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Debate continúa con su misión de dar a conocera esta figura legendaria de la literatura gastronómica. «A lo largo de mi carrera me han inspirado muchas cocineras, y Elizabeth David está en lo más alto del podio». Jamie Oliver «Con esta selección (no pretende ser más que eso) de platos mediterráneos,confío en dar una idea de la deliciosa cocina de esas regiones a quienes aúnno las conocen y remover los recuerdos de aquellos que alguna vez han comido estos alimentos en sus costas natales, y que a veces desearían incorporar un sabor de aquellas tierras bendecidas por el sol, el mar y los olivos». Publicado originalmente en 1950, este maravilloso libro es una nueva muestra del buen gusto de Elizabeth David, pero también de su carácter intrépido, ya que presentan una exquisita y variada selección de platos que descubrió y aprendió a elaborar durante el tiempo que pasó viviendo en Francia, Italia, las islas griegas y Egipto. Deliciosas recetas de pasta italiana, ensaladas aromáticas provenientes de Turquía y Grecia o marisco español se dan cita en un volumen que celebra la calidad, la simplicidad y la variedad de la dieta mediterránea. La crítica ha dicho: «Elizabeth David escribía como cocinaba: con sencillez, pureza, color, autoridad y respeto por la tradición». Julian Barnes «Cada vez que releo uno de los libros de Elizabeth David, descubro detalles que me inspiran de nuevo. Sus palabras llegan a todos mis sentidos. La vidaen torno a la mesa, el entorno, la conversación -no sólo la comida- forman parte de su estética inimitable». Alice Waters «Transmite pasión por el calor del sol, las gentes del Mediterráneo y el placer de la comida... es, simplemente, una historia de amor». The Daily Telegraph

Cocina de verano es un clásico imprescindible de literatura gastronómica. «Si aún no tienes el placer de conocerla, estás a punto de descubrir un mundo nuevo y tu comida nunca volverá a ser la misma». Julia Child «Muchas mujeres cocineras me han inspirado a lo largo de mi carrera y Elizabeth David está en lo más alto del podio». Jamie Oliver Ya sean unos gnocchi allagenovese —«una excusa para comer pesto»—, un lenguado au vert o un delicioso helado de grosella, para Elizabeth David «verano» es sinónimo de alimentos frescos y de temporada; de recetas sabrosas y ligeras al paladar; de cocina auténtica, preparada sin prisas y con amor al prójimo, que traslade los sabores del huerto, el campo y el mar hasta la cocina y la mesa del comedor. Así, Cocina de verano, un exquisito recetario escrito en 1955, es un compañero indispensable para celebrar los meses más cálidos del año. En sus páginas encontraremos platos de todos los rincones del mundo, así como capítulos sobre hierbas aromáticas, mermeladas y conservas y sobre cómo preparar un picnic de mantel o un almuerzo improvisado durante los días de vacaciones. El resultado es un libro de cocina total: desde el placer que proporcionan las recetas hasta su magistral prosa, que define de un modo hermoso y sensual la vital relación entre comida y cultura. La crítica ha dicho: «Una lectura deslumbrante, apasionante y excitante, por no hablar de su excelente cocina. Un libro decisivo». The Times «Para Elizabeth David, la cocina de verano implica un sentido de la inmediatez, la capacidad de capturar la esencia de un momento fugaz y sus platos llevan el sabor del jardín, el campo y el mar al comedor». Taste «Las indicaciones claras y sencillas de Elizabeth David para disfrutar de la buena comida nunca han sido superadas». Daily Mail «La escritora gastronómica más inspiradora de Inglaterra». TheIndependent «Cuando lees a Elizabeth David, te pones a tono. Hay una percepción y evocación de sabores, colores, olores y lugares que iluminan cada página». The Guardian «No solo modificó nuestra forma de cocinar, sino que es una delicia leerla». Express on Sunday «Por encima de todo, con los libros de Elizabeth David te dan ganas de cocinar». Terence Conran, Observer «Uncompleto novato en la cocina podría elaborar algo delicioso siguiendo al pie de la letra una de sus recetas». Paul Bailey, The Daily Telegraph

Written by an expert team, the Dictionary of Corruption is a comprehensive resource for students, academics, practitioners and professionals. It establishes a common interpretation of the language and terminology in the field of corruption and anti-corruption studies. From bribery to Watergate, amakudari to zero tolerance and from anti-corruption agencies to whistleblowing, the Dictionary provides explanations of over 300 key terms, events and case studies.

Corruption takes many different forms and the systems that enable it are complex and challenging. To best understand corruption, one needs to examine how it operates in practice. Understanding Corruption tells the story of how corruption happens in the real world, illustrated through detailed case studies of the many different types of corruption that span the globe. Each case study follows a tried and tested analytical approach that provides key insights into the workings of corruption and the measures best used to tackle it. The case studies examined include examples of corporate bribery, political corruption, facilitation payments, cronyism, state capture, kleptocracy, asset recovery, offshore secrecy, reputation laundering and unexplained wealth, and actors include businesses, governments, politicians, governing bodies and public servants.

