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Great Books for Cooks

by Michael McLaughlin ; Sysan Wyler

ISBN: 0345421493
ISBN-13: 9780345421494
Format: Paperback

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Bibliographic Details

Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published date: 1999
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Pages: 431

Publisher's Notes

An expert's guide to 500 fabulous cookbooks perfect for Mother's Day gift-giving. Whether an experienced cook or novice wishing to explore new worlds of cuisine, this reference will fire you with new culinary zeal.

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