Abrams: 1969 books
The New Farm
Our Ten Years on the Front Lines of the Good Food Revolution
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2018
ADVANCE PRAISE
“A must-read story told with honesty, humor, and humility by a passionate farmer who reminds us what our food system can and should be about.”—Daniel Boulud
“Preston uses brilliant storytelling and brutal honesty to describe what it takes to create both a viable organic farm...
Eat for the Planet
Saving the World One Bite at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2018
Do you consider yourself an environmental ally? Maybe you recycle your household goods, ride a bike, and avoid too much air travel. But did you know that the primary driver of climate change isn’t plastics, or cars, or airplanes? Did you know that it’s actually our industrialized food system?...
Asian Waters
The Struggle Over the South China Sea and the Strategy of Chinese Expansion
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2018
In the sphere of future global politics, no region will be as hotly contested as the Asia-Pacific, where great power interests collide amid the mistrust of unresolved conflicts and disputed territory. This is where authoritarian China is trying to rewrite international law and challenge the democratic...
Prefabulous World
Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Homes Around the Globe
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
The rising cost of fuel and the growing commitment to protect the environment have sparked exciting innovations in prefab home construction. Showcasing the unlimited possibilities offered by prefabrication to build incredibly energy-efficient, green homes, Prefabulous World features sophisticated...
Prefabulous + Sustainable
Building and Customizing an Affordable, Energy-Efficient Home
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
Prefabulous and Sustainable dispels the negative myths associated with prefab homes and shows the reader how beautiful and remarkably green prefab homes are.
In this guide to prefab home-building author Sheri Koones, demystifies the prefabricated house by using 25 unique homes to showcase how...
Cupcakes and Cashmere
A Guide for Defining Your Style, Reinventing Your Space, and Entertaining with Ease
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2012
Based on Emily Schuman’s popular lifestyle blog of the same name, Cupcakes and Cashmere is the must-have guide for those looking to establish their own sense of style, organize and decorate their home, or throw an easy and stylish party. Organized by season, the book expands on Schuman’s blog...
Five Ways to Cook Asparagus (and Other Recipes)
The Art and Practice of Making Dinner
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2017
“Peter Miller makes cooking at home with dignified ingredients easy and delightful. You will laugh, be inspired, become incredibly hungry, and come away with loads of smart and useful ideas.”
—Renee Erickson, James Beard Award–winning chef and author of A Boat, a Whale & a Walrus
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The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining
How to Make and Drink Whiskey
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
A new generation of urban bootleggers is distilling whiskey at home, and cocktail enthusiasts have embraced the nuances of brown liquors. Written by the founders of Kings County Distillery, New York City's first distillery since Prohibition, this spirited illustrated book explores America's age-old...
Selfie
How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2019
We are living in an age of heightened individualism. Success is a personal responsibility. Our culture tells us that to succeed is to be slim, rich, happy, extroverted, popular—flawless. We have become self-obsessed. And our expectation of perfection comes at a cost. Millions are suffering under...
Hacking the Future
Privacy, Identity, and Anonymity on the Web
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2012
Is anonymity a crucial safeguard—or a threat to society? “One of the most well-informed examinations of the Internet available today” (Kirkus Reviews).
“The author explores the rich history of anonymity in politics, literature and culture, while also debunking the notion that only troublemakers...
by Chris Santella
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
What is the most unforgettable place you’ve ever taken a refreshing sip of a cold beer? In Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die, Chris Santella explores the best destinations to crack open a cold one, reflect on the day, and take in the scenery. The book features the world’s top locations...
The Crown Maple Guide to Maple Syrup
How to Tap and Cook with Nature's Original Sweetener
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Sixty-five sweet and savory recipes, plus tons of tips, trivia, and photos!
This is the ultimate guide to maple syrup, with sixty-five recipes, instructions on tapping and evaporating, and an overview of the fascinating history of maple syrup in the United States. Not just a cookbook, it offers...
Acid Trip: Travels in the World of Vinegar
With Recipes from Leading Chefs, Insights from Top Producers, and Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Make Your Own
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2017
In Acid Trip, Michael Harlan Turkell takes readers on a fascinating journey through the world of vinegar. An avid maker of vinegars at home, Turkell traveled throughout North America, France, Italy, Austria, and Japan to learn about vinegar-making practices in places where the art has evolved over...
Heirloom Wood
A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls, Boards, and other Homewares
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2017
Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood’s form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox, then offers step-by-step carving and cutting...