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The Ramadan Kitchen : Nourishing Recipes from Fast to Feast

Arnaldo Ageno — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:50:03 +0000

This definitive cookbook is filled with over 80 delicious recipes that capture the spirit and flavours of Ramadan. A timeless, approachable guide to cooking and preparing Ramadan meals, designed to help families savour flavourful heritage meals without the stress, especially during the holy month.
As a working mother, Ilhan understands the time constraints of modern lifestyles. Her cherished family recipes are all about nourishing food that feeds the soul as well the body. With simple, satisfying meals suited to the quiet rhythms of suhoor and iftar, as well as generous Eid spreads to share with family and friends, the recipes all use easily accessible ingredients and simplified methods, without sacrificing on flavour.

By weaving flavours and techniques from various cultures, The Ramadan Kitchen celebrates the rich tapestry of Ramadan culinary traditions from around the world, making it a valuable resource for anyone who observes Ramadan as well as those who wish to understand and appreciate authentic Muslim home cooking and culture. Recipes include: Bariis Somali – Aromatic Somali Rice Fuul Mudammas – Stewed Fava Beans with Eggs and Feta Suqaar – Diced Beef and Vegetable Sauté Bur – Cardamom-Spiced Beignets Timir Cake – Spiced Date Cake with Caramel Sauce Refreshing Watermelon Mocktail

Contents: Introduction: The significance of Ramadan, preparing for Ramadan, meal planning, grocery tips and more Suhoor: Quick and nutrient-dense recipes for wholesome pre-dawn meals Iftar: Classic recipes to break the fast, honouring traditional dishes and time-saving techniques Mains: Comforting, hearty soups, stews and curries, with many vegetarian and vegan options Breads: Authentic flatbreads, samosas and no-knead bakes Dessert: No-bake and quick desserts plus traditional sweets with simplified methods Drinks: Hydrating beverages and refreshing smoothies Eid: Recipes for Eid al-Fitr and special occasion dishes, perfect for sharing

Nexus : A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

Arnaldo Ageno — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:04:14 +0000

Stories brought us together. Books spread our ideas – and our mythologies. The internet promised infinite knowledge.

The algorithm learned our secrets – and then turned us against each other. What will AI do?Nexus is the thrilling account of how we arrived at this moment, and the urgent choices we must now make to survive – and to thrive.

Boustany : A celebration of vegetables from my Palestine

Arnaldo Ageno — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:16:00 +0000

Vegetarian recipes celebrating the food of Palestine, from the co-author of Falastin, Jerusalem and Ottolenghi: The Cookbook. A homage to Palestinian food and culture, Boustany, is the first solo cookbook from Sami Tamimi, Ottolenghi co-founder and champion of Palestinian food and culture. Boustany translates from Arabic as ‘My Garden’, and the down-to-earth, relaxed and plentiful recipes are reflective of Sami’s signature style and approach to food.

Bold, inspiring and ever-evolving, Boustany picks up where Falastin left off, with flavour-packed, colourful and simple vegetable- and grain-led dishes; this is how Sami grew up eating – platters of aubergine and chickpeas with a spicy green lemon sauce and fragrant lentil fatteh that always tasted better the next day. These are the dishes he has known, loved, cooked and shared with friends. With over 100 recipes, Sami offers recipes for breakfast, sharing plates, big celebrations, simple breads, moreish sweet treats, easy dinners and more.

It’s an approach that’s strongly present in Palestinian cuisine, from building your mooneh, or pantry, by preserving seasonal vegetables and herbs to lining the dinner table with a variety of salads and condiments reflective of a love for fresh and vibrant food.

Ricette vegetariane che celebrano la cucina palestinese, dal coautore di Falastin, Jerusalem and Ottolenghi: The Cookbook. Un omaggio al cibo e alla cultura palestinese, Boustany è il primo libro di cucina di Sami Tamimi, co-fondatore di Ottolenghi e promotore del cibo e della cultura palestinese. Boustany si traduce dall’arabo come “Il mio giardino” e le sue ricette semplici, rilassate e abbondanti riflettono lo stile e l’approccio al cibo di Sami.

