81 results for "The Truffle Tree" between $2.00 and $50.00

Description: Very good minus condition hardcover in a good plus condition dustjacket. One and a half inch chip to dustjacket at base of spine. Light edgewear and a couple of short closed tears to dustjacket. Slightly musty. Illustrated by the author. Synopsis: In France, truffles grow buried beneath the roots of giant oak trees, and only a very special animal, such as a truffle pig can find them. Monsieur Gerard vowed Suzette, a very little pig, would find truffles, or else be sold at the fair in...

Now in our 16th year, Sugar Plum Chocolates is a family-owned company of artisanal chocolatiers, offering fine chocolates and unique confections. We select only the worlds finest ingredients for our chocolates and confections and produce them made-to-order ensuring unparalleled freshness, quality and taste. Every item that leaves our factory is made with our dedication to excellence and packaged with the utmost attention to detail to ensure perfection in every bite.

In Trees, Truffles, and Beasts, Chris Maser, Andrew W. Claridge, and James M. Trappe make a compelling case that in order to develop sustainable ecosystem policies, we must first understand the complexity and interdependency of species and habitats. Comparing forests in the Pacific Northwestern United States and Southeastern mainland of Australia, the authors show how easily observable speciesâ"trees and mammalsâ"are part of an infrastructure that includes fungi, lichens, and organisms invisible...

Whether the world's best truffles are found in Piedmont or Périgord inspires impassioned debate, but the effects of dwindling supply and insatiable demand for the elusive, ultimate mushroom are unquestionable: prices through the roof, intrigue and deception, and ever more intensive efforts to cultivate. Here in the most comprehensive practical treatment of the gastronomic treasure to date, the art and science of the high-stakes pursuit come together. The authors describe the commercial species in...

The world’s finest craftsmanship goes into our breathtaking holiday gift boxes — the world’s best chocolates come out. Our seasonal bounty of unique Christmas designs offers something for everyone on your gift list. Choose from smiling Santas, singing angels, holiday flora and more. Our smaller seasonal boxes also make glorious guest favors—perfect for your holiday parties. All our holiday boxes can be filled with our signature Champagne Truffles or Assorted Truffles.

These decks feature full-color illustrations created exclusively for this special series, with a different picture on every card face.

The Chocolate Gecko offers all natural, award winning gourmet handmade confections. Our Belgian chocolate is fair trade, and of the highest quality. We are a small shop with the taste for only the best! The Gecko has won numerous awards for the Best Chocolate in the Capital and Hudson Valley Region of New York State.

The world’s finest craftsmanship goes into our breathtaking holiday gift boxes — the world’s best chocolates come out. Our seasonal bounty of unique Christmas designs offers something for everyone on your gift list. Choose from smiling Santas, singing angels, holiday flora and more. Our smaller seasonal boxes also make glorious guest favors—perfect for your holiday parties. All our holiday boxes can be filled with our signature Champagne Truffles or Assorted Truffles.

A deft mystery, combining humor, an atmospheric setting in rural Provence and murder. Magnan evokes the folkways and traditions of Banon, a heretofore quiet village devoted to truffles. Originally published in French in 1978. (FRN671, $13.95)

With the ocean her home, an ochre sea star hunts for her morning meal. She folds over her rays and grips the rocky shore with sticky feet as she feasts on shellfish. When she takes too long, the tide flows back without her and Sea Star becomes easy prey. But she is built to survive and eventually makes her way back to the sea, although with one less ray than before. This inspiring story informs young children about the important role of a small but fascinating sea creature.

Julie is a happy little girl who lives in Paris, but she wishes she could walk in a country garden. Julie is pleased when her mother decides to take her to visit the most wonderful garden in the world, owned by a great friend of the family. They arrive at their destination, and for this little girl it is like walking in a dreamy world where twisting plants grow as tall as trees. When Julie's dog runs away, she asks the gardener to help find her pet, and soon she and the gardener are friends. But...

Bruno Munari was born in Milan in 1907. He exhibited with the second generation of Italian Futurists early in his career and was a cofounder of the Concrete Art movement. Throughout his life he worked as a graphic and product designer, and devoted progressively more energy to products for children. Numerous awards, including the Andersen prize for Best Children's Author, the Lego prize, the Japan Design Foundation prize, recognize his contributions to a myriad of cultural fields. Munari died in Milan...

* Unique thematic treatment with extensive use of key words and cross-referencing. * Over 70 alphabetically organized bite-sized entries in every title. * Attractive slimline format. * 100 color illustrations. * Summaries of key facts and dates in easy-reference tables. * Exclusive buyer's guide or list of useful addresses to find out more.

Poetry. "Perlman's forest of 'consciousness conscious' begins at the edge of the 20th century wasteland and leads us into a wilderness where history moves vertically, straight or fractured, leafy or bare, toward an ever-impossible sky. Take a walk with him in this 'palindrome of pilgrimage utter coincidence found and lost' - he's our new Thoreau/Beston/Muir and he's going to teach us how 'to get out of the world alive'" -Craig Watson.

Brand from Philosophy. The Supernatural Windows To The Soul Eye Shadow Palette - Box of Truffles: 4x Eye Shadow (# Latte , # Mocha , # Cocoa , # Chocolate) Pack Size - 5.4g/0.19oz