Culinary Biographies

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the bookstore . . . Booky Wook 2! As incredible as it may seem, the honesty, the mayhem, the lascivious sc...

In her own words, here is the captivating story of Julia Child s years in France, where she fell in love with French food and found her true calling. From...

with The Humor Of Bridget Jones And The Vitality Of Augusten Burroughs, Julie Powell Recounts How She Conquered Every Recipe In Julia Child's mastering The...

A San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller!"The arid land that starts in Arizona and stretches into Mexico's west coast is Ronstadt's foothold in the world. It's ...

The gripping first-person account of one woman's survival in Joshua Tree National Park against the odds."A vibrantly physical book"—The Guardian • "Upli...

From one of the greatest rock guitarists of our era comes a memoir that redefines sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll He was born in England but reared in L.A.,...

A cookbook full of heart that explores the redemptive power of baking.\Kitty Tait grew up a funny, chatty redhead who made everyone in her family laugh. But...

In this delectable cookbook and memoir, sisters and stars of the hit TLC series DC Cupcakes inspire readers with their recipe for success: equal parts dete...

A third volume of memoirs from the national treasure and Number 1 Bestseller David Jason, following on from the success of his previous much-loved books My ...

GrubHub founder Mike Evans reveals the inside story of how he grew a multibillion-dollar behemoth that changed the way we eat. Hungry and tired one night, M...

Celebrated journalist, author, and teacher Patricia Wells reveals the secrets behind the legendary truffle in this charming cookbook-featuring lush color p...

'A fascinating from-the-heart memoir' Nigel Slater'A revelatory honest read' Red magazine FUNNY, HEART-WRENCHING, GENEROUS AND TRUE, IN FINDING MY VOICE N...

In This Sequel To Her New York Times Bestsellers Under The Tuscan Sun And Bella Tuscany, The Celebrated Bard Of Tuscany (new York Times) Frances Mayes Lyric...

The intimate, inside story of the ultimately tragic life of multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse ('Rehab,' 'Back to Black') is...

Clint Harp, maverick carpenter on HGTV’s smash hit Fixer Upper and the star of Wood Work on the DIY Network, presents his inspirational memoir that celeb...

From Civil Rights To Ferguson, Franchise Reveals The Untold History Of How Fast Food Became One Of The Greatest Generators Of Black Wealth In America. Often...

Julie Powell Is 30 Years Old, Living In A Rundown Apartment In Queens And Working At A Secretarial Job That's Going Nowhere. She Needs Something To Break Th...

This Practical And Inspirational Guide To Healing From The Award-winning, New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Choice Shows Us How To Stop Destructive P...

Academy Award-winning Actress, Producer, And Entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon Invites You Into Her World, Where She Infuses The Southern Style, Parties, And T...

A sharp and candid memoir from a star in the restaurant world, and an up-and-coming literary voice.Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg, the woman behind the popul...

From the stars of the Netflix documentary Life in the Doghouse and founders of one of the most recognized rescue organizations in the world, the poignant ...

A Guide To All Kinds Of Addiction From A Star Who Has Struggled With Heroin, Alcohol, Sex, Fame, Food And Ebay, That Will Help Addicts And Their Loved Ones ...

**New York Times Bestseller** From Erin French, owner of the critically acclaimed The Lost Kitchen, aTIME world dining destination, a life-affirming memo...

French Kids Eat Everything is a wonderfully wry account of how Karen Le Billon was able to alter her children’s deep-rooted, decidedly unhealthy North Am...

The “engrossing” (Wall Street Journal) story of the biggest con in wine history In 2002, Rudy Kurniawan, an unknown twentysomething, burst into the pri...

A love-letter to the unexpected delights (and occasional despair) of so-called “first-hand food”—meals we grow, forage, fish, or even hunt from the wo...

From veteran wine writer and James Beard Award winner Alice Feiring, an insightful and entertaining memoir of wine, love, heartbreak, and the never-ending p...

In this touching and informative memoir about foraging for food in New York City, Ava Chin finds sustenance…and so much more.Urban foraging is the new fr...

Brilliantly evoking the long-vanished world of masters and servants portrayed in Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs, Margaret Powell’s classic memoir ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Discover how to embrace your best basic self in this laugh-out-loud funny guidebook from the breakout star ...

Baywatch star Gena Lee Nolin shares her story of undergoing and overcoming two decades of misdiagnosed thyroid disease and shows how the estimated 60 milli...

Breast cancer survivor Patty Gelman recounts her journey through "Cancer World" in a series of anecdotes, chronicling her year-long struggle with the disea...

From One Of Our Most Astute Observers Of Human Nature, A Far-reaching Exploration Of Japanese History And Culture And A Moving Meditation On Impermanence, M...

A Publishers Weekly Best Nonfiction Book of 2017 and a Christian Science Monitor Best Book of 2017. Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in Culinary...

Part memoir and part visual journey through the streets of modern-day Paris, France, A Paris Year chronicles, day by day, one woman’s French sojourn in th...

Product Description New York Times bestseller An unprecedented behind-the-scenes view into the life of Anthony Bourdain from the people who knew him be...

A remarkable collection of exclusive, first-person stories on leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic from 29 chief executives at iconic Canadian companies....

A Narrative Of [rock Guitarist And Actor Brownstein's] Escape From A Turbulent Family Life Into A World Where Music Was The Means Toward Self-invention, Com...

San Antonio catering company Don Strange of Texas, known across the state as the king of caterers, has earned a reputation for serving delicious, freshly pr...

Now in paperback, the #1 San Francisco Chronicle bestseller that is an enchanting and lyrical look at the life, the traditions, and the cuisine of Tuscany,...

For fans of Russell Peters, Trevor Noah, and Mark Critch comes a hilarious debut memoir about family, pursuing our passions, and figuring out who we are, by...

Discover the definitive book on the Menendez case—and the primary source material for NBC’s Law and Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders. A successf...

From Melissa Ben-Ishay--the co-founder of Baked by Melissa and creator of the viral Green Goddess Salad--comes an irresistible, veggie-packed cookbook wi...

The sad, tender, and extremely funny memoir of a boyhood few thought he would survive, including the unforgettable mother and hilarious grandmother who rais...

Takes a long and critical look at billionaire Washington Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke, describes each of his four marriages, and surveys the businesses th...