Zauberhafte Küche (German)

The cuisine of the ancient Romans also offers real taste experiences for modern palates. It is not for nothing that the oldest surviving cookbook from Roman antiquity, De re coquinaria (About the art of cooking), has long been an insider tip among gourmets.Edgar Comes has compiled the best of the ancient dishes and menus, which he has tested and perfected on many occasions, in his Roman cookbook: starters, very diverse main courses and side dishes as well as desserts. The author describes the Roman cuisine from its origin in archaic times to the diversity of a Marcus Gavius ​​Apicius and also the ingredients available at that time as well as the entire range of Roman herbs and spices. Finally, he gives tips and information on where ingredients and replicas of kitchen and ceramic equipment can be obtained.In 2009, the book won the World Cookbook Award in the “Best Italian Cuisine Book in Germany” category.German language128 pages21 x 20 cmHardcover

"Steampunk Soldiers - Uniformen und Waffen aus dem Dampfzeitalter" (Steampunk Soldiers - Uniforms and Weapons from the Age of Steam)Between 1887 and 1895, the British art student Miles Vandercroft traveled the world, making a point to sketch and draw the soldiers of the countries he visited. It was an age of dramatic technological advancements, and Vandercroft was fascinated by how the rise of steam technology at the beginning of the American Civil War had changed the art of warfare and the role of soldiers.This is a complete collection of Vandercroft's preserved drawings. The images are accompanied by Vandercroft's corresponding comments about the military units that crossed his way. It is a unique illustrated travel guide of the final era of radiant, colourful uniforms and at the same time an important historical study of the various steam-powered weapons and pieces of equipment that hd their golden age in the days right before the Great War. Hardcover, published by Zauberfeder Verlag, 158 pagesPlease note: this book is available in German only.

"It is the fate of men such as I to spend our days far from home in foreign lands. There is a word for it—our folk say we have gone It is the fate of men such as I to spend our days far from home in foreign lands. There is a word for it - our folk say we have one "Viking"The water itself is our road.The ship is our horse.We go Viking because we can!" - Ragnar LothbrokEver since 2013, the Canadian-Irish hit show Vikings involving the adventures of the Northman Ragnar Lothbrok has entertained millions of viewers. Its recipe for success is the skilfull combination of historical facts and fictional elements. With this official companion book of 160 pages, historian Justin Pollard sheds light on the real historical backgrounds and offers the reader a glimpse behind the scenes of the production. He discribes culture, religion, ship building, and navigation techniques used by the Northmen and explains about the fascination history of their raiding, trading, and exploring campaigns. On top of that, interviews with actors and the film crew show how an exciting tale became a dramatic screen adaption. Richly illustrated and boasting several pages featuring elaborate graphical designs as well as nearly 100 sketches and images, The World of Vikings is a must-have, not only for fans of the TV show, but also for those interested in history. Hardcover, published by Zauberfeder Verlag, 160 pages Please note: this book is available in German only