Sometimes the simplest of ideas create the most memorable moments. All it takes is a little inspiration. 
 Everything -- and everyone -- looks better by candlelight, and no artificial light can match the enveloping warmth of candles. The simple act of sharing a meal while watching candlelight flicker in the eyes of those we care about is one of life's purest pleasures, while the almost magical power of fire is evidenced in the way we call sweethearts "flames" and ritually light candles to welcome the sacred at Hanukkah and Advent. 
 Whether you choose dozens of stubby votives, two shapely hurricanes or a landscape of hand-rolled beeswax cylinders, candle soothe our eyes and minds, welcome guests and strike the mood. 
 Filled with innovative ideas and inspiring full-color photos, Candles offers a wealth of ways to use candles in settings both simple and grand, classical and contemporary. It reveals the infinite variety of candle sizes, colors, scents and shapes available today and provides dozens of creative suggestions for personalizing and enhancing this integral element of a captivating table. 
 When the candles have dimmed, the guests satisfied and the napkins tossed back on the table, some settings demand to be lingered at. 
 Everyone who entertains knows that setting a lovely table sets the stage for memorable dining and is every bit as important as what is served. That's why the Elements of the Table series explores the magic that can be created with the basic components of the table: candles, linens, centerpieces, china, glassware and silver. 
 Candles lights the way, offering elegant inspiration for bringing the gentle, celebratory intimacy of candles to your table at romantic dinners for two, festive parties, spontaneous gatherings of friends or anytime you want to create an unforgettable occasion.

Candles: Elements of a Perfect Table

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Slavin, Sara

Home Improvement & Design

Harper

Offers tips for using color, design, and texture in decorating a table with linens

Linens: Elements of the Table

Arts & Photography

Jones, Deborah

Architecture

Harpercollins

Espresso has long been a companion to us, whether it is the warm comforting cup on a solitary morning, an excuse for a private rendezvous, or a drink to be savored after dinner by a group of friends discussing politics, love, & the meaning of life. Unique for its deep color & rich taste, espresso is a treat to savor & dream on. With both color & B&W photos & literary musings, this book celebrates one of coffee's purest forms, with its deliciously bitter taste & irresistible aroma. Complete with over 20 delicious recipes from the savory to the sweet, this is an essential book for coffee-lovers around the world. Beautifully designed!

Espresso: Culture & Cuisine

Miller, Carolyn

Petzke, Karl

Photography & Video

Chronicle Books LLC.

The rich taste and irresistible aroma of espresso has in recent years won adherents from far beyond the realm of the European-style cafes in which it was first introduced to Americans. Weaving together evocative photographs, poems, and literary musings, Sara Slavin and Karl Petzke have created a unique portfolio of images highlighting the potent presence of espresso as a small but essential luxury in everyday life. Including 24 recipes for espresso drinks and simple dishes made with espresso, this beautiful volume offers a romantic, sumptuous paean to the pleasures of coffee in its purest form.

Espresso: Culture and Cuisine

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

Chronicle Books+

Bargain Books are non-returnable From the team who authored the best-selling Espresso: Culture and Cuisine comes this beautiful compendium celebrating champagne with a host of fascinating historical facts, literary reflections, elegant recipes, and evocative full-color and black-and-white photographs. With advice on such issues as proper storage and the correct way to open a bottle, this lavish volume is as perfect for gift-giving as the effervescent elixir it venerates.

Champagne: The Spirit of Celebration

Finally, chocolate gets the lavish treatment it deserves. In the sophisticated style that distinguished its best-selling predecessors, Espresso and Champagne, Chocolate is a richly illustrated celebration of life's most seductive treat. Whether you prefer the simple comfort of Hershey's cocoa or a decadent dark chocolate souffle you will delight in this delicious volume. Over twenty recipes for luscious confections and surprising savories, including warm chocolate risotto and white chocolate lime tart, are paired with evocative images to create a gorgeous feast for the eyes. A history of chocolate and how it is made, complete with anecdotal facts such as how the Tootsie Roll was named; literary excerpts from the work of M.F.K. Fisher, Roald Dahl, and others; and a clever glossary make Chocolate an elegant and unique homage to "the food of the gods."

Chocolate: A Sweet Indulgence

Desserts

It is said that bathing connects mind and body, revives the senses, and invigorates the soul. The Art of the Bath is a sensuous guide to celebrating the ritual pleasure and healing art of bathing, offering a beautiful selection of photographs, poems, meditations, and sophisticated bathing suggestions. From the Turkish baths of Damascus and the pools of Pompeii to the steam rooms of Sweden and the bathhouses of Japan, here are the secrets to creating a steamy heaven on earth. The authors also dip their toes in outdoor baths, natural hot springs, mineral baths, mud baths, steams, and saunas. Including recipes for decadent bath-time refreshments such as Lemongrass and Thyme Tisane, and with ideas for fabulous scrubs, infusions, and aromatics, The Art of the Bath will inspire hours of heady pleasure in the old clawfoot.

The Art of the Bath

Shows a variety of flowers and flower arrangements discusses flower lore, and includes recipes featuring flowers

On Flowers

Kleinman, Kathryn

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Books by Slavin, Sara

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Candles: Elements of a Perfect Table

Linens: Elements of the Table

Espresso: Culture & Cuisine

Espresso: Culture and Cuisine

Champagne: The Spirit of Celebration

Chocolate: A Sweet Indulgence

Chocolate: A Sweet Indulgence

The Art of the Bath

On Flowers