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Chris Young

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Chris Young is a rare combination of inventor, entrepreneur and chef. He is the co-author of Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking and the co-founder of ChefSteps, a Seattle-based company that invents appliances and develops cooking methodologies befitting the postindustrial society.
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Seveneves
Neal Stephenson - 2015-05-19
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Experience a captivating story that explores humanity's tenacity and determination for survival. When a catastrophic event threatens Earth, nations come together to devise a plan for humanity's survival in outer space. But unanticipated dangers and complications put the mission at risk, leaving only a handful of survivors. Thousands of years later, humanity's descendants embark on a new journey to a transformed Earth. Neal Stephenson's Seveneves is a masterpiece of speculative fiction that combines science, philosophy, technology, psychology, and literature to offer a thrilling and thought-provoking vision of the future.
Chris Young
I found I actually enjoyed Seveneves a lot, but mostly because it was competence porn.      fuente
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Bras
Michel Bras - 2008-03-26
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Michel Bras, renowned chef and talented photographer, invites readers into his world of emotion and wonder through his innovative cuisine. His dishes are a reflection of his life and encourage simplicity, inviting readers to discover the joy of cooking. This book is not just a culinary portrait, but an invitation into Bras' world and a chance to experience the rare flavors he captures through his camera lens.
Chris Young
I remember looking and being like, I don’t know anybody anywhere doing food that looks like this.      fuente
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La cocina y los alimentos
The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
Harold McGee - 2004-11-23 (publicado por primera vez en 1984)
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La publicación por primera vez en castellano de La cocina y los alimentos, de Harold McGee, un clásico desde su publicación en 1984, es todo un acontecimiento. Se trata de una auténtica biblia para los amantes y profesionales de la gastronomía de todo el mundo. La cocina y los alimentos es un extraordinario compendio de información básica acerca de los ingredientes, las técnicas culinarias y los placeres del comer, que deleitará y fascinará a cualquiera que haya cocinado, saboreado la comida o disfrutado alguna vez de ella.
Chris Young
My career starts with On Food and Cooking in many ways. There wouldn’t be any of this modern cooking movement without this book, I don’t think.      fuente
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The Last Lion
Winston Spencer Churchill
William Manchester - 1984-04-01 (publicado por primera vez en 1983)
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This biography covers the first 58 years of Winston Spencer Churchill, the adventurer, soldier, aristocrat, and statesman whose courageous vision guided the destiny of Imperial Britain during troubled times. It explores the captivating story of a remarkable man who looms today as one of the greatest figures of the 20th century.
Chris Young
A great series of books.      fuente
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The Second Law
P. W. Atkins - 1984-01-01
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Discover how the second law of thermodynamics governs all natural change. Acclaimed chemist and science writer P. W. Atkins explores this simple principle of energy transformation, tracing its impact from steam engines to the nuclear age. Atkins presents vivid examples, ideas, and images to convey this important concept, without relying on mathematics.
Chris Young
A phenomenal, casual, infographic-laden read on how the world works from an energy perspective.      fuente