Search Results: Titles starting with F from Books to Give ~ Books to Love

Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2013. Hardcover. Near fine/Very good; minor shelfwear. Authored by law professor and former Supreme Court judicial fellow Alexander Wohl, this work traces U.S. constitutional history throughout the 20th century while foregrounding the father-son relationship between Justice Tom Clark and Attorney General Ramsey Clark. Using personal interviews with Ramsey Clark and the personal papers of Tom Clark, Wohl relates a powerful story of Clark and Ramsey's roles in shaping American history. Aaron J. Ley, in the American Political Science Association's Law and Politics Book Review, writes, "Wohl should be commended for producing such a voluminous, detailed, and well-written examination of two under-investigated historical figures. It is replete with fascinating historical anecdotes that are certain to bring to life some of the most important political battles that shaped constitutional law and legal policy in the United States." Includes 16 pages of black-and-white… Read More

Providence: Potenza Press, 2000. Second printing. Softcover. New. New, signed. Walter Potenza, whom readers may recognize from the Flavors & Knowledge cooking TV show, immigrated from the Abruzzo region of Italy to the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, one of the most well-known Italian-American communities in US. With this book, Potenza sought to share the recipes and the stories of Italian immigrants such as himself along with the culture of Federal Hill. The 85 recipes in the book - including Fagioli Al Fiasco (Beans Cooked in a Bottle), Cuccureddi (Fig Rings), and Trippa Alla Fiorentina (Tripe Firenze Style) - are accompanied by historic photos of Federal Hill, stories from Potenza, and quotes from immigrants. An appetizing cookbook and a lovely portrait of a neighborhood.

Milan: Giorgio Nada Editore, 1990. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A exact reprint of the 1967 special issue of the former, legendary Italian auto magazine, Style Auto. The reprint traces the association of Ferrari and Pininfaria. Filled with photographs and illustrations, this reprint also features an introduction which discusses why Style Auto was such an important influence. Free shipping within the US.

New York: Amsco Publications, 1988. Softcover. As New. Scarce title. Totaling 100 piano pieces in the two volumes, ranging from easy to intermediate, this is an excellent collection of arranged and graded music. Features both classical and modern pieces, including artists such as Mendelssohn, Debussy, Kander & Ebb, and Bing Crosby.

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.

Portsmouth: Arcadia, 2004. Softcover. Very Good. The Images of America book series works with local writers and historians to create books highlighting the history of their neighborhoods. Barbara and Martin Rizek, authors of this book, were fixtures in their Financial District neighborhood. The book provides a look into its history. It is full of archival photos of the neighborhood, each chapter with a different focus: Neighborhood Life; Stores; Culture; Religious Life; Community Services and Education; The Last Days of the Neighborhood; and The World Trade Center. The pictures are charming: they show the origins of now-beloved sites, highlight families of the neighborhood, and offer a glimpse into the politics and culture of the time and place. This special copy of the book appears to have been annotated by the previous owner: the book includes an insert with copy of author's death notice, and several pages include taped-on additions to the photo captions, adding additional details about the… Read More

Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co, 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good: There is a large stamped notice on the front and back endpages and on one page in the middle that says, "This Book Belongs to Harwell Public Schools, Harwell, GA," but there are no date-due pockets or other library indicators. There is some shelf wear on the lower edges of the cover, especially at the spine, and less at the upper spine, but there is much less than generally seen in library books. There is a 5/8-inch closed tear at the bottom of page 3, but it does not reach as far as the text. Besides the stamps already noted, several of the recipes have brief penciled comments from a previous owner, but otherwise there are no markings or stains, and the pages and printing are clean and bright. It is unclear if this edition was originally published with a dust jacket or not. It is bound in red cloth. There is a large white stamped pictorial title on the front cover and white stamped author/title/publisher information on the… Read More

Sydney: Murdoch Books, 2001. Hardcover. New/New. This lush work includes nearly 300 pages of Chinese recipes accompanied by full-page color photographs, as well as photos of Chinese restaurants and other sights. Recipes include authentic dishes such as Braised Pork Belly with Mustard Cabbage, Deep-Fried Squid Flowers with Spicy Salt, and Jiaozi. Step-by-step photographs are provided for the more complicated techniques. Of particular note, this work also features folding illustration "Food Journey" sections, detailing six traditional aspects of Chinese cooking: Dim Sum, Banquet, Peking Duck, Soy, Noodles, and Tea. A strong recommendation for the discriminating chef.

New York: Riverhead Books, 2009. First. Hardcover. New/New. This offering by New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky is an insightful look into America's food history. Featuring papers from the abandoned WPA "America Eats" project, the book includes early food writing, menus and descriptions of food events, and early 1940s recipes. The entertaining essays provide new perspectives on the history of American food, and from familiar sources such as Eudora Welty and Zora Neale Hurston. Engaging.

Bath: Parragon Publishing, 2004. Hardcover. New/New. Part of the Food of the World series, this work will delight the gourmet with a palate for Chinese food or anyone seeking to learn the cuisine. Features 100 refined Chinese recipes, including appetizers such as Jiaozi (Gaau Ji) and Sichuan Pumpkin Soup (Chyun Mei Naam Gwa Tong), with entrees including Five-willow Fish (M Lau Yu) and Ants Climbing a Tree (Maang Ngai Seung Syu), as well as Chinese desserts such as Toffee Apple Slices (Bat Si Ping Gwo) and Eight-treasures Sweet Rice Cake (Baat Bou Faan). In addition to the attractive full-page color photography depicting each recipe, as well as many lovely Chinese landscapes, this book is exceptional for its detailed introduction which provides an initiation into Chinese food and culture and a section on the Chinese pantry.

Gorgeous little book of French posters, on lovely, glossy paper. Finely defined images, deeply saturated colors. Measures 6 1/4" by 6 1/2", perfect to tuck into a stocking or present as a hostess gift. New.