"Viv's career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam's Ravens isn't going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she's packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk--so far from the action that she worries she'll never be able to return to it. What's a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing...

The Food Network star takes readers on a tour of America's most colorful diners, drive-ins, and dives, in this tie-in to his enormously popular television show.

A history of the evolution of the American restaurant chef in the 1970s and 1980s, from the pioneers behind Chez Panisse, Spago, and other landmarks to the young cooks like Mario Batali, Tom Colicchio, and Bobby Flay who went on to become household names. Told through the perspectives not only of the pioneering chefs but also of line cooks, front-of-house personnel, investors, and critics who had front-row seats to this extraordinary transformation....

"The Food Network star is back with an all-new, all-American book in his #1 New York Times bestselling seriesIn its seventeenth season, Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives continues its reign as America's best source for finding the funky, scratch-made, and delicious. Now the host and #1 New York Times bestselling author returns with more of his favorite joints across the country--and a few in Canada! In this third entry in his Diners, Drive-ins...

Transporting readers to the streets of Xi'an and the kitchens of New York's Chinatown, Xi'an Famous Foods is the cookbook fans have been waiting for.

Host Rick Sebak visits a number of eateries across the U.S. noted for their breakfasts.

Once again two comedy buddies/rivals take a culinary road trip, retracing the steps of the Romantic poets' grand tour of Italy and indulging in some sparkling banter and impersonation-offs. The two enjoy mouthwatering meals in gorgeous settings from Liguria to Capri.

"Sip, savor, and get the most out of every bite with Rick Steves! With this fun and practical guide to eating well in Italy, you'll: Indulge in the best of Italy's cuisine, from tantalizing antipasti and saucy pastas to luxurious gelato. Get a taste of the coffee culture and vibrant wine scene. Discover what to eat where with food and wine specialties from the country's 20 regions. Find lists of Rick's favorite restaurants in every region. Follow...

When Allie finds the body of a young woman while out on her aunt's lobster boat, she investigates after the police are unable even to identify the dead beauty.

For the first time ever, Lonely Planet has compiled the best dining spots in every country of the world. Our writers know how to sniff out the best food around and our picks favour local, authentic and atmospheric experiences - whether that means tucking into tasty oysters at a seafood shack in southeast England or gorging on the best jerk chicken in Jamaica.Throughout the book's 600-plus pages, we also profile the must-try delicacies unique to each...