-Titulo Original : There And Back: Photographs From The Edge-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The Academy Award-winning director of Free Solo and National Geographic photographer presents the first collection of his iconic adventure photography, featuring some of the greatest moments of the most accomplished climbers and outdoor athletes in the world, and including more than 200 extraordinary photographs. “An extraordinary work of art.”-Jon Krakauer Filmmaker, photographer, and world-class mountaineer Jimmy Chin goes where few can follow to capture stunning images in death-defying situations. There and Back draws from his breathtaking portfolio of photographs, captured over twenty years during cutting-edge expeditions on all seven continents-from skiing Mount Everest, to an unsupported traverse of Tibets Chang Tang Plateau on foot, to first ascents in Chad’s Ennedi Desert and Antarctica’s Queen Maud Land. Along the way, Chin shares behind-the-scenes details about how he captured such astounding images in impossible conditions, and tells the stories of the legendary adventurers and remarkable athletes he has photographed, including Alex Honnold, the star of his Academy Award-winning documentary film Free Solo; ski mountaineer Kit DesLauriers; snowboarder Travis Rice; and mountaineers Conrad Anker and Yvon Chouinard. These larger-than-life images, coupled with stories of outsized drive and passion, of impossible goals with life or death stakes, of partnerships forged through incredible hardship, are sure to inspire wonder and awe. Review ­­­­­­­“In There and Back, Jimmy Chin tells the story of his remarkable life through a selection of breathtaking photos accompanied by passages of insightful text. The end result is an extraordinary work of art.” -Jon Krakauer “Many of us will never risk our lives to see what Jimmy Chin sees, but in these pages, his photography will transport you to the razor’s edge, challenging your perceptions of what humans can achieve.” -Brie Larson “Jimmy Chin is one of the most widely traveled and experienced adventure photographers on Earth, and this collection is an absolute tour de force. I read this book in a single sitting and finished feeling inspired to take on the world.” -Alex Honnold “Jimmy’s photography takes you on a journey to places few have ever visited. No one else is capable of capturing such beauty while hanging by a thread from a towering rock face or skiing down the legendary slopes of Mount Everest. It is a pleasure to finally have all his most iconic images in one volume. I cant wait for you to get lost in the poetry he has unearthed at the most extreme corners of our planet.” -Paul Nicklen About the Author Jimmy Chin is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, National Geographic photographer, and professional mountain sports athlete. He has led or participated in cutting-edge expeditions around the world for over twenty years, including significant first ascents on all seven continents, and his photographs have graced the covers of National Geographic Magazine and the New York Times Magazine. Jimmy also co-produces and co-directs with his wife, Chai Vasarhelyi. Their film Meru won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and was on the Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary Feature. Their documentary Free Solo won a BAFTA, seven primetime Emmys, and the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Jimmy, Chai, and their two children split their time between New York City and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction My parents used to say, “Of course we’re worried. There’s no word in Chinese for what you do.” As the kid of Chinese immigrants, I was told there were only three careers: doctor, lawyer, or professor. Climbing bum was not on that list. When I finished college, I was sure these traditional expectations didn’t fit me, and I decided to make up my own way through the world. I would spend my twenties drifting be...

-Titulo Original : Japanese Soul Cooking Ramen, Tonkatsu, Tempura, And More From The Streets And Kitchens Of Tokyo And Beyond [a Cookbook]-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A collection of more than 100 recipes that introduces Japanese comfort food to American home cooks, exploring new ingredients, techniques, and the surprising origins of popular dishes like gyoza and tempura. Move over, sushi. It’s time for gyoza, curry, tonkatsu, and furai. These icons of Japanese comfort food cooking are the hearty, flavor-packed, craveable dishes you’ll find in every kitchen and street corner hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Japan. In Japanese Soul Cooking, Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat introduce you to this irresistible, homey style of cooking. As you explore the range of exciting, satisfying fare, you may recognize some familiar favorites, including ramen, soba, udon, and tempura. Other, lesser known Japanese classics, such as wafu pasta (spaghetti with bold, fragrant toppings like miso meat sauce), tatsuta-age (fried chicken marinated in garlic, ginger, and other Japanese seasonings), and savory omelets with crabmeat and shiitake mushrooms will instantly become standards in your kitchen as well. With foolproof instructions and step-by-step photographs, you’ll soon be knocking out chahan fried rice, mentaiko spaghetti, saikoro steak, and more for friends and family. Ono and Salat’s fascinating exploration of the surprising origins and global influences behind popular dishes is accompanied by rich location photography that captures the energy and essence of this food in everyday life, bringing beloved Japanese comfort food to Western home cooks for the first time. Review Featured Recipes from Japanese Soul CookingDownload the recipe for Classic TonkatsuDownload the recipes for Japanese-Style Tartar Sauce and Tomato Salada Download the recipe for Vegetable TempuraDownload the recipe for Kitsune Udon Review “This is the book on Japanese cooking I have been waiting for without knowing it! Tadashi and Harris have compiled a wonderful collection of recipes that veers sharply from the mysterious and lofty world of sushi and kaiseki and lands smack dab in the home kitchen, telling a great story of foreign culinary traditions colliding with traditional Japanese technique along the way.” -Andy Ricker, chef-owner of Pok Pok and author of Pok Pok and The Drinking Food of Thailand “Sushi? Bah! Japanese food is so much more than raw fish, and this book is a joyful (and useful!) exploration of the earthy, fatty, meaty, rib-sticking, lip-smacking fare-the noodles and curries and deep-fried delights-that millions of Japanese depend on every day. I get hungry just thinking about it.” -Matt Gross, editor, BonAppetit “Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat bring to mouthwatering life a fascinating story: how Western influences opened up a nation’s taste buds and created a new Japanese cuisine of modern comfort food classics. Anyone obsessed with a steaming bowl of ramen, light-as-air tempura, or the perfect gyoza will find that there’s all that-and more-right here, just waiting to be cooked and devoured. -Joe Yonan, author of Eat Your Vegetables and food and travel editor of the Washington Post About the Author TADASHI ONO is a Japanese chef and author based in New York City. He has been featured in the New York Times, Gourmet, and Food & Wine. HAARIS SALATs stories about food and culture have appeared in the New York Times, Saveur, and Gourmet. In 2012, Salat opened the Japanese comfort food restaurant Ganso in Brooklyn (gansonyc ). He is the author, with Takashi Yagihashi, of Takashi’s Noodles. Together, Ono and Salat are the authors of Japanese Hot Pots and The Japanese Grill. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction Let’s start with a groundbreaking moment back in 1872, when Emperor Meiji of Japan did something no other ruler of that country had done for a thousand years, namely, bite into a juicy hunk of meat in public. That simple act stunned his subjects-and forever changed the course of Japanese culture. It gave b...

-Titulo Original : In Bibis Kitchen The Recipes And Stories Of Grandmothers From The Eight African Countries That Touch The Indian Ocean [a Cookbook]-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: Grandmothers from eight eastern African countries welcome you into their kitchens to share flavorful recipes and stories of family, love, and tradition in this transporting cookbook-meets-travelogue. “Their food is alive with the flavors of mangoes, cinnamon, dates, and plantains and rich with the history of the continent that had been a culinary unknown for much too long.”-Jessica B. Harris, food historian, journalist, and public speaker IACP AWARD FINALIST * LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New Yorker * The New York Times Book Review * The Washington Post * Bon Appetit * NPR * San Francisco Chronicle * Food Network * Vogue * Delish * The Guardian * Smithsonian Magazine * Salon * Town & Country In this incredible volume, Somali chef Hawa Hassan and food writer Julia Turshen present 75 recipes and stories gathered from bibis (or grandmothers) from eight African nations: South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, and Eritrea. Most notably, these eight countries are at the backbone of the spice trade, many of them exporters of things like pepper and vanilla. We meet women such as Ma Shara, who helps tourists “see the real Zanzibar” by teaching them how to make her famous Ajemi Bread with Carrots and Green Pepper; Ma Vicky, who now lives in suburban New York and makes Matoke (Stewed Plantains with Beans and Beef) to bring the flavor of Tanzania to her American home; and Ma Gehennet from Eritrea who shares her recipes for Kicha (Eritrean Flatbread) and Shiro (Ground Chickpea Stew). Through Hawa’s writing-and her own personal story-the women, and the stories behind the recipes, come to life. With evocative photography shot on location by Khadija Farah, and food photography by Jennifer May, In Bibis Kitchen uses food to teach us all about families, war, loss, migration, refuge, and sanctuary . Review “What moves me most about In Bibi’s Kitchen is Hawa Hassan’s connection with these admirable women whose cooking traditions serve their families and help define their communities at home and abroad. I am thankful to see their faces, to meet them in their own words, and to know them and their diverse cultures far beyond the stifling generalities that America so often wields to conflate African people. This book illustrates what the wisest among us have known all along: The seat of power in food-its soul and expertise-has always begun at home, at the hands of skilled women in their kitchens.” -Osayi Endolyn, James Beard Award-winning writer “ In Bibi’s Kitchen is rooted in tradition and reverence, but carries forth its stories with an urgency and energy that feels brand new. The book’s tenderly reported interviews and East African recipes shine a light on a group who must be seen, must be heard from. Of course we all need more bibis in our lives. And we need the ones in these pages more now than ever. In Bibi’s Kitchen is an inimitable accomplishment and an essential read that will enrich kitchens and souls everywhere it lands.” -Howie Kahn, New York Times bestselling author, James Beard Award winner, and host of Take Away Only About the Author Hawa Hassan is the founder and CEO of Basbaas Sauce, a line of condiments inspired by her country of origin, Somalia. Hawa and her brand have been featured in Forbes, the New York Times, the Observer, Grub Street, Vogue, The Cut, Eater, and more. Julia Turshen is the bestselling author of Now and Again; Feed the Resistance, named the best cookbook of the year by Eater, and Small Victories; named one of the best cookbooks of the year by the New York Times and NPR. She has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, and Saveur. She is the founder of Equity At The Table (EATT), an inclusive digital directory of women and non-binary individuals in food. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission....

