Would that Christmas lasted a whole year (as it ought)... "The Christmas family-party that we mean is an annual gathering of all the accessible members of the family, young or old, rich or poor; and all the children look forward to it, for two months beforehand, in a fever of anticipation...grandpapa always will toddle down, all the way to Newgate market, to buy the turkey, which he engages a porter to bring home behind him in triumph..."
These snippets are from the first Christmas sketch penned by a newspaper man named Charles Dickens. He was 22 in December of 1835 when he composed this scenario for an ideal Yuletide gathering.
This book is also enriched by the Christmas menus and recipes (some from the Dickens household) adapted for contemporary cooks by distinguished culinary historian Alice Ross, who writes the "Hearth to Hearth" column in The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Less well-known is Sharon Stein, a young Pennsylvania artist whose original and historically-accurate paintings enhance this work.
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In this downbeat economy, most of us look for hidden value or want ways to accumulate savings. Here, two experts on collectibles clue us in to the stuff we have stashed away in our attics, basements, or garages that may be worth more than we think, and explain why the trash of today could turn into the treasures of tomorrow.
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You—and perhaps a few people you really like—deserve the best. That’s why consummate shoppers Maggie Davis and Charlotte Williamson have created and scrupulously updated this veritable department store of beautiful apparel and accessories, fine scents and cosmetics, celebratory food and drink, distinguished house wares and sports equipment. Dozens of items have been added, some small and some major, such as a wedding dress or custom rug.
In certain instances, the exquisite choice may cost a bit more than an undistinguished facsimile. The authors, having selected 101 categories, pinpoint two to a dozen treasures in each. Many price points come into play. Nearly every selection is of striking design and impeccable function. Your pleasure in owning these estimable products should last years. And we’d hope that delightful memories of perishable delicacies would also endure.
When you buy something special, it adds to the pleasure to know your money has been well spent. Some holiday shoppers purchased several copies of the first edition of this book to give friends, often accompanied by a thoughtful little item mentioned in it. The authors navigate a global bazaar but offer you a nearby shop or convenient web address for every choice.
Surrounding yourself with the best things may be a lifetime journey. Maggie and Charlotte are realists who understand that while your inner CEO might crave a bespoke suit of the finest wool, your more immediate desire could be for a forgiving bikini. Your new best friends also tell you how to pick a red lipstick for a gal-pal, fabulous cufflinks or cozy cashmere sox for a great guy or an impressive espresso machine for the serious party-giver. There’s an idea here for everyone who cares about quality in uncertain times.
From a top Hollywood humor writer, comes this edgy collection of illustrated jokes revealing the innermost thoughts of independent-minded dogs. What marks the breed is not necessarily a Jewish owner, but a quirky mindset—given both to philosophical debate and picky pragmatism, not to mention personal pride: "I’d fetch but it’s embarrassing."
The Jewish greyhound, foxhound, poodle or chosen mutt always has an excellent and very funny reason for leading his or her distinguished version of a dog’s life. This book comes with endorsements from notable comedians and their pets
A Jewish dog craves constant affection. Sex, on the other hand, always seems better in the abstract.
Red Rock Press is delighted to announce that Lust, Love and Longing by Eileen Morgan is the winner of the prestigious 2007 Eric Hoffer Book Award.
Lust, Love and Longing is a dazzling compendium of the best that has ever been written about those crazy feelings we call love, illustrated with the world's greatest romantic art.
Find out more about the artistic Lust and the other classic sins by perusing our thoughtful and entertaining Sin Series collection. Not one, but two, major literary reviews have heaped glowing praise on this collection, declaring that no home library should be without it. Click here for more info.
Each of the seven books in our Celebration! Series is a little beauty---a hard cover with an elegant dust-jacket and sixty-four thick pages with high-quality replications of 19th and early 20th century Christmas-card images. The narratives by well-known authors are equally illuminating. And each is only $8.99 here.
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CELEBRATION SERIES
DELICIOUS BOOKS
A YEAR OF BOOK GIVING
DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS DINNER
HUMOR
JEWISH INTEREST
SHOPPING AND COLLECTING
SCHOOL DAZE
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Children's books by Red Rock Press
We at Red Rock Press believe that every book should be a gift for the
reader—a gift in words and perhaps illustration too; above all, a
gift in meaning. The perfect book is one you want for yourself and your child, and one
you want to give to someone else, too. We endeavor to publish such
perfect books.
Some will amuse you, some will hearten you, some will enlighten you—some will even give you food for both thought and your plate. So please look through our menu of offerings, select the books that most please you—and enjoy!
Lust, Love and Longing is a dazzling compendium of the best that has ever been written about those crazy feelings we call love, illustrated with the world's greatest romantic art.
Each of the seven books in our Celebration! Series is a little beauty---a hard cover with an elegant dust-jacket and sixty-four thick pages with high-quality replications of 19th and early 20th century Christmas-card images. The narratives by well-known authors are equally illuminating. And each is only $8.99 here.
