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James Peterson

    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.

    Looking Good Dead
    Dead Man's Time
    Fish & Shellfish
    Essentials of cooking
    Simply Salmon
    Sauces
    • The Paradise Paradox

      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.

      The Paradise Paradox2023
    • The President is Missing

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      The President is missing. The world is in shock. But the reason he's missing is much worse than anyone can imagine. With details only a President could know, and the kind of suspense only James Patterson can deliver

      The President is Missing2019
      3.8
    • Dead Man's Time

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      In the latest thriller from bestselling author Peter James, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a formidable foe—an enraged man with everything to lose. The story begins in New York, 1922, where five-year-old Gavin Daly and his sister, Aileen, are escaping to Dublin after their mother is murdered and their father, an Irish mobster, is abducted. Just before boarding the SS Mauretania, Gavin receives a mysterious note with four names and eleven numbers, along with his father's pocket watch. As the ship departs, he vows to return and find his father one day. Fast forward to Brighton, 2012, where Grace investigates a brutal burglary that leaves an elderly woman dead and £10 million worth of antiques stolen, including a rare vintage watch. Surprisingly, the family is less concerned about the antiques than recovering the watch. As Grace delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of old and new animosities, all leading back to Gavin Daly, now a ninety-five-year-old man with a vendetta and a promise to fulfill. This quest intertwines the antique world of Brighton with the crime underbelly of Marbella, Spain, and New York, putting Grace in a race against time to prevent further bloodshed against his most dangerous adversary yet.

      Dead Man's Time2016
      4.0
    • Iedereen bakt!

      Stap-voor-stap basisboek voor thuisbakkers - druk 1

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      Iedereen bakt!2014
    • Jednoduchá kuchyně

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      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.

      Jednoduchá kuchyně2014
      2.7
    • Co by měl vědět správný kuchař

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      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.

      Co by měl vědět správný kuchař2013
      4.4
    • Toys

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Animosity between the genetically engineered Elites and their human subjects is fierce, and many rebels fight back against Elite rule. Hays Baker is a high-ranking agent in the Elite forces and at the forefront of keeping the humans under control. However, Hays is unknowingly hiding a secret that will make him the greatest threat to the Elite regime, and their number one target.

      Toys2012
      3.4
    • Not Dead Yet

      • 442 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The eighth novel featuring Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, from number one bestselling author Peter James.

      Not Dead Yet2012
      4.0
    • Looking Good Dead

      • 544 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Looking Good Dead is the second book by number one bestselling crime and thriller writer Peter James. Part of the multi-million-copy series featuring the definitive Brighton detective, Roy Grace.

      Looking Good Dead2011
      4.0
    • Čo by mal vedieť správny kuchár

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      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.

      Čo by mal vedieť správny kuchár2009
      4.4
    • 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.

      Co by měl vědět správný kuchař : 484 rad, tipů, triků a technik jak si usnadnit práci v kuchyni2009
      4.5
    • Geheimnisse und Grundlagen aus 40 Jahren Küchenerfahrung Schälen, tranchieren, dressieren, legieren oder filetieren – viele Kochbuchautoren setzen einfach voraus, dass jeder das kann. Meisterkoch James Peterson erklärt genau, wie das alles geht. In 484 knackigen Stichwörtern verrät er Basics, Techniken und Tipps für das richtige Werkzeug und obendrein dutzendweise Geheimnisse und leckere Rezepte aus seiner 40 jährigen Kochpraxis. Da wird der Lammrücken zum Fest und die Mousse zum Gedicht. Mit James Peterson gilt: Kochen ist grundsätzlich einfach.

      484 Dinge, die Köche wissen müssen2008
      4.0
    • Winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Cookbook of the Year for the 1991 First Edition, this work is hailed as a comprehensive and comprehensible reference on sauces. Renowned chefs praise its well-written text, making it enjoyable enough to read in bed. Critics note that the author has created a manual for professional cooks that is destined to become a classic reference. This cookbook stands out as one of the best reference works, catering to a growing audience of culinary enthusiasts seeking connected and nuanced information. It is described as a book that encapsulates all there is to know about sauces, setting a high standard for both professionals and amateurs. The art of sauce making is emphasized as essential for serious cooking, and the book is considered a must-have for a new generation of creative cooks looking to innovate on classical French techniques. Overall, it is recognized as a comprehensive and inspiring reference book that continues to resonate with chefs and home cooks alike.

