Search Results: Authors starting with R from Books to Give ~ Books to Love

New York: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2003. Hardcover. New/New; minor shelf wear. Award winning cookbook author (including 4 James Beard awards) Steven Raichlen, known for his PBS TV series BBQ University, offers an impressive collection of healthy, flavorful recipes. Beginning with the "Fifteen Principles for Tastier, Healthier Cooking" - including using lean cuts of meat, using egg roll wrappers as pastry, and using chicken or vegetable broth instead of oil and cream, this book seems at first glance to be a simple diet book. But it quickly reveals itself to be full of genuinely delicious, inviting recipes. Raichlen introduces each recipe with a bit of context - describing Cinnamon Rose Angel Food Cake as "ethereal" and "uniquely American," explaining that the Spanish Arroz Verde is traditionally served at celebrations and festivals, or offering extra tips and variations - like adding blueberries to Fruit "Salsa" for extra color and flavor. The book's bright design, including color… Read More

New York: Dorset Press, 1991. Hardcover. New; unread. This cute little cookbook has a unique concept: it specifically contains recipes for foods meant to be given as gifts. The author writes in the introduction, "while any handmade present is a gift of love, those from the kitchen are straight from the heart." So, the book is filled with ideas for those gifts: a recipe for Herbed Mustard, which can be presented in a fancy jar; one for Gingerbread People, perfect for Christmas; another for Cottage Cookies, served at the King's Cottage in Pennsylvania to welcome guests. The edible gift ideas also include thoughts for how best to present them. A lovely gift book - and, if you give this book as a gift, you may soon be receiving very tasty gifts in return!

New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2016. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. For 60+ years, Steve Raymond has fished all over the world. Among several other books, he has written 10 non-fiction works on fly fishing. In this work of fiction, he entertains with five stories about fly fishing. (In his spare time, Raymond was editor and manager of The Seattle Times.) ABEDESC For 60+ years, Steve Raymond has fished all over the world. Among several other books, he has written 10 non-fiction works on fly fishing. In this work of fiction, he entertains with five stories about fly fishing. (In his spare time, Raymond was editor and manager of The Seattle Times.). This is a beautiful book, and it looks and feels much more expensive than it is. The cover feels amazing to the touch, the paper quality is high, and the font size is excellent for reading. The publisher has done well by this author. Trout Quintet will make an excellent yet inexpensive gift for your favorite fisherman, or for any of the many fans of… Read More

New York: Workman, 2006. First Edition. Softcover. New. Bunky Hurter. Yes, there are some glamorous and even sexy pictures in this handbook, but more importantly, it answers the questions real women have about lingerie but seldom have a way of asking, like, "Does this fit?" or "How do I get that look?" or "That can't possibly be comfortable...can it?" The Lingerie Handbook is as much a reference book and a shopping and care guide as anything else, amply illustrated and full of do's and dont's for all kinds of "underpinnings" and sleepwear. It even has sections specifically for men. ABEDESC Yes, there are some glamorous and even sexy pictures in this handbook, but more importantly, it answers the questions real women have about lingerie but seldom have a way of asking, like, "Does this fit?" or "How do I get that look?" or "That can't possibly be comfortable...can it?" The Lingerie Handbook is as much a reference book and a shopping and care guide as anything else, amply illustrated and full of do's… Read More

Simply beautiful little book detailing the biographical information of Jane Austen during her family's stay in Bath, interwoven with details of her characters in this same setting. The lovely illustrations taken from historic paintings and drawings of the city. Very attractive front cover in look and feel. Perfect hostess gift, or a gift for your favorite Jane-ite!

New York: Pantheon Books, 1981. Softcover. Very Good. Condition is important with this volume. Marc Riboud, renowned photographer, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, and World Photography Organisation Lifetime Achievement award winner, became one of the first European photographers to go to China in 1957. This book, published in 1981, provided a previously-unavailable look into life in communist China. Riboud writes in a prologue note, "For so long, and until so recently, China was a closed and secret land where the huge transformations taking place were almost always hidden from foreign eyes. Today the doors are opening." The book is a fascinating glimpse into history, showcasing art and culture, personal celebrations, and a peek into the lives of many different individuals, from the wealthy to the poor. A fascinating and captivating book.

Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1986. Hardcover. Very good +; would be near fine but for three pages underlined in pen, previous owner's name inside cover on upper right. A comprehensive academic work on government finance. A strong academic resource, but also offering accessible text. Attractive cover with gilt lettering.

Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 2004. Hardcover. New. Supplement to Neurologic Clinics, Volume 22, Number 3S. Neurologic Clinics is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal for neurologists and other medical professionals. Each issue focuses on a single topic; the October 2004 issue focused on Parkinson's Disease, and this supplement includes eight articles on various issues related to Parkinson's disease.

Washington: Island Press, 2010. First Edition. Softcover. New. Repeat photography is a scientific technique in which photographs are taken from the same vantage point over different points in time. This text explores the technical and geographic scope of this method through a series of essays by 35+ scholars. Topics include techniques for creation and analysis of repeat photographs, applications in the geosciences, population ecology, and ecosystem change. Thirty two pages of color photographs are included.  ABEDESC Repeat photography is a scientific technique in which photographs are taken from the same vantage point over different points in time. This text explores the technical and geographic scope of this method through a series of essays by 35+ scholars. Topics include techniques for creation and analysis of repeat photographs, applications in the geosciences, population ecology, and ecosystem change. Thirty two pages of color photographs are included. .

Boston: Little, Brown & Co, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. About the book, from the publisher: "An outpouring of cheers, tears, and applause propelled this tender and hilarious first novel onto national bestseller lists immediately upon publication. Telling the story of two sisters-Olivia, a hotshot Hollywood producer whose life is unraveling, and Maddie, an unflaggingly optimistic, seriously ill midwesterner whose idealism has always driven Olivia crazy-The True and Outstanding Adventures of the Hunt Sisters offers a startlingly poignant reminder of how hope can grow in even the darkest places." About the author: Before becoming a novelist, Elisabeth Robinson had a successful career as an executive and screenwriter in the motion picture business, both for major studios and working independently. In 2002, Variety named her one of the "Top Ten Producers To Watch." Since 2005, MORE magazine has commissioned Robinson to write adventure travel stories. She has also published articles… Read More

New York: George Braziller, 2006. Softcover. New. Back during our days as a business executive, we knew a compassionate lobbyist (yes, they do exist - just not many) who shared that he was finding it increasingly difficult to attend his nightly dinner events. He reported that meeting and spending time with so many returning Iraqi veterans who had lost limbs was heart-rending and becoming difficult for him to process. Wounded is a book that takes on these tragic issues of our times; it is a critical analysis of those wounded in combat, from initial injury through rehabilitation. Dr. Glasser served as an Army hospital physician during Vietnam, and he has written several well-received books during the intervening years and conflicts, including the New York Times Bestseller and critically lauded 365 Days. See photos for Gen. Hal Moore's and David Mamet's assessment of this compelling work. ABEDESC Wounded is a critical analysis of those wounded in combat, from initial injury through rehabilitation.… Read More

New York: Behrman House, Inc, 1975. Softcover. Very Good; contents unblemished, cover has some discoloration.. Erika Weihs. This book is a charming introduction to "The Saying of the Fathers," known in Hebrew as Pirkei Avot. Organized by the famous quote, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?" by Rabbi Hillel, the text is sectioned into segments on internal values, such as the value of life, study, and knowledge, and interpersonal values, such as the value of government, argument, and community. Each chapter is filled with proverbs and quotes from the ancient rabbis and interpretations to provide an understanding of their wisdom. What makes this book truly special are the beautiful color illustrations by New York painter Erika Weihs. Known for her illustrations and exhibits in the Whitney Museum and Carnegie Institute, she provides wonderful visual depictions of the values described in the book, making this a truly unique and… Read More

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. New. Notable for its straightforward, understandable language, this text leads us directly into discussion and answers for the questions we all have as patients, families of patients, and aspiring medical students: What is psychiatry, warning signs, how are psychiatric disorders treated: basis principles, medications, psychotherapies, brain stimulation, consumer warnings, case examples, recent trends, and more. It informs on what therapies are evidence based and those that are not. The "Take Home Messages" at the end of each chapter are a superb feature. Both authors are at Washington University, St. Louis, a distinguished institutional leader in current psychiatric methods and treatment. ABEDESC Notable for its straightforward, understandable language, this text leads us directly into discussion and answers for the questions we all have as patients, families of patients, and aspiring medical students: What is psychiatry, warning… Read More