Bøger om California

Bogen bag Netflix-fænomenet VIRGIN RIVEREfter et voldeligt overfald har storbyadvokaten Brie Sheridan søgt tilflugt og sjælefred i idylliske Virgin River. Men uanset hvor stærk og tapper hun er, er der traumer, der ikke vil hele.Forhenværende marinesoldat Mike Valenzuela er blevet hårdt såret i tjeneste og indvilliger nu i at blive betjent i Virgin River. Efter en række forliste forhold drømmer han mere end noget andet om et kærligt og trygt forhold.Er det muligt for disse to sårede sjæle at forene deres lidenskab, sårbarhed og nænsomhed og skænke hinanden den kærlighed, de så inderligt ønsker sig – og med den, en ny begyndelse?VIRGIN RIVER – En hvisken i vinden er tredje bind i Robyn Carrs romanserie bag Netflix’ kæmpehit, hvor kærlighed, familiedramaer og hjertevarme venskaber udspiller sig i den naturskønne californiske bjerglandsby.

"In Homemade Simple, veteran cookbook author Amanda Haas shares her joyful cooking manifesto: eat well, connect with loved ones, and integrate healthy, stress-free family meals into your busy life. With more than 100 recipes that maximize flavor in minimal time, Haas provides pantry must-haves, meal-planning ideas, prep and cook times, and tips for transforming recipes into gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free dishes. Including a foreword by acclaimed cookbook author and television star Ayesha Curry, there is also an entire chapter devoted to staple recipes, like Change-Your-Life Chicken Stock and Chimichurri, inspiring flexible meals using whatever is on hand. Haas offers delectable recipes for breakfast, snacks, sides, mains, and desserts-such as Veggie Scramble with Goat Cheese, Buffalo Cauliflower Hot Wings, Chicken-Coconut Red Curry Soup, Sheet-Pan Halibut with Pesto and Spring Vegetables, and Pear-Blueberry Crisp-proving that making homemade meals doesn't have to be hard, take a lot of time, or cost a lot of money to be simply delicious"--

Grace Kelly: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a stunning illustrated biography of style and screen legend Grace Kelly, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.   Oscar-winning actress, muse to one of the greatest directors of all time, global fashion icon and European princess – Grace Kelly was a truly remarkable figure. In just six short years in Hollywood, she became one of the most significant and highest-paid stars of her generation. She was the darling of costume designers and fashion houses everywhere and beloved by fans across the globe, but at the height of her fame, 'the girl in the white gloves' gave it all away to follow her heart across the sea. In a lavish ceremony that captivated the world, she married Prince Rainier III and became Princess Grace of Monaco.   Elegantly enclosed by a hardback cover and ribbon, Grace Kelly: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a celebration of a cultural icon who turned heads and won hearts wherever she went, with every enchanting detail brought to life on the page by the expert hand of Megan Hess.

Identify the plants you'll see growing right next to you on the trail!

"Recreate popular restaurant favorites right in your own home from appetizers and main dishes to refreshing drinks and popular desserts. The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook features 100 table service and quick service restaurant favorites to help you make your own Disney-inspired menu. You'll learn to make: Tiffins Signature Bread Service from Tiffins; Fried Chicken Dinner from Plaza Inn; Chocolate Cake from Satu'li Canteen; and much more! Perfect for everyone from Disney experts who miss those familiar flavors in between trips to fans who have never visited the Parks but still want to have the full restaurant experience, The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook has all the recipes you need to make a meal worthy of the Mouse himself"--

