably used a Ball trademarked jar—and who better than the experts to pass on the secrets to making your own from-scratch preserves? • Comp... Read More
HORS D'OEUVRE AT HOME WITH THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA HORS D'OEUVRE AT HOME WITH THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
“Who wouldn’t love to nibble on delicious little tidbits like Palmiers with Proscuitto or a Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Tartlet or two. Count me in. In fact, I’ve often said that I could make a m... Read More
THE 150 BEST AMERICAN RECIPES THE 150 BEST AMERICAN RECIPES
“The bad news is that this is the last Best American Recipes annual; the series is being discontinued. “The good news is that the series is going out with a BANG! “Year after year, Fran McCullo... Read More
PAULA DEEN: IT AIN'T ALL ABOUT THE COOKIN' PAULA DEEN: IT AIN'T ALL ABOUT THE COOKIN'
“If you weren’t a Paula Deen fan before this book, you will be when you finish it. I wonder if there’s a more truthful autobiography of any person’s rise to the top. This one is so honest, so real—it ... Read More
QUICK FIX MEALS QUICK FIX MEALS
“This cookbook packs a one-two punch. First, it’s fast: Miller is a busy mom who doesn’t always have time to cook. And, secondly, she isn’t willing to sacrifice nutrition for speed. These recipes are ... Read More
THE BEST OF GOURMET 2007 THE BEST OF GOURMET 2007
“I took one look at this cookbook and thought, ‘Wow! We should all look this great at 65!’ “I look forward to Gourmet’s ‘best of the year’ collection every year, but this year it really does look b... Read More
PIGS IN HEAVEN PIGS IN HEAVEN
This wonderful follow up to Kingsolver’s The Bean Trees finds Taylor still settled in Arizona with a 6-year-old Turtle who, while recovering, is still haunted by an abusive past. When a Native America... Read More
THE BEAN TREES THE BEAN TREES
We know there’s a good chance you’ve read something by Barbara Kingsolver, but if you skipped The Bean Trees, you’re missing out. Much like The Kite Runner, this book’s popularity is due to the legion... Read More
THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE
Whenever we think that the history of the Second World War is exhausted and there are no more amazing and important stories to be told, a book like The Zookeeper’s Wife comes along: a moving, unlikely... Read More
SHOOT HIM IF HE RUNS SHOOT HIM IF HE RUNS
We didn’t think it was true when we read it. There was no way Stuart Woods would kill off one of his most interesting and enigmatic characters—Teddy Fay, the rogue master spy with a penchant for assas... Read More
OBAMA: FROM PROMISE TO POWER OBAMA: FROM PROMISE TO POWER
Barack Obama’s meteoric rise from Hawaiian high schooler to exemplary Harvard Law School student to well-groomed politico is the stuff of legend. Since his headline-grabbing speech at the Democratic N... Read More
THE ASSAULT ON REASON THE ASSAULT ON REASON
Al Gore may have been denied the presidency, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming one of America’s most inspiring visionary leaders. Through such insightful books as Earth in the Balance and his ... Read More
THE AUDACITY OF HOPE THE AUDACITY OF HOPE
The presidential hopeful’s bestselling book on how we can move beyond partisan politics and effectively solve problems like economic insecurity, racial and religious tensions, and terrorism. A powerfu... Read More
THE SIEGE OF MECCA THE SIEGE OF MECCA
On November 20, 1979, an event occurred in Saudi Arabia that would have dire consequences for America. Yet, at the time, it was hardly reported, partly because the Saudi government imposed a news blac... Read More
SONGS WITHOUT WORDS SONGS WITHOUT WORDS
O. Henry Award-winning author Ann Packer made a huge splash with her bestselling debut novel The Dive From Clausen’s Pier. Scott Turow called it, “one of those small miracles that reinforce our faith ... Read More
DOWN RIVER DOWN RIVER
John Hart's debut thriller The King of Lies catapulted him onto the New York Times bestseller list, won him an Edgar nomination, and garnered tremendous acclaim from both critics and his literary peer... Read More
THE VERNEYS THE VERNEYS
“To know the Verneys is to know the seventeenth century,” writes author Adrian Tinniswood in his brilliant—and true—family saga. That’s because the Verneys had a centuries-long practice of keeping all... Read More
THE CHOICE THE CHOICE
Travis has everything a man could want, except Gabby, his attractive neighbor with a longtime boyfriend. Will Travis’s hope for love pay off? ... Read More
THE DOUBLE AGENTS THE DOUBLE AGENTS
