Bøger om California

Bogen bag Netflix-fænomenet VIRGIN RIVERMarinesoldat Ian Buchanan har været som sunket i jorden, siden han slæbte Bobby Sullivans sønderskudte krop ombord på en sygetransport i Falluja.Fire år senere lykkes det endelig Bobbys unge enke at opspore Ian i den idylliske bjergby Virgin River. Han lever som eneboer og er brysk og afvisende, da Marcie dukker op, men hun lader sig ikke skræmme af hans barske facade.Ian aner ikke, hvad han skal stille op med den stædige Marcie, som tvinger ham til at stirre en smertefuld fortid i øjnene. Men måske er det på tide, at han bortviser spøgelserne fra sit sind og åbner sit hjerte?VIRGIN RIVER – Når sneen falder er fjerde bind i Robyn Carrs romanserie bag Netflix’ kæmpehit, hvor kærlighed, familiedramaer og hjertevarme venskaber udspiller sig i den naturskønne californiske bjerglandsby.

Virgin River – Et sted for lykken er femte bind i Robyn Carrs romanserie bag Netflix’ kæmpehit, hvor kærlighed, familiedramaer og hjertevarme venskaber udspiller sig i den naturskønne californiske bjerglandsby.Inden for få måneder har Vanessa mistet sin mand og født deres fælles søn, og uden støtte fra Matts bedste ven, Paul, var hun aldrig kommet igennem den fortvivlende tid.Paul har altid været usvigeligt trofast over for Matt. Men bedst som han endelig er ved at samle mod til at erklære sin hemmelige forelskelse i Vanessa, stiller tilsyneladende uoverkommelige forhindringer sig i vejen. Nu må Vanessa og Paul grave dybt i deres hjerter, hvis de vil gribe ud efter den kærlighed, de begge så inderligt længes efter.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

A season of joy. The spirit of family. When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay discover crates of vintage Christmas decorations at the Seabreeze Inn, they open their historic beach house to guests and residents of Summer Beach.

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.

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.

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.

"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?

What’s NEW in The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2024Complete reviews of the attractions in Disneyland’s reimagined Toontown, including Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway RailwayA preview of the upcoming The Princess and the Frog ride, Tiana’s Bayou AdventureAdvice on experiencing Disney’s live entertainment, including the World of Color—One, the Magic Happens parade, and Disneyland’s new fireworksUpdated tips on when and how to use Disney’s Genie+ and Lightning Lane line-skipping servicesA look at the revitalized restaurants and retail at the rebuilt Downtown DisneylandProfiles and ratings for more than 30 Disneyland Resort and Anaheim hotels, including the newly transformed Pixar Place and Disneyland HotelsAn in-depth guide to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Super Nintendo World, including how to enjoy the interactive games

L.A.s Landmark Restaurants:Celebrating the Legendary Locations Where Angelenos Have Dined for Generationsfollows in the footsteps of George Gearys now classic and critically acclaimed book, L.A.s Legendary Restaurants.L.A.s Landmark Restaurantsis an illustrated history of over 50 famous Los Angeles restaurants from throughout the 20th century that were not featured in Gearys first book. The focus in L.A.'s Landmark Restaurantsis on restaurants where Angelenosrather than celebritieshave been dining for generations.Along with recipes made famous by each restaurant,L.A.s Landmark Restaurantscontains profiles of such legendary eateries as Coles, Philippe the Original, Pacific Dining Car, The Original Pantry Cafe, The Victor Hugo, Canters Delicatessen, Sportsmen's Lodge,Mocambo, Naten Als, The Smoke House, Tail o the Pup, The Apple Pan, Valentino,and dozens of other beloved establishments in this beautiful tribute to Los Angeles and its historic restaurants.Each location profiled is illustrated with a collection of historic and contemporary photographs and ephemerasuch as menus, matchbooks, and advertisementsand every entry features a short history of therestaurant, entertaining anecdotes, and such details as the year of opening, address, phone number (both original and current), type of cuisine, and the name of the restaurant's founder.Recipes made famous by the restaurant, updated for todays cook and kitchen by Chef Geary, will satisfy anyone seeking to replicate their favorite dish from these legendary restaurants and their chefs.Truly a love letter to Los Angeles and its world famous cuisine, L.A.s Landmark Restaurantsis sure to bring back treasured memories and knowing smiles from anyone who has dined at these fabled establishments.

"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.

Dix Steele is back in town, and 'town' is post-war LA. His best friend Brub is on the force of the LAPD, and as the two meet in country clubs and beach bars, they discuss the latest case: a strangler is preying on young women in the dark. Dix listens with interest as Brub describes their top suspect, as yet unnamed. Dix loves the dark and women in equal measure, so he knows enough to watch his step, though when he meets the luscious Laurel Gray, something begins to crack. The American Dream is showing its seamy underside.