A holistic look at the California resort's culinary past, present, and future--all organically woven around diverse recipes from the Disney Chefs and fit for home chefs of varying skill levels. Some of the best vacation moments happen during a great meal, and this collection of official Disneyland recipes and stories from across the decades presents a holistic look at the culinary past, present, and future of Walt Disney's first theme park! Bite-sized, behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Marcy Carriker Smothers and the Staff of the Walt Disney Archives weave around sixty diverse recipes from the Disney Chefs, making it fit for both Disney park fans and home chefs of varying skill levels. For more than twenty-five years, Pam Brandon has worked closely with the Disney Chefs to thoughtfully take the best dishes from Disney theme parks and resorts and serve up official recipes that are just right for prepping on a smaller scale in home kitchens. This cookbook-meets-culinary-history coffee table book enchants with mouth-watering food photos, gorgeous Walt Disney Imagineering concept artwork, nostalgic restaurant menus, and a little Disney magic The book includes an assortment of appetizers, main courses, sides, desserts, and joyful libations, coming from fine-dining and quick-service establishments across the resort. Each has been tested by home chefs to help you bring your cherished vacation memories to life...and inspire new ones for years to come.

"Monica Lee opened Beverly Soon Tofu in 1986, just as Los Angeles's Koreatown was taking shape as a cultural hub. For over thirty years, Beverly Soon Tofu was an anchor to this community, and newcomers and regulars alike would line up for the restaurant's specialty: a bubbling hot bowl of soondubu jjigae, or soft tofu stew, each one made to order. Sohn-mat translates to flavor in the fingertips. It is the cook's fingerprint, her natural, deep-seated instincts with flavor, ingredients, and seasonings that make her dish truly her own. In Sohn-mat, Monica's first-ever book, she shares the knowledge she built over decades and the trial and error that went into creating her version of this iconic dish. And, in addition to detailing each component of soondubu, the book includes recipes for all the foods to serve with it, from many types of banchan and kimchi, to grilled meats and bibimbap"--

This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to San Francisco will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as Golden Gate Bridge, the Northern Waterfront, the Castro, Alcatraz Island, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. This San Francisco guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.The Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco covers: Downtown and the Embarcadero, Chinatown and Jackson Square, North Beach and the hills, the Northern Waterfront, south of Market, Civic Center and around, Mission and around, Castro and around, West of Civic Center, Golden Gate Park and beyond, Oakland, Berkeley and around the Bay Area.Inside this guide book to San Francisco you will find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to San Francisco, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in North Beach, to family activities in child-friendly places, like Golden Gate Park, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Civic Center.INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWSCovering the Downtown area, Bay Area, the Mission and more, the practical Places section of this San Francisco travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESThe routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf, as well as hidden gems like Muir Woods National Monument and Lombard Street.DAY-TRIPSVenture further afield to Oakland or Berkeley. This travel guide to San Francisco tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to San Francisco.COMPACT FORMATPacked with pertinent practical information, this San Francisco guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.HANDY PULL-OUT MAPWith every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map of our San Francisco travel guide makes on-the-ground navigation easy.ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGNFeatures fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSIncludes invaluable background information on how to get to San Francisco, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.FREE EBOOKFree eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to San Francisco to access all the content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

"At the historic Seabreeze Inn, a summer beach wedding has sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay busier than ever with wedding plans. As Ivy prepares the old beach house for a family wedding, surprising discoveries from decades past arise."--

When Marina Moore's life implodes, she seeks refuge at her grandmother's beach house. On a sabbatical to write a book, Jack Ventana faces the prospect of unexpected romance when their worlds collide.

Untangling secrets at a historic beach inn has unimagined surprises.With the high summer season underway at the Seabreeze Inn, Ivy Bay faces new challenges. She has just one season to make the inn a success.

"When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay discover crates of vintage Christmas decorations at the Seabreeze Inn, they decide to open their historic beach house to the village of Summer Beach. From a Gingerbread Bake-off and a Santa Sprint on the beach to a mysterious guest who has an unusual effect on those around him, the Seabreeze Inn is the place to be this holiday season. Families and friends come together, and love is in the air-until a priceless discovery at the beachside inn complicates matters."--

When art teacher Ivy Marin finds her late husband spent their life savings on a historical beach house, she and her sister transform it into an inn. If only it didn't contain hidden secrets, and the mayor wasn't her former high school crush.

