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Caviar

The Strange History and Uncertain Future of the World's Most Coveted Delicacy

By: Inga Saffron

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Caviar

The Strange History and Uncertain Future of the World's Most Coveted Delicacy

By: Inga Saffron

In the tradition of Cod and Olives: a fascinating journey into the hidden history, culture, and commerce of caviar. Once merely a substitute for meat during religious fasts, today caviar is an icon of luxury and wealth. In Caviar, Inga Saffron tells, for the first time, the story of how the virgin eggs of the prehistoric-looking, bottom-feeding sturgeon were transformed from a humble peasant food into a czar’s delicacy–and ultimately a coveted status symbol for a rising middle class. She explores how the glistening black eggs became the epitome of culinary extravagance, while taking us on a revealing excursion into the murky world of caviar on the banks of the Volga River and Caspian Sea in Russia, the Elbe in Europe, and the Hudson and Delaware Rivers in the United States. At the same time, Saffron describes the complex industry caviar has spawned, illustrating the unfortunate consequences of mass marketing such a rare commodity. The story of caviar has long been one of conflict, crisis, extravagant claims, and colorful characters, such as the Greek sea captain who first discovered the secret method of transporting the perishable delicacy to Europe, the canny German businessmen who encountered a wealth of untapped sturgeon in American waters, the Russian Communists who created a sophisticated cartel to market caviar to an affluent Western clientele, the dirt-poor poachers who eked out a living from sturgeon in the aftermath of the Soviet collapse and the “caviar Mafia” that has risen in their wake, and the committed scientists who sacrificed their careers to keep caviar on our tables. Filled with lore and intrigue, Caviar is a captivating work of culinary, natural, and cultural history.

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234

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Crown

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ISBN 10

0767911199

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9780767911191

How Children Develop

By: Robert S. Siegler,Judy S. DeLoache,Nancy Eisenberg,Jennifer Saffron

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How Children Develop

By: Robert S. Siegler,Judy S. DeLoache,Nancy Eisenberg,Jennifer Saffron

With How Children Develop, students get an up-to-date, topically-organized introduction to child development, presented by researchers and teachers who themselves are guiding the field into new directions. The authors emphasize fundamental principles, enduring themes, and important recent studies, avoiding excessive detail and making typically difficult topics easier to grasp. This thoroughly updated edition welcomes new co-author Jenny Saffran, and is accompanied by an expanded media package.

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876

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Macmillan Higher Education

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ISBN 10

1464145172

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9781464145179

Becoming Philadelphia

How an Old American City Made Itself New Again

By: Inga Saffron

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Becoming Philadelphia

How an Old American City Made Itself New Again

By: Inga Saffron

Once dismissed as a rusting industrial has-been—the “Next Detroit”—Philadelphia has enjoyed an astonishing comeback in the 21st century. Over the past two decades, Inga Saffron has served as the premier chronicler of the city’s physical transformation as it emerged from a half century of decline. Through her Pulitzer Prize-winning columns on architecture and urbanism in the Philadelphia Inquirer, she has tracked the city’s revival on a weekly basis. Becoming Philadelphia collects the best of Saffron’s work, plus a new introduction reflecting on the stunning changes the city has undergone. A fearless crusader who is also a seasoned reporter, Saffron ranges beyond the usual boundaries of architectural criticism to explore how big money and politics intersect with design, profoundly shaping our everyday experience of city life. Even as she celebrates Philadelphia’s resurgence, she considers how it finds itself grappling with the problems of success: gentrification, poverty, privatization, and the unequal distribution of public services. What emerges in these 80 pieces is a remarkable narrative of a remarkable time. The proverbial first draft of history, these columns tell the story of how a great city shape-shifted before our very eyes.

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273

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Rutgers University Press

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ISBN 10

1978800657

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9781978800656

Survivor

By: S.J. Bryant,Saffron Bryant

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Survivor

By: S.J. Bryant,Saffron Bryant

An Ancient Evil Rises. ...and it wants its universe back. Nova’s last bounty didn’t pay enough for beer money let alone pay for the repairs to her ship. On her way to track down two fugitives, aliens – actual honest-to-god bugs – try to shoot her down. The universe has never done anything for her, but no-one takes a shot at her ship. Only problem is, she’s up against an entire alien race. And they want her dead. And she’s still out of cash. On a Universe-changing crash course with destiny, Nova must rise above her money-first principles. If she doesn’t, it’ll be the end of the human race. No pressure, right? Get Nova’s story today!