-Titulo Original : The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook: 200 Deliciously Simple Recipes For Your Electric Pressure Cooker-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A collection of 200 easy, delicious recipes for the incredibly popular Instant Pot, packaged in a gorgeous hardcover format with more than 80 stunning photographs throughout. The well-tested, fully authorized recipes in The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook cover a range of flavors and occasions, making this the ultimate collection of recipes for the home cook who values the convenience of an electric pressure cooker. This is the only book youll need when looking for tried-and-true classics like creamy tomato soup, ground beef stroganoff, chicken mushroom casserole, or peach cobbler; international favorites like carnitas, chicken tikka masala, or refried beans; and crave-worthy treats like French toast casserole and triple chocolate cheesecake. There are even easy entertaining recipes, like artichoke-spinach dip, and special occasion recipes such as the classic Thanksgiving favorites of mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and more. With special sections of vegetarian recipes and jams, jellies, and pickles, this collection goes deeper than other Instant Pot books and has something for everyone. And recipes for every meal of the day, from breakfast to dessert, make this book your one-stop source for mouthwatering meals all day long. Printed on high-quality paper and bound in a hardcover format filled with beautiful photographs, this is truly the ultimate book for gifting or self-purchase, and destined to become the beloved Instant Pot cookbook. Review Coco is my go-to maven on all things Instant Pot! The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook is the ONE cookbook/reference book that you need to transform you into an Instant Pot evangelist! -Michelle Tam, New York Times best-selling cookbook author and creator of Nom Nom Paleo As a fellow recipe creator, I can say that Coco has a way of making recipes come to life in the simplest of ways. Not only are her recipes full of flavor, theyre also a snap to make. This is the perfect book for any cook! -Jeffrey Eisner, creator of PressureLuckCooking For years, Coco Morante has been my coach, guide, and guru for all things Instant Pot-related. I am selfishly glad that she has finally published this compendium of all her knowledge. From everyday staples like yogurt and steamed rice, to easy weeknight meals like Thai Green Curry and Ground Beef Stroganoff, to surpising ideas like French Toast Casserole and Lobster Rolls-this cookbook is a must-have for anyone with an Instant Pot! -Emma Chrinstensen, author of True Brews Is there anything Coco cannot make in her Instant Pot? I dont think so! Shes taken two hundred of our most beloved classic recipes and reimagined them to work with our favorite new appliance. Beautiful photos, clear instructions, and well-tested, delicious recipes. Inspiring! -Elise Bauer, founder of SimplyRecipes About the Author COCO MORANTE is a recipe developer and food blogger who runs the wildly popular Instant Pot Recipes page and writes for her blog LeftySpoon. She is the author of the enormously popular and bestselling The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook and her recipes are featured in numerous print and online publications, including Simply Recipes, the Kitchn, and Edible Silicon Valley. A self-taught cook and classically trained soprano, Coco writes and sings in Portland, OR, where she lives with her husband and their beagle. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. INTRODUCTION The Instant Pot’s global success seems to have come out of nowhere. We were all happily getting along with our analog pots and pans, and then, in the blink of an eye, an army of these programmable electric pressure cookers appeared on kitchen counters the world over. Instant Pots had charmed their way into the hearts of millions of home cooks seemingly overnight. No doubt, part of the Instant Pot’s immediate success is owed to its catchy name: the term “instant” makes some big promises....

-Titulo Original : Effin Birds A Field Guide To Identification-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A compact, comprehensive, and very silly field guide featuring more than 200 of the rudest birds on earth. Effin Birds is the most eagerly anticipated new volume in the grand and noble profession of nature writing and bird identification. Sitting proudly alongside Sibley, Kaufman, and Peterson, this book contains more than 150 pages crammed full of classic, monochrome plumage art paired with the delightful but dirty aphorisms (think Im going to need more booze to deal with this week) that made the Effin Birds Twitter feed a household name. Also included in its full, Technicolor glory is John James Audubons most beautiful work matched with modern life advice. Including never-before-seen birds, insults, and field notes, this guide is a must-have for any effin fan or birder. About the Author AARON REYNOLDS is a humourist, professional speaker, and the man behind the @EffinBirds and @swear_trek Twitter accounts. When hes not on Twitter, you can find him producing a series of podcasts and at ComicCons dressed as George Lucas. He has been a baseball writer, a fine art printer, and a mall Santa Claus photographer. Aaron was raised in Mississauga, Canada, a suburb where they cut down all the trees and named the streets after them. He currently splits his time between Toronto and Ottawa. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction Have you ever listened to the melodic chirping of birds and wondered what they were trying to communicate? Some of the world’s most brilliant scientists have spent decades studying birdsong to gain an understanding of birds: their society, their needs, their hopes and dreams. Are birds gripped by the paralysing fear that they’ll fail to provide for their families? Do they aspire to meaningful careers? Are they frustrated at the pace of social progress in the world? It turns out that these were the feelings of the scientists and not the birds at all. Advances in machine learning over the past ten years have allowed for detailed scenario analysis of birds and their songs, and multiple computer-driven studies* that compiled years’ worth of audio and video recordings came to an astonishing conclusion: most of the time, birds are just saying, “F**k off.” Sometimes they’re saying f**k off to predators. Sometimes to other birds. In the studies, scientists found that the birds were disproportionately saying f**k off to the scientists studying them, which led to some sober re-examination of their birdhandling protocols. This astonishing breakthrough has led to re-evaluations of historic recordings, including one analysis that showed US President Lyndon B. Johnson’s pet lovebirds telling British Prime Minister Harold Wilson to “f**k off and keep f**king off until your feet get wet” during a White House visit, and another in which Challenger the Bald Eagle told Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to “find a newer and more interesting way to f**k off” at the 1998 World Series. Most embarrassingly, computer analysis shows that the pigeons in the “Feed the Birds” scene of Mary Poppins are actually saying, “Just give us the f**king bread before we die of old age.” While it would prove impossible to create a definitive listing of every way birds say f**k off, this book is an attempt to catalogue some of the most common, and to place them into broader societal context, along with identifying bird behaviours and characteristics. And while very few people will have access to the advanced computational power needed to understand birdsong precisely, the hope is that the knowledge contained in this book will allow you to look directly into a bird’s eyes and understand it when it tells you to f**k off with that s**t. * I made these up because this book is fake-but keep that as a secret between you and me and the handful of other nerds who read footnotes...

