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Maida Heatter, revered in the culinary world, is the queen of delicious desserts! This book is chockfull of wonderful chocolate recipes, from the simple to the divinely extravagant. I'm always impressed with the results (and this coming from someone who doesn't consider herself a baker extraordinaire). I will take issue with one aspect, however: not enough photos. I do really appreciate having a visual aid to guide me (and to tantalize my tastebuds). But, that said, I still find Heatter's recipes an essential resource for my dessert adventures.
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Jonathan Coe is a marvel of strangeness and light. His sentences pervade and haunt. The driving force behind "House of Sleep" is Coe's incredible understanding of the human predicament and his unwavering concern for it. This is a beautiful story, and one that is merely the tip of the iceberg of a superb talent.
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Into the Silent Land: Travels in Neuropsychology by Paul Broks
Maggie the Cat, December 30, 2009
This is a fascinating and lovely foray into the world of neuropsychology. Highly recommended for anyone in love with the human brain.(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts by Maida Heatter
Maggie the Cat, August 14, 2006
Maida Heatter, revered in the culinary world, is the queen of delicious desserts! This book is chockfull of wonderful chocolate recipes, from the simple to the divinely extravagant. I'm always impressed with the results (and this coming from someone who doesn't consider herself a baker extraordinaire). I will take issue with one aspect, however: not enough photos. I do really appreciate having a visual aid to guide me (and to tantalize my tastebuds). But, that said, I still find Heatter's recipes an essential resource for my dessert adventures.(8 of 13 readers found this comment helpful)
The House of Sleep by Jonathan Coe
Maggie the Cat, July 26, 2006
Jonathan Coe is a marvel of strangeness and light. His sentences pervade and haunt. The driving force behind "House of Sleep" is Coe's incredible understanding of the human predicament and his unwavering concern for it. This is a beautiful story, and one that is merely the tip of the iceberg of a superb talent.(23 of 33 readers found this comment helpful)