Unleash your inner Soprano and relive all your favorite moments with this companion guide to the award-winning television series The Sopranos. We all know and love The Sopranos, one of the most important television dramas to ever hit the small screen, having run for six seasons on HBO. The story of the Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano balancing his family life with his role as the leader of a criminal organization pioneered decades of genre-bending “peak TV.” Now, Off the Back of a Truck takes you one step further into the world of Tony Soprano and his families, offering an Italian potluck of fresh and fun takes that any true fan can get lost in for hours. Off the Back of a Truck includes: -New looks at everyone’s favorite episodes, scenes, and characters -All 92 deaths analyzed, evaluated, and ranked -An investigation of true crimes behind the families’ schemes -An exploration of movies and shows that inspired The Sopranos -Reflections on the use of music, food, and fashion from writers who are also huge fans -A provocative conversation about what happens in the controversial ending This book takes you on a journey through the six seasons you have watched time and time again—but it's organized so you can dip in at any time, at any place. Roam around as though you’re in Tony’s backyard for a BBQ...

From the ring to the kitchen, celebrate lucha libre with popular Mexican dishes offering a modern twist from iconic athletes, legends, and superstars in this one-of-a-kind cookbook for wrestling fans and aspiring chefs alike. Lucha libre—or, professional Mexican wrestling—is the most popular sport in Mexico after soccer and has become an international pop culture phenomenon all over the world. This officially licensed cookbook with the Legends of Lucha Libre includes more than 50 favorite Mexican dishes with a modern-day twist from the sport's most celebrated luchadores and luchadoras including Solar, Super Astro, Penta Zero M, Lady Maravilla, and more. Also included are fun stories and facts on championship details and family legacies, dozens of photos of wrestlers in the ring and in the kitchen, and illustrations of delicious food. Written by Mexico's leading female lucha libre journalist, Mónica "Centellita" Ochoa has interviewed some of the most well-known wrestlers in lucha libre, costume designers, and restaurant owners from around the globe to compile this must-have collection of recipes fit for hungry luchadores and their families. Recipes include: Super Astro's six-pound Gladiator Torta Taya Valkyrie's sweet and savory Carne Asada Penta Zero M's zero fear Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers Tinieblas Jr.'s twist on Surf and Turf luchador-style WWE Hall of Famer Amy Dumas's vegan Tlacoyo de Nopal and more!

Throw the spookiest soiree of the season with this delightful cookbook and entertaining guide inspired by Tim Burton's iconic film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Brimming with scary good fun, The Nightmare Before Christmas Cookbook & Entertaining Guide has everything you need to plan the perfect party. Is it Halloween? Christmas? Your birthday? No matter the occasion, this book will help you take your next dinner or event from routine to inspired--with a little help from Jack Skellington, Sally, Sandy Claws, and all their friends in Halloween Town. This book is divided into two parts. Part one includes over fifty mouthwatering recipes for appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks inspired by the movie--with options for sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian guests. Part two includes detailed blueprints and planning instructions for several complete The Nightmare Before Christmas-themed parties, including creative crafts for DIY decorations, amusing activities, frightful favors, and more. Replicate these events exactly or mix and match ideas to create your own custom event. Make it stylish and scary or charming and full of cheer--either way your guests are guaranteed to have a screaming good time. Bursting with vibrant photography and free downloadable templates for invitations, decorations, and other printable ephemera, this book will make every party frighteningly fun. It's a true must-have for The Nightmare Before Christmas fans everywhere.

Turn your home-baking skills into professional-grade desserts with this mouthwatering baking book featuring recipes from some of the most incredible bakers and bakeries—including Tieghan Gerard, Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery), Chelsey White, Christina Tosi (Milk Bar), Daniel Boulud, and more! This heavenly collection of dessert recipes—gifted to us from the greatest bakers and chefs from small-town café owners to fancy restaurateurs to TV show hosts—is a call to arms, to action, to revolution! Or, at the very least, a call to turn on the oven. Because who has time for the third-best brownie recipe or so-so Nutella-stuffed chocolate chip cookies? Written with a fun and friendly tone and featuring easy, step-by-step instructions, 50 Things to Bake Before You Die will make you feel right at home as you bake up these world-class desserts, including: Brown Butter Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies (from Chelsey White) Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes (from Georgetown Cupcake) Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler (from Tieghan Gerard) Chocolate Cheesecake Mochi Muffins (from Sam Butarbutar) Chocolate Babka (from Duff Goldman) Cookies and Cream Macarons (from Cambrea Gordon) And more! So bake up Courtney Rich’s sublime Ultimate S’mores Cake, and Joanne Chang’s soul-shaking Homemade Oreos. Bake them—before you die.

Get in the ring with World Wrestling Entertainment superstars and some of the best barbecue in the business with the newest cookbook from legendary WWE announcer "J.R." Ross.

Are you a real fan of World Wrestling Entertainment ®? Do you have ruthless aggression? Do you have to know it all -- and beyond? Now you can step up and prove it! Here for the first time, test just how much you really know in The Ultimate World Wrestling Entertainment Trivia Book. Not for the fan who just knows it all, but for the fan who lives it all! 1. Vince McMahon™'s first role in the WWE™was as a TV announcer. What Hall of Famer was his first broadcast partner? a) Pat Patterson b) Jesse "the Body" Ventura c) Antonino Rocca 2. What was the outcome of the Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan™ match at WrestleMania™ IV? a) Andre won by pinfall b) Double disqualification c) Time-limit draw d) Hogan won by pinfall 3. After losing his Hardcore Championship -- on February 7, 2002 -- Undertaker™ took out his frustration on The Rock®, giving him a Tombstone™ on top of what type of vehicle? a) Corvette b) Truck c) Zamboni d) Limousine 4. Match the superstar with his/her hometown: a) Maven b) Brock Lesnar c) Trish Stratus d) Hardcore Holly e) Eddie Guerrero f) William Regal 1) El Paso, Texas 2) Charlottesville, Virginia 3) Minneapolis, Minnesota 4) Toronto, Ontario 5) Mobile, Alabama 6) Blackpool, England Answers 1. c) Antonino Rocca 2. b) Double disqualification 3. d) Limousine 4. Match the superstar with his/her hometown: a-2) Maven-Charlottesville, Virginia b-3) Brock Lesnar-Minneapolis, Minnesota c-4) Trish Stratus-Toronto, Ontario d-5) Hardcore Holly-Mobile, Alabama e-1) Eddie Guerrero-El Paso, Texas f-6) William Regal-Blackpool, England