Celestial Arts imprint: 118 books

Now that you’re a mature woman, you’re smart enough to know that . . .a tight ponytail can take five years off your face. More bright, brassy opinions from the fountain of truth! From the author of Not Guilty by Reason of Menopause comes another unapologetically feisty manifesto. Laugh...

The ingredients may be few, but the result is bountiful. Learn how to make an array of pestos using such diverse herbs as cilantro, rosemary, mint, and lemon thyme. Then enjoy them year-round with more than 30 recipes like Fresh Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta, Red Pesto Ceviche, Tabbouleh with Basil Mint Pesto, and Pesto Frittata.

Cooking shrimp? Don’t worry, shrimp cocktail is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to shrimp-based meals. Bursting with scrumptious recipes such as Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, Lime-and-Chile Barbecued Shrimp, and Marinated Shrimp and Fennel Salad, this pocket-size cookbook will make you see this little food in a big new way.

Do you prefer classic cookies like chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal, or are you looking for something more unique, such as Cornmeal Aniseed Crescents, Sesame Logs, or Palmiers? This pocket-size cookbook even includes favorite bar cookies like biscotti, brownies, and lemon bars. No matter...

Spice up your palate with some chile peppers! Try the zesty flavors of Chile Arbol Salsa, Jalapeño Flank Steak, or Poblano Corn Quesadillas. Whether you want to add just a touch of heat to your meals or you’re a chilehead who craves a really fiery dish, this little pocket-size cookbook packs a punch.

Crunch and munch your way through this pocket-size cookbook’s sweet and savory nut recipes. From Almond Pillows to Currant Walnut Baguettes and Cold Peanut Noodles, these nutty creations are so delicious, even your neighborhood squirrels will want a taste!

Need a little bit more sweet in your day? The handy pocket-size Totally Strawberries Cookbook is jam-packed with naturally sweet and berry-filled recipes, like an Easy Strawberry Focaccia, Strawberry Spinach Salad, and Strawberry Pavlova.

Cheddar, gruyere, parmesan, gouda, mozzarella, feta –cheese adds richness, texture, and taste to everything it touches. Turning scrambled eggs into an omelette, flatbread into pizza, and noodles into pasta, cheese-lovers will find everything they need to “say cheese” in the handy, pocket-size...

Do you get all choked up when the subject of artichokes is raised? Well, maybe thistle help . . . The folks at the California Artichoke Board have developed 40 mouth-watering recipes for this versatile culinary star. It doesn't matter whether you boil, bake, microwave, steam, stuff, or pluck 'em-Monterey County's finest never disappoint.

Pumpkin pie, apple pie, cherry pie… You know the classics, but you’ve never tasted them like this before. The recipes in this handy pocket-size cookbook put a new crust on old favorites, offering fresh and unique pie recipes for all occasions, like a mouth-watering Mocha Tart, a Pear Almond Tart,...

The second book in the new BEST LITTLE COOKBOOKS series is GRILLING uses the simple technique of cooking quickly over high heat over charcoal or hardwood. Hickory-Flavored Pork Patties, Pacific Rim Salmon Fillets, and Stir-Grilled Shrimp with Sugar Snap Peas are just a sampling. And vegetarians should try the Grilled Eggplant with Preserved Basil and Sundried Tomatoes. COMING IN JUNE.

From schmears and spreads to sandwiches and snacks, this handy little book presents a trove of recipes sure to appeal to any bagel-lover. With dishes ranging from the classic—like a Cream Cheese and Lox Sandwich on a homemade bagel—to the unique—like a Date Walnut Spread—delve into the world of bagel cuisine with the pocket guide Totally Bagel Cookbook.

Pancakes and waffles are a breakfast staple, but after a while they can fall a little flat. From Cappuccino Cakes to Cottage Cheese Cuties, this versatile little pocket-size cookbook contains dozens of options for these comfort food classics that the whole family will love!

Whether you prefer your eggs scrambled, poached, or fried, this handy pocket-size cookbook has a plethora of recipes—from quiche and omelet, to salad and even pound cake. In this guide to the low cost, high-protein, and highly versatile egg, you’ll find recipes such as Cajun Spiced Eggs, Spinach and Egg Garlic Toasts, Matzo Brei, and Baked Eggs with Parmesan and Basil.