The Random House Book of Vegetables (Random House Garden)

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Adel A. Kader and Rosa S. Rolle

Basic approaches to maintaining the safety and quality of horticultural produce are the same, regardless of the market to which this produce is targeted. This bulletin reviews the factors which contribute to quality and safety deterioration of horticultural produce, and describes approaches to assuring the maintenance of quality and safety throughout the post-harvest chain. Specific examples are given to illustrate the economic implications of investing in and applying proper post-harvest technologies.

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photography, Ian Baker

'New Zealand food, wine & art : the journey continues' is the third in a highly successful series of books published to celebrate the culinary, vinous and artistic wonders of New Zealand. The latest edition features completely new recipes and wine recommendations from some of the country's most innovative and creative chefs, along with artworks that reflect the spirit of the land.

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Nichola Fletcher

An illustrated guide to sausages describes 330 different kinds from different regions, including fabada, cassoulet, and salamis, and provides forty-eight classic recipes and twelve techniques for making sausage.

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Sheryl London

Ingenious ways to grow more food in front yards, backyards, side yards, in the suburbs, in the city, on rooftops, even in parking lots.