-Titulo Original : Plenty More Vibrant Vegetable Cooking From Londons Ottolenghi [a Cookbook]-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: The hotly anticipated follow-up to London chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s bestselling and award-winning cookbook Plenty, featuring more than 150 vegetarian dishes organized by cooking method. Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the world’s most beloved culinary talents. In this follow-up to his bestselling Plenty, he continues to explore the diverse realm of vegetarian food with a wholly original approach. Organized by cooking method, more than 150 dazzling recipes emphasize spices, seasonality, and bold flavors. From inspired salads to hearty main dishes and luscious desserts, Plenty More is a must-have for vegetarians and omnivores alike. This visually stunning collection will change the way you cook and eat vegetables Review Featured Recipes from Plenty More Review “No chef captures the flavors of the moment better than Yotam Ottolenghi.” -Bon Appetit “Ottolenghi is a genius with vegetables-it’s possible that no other chef has devised so many clever ways to cook them.” -Food & Wine “Yotam Ottolenghi is the most creative but also practical cook of this new culinary era-a 21st-century Escoffier. If I had a four-star rating for cookbooks, I would give Plenty More five stars.” -Wall Street Journal “Chef Yotam Ottolenghi outdoes himself with the follow-up to his famed book Plenty. Expect even bigger, bolder meatless recipes.” -Good Housekeeping “Yotam Ottolenghi adds luscious notes to the vegetarian flavor spectrum in Plenty More.” -Vogue “Chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s Plenty More is a delicious ode to grains, legumes, and fresh vegetables.” -Self Magazine “A new wave of Ottolenghi fever (and fervor) is about to hit and, thank goodness, there’s no cure. I suggest you simply give in to it, replenish your spice pantry, gather your vegetables, grains and legumes, and celebrate big-time.” -BookPage “This smart chef knows flavor” -Dr. Oz: The Good Life Plenty More is even better than the original, fresh with the flavors and ingredients of Ottolenghis most recent travels and readings. There are still many traces of his Middle Eastern influence, but now hes incorporated touches of Southeast Asia, India, New York, and Britain. Who pairs chanterelle mushrooms, black glutinous rice, tarragon, and goat cheese, and does so with aplomb? Only Ottolenghi. Even if youve already amassed a library of his books, youll learn something new from Plenty More. -Serious Eats About the Author Yotam Ottolenghi is a seven-time New York Times best-selling cookbook author who contributes to the New York Times Food section and has a weekly column in The Guardian. His Ottolenghi Simple was selected as a best book of the year by NPR and the New York Times; Jerusalem, written with Sami Tamimi, was awarded Cookbook of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals and named Best International Cookbook by the James Beard Foundation. He lives in London, where he co-owns an eponymous group of restaurants and the fine-dining destinations Nopi and Rovi. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction Vegi-renaissance Chunky green olives in olive oil; a heady marinade of soy sauce and chile; crushed chickpeas with green peas; smoky paprika in a potent dip; quinoa, bulgur, and buckwheat wedded in a citrus dressing; tahini and halvah ice cream; savory puddings; fennel braised in verjuice; Vietnamese salads and Lebanese dips; thick yogurt over smoky eggplant pulp-I could go on and on with a list that is intricate, endless, and exciting. But I wasn’t always aware of this infinite bounty; it took me quite a while to discover it. Let me explain. As you grow older, I now realize, you stop being scared of some things that used to absolutely terrify you. When I was a little, for example, I couldn’t stand being left on my own. I found the idea-not the experience, as I was never really left alone-petrifying. I fie...

-Titulo Original : Growing Gourmet And Medicinal Mushrooms-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A detailed and comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home. “Absolutely the best book in the world on how to grow diverse and delicious mushrooms.”-David Arora, author of Mushrooms Demystified With precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species, this bible of mushroom cultivation includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production techniques, realistic advice for laboratory and growing room construction, tasty mushroom recipes, and an invaluable troubleshooting guide. More than 500 photographs, illustrations, and charts clearly identify each stage of cultivation, and a twenty-four-page color insert spotlights the intense beauty of various mushroom species. Whether you’re an ecologist, a chef, a forager, a pharmacologist, a commercial grower, or a home gardener-this indispensable handbook will get you started, help your garden succeed, and make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood. Review “The most comprehensive manual of mushroom cultivation ever-filled with readable, useful informationabout every known mushroom species that people esteem for food and for medicine. Expanded, improved, and destined to be a classic.” -Dr. Andrew Weil, author of Spontaneous Healine and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health About the Author Paul Stamets is the founder of Fungi Perfecti and codirector and founder of the Rainforest Mushroom Genome and Mycodiversity Preservation Project. He is the author of two seminal textbooks, The Mushroom Cultivator and Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms, has been published in numerous journals, and is presenting more lectures on mycology than he can keep track of. An advisor and consultant to the Program for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Medical School and the 1998 recipient of the Collective Heritage Institute’s Bioneers Award, Stamets lives in Kamilche Point, Washington with his collection of more than 250 medicinal mushroom cultures...

-Titulo Original : Simple Beautiful Food Recipes And Riffs For Everyday Cooking [a Cookbook]-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: Get inspired to make delicious food any day of the week with this playful and inventive cookbook featuring 100 recipes from the creator of ’s “Fridge Foraging” series. With more than a hundred ideas and a photo for every recipe, Simple Beautiful Food will have you making delicious dishes any day of the week. Author Amanda Frederickson shares enticing breakfast bites such as Sweet and Savory Yogurt Bowls, easy work lunches such as Salmon and Avocado Nori Wraps, and delicious dinners such as One-Pot Chicken with Orzo and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. She also provides “choose your own adventure” riffs where one ingredient is used in many different ways, giving you greater flexibility and confidence in the kitchen. With a clever and bright design, Simple Beautiful Food allows you to whip up your (new) favorite recipes whenever cravings strike. Review “Simple Beautiful Food is just that-simple, straightforward recipes with beautiful results. This is the perfect cookbook for the home chef, filled with Amanda’s helpful tips to source ingredients and easily execute delicious meals.” -Dan Kluger, chef/owner of Loring Place About the Author Amanda Frederickson is a professional cook, food stylist, and author of The Staub Cookbook. She attended San Francisco Cooking School and after working at one of San Franciscos Michelin-starred restaurants, SPQR, landed in the Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen, where she developed recipes, tested products, and co-wrote eleven Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen cookbooks. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Welcome! Thank you for buying this book; I’m thrilled for you to discover and cook your way through some of my favorite recipes. My promise to you is that the effort of making these dishes will be more than worth it, because the 100 plus recipes in this book are easy to follow and delicious to eat. When I set out to write this book, I was inspired by what food has become in our modern world. We eat with our eyes. We all love to look at food that makes us stop in our tracks when we see it-food that oozes style and texture and, most of all, makes us want to dive right in. Unfortunately, often when trying to create the perfect picture-worthy dish, we focus on style at the expense of taste. We all love gorgeous food, but let’s make gorgeous food that is easy to create with ingredients that are simple to source and taste as amazing as they look. Let’s create food that is nourishing and delicious enough to share with friends and family. In this cookbook you will find recipes that are uncomplicated. All of the recipes were developed for taste, ease of use, and how gorgeous they will look when plated. I promise that you will never have to go to five different grocery stores to source the ingredients in this book; they can be found at your local grocery. If something is super seasonal or might not be found at your grocery store, I will always give easy alternatives. I have included a chapter at the end of the book called Flavor Gold. These recipes are easy ways to take your dish from great to amazing. Flavor Gold includes my pickled red onions, which add just the right amount of tanginess to a dish, and my preserved lemons, which add a salty citrus flavor. Check out the chapter and feel free to mix and match. Flavor Gold recipes all store easily in your fridge so you can always add a sprinkle, dollop, or spoonful and take your dish to the next level. I pared down these recipes so they would appear in their simplest form. There are no headnotes, and I included the ingredient type and amounts in the method ( bolded) to make them simple and straightforward. I’m hoping an image will catch your eye and that you can quickly read through the recipe and decide to commit. The methods are also simplified to save you time reading and get you cooking as soon as possible. Scattered throughout the book are tips and tricks for becomi...

-Titulo Original : Overview Timelapse How We Change The Earth-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A striking collection of satellite images documenting human impact on the Earth - and how the Earth responds - from the creators of Overview and the sensation Daily Overview.Change is Earths most important and influential constant. From geological changes that take place over millennia, to the growth of civilization, to intense (and increasingly common) weather events exacerbated by a warming climate, the planet is constantly in flux. With areas viewed over various periods of time--days, months, and years--these changes become even more apparent, as does the scale and scope of human impact on Earth. Overview Timelapse is a compelling photographic survey of the state of change on Earth today. With human activity driving this transformation faster than ever, visible signs can now be seen across the planet. Through its 250 mesmerizing images such as sprawling cities and the patterns created by decades of deforestation, this book offers a fresh perspective of change on Earth from a larger-than-life scale. About the Author Benjamin Grant is the founder of Overview. His books take their original inspiration from Daily Overview (@dailyoverview) -- an account he launched in December 2013. With each post and story, he aims to not only inspire a fresh perspective of our planet but also how human activity changes the Earth. Benjamins first book - Overview: A New Perspective of Earth - was selected as one of the Best Books of 2016 by Amazon, The Smithsonian, and the Los Angeles Times. It has been translated into nine languages so far. Grant graduated from Yale University where he studied world history, art history, and rowed on the heavyweight crew team. He lives and rides his bike in San Francisco.Timothy Dougherty began working as a freelance writer in 2019, focusing on environmental and global issues. He graduated from Georgetown University, where he studied finance at the McDonough School of Business. Originally from Philadelphia, Tim currently resides in San Francisco where he enjoys the outdoors. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction We are living in a new era. There is a growing consensus among scientists that we have entered into a period of time in which human activity is now the dominant force upon Earth. There are more of us than ever before-our population has more than quadrupled in the last century, from 1.8 billion in 1920 to nearly 8 billion today. The utilization of Earth’s natural resources to support and power all of the systems and activities of civilization has dramatically changed its air, water, and land. We are beginning to see that there are consequences for all of our actions. This book provides a visual perspective of that story, with the hope it will lead to greater awareness, better decisions, and a more sustainable future.Since 2013, Overview has had the mission to inspire the Overview Effect-a feeling reported by astronauts who have had the opportunity to look back at Earth from outer space. From this distant vantage point, they experience a sensation of overwhelming awe and amplified appreciation for the planet we call home. When seen from space, Earth and our civilization seem simultaneously intriguing and unfamiliar. The abstract shapes, colors, and patterns inspire wonder at the planet’s natural beauty and the impressive scale of the things we have created here. If we use this vantage point over different periods of time, we have the ability to see how things change. The stories in this book combine the scale afforded by satellite and aerial photographs with the element of time. This offers a powerful medium to observe and understand the massive scope of change that has taken place recently on Earth.The rapid growth of our population and advancement of our technological capability have made modern civilization not only possible, but incredible. We live in the most resource-abundant time ever because of ou...

