The Paleo Diet This book by Loren Cordain PhD is an important part of the Paleo-Mediterranean diet and the 5-Part Nutritional protocol. Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Wiley (December 20, 2002) Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches Dr Vasquez's comment: Although I don't consider this book perfect (for example, I think people do need to take vitamin supplements, and I think one should not cook with flaxseed oil), this book is helpful for providing concepts (first half of book) and recipes (second half of book) that can make healthy eating and healthy living much more accessible to the general population. Of note, Dr Cordain is a well-respected researcher in the nutrition field. Tastes of the Mediterranean (Family Circle Step-by-Step) Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Murdoch Books (June 19, 2001) Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches Product Description: Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Tunisia and Morocco. What images come to mind when you think of Mediterranean food? Olive oil? And, of course, luscious fresh ingredients - seafood, tomatoes, olives cheeses, breads, salads and fresh herbs, as well as some delicate pastries. And, of course, the images include time spent with friends sipping red wine and nibbling hors d oeuvres or pieces from meze, tapas or antipasto platters. Step-by-Step Tasty Low-Fat Recipes The title of this book says it all! Product Description: A collection of over 100 recipes involving low-fat cooking, published under the auspices of "Family Circle". Each recipe carries ratings for ease of preparation, ease of use and understanding. There are also fun suggestions for expanding the reader's cooking knowledge. * Paperback: 112 pages * Publisher: Murdoch Books (January 29, 1999) * Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches Around the World in 450 Recipes: Delicious, Authentic Dishes from the World's Best Loved Cuisines with Step-By-Step Techniques and Over 1500 Stunning Photographs Soft cover with inner flaps: 512 pages Publisher: JG Press (October 2009) Language: English Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.6 inches Culinaria France (Paperback) ~ Andre Domine (Author) Product Description Food and culture are inexorably tied together. The Culinaria series reports on every aspect of a country s cuisine within the context of the people who created it. One of the most successful series in cook book history, these new editions are updated with the guidance of first-class chefs, and come in a durable flexi-cover format to withstand abuse while spending time in the kitchen. The teams behind each Culinaria volume spend months in the region they are working on, allowing them time to fully absorb all of the food and drink a country can offer. Profusely illustrated with spectacular photography and abundantly peppered with authentic recipes, these volumes are a treat for both the mind and the palate. Learn about the history behind the dishes, their cultural significance, and how to prepare them. Beautiful photographs take you on a tour from the local villages to inside the kitchen where you will find the final product. Enormous variety of magnificent photographs and tempting recipes together with knowledgeable text that is easy for readers and cooks of all skill levels to understand. [Please note that we have all books in stock at this time; however, books are available on a limited quantity basis. First come, first served; when book quantities are depleted we will update the site to show this change at the soonest possible time.]