Carti Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Opal Whitely, Jane Boulton

Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 1995

A lyrical, lovely, and deeply touching adaptation of an authentic journal kept by an orphaned six-year-old girl--later believed to be a French princess--living in an Oregon lumber camp at the turn of the century. 24 black-and-white photographs.

Veronique Vienne

The Art of Being a Woman: A Simple Guide to Everyday Love and Laughter

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2006

From the author of "The Art of Doing Nothing" comes a practical approach to discovering joy in the things of everyday life. "The Art of Being a Woman" is designed to infuse women's lives with the one thing that they have been missing: unabashed "joie de vivre."

Karen Gurwitz

The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook: Give Your Baby a Healthy Start with 100 Recipes That Adapt to Fit How You Feel

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Every woman wants to eat her best. But eating well can be challenging during the best of times. During pregnancy it is aggravated with curveballs such as nausea, cravings, or life. Before you ruin your healthful intentions, check out The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook, which offers a compromise by providing 100 recipes that meet every mother's needs by adapting them to her moods. Feeling nauseous? Turn Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins into a lemony-soup. Craving comfort foods? Modify Asian Cabbage Salad into a traditional but healthy treat. Ready to shed your baby pounds? Transform Fettucine with Mushrooms and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes into a beautiful salad. Feeling good today? Try some Broiled Salmon with Caramelized Fennel and Sweet Onion paired with Crisp Roasted Sweet Potatoes. And the Lemon Cookies and Devilicious Cupcakes are great for any mood. Easily customizable recipes also mean that mom-to-be and her family can sit down and enjoy the same meal, no matter how she's feeling. With helpful tips and options that minimize prep time, The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook is a must-have for any expectant, new or not-so-new mother, who needs a flexible solution for preparing delicious, ...

Julie Klappas, Lyss Stern

If You Give a Mom a Martini...: 100 Ways to Find 10 Blissful Minutes for Yourself

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2009

The authors have compiled 100 imaginative ways they and their friends--including such celebrities as Kelly Ripa and Jill Hennessy--spend their time when they have 10 luscious minutes to themselves.

Alexa Hampton

The Language of Interior Design

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

At an early age, Alexa Hampton learned the language of good design, the vocabulary to speak it, and the elements that define it. As the daughter of interior design legend Mark Hampton, she traveled the world by her father's side, touring the great architectural landmarks and discovering beauty, training her eye. Now one of America's most influential designers herself, Alexa Hampton provides a tour of stunning residences from her own portfolio. Eighteen classic spaces illustrate in rich detail the elements that govern cultivated design--contrast, proportion, color, and balance. Among the residences are a landmark 1912 McKim, Mead & White restoration on Fifth Avenue in New York City; an eclectic house by the sea layered in textures, patterns, and colors; a contemporary apartment distinguished by simple geometry and clean lines; and Hampton's own apartment, filled with an exquisite collection of architectural elements. Hampton also explains how she tailored each space to meet her clients' needs while retaining a timeless aesthetic, and she provides design expertise on everything from fabric schemes to the particulars of paint. From a French neoclassical tour de force of architec-ture, ...

Annemarie Iverson

In Fashion: From Runway to Retail, Everything You Need to Know to Break Into the Fashion Industry

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

If you've ever dreamed of working at Vogue, photographing supermodels, or outfitting celebrities, In Fashion will equip you with everything you need to know to get an -in- into fashion. Former beauty and fashion news director of Harper's Bazaar and editor in chief of Seventeen, Annemarie Iverson--the outsider's insider--knows just how to get noticed and stay on top. In Fashion is packed with her insightful tips, along with advice from leaders at Michael Kors, Bergdorf Goodman, Conde Nast, and more. Straightforward, honest, and insightful, Iverson has put together a book that will help you determine your best fashion career fit will providing a bird's eye view into the most elite fashion companies. Along the way, you'll learn what school may be best for you, as well as how to write a chic resume, handle the pressures of a fast-paced environment, hone your skills to make you a success in your ideal job, and more. The most comprehensive guide available for a notoriously competitive industry, In Fashion exposes all of its seams, with plenty of details on what it's like to work at dozens of of elite and cutting-edge companies. Whether you're just getting started or are considering a ...