A posthumous collection of recipes and articles—recommended by her friends and fans—from “the best food writer of her time” (Jane Grigson, The Times Literary Supplement). Before Elizabeth David died in 1992, she and her editor, Jill Norman, had begun work on a volume of “The Best of,” but then her health deteriorated and the project was shelved. The idea was revived in 1996, when chefs and writers and Elizabeth's many friends were invited to select their favorite articles and recipes. The names of the contributors—who number among some of our finest food writers, such as Simon Hopkinson, Alice Waters, Sally Clarke, Richard Olney, Paul Levy, and Anne Willan—appear after the pieces they had chosen along with their notes. The writings and recipes which make up South Wind Through the Kitchen are drawn from all of Elizabeth David's books, namely A Book of Mediterranean Food; French Country Cooking; Italian Food; Summer Cooking; French Provincial Cooking; Spices, Salt and Aromatics in the English Kitchen; English Bread and Yeast Cookery; An Omelette and a Glass of Wine; and Harvest of the Cold Months. There are over 200 recipes organized around courses and ingredients such as eggs and cheese, fish and shellfish, meat, poultry and game, vegetables, pasta, pulses and grains, sauces, sweet dishes and cakes, preserves, and bread, all interspersed with extracts and articles making it a delightful compendium to dip into as well as cook from. “The doyenne of food writers... a touching eulogy compiled by those who loved her... While it contains recipes from France, the Mediterranean, and the Levant, the book is really a collection of Mrs. David's memories of those places.” —The Dabbler

A classic collection of articles, book reviews, and travel essays from “the best food writer of her time” (Jane Grigson, The Times Literary Supplement). An Omelette and a Glass of Wine offers sixty-two articles originally written by Elizabeth David between 1955 and 1984 for numerous publications including the Spectator, Gourmet magazine, Vogue, and the Sunday Times. This revered classic volume contains delightful explorations of food and cooking, among which are the collection's namesake essay and other such gems as “Syllabubs and Fruit Fools,” “Sweet Vegetables, Soft Wines,” “Pleasing Cheeses,” and “Whisky in the Kitchen.” Elizabeth David's subjects range from the story of how her own cooking writing began to accounts of restaurants in provincial France, of white truffles in Piedmont, wild risottos on the islands of the Venetian lagoon, and odd happenings during rain-drenched seaside holidays in the British Isles. Here we can share her appreciation of books, people who influenced her, places she loved, and the delicious meals she enjoyed. Casually interspersed with charming black-and-white illustrations and some photographs, An Omelette and a Glass of Wine is sure to appeal to the ‘Elizabeth David'book collector and readers coming to know Ms. David for the first time, who will marvel at her wisdom and grace. “Savor her book in a comfortable chair, with a glass of sherry.” —Bon Appétit “Elizabeth David has the intelligence, subtlety, sensuality, courage and creative force of the true artist.” —Wine and Food

“The most incredibly sophisticated compendium of all that is good in British cooking” by the renowned author of An Omelette and a Glass of Wine (Jeremy Lee, The Guardian). Elizabeth David presents a collection of English recipes using spices, salt, and aromatics. The book includes dishes such as briskets and spiced beef, smoked fish, cured pork and sweet fruit pickles. An emphasis is placed on the influence of India, the Middle East, and the Far East on the English kitchen. “David is in her element; the prose sings, and the song is paean to the exotica that she craved. Even her treatment of a subject ordinarily as prosaic as measurements feels fresh forty years later.... She demolishes the canard that traditional British food is limited and bland.” —British Food in America “[David] demonstrates the varied and diverse nature of English cooking, identifying its many influences over the centuries resulting from trade with other nations. In fact the book is less a selection of recipes than an historical journey through countries that have influenced the English addiction to spices.... This is an exceptional, well-researched book. An informative and enjoyable read which at the same time doubles as a useful reference tool.” —The Caterer “A lovely variety of well-flavored dishes from many countries.” —The Art of Eating

First published in 1962, Elizabeth David's culinary odyssey through provincial France forever changed the way we think about food. With elegant simplicity, David explores the authentic flavors and textures of time-honored cuisines from such provinces as Alsace, Provence, Brittany, and the Savoie. Full of cooking ideas and recipes, French Provincial Cooking is a scholarly yet straightforward celebration of the traditions of French regional cooking.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Elizabeth David's Italian Food was one of the first books to demonstrate the enormous range of Italy's regional cooking. For the foods of Italy, explained David, expanded far beyond minestrone and ravioli, to the complex traditions of Tuscany, Sicily, Lombardy, Umbria, and many other regions. David imparts her knowledge from her many years in Italy, exploring, researching, tasting and testing dishes. Her passion for real food, luscious, hearty, fresh, and totally authentic, will inspire anyone who wishes to recreate the abundant and highly unique regional dishes of Italy.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.