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187

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Saffron Bryant

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1505407877

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9781505407877

Saffron Barker Vs Real Life

My perfectly filtered life (Sort of. But not really at all)

By: Saffron Barker

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Saffron Barker Vs Real Life

My perfectly filtered life (Sort of. But not really at all)

By: Saffron Barker

#SaffronBarkerVSRealLife In world of airbrushing and perfectly constructed social media lives, one girl is battling to make it through completely unfiltered (well, almost). Immerse yourself in Saffron Barker's wonderful, comical, and often challenging universe as she slays her teenage years with flair and enthusiasm (sometimes). Relationships! Confidence! Make-up fails! No tricky stone is left unturned as we follow Saffron over a year of her crazy life while she sets herself a series of goals, tries ever more elaborate ways to convince her brother to appear in a video, and tells the world she's coming to get it.

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209

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Hodder & Stoughton

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ISBN 10

1473665841

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9781473665842

Engaging the Public with Climate Change

Behaviour Change and Communication

By: Lorraine Whitmarsh,Irene Lorenzoni,Saffron O'Neill

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Engaging the Public with Climate Change

Behaviour Change and Communication

By: Lorraine Whitmarsh,Irene Lorenzoni,Saffron O'Neill

Despite increasing public awareness of climate change, our behaviours relating to consumption and energy use remain largely unchanged. This book answers the urgent call for effective engagement methods to foster sustainable lifestyles, community action, and social change. Written by practitioners and academics, the chapters combine theoretical perspectives with case studies and practical guidance, examining what works and what doesn't, and providing transferable lessons for future engagement approaches. Showcasing innovative thought and approaches from around the world, this book is essential reading for anyone working to foster real and lasting behavioural and social change.

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321

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Routledge

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1136540482

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9781136540486

Gentle Satan

By: Alan Saffron

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Gentle Satan

By: Alan Saffron

This book reminded me of The Sopranos' Sydney Morning Herald Abe Saffron was Australia's most notorious underworld figure, for decades known as 'Mr Sin' and the 'King of King's Cross'. His wife called him something different: 'Gentle Satan'. This fascinating memoir by his son Alan tells us why, for the first time revealing the truth about the main and his crimes – both professional and personal. Growing up, Alan counted the money from Abe's brothels and hotels, and frequented his illegal bars and strip clubs, including the famous Les Girls, The Roosevelt and the Pink Pussycat. He describes Abe's corrupt deals with premiers, police commissioners and a prime minister – many of whom he met – as well as the real estate deals that 'legitimised' Abe's fortune. But Alan's most compelling stories are about his own highly volatile relationship with his authoritarian father, and his mother's struggle to deal with Abe's affairs, including the attention he gave to his 'second family', up till his death and beyond. An incredible story of family loyalties, betrayals, illegitimate siblings and contested inheritance, all in the powerful grip of a flawed millionaire patriarch.

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291

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Penguin Group Australia

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ISBN 10

0143010719

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9780143010715

A Gorgeous Villain

By: Saffron A. Kent

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A Gorgeous Villain

By: Saffron A. Kent

Two years ago, Reed Jackson betrayed Calliope Thorne and broke her heart. So she stole his most prized possession - a white mustang - and drove it into the lake for revenge. Now, Callie is stuck at a reform school while Reed is off at college, living his life without repercussions. Until he comes back. With him comes back all the feelings that Callie has been trying to bury: anger and heartbreak. But most of all, desire. At the sight of his beautiful but lying lips and his gunmetal gray eyes that still taunt and smolder when he looks at her. Whatever though. It's not as if Callie is ever going to fall for her ex-boyfriend again. Or let him corner her in a bar one night and touch her, kiss her... Neither is she going to kiss him back. Or worse, sleep with him. Because that would make her naïve and foolish. Oh, and also pregnant. And there's no way Callie is ever going to get pregnant at eighteen and with Reed's baby, no less. The guy she hates.The guy who taught her all about heartbreak. Who might look like a gorgeous hero but really is the villain of her story.

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546

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St. Mary's Rebels

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ISBN 10

1088008518

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9781088008515

Making Friends at Work

Learning to Make Positive Choices in Social Situations for People with Autism

By: Saffron Gallup

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Making Friends at Work

Learning to Make Positive Choices in Social Situations for People with Autism

By: Saffron Gallup

Making new friends at work can be tricky - it's tough to predict how people will react to certain situations. This 'choose your own response' book can show you how these situations could potentially play out. Some endings are positive and some less so, and the book includes explanations about why particular outcomes may have occurred, so you can learn to avoid those situations. The best part is you can go back and see how a different choice can change the outcome of the story!

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1784507210

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9781784507213

Book's by Saffron

Caviar

Caviar

How Children Develop

How Children Develop

Becoming Philadelphia

Becoming Philadelphia

Survivor

Survivor

Saffron Barker Vs Real Life

Saffron Barker Vs Real Life

Engaging the Public with Climate Change

Engaging the Public with Climate Change

Gentle Satan

Gentle Satan

A Gorgeous Villain

A Gorgeous Villain

Making Friends at Work

Making Friends at Work

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