Author: James Villas
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Keywords: cook, classic, library, drink, food, table, passion, villas
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 1998-07-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1558217061
ISBN-13: 9781558217065
Representing the cream of James Villas’ writing about food and drink, including his first piece for "Town & Country", this book is filled with recipes, literate explications of the origins of ingredients and dishes, trenchant critiques of restaurants, and exhortations to excellence.
Author: Gilberto Bedini
Publisher: Images Publishing Dist A/C
Keywords: lucca, villas
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2006-08-07
List price: $65.00
ISBN-10: 192074472X
ISBN-13: 9781920744724
The villas of the Lucca district of Tuscany, Italy comprise palatial residences, historic villas, gardens and farmhouses - splendid dwellings whose charm is subtle, discreet and reserved. This superb book, edited by architect Gilberto Bedini, is not only a photographic revelation of the residential teasures of Lucca, but an exploration of the artistic and cultural heritage of the region.
Author: Corinne Verner
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Keywords: morocco, riads, villas
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2005-07-19
List price: $40.00
ISBN-10: 0810959070
ISBN-13: 9780810959071
The austere facades that line the labyrinthine streets of Morocco’s ancient walled neighborhoods reveal almost nothing of the luminous residences within. The Villas and Riads of Morocco lifts the veil on these secret paradises, from fantastic palaces in Fez and Essaouira to middle-class riads in Marrakech to converted casbahs in the southern oases. With more than 200 stunning photographs, this beautiful volume takes us behind the scenes to explore a side of Morocco that is largely hidden to outsiders. The book showcases exquisite interiors that combine rich materials such as cedar and ma
Author: Edith Wharton
Publisher: Becker Press
Keywords: gardens, villas, italian
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2009-09-14
List price: $26.45
ISBN-10: 1444653806
ISBN-13: 9781444653809
This early work on Italian Villas and their Gardens is a beautifully illustrated look at the subject. Chapters include; Florentine Villas, Sienese Villas, Roman Villas, Villas near Rome, Genoese Villas, Lombard Villas and Villas of Venetia. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all historians Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artw
Author: James Villas
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: cooking, southern, glory
Number of Pages: 480
Published: 2007-03-06
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0764576011
ISBN-13: 9780764576010
From renowned food writer and proud Southerner James Villas comes the definitive Southern cookbook, featuring fascinating Southern lore, cooking tips, and 388 glorious recipes for any occasion. It includes traditional favorites, delicious regional specialties, and new recipes from some of the South’s most innovative chefs. The author of more than a dozen acclaimed books, Villas was the longtime food and wine editor at Town & Country and was named Bon Appétit’s Food Writer of the Year in 2004.
Author: James Villas
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: table, southern, king, pig
Number of Pages: 472
Published: 2010-04-26
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0470194014
ISBN-13: 9780470194010
A nose-to-tail guide to the very best Southern pork recipes, from award-winning food writer James VillasThough beef, poultry, and fish all have their place in Southern cuisine, one animal stands snout and shoulders above the rest—the mighty pig. From bacon to barbecue, from pork loin to pork belly, James Villas’s Pig: King of the Southern Table presents the pride of the South in all its glory. 300 mouth-watering recipes range from the basics like sausages, ribs, and ham to creative ideas involving hashes, burgers, gumbos, and casseroles.A North Carolina native, Villas doesn’t jus
Author: Alexander G. McKay
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Keywords: world, roman, palaces, villas, houses
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 1998-05-01
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 0801859042
ISBN-13: 9780801859045
In Houses, Villas, and Palaces in the Roman World, Alexander G. McKay examines simple houses, mansions, estates, and palatial buildings, and he pays particular attention to accounts of ancient writers that deal with such topics as house design, interiors, furnishings, and gardens. Describing innovative high-rise apartments, her compact civic squares, large public buildings, temples, shopping centers, and commercial areas, he shows that Roman civilization was astonishingly similar to our own. He also discusses the conditions of life in the Roman provinces, where recent discoveries have shed fre
