Agate Publishing: 143 books
Harold, the People’s Mayor
The Biography of Harold Washington
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2017
“Harold Washington was one of the most spellbinding and irresistible characters I have encountered in my 40 years in journalism and politics. Part philosopher, part street brawler and always entertaining, Harold was as big and ebullient as the town he came to lead.” —David Axelrod, former senior...
The 100
Building Blocks for Business Leadership
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
More than half of all small businesses fail within the first five years. Starting and running a small business is hard work, and many entrepreneurs feel they must do whatever it takes to succeed, at the expense of their family, friends, and health. Yet, if done correctly, small-business ownership...
Prep School
How to Improve Your Kitchen Skills and Cooking Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Finalist for 2014 International Association of Culinary Professionals' Best Compilation Cookbook AwardPrep School is the ultimate collection of the weekly Chicago Tribune column of the same name, written by culinary instructor and award-winning food writer James P. DeWan. This compilation is focused...
The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bears
A Decade-By-Decade History
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
In Chicago, the Bears grip on the city spans generations and cultures, endures disappointments, and celebrates triumphs great and small. From the team’s humble beginnings to its status as a marquee NFL franchise, the Chicago Tribune has documented every season. The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago...
Summer Cooking
Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Picnics, Patios, Grilling and More
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2015
All year long, we look forward to a summertime filled with cookouts, picnics, beach trips, and dinner parties on the patio. From the first flower's bloom to the moment the leaves begin to turn, the summer season is always an exciting dash to spend time outside with good friends and family. While the...
Soup and Bread Cookbook
Building Community One Pot at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2011
The Soup and Bread Cookbook aims to explore the social role of soup through a collection of terrific, affordable recipes from food activists, chefs, and others. This quirky exploration of the cultural history of soup as a tool for both building community and fostering social justice is the result of...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2019
For more than half a century, Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has been one of the world’s most respected businessmen, not just because of his savvy investments and unmatched record of returns, but also because of his humility, candor, and refreshing perspective on wealth.
Despite...
Hot Doug's: The Book
Chicago's Ultimate Icon of Encased Meats
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
When it comes to hot dogs, Hot Doug's head chef Doug Sohn is the master of the craft. His introduction of gourmet ingredients and professionally trained culinary flair to the world of encased meats has earned him national recognition and praise. In Hot Doug's: The Book, Sohn takes the reader on a fun,...
Vegetarian 101
Master Vegetarian Cooking with 101 Great Recipes
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2012
The 101 series expands with an all-new, everything-you-need-to-know guide to making vegetarian meals. This cookbook features 101 delicious, diverse, and accessible recipes, all of which have been thoroughly kitchen tested. Vegetarian 101 also features a simple, contemporary-looking design that's as practical...
Much Ado
A Summer with a Repertory Theater Company
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2016
“Engaging and insightful.” —*Booklist*
Much Ado, written by award-winning journalist Michael Lenehan, gives readers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the lauded American Players Theatre’s 2014 production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
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Locally Grown
Portraits of Artisanal Farms from America's Heartland
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2012
This beautiful new book by 30-year-old writer and photographer Anna H. Blessing introduces readers to the story of the modern heartland farm. The book explores how sustainable practices--and close ties to high-profile chefs and restauranteurs--have propelled the "locally grown" culinary...
Market-Fresh Mixology
Cocktails for Every Season
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2014
The craft cocktail movement's recent meteoric rise has fittingly coincided with an increased emphasis on locally sourced foods, so it is only natural that an interest in fresh, seasonal ingredients has become a part of every mixologist’s and home bartender's repertoire. Market-Fresh Mixology has...
Vodka Distilled
The Modern Mixologist on Vodka and Vodka Cocktails
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2013
Over the course of the past two decades, Tony Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as one of the leaders of the craft cocktail movement. Through his work with food and hospitality legends like Mario Batali, Steve Wynn, and Harry Denton, Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as "the Modern Mixologist,"...
My Halal Kitchen
Global Recipes, Cooking Tips, and Lifestyle Inspiration
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2016
Yvonne Maffei is the founder of the hugely popular cooking blog and Islamic lifestyle website My Halal Kitchen. Her new book, My Halal Kitchen: Global Recipes, Cooking Tips, and Lifestyle Inspiration, celebrates halal cooking and shows readers how easy it can be to prepare halal meals. Her cookbook collects...