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Book and Author HeadlinesCookbook authors chew on pros and cons of self-publishing: Roger Conner of Favorite Recipes Press, Mary Malouf, Director of Publications for Dallas' Central Market gourmet supermarket, and author Gaye Ingram examine ingredients of successful cookbook publishing and self-publishing IACP cookbook pitch slam offers very rare (though not quite bloody) insight into editorial process: Editors Sydny Miner (Simon & Schuster) and Suzanne Rafer (Workman Press), along with book agent Dan Rosenberg critique two-minute cookbook pitches at the International Association of Culinary Professionals 2005 Annual Conference Tom Perini and Tim Love rustle up real cowboy cooking: IACP members circle the chuck wagon as veteran cowboy chefs demonstrate how to make 'bad food' on a cattle drive Richard Wrangham says cooking was key ingredient in human evolution: Harvard Professor Richard Wrangham illustrates the significance of fire and the ability to soften foods by cooking as critical ingredient in human evolution Sheila Lukins takes a table for 'Ten' and spills the beans at the Miami Book Fair 2008: The bestselling author of 'Silver Palate,' which is now in its 25th year of publication, Sheila Lukins serves up the story of her life in food and cooking. Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins cook up a classic from 25th Anniversary 'Silver Palate Cookbook': 'Silver Palate' duo Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins demonstrate why one of the longest-running bestselling cookbooks in cookbook history is a modern classic IACP's big night in Texas features celebrity chefs, food writers and annual Cookbook Awards: Cookbook of the Year Award goes to Arthur Schwartz for 'Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food: An Opinionated History and More Than 100 Legendary Recipes' IACP Announces Cookbook Awards Nominations: The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) announces the nominations for cookbook awards in 13 categories; winners to be announced April 16th in Dallas Scientist demonstrates good taste; Son of famous steak house founder tells family secrets: At an IACP workshop on Food Memory, Marcia Pelchat explores the roles of odor, memory, visual stimulation in food tasting; Randy Fertel tells how family trauma led to creation of Ruth's Steak House |
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James F. Dunnigan, The Perfect Soldier: Special Operations, Commandos and the Future of Warfare. Military History: Legendary military analyst James F. Dunnigan tells us how and why Perfect Soldiers are the future of warfare. (4-part interview, 20 minutes). 
Christopher Hitchens hitches a ride from BookExpo straight to the New York Times bestseller list. Vanity Fair columnist and iconoclast journalist Christopher Hitchens hits the road after pitching his tell-all memoir at BookExpo America 2010. 
Steven Raichlen preaches the worldwide wonders of barbecuing. Speaking at the 2008 Miami Book Fair International, barbecue 'evangelist' and award-winning cookbook author Steven Raichlen offers a spirited account of the genesis of barbecuing around the world, and the wide variety of cultural influences in fire-making, seasonings, and meats. 
Mitali Perkins takes the long way home to the land of 'Bamboo People'. Bestselling children's author Mitali Perkins traces her journey through childhood from KolKata (Calcutta, India) to Queens, NY, and the west coast, where her family settled, through books and writing, before returning to her family's lost home in Burma, where she became inspired to write 'Bamboo People.' 
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