A work of fiction but based on actual events, The Double Agents is the team effort of W.E.B. Griffin and his son William E. Butterworth IV. The most exciting and suspenseful tale in the “Men at War” s... Read More
THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN
“For James Lee Burke, Hurricane Katrina must have been like the 500-pound gorilla in the corner of the room when he sat down to write The Tin Roof Blowdown. Burke’s novels live and breathe Louisiana a... Read More
NEW ENGLAND WHITE NEW ENGLAND WHITE
“Five years ago, John Grisham helped launch Yale Law professor Stephen Carter’s career as a novelist when he praised The Emperor of Ocean Park on national TV. The book became a #1 bestseller and a fav... Read More
HOW STARBUCKS SAVED MY LIFE HOW STARBUCKS SAVED MY LIFE
“Michael Gill lived a charmed life right up until the day in his mid-50s when he was fired from his high-paying executive job. Then the rest of his life began to spiral downward. He became one of thos... Read More
SEND SEND
“Scenario #1. Your friend sends you the jerky e-mail she got from her boss. You reply by agreeing that the guy is a moron. Only problem—your reply goes to the boss instead of to your friend Scena... Read More
DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT® ANYTHING DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT® ANYTHING
With his wildly entertaining, mega-selling Don’t Know Much About…series, Kenneth C. Davis has enlightened us about topics as varied as the solar system, mummies, geography, mythology, and the Bible. N... Read More
ALMOST A MIRACLE ALMOST A MIRACLE
In this gripping chronicle of America’s struggle for independence, veteran historian John Ferling transports readers to the grim realities of that war, capturing an eight-year conflict filled with her... Read More
WINNING AFTER LOSING WINNING AFTER LOSING
How much weight have you lost…10…20…30 pounds or more? Congratulations! It may seem very challenging to keep those pounds off for good, but let Stacey Halprin show you that it can be done. Halprin’s l... Read More
BAREFOOT BAREFOOT
In Elin Hilderbrand’s moving novel, three women find themselves with three very different problems at a summerhouse in Nantucket. Brenda has lost her prestigious job as a literature professor thanks t... Read More
THE CHEROKEE NATION AND THE TRAIL OF TEARS THE CHEROKEE NATION AND THE TRAIL OF TEARS
In this new volume in The Penguin Library of American Indian History, two expert historians shed light on one of the most disturbing events in our national past, the forced relocation of the Cherokee ... Read More
BONES TO ASHES BONES TO ASHES
If you’ve read any of Kathy Reichs’ previous blockbuster bestsellers like Cross Bones and Break No Bones, you know she is the defining talent in forensic mysteries. And now Bones to Ashes features the... Read More
THE LION AND THE UNICORN THE LION AND THE UNICORN
In the Anglo-American political tradition, Gladstone and Disraeli are perhaps unique: it is hard to think of another pair of political figures who, in their decades-long rivalry, so embodied the polit... Read More
EINSTEIN EINSTEIN
It’s easy to imagine Einstein presenting his general theory of relativity as the old man with the crazy hair, twinkling eyes, and bushy mustache who would become the universally accepted symbol for ec... Read More
PLAYING FOR PIZZA PLAYING FOR PIZZA
Is there any genre John Grisham can’t write? It would be enough to have written only the spellbinding legal thrillers, which made him famous—from The Firm to The King of Torts. But in recent years, h... Read More
THE LOOKING GLASS WARS: SEEING REDD THE LOOKING GLASS WARS: SEEING REDD
Frank Beddor's The Looking Glass Wars made us forget everything we thought we knew about a magical place called Wonderland. Within its amazing pages, we met a strong-minded girl named Alyss Heart, and... Read More
THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET
Get ready for a very inventive read that literally tosses the reader into the life of Hugo, an orphan, whose survival in a Paris train station depends on secrets and anonymity. A treasured notebook an... Read More
PIRATES DON’T CHANGE DIAPERS PIRATES DON’T CHANGE DIAPERS
Here’s a hilarious picture book from member favorite David Shannon that will keep your pirate-in-training laughing. When Jeremy Jacob’s sister wakes up crying from her nap, it’s up to Captain Braid Be... Read More
YOU ARE SPECIAL, LITTLE ONE YOU ARE SPECIAL, LITTLE ONE
Member favorite Nancy Tafuri captivates children in a most charming way. This tender picture book shows the many ways in which each animal baby is loved by his or her mama and papa. With sweet text an... Read More
READY, SET, SKIP! READY, SET, SKIP!