Two sisters. One unforgettable summer.While renovating an old beach house, Ivy and her sister, Shelly, suddenly have full occupancy after fire forces Summer Beach residents from their homes.

"In this moving memoir, Jeanne Wakatsuki recalls coming of age in Manzanar, a bleak, dusty settlement behind barbed wire. She tells of her family's struggle to adjust to life in cramped barracks, fearful and searching for purpose in their new surroundings. She describes finding a sense of normalcy in activities like glee club and baton twirling, while armed guards loomed abe in watchtowers."--

Ivy and Shelly are looking forward to hosting a long-awaited family reunion at the Seabreeze Inn. What better time than a reunion for family secrets to emerge?

"Explore iconic San Francisco, stroll along foggy coastal cliffs, or climb the peaks of the Sierra Nevada: answer the call of the open road with Moon Northern California Road Trips. With flexible itineraries for weekend getaways and practical tips for driving the full loop, Moon Northern California Road Trips gets you ready to fill up the tank and hit the road"--

"An exploration of the responses that sea level rise demands along the West Coast"--

"An exploration of California's deserts and their biodiversity, including hundreds of watercolor maps and trail paintings"--

Da Genevieve skal hjem til Avalon Bay, beslutter hun på forhånd at holde sig langt væk fra sin ekskæreste, Evan. Deres forhold var turbulent og dramatisk – og hvis hun for alvor gerne vil starte på en frisk, må det være uden ham.I så lille en by er det dog umuligt at undgå hinanden, og da de står ansigt til ansigt, er det klart, at Evan er lige så uimodståelig som altid. Men Genevieve er fast besluttet: ikke flere fester. Ikke flere hovedløse handlinger. Ikke mere flirten med Evan.Evan, derimod, har andre planer. Men Genevieve opfatter ham som uforbederlig. Så hvordan kan han overbevise hende om, at han faktisk har forandret sig, og at det skal være de to igen?Sej pige-problemet er anden bog i den sexede og sjove Avalon Bay-serie af bestsellerforfatteren bag Off-campus-serien.Pressen skriver:”Kennedy løfter bad boy/bad girl-tropen til et nyt niveau … Den helt rigtige balance mellem dybtfølt og sexet. En dampende hed fortælling om at give den første kærlighed en chance til.” – Kirkus Reviews”Kennedys anden bog i Avalon Bay-serien, Sej pige-problemet, er skøn læsning til seriens fans eller som fritstående bog.” – Library Journal”Parrets åbenlyse tiltrækning og mærkbare kemi lyser ud af bogens sider. Parrets skal/skal ikke giver bogen en skøn balance mellem livslektioner og sitrende sexscener.” – Publishers Weekly

When Maude Slocum - beautiful, frightened and angry - comes to Lew Archer's office with a poison pen letter intended for her husband, he reluctantly agrees to help her. As he follows the Slocums around, Archer finds that Mrs Slocum might have the least of the family's troubles: her teenage daughter is desolate, her husband is in the closet and her mother-in-law has just come to an unpleasant end in the swimming pool. But why is their handsome ex-chauffeur still hanging around? And what does the sinister Pacific Refinery Company have to do with the all the bloodshed? The Drowning Pool is Ross Macdonald's gripping tale of adultery, jealousy, murder and lies.Ross Macdonald's Lew Archer mysteries rewrote the conventions of the detective novel with their credible, humane hero, and with Macdonald's insight and moral complexity won new literary respectability for the hardboiled genre previously pioneered by Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. They have also received praise from such celebrated writers as William Goldman, Jonathan Kellerman, Eudora Welty and Elmore Leonard.

