Journalists and analysts of the business of publishing have been saying for some time no one really knows just how large is the digital market. The reason for that is publishing data that’s reported is collected primarily from the Big Six publishers. And while data from digital retailers like Amazon and Kobo is analyzed, that data usually is in reference to actual dollar sales, rather than unit sales. Why these data aren’t even close to…
Five Rivers has some fabulous books coming to you this summer. We’re so excited we’re ready to shout. The first of our trio of fabulous books releases June 1, 2011, from well-known Five Rivers author, Nate Hendley. Crystal Death: North America’s Most Dangerous Drug, is a hard-hitting look at the most dangerous illegal drug in North America. A fact-based account featuring up to the minute interviews and life stories from users, dealers and doctors, with a…
Contest Rules Photo due: May 5, 2011Stonehouse Green Mussels 1 pound frozen green mussels¼ cup grated parmesan cheese2 seeded, finely minced jalapenosZest and juice of 1 lime½ cup margarine2 cloves garlic gratedSalt and pepper1 cup Chardonnay Arrange mussels in a large baking pan. Preheat oven to 400F. Make a compound butter of the remaining ingredients (except the wine). Place about 1 teaspoon of the compound butter in the cavity of each mussel. Pour chardonnay over…
Contest Rules Photo due: May 4, 2011Ginken (Or what happens when you cross a chicken with ginger.) 18 sheets phyllo pastryOlive oil6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts3” ginger root, peeled and sliced thinly2 cloves of garlic minced finely6 pineapple spears1 large orange, peeled and sliced into six pieces½ cup orange juice½ cup pineapple juice3 tablespoons cornstarch Preheat oven to 400F. Lay out a sheet of phyllo pastry, brush with olive oil, lay another sheet over this,…
Contest Rules Photo due: May 3, 2011When my daughter was in her early 20s and attending her first years of university, we spent many a lingering breakfast over the following recipe, a dish that came to be our favourite and resulted in long conversations about philosophy, the meaning of life and relationships and state of world affairs. Eggs Poached in Tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion minced1 clove garlic minced4 Roma tomatoes, chopped coarsely4…