Details: A Stylist's Secrets to Creating Inspired Interiors

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

From the beloved stylist of "Domino" magazine comes a must-have home accessory and inspiration resource for creating interiors with character, starting with the details.

Veronique Vienne

The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 1998

The Art of Doing NothingSimple Ways to Make Time for Yourself A culture of overachievers, we make things happen--and happen fast. While rushing along, though, the days seem to get shorter and shorter. If only time would hold still, just a little bit, to let us savor life's simplest moments. . . .The Art of Doing Nothing will help to ease these beat-the-clock jitters. The stress-reducing techniques described here require no time, no skill, no commitment. A practical guide to rest and relaxation, it ushers us into a world where -being- is more compelling than -doing.- Beautifully illustrated with Erica Lennard's photographs, The Art of Doing Nothing gives us permission to celebrate idleness in all its mesmerizing forms. Veronique Vienne's delightfully informative essays on the art of breathing, meditating, bathing, listening, waiting, and more offer useful tips on such skills as how to whistle, stay in the moment, take a nap, cure a cold, or watch the sun set over the horizon. Without further ado--and without feeling guilty--we learn to unwind, exhale, and, yes, stop and smell the roses. Like Ira Gershwin, you will be delighted to discover that you've got plenty of nothin', and that ...

Sonia Choquette

The Wise Child: A Spiritual Guide to Nurturing Your Child's Intuition

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 1999

-Connecting to our intuition unites us with both our soul and the soul of the Universe, Divine Spirit. It takes away our fearful sense of isolation and inadequacy. It replaces fear with a sense of spiritual direction and safety. The world becomes friendly, nonadversarial, and welcoming. Life becomes joyful, amusing, generous, and abundant. This is the divine plan. The intuitive life is one of confidence, inner peace, and creative expression. What better gift to ourselves and our children?- How can I help my children to thrive and prosper? How can I ensure that they will not become unhappy and frustrated as I have been? These are the questions that inspired Sonia Choquette to write this profound and accessible book explaining--through spiritual principles, modern-day parables, and practical exercises--how even busy parents can help children connect to their own source of divine guidance.

Jennifer Wyatt, Laura S. Kastner

The Launching Years: Strategies for Parenting from Senior Year to College Life

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2002

Launching a child from home is second only to child-birth in its impact on a family. Parents can end up reeling with the empty-nest blues, while teens find their powers of self-reliance stretched to the breaking point. During the time of upheaval that begins senior year of high school with the nerve-wracking college application process and continues into the first year of life away from home, The Launching Years is a trusted resource for keeping every member of the family sane. From weathering the emotional onslaught of impending separation to effectively parenting from afar, from avoiding the slump of "senioritis" to handling the newfound independence and the experimentation with alcohol and sexuality that college often involves, The Launching Years provides both parents and teens with well-written, down-to-earth advice for staying on an even keel throughout this exciting, discomforting, and challenging time.