"On the 60th anniversary of the film, this book explores the extraordinary story of the making of Cleopatra, the film that changed the face of Hollywood. Cleopatra has its place as one of the most fabled films of all time. While others have won more Oscars, attracted better reviews and taken more money at the box office, the 1963 film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton stands alone in cinema legend. What began in 1958 as a remake of the 1917 Theda Bara film, which starred Joan Collins and was projected to cost $2 millioon, would open five years later, having cost nearly twenty times as much. The budget had skyrocketed enormously as the production went through extravagant sets in two different countries, two directors and six leading men--and this was on top of Elizabeth Taylor's $1 million fee. But it was the off-screen romance between the two on-screen leads that really cemented Cleopatra's place in cinema history. Within weeks of Richard Burton's arrival in Italy, he and Taylor embarked on a tumultuous and passionate love affiar that kept the Cuban Missle Crisis off the front pages and was denouced by the Vatican. Cleopatra and the undoing of Hollywood is a story of lust, excess and hubris--and how one film nearly brought Hollywood toits knees."--Publisher's description.

The rich visual story of Napa and Sonoma, featuring interviews with top producers from legacy wine families.

Coastal Living shares over 100 tantalizing recipes inspired by the coast. With jaw-dropping scenic photography from seaside locales around the globe and cues for setting your own enticing scene, Beach Eats is a guide to beach-inspired gatherings wherever you reside. The beach is a gathering place for vacationers, an inspired place to call home for locals, and a magical spot for dreamers who live far from sea breezes and ocean waves. Likewise, seaside homes and sandy beaches are idyllic places for families and friends to come together to celebrate both the everyday and the special occasions few and far between. This stunning cookbook reflects the locales people gather to share a drink, a meal, or a little something sweet by the shore--Cabana Bar, Beachside Grill, Seafood Shack, Roadside Stand, Boardwalk Bakery, and Ice Cream Cart. Recipes include tropical thirst-quenchers like a Candied Kumquat Manhattan and a Ginger-Lime Daiquiri to enjoy with savory Crab Rangoon or creamy Macadamia-Coconut Dip. Grill up Hoisin Burgers with Pickled Vegetables or a White Pizza with Clams and Bacon. Cool off with Hawaiian Shaved Ice or tasty Avocado-Lime Paletas. Beach Eats is the much-anticipated first cookbook from Coastal Living to be released in 15 years and it is the perfect complement to Coastal Living's guide to Beach Cocktails.

Bogen bag Netflix-fænomenet VIRGIN RIVER John ”Preacher” Middleton skal til at lukke den lokale bar for aftenen, da en ung kvinde og hendes tre-årige søn dukker op ud af det våde oktobermørke. Paige Lassiter er dækket af blå mærker, og den tidligere marinesoldats beskyttertrang vækkes øjeblikkeligt til live.Men snart ankommer også Paiges eksmand til Virgin River. Og til trods for at følelser er en luksus, Preacher normalt nægter sig selv at nyde, har livet lært ham, at nogle ting er værd at kæmpe for. Lige meget hvad prisen måtte være.VIRGIN RIVER – Hvor livet venter er andet bind i Robyn Carrs romanserie bag Netflix’ kæmpehit, hvor kærlighed, familiedramaer og hjertevarme venskaber udspiller sig i den naturskønne californiske bjerglandsby.

Bogen bag Netflix-fænomenet VIRGIN RIVERMelinda Melrose er på vej til Virgin River. Bag sig har hun lagt et stressende job som akutsygeplejerske og sorgen over sin mands død.Ved ankomsten viser hendes idylliske hytte sig dog at være en faldefærdig rønne, den lokale læge vil ikke vide af hende som kollega, og hendes håb om at finde sjælefred og idyl i den afsidesliggende bjergby kuldsejler for en tid.Men et nyfødt spædbarn efterladt på en veranda og ikke mindst den tidligere marinesoldat Jack Sheridan har ogsåderes at skulle have sagt om Mels fremtid og lykke i Virgin River.VIRGIN RIVER – Når solen står op er første bind i Robyn Carrs romanserie bag Netflix’ kæmpehit, hvor kærlighed, familiedramaer og hjertevarme venskaber udspiller sig i den naturskønne californiske bjerglandsby.