New Releases by Karen Dudley

In Upwards, Karen Dudley invites us on a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary, encouraging us to look up to what is true and essential – living simply and well. In this follow-up to Onwards, Karen, with her signature warmth and insight, shares how the act of cooking can – and should be – a letting go of life’s daily preoccupations, a way to connect with ourselves and others, by paying attention to the pleasure and enjoyment of cooking something beautiful, delicious and even surprising. Sharing recipes from a vibrant palette of flavours, Upwards lifts Karen’s loyal community towards the next level – to learn new skills, to look up to quality over quantity and to pay attention to the splendour that can come from the meditative act of cooking. Upwards is thus a call to be inspired, to create and to connect, all the time looking up, up, up, as we invite into our kitchens new dishes, new flavours and new possibilities.

When Karen Dudley closed her iconic restaurant, The Kitchen, in Woodstock, Cape Town, there were tears all over for the beloved establishment. Since then, Karen has found that connection does not necessarily reside only in bricks and mortar. She has found that she can carry that deliciousness onwards. This book is all about how she has done just that.In Onwards, Karen Dudley weaves a compelling narrative of how her life changed after the Covid-19 pandemic forced her to close her restaurant, The Kitchen. From these bleak circumstances arose something beautiful, offering the time and space for inspiration to take root, to rediscover her connection with food, and to shift her perception of what it means to cook, for oneself and for others. Onwards is a book about the way forward, filled with wholesome, nourishing and indulgent recipes, with a story of hope and happiness threaded throughout.

"Set a Table is Karen Dudley''s newest offering, following in the footsteps of her ground-breaking and much-loved Week in The Kitchen books. The recipes are carefully selected to showcase exceptional flavour, but are easily achievable at home. Many of the recipes are well-loved signature dishes from The Dining Room that have been developed for home cooks to share. The Duck Salad with Cashews or the Seared Salmon Sashimi with Vietnamese Caramel are as triumphant as the Asparagus Avgolemono and the Indian-Spiced Cauliflower with Coconut Coriander Relish."--Website.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of bears and presents other information about these creatures, including mentions in folklore, threats to their existence, and more.

After Perseus defeats the dreaded kraken, the Greek people have more than their share of it for meals. In response to this, Athens decides to host a Bonze Chef competition; Chef Pelops wants the chance to prove himself as the best chef in Greece, but he''s worried that his weakness for not being able to cook kraken properly, after once having offended Poseidon, will be his downfall.

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the giant panda. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Giant Panda provides and in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal.

The Kitchen is a focal point for creativity where people from all walks of life come to feed their appetites as well as their ingenuity. Every day sees an array of mouth-watering dishes prepared by a team of remarkable and dedicated chefs whose personalised approach and pride in their artistry ensures that every visit or event catered for will be a memorable one. Here is the opportunity to bring Karen''s Kitchen to yours! This gorgeous book gives everyone a glimpse into one week of The Kitchen, where menus change daily and South African twists on Mediterranean and Oriental tastes promise clean, natural flavours undisguised by rich sauces. Step on in to Karen''s Kitchen, and find out what it is that has publications such as The New York Times and personalities like Michelle Obama relishing their experience.

Pelops'' troubles began when his father chopped him into stewing meat and served him to the gods for tea. Although he''s been remade, and gifted with a talent for the culinary arts, there are downsides--namely a missing shoulder and sea god with an infatuation. Poseidon''s nice enough, but he just doesn''t take no for an answer. Not only that, a wealthy, but mysterious patron has been causing Pelops''clients to cancel their engagements. Meanwhile, a rival chef is doing his best to destroy Pelops'' reputation, the woman Pelops loves appears oblivious to his feelings, and just before Athens'' most important festival begins, Pelops finds himself suddenly without olive oil--a serious concern for a chef. But things get worse when a courtesan is murdered at a dinner Pelops prepares--drowned in his newly-acquired olive oil. Seeking vengeance, the Furies arrive in Athens, and the rival chef blames their attacks on Pelops. Clients cancel in droves, and even Pelops'' friends are affected by his rival''s machinations. Pelops asks the gods for help, but when they turn him down, he realizes he alone must find the woman''s killer to salvage his reputation.

Most biologists believe the worst thing about field biology is watching everything else have sex except you. Robyn Devara is no exception. In the remote logging town of Marten Valley, Robyn knows she''s not likely to win popularity contests, much less get any dates. After all, she''s there to survey the old-growth forest for spotted owls, and, if she finds any of the endangered birds, it''s going to mean big changes for the people of Marten Valley.

Tropical birds in a smuggled suitcase. Expensive. Beautiful. Dead. But for field biologist Robyn Devara, this latest grim reminder of the illegal trade in endangered species includes an unexpected surprise--one of the birds is unknown to science.

Dudley’s second Robyn Devara mystery, The Red Heron continues Devara’s u00adintriguingmisadventures. The poison in the ground and possibly in the water table of an environmentally sensitive wetland turns out to be the least of the crew’s u00adworries as a sniper takes aim at Devara’s latest project. Sabotage turns into murder most bizarre when a dead man is found with a garden variety gnome and a pack of Polaroids.

Describes the life, environment, and habits of bald eagles, and the conditions that threaten them with extinction.

Examines the life, environment, habits, and endangered status of the blue whale.

Examines the life, environment, and endangered status of alligators, crocodiles, and their close relatives.

Up-to-date profiles on;* Ralph Bunche, UN Official* Yvonne Braithwaite-Burke, Politician* Shirley Chisholm, Politician* Carol Moseley Braun, Senator* Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Congressman* Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff* L. Douglas Wilder, Governor of Virginia* PLUS 6 additional 2-page biographies

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of elephants and presents other information about these creatures, including mentions in folklore, threats to their existence, and more.

Examines the lives of wolves as pack animals, describes their physical characteristics and habitat, and discusses the folklore surrounding them.

Awe-inspiring creatures of land and sea are as fascinating in fact as in folklore. These titles offer both views, combining a thorough nonfiction resource with riveting reading. Topics include life span, classification, the food chain, social organization, communication, and seasonal activities.Habitat destruction, hunting, poaching, and fighting in Rwanda have taken a serious toll on gorilla populations. Readers can find out how to help.