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The Omnivore's Dilemma
Michael Pollan
Juicy and Delicious
Lucy Alibar
The Bed of Procrustes
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Crucible
Arthur Miller
Mindless Eating
Brian Wansink, PhD
Going Clear
Lawrence Wright
Eat Fat, Get Thin
Dr. Mark Hyman
The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
End Emotional Eating
Jennifer Taitz
Reboot
Jerry Colonna
Spice
Ana Sortun
The Book of Jewish Food
Claudia Roden
Coconut & Sambal
Lara Lee
Auberge Of The Flowering Hearth
Roy Andries De Groot
Classic Indian Cooking
Julie Sahni
Sister Outsider
Audre Lorde
Deep Nutrition
Catherine Shanahan, M.D.
The Kinfolk Table
Nathan Williams
Beyond Band of Brothers
Cole C. Kingseed, Dick Winters
Passages
Gail Sheehy
Jerusalem
Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
Hold 'em Poker for Advanced Players
David Sklansky, Mason Malmuth
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin
Life after the Diagnosis
Steven Pantilat
OK, Mr. Field
Katharine Kilalea
1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die
Mimi Sheraton
Sherman
B. H. Liddell Hart
The Perfect Meal
Charles Spence, Betina Piqueras-Fiszman
Branded Customer Service
Janelle Barlow, Paul Stewart
The Food Lab
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
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Adam Savage's Book Recommendations
Adam Savage is an American special effects designer, actor, and television personality best known for his work on the popular science entertainment show "MythBusters." He has made significant contributions to the popularization of science and engineering through his engaging presentations and experiments. Savage is also an accomplished author, with his book "Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It" offering insights into creativity, problem-solving, and the maker culture. His dedication to hands-on learning and DIY innovation has inspired a wide audience of all ages. Beyond his television and literary work, Savage continues to influence the maker community through his website, Tested.com, where he shares projects and tutorials.
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Brian Cox's Book Recommendations
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Mark Bittman's Book Recommendations
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Anthony Bourdain's Book Recommendations
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Gaz Oakley's Book Recommendations
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