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Fog City Diner Cookbook
Gathers recipes for breads, soups, chowders, stews, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts served at the San Francisco restaurant
London Fog
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice A Telegraph Editor’s Choice An Evening Standard “Best Books about London” Selection In popular imagination, London is a city of fog. The classic London fogs, the thick yellow “pea-soupers,” were born in the industrial age of the early nineteenth century. Christine L. Corton tells the story of these epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty, and their lasting effects on our culture and imagination. “Engrossing and magnificently researched...Corton’s book combines meticulous social history with a wealth of eccentric detail. Thus we learn that London’s ubiquitous plane trees were chosen for their shiny, fog-resistant foliage. And s...
The World's Greatest Buildings
"... features 100 examples of architecture ..."--Inside flap.
Fog City Blues
Who is Max LeBlue? Is he a rogue DEA agent on the run-or a pawn in a super charged chess game that ends with a lethal checkmate? On the day of 9/11, drug-addicted agent Sam Devine is given a choice: face disgrace and dismissal from the DEA, or be declared legally dead. But he knows his only choice is to disappear and become someone else. Max LeBlue lives off the grid in the Bay Area until he encounters a biker gang specializing in human trafficking. Instantly his low key lifestyle roars into high gear in this electrifying thriller that sweeps Max into an underworld of desperate women, transgendered dealers, upscale killers, and brutal psychopaths FOG CITY BLUES catches fire on the very first page and burns like a heat seeking missile to its shattering climax.
Footsteps in the Fog
A celebration of the San Francisco films of Alfred Hitchcock, this book examines the master director's familiarity with Northern California and how it greatly influenced his decision to use the Bay Area location in several of his landmark motion pictures. More importantly, this book shows how San Francisco was often the source of inspiration for many of these same cinema classics. The masterpieces that are examined are Shadow of a Doubt, Vertigo, The Birds, Suspicion, Psycho, and Family Plot. Hitchcock fans are taken on a journey around the Bay Area, experiencing cinematographic intrigue and learning about Bay Area history, lore, and the timeless elegance of San Francisco and its picturesque surroundings. Hundreds of historical and contemporary photos are included, with an emphasis on those buildings and businesses that no longer exist.--From publisher description.
Ponies
Enter the wonderful world of ponies and learn what makes these relatives of the horse so special. Beautiful photographs introduce the many different types of ponies in their everyday lives—from running in wild herds to competing in shows with their riders. Toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-school children will enjoy learning fun facts about ponies and will be amazed by the spectacular color photographs.
Wolves
Discover the beauty and intelligence of wolves! More than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of wolves. Learn about the everyday lives of these clever creatures as they speed through the forest, hunt, and play together. Renowned wolf biologist Douglas Smith, director of the Yellowstone Wolf Project, was consulted for this book. Kids will enjoy learning fun facts about wolves, and the more than 70 beautiful color photographs will delight anyone who loves wolves, especially toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-school children.
Hawks
Discusses the evolution, biology, life cycle, and social and mating behavior of hawks and falcons.
Fish
Get an up-close peek at fish darting through coral gardens, hiding from predators, and swimming along the ocean floor. These stunning photos capture fish with scales and tails of all colors, shapes, and sizes. There's never a dull underwater moment, so get ready for a fun, fin-flipping adventure! Animals from all over the world star in the bright and irresistible Snapshot Picture Library series. Gorgeous photography, ranging from dramatic to laugh-out-loud funny, will engage readers of any age, while young readers will particularly delight in the lively, easy-to-read, playful text. From the friendly and familiar animals found on a farm or in your very own home to exotic or endangered species that many people may never see, the Snapshot Picture Library series is your ticket not only to other places but to other ways of seeing and thinking about the world we love and share.
