Alpine Cooking

The Alps are mostly known for their spectacular skiing destinations, but they also have rich food and drink traditions that are largely unknown to modern foodies. Alpine Cooking by food writer Meredith Erickson, takes you on a fascinating journey that showcases the regional cuisines of the Alps, including 80 recipes for the elegant, rustic dishes served in the chalets and mountain huts from Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and France. The lushly photographed cookbook and travelogue also includes detailed maps, travel tips, and inspiring images.

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The NASA Archives

Taschen is about to release a new book covering 60 years of their legendary space program.  The NASA Archives: 60 Years in Space packs more than 400 stunning photographs from NASA’s six decades of space travel, from its earliest days to its current development of new space systems for the future. Prepare to embark on a journey through space and time with  a visual celebration of humankind’s unstoppable urge to travel away from Earth t...
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ALONE ON THE WALL

Alex Honnold is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world, you might know him as that crazy guy who climbs without a rope and without a partner, he basically carries absolutely nothing to save him from 1 wrong move that could send him to his death. Alex has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible, in the book "Alone on the Wall", Honnold recounts the stories ...
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The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees

The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees is a tale of craftsmanship for nature lovers, and about the joy of making things in wood. The fascinating read tells the story of how one individual (Rob Penn) cut down a single ash tree to see how many things could be crafted from it. In the book, Rob talks about the therapeutic value of working with wood, the joy of making things in wood, of its touch and smell, its many uses, and the resonant, calming effect of running our han...
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