-Titulo Original : Working Actor Breaking In, Making A Living, And Making A Life In The Fabulous Trenches Of Show Business-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: Veteran character actor David Dean Bottrell draws on his 35 tumultuous years of work in the entertainment industry to offer a guide to breaking in, making a living, and making a life in the fabulous trenches of show business. Covers every facet of the business, including: - Capturing the perfect headshot - Starting (and maintaining) your network - Picking an agent - Audition do’s and don’ts - Joining the union(s): SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity Association (AEA) - On stage vs on screen - Paying the bills - Self-promotion - Late bloomers - When to get out David Dean Bottrell has worn many different hats during his decades in showbiz: television actor with appearances on Boston Legal, Modern Family, The Blacklist, Mad Men, True Blood, NCIS, and Days of Our Lives; screenwriter for Paramount and Disney; respected acting teacher at UCLA and AADA; and regular expert columnist for esteemed acting site Backstage. In Working Actor, Bottrell offers a how-to manual jammed with practical information and insider advice, essential reading for any artist (aspiring or established) in need of insight or inspiration. Mixing prescriptive advice (Getting Started, Learning Your Craft, Finding an Agent) with wisdom drawn from Bottrells own professional highs and lows and those of his acting compatriots, this books humorous, tell-it-like-it-is tone is a must-have guide for anyone hoping to successfully navigate show business. Review “Witty, candid and compact…A kind of start to finish-line approach to handling everything from auditions, agents, classes and networking to self-promotion, self-preservation and self-esteem.” --The Los Angeles Times Witty and honest . . . a must-read for anyone pursuing this crazy profession.” --Margo Martindale, three-time Emmy Award[-]winning actor of Justified, The Americans, and Bojack Horseman If youre looking for guidance, here it is. David is not some guru teaching something he hasn’t directly experienced himself. If you’re serious about learning about the reality of working in this business . . . read this book. --Brian Fagan, director of professional programs at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television “It’s like practical magic…a deeply personal, yet universal guided tour into the world of acting and the business of show. Loaded with lessons for the beginner and reminders for the vet --L. Scott Caldwell, Series Regular on ABCs Lost, and Tony-Winner for August Wilsons Joe Turners Come and Gone. “A witty and honest peek inside the world of show business, through the eyes of actor/comedian/storyteller, David Dean Botrell, as he recounts his three decades in the business. It’s a must read for anyone pursuing this crazy profession.” --Margo Martindale, Tony Nominee, 3-Time Emmy-Winner, Justified and The Americans “David has assembled a wonderfully personal and universally useful aide for the challenge of thriving as a performing artist. ‘Working Actor’ is both a practical handbook and a good read. Survival requires a sense of humor and Mr. Bottrell is a sage storyteller. I’ll return to it from time to time I know to be reminded of how much I enjoyed those unpredictable years when I loved the craft but was dumbfounded by the business. I could have used these priceless insights then.” --Stephen McKinley Henderson, Tony nominee, Obie-Winner, film credits include Fences, Manchester by the Sea and Lady Bird“’Working Actor’ is a thorough guide about the ups and downs of the entertainment industry and a walk down the path of David Dean Bottrell’s journey through it.” --Pauley Perrette, “Abby” on CBS’ NCIS “Oh, how I wish this book existed 40 years ago when I first dared even to imagine being an actor. DDB has provided all aspiring actors exactly what they need: wisdom from experience, all of it bracingly true and clear-eyed, and leavened with much humor and wit...

-Titulo Original : Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana A Visual History-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: An illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, illustrations, and visual ephemera behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity. FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD * FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD * NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA JONES AWARD From one of the most iconic game brands in the world, this official DUNGEONS & DRAGONS illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the brand, showing its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. Inside the book, you’ll find more than seven hundred pieces of artwork-from each edition of the core role-playing books, supplements, and adventures; as well as Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels; decades of Dragon and Dungeon magazines; and classic advertisements and merchandise; plus never-before-seen sketches, large-format canvases, rare photographs, one-of-a-kind drafts, and more from the now-famous designers and artists associated with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The superstar author team gained unparalleled access to the archives of Wizards of the Coast and the personal collections of top collectors, as well as the designers and illustrators who created the distinctive characters, concepts, and visuals that have defined fantasy art and gameplay for generations. This is the most comprehensive collection of D&D imagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the games millions of fans around the world. Review “This tome invites the reader through every stage of the evolution of this wonderful game, engaging with incredible art, enlightening photos, and insightful anecdotes that both inform and inspire. Whether you got to experience the birth of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and want to relive that origin spark, or are new to the community and would love to adventure through the visual chronicle of its past, present, and future... I cannot recommend this book enough.” -Matthew Mercer, Dungeon Master of Critical Role “This is the most comprehensive, mind-blowing visual history ever created about DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Beyond the iconic artwork featured on nearly every page, the book actually serves as a complete history of the entire D&D universe. Both fans of the game and newcomers will be completely blown away by the countless hours of research and passion put into this book. There’s truly nothing else out there like it.” -Adam F. Goldberg, creator of The Goldbergs “This is the definitive collection of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS artwork we’ve been waiting for all of our lives! The images contained in this book will instantly transport you back to your childhood, and conjure up memories of long forgotten adventures shared with old friends around the gaming table. This tome is an essential addition to every lifelong D&D fans home library. Buy a copy right now-or make me a saving throw versus Death Magic!” -Ernie Cline, author of Ready Player One “DUNGEONS & DRAGONS has shaped the imaginations of millions around the world since its conception. This visual exploration delving into where it all began is a must-read for both dedicated veterans and new enthusiasts alike. A passionate homage from the biggest fans in the industry!” -Maude Garrett, TV, radio, and online host and founder of Geek Bomb “I grew up during the early days of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and it’s been decades since I’ve seen the wonders that enthralled me during that magical time. At last, familiar treasures from the depths of the vault are here. They can make you cry depending on how deep you went. This is an incredible tome of power. -John Romero, co-creator of DOOM “This is a time machine. Poring over these images forty years after I first held the Basic Set in my hands, I’m overwhelmed by the same ineffable feelings I had back in 1977. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS unlocked something in my twelve year old brain-an exhilarating sense of possibility-that set my future...