Linda Sunshine, Lewis Carroll

All Things Alice: The Wit, Wisdom, and Wonderland of Lewis Carroll

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Welcome to Wonderland and the topsy-turvy world of Lewis Carroll, where nothing means quite what it seems and nobody might pass you on the street Journey down the rabbit hole and through the looking-glass and enter into the mythical, magical imagination of Lewis Carroll and his beloved heroine, Alice. Editor Linda Sunshine, in her follow-up to the bestselling All Things Oz, has gathered together an incredible collection of artwork, quotations, letters, recipes, puzzles and games inspired by the works of Lewis Carroll. She has traveled the world for the most extraordinary examples of art from hundreds of editions of Carroll's works, including versions from the United States, England, Italy, France, Japan and Russia. Complementing Sir John Tenniel's classic drawings are works by such renowned illustrators as Arthur Rackham, Gwynedd Hudson, Charles Folkard, Blanche McManus, Gertrude Kay, Mabel Lucie Attwell and Milo Winter. Also among the treasures in this collection is a short story Carroll penned for a young friend, -Isa's Adventures in Oxford, - which has gone unpublished since 1900. Excerpts from Carroll's letters, most of which have been seen only in scholarly texts, reveal his ...

Melvin Rodrigue

Galatoire's Cookbook: Recipes and Family History from the Time-Honored New Orleans Restaurant

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Published to coincide with the centennial of one of New Orleans' finest restaurant, this cookbook lets home cooks recreate its glorious French-Creole fare in their own kitchens. Includes more than 125 recipes from the Galatoire family's extensive menu. Photos.

True Tales and Amazing Legends of the Old West: From True West Magazine

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Much has been written about the west--most of it clouded by exaggeration and fabrication. Since 1953, True West magazine has been devoted to celebrating the West's true colors, giving the men and women who settled there accurate voices, exploring every triumph and tragedy of their time--and exposing every vice and virtue. True Tales and Amazing Legends of the Old West commemorates these unforgettable cowboys, Indians, and city slickers through a mix of classic histories and brand-new narratives, all illustrated with photographs--many reproduced here for the first time--of the people and places that gave rise to America's Western mythology. With twenty-six stories that blend fact with folklore, this collection abounds with accounts of the famous and the infamous, including Sacagawea, Wild Bill Hickok, Pancho Villa, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Davy Crockett, and Wyatt Earp. Also here are lesser-known figures whose stories were pivotal to shaping the culture of the era, such as European conquistador Francisco Coronado, rancher "Black Billy" Hill, and fearless lawman Orlando "Rube" Robbins. Other tales recount the wide open plains, lawlessness, drama, mayhem, and promise ...

Florence Isaacs

Just a Note to Say...: The Perfect Words for Every Occasion

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2005

A fully revised edition of Florence Isaacs's bestselling classic, Just a Note to Say . . . offers over 150 new sample notes and ideas to help you write warm, meaningful messages that let people know how much they matter. For a decade, Just a Note to Say . . . has been an unparalleled resource for choosing the perfect words to express sentiments on any occasion. Brief yet meaningful notes at times of celebration, transition, and sadness are more appreciated than ever. Now, etiquette expert Florence Isaacs updates this bestselling classic with more than 150 new ideas, inspirations, and sample notes to help you stay in touch with friends and family. This fully revised edition confirms that you needn't write a lot to say a lot, offering practical advice to help you articulate your thoughts and let people know how much they matter. Isaacs explores the significance of occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings to help you recognize the recipient's personal connection to an event. A cornucopia of holidays and rites of passage such as First Communion, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, La Quinceanera, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan are also featured, along with tips to inspire warm notes ...

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with Martha Stewart s Baking Handbook, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200 foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, Martha Stewart s Baking Handbook takes readers by the hand and guides them through the process of creating an irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, and much more. This essential addition to every cook s library is rich with tips, techniques, and the mouthwatering and stunning recipes for which Martha Stewart is so well known. Covering a delectable array of topics from simple to sophisticated, including biscuits, muffins, scones, cookies, layer cakes, specialty cakes, sweet and savory pies and tarts, and pastries and breads, she provides a dazzlingly delicious yet crystal-clear, vividly illustrated repertoire of recipes. There are cakes that are elegant enough for formal occasions, such as showers, weddings, and dinner parties, and basic favorites meant to be enjoyed every day and then passed down through the generations. Every chapter includes indispensable ...

