Claire Thomas Livres

A playful and delicious cookbook from the host of ABC’s Food for Thought with Claire Thomas and creator of the much loved food blog The Kitchy Kitchen. Every cook needs an arsenal of staples, whether for the perfect dinner party entrée to wow a crowd, or throw-it-together lunches for lazy afternoons…but we all know that the real fun comes in making basic recipes your own. The Kitchy Kitchen is tastemaker Claire Thomas’s solution for amping up your everyday culinary routine, introducing her approach to her own kitchen: loose, personal, unfussy, and most of all, fun. With new takes on classic favorites—think adding farmer’s market peaches to upgrade a BLT, spicing up tempura cauliflower with a zesty harissa sauce, or transforming basic red velvet cupcakes into decadent pancakes—this cookbook is filled with fresh, produce-driven recipes for every skill set and occasion. It’s your best friend and personal chef, all rolled into one. Gorgeously illustrated and peppered with stylish entertaining tips and quirky essays that will inspire you to take the recipes you love and make them new, The Kitchy Kitchen will make your life in the kitchen a little easier, a little more fabulous, and positively delicious.

85 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time from the Los Angeles bakery setting the standard for healthful, grain-free cooking“For years Sweet Laurel has been my go-to for desserts and I'm yet to try a recipe I didn't love. I can't wait to incorporate the recipes from  Sweet Laurel Savory  into our everyday meals.”—Lauren Conrad Beloved for stunning and clean-yet-decadent cakes and confections, the grain-free brand Sweet Laurel offers its most delightful savory provisions, from pantry staples and breads to pastas, pizzas, and feasts. The recipes are gluten-free and refined sugar–free with keto, paleo, dairy-free, and vegan options, as well. Whether you’re working toward a more wholesome way of eating and living or working around food allergies,  Sweet Laurel Savory  brings satisfying simplicity to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beyond.With Sweet Laurel’s uncomplicated whole-food approach, the recipes here are as doable as they are flavorful and healthy. Simple and readily available core ingredients build the foundation for indulgent favorites and craveable staples. With options like Sicilian Pan Pizza, Epic Bagel Spread, The Ultimate Sweet Laurel Burger with Sweet Potato Fries, and Zucchini Lattice Tart, you’ll never feel restricted.

Focusing on the challenges faced by multilingual families, this practical resource offers valuable recollections and advice for parents navigating common dilemmas. Its unique content also makes it relevant for students and researchers interested in the complexities of raising children in diverse linguistic environments.

The book provides a comprehensive history of MI5, detailing its evolution from its inception in 1909 to contemporary challenges, including counterterrorism efforts against Al Qaeda. It highlights remarkable stories of MI5 agents during both World Wars, featuring the infamous 'Double Cross (XX)' operatives who played crucial roles in espionage and deception. This narrative not only chronicles significant events but also reveals the agency's enduring impact on national security.

The prize-winning debut novel from the author of The Performance

A comprehensive introduction to yoga geared to men of all ages and backgrounds--whether they're athletic or sedentary, young or old, devotees of yoga seek new information to enhance their existing practices or neophytes just starting out of their yoga journals.

The breakout literary sensation of 2021 from the prize-winning author of FUGITIVE BLUE

Focusing on the clandestine operations of MI5, this book reveals the agency's history from its inception in 1909 to its crucial role in countering espionage during the 20th century. It highlights the intriguing lives of key figures like Vernon Kell and Maxwell Knight, who skillfully infiltrated enemy networks. The narrative features remarkable agents, including 'Miss X' and 'Miss Z', whose efforts were pivotal in dismantling Soviet and Fascist spy rings. The work draws from previously classified sources, offering a fresh perspective on Britain's Security Service.

Claire, a determined agnostic, experiences an unsettling calmness from God's presence as she attempts to escape her fears. Her journey is marked by a struggle against the voice of Thomas, which she has tried to silence since childhood. When her world collapses, she finally confronts her spiritual turmoil, leading her to stop running and face the divine. This story explores themes of faith, self-discovery, and the tension between skepticism and the search for meaning.

From LA's trendy bakery comes the new definitive grain-free baking book that makes eating paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets a lot sweeter for home bakers. From the beginning, Sweet Laurel has been about making sweet things simple. The recipes here are indulgent yet healthful. They use just a few quality ingredients to create delicious desserts that benefit your body; all of these treats are paleo, and many are vegan and raw. From Matcha Sandwich Cookies to Salted Lemon Meringue Pie to Classic German Chocolate Cake, these treats are at once uncomplicated, beautiful, and satisfying, made only with wholesome ingredients such as almonds, coconut, cacao, and dates. Here, too, are basic staple recipes to keep with you, like grain-free vanilla extract and vegan caramel, and fancy finishes, like paleo sprinkles and dairy-free ice cream. Whether you’re looking for simpler recipes, seeking a better approach to dessert, or struggling with an allergy that has prevented you from enjoying sweets, Sweet Laurel will change the way you bake.