With a flair for learning about yourself through humor, the author of Fancy Nancy takes the reader on an upbeat journey in bouncy rhyme and cute illustrations. A girl celebrates all the things—blow bu... Read More
FANCY NANCY AND THE POSH PUPPY FANCY NANCY AND THE POSH PUPPY
Member favorite Fancy Nancy wants to adopt a fancy puppy like the one her neighbor has, but Nancy’s parents prefer a family-type dog. Will puppysitting for Mrs. DeVine’s posh papillon change her paren... Read More
THE ONE AND ONLY SHREK! THE ONE AND ONLY SHREK!
Read the story that inspired the popular and lovable ogre Shrek—who leaves his swampy home to go out and see the world—plus other stories in this entertaining collection by William Steig. Fans of all ... Read More
MY VERY FIRST BOOK OF COLORS & MY VERY FIRST BOOK OF SHAPES MY VERY FIRST BOOK OF COLORS & MY VERY FIRST BOOK OF SHAPES
Member favorite Eric Carle’s signature artwork is presented in a unique board-book format for the very first time! Your little learner will love finding colors or shapes in the top half of a page and ... Read More
PAPA, PLEASE GET THE MOON FOR ME PAPA, PLEASE GET THE MOON FOR ME
Monica wants to play with the moon, so she asks her father to get it for her. Eric Carle's enchanting story literally unfolds into a huge spread of the full moon that Papa watches grow smaller—until f... Read More
BABY BEAR, BABY BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE? BABY BEAR, BABY BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?
Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle team up this time to celebrate North American wildlife. In their signature style of rhythmic text and brilliant collage art, your child will delight in identifying the r... Read More
10 LITTLE RUBBER DUCKS 10 LITTLE RUBBER DUCKS
In his inimitable way, member favorite Eric Carle takes the littlest readers on an exciting voyage following 10 little rubber ducks lost at sea. With striking collages and a sweet story that teaches s... Read More
MY VERY FIRST BOOK OF ANIMAL HOMES & ANIMAL SOUNDS MY VERY FIRST BOOK OF ANIMAL HOMES & ANIMAL SOUNDS
Member favorite Eric Carle’s signature artwork is presented in a unique board-book duo! First, your little learner will love finding places animals live in the top half of a page and matching a pictur... Read More
THE TINY SEED THE TINY SEED
Carried by the wind across desert and sea, a tiny seed finally settles down in warm, fertile ground and grows into the biggest, most beautiful flower anyone has ever seen. Eric Carle presents the chan... Read More
DORA'S STORYTIME COLLECTION DORA'S STORYTIME COLLECTION
Here’s a collection that has something for every Nickelodeon fan. Dora’s Storytime Collection features seven adventures in one book, including “Dora’s Backpack,” “Meet Diego!,” and more. (Ages 2-4)... Read More
DORA THE EXPLORER™: LITTLE STAR DORA THE EXPLORER™: LITTLE STAR
Dora must return Little Star to her home in the sky so that Dora can keep making wishes every evening. Will sneaky animals and trolls get in the way? Includes Spanish words for learning basic grammar ... Read More
DORA & BOOTS DORA & BOOTS
It’s never too early to introduce your child to another language. Your little linguist will join Dora and Boots as they explore and play in both English and Spanish. Complemented by the big, bright ... Read More
BAD DOG, MARLEY! BAD DOG, MARLEY!