-Titulo Original : The World Of Critical Role The History Behind The Epic Fantasy-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Dive deep into the history of the world’s most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos. From its unassuming beginnings as a casual home game between friends to the role-playing phenomenon it is today, Critical Role has become the stuff of legend. These pages chronicle how a circle of friends who all happen to be talented voice actors built the most-watched tabletop role-playing livestream of all time. Discover dazzling new illustrations and richly written insights into the locations, characters, and adventures featured in the hundreds of episodes across Critical Role’s two campaigns, Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein. Go behind the scenes with archival photos and exclusive interviews with Dungeon Master Matt Mercer and the entire Critical Role cast as they explore their characters’ most triumphant moments and darkest hours. And celebrate the massive community of Critters who support and expand the show’s world through a highlighted tour of the crafts, cosplay, and art they create every day. Featuring a foreword from Felicia Day, lush illustrations, and the inside story you won’t find anywhere else, this book is your indispensable guide to Critical Role. The adventure begins! About the Author Liz Marsham writes books of all types for readers of all ages. She began her storytelling career as an editor at DC Comics and Disney Publishing. As a D&D character, she would most likely be a warlock: She can do a couple of cool things in a row, but then she needs a nap. She runs a tiny fiefdom in Southern California with her husband, son, two cats, and what she insists is a “perfectly reasonable” number of dice. Critical Role features seven popular voiceover actors diving into epic fantasy RPG adventures, led by veteran game master Matthew Mercer. What began in 2012 as a bunch of friends playing in each other’s living rooms has evolved into a multi-platform entertainment sensation, attracting nearly a million viewers every week. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Foreword There is a bit of magic in our world sometimes. Not spell magic, although that would be amazing-and sign me up for some fire-based powers, please-but chemistry between people. The kind that is effortless and enrapturing, and that you can’t stop watching. This is what Critical Role embodies for so many people. Including me. My own discovery of the group was like most people’s: Through word of mouth. At a party in 2014, my friend Ashley Johnson mentioned that she played D&D with other voiceover actors. Not only did I fall more in love with her after hearing that (she is so very lovable so that wasn’t very hard) but I was hooked on the idea of watching her and her friends play. I never got that chance due to my “all work, no fun” nature at the time, but a year later, when I decided to start a Twitch channel with my former company Geek & Sundry, the first item I put on the brainstorm board was “D&D Live.” The first note I put under THAT was “Email Ashley Johnson.” I still didn’t get the chance to watch the group before they started playing on the channel. But hearing how entertaining they were from my employees who went to scout them convinced me they were perfect. I felt the work of kismet happening, and I knew in my gut that they would be the exact match needed for my grassroots style. Sight unseen. (Yes, I am a “program first, ask questions later” kind of gal.) The very first time I actually watched them perform was with thousands of other people when they premiered on the channel. As soon as I saw them on screen, having the best time together, I was dazzled and obsessed and knew in my heart they were going to change the world of role-playing. And boy, have they. Many may wonder what makes Critical Role stand out from all the other role-playing groups in the...

-Titulo Original : Dust & Grooves Adventures In Record Collecting-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors-including Questlove-in the most intimate of environments-their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community. Review An Amazon Best Book of the Year An O Magazine Holiday Gift Pick A lavishly illustrated coffee-table book...visceral and joyous. - New York Times Fascinating [and] extremely intimate. - Billboard Pazs beautiful coffee table book…features 250 staggeringly pretty full-page photos of record store collectors across the world. - People Almost any reader will find something to appreciate in the passion of collectors and the beauty of Paz’s images. - Slate Beautiful and engrossing. - Wired About the Author EILON PAZ is a professional photographer and the founder of the popular vinyl-collecting website Dust and Grooves. Pazs work has appeared in worldwide publications such as Wax Poetics, Saveur, Monocle, Conde Nast Traveler, Delta Airlines Sky Magazine, and the French music magazine Vibrations. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Im really just a casual record collector. Preface by Elion Paz Make no mistake-I love music and I love vinyl, but Dust & Grooves wasn’t born out of a personal obsession with records. I’ve never had a want list, nor have I ever paid much attention to the distinction between VG and M-, or sought out limited editions, one-off pressings, or acetates. My passion lies with music, photography, and, as I discovered, photographing those with an unshakable devotion to collecting records. Through Dust & Grooves, I’ve been able to meet over 150 of the world’s most fervent collectors, photograph their prized collections, and ultimately connect to a world that has always been dear to me. Like nearly every single person profiled in this book, I grew up in a household filled with music. My parents’ collection of Argentine folk (Mercedes Sosa), tango (Carlos Gardel), and Pink Floyd LPs would be regular fixtures on the family turntable. I later discovered jazz via ECM Records and jazz-funk artists like Ramsey Lewis and Jimmy Smith, and have since accumulated a small but satisfying collection of records. Pink Floyd’s Animals has been a longtime favorite, as much for the music as for the striking cover art. It was actually the dark, surreal mood of the cover photo that fueled my desire to pursue photography. I spent a good chunk of my twenties and thirties making a living as a photographer in my home of Tel Aviv, Israel, mostly covering food and travel, but also working with record labels and artists. I enjoyed the work, but I always had the nagging feeling that I wanted to embark on my own music photography project-something more personal, more creative, more inspiring. In the summer of 2008, I left the comforts of my friends and family in Israel and moved to New York City. Of course, I didn’t pick the ideal time-the recession was about to sweep through the city and take all the jobs with it. Being unemployed sucked, but it also left me with a lot of time to spend in record stores. Back then, the vinyl resurgence was in its early stages, and records were cheaper and much more plentiful in New York than in Israel. A couple of months after I arrived in NYC, a friend emailed me an unforgettable photo of a man in combat boots, holding an AK-47 machine gun, surrounded by masses of records. I was completely captivated by t...

-Titulo Original : Meehans Bartender Manual [a Cocktail Reference And Recipe Book]-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: Review Absolutely necessary for any spirits dork.-Christine Muhlke, Bon Appetit “There’s much more to being a good bartender than being able to quickly and efficiently make great cocktails. Yes, Meehan addresses cocktail recipes, what ingredients tools and techniques to deploy to make great drinks, but importantly this book is about much more than just mixing cocktails. Anyone who absorbs the pages on spirits will have more than passable knowledge of each of the spirit categories, and anyone who’s serious about bar management, or indeed any aspect of bar operations should read this book.” -Simon Difford, Difford’s GuideOne of the most recognizable names in the bar world brings you the ultimate cocktail guide, complete with recipes, origin stories and hacks-because not owning an esoteric bottle of bitters shouldnt hold you back from a good drink. There are also floor plans of bars around the world and deep-cut cocktail facts for those who want to geek out.-Abby Reisner, Tasting TableFor anyone obsessed with cocktails and their unique subculture, this book will be fascinating and essential, a heady tome that pores over the origins of whiskey and gin like a graduate school volume.-Matthew Kang, EaterJim Meehan was among the pioneers of the craft cocktail movement, opening PDT in Manhattan in 2007. “Meehan’s Bartender Manual” is exactly what the title promises: a manual for professional bartenders. But it will make a welcome addition to the library of any serious at-home drink maker.-Wayne Curtis, The Wall Street Journal“There are hundreds of bar books that focus on cocktail recipes or history, but few really explore the art and practicalities of bartending. Jim Meehan strives to write a modern handbook on par with the 1862 book, Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide. Meehan whips through cocktail history basics and features in-depth recipes for classic cocktails, but the best sections look at what it means to run a bar today. [..]Meehan’s book is designed for everyone from newcomers to the bar industry to seasoned bar owners who are always seeking new ways to improve their establishment.”-Amy Cavanaugh, PlateWhen he opened New York’s PDT in 2007, Jim Meehan helped kick off the speakeasy trend, and in 2012, the bar scored the first James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program. Now Meehan has distilled his bar expertise into this combination recipe book and bar industry guide. -Jason Horn, The Daily BeastJim Meehan’s Bartender Manual a must-read for pros, home mixologists alike.-Kenney Marlatt, Chicago Tribune“Award-winning bartender Jim Meehan is one of a handful of drinks nerds who’s had a profound impact on the cocktail scene in America: the “modern speakeasy” he made his name at, PDT, is still a must-visit NYC bar ten years after opening thanks to its innovative and excellent drinks. Now, he’s taken a lifetime of knowledge and distilled it into a detailed bible of bartending that covers history, technique, tools and ingredients, plus 100 classic cocktail recipes and a sprinkling of invaluable insight from some of the world’s top bartenders.”-Laura Sant, DeparturesA knowledge-filled tome for true cocktail nerds or those apsiring to be-it has insights from the whos-who of the bar-and-spirits world and perfected recipes of classics drinks.-Esquire “A knowledge-filled tome for true cocktail nerds or those aspiring to be” (Esquire), from one of the world’s most acclaimed bartenders WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD * WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® FOR BEST NEW COCKTAIL OR BARTENDING BOOK * IACP AWARD FINALIST Meehan’s Bartender Manual is acclaimed mixologist Jim Meehan’s magnum opus-and the first book of the modern era to explain the bar industry from the inside out. With chapters that mix cocktail history with professional insights from experts all over the world, this deep dive covers it all: bar design, menu development, spirits production, drink mixing technique...

