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.
This charming memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a small Scottish town in the 19th century. Peterson's vivid recollections of the people, places, and events that shaped his childhood are sure to captivate readers.
A Search for Lost Human Nature Among the Ruins of Civilization
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
Emphasizing personal responsibility and empowerment, this book encourages readers to view their lives as a business, with themselves as the CEO. It challenges individuals to make proactive decisions that lead to success and fulfillment. By embracing this mindset, readers are motivated to take charge of their lives, highlighting the potential for lifelong rewards as they navigate their unique journeys.
This book offers a step-by-step analysis of key stages in the development of the Russian-American relationship since the late Cold War. Through its lenses one can perceive the roots of the Crimean crisis of 2014 as well as the path to a more promising future for the two global powers as well as the world. -- .
„Gotowanie, jak każda inna profesja, opiera się na wielu fortelach. W Jak to zrobić w kuchni? opisuję swoje spostrzeżenia, sposoby na skrócenie czasu wykonywania kuchennych czynności i sekrety, które poznałem w ciągu czterdziestu lat spędzonych w kuchni. Starałem się przekazać tu wiedzę, którą nabyłem, prowadząc zajęcia dla studentów (a oni są w stanie popełnić każdy możliwy błąd) lub poznałem przez przypadek (podczas pracy w restauracjach, gdzie w podbramkowych sytuacjach po prostu trzeba szybko myśleć), albo też powoli uczyłem się, doskonaląc powtarzane latami techniki (w niektórych przypadkach działo się to dzień po dniu i rok po roku).Ta zwięzła, ale bogata w treść książka jest podzielona na podstawowe działy, wypełnione podpowiedziami, jak pracować wydajniej. Można tu znaleźć pozornie oczywiste sugestie – takie jak zakup fartucha, który łatwo zawiązać i rozwiązać – ale i mnóstwo zaskakujących rad, na przykład dlaczego można wyrzucić garnek z podwójnym dnem i ruszt do mięsa. Jednak większa część tej książki poświęcona jest odpowiedziom na wszystkie te pytania, które złożyły się na jej tytuł – począwszy od tego, jak nie spalić masła, jak panierować kotlety i przechowywać świeże zioła, aż po zagadnienie, kiedy powinno się zastosować wysoką temperaturę, a kiedy niską”.– James Peterson
The book provides cognitive scientists in training with a comprehensive integration of mathematics, computer science, and science, focusing on practical applications. It builds on previous volumes by detailing the mathematics and computational tools necessary for understanding Fourier series expansions in the context of the cable equation, derived from cellular biology and biophysics. Key topics include ion movement through membranes, solutions for the cable model, convergence of Fourier series, and the implementation of MatLab tools, culminating in the development and solution of the Hodgkin-Huxley model for excitable neurons.
"Prison Industrial Complex For Beginners is a graphic narrative project that attempts to distill the fundamental components of what scholars, activists, and artists have identified as the Mass Incarceration movement in the United States. Since the early 1990s, activist critics of the US prison system have marked its emergence as a 'complex' in a manner comparable to how President Eisenhower described the Military Industrial Complex. Like its institutional 'cousin,' the Prison Industrial Complex features a critical combination of political ideology, far-reaching federal policy, and the neo-liberal directive to privatize institutions traditionally within the purview of the government. The result is that corporations have capital incentives to capture and contain human bodies. The Prison Industrial Complex relies on the 'law and order' ideology fomented by President Nixon and developed at least partially in response to the unrest generated through the Civil Rights Movement. It is (and has been) enhanced and emboldened via the US 'war on drugs,' a slate of policies that by any account have failed to do anything except normalize the warehousing of nonviolent substance abusers in jails and prisons that serve more as criminal training centers then as redemptive spaces for citizens who might re-enter society successfully."--Provided by publisher
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.