This bestselling classic explains the facts of life to young children in an age-appropriate and straightforward manner, accompanied by lively illustrations.
Mayle and his wife return to Provence after a brief absence. This is the novelist's third installment of essays on the joys of living in the south of France.
Mayle's ability to get the locals talking, his sense of humor, and his love for a good meal propel him around the French countryside to a variety of food festivals.
Max Skinner works in finance in London, but when things go bad he takes refuge in Provence, at the vineyard he has just inherited from his uncle. When he arrives, he is surrounded by gorgeous females, but the winery itself is a dud. The place is mismanaged, and the wine is terrible. But for some reason, quite a few people seem to find it appealing ...
From vantage points as varied as the Cannes Film Festival, the "caves" at Chateauneuf-du-Pape and the Menerbes Dog Show, this book show that life in the Provence is far from the quiet and uneventful existence suggested by those postcards of empty villages and picturesque peasants. All kinds of characters are lurking in the lavender: estate agents, ...
In this charming guide to the pleasures of Provence, Mayle delivers a delightful meditation on the rich pleasures of the humble loaf. Includes precise instructions for making 14 kinds of bread. 25 drawings & 6 photos in text.
A photographer on a visit to a house featured in a magazine he works for, discovers that a Cezanne painting has been stolen from there. With the editor of the magazine as the suspect thief, he is sent on pursuit of her and the Cezanne through London, the South of France and New York.
Designed to ease the embarrassment of explaining puberty to children, this book presents the facts of life during puberty. It aims to present them with honesty, sympathy and a sense of humour.
Bennett, an English expatriate, lives in France but can't afford the lifestyle he desires. He places an ad in the "International Herald Tribune" volunteering his services--any services. A man named Julian Poe, who has the inside scoop on truffle production, hires him, and Bennett finds himself in Monaco living the life of his dreams. However, he ...
Simon Shaw restarts his life in Provence, renovating an old police station into a small but world-class hotel. But not all the denizens of Provence are enthralled by the Hotel Pastis.
The author of several books set in Provence, including the now-classic travel tome "A Year in Provence" and a more recent novel, "A Good Year," Mayle has once again trapped the sunshine, the wind, and the very lavender-laden air of the southeastern French countryside.
Peter Mayle informs readers where to buy the best caviar, how to order thousand-dollar custom made shoes, the REAL expenses behind keeping a mistress in style, the pros and cons of household servants.
The classic primer for parents needing advice on explaining the facts of life has been adapted for African American families. Color illustrations throughout.
Starting as a copywriter and ending as creative director, Mayle dissects the odd and fascinating industry where the speed of a new talent's ascent can be matched by his shocking fall later; a business that brings pleasure and pain to millions--and millions to a few.30,000 print.
Simon Shaw is 42, divorced and tired. As he surveys the desolation of his former home in the wake of his ex-wife's last visit, he yearns for a life free of complications. But when a holiday in Provence suggests other options, Simon is quick to respond. By the author of "A Year in Provence".
Provence boasts some of the most varied landscapes of the Mediterranean, from the snowy Alps to the long sandy beaches of the Cote d'Azur. In between are wild plateaux riven by some of the deepest canyons in Europe, ancient hilltop villages and Roman monuments, medieval citadels and chateaus, and more. All are captured in 150 full-color ...
A reassuring, sympathetic look at divorce from a child's perspective by the bestselling author of Baby Taming and Sweet Dreams and Monsters. 25 full-color illustrations.
Bestselling author Peter Mayle shows expectant fathers everything they need to know about one of life's most exciting times. Included is advice that every father needs to know about the impending birth of his child, such as: tactics for the bathroom and the breakfast table, morning sickness, cravings, preserving his sex life, and helping his wife ...
An evocative tribute to the dogs we've been lucky enough to find Superb photographs and a fascinating cast of people and dogs make this book irresistible to anyone who's moved by the human-animal bond. The dogs included in this book were abandoned in animals shelters, at racetracks, or just by the side of the road. They were found and given a ...
The author of several books set in Provence, including the now-classic travel tome "A Year in Provence" and a more recent novel, "A Good Year," Mayle has once again trapped the sunshine, the wind, and the very lavender-laden air of the southeastern French countryside.
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Second Chances: More Tales of Found Dogs
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Elise Lufkin, Diana Walker (Photographer), Jamie Lee Curtis (Foreword by)
