City Walks
We've always been great admirers of the City Walks boxed sets of cards to guide our sight-seeing in our travels. This year we decided to offer these gems to our friends as the best, most portable and culturally diverse guides you could ever want for walking tours. For $14.95 you'll have a wonderful time exploring architecture, museums, shops, restaurants and other hidden treasures.
San Francisco, $14.95
San Francisco for Kids, $14.95
Boston, $14.95
Chicago, $14.95
London, $14.95
Washington DC, $14.95
Rome, $14.95
Barcelona, $14.95
New York, $14.95
New York for Kids, $14.95 `
Tuscan Village Walks, $14.95
 The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge
Even in the age of the internet the reference book is not dead as demonstrated by the completely revised second edition of the New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge. Essays by Times experts make the articles informative and enjoyable and browsing this book is a joy—you never know what you’ll learn. $35
 Porn for Women by The Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative
Fulfilling fantasies on every page are captioned photos or gorgeous men doing household chores, saying things like, "Have another piece of cake. I don't like you looking so thin". This is Porn for Women by the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative, and there's a treat for every taste. $12.95
 The Intellectual Devotional: American History
The Intellectual Devotional: American History by David S. Kidder is a perfect bedside companion offering daily digests of wisdom from American history--365 brief lessons to stimulate the mind every day of the year. From the Boston Tea Party to the Gettysburg Address, the giant figures and pivotal events in our national heritage provide a bountiful source of reflection and learning that will refresh knowledge, revitalize the mind, and open new horizons of intellectual discovery.
 Barefoot Contessa at Home by Ina Garten
A must have from the Food Network diva Ina Garten is The Barefoot Contessa at Home: Recipes You’ll Make Over and Over Again, $35. This is the book that’ll go to the top of the pile for the experienced cook looking for comfort and joy in cooking or the newbie cook looking for the reliable as well as the warm and wonderful. I can vouch for the blueberry Peach Crumble and the Roasted Pork with Fennel Stuffing---you will always go back again. Generous and gorgeous photos enhance the full on foodie experience. $35
 Frantic Woman's Guide to Feeding Family & Friends by Mary Jo Rulnick
Pittsburgh’s own Mary Jo Rulnick, who gave us The Frantic Woman’s Guide to Life moves on to kitchen in the Frantic Woman’s Guide to Feeding Family and Friends. Much more than a cookbook this is a guide to organizing your kitchen, food shopping and meal planning to make better, healthier meals with less effort. Structured around 14-day meal plans with complete shopping lists this book will revolutionize the way you cook both everyday as well as holiday meals. $14.99
 Kafka's Soup by Mark Crick
The offbeat Kafka’s Soup: A Complete History of World Literature in 14 recipes is a tribute to the writers within. Just sample the bold prose of Raymond Chandler cooking lamb or the versified Onion Tart from Chaucer to appreciate the writer’s skills. A charming tribute to the unique voices that will delight book lovers everywhere. $14.95
 The Splenda World of Sweetness
The Splenda World of Sweetness: Recipes for Homemade Desserts and Delicious Drinks is a must for anyone trying to cook with the wonder ingredient. This first official cookbook goes the gamut from Dulche de Leche Cheesecake to Chocolate Chip cookies with nutritional and tested treats. $19.95
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