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Farrell Mason

On a French hilltop, nestled in a magical olive grove, there is a jewel of a cooking school run by Alma Gloria and her gardener, Sam. It remains a delicious secret and no one quite knows how long it has been around. But rest assured, a great deal more happens at La Bastide d'Esperance than mastering the perfect cherry chocolate soufflé. Stepping through the gates of La Bastide d'Esperance, one is reminded of the mystery, the wonder, and the sacredness of each story. Some say the place is run by angels, but you must determine that for yourself. Regardless, lives are changed, bread is broken and shared, and love abounds.

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Tod Dimmick

Whether it's nachos or crock-pot kielbasa, a party, something quick for the kids' lunch, a romantic date night, or dinner-for-one, this guy-friendly cookbook features over 230 real-food recipes for everything from vegetables, pasta, and desserts, to leftovers, appetizers, and grilling. Instead of relying on shortcuts, canned food, or unhealthy processed ingredients, it pares down complex cooking instructions; explains basic cooking terms; figures in prep time and cook time; and allots larger portion sizes.Notes high salt or high cholesterol recipesIncludes more than 230 recipesProvides special tips, advice, and recipe construction for beginners, plus bigger portion sizes for hungry men

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Katie Marsico

Math is everywhere in the kitchen! See what's cooking inside this book--and how we need math to finish the job! You'll need your math smarts to help measure ingredients, calculate cooking times, add and subtract fractions, double and halve recipes, convert cups to ounces and back again, and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!

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M.L. Buchman

"U.S. Special Forces are executing the nation's top television chefs. Only one man knows why, and he's next. To save himself, he must call on a secret society of scientists, the most lethal helicopter that was "never" built, and one heck of a Swap Out if he wants to be around to air tomorrow's show."--Publisher's website.