-Titulo Original : Restaurant Success By The Numbers, Second Edition A Money-guys Guide To Opening The Next New Hot Spot-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: This one-stop guide to opening a restaurant from an accountant-turned-restaurateur shows aspiring proprietors how to succeed in the crucial first year and beyond.Ninety percent of all restaurants fail, and those that succeed happened upon that mysterious X factor, right? Wrong! A man of many hats-money-guy, restaurant owner, and restaurant consultant-Roger Fields shows how a restaurant can survive its first year and keep diners coming back for years. Featuring real-life start-up stories (including many of the author’s own), this comprehensive how-to walks readers through the logistics of opening a restaurant: concept, location, menu, ambiance, staff, and, most important, profit. Updated to address current trends such as food trucks and to tackle online opportunities (and pitfalls!) including Groupon, Yelp, and Twitter, Restaurant Success by the Numbers remains a critical resource for navigating the food industry. Opening a restaurant isn’t easy, but this realistic dreamer’s guide helps set the table for lasting success. Review “After being in the business for many years, I thought I knew everything, but working with Roger showed me how much more there is to know. Restaurant Success by the Numbers contains the know-how you’ll need to open and run a thriving restaurant. If you want to succeed in the restaurant business, read it!” -Gregoire Jacquet, chef/owner, Gregoire restaurant About the Author After ten years as a CPA, ROGER FIELDS stopped counting beans and started cooking them. He owned two successful restaurants in New York City before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a partner at Merchants Accounting Services, which has been providing financial services to restaurants, bars, and nightclubs for almost two decades. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. How to Use This Book This book is not only instructional and informative, it’s also entertaining. It’s not just for people who have dreams of owning their own restaurant; it’s also for people who simply want the inside scoop on what it really takes to plan, design, staff, open, and run a successful restaurant. Throughout this book, in addition to practical advice, there are anecdotes of mistakes made and problems encountered, and how they were resolved. I have also included contributed essays from owners, chefs, and other experts from various types of restaurant operations, from hole-in-the-wall to well-known large upscale operators. Their thoughts about their operations and the business in general will provide valuable insight into what it takes to run a successful restaurant. Because opening and running your own restaurant will require not only a lot of time, dedication, passion, and hard work, but in all likelihood a substantial capital investment, you will need to be as certain as you possibly can that your restaurant idea will have a good probability of success at a specific site in your market area. A good way to test your idea is to conduct a market feasibility study. In addition to evaluating a site location, this will involve gathering and analyzing information about the demographics, psychographics, and competitive environment in your market. If you do not yet have a specific concept in mind, this research will help you identify the types of restaurants that are most likely to succeed in your area. The early chapters in this book describe how to collect and analyze market data in order to make decisions about a potential concept, and how to quantify that data to decide whether it will make financial sense. Before getting into the meat of concept selection and market analysis, chapter 1 will help to set the table for your future success. For those of you who are interested in the “feel good” or romantic aspects of the business, it will suggest ways to realize them without taking on the responsibilities of ownership. It will also give some of the principal reasons for restaurant fa...

-Titulo Original : How To Write It, Third Edition A Complete Guide To Everything Youll Ever Write (how To Write It Complete Guide To Everything Youll Ever Write)-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: Write personal and professional communications with clarity, confidence, and style. How to Write It is the essential resource for eloquent personal and professional self-expression. Award-winning journalist Sandra E. Lamb transforms even reluctant scribblers into articulate wordsmiths by providing compelling examples of nearly every type and form of written communication. Completely updated and expanded, the new third edition offers hundreds of handy word, phrase, and sentence lists, precisely crafted sample paragraphs, and professionally designed document layouts. How to Write It is a must-own for students, teachers, authors, journalists, bloggers, managers, and anyone who doesn’t have time to wade through a massive style guide but needs a friendly desk reference. Review “This is an extraordinary book. A reference so comprehensive, yet so simple. . . . Every person who isn’t living in a cave should have this by their elbow on a daily basis.” -Richard Nelson Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute? “To express the principles of etiquette-respect, consideration, and honesty-is to apply sincerity and tact as naturally and spontaneously as possible. How to Write It shows exactly how to do just that.” -Peggy Post, author of Emily Post’s Etiquette About the Author Sandra E. Lamb was a technical writer, editor, and ghost writer before launching her career as a writing teacher. She has guided many diverse groups to greater eloquence, from the American National Cattlewomen’s Association to the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Lamb is the author of Personal Notes and Write the Right Words. For more information, visit sandralamb . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 3: ANNOUNCEMENT An announcement may be good news or bad news, but the form itself is consistent: Get the reader’s attention, then give him or her the single message you want to communicate. Be direct, focused, brief, and timely. ETIQUETTE Give very careful consideration to the reader when the announcement contains emotional or very personal content. Sometimes your announcement may be of a delicate nature, and in that case require the civility of a human moment-a face-to-face delivery. Use great discretion when this is the case. DECIDE TO WRITE Announcements are suitable for many of the events and changes in our lives: * Change of address * Anniversary: wedding or business * Birth or adoption * Personal life event: graduation, wedding, marital separation, divorce, retirement, or death * Employee change: resignation, firing, promotion, transfer, special achievement, new employees, job opening * Opening a business, branch office, or store * Business changes: new business name, price changes, product recall, new programs, products, policies, hours, practices, contracts, organization buyout, merger, bankruptcy, expansion, acquisition, company layoff, downsizing, closing, or record sales * Seminars, workshops, or conferences * Open house for home, business, or school * Bad news of some sort THINK ABOUT CONTENT * Ask yourself who, what, when, where, why, and how to help focus the information you want to communicate and to ensure you make it complete. * State the information in order of importance. * Be direct, brief, and concise. * Check the prescribed format of different kinds of announcements. * Emphasize the goodwill aspects of your news. If your company is changing working hours, for example, emphasize the greater convenience for employees and customers. * Use the “need-to-know” guideline in making your announcement. Who needs to know your news? * When it’s appropriate, emphasize the reasons for your news to promote understanding and goodwill. ELIMINATE WRONG MESSAGES * An announcement should supply complete, basic information. Leave out lengthy explanations or extraneous facts. Even whe...

-Titulo Original : Rise 3 Practical Steps For Advancing Your Career, Standing Out As A Leader, And Liking Your Life-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A straight-shooting Silicon Valley executive reveals insider career strategies to becoming a great leader, developing your network, succeeding without wasting time, and managing trade-offs between your work and life so your life works. Patty Azzarello became the youngest general manager at Hewlett-Packard at age thirty-three, ran a $1 billion software business at thirty-five, and became a CEO at thirty-eight-all without turning into a self-centered, miserable jerk. In Rise, Azzarello shares the insider secrets to advancing your career (while having a life) in three practical steps: Do Better: Set ruthless priorities, and work and lead more strategically to deal with frustrating obstacles. Look Better: Build your credibility with the people who can help (or blacklist) you. Connect Better: Develop your network without being political. Get on the List of people who get the best opportunities. Whether you are just starting up the corporate ladder, stuck midcareer, transitioning, or eyeing the corner office, Rise shows you the difference between getting ahead and just working hard. Review Leave it to Patty Azzarello to turn the secrets of genuine and effective leadership into a practical action plan. Who needs a mentor when you can read this book? -Debra Chrapaty, CIO, Zynga I often get midlevel managers asking me how they can crack into the next level, and I have had many managers who dont ask and get stuck. Rise is the definitive guidebook to create a breakout moment in almost any career. -Rob Meinhardt, GM, Dell Did you ever wish someone would just write down what you have to do to get promoted? Rise lays it out for you. Its easy to read, easy to implement, and tested in the real world. Read this book, or else work for someone who did. -Jim Davis, CEO, Verified Person, Inc. About the Author PATTY AZZARELLO is a successful Silicon Valley executive who now runs her own management consulting company, leading business transformations and positively impacting the careers of thousands of people across the world. She lives in Carmel Valley, California. Visit azzarellogroup . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK I wrote the book that I wished I had been able to read as I was building my own career. I want to help people get further, faster, and be more satisfied with their work. There were four real motivators for the book. 1. TELL ALL THE SECRETS I was very fortunate to get a lot of help from smart people who cared about me along the way. Because of that, I was told a lot of important things that no one else was. Without executive-level, personal mentors, most people dont ever get to learn about what really matters and what really works. They dont learn how to avoid the common pitfalls or get the insights they need to survive the confusing and rough times. So I want to give away all the secrets-all the executive, insider information that is typically shared with only a select few people who get taken under a mentors wing. 2. I HATE WASTED TIME I hate wasting anything, particularly time, energy, and potential. So I dont like to see people wasting time, investing their heart and energy, but not getting anywhere-and, in fact, burning career capital. You see, I am a maximizer through and through. What I mean by that is that I am driven to find the most direct and effective path to accomplish things and then do them the best they can be done, whether that is being a CEO or making a tuna sandwich. As such, I invest enormous amounts of time, thought, and energy to figure out how to do something an easier, faster, or better way. I refuse to let my time get burned up on things that dont make a big difference or have a significant payoff. So Ive spent a lot of the last twenty-five years figuring out how to tune my actions and invest my efforts to maximize the payoff for the businesses and for my career....