Audace, stimolante e in continua evoluzione, Boustany riprende da dove si era fermato Falastin, con piatti ricchi di sapore, colorati e semplici, a base di verdure e cereali; è così che Sami è cresciuto: piatti di melanzane e ceci con una salsa piccante al limone verde e fragranti fatteh di lenticchie che erano sempre più buoni il giorno dopo. Questi sono i piatti che ha conosciuto, amato, cucinato e condiviso con gli amici. Con oltre 100 ricette, Sami propone ricette per la colazione, piatti da condividere, grandi festeggiamenti, pane semplice, dolci appetitosi, cene facili e molto altro.

È un approccio fortemente presente nella cucina palestinese, che spazia dalla creazione del mooneh, o dispensa, conservando verdure ed erbe di stagione, all’allestimento della tavola con una varietà di insalate e condimenti che riflettono l’amore per il cibo fresco e vivace.

So You Want to Own Greenland? : Lessons from the Vikings to Trump

Arnaldo Ageno — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:49:33 +0000

An indispensable guide to Greenland—why it matters, who covets it and why this wilderness of 56,000 inhabitants could become the next global flashpoint. Greenland is no ordinary island. From its discovery by Norsemen to its contemporary strategic significance, it has been a frontier for human exploration and empire, today emerging as a facilitator of geoeconomic competition.

This book delves into the rich history and complex politics of Greenland, revealing how this icy expanse has shaped—and been shaped by—the world. This short history begins with the Vikings, whose mysterious disappearance from Greenland in the 1400s remains one of history’s great puzzles. It then explores the island’s gradual transformation from a Danish possession to an autonomous territory, charting its role during the World Wars and its strategic importance during the Cold War.

Greenland finds itself at the centre of a renewed ‘great game’, balancing transatlantic ties, rising Chinese influence, and mounting domestic pressures for independence. And that’s before President Trump’s agenda is factored in. Starting from Trump’s plan to purchase Greenland, Elizabeth Buchanan dissects the island’s contemporary role and poses four provocative scenarios for its future—from full independence to an icy geopolitical standoff with Denmark. So You Want to Own Greenland? is an essential read for anyone curious about the future of this frozen frontier and its place on the global stage.

Una guida indispensabile alla Groenlandia: perché è importante, chi la desidera e perché questa terra selvaggia di 56.000 abitanti potrebbe diventare il prossimo punto critico globale. La Groenlandia non è un’isola qualunque. Dalla sua scoperta da parte dei Vichinghi fino alla sua attuale importanza strategica, è stata una frontiera per l’esplorazione umana e per l’impero, emergendo oggi come un facilitatore della competizione geoeconomica.

Questo libro approfondisce la ricca storia e la complessa politica della Groenlandia, rivelando come questa espansione glaciale abbia plasmato – ed è stata plasmata da – il mondo. Questa breve storia inizia con i Vichinghi, la cui misteriosa scomparsa dalla Groenlandia nel 1400 rimane uno dei grandi enigmi della storia. Esplora poi la graduale trasformazione dell’isola da possedimento danese a territorio autonomo, delineandone il ruolo durante le Guerre Mondiali e la sua importanza strategica durante la Guerra Fredda.

La Groenlandia si trova al centro di un rinnovato “grande gioco”, in equilibrio tra i legami transatlantici, la crescente influenza cinese e le crescenti pressioni interne per l’indipendenza. E questo senza considerare l’agenda del presidente Trump. Partendo dal piano di Trump di acquistare la Groenlandia, Elizabeth Buchanan analizza il ruolo attuale dell’isola e propone quattro scenari provocatori per il suo futuro: dalla piena indipendenza a un gelido scontro geopolitico con la Danimarca. So You Want to Own Greenland? è una lettura essenziale per chiunque sia curioso del futuro di questa frontiera ghiacciata e del suo posto sulla scena globale.

The BOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization

Arnaldo Ageno — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:34:22 +0000

The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization is a hand-illustrated journey into the art of starting over. With whimsy and insight, it explores how to rebuild society from scratch if the modern world were to disappear tomorrow. Blending captivating illustrations with thought-provoking ideas from science, art, engineering, and more, it’s both an imaginative guide to reestablishing the world we take for granted and a heartfelt celebration of human ingenuity.

