The Lost Recipe For Happiness

When a man discovers his father in New York has long had another, secret, family—a wife and two kids—the interlocking fates of both families lead to surprise loyalties, love triangles, and a reservoir of inner strength—"It would be impossible to overstate just how good this book is" (Ann Patchett). Ethan, a young lawyer in New York, learns that his father has long kept a second family—a Thai wife and two kids living in Queens. In the aftermath of this revelation, Ethan's mother spends a year working abroad, returning much changed, as events introduce her to the other wife. Across town, Ethan's half brothers are caught in their own complicated journeys: one brother's penchant for minor delinquency has escalated, and the other must travel to Bangkok to bail him out, while the bargains their mother has struck about love and money continue to shape their lives. As Ethan finds himself caught in a love triangle of his own, the interwoven fates of these two households elegantly unfurl to encompass a woman rallying to help an ill brother with an unreliable lover and a filmmaker with a girlhood spent in Nepal. Evoking a generous and humane spirit, and a story that ranges over three continents, Secrets of Happiness elucidates the ways people marshal the resources at hand to forge their own forms of joy.

Delighted to be offered her dream job of executive chef at an upscale Aspen restaurant, Elena Alvarez knows that this will be opportunity of a lifetime, and through the delicious food she creates, the friendships she forms, and the trust she learns to place in others, she finds the strength to confront the pain of her past and find healing in body and soul. A first novel. Simultaneous. 60,000 first printing.

This charming little book will teach you everything you need to know–from cookies to bundt cakes—so you can make the most exciting recipes and be the best baker in town. This pocket-sized baking book is awash in charm, color, and smart puns for bakers: you can have your cake and eat it too! Thirty recipes range from chocolate brownies, shortbread caramel slice, and chocolate chip cookies to layered berry pavlova and chocolate ganache bundt. Its compact size makes it unintimidating and also a perfect gift, even if it's just for yourself. In Charlotte's own words, You'd butter believe this is the only baking book you'll need.

When Chris, an unambitious young waiter, walks through the park on his way home from work, he stumbles onto the set of a Hollywood film — and is promptly mistaken for the missing lead actor. Corralled into filming a scene for The Lost Expert — director Bryant Reed’s last-ditch effort to restore his reputation — Chris assumes the identity of international action star Thomson Holmes, and disconnects from his real life. He falls deeply into his newfound identity as Holmes and as his character in the film, a struggling young man who has the ability to find lost people and things. Tensions mount as Chris gradually learns of the real Thomson Holmes’ scandals and accusations of sexual misconduct. Meanwhile, the real Thomson Holmes has disappeared and Chris has reason to fear he’ll be next. As he tries to figure out what happened to the actor, he grapples with his role as imposter and whether he can — or even should — extricate himself from reinvention.

In this sumptuous novel, Barbara O’Neal offers readers a celebration of food, family, and love as a woman searches for the elusive ingredient we’re all hoping to find. . . . It’s the opportunity Elena Alvarez has been waiting for—the challenge of running her own kitchen in a world-class restaurant. Haunted by an accident of which she was the lone survivor, Elena knows better than anyone how to survive the odds. With her faithful dog, Alvin, and her grandmother’s recipes, Elena arrives in Colorado to find a restaurant in as desperate need of a fresh start as she is—and a man whose passionate approach to food and life rivals her own. Owner Julian Liswood is a name many people know but a man few do. He’s come to Aspen with a troubled teenage daughter and a dream of the kind of stability and love only a family can provide. But for Elena, old ghosts don’t die quietly, yet a chance to find happiness at last is worth the risk.

Ruby Brooks is a little sceptical when her horoscope says she's going to have a fabulous year - especially when she loses a boyfriend and a job in quick succession. So, Ruby takes luck and fate into her own hands with an unusual resolution - she'll enter ten competitions a day, whether they're for her dream Japanese holiday or a years supply of dog food (she doesn't have a dog), and win her way to happiness. But when a Valentine's Day prize from a local restaurant results in chef Adam Finder (and his dog, Brutus) appearing in her life, is that luck or fate?

Are you ready to regain your life? And are you sick of being debilitated by hypertension, sleep apnoea, diabetes, chronic pain, and other health issues? Well, you've definitely come to the right place; that's for sure! Hi, my name is Emma Green, and over the course of two years, I've lost over 100 pounds (just over 45 amazing kilos). Actually, I've come to realize that losing weight is hard, especially if you don't know exactly what to do, or how to do it. And after many, many months of seeing no results, the real breakthrough with my weight loss came to me when I found out about some real truths. I researched diet and nutrition, exercise, and how certain supplementation and secret weight loss techniques can really, truly, absolutely work! And they did for me... and lots of others who've followed my purpose-driven techniques. The amazing thing is; that I didn't have to destroy my body with torturous exercise regimes, or even eat blank meals - or go on boring starvation diets. Which I'd definitely done in the past. In fact, I did all this by changing a few key things within my lifestyle, and that gave me dramatic, unbelievable results! I personally know how it feels to be overweight (obese actually), and all the emotional and physical pain that it brings with it. So, I invite you to regain your life again, just like I've done! I'll explain absolutely, positively, everything you need to know! Inside this title, How I Lost 100 Pounds, you'll blissfully discover: Weight loss myths the mainstream would have you believe - and cutting thought the BS.How to lose 10 pounds in a week! Yup, you heard me right, find out one profound lifestyle change that will dramatically help you lose weight super-easily!Some amazing tricks and methods to help you to lose that stubborn, waistline, belly fat; once and for all. The importance of diets like the ketogenic and paleo, including recipes for both.A bunch of amazing herbs that will definitely, dramatically aid you in your weight loss journey, overall!And so very-much more! "Weight loss is hard without the right knowledge, you can be assured that I have done all the techniques within this book and I can attest to the effectiveness of them. So, what are you waiting for? Take back your life now and never look back! Hi, my name is Nat Lee, and I've spent most of my life looking pretty good and feeling great. That was up until I started eating on the run and allowing my busy life as a mom to take hold of me. While working too. In truth, I knew I should eat great food, but time constraints and "motherly craziness" got the better of me. I made sure my son ate well. But I didn't, which was silly, really. Parenting is one of those things that just takes over your life, I suppose. So, anyway, I kinda ate loads of stuff I shouldn't, and drank sodas and milkshakes an awful lot. Chocolate and takeout became my best friend, and I became overweight, by anyone's standards. No one really told me I looked bad, I mean, most people aren't that obvious. But when I was diagnosed with a severe illness and bedridden for four years, it became time to do something to help my recovery. I made the change as soon as I could. Since reading Emma's books, I've lost 18.5 kg (which is 40 amazing pounds). And I've managed to keep it off by following her wonderful advice, and by using her awesome, easy-to-do recipes. I live relatively simply, but her guide to nutrition and her tips and tricks have helped me a bucket load. Thank you Emma, you've literally changed my life! Testimony - Nat Lee

This memory book and cookbook is by the actor who for nine years played Private Igor, the beleaguered cook of the M*A*S*H 4077th in the hit television series. It is a zesty blend of delicious and tasty recipes, memorable dialogue from the shows, photographs, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.