-Titulo Original : 3000 Power Words And Phrases For Effective Performance Reviews Ready-to-use Language For Successful Employee Evaluations-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A comprehensive yet accessible handbook for writing and conducting meaningful, effective performance reviews, geared toward managers of all levels, from the author of How to Write It. Performance reviews are one of the best tools managers have to shape company talent and culture, develop strong channels of communication with employees, and create systemic change. In this pithy, user-friendly handbook, author and writing teacher Sandra E. Lamb lays out the best methods and proven tactics to administer productive evaluations that benefit both parties- and the company. Lamb teaches managers how to design scoring systems for employees, prepare for and conduct in-person and written reviews, and use the right key words. Covering both hard and soft skills, this indispensible reference includes lists of powerful words and phrases that clearly describe positive and negative performance. Featuring sections targeted to specific industries and jobs, this guide empowers managers at all levels to master the art of performance reviews that achieve results. Review Sandra Lamb has come up with a fantastic framework for organizing performance reviews and suggestions for how to best give finely-tuned feedback with eloquent words. This is a marvelously clever and much-needed book. Words dont always come easy these days, and wordsmiths are a dying breed. Sandra is one of the very best. I highly recommend this book to you. -RICHARD N. BOLLES, author of What Color Is Your Parachute? “If a manager desired a ‘how-to’ book that made performance reviews quick, easy and immediately useful, this is the book. I am recommending this book to every company I consult to. Why? Because it definitely is the best performance review book ever written.” -MICHAEL MERCER, Ph.D., author of Hire the Best & Avoid the Rest About the Author SANDRA E. LAMB began her career in the field of technical writing, then moved on to a progression of organizational management and CEO positions. Along the way she developed and administered performance review and employee bonus programs that helped both her organization and her employees succeed. Lamb has researched and written texts in business organization and management, and brings to 3000 Power Words and Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews the kind of lightening accuracy and expert feel for the most effective words and phrases she demonstrated in her award-winning book, How to Write It, now in its third edition. She is also the author of Personal Notes and Write the Right Words. For more information, or if you are interested in having her as a speaker, spokesperson, or consultant, visit SandraLamb . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction:The Value of Power WordsAmy (let’s call her) has an office next to the corner office, which is occupied by her boss, whom we’ll call Ted. Both Ted and Amy have been in these offices for three years. The two share a common wall; and they frequently overhear telephone conversations the other is having while negotiating with a client or coworker. Ted and Amy go to all the same product release and sales meetings. They see each other in the elevator and break room; and sometimes they casually chat about upcoming holidays, how Ted’s children are doing in school, or the general state of the national and international economies. Ted likes Amy and feels that she’s doing a good job as district sales manager. The strange thing here is that Ted has, for the entire three years he’s been Amy’s boss, communicated with her for work assignments, updates, progress reports, general information, and even for her performance reviews, entirely by email. He has not conducted a single face-to-face encounter to discuss how she is performing in her role as district sales manager. In short, Ted is clueless about his role as supervisor. Clearly, Ted either feels entirely unqualified to conduct a face-to-face meeting, or...

-Titulo Original : What Color Is Your Parachute? Job-hunters Workbook, Fifth Edition A Companion To The Best-selling Job-hunting Book In The World-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A fill-in companion to the worlds most popular job-search book, updated for 2019.This interactive companion to the career classic What Color Is Your Parachute? is a helpful tool for recent grads, workers laid off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change. Featuring the Flower Exercise, Party Exercise, Transferable Skills Grid, and more of Richard Bolless helpful charts and activities, this workbook allows job-hunters to roll up their sleeves and discover their unique interests, passions, and dreams that will give them, once completed, a picture of their dream job. Review Praise for What Color Is Your Parachute?:One of the first job-hunting books on the market. It is still arguably the best. And it is indisputably the most popular. --Fast CompanyIdeally, everyone should read What Color Is Your Parachute? in the tenth grade and again every year thereafter. --FortuneWhat Color Is Your Parachute? is about job-hunting and career changing, but its also about figuring out who you are as a person and what you want out of life. --TimeParachute is still a top seller and it remains the go-to guide for everyone from midlife-crisis boomers looking to change their careers to college students looking to start one. --New York PostIts basically the bible of career advice. --US Department of LaborMr. Bolles continues to enrich and update it, expanding on concepts both universal and technical. --New York Times About the Author Richard N. Bolles led the career development field for more than 40 years. A member of Mensa and the Society for Human Resource Management, he has been the keynote speaker at hundreds of conferences. Bolles was trained in chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and holds a bachelor’s degree cum laude in physics from Harvard University, a master’s in sacred theology from General Theological (Episcopal) Seminary in New York City, and three honorary doctorates...

-Titulo Original : Vegetable Literacy Cooking And Gardening With Twelve Families From The Edible Plant Kingdom, With Over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes [a Cookbook]-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: In her latest cookbook, Deborah Madison, Americas leading authority on vegetarian cooking and author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, reveals the surprising relationships between vegetables, edible flowers, and herbs within the same botanical families, and how understanding these connections can help home cooks see everyday vegetables in new light. For over three decades, Deborah Madison has been at the vanguard of the vegetarian cooking movement, authoring classic books on the subject and emboldening millions of readers to cook simple, elegant, plant-based food.This groundbreaking new cookbook is Madison’s crowning achievement: a celebration of the diversity of the plant kingdom, and an exploration of the fascinating relationships between vegetables, edible flowers, herbs, and familiar wild plants within the same botanical families. Destined to become the new standard reference for cooking vegetables, Vegetable Literacy shows cooks that, because of their shared characteristics, vegetables within the same family can be used interchangeably in cooking. It presents an entirely new way of looking at vegetables, drawing on Madison’s deep knowledge of cooking, gardening, and botany. For example, knowing that dill, chervil, cumin, parsley, coriander, anise, lovage, and caraway come from the umbellifer family makes it clear why they’re such good matches for carrots, also a member of that family. With more than 300 classic and exquisitely simple recipes, Madison brings this wealth of information together in dishes that highlight a world of complementary flavors. Griddled Artichokes with Tarragon Mayonnaise, Tomato Soup and Cilantro with Black Quinoa, Tuscan Kale Salad with Slivered Brussels Sprouts and Sesame Dressing, Kohlrabi Slaw with Frizzy Mustard Greens, and Fresh Peas with Sage on Baked Ricotta showcase combinations that are simultaneously familiar and revelatory.Inspiring improvisation in the kitchen and curiosity in the garden, Vegetable Literacy-an unparalleled look at culinary vegetables and plants-will forever change the way we eat and cook. Review Featured Recipe from Vegetable Literacy: Ivory Carrot Soup with a Fine Dice of Orange CarrotsServes 4-6Ingredients1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced1 pound white carrots, scrubbed and thinly sliced1 tablespoon raw white riceSea salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1 thyme sprig4 cups water or light chicken stockFew tablespoons finely diced orange carrots and/or other colored carrotsFreshly ground pepperAbout 1 tablespoon minced fine green carrot topsDirectionsWarm the butter and oil in a soup pot and add the onion, white carrots, rice, 1 teaspoon salt, and the sugar and thyme. Cook over medium heat for several minutes, turning everything occasionally. Add 1 cup of the water, cover, turn down the heat, and cook while you heat the remaining 3 cups water. When the water is hot, add it to the pot, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.While the soup is cooking, cook the diced carrots in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes and then drain.When ready, let cool slightly, then remove and discard the thyme sprig. Puree the soup until smooth in a blender. Taste for salt and season with the pepper. Reheat if it has cooled.Ladle the soup into bowls, scatter the diced carrots and carrot tops over each serving, and serve.Featured Recipe from Vegetable Literacy: Peas with Baked Ricotta and Bread CrumbsServes 2IngredientsOlive oil1 cup high-quality ricotta cheese, such as hand-dipped full-fat ricotta2 to 3 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs4 teaspoons butter2 large shallots or 1/2 small onion, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)5 small sage leaves, minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)1 1/2 pounds pod peas, shucked (about 1 cup)Grated zest of 1 lemonSea salt and freshly ground pepperChunk of Parmesan cheese, for gratingDirectionsHeat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a small baking dish; a round Spanish earthenware di...