      Sauces2008
      4.4
    • Feine süße oder edelsüße Weine zu genießen, ist ein besonderes Erlebnis. Dieser Band stellt nicht nur die besten Süßweine vor, er beschreibt auch die unvergleichlichen Aromen der einzelnen Weine und erklärt, wie sie gepflegt und serviert werden sollen. Denn sorgfältig ausgewählt und zum passenden Essen gereicht, erschließt sich ihr wunderbarer Geschmack erst wirklich. Deshalb bietet dieses Buch auch 35 Rezepte für Speisen, die mit ihnen ideal harmonieren, seien es Vorspeisen, Fleisch oder Meeresfrüchte, Gemüse, Käse oder Süßes als Abschluss eines Menüs.

      Süße und edelsüße Weine2004
    • Glorious French Food

      A Fresh Approach to the Classics

      • 742 pages
      • 26 hours of reading

      From the James Beard award-winning author of Sauces comes a fresh and inspiring exploration of classic French cuisine for modern cooks. Celebrated by The New York Times, Gourmet magazine, and culinary icons like Daniel Boulud and Alice Waters, this work showcases the author's extensive culinary knowledge and creativity. Embracing a wide range of French cooking styles—from fine dining to bistro fare—he uses fifty foundational dishes as a springboard for a variety of related recipes. For instance, the classic Moules à la marinière inspires inventive dishes like Miniature Servings of Mussels with Sea Urchin Sauce and Mussel Soup with Garlic Puree and Saffron, while Duck à l'orange leads to a Salad of Sautéed or Grilled Duck Breasts and Sautéed Duck Breasts with Classic Orange Sauce. Through these recipes, the author reveals the principles and connections within French cooking, empowering readers to create their own dishes. With hundreds of recipes and stunning color photography, this book provides access to essential French cooking traditions and techniques, encouraging intuition and spontaneity in the kitchen. It promises to be a valuable addition to any cook's collection, standing alongside Julia Child's classic works.

      Glorious French Food2002
    • Sweet Wines

      A Guide to the World's Best With Recipes

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This fully illustrated reference is the definitive guide to sweet wines. Over 60 wines from around the world are described in detail, along with sidebars about reading labels, tasting wines, what makes sweet wine sweet, and more. Tantalizing recipes for hors d'oeuvres, entrées, and desserts are paired with the wines they most perfectly complement. 40 recipes, 75 color photographs, 160 pages.

      Sweet Wines2002
    • Simply Salmon

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Detailed instructions for preparing sixty-five delicious salmon dishes--including Poached Whole Salmon with Tarragon Butter, Salmon Tacos, and Salmon and Basil Ravioli--are accompanied by step-by-step photographs and tips on selecting salmon in the supermarket and the proper techniques for cleaning, boning, curing, and slicing the fish. BOMC.

      Simply Salmon2001
      4.4
    • Essentials of cooking

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Featuring more than 1,100 full-color photographs and 150 recipes, this richly illustrated introduction to the art of cooking provides step-by-step instruction in one hundred essential cooking techniques, accompanied by informative background on what each techniques does in terms of the taste of food. Reprint.

      Essentials of cooking2000
      4.3
    • Cat and Mouse

      • 502 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Alex Cross is back-and so is a raging and suicidal Gary Soneji. Out of prison and dying from the AIDS virus he contracted there, he will get revenge on Cross before he dies. In addition, we are introduced to a new pair of rivals whose paths cross that of Alex and Soneji. Thomas Augustine Pierce has been chasing his demon, Mr. Smith, since the savage murder of his fiancee. Mr. Smith is a unique monster, with actions toward his victims so insane-so unimaginable-that he is thought of as "not of the earth." Pierce, known in the business as St. Augustine because of his track record for catching killers and his invaluable status to the FBI and Interpol, may even be better than Cross.When things heat up and Alex is in a near-death coma following an attack in his own home, Pierce goes to Washington to help with the investigation. But just as he begins to piece together the mystery of how Gary Soneji could have mortally wounded Cross after he was believed to be dead, he is summoned to Paris with a postcard from Mr. Smith inviting him to a very special killing.The body count is high, the tension the highest, and the two killers on the loose are watching every move their pursuers make. Who is the cat, and who is the mouse? What and where is the final trap? And who survives?

      Cat and Mouse2000
      3.8
    • Presents recipes for preparing fish, organized by cooking techniques that include baking, grilling, and microwaving, with a section of recipes and techniques for cooking and serving lobster, crabs, clams, and other shellfish, recipes for soups, stews, salads, and souffles, and a finfish dictionary which includes tips for identifying and preparing more than 200 species

      Fish & Shellfish1996
      4.2