From the Winner of Top Chef Masters “A fun, fresh, and inspiring collection that deserves room on any self-respecting home cook’s bookshelf.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review At his many successful restaurants, including New York City’s famed Tabla, Floyd Cardoz built a name for himself by bringing extraordinary flavors to everyday foods and using spice to…

Anthropology has two main tasks: to understand what it is to be human and to examine how humanity is manifested differently in the diversity of culture. These tasks have gained new impetus from the extraordinary rise of the digital. This book brings together several key anthropologists working with digital culture to demonstrate just how productive…

A beautifully illustrated, informative, and engaging guide to 100 plants used for medicinal purposes. Remedies derived from plants are the world’s oldest medicines. Used extensively in China, India, and many African countries, herbal medicine has become increasingly popular in the West along with other holistic and alternative therapies. Botanicum Medicinale offers a modern guide to…

Reluctantly drawn into the schemes of his con-man developer father, Jack Acheson is frustrated by his progenitor’s dishonest intents for the citizens of Kansas City, a situation that becomes further complicated by the machinations of corrupt authorities and mobsters. By the author of The Huntsman. Reprint. 25,000 first printing. GBS_insertEmbeddedViewer(“2bX3qzsM5zsC”, 500,400);

Vaccine reluctance and refusal are no longer limited to the margins of society. Debates around vaccines’ necessity — along with quesitons around their side effects — have gone mainstream, blending with geopolitical conflicts, political campaigns, celebrity causes, and “natural” lifestyles to win a growing number of hearts and minds. Today’s anti-vaccine positions find audiences where…

Blueprint for Action provides a framework for understanding the dynamics of organizational change in early care and education settings. It helps administrators move beyond a “quick fix” notion of center improvement by serving as a guide for organizational analysis and action. The book details a comprehensive method for assessing program strengths and areas in need…