-Titulo Original : Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesnt, And Why, Second Edition 12 Things Youd Better Do If You Want To Get Ahead-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A revised and updated edition of the career advancement guide that advocates working smarter, not harder, from one of Americas premier career consultants.Do your job, do it well, and you’ll be rewarded, right? Actually, probably not. According to career guru Donald Asher, advancement at work is less about skillsets and more about strategy. The revised and expanded edition of WHO GETS PROMOTED, WHO DOESN’T, AND WHY details exactly what puts one employee on the fast track to an exceptional career, while another stays on the treadmill to mediocrity. Whether you’re new to the workforce, repairing a recession-damaged career, or feeling stagnant and overlooked at work, this book is your ticket to advancement. Learn: why timing is more important than talent how corporations actually make promotion decisions how to avoid career mistakes you don’t even know you’re making what women in the workforce particularly need to know and the twelve proven strategies for promotion regardless of your industry and experience If you want to know how to control your career destiny, the solution is to work smarter, not harder. WHO GETS PROMOTED, WHO DOESN’T, AND WHY will help you do just that. Review “I doubled my income with the tips in this book!” -Adele Liss, public relations executive, San Francisco About the Author DONALD ASHER is one of America’s premier career consultants and a featured speaker at conferences and colleges coast to coast. He is a contributing writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, the Wall Street Journal’s CareerJournal , MSN Encarta, as well as magazines and newspapers nationwide. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. PREFACE Dear Reader, Thank you for picking up this book. It has the potential to change your life. Everything that happens to you from this point on can be different. You can have a different outcome, a different future-different from other workers, and different from the other you, the one who didn’t pick up this book, the one who didn’t try to maneuver for promotion. This little book went around the world in the media, and was named career management book of the year in Joyce Lain Kennedy’s nationally syndicated column, Careers Now. The award-winning career portal QuintCareers named me a “Career Mastermind” because of this book. When you register that you have accepted a job offer at Columbia Business School’s MBA program, they hand you this book. Many other graduate and undergraduate programs use the book in the same way. “You got a job? Great. Now use this book to create a reputation and get promoted.” I deeply appreciate career centers and all that they do for students. Thousands upon thousands of you, readers from around the world, have used this book to achieve your goals, and I look forward to each and every one of your emails and stories. Your success is eternally gratifying to me. The tips from the book that seemed to resonate the most, according to your reviews and in your letters and emails, were these: * A promotion is never a reward, it’s a prediction. * Irreplaceable people cannot be promoted, ever. * There is a structural bias in favor of hiring from outside rather than promoting from within, and you must provide certain specific assurances to overcome that bias. You’ll see these, and much, much more, in the following pages. The first edition was a bit of a risk. My editors weren’t sure if it made sense to write a book just for top performers and highly ambitious people. I believed that there was plenty of reason to do it. First of all, the majority of workers don’t read any career books at all, so an author is automatically writing for the top half of all careerists. But I knew there were smart, ambitious people out there who could put these principles into play, who didn’t need the kind of rudimentary advice in other guides, who didn’t need to pay money to read advice like this: “Polish your shoes....

-Titulo Original : More Nitty-gritty Grammar-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: Review Grammar guides can be dry and pedantic, or they can imbue their somewhat tedious subject with warmth and humor. More Nitty-Gritty Grammar is the latter sort. An A-to-Z (OK, A-to-Y) guide, it appeals to contemporary students of grammar--be they actual students, workplace writers, or others--with examples they can relate to. Authors Edith H. Fine and Judith P. Josephson call upon Hideo Nomo to clear up the difference between pitcher and picture; Gov. Jesse (the body) Ventura to illustrate the proper form for a sobriquet; and Cheese Puffs to clear up the double-negative issue. Elsewhere, they refer to Viagra, carrot smoothies, and the Dixie Chicks. For rules that just wont stick, they provide mnemonics. While the book is devoted mostly to grammar basics, there are elements to delight even the sophisticated grammarian. Among them: a section on the correct use of the en dash and reprints of nearly 60 grammar-related cartoons. --Jane Steinberg Who or whom? Lay or lie? Conjunction, pronoun, predicate, or gerund? If such questions and terms leave you scratching your head, you need the hip and fun follow-up to NITTY-GRITTY GRAMMAR. With a new, easy-to-use alphabetical format and the same winning formula of wacky cartoons, off-the-wall examples, and catchy reminders, MORE NITTY-GRITTY GRAMMAR will help you sidestep common bloopers, untangle your malapropisms, secure those dangling modifiers, and teach you to speak and write with clarity and confidence. From the Publisher Edith H. Fine and Judith P. Josephson have written numerous books. They use cartoons to teach Nitty-Gritty Grammar, a lighthearted grammar seminar at San Diego State University Extension, businesses, and conferences. About the Author As “The Grammar Patrol,” EDITH H. FINE and JUDITH P. JOSEPHSON have fielded grammar questions on radio shows nationwide. They are the authors of Nitty-Gritty Grammar and More Nitty-Gritty Grammar. Besides writing how-to books for adults, the authors have written award-winning biographies, science books, and picture books for children. They teach grammar and writing through San Diego State University’s extension program, and live in Encinitas, California, with their families.Judith Pinkerton Josephson is also the author of many books for children, including Mother Jones: Fierce Fighter for Workers’ Rights, Allan Pinkerton: The Original Private Eye, and Growing up in Pioneer America. She is the co-author of Armando and the Blue Tarp School...

-Titulo Original : Women In Sports 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played To Win (women In Science)-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: Review 2018 Amelia Bloomer List selection, American Library AssociationExhaustive and enlightening-dont miss it.- Kirkus ReviewsThis is one of the books weve been waiting for-a compendium of great women athletes and the struggles they faced. As Billie Jean King taught us, ‘Pressure is a privilege.’- Lesley Visser, Hall of Fame sportscasterThis luminescent book tells the stories of women and girls who have not only excelled in athletics, but also often changed the world by doing so. I was agog at these lively biographies, and dazzled by the accompanying illustrations that seem to cartwheel, swim, pole vault, and double flip off the page. This is a book for girls who want inspiration on the field, in the pool, or down the track. It’s also for girls who aren’t sporty at all, but love stories of courage, perseverance, sass, doggedness, and fun. And don’t forget the boys, who will be riveted by these rollicking tales and who need to see that girl power has been alive and well for many years, and is alive and well today.- Caroline Paul, author of The Gutsy GirlRachel Ignotofskys delightful book renders the healthy pleasure of sports for girls and women in buoyant color and form-from Bloomer Girls to Skate Bettys, in calf length skirts or disguised as men-reminding us that no matter if you are nine or ninety-eight, the question to ask is, ‘What is my next victory?’- Mina Samuels, author of Run Like a GirlWhat an inspiring book! These beautifully drawn portraits cover the triumphs and troubles of fifty athletes-some youve heard of and many you havent. Theres a familiar pattern to these stories: A woman sets her mind on something, someone tells her it cant be done, and she goes ahead and does it anyway, setting records along the way. Youll cheer for these ladies, and for author Rachel Ignotofsky.- Lisa Taggart, author of Women Who Win Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science. Women for the win!A richly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breakers in more than forty sports. The athletes featured include well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men’s league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee. The book also contains infographics on topics that sporty women want to know about such as muscle anatomy, a timeline ofwomen’s participation in sports, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women’s teams. Women in Sports celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for today’s athletes. From School Library Journal Gr 4 Up-Utterly browsable and completely engaging, this collection of 50 female athletes offers up brief glimpses into the lives and careers of a relatively diverse group of women. Wandering far off the well-beaten path of familiar names (Billie Jean King, Wilma Rudolph, Mia Hamm), the book also highlights women who excelled (or currently excel) at less traditional activities, such as roller derby (Ann Calvello), archery (Kim Soo-Nyung), bodybuilding (Bev Francis), and refereeing (Violet Palmer). Ignotofsky clearly made every effort to scour the globe and include athletes from many different countries. Each spread profiles an individual and features a page-length description of background and career high points, a quote from the athlete, and a cheerful illustration captioned with additional facts. Organized chronologically by the athletes birth year, this compendium, taken as a whole, is a captivating look at the history of women in sports, emphasizing that no individual athlete is more or less important than the next. Information about ana...

-Titulo Original : The Black Panther Party A Graphic Novel History-Fabricante : Ten Speed Press-Descripcion Original: A bold and fascinating graphic novel history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party.Founded in Oakland, California, in 1966, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was a radical political organization that stood in defiant contrast to the mainstream civil rights movement. This gripping illustrated history explores the impact and significance of the Panthers, from their social, educational, and healthcare programs that were designed to uplift the Black community to their battle against police brutality through citizen patrols and frequent clashes with the FBI, which targeted the Party from its outset. Using dramatic comic book-style retellings and illustrated profiles of key figures, The Black Panther Party captures the major events, people, and actions of the party, as well as their cultural and political influence and enduring legacy. About the Author David F. Walker is an award-winning comic book writer, author, filmmaker, journalist, and educator. His work in comic books includes Shaft, winner of the Glyph Award for Story of the Year, Power Man and Iron Fist, Nighthawk, Fury, Secret Wars: Battleworld, Cyborg, The Army of Dr. Moreau, and Number 13. He is also the creator of the critically-acclaimed YA series The Adventures of Darius Logan and the author of the graphic novel biography The Life of Frederick Douglass. Recognized as a leading scholar expert of African American cinema, Walker produced one of the definitive documentaries on the topic of Blaxploitation films, Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered, and Shafted.Marcus Kwame Anderson is an illustrator and fine artist. Much of his work explores the beauty and diversity of the African diaspora and often incorporates social commentary. He graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a degree in illustration. Anderson is the co-creator of the comic book series Snow Daze and has illustrated stories in Action Labs Cash and Carrie and F.O.R.C.E...