Books like I'll have what he's having by Elizabeth Craft

David Sedaris, fresh from New York and settled in Paris, delivers a collection of sharp, funny essays – from his battle with a harsh French teacher to family quirks and cultural mishaps.

Lola, a costume designer, faces love and friendship as she navigates the changing dynamics of her family and neighborhood in San Francisco.

Julie discovers the truth about her new friend Carla, set in San Francisco in 1977, focusing on the themes of honesty and friendship in a historical context.

We've selected 80 innovative installations to demonstrate the creativity and variety of both architectural design and interior design that provide unique and inviting dining surroundings. Over 300 beautiful color photographs illustrate a cross-section of cafes and bistros which are so artful, they actually rival the aura of some of the famous four-star restaurants. The spectrum of design runs from ultra-contemporary slate, steel and glass to brick-exposed walls in warehouses and old historic buildings. They're eclectic...and ethnic...and elegantly embellished. Some of these mini-eateries are free-standing; others are installed in shopping malls or as part of a destination locale. We spotlight coffee environs where stacks of local newspapers accompany the cappuccino. At a '50s-style diner, the retro counter and stool make dining a nostalgic event. And how about stylish banquettes in a "takeout" shop. Even bakeries and delis have caught on to the artful addition of stylish tables, lighting and decor to turn these ordinary food retailers into extraordinary bistros. Whether your profession involves you in interior design or architectural design of establishments...or if the world of food and restaurants is your metier, this is a reference book that belongs in your library.

A teenage romance set in a high school, Don't Say Goodbye (Love Stories) examines the emotional journey of youth as they navigate love, friendship, and the social norms of dating.

A mystery story following the aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake, focusing on a case involving a kidnapped child.

Restaurants have never been exclusively about food. Since the first 'restorative' establishments opened in eighteenth-century Paris, restaurants have been places to see and be seen, to show off style and distinction - and to feel at home among strangers. The impatient customers keep the staff on their toes with their endless requests; but it is the waitresses, waiters and cooks, who are secretly in control and, sometimes literally, spitting into diners' soups. In the kitchen, at the counter and at the table, pleasure and hard labour, elegance and exploitation, cultural diversity and racism collide: restaurants are the mirror of society. With In the Restaurant, Christoph Ribbat brings together the engrossing gastronomical experiences of kitchen staff and genius chefs, waitresses and philosophers, gastronomers and sociologists. He looks behind the scenes to tell the story of one of our most essential social establishments: from the first Parisian gourmet temples to the rise of fast food, to the most innovative chefs of our time.

A serial suspense thriller weaving mystery and humor through Florida’s quirky settings, crafted by a dozen local writers.

Five farm boys and their father abandon chores to relish Minnie's delicious dishes, each craving more than the last in this rhyming children's story of food, family, and farm life.