When Mommy, Daddy, Cassie and Baby Louie bring little Marley home, the energetic Labrador begins to grow…and so does the trouble. When he chews Mommy’s reading glasses and swallows Daddy’s paycheck, e... Read More
PILLSBURY® BAKE-OFF® WINNERS PILLSBURY® BAKE-OFF® WINNERS
Cooks of America, start heating your ovens! The 42nd Pillsbury Bake-Off contest has a new $1 million dollar grand prizewinner—but the 100 finalists’ mouthwatering masterpieces are yours for the eating... Read More
THE QUICKIE THE QUICKIE
Again…James Patterson raises his game another notch! Steel yourself for this twist-and-turn thriller in which a cop’s misguided “quickie” becomes one slow torture… Lauren Stillwell is smart, gorgeo... Read More
THE SANCTUARY THE SANCTUARY
Raymond Khoury’s explosive new novel plunges back in time to 1750 Naples, where intruders have burst into the palazzo of a rich marquis demanding to know “the secret.” Centuries later, the quest conti... Read More
HIGH NOON HIGH NOON
"Nora Roberts shines" (Publishers Weekly) once again in this riveting new thriller that explains why USA Today calls her "a consistently entertaining writer." Might as well get to the edge of your sea... Read More
BLAZE BLAZE
After Richard Bachman’s untimely demise, his final novel,Thinner, skyrocketed to the top of the bestseller lists. And though Bachman may be dead, he’s not forgotten—his last manuscript was recently di... Read More
PILLSBURY® HOLIDAY BAKING PILLSBURY® HOLIDAY BAKING
Break out the baking sheets! It’s time to make your holidays more memorable with Pillsbury’s tastiest treats ever. From cute Halloween “critters” and themed cookies for Kwanzaa to unique Christmas bre... Read More
THE MARTHA STEWART LIVING COOKBOOK, VOL. I THE MARTHA STEWART LIVING COOKBOOK, VOL. I
You'll find all of Martha's favorite recipes from the first decade of her flagship magazine in this collection, now completely revised. What's new? Color photos, suggested menus, updated pantry, equip... Read More
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED YOU'VE BEEN WARNED
The last time James Patterson and Howard Roughan teamed up for a novel (Honeymoon), it became a #1 bestseller and was named International Thriller of the Year for 2005. So we’re not surprised that the... Read More
HOOT HOOT
Anyone familiar with Carl Hiaasen’s satirical wit and quirky characters knows his vision of southern Florida is a unique one. Now, the talented best-selling author writes his first book geared toward ... Read More
WHAT THE OTHER MOTHERS KNOW: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CHILD REARING WHAT THE OTHER MOTHERS KNOW: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CHILD REARING
Where do you get the best information about child-rearing? From the “other mothers,” of course! Other mothers know all, from which snacks will make your kids happy to what to look for in a parent/todd... Read More
NO MORE BOTTLES FOR BUNNY! NO MORE BOTTLES FOR BUNNY!
Your baby is growing up—and you are right there to reinforce positive behavior, even when you both get frustrated. This simple story about giving up the bottle will quickly grab your baby’s attention,... Read More
STINK AND THE WORLD'S WORST SUPER-STINKY SNEAKERS STINK AND THE WORLD'S WORST SUPER-STINKY SNEAKERS
When Stink goes to the Everybody Stinks museum and discovers that his nose has amazing sniffing abilities—whiffing toilet water, corpse flowers, and more—he decides to go toe-to-toe with Sophie of the... Read More
JANICE VANCLEAVE'S BIG BOOK OF PLAY AND FIND OUT SCIENCE PROJECTS JANICE VANCLEAVE'S BIG BOOK OF PLAY AND FIND OUT SCIENCE PROJECTS
Tap into children’s curiosity with this big collection of high-interest science activities and experiments that are inspired by questions from real kids! You’ll find step-by-step, illustrated instruct... Read More
PIRATES MOST WANTED PIRATES MOST WANTED