Carole Walter

Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More: 200 Anytime Treats and Special Sweets for Morning to Midnight

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2007

From pound cakes to strudels, this collection features simple recipes for Americas favorite baked goodies. Walters easy-to-follow instructions, expert tips, and foolproof recipes make this cookbook a must for any baker.

Giada De Laurentiis

Giada's Family Dinners

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2006

In her "New York Times" bestseller "Everyday Italian," Giada De Laurentiis introduced us to the simple, fresh flavors of her native Italian cuisine. Now, America s favorite Italian cook is back with a new batch of simple, delicious recipes geared toward family meals Italian style. These unpretentious and delicious meals are at the center of some of Giada s warmest memories of sitting around the table with her family, passing bowls of wonderful food, and laughing over old times. Recipes for soups like Escarole and Bean and hearty sandwiches such as the classic Italian Muffuletta make casual, easy suppers, while one-pot dinners like Giada s Chicken Vesuvio and Veal Stew with Cipollini Onions are just as simple but elegant enough for company. You ll also find recipes for holiday favorites you ll be tempted to make all year round, including Easter Pie, Turkey and Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta, and Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce. "Giada s Family Dinners" celebrates the fun of family meals with photographs of Giada s real-life family and friends as well as the wonderful dishes she shares with them in her kitchen. Suggested menus help you put together a ...

Ina Garten

Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Ina Garten, bestselling cookbook author and beloved star of Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, is back with her easiest recipes ever. In Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That? Ina proves once again that it doesn't take complicated techniques, special equipment, or stops at more than one grocery store to make wonderful dishes for your family and friends. Her newest must-have cookbook is all about saving time and avoiding stress while having fun in the kitchen. These are not recipes with three ingredients thrown together in five minutes; instead home cooks will find fantastic Barefoot Contessa recipes that are easy to make but still have all that deep, delicious flavor Ina is known for--and that makes a meal so satisfying. Think Pink Grapefruit Margaritas served with Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs--two classics with a twist. For lunch, Ina makes everyone's favorite Ultimate Grilled Cheese sandwich and Snap Peas with Pancetta. For dinner, try Jeffrey's Roast Chicken (tried and true ); Steakhouse Steaks, which come out perfectly every time and--with Ina's easy tip--couldn't be simpler; or an Easy Parmesan "Risotto" that you throw in the oven instead of stirring endlessly on the stovetop. ...

Lorna Sass

Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Thanks to the low-carb movement and the updated USDA food pyramid, we all know we should be eating more whole grains (the "good carbs"). But what exactly are whole grains? And how can we make them not only what we should eat, but what we really want to eat? In Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way, bestselling cookbook author Lorna Sass demystifies whole grains with a thorough grain-by-grain primer followed by more than 150 irresistible recipes. In this extensive guide to the wide range of fantastic whole grains available-many of which are gluten-free-Sass introduces home cooks to dozens of grains, including amaranth, barley, buckwheat, hominy, popcorn, polenta, Job's tears, millet, oats, quinoa, brown rice, red rice, black rice, rye, triticale, sorghum, teff, farro, grano, green wheat, kamut, spelt, wheat berries, and wild rice. She shares tips for buying and storing these grains as well as the best and simplest way to cook them. And then there are the boldly flavored, contemporary recipes that will truly change the way you cook, covering soups, salads, main courses, and side dishes all the way to quick breads, cookies, and desserts, with a groundbreaking section on whole-grain baking ...

Alice Waters

The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution

Editura: Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Perhaps more responsible than anyone for the revolution in the way we eat, cook, and think about food, Alice Waters has single-handedly chang ed] the American palate according to the New York Times. Her simple but inventive dishes focus on a passion for flavor and a reverence for locally produced, seasonal foods. With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is an indispensable resource for home cooks. Here you will find Alice s philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long. Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that s balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients. Fill your market basket with pristine produce, healthful grains, and responsibly raised meat, poultry, and seafood, then embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery that reminds us that the most gratifying dish is often the least complex."