We have all done it: ruined an entire dinner; burned a piece of toast; served raw chicken to our guests. Cooking can be a daunting, frustrating, and hopeless pursuit . . . and when you are in a pickle, it's time for a little pep talk from some of the biggest cooking and non-cooking experts—people like Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Alice Waters, Truman Capote, Maya Angelou, and many others who, at one time or another, have also scorched their lunch. But remember, as the cookbook author Alana Chernila likes to say, “Homemade food is the opposite of perfection.”

A compact volume that introduces modern gentlemen to some of the greatest pleasures in life, from the very best spirits to the most complex hot sauces to the suavest of accessories. The book is targeted to aspiring bon vivants, modern metrosexuals, millennials, and hipsters eager to become the new gentleman. Content not only includes quick guides to great drinks, foods, and cigars, but also makes the case for why every real gentleman needs a great flask, a classic pen, and a watch that may not be “smart” but will make you look and feel like 007. Features short essays on each subject, with classic illustrations accompanying each, all in a handsome package that will evoke thoughts of a trusted old leather-bound book.

With the darkest coven of New Orleans growing their powers, no one is safe. Odette and her allies barely managed to stay alive by embracing the gifts given to them by the Goddess, but La Magie is bolder and more vicious. More supernaturals are dying, and everyone is looking to Odette for help, but if Crescent Coven calls on the aid of the ancestors, they might be surprised by the help that comes. When Jasper Doyle leaves the safety of his home, pulled to a city he’s never been to by a force he doesn’t understand, the image of a woman sears into his mind, and his magic calls for her... But New Orleans is a magical battlefield, and the war being fought in the shadows is not just for this woman, but for all of their lives. With the help of a sexy werewolf, a tantalizing warlock, and an enticing vampire, Odette readies herself for the fight of her life, with no promise it will be enough to win the war... Fans of Alice Hoffman and Charlaine Harris will love the magic and mystery of this urban fantasy slow burn romance. One-click today to discover if one small coven has what it takes to overcome evil.

With old age comes grey hair, dodgy knees, a sudden passion for re-runs of Murder, She Wrote, and an apparent God-given licence to speak one's mind and be generally offensive without fear of retribution. Under the guise of passing on the benefits of their experience to family members or just casual acquaintances, old people exercise their right to swear, cuss and insult as they please. These feisty philosophers take no prisoners as they use their scalpel-like tongues to dissect modern life and the younger generations. If challenged over their outrageous comments, they'll play the age card: you know the sort of thing - 'I'm eighty-six, I've fought for my country, and if I want to call you a no-good, lowdown, useless fuckwit, then I'll call you a no-good, lowdown, useless fuckwit, Vicar.' Other gems include: It bugs me when people say, 'Life is short.' What the hell does it mean? Life is the longest damn thing anyone ever does! Are they going to do something that's longer? Son, if it's got tits or tyres, you're gonna have trouble with it. We all have our disappointments in life, son, and I'm talking to mine right now. The only way in which life resembles a bed of roses is that you encounter a lot of pricks along the way. Sure I'm surprised you can't get a job, son. I heard the world was crying out for someone who is lazy, has no qualifications but can spit gum into a waste paper basket from ten feet. Don't you think you might stand a better chance of becoming a captain of industry if you got rid of some of that metal shit on your body - like the nose stud and the eyebrow rings? Donald Trump may have a crap haircut but I bet he doesn't have pierced fucking nipples. Son, if life was fair, Elvis would still be alive and all the impersonators would be dead. The secret of a happy life is to run out of cash and air at exactly the same time.

Stolen Vegetable Soup By: Gary Jones What happens when a bunch of friends and family get together and one of them just happens to be a professional chef? They tend to find more excuses to keep getting together. In a year filled with special occasions, Chef Gary Jones has found a way to bridge the gap between these celebrations. In Stolen Vegetable Soup, with the assistance of team SVS, a roadmap of various party fare is laid out in a way that illustrates not only how to prepare the dishes, but through chatty asides on personal adventures invites you to join the party. So, if you are having a get together, if no one else can help and if you can find them, maybe you can hire… the SVS team.

Popular financial advisors and consultants recommend reading the non-fiction books of successful people to gain insight into their life perspectives and attitudes that were the key foundations of their success. 'Never Fry Bacon In The Nude' allows readers to see into the mind of successful businessman and entrepreneur Gene Bicknell. This book is a must-read for entrepreneurs and anyone in business! From humble beginnings in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. A caring individual not spoiled by his success, he believes in people and inspires everyone he meets. His life experiences range from being a cattle rancher, veteran, professor, entrepreneur, actor, pilot, politician, sports enthusiast, collector, philanthropist, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. These experiences have given him insight that has impacted many over the years. His good humor and life stories appeal to everyone and he has much to tell. If you've ever wanted to read the mind of someone who has been highly successful, read this book!