Kitchen Mysteries: Revealing the Science of Cooking (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)
Professor Hervé This$22.95(USD)
An international celebrity and founder of molecular gastronomy, or the scientific investigation of culinary practice, Herv& eacute; This is known for his ground-breaking research into the chemistry and physics behind everyday cooking. His work is consulted widely by amateur cooks and professional chefs and has changed the way food is approached and prepared all over the world.
In Kitchen Mysteries, Herv& eacute; This offers a second helping of his world-renowned insight into the science of cooking, answering such fundamental questions as what causes vegetables to change color when cooked and how to keep a souffl& eacute; from falling. He illuminates abstract concepts with practical advice and concrete examples& mdash;for instance, how saut& eacute;ing in butter chemically alters the molecules of mushrooms& mdash;so that cooks of every stripe can thoroughly comprehend the scientific principles of food.
Kitchen Mysteries begins with a brief overview of molecular gastronomy and the importance of understanding the physiology of taste. A successful meal depends as much on a cook's skilled orchestration of taste, odors, colors, consistencies, and other sensations as on the delicate balance of ingredients. Herv& eacute; then dives into the main course, discussing the science behind many meals' basic components: eggs, milk, bread, sugar, fruit, yogurt, alcohol, and cheese, among other items. He also unravels the mystery of tenderizing enzymes and gelatins and the preparation of soups and stews, salads and sauces, sorbet, cakes, and pastries. Herv& eacute; explores the effects of boiling, steaming, braising, roasting, deep-frying, saut& eacute;ing, grilling, salting, and microwaving, and devotes a chapter to kitchen utensils, recommending the best way to refurbish silverware and use copper.
By sharing the empirical principles chefs have valued for generations, Herv& eacute; This adds another dimension to the suggestions of cookbook authors. He shows how to adapt recipes to available ingredients and how to modify proposed methods to the utensils at hand. His revelations make difficult recipes easier to attempt and allow for even more creativity and experimentation. Promising to answer your most compelling kitchen questions, Herv& eacute This continues to make the complex science of food digestible to the cook.
This Christmas
Preston A. Whitmore II$28.96(USD)
This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.
This: Prose and Poetry of Dancing Emptiness
H. W. L. Poonja$17.95(USD)
This 136-page introduction is a selection of poetry and prose from
The Truth Isa 560 page volume of "satsangs," or truths, from renowned Indian guru Sri H. W. L. Poonja distills the essence of Poonja's teachings in a shorter, more portable collection.
Leave This Town
Daughtry$18.97(USD)
Daughtry achieved global success with its self-titled debut, the biggest selling artist release of the past two years. The band's Grammy-nominated, quadruple-platinum debut garnered multiple American Music Awards, World Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards. Daughtry spent most of the last two years on the road, performing to sold-out arenas, but is now back with the follow-up to the its massive debut.
Leave This Town will be available on July 14, 2009, and was produced by Howard Benson.
This Old House (1-year)
$49.90(USD)
THIS OLD HOUSE focuses on appreciation of craftsmanship and fine design, with the idea that the best value is derived from informed planning and the usage of premium materials and workmanship. Detailed information and photography provide an understanding of the equipment, materials and techniques needed to renovate a home, as well as how to communicate more effectively with architects, contractors, craftsmen, and designers.
Daughtry: Leave This Town CD/DVD - Only at Target
$15.99(USD)
Introducing Leave This Town Exclusive Deluxe CD/DVD available only at Target. This second release from Daughtry and frontman American Idol Season 5 Finalist Chris Daughtry includes an exclusive DVD with 6 fan favorite music videos: It’s Not Over, Home, Over You, Feels Like Tonight, What About Now and No Surprise. Track listing: You Don’t Belong; No Surprise; Every Time You Turn Around; Life After You; What I Meant to Say; Open Up Your Eyes; September; Ghost of Me; Learn My Lesson; Supernatural; Tennessee Line; Call Your Name
This is Vegas
$59.99(USD)
When a powerful businessman begins turning Vegas into a family-friendly tourist trap, you must start your own powerful empire and resurrect the famous adult playground. Party hard at the hottest clubs to make VIP connections. Grow your bankroll by hitting high stakes tables. Race the fastest cars on the underground circuit to raise your reputation. Fight off enemies with fists and firearms to prove your strength. Where you go and what you do is your call whether counting cards, seducing dangerous women, cruising the strip or starting bar brawls, you must put the sin back in sin city.
Stimulate This! CD Package: Shinedown, Staind, Halestorm $25
$25 for a limited time! Discount taken at checkout.
UPDATE: Between 7/1 and 7/9, Staind's "Illusion of Progress" will ship separately and may be delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Catch Shinedown, Staind and Halestorm on the Stimulate This tour, this summer! This package contains the newest releases from all three bands, for a stimulating low price.
Shinedown - "The Sound of Madness" Audio CD
Staind - "The Illusion of Progress" Audio CD
Halestorm - "Halestorm" Audio CD
