James Peterson is a master chef and cookbook author whose work draws deeply from his extensive travels and passionate exploration of gastronomy. After studies at UC Berkeley and journeys across Asia and Europe, he found his culinary calling in Paris, captivated by the French approach to food and drink. His style, shaped by apprenticeships in renowned French kitchens and study at Le Cordon Bleu, is marked by creativity and depth. Peterson's writing focuses on fundamental cooking techniques and philosophy, with his acclaimed books, such as 'Sauces' and 'Cooking,' celebrated for their precise explanations and stunning photography.
A Search for Lost Human Nature Among the Ruins of Civilization
514 pages
18 hours of reading
Exploring the profound theme of the quest for Paradise, this book delves into both large-scale conflicts and personal journeys for meaning. It highlights how this universal search intertwines with human anxiety, examining the various ways individuals and societies grapple with their desires for fulfillment and peace. Through thought-provoking insights, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the broader implications of striving for an ideal existence.
This book clarifies the ways in which the defense policies of the Czech
Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia have responded to the new atmosphere
on the edge of Europe, in light of Russian aggressiveness during and after the
2013-2014 Ukrainian-Crimean crisis. -- .
'The political thriller of the decade' Lee Child 'A bullet train of a thriller' A.J. Finn 'A first-rate collaboration... Engrossing from page one' David Baldacci 'This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast' Michael Connelly 'A big, splashy juggernaut of a novel... truly authentic' Harlan Coben ________________________ THE GLOBAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The President is missing. The world is in shock. Terrorists are planning a devastating attack. And they have help from traitors inside the White House. The only thing standing in their way is a President determined to save his people. Even if it means putting himself in mortal danger . . . ________________________ More praise for The President is Missing 'Relentless in its plotting and honest in its examination of issues' Jeffrey Deaver 'Guarantee of political authenticity. The literary running mates have earned a second term' Guardian 'A brilliant, tricksy first chapter . . . unmistakably shows that their partnership works' Sunday Times 'A high-octane collaboration . . . the addictive qualities are undeniable' Telegraph 'Fast-paced and well-engineered' Financial Times 'A vigorous, fast-moving thriller that takes the reader into the corridors of power' i Newspaper 'A high-tension thriller . . . Bill Clinton's insider perspective and James Patterson's pacy plotting combine to irresistibly page-turning effect' Mail
Some will wait a lifetime to take their revenge...A vicious robbery at a
secluded Brighton mansion leaves its elderly occupant dying. And millions of
pounds' worth of valuables have been taken. But, as Detective Superintendent
Roy Grace, heading the enquiry, rapidly learns, there is one priceless item of
sentimental value that the old woman's powerful family cherish above all else.
And they are fully prepared to take the law into their own hands, and will do
anything, absolutely anything, to get it back. Within days, Grace is racing
against the clock, following a murderous trail that leads him from the shady
antiques world of Brighton, across Europe, and all the way back to the New
York waterfront gang struggles of 1922, chasing a killer driven by the force
of one man's greed and another man's fury.
Více než 200 pokrmů, které za necelou hodinu servírujete na stůl. Každodenní kuchařská rutina povznesená do říše vynikajících jídel, která nemusí být ani složitá, ani časově náročná. Kniha je určena pro nováčky i zkušené borce, lidi věčně v časové tísni i ty, kteří si mohou dovolit volné tempo, povahy ležérní i vážné.
Chcete-li se zdokonalit v loupání, sekání nebo krájení, míchání nebo šlehání, vaření, pečení, dušení, grilování, či dokonce v etiketě při návštěvě restaurace, vše najdete zde: mistr kuchař vám nabízí 484 triků, technik a způsobů, které vám usnadní práci a zdokonalí postup tak, že kulinářský výsledek bude na jedničku.
Návody krok za krokem s barevnými fotografiemi, stovky inspirativních nápadů a tucty lahodných receptů dělají z knihy mistrovský kurz pro kuchaře.
Move over, James Bond and Jason Bourne-superhuman agent Hays Baker fights to save millions of lives in James Patterson's thrilling bestseller. Hays Baker and his wife Lizbeth possess superhuman strength, extraordinary intelligence, stunning looks, a sex life to die for, and two beautiful children. Of course they do-they're Elites, endowed at birth with the very best that the world can offer. But their lives are about to change forever. The top operative for the Agency of Change, Hays has just won the fiercest battle of his career. He has been praised by the President, and is a national hero. But before he can savor his triumph, he receives an unbelievable shock that overturns everything he thought was true. Suddenly Hays is on the other side of the gun, forced to leave his perfect family and fight for his life. Now a hunted fugitive, Hays is thrown into a life he never dreamed possible: fighting to save humans everywhere from extinction. He enlists all of his training to uncover the truth that will save millions of lives, maybe even his own. Compelling and addictive, Toys is an unforgettable spy thriller from the world's #1 writer.
For LA producer Larry Brooker, this is the movie that could bring the fortune that has so long eluded him... For rock superstar, Gaia, desperate to be taken seriously as an actor, this is the role that could get her an Oscar nomination... For Detective Superintendent Roy Grace of Sussex CID, it is a nightmare unfolding in front of his eyes. An obsessed stalker is after Gaia. One attempt on her life is made days before she leaves her Bel Air home to fly to Brighton. Now, he has been warned, the stalker may be at large in his city, waiting, watching, planning.
Tom Byrce is the sole witness to a vivious murder but, when his family are threatened he should go to the police. But, supported by his wife Kellie, he bravely makes a statement to the murder team. From that moment on, the killing of the Bryce family becomes a mere formality and a grisly attraction.