The phenomenal #1 bestseller Pirates now has a most worthy companion: the equally engaging volume profiling 13 of the wickedest scoundrels of all time, Pirates Most Wanted. Packed with artful pop-outs... Read More
C IS FOR COOKING: RECIPES FROM THE STREET C IS FOR COOKING: RECIPES FROM THE STREET
In the mood for Zoe’s Easy Cheesy Waffles? Crave a Cookie Monster’s Peanut and Jelly Thumbprint Cookie? With 50 fun and nutritious recipes, cool facts, and useful tips on every page, there’s no such t... Read More
HUSH, LITTLE PUPPY HUSH, LITTLE PUPPY
Rock your little one to sleep with beautiful art and rhyming text found in this sweet version of the classic lullaby. Capture the dreamy effect of the soft pastels and read, or sing, along to the rhyt... Read More
UP, DOWN, AND AROUND UP, DOWN, AND AROUND
Learn how the garden grows! This adorable, child’s eye-view of a garden has all the rhythms of a beautiful summer day as your child joins in “reading” the catchy rhyme and discovers the way different ... Read More
ELLA OF COURSE ELLA OF COURSE
Whether your child carries a blanket or an umbrella as a comfort object, Ella the pig will make them smile from ear to ear in this delightfully reassuring picture book. The spunky pig is usually a pro... Read More
SEPTIMUS HEAP BOOK THREE: PHYSIK SEPTIMUS HEAP BOOK THREE: PHYSIK
Septimus Heap’s first appearance in Magyk made Lemony Snicket and Potter fans sit up and take notice. His second fantastical outing, Flyte, proved that Heap was no one-hit wonder. Now, the third book ... Read More
BOB AND OTTO BOB AND OTTO
Member favorite author Nick Bruel will lure your child into a beautiful story about a friendship between an earthworm and a caterpillar. With simple text and bold art that is both playful and technica... Read More
MARY ENGELBREIT’S® MOTHER GOOSE MARY ENGELBREIT’S® MOTHER GOOSE
From the vast and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit springs a world of Mother Goose rhymes filled with time-honored favorite characters—such as a mouse running up the clock, piggies going to mar... Read More
A GOOD DAY A GOOD DAY
In his inimitable style, Caldecott winner Kevin Henkes turns what starts out as a terrible day into a terrific one—filled with surprises. With bold, watercolor art and repeated text that will help you... Read More
THE HAPPY EGG THE HAPPY EGG
In a simple story that is simply charming, award-winning author Ruth Krauss and illustrator Crockett Johnson celebrate the promise that awaits a little bird still inside an egg, and when the time is j... Read More
CURIOUS GEORGE CURIOUS GEORGE
Share a classic from your childhood with a new generation. The original picture book, just as it was written and published by H. A. Rey. No child's library is complete without this classic story which... Read More
LITTLE QUACK'S NEW FRIEND LITTLE QUACK'S NEW FRIEND
Widdle, Waddle, Piddle, Puddle, and Little Quack think there is nothing more fun than playing with one another. But one day a new creature splunks into their pond and wants to join in the fun. With ex... Read More
A CHILDREN'S TREASURY OF PRAYERS A CHILDREN'S TREASURY OF PRAYERS
Here’s a soothing way to end the day! With sweet and vibrant art, this sturdy prayer board book is filled with simple words of peace from different faiths and renown poets. Embossed art and friendly a... Read More
DORA'S WORLD DORA'S WORLD
Introduce your curious toddler to Dora’s world with miniature word books—sized just right for your growing baby’s hands—for reading and stacking fun. Your child will recognize basic words, a few in Sp... Read More
A CHILD'S FIRST BIBLE A CHILD'S FIRST BIBLE
Like a letter from God, this Bible is a perfect introduction for young readers. Kid-friendly language and vibrant illustrations pair with interactive questions and special thoughts to bring the Bible ... Read More
HOW DO DINOSAURS LEARN THEIR COLORS? & PLAY WITH THEIR FRIENDS? HOW DO DINOSAURS LEARN THEIR COLORS? & PLAY WITH THEIR FRIENDS?