The Last Book : The Anthem to Humankind

Arnaldo Ageno — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:27:34 +0000

This is the story of Noah Kaplan, the last surviving earthling, who miraculously escaped the explosion of our planet. We find him flying in an alien ship into the unknown. To keep himself sane and handle loneliness, he decides to write the entire world and all the human highlights he can remember into a hybrid of diary and encyclopedia.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck UK : A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Arnaldo Ageno — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:34:01 +0000

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be “positive” all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. “F**k positivity,” Mark Manson says.

“Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it.” In his wildly popular Internet blog, Mason doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.

Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—”not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault.” Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.

There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

The Last Supper : A Summer in Italy

Arnaldo Ageno — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:14:22 +0000

When Rachel Cusk decides to travel to Italy for a summer with her husband and two young children, she has no idea of the trials and wonders that lie in store. Their journey leads them to both the expected and the surprising, all seen through Cusk’s sharp and humane perspective.

Quando Rachel Cusk decide di recarsi in Italia per un’estate con suo marito e due bambini piccoli, non ha idea delle prove e delle meraviglie che incontrerà. Il loro viaggio li conduce sia al atteso che al sorprendente, tutti visti attraverso la prospettiva acuta e umana di Cusk.

24 Hours in Ancient Rome : A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There

Arnaldo Ageno — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:03:26 +0000

Walk a day in a Roman’s sandals … What was it like to live in one of the ancient world’s most powerful and bustling cities – one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to 24 characters who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character – from a senator to a slave girl, a gladiator to an astrologer, watchmen to washerwomen – and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.

Cammina per un giorno nei sandali di un Romano … Com’è stato vivere in una delle città più potenti e vivaci del mondo antico – una che era otto volte più densamente popolata della moderna New York? In questa guida divertente e illuminante, lo storico Philip Matyszak ci presenta 24 personaggi che vivevano e lavoravano lì. In ogni ora della giornata incontriamo un nuovo personaggio – un senatore, una schiava, un gladiatore, un astrologo, guardiani e lavandaie – e scopriamo gli affascinanti dettagli della loro vita quotidiana.

Four Seasons in Rome : On Twins, Insomnia and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World

Arnaldo Ageno — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:57:04 +0000

On the same day that his wife gave birth to twins, Anthony Doerr received the Rome Prize, an award that gave him a year-long stipend and studio in Rome… ‘Four Seasons in Rome’ charts the repercussions of that day, describing Doerr’s varied adventures in one of the most enchanting cities in the world, and the first year of parenthood. He reads Pliny, Dante, and Keats – the chroniclers of Rome who came before him – and visits the piazzas, temples, and ancient cisterns they describe. He attends the vigil of a dying Pope John Paul II and takes his twins to the Pantheon in December to wait for snow to fall through the oculus.

He and his family are embraced by the butchers, grocers, and bakers of the neighbourhood, whose clamour of stories and idiosyncratic child-rearing advice is as compelling as the city itself. This intimate and revelatory book is a celebration of Rome, a wondrous look at new parenthood and a fascinating account of the alchemy of writers.

Lo stesso giorno in cui sua moglie ha dato alla luce 2 gemelli, Anthony Doerr ha ricevuto il Roma Prize, premio che gli ha dato uno stipendio e una sistemazione di un anno a Roma … Four Seasons in Rome tratta le ripercussioni di quel giorno, descrivendo le variazioni variabili di Doerr in una delle città più incantevoli del mondo e del primo anno di genitorialità. Legge Plinio, Dante e Keats – i cronisti di Roma che lo hanno preceduto – e visita le piazze, i templi e le antiche cisterne che descrivono. Frequenta la veglia di un Papa Giovanni II morente e porta i suoi gemelli al Pantheon a dicembre per aspettare che la neve cada attraverso l’Oculus.

Lui e la sua famiglia sono abbracciati da macellai, bottegai e fornai del quartiere, il cui clamore di storie e consigli idiosincratici educativi sono avvincenti come la città stessa. Questo libro intimo e rivelatore è una celebrazione di Roma, uno sguardo meraviglioso alla nuova genitorialità e un affascinante resoconto dell’alchimia degli scrittori.