Food

Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan has made his career rhapsodizing over the most treasured dishes of the American diet and ... (more)

Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan has made his career rhapsodizing over the most treasured dishes of the American diet and decrying the worst offenders. Here he gives his thoughts on all things culinary, including why he believes coconut water was invented to get people to stop drinking coconut water and why pretzel bread is #3 on his most important inventions of humankind. (less)

"The Say & Play series combines bright, adorable photographs, familiar words, and basic concepts in an irresistibly kid-... (more)

"The Say & Play series combines bright, adorable photographs, familiar words, and basic concepts in an irresistibly kid-friendly, skill-enhancing, and appealing package. And this bilingual book has the word for each item in English and Spanish on facing pages. Blueberries, Yogurt, Cheese, Sweet Potato: This fun concept book serves up a plate of child favorites. From Apples and Avocados to Peaches and Pasta, each yummy-looking photo is labeled in both English and Spanish to enhance word-object recognition in TWO languages"--Amazon.com. (less)

Demystifies conflicting dietary advice to explain the crucial role of food in health, examining each food group to revea... (more)

Demystifies conflicting dietary advice to explain the crucial role of food in health, examining each food group to reveal what popular opinions have gotten right and wrong so that dieters can make informed choices to lose weight and promote wellness. (less)

Demystifies conflicting dietary advice to explain the crucial role of food in health, examining each food group to revea... (more)

Demystifies conflicting dietary advice to explain the crucial role of food in health, examining each food group to reveal what popular opinions have gotten right and wrong so that dieters can make informed choices to lose weight and promote wellness. (less)

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"Feed kids' hunger for fun, challenging puzzles with this seek-and-find title dedicated to food. To-find lists that incl... (more)

"Feed kids' hunger for fun, challenging puzzles with this seek-and-find title dedicated to food. To-find lists that include both pictographs and word labels task readers with finding hundreds of objects hidden in full-color photos of soups, donuts, eggs, pizza, sushi, and more"-- (less)

Name and touch the different foods, from healthy fruit to yummy treats! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore... (more)

Name and touch the different foods, from healthy fruit to yummy treats! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play. A perfect first words book for all babies and toddlers. (less)

""What are my qualifications to write this book? None really. So why should you read it? Here's why: I'm a little fat. I... (more)

""What are my qualifications to write this book? None really. So why should you read it? Here's why: I'm a little fat. If a thin guy were to write about a love of food and eating I'd highly recommend that you do not read his book." Bacon. McDonalds. Cinnabon. Hot Pockets. Kale. Stand-up comedian and author Jim Gaffigan has made his career rhapsodizing over the most treasured dishes of the American diet ("choking on bacon is like getting murdered by your lover") and decrying the worst offenders ("kale is the early morning of foods"). Fans flocked to his New York Times bestselling book Dad is Fat to hear him riff on fatherhood but now, in his second book, he will give them what they really crave--hundreds of pages of his thoughts on all things culinary(ish). Insights such as: why he believes coconut water was invented to get people to stop drinking coconut water, why pretzel bread is #3 on his most important inventions of humankind (behind the wheel and the computer), and the answer to the age-old question "which animal is more delicious: the pig, the cow, or the bacon cheeseburger?""-- (less)

Examines food in relationship to nutrition, world health issues, agriculture, environmental concerns, current events and... (more)

Examines food in relationship to nutrition, world health issues, agriculture, environmental concerns, current events and political decision-making. (less)

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Jim Gaffigan will give his listeners what they really crave, his thoughts on all things culinary(ish). Insights such as:... (more)

Jim Gaffigan will give his listeners what they really crave, his thoughts on all things culinary(ish). Insights such as: why he believes coconut water was invented to get people to stop drinking coconut water, why pretzel bread is number three on his most important inventions of humankind (behind the wheel and the computer), and the answer to the age-old question "which animal is more delicious: the pig, the cow, or the bacon cheeseburger?" (less)

Dr. Hyman looks at every food group and explains what people have gotten wrong, revealing which foods nurture health and... (more)

Dr. Hyman looks at every food group and explains what people have gotten wrong, revealing which foods nurture health and which pose a threat. He also explains food's crucial role in functional medicine, and how food systems and policies affect environmental and personal health. (less)

Dr. Michael Mosley and botanist James Wong celebrate the physics, chemistry, and biology hidden inside every bite of you... (more)

Dr. Michael Mosley and botanist James Wong celebrate the physics, chemistry, and biology hidden inside every bite of your next meal. Learn how the hidden chemistry of food keeps our bodies fit and healthy; take a global culinary adventure to reveal the science that makes our food taste delicious; and discover how the chemistry in our food affects our brains and creates our deepest cravings. (less)