"A carnivore's bible." --Esquire Hardcore Carnivore is a protein-packed cookbook for meat lovers everywhere. From slow-smoked barbecue ribs to perfect cowboy steaks, author Jess Pryles' recipes are meaty winners. In addition to dozens of recipes for chicken, game, pork, lamb, and beef, Pryles--touted as the "female Ron Swanson" by her loyal followers--covers all the basics, finishes, and tricks of the trade, ensuring you'll be cooking meat like a seasoned pro in no time.

Flame, smoke, and meat- these simple elements combine to make great barbecue. Creating the perfect bite of tender, spicy, smoky barbecue is a science and an art form, and Tuffy Stone - five time World Champion Pitmaster, co-host and judge of Destination America's BBQ Pitmasters, and co-owner of the award-winning Q Barbecue restaurants - has mastered it. Cool Smoke is the distillation of all his years of experience and wisdom. Inside you'll find a wealth of barbecue information including: - How to choose the right cooker - The best way to trim a cut of meat - How to prepare your own brines, rubs, and sauces - Inside tips and hints for taking on the competition circuit - Over 100 creative, delicious recipes to make you a barbeque master The recipes include classic barbecue dishes with updated preparations like Smoked Ribs with Cherry Barbecue Sauce, Dove Breasts with Crispy Bacon and Chipotle White Sauce and even the Holy Grail of barbecue: the Whole Hog. As no plate of `cue is complete without a generous helping of sides, there are also recipes for Corn Pudding with Poblano Pepper, Collard Greens with Pepper Relish, and Pineapple Hot Pot, along with delicious desserts like Frozen Coconut Lime Pie. For backyard barbecuers whoare interested in taking on the competition circuit, Cool Smoke offers tips and tricks from one of the best in the business. Stone's competition secrets - gleaned from more than a decade of success on the circuit - have never before been shared beyond the walls of his cook school in Richmond, Virginia. Cool Smoke gives an insider's look behind the scenes and offers advice on creating perfect competition turn-ins that have made Stone a World Champion five times over. With mouthwatering recipes, essential guides to cookers and equipment, and expert advice, Tuffy Stone's Cool Smoke is a definitive guide to all things barbecue.

Champ played the game at its highest level and he played fair. He looked out for everybody. After being kidnapped by his childhood homie, Tone, and left for dead, Champ is leaning toward retirement. Is he really strong enough to leave the game behind? Who will step up and run his crew? Sharon is pregnant by Tone; however, nobody knows, not even her best friend, Wanna. She realizes that everybody hated him after what he did to Champ, and they would disapprove of her having his baby. Although she has her own reservations about Tone, she feels that her baby is innocent. Brace yourself as the author, Tuffy, takes you on another wild ride through the streets of Philly in Bad Blood 2.

Champ is a breadwinner on one of the highest levels in the drug game in Philadelphia. Although the game proves to be very profitable it is also full of Bad Blood. Through much tension and difficulty, Champ tries to keep his cool. However, the actions of his lifelong friend makes it close to impossible for him to do so. Despite the negativity associated with being in the drug game, Champ strives to remain of good character. They say good guys finish last but Champ aims to be the exception to the rule. The author, Tuffy, takes you on a vivid and edgy ride through the roughest streets of Philadelphia as Champ tries his hardest not to finish last. Brace yourself!