Member favorites Jane Yolen and Mark Teague team up this time to teach the youngest learner about colors and getting along with friends—and they do it with “dino-mite” rhyme and humor! Sized just righ... Read More
DAVID GETS IN TROUBLE DAVID GETS IN TROUBLE
David has every excuse in the book for why he’s skateboarding in the house or pulling the cat’s tail, but he soon learns that taking responsibility and saying he’s sorry is the way to go. A hilariousl... Read More
ONLY YOU ONLY YOU
From dawn to dusk, no one loves your baby more than you do, and this read-aloud shares what you feel so deep within your heart. The perfect book to read after a busy day, this sweet book will bridge t... Read More
BEAR OF MY HEART BEAR OF MY HEART
Veteran children’s author Joanne Ryder will touch the heart of your little one with this charming bedtime picture book. With soothing watercolors depicting sweet animals and a gentle message spreading... Read More
FANCY NANCY FANCY NANCY
Why settle for plain when you can have everything fancy? Why say purple if you can say fuchsia? According to Nancy, more is always better when it comes to being fancy, and she is determined to teach h... Read More
GOODNIGHT MOON BOARD BOOK GOODNIGHT MOON BOARD BOOK
A sleepy bunny bids goodnight to all the objects in his room, in this classic bedtime story. The singsong rhythm, familiar objects and whimsical rhymes make this a perfect way to lull children to slee... Read More
PIRATES DON'T CHANGE DIAPERS PIRATES DON'T CHANGE DIAPERS
Here’s a hilarious picture book from member favorite David Shannon that will keep your pirate-in-training laughing. When Jeremy Jacob’s sister wakes up crying from her nap, it’s up to Captain Braid Be... Read More
ANIMAL PLANET®: THE MOST EXTREME ANIMALS ANIMAL PLANET®: THE MOST EXTREME ANIMALS
Based on the popular Animal Planet® television show, The Most Extreme, get ready to count down the top ten animals in extreme categories: fighters, daredevils, thinkers, builders, and many more! Eight... Read More
THE ALEXANDRIA LINK THE ALEXANDRIA LINK
Steve Berry, “…the next John le Carre…in international intrigue fiction” (Florida Times-Union) returns with another nail-biting adventure that mixes hidden histories with page-turning suspense. This t... Read More
A LONG WAY GONE A LONG WAY GONE
“I realize it sounds odd, but this memoir makes me think of The Diary of Anne Frank. It is the work of a young writer whose talent was forged in the horrors of his childhood. It shows human nature at ... Read More
A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN
In this beloved classic novel, first published in 1943, a determined young girl grows up in the slums of Brooklyn at the turn of the century and strives for a better life.... Read More
LIDIA'S ITALY LIDIA'S ITALY
Travel through Italy with Lidia and delight in the 140 recipes from her favorite towns and cities, such as Chicken with Artichokes from Rome and Limoncello Tiramisu from Padova and Treviso.... Read More
THE NANNY DIARIES THE NANNY DIARIES
Two ex-nannies bite back in this based-on-truth laugh fest. To help defray her college tuition, "Nan" takes a part-time nanny position with Mr. and Mrs. "X," a wealthy Manhattan couple. To... Read More
EVERYDAY PASTA EVERYDAY PASTA
Do you eye a plate of linguini with longing? Does the sight of manicotti make you melt? If so, Food Network® star Giada will help you feed your passion for pasta. Find 100 mouthwatering recipes, from ... Read More
THE ROAD THE ROAD
At once brutal and tender, despairing and hopeful, The Road is Cormac McCarthy’s captivating tale of the struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. “Stunning” (The New York Times).... Read More
FOOD NETWORK® FAVORITES FOOD NETWORK® FAVORITES
In Food Network® Favorites you’ll find 110 recipes from the network’s biggest names—Emeril, Rachael, Mario, Alton, Paula Deen and more—plus sure-fire winners from the Food Network kitchens. Chosen by ... Read More
ALL-NEW COMPLETE COOKING LIGHT® COOKBOOK ALL-NEW COMPLETE COOKING LIGHT® COOKBOOK
“This is a fantastic book, and one you really don’t want to miss. (I have only two copies in the office, and co-workers keep dropping by to see if I have any ‘extras’ to give away.) “Not on their l... Read More
175 ESSENTIAL SLOW COOKER CLASSICS 175 ESSENTIAL SLOW COOKER CLASSICS
“It’s not just my imagination: this book does have more color photography than most slow cooker cookbooks—that’s a fact! With more than 100 full-color photos and 175 recipes, this new entrant into the... Read More
SOUTHERN LIVING® SLOW-COOKER COOKBOOK SOUTHERN LIVING® SLOW-COOKER COOKBOOK
This is the kind of cookbook busy cooks will love—200 tasty, easy-to-prepare meals you can prepare in the morning and enjoy at night! And because they’re vetted in the test kitchens at Southern Living... Read More
JOY OF COOKING, 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION JOY OF COOKING, 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
“Irma Rombauer self-published the very first Joy of Cooking back in 1931, and now, 75 years later, it’s absolutely one of the most influential American cookbooks in American history. Her daughter, Mar... Read More
SECRETS OF SLOW COOKING SECRETS OF SLOW COOKING
“Slow cooker cookbooks are usually ‘no-frills’ affairs, with a high recipe count and little to no illustrations. So this cookbook really stands out in the crowd, with color photos that are so gorgeous... Read More
PERFECT RECIPES FOR HAVING PEOPLE OVER PERFECT RECIPES FOR HAVING PEOPLE OVER
When it comes to fabulous “goof-proof” recipes, Pam Anderson is one of the most reliable authors we know. We’ve carried all of her cookbooks here and all have been member favorites. This one, we’re su... Read More
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® BIGGEST BOOK OF SLOW COOKER RECIPES 2 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® BIGGEST BOOK OF SLOW COOKER RECIPES 2
Get 4 Books for $1.00 each WITH MEMBERSHIP BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® BIGGEST BOOK OF SLOW COOKER RECIPES 2 Club Price: $13.99 Publisher Edition: $19.95 You ... Read More
THE LADY & SONS: SAVANNAH COUNTRY COOKBOOK THE LADY & SONS: SAVANNAH COUNTRY COOKBOOK
Paula Deen’s first cookbook showcases the scrumptious southern food served at her popular Savannah restaurant. If you can’t make it to Georgia, you can still savor these authentic dishes at home—from ... Read More
THE CAKE BOOK THE CAKE BOOK
There’s nothing like a freshly baked cake, made with love, to make an occasion special, and in this heavenly collection of 183 goof-proof recipes you’ll find a cake for special days, holidays, and eve... Read More
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES COOKBOOK DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES COOKBOOK
“I found this cookbook hugely entertaining, and I don’t even watch the show. (For me, Sunday nights are for Sopranos watching.) I have plenty of friends that do watch Desperate Housewives, though, and... Read More
THE BEST OF GOURMET 2006 THE BEST OF GOURMET 2006
It’s that time of year again… when the editors of Gourmet present their annual “Best of” compilation. And once again, it’s a winner on every count! INTERNATIONAL FEASTS This year, the international d... Read More
MEXICAN EVERYDAY MEXICAN EVERYDAY
Rick Bayless is one of Chicago’s best-known restaurateurs and one of the most authoritative sources on delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine—so he knows from experience that making truly authentic dish... Read More
RACHAEL RAY 365: NO REPEATS RACHAEL RAY 365: NO REPEATS
With her friendly style and unfailingly quick and delicious recipes, Rachael Ray continues to be the reigning sweetheart at the Food Network®. In this—her largest collection of new recipes to date—she... Read More
THE BON APPETIT COOKBOOK THE BON APPETIT COOKBOOK
“It’s hard to believe that after all these years America’s favorite food and entertaining magazine has never produced a single cookbook—but they’ve put an end to their long absence from the cookbook f... Read More
BAKING BAKING
“Up until now, Dorie Greenspan was best known for helping Julia Child and Pierre Herme write their award-winning cookbooks. (Baking with Julia won both James Beard and IACP; Desserts by Pierre Herme w... Read More
PAULA DEEN CELEBRATES! PAULA DEEN CELEBRATES!
“I love all of Paula Deen’s cookbooks. She fills them with her very soul—with wonderful comfort food and great Southern favorites, family-style crowd-pleasers and now, with knock-their-socks-off celeb... Read More
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® NEW COOK BOOK, ALL-NEW 14TH EDITION BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® NEW COOK BOOK, ALL-NEW 14TH EDITION
“This is one of the most recognized and beloved of all cookbooks, and frankly I didn’t think they could improve on it. Most people I know buy the updated editions as they come out, no questions asked.... Read More
NEMESIS NEMESIS
The Roman Republic fell when its Empire demanded a professional army, a vast bureaucracy, and a decision maker at the top (a “decider”). When the British Empire was faced with a choice between imperia... Read More
HITLER'S BENEFICIARIES HITLER'S BENEFICIARIES
It is one of the most perplexing questions the world has faced: Why did so many ordinary Germans support the persecution of Jews and the Nazi state? Was it fanatical racism? Brainwashing? Or could it ... Read More
SACRED GAMES SACRED GAMES
“When I was first assigned this book to read and write about, it seemed like a rather daunting task. A 900-page novel about cops and criminals in the Indian underworld? That seems like something that ... Read More
THE BOLEYN INHERITANCE THE BOLEYN INHERITANCE
If any in the scandalous court of Henry VIII fear Jane Boleyn is haunted by the ghosts of her husband and infamous sister-in-law, Anne, they need not worry. Despite the role she played in their behead... Read More
EXILE EXILE
We know our members love Patterson—and we know why. He’s one of smartest thriller writers around. His stories are so well researched (he’s actually a lawyer himself) that they take on a chilling sense... Read More