In the great naturalist tradition of E. O. Wilson, Jae Choe takes readers into a miniature world dominated by six-legged organisms. This is the world of the ant, an insect that humans, as well as most other life forms, depend upon for their very survival.

Easily one of the most important animals on earth, ants seem to mirror the actions, emotions, and industries of the human population, often more effectively than humans do themselves. They developed ranching and farming long before humans, and their division of labor resembles the assembly lines of automobile factories and multinational enterprises. Self-sacrifice and a finely tuned chemical language are the foundations of their monarchical society, which is capable of waging large-scale warfare and taking slaves. Tales of their massacres and atrocities, as well as struggles for power, are all too reminiscent of our own. The reality of ant society is more fascinating than even the most creative minds could imagine. Choe combines expert scientific knowledge with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. His vivid descriptions are paired with captivating illustrations and photographs to introduce readers to the economics, culture, and intrigue of the ant world. All of nature is revealed through the secret lives of the amazing ants. In the words of the author, "Once you get to know them, you'll love them."

The first cookbook from Dan Perlman, chef and co-owner of the famed Casa SaltShaker, Buenos Aires' longest running "closed door restaurant", offering Andean-Mediterranean fare in an intimate, shared table setting. Featuring 150 recipes from the chef's archives, along with full color photos, this is not just a great read, but a work of art. Destined for regular use in the kitchen, and beautiful to show off to friends. The book is an experience only rivaled by dinner at Casa SaltShaker itself.

There's a moment when you're pissed off at all your friends, there's no one in your family you ever want to speak to again, and work sucks as only a job you ended up in by default, can. That's the moment where we all fantasize about just disappearing. Cashing in everything we have, buying a plane ticket to some exotic locale, for cash, and creating a whole new identity. I don't mean the whole fake identification, false background thing, I mean, simply, starting over. In 2005 New York chef, sommelier and writer Dan Perlman decided to drop out of the rat race and head for other climes. Landing in Argentina with plans to stay for eight to ten weeks, he embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. Eight years and more stories than he can count he hasn't left. These are his stories, along with two dozen classic and modern recipes

Pocketbook sized and updated Spanish to English and English to Spanish reference dedicated to the world of food and wine - an indispensable addition to the library or backpack of any traveler, chef, sommelier, or writer. Contains over 7,000 entries, including local idiomatic expressions. As with any reference